Since you can’t throw an award show these days without giving something to Taylor Swift, it’s no surprise that she would win both her nominations in the Annual Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards last Saturday night. Taylor couldn’t be there in person because of a sold out show in Detroit, so she gave her thanks for Favorite Female Singer and Favorite Song for “You Belong With Me” from the concert stage rather than the award show stage. And, of course, what happens at a concert – goes directly on the internet.
From the file: Tim McGraw/movie star; it looks like Tim’s next role will have him starring with Dwight Yoakam in an upcoming indie flick, Dirty Girl. The movie is set in 1987 and tells the story of Danielle, an Oklahoma high school student with a promiscuous reputation. She leaves home with a boy who is trying to avoid military school, and the two have a road trip adventure in search of the father she never knew. No word on which roles Tim or Dwight are playing. Milla Jovovich, William H. Macy, Mary Steenburgen, Juno Temple, and Jeremy Dozier co-star. It should be released in 2011.
And finally, your next DVR settings. Alan Jackson will be in New York tomorrow for two major television appearances as his 18th album, Freight Train, hits the streets. He’ll begin the day on NBC's Today Show and end the day on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Is It Getting Hot in Here?
Hot bachelors and beautiful people! What more do you need on a slow Thursday?
A couple of months ago, the links were posted so we could vote for Country Weekly’s Hottest Bachelor. The results are in. Exercise caution as you scroll down. If you can’t take the heat … stay out of the kitchen!
10. Chuck Wicks- Rumba anyone?
9. Chris Cagle – Chicks dig him!
8. Bucky Covington - It's good to be sexy!
7. Jimmy Wayne - Ladies love him this much!
6. Kenny Chesney - No shirt. No Problem.
5. Blake Shelton - Southwestern Playboy!
4. Dwight Yoakam - It's a crazy little thing called love!
3. Keith Anderson - XXL solo!
2. Gary Allan - The One for the ladies!
1. Chris Young - All you can think about is gettin' him home!
People Magazine has also released its list of the 100 Most Beautiful People. Taylor Swift, Julianne Hough, and Carrie Underwood show up on the list to represent country music.
News From Around The Country
Rodney Atkins surprised a couple near Milwaukee, Wisconsin yesterday as part of Good Morning America’s At Your House promotion. Rodney performed his current hit “It’s America,” live for the neighborhood and millions of GMA viewers. It seems like he just left for overseas, but Toby Keith has now finished his 7th USO trip. According to the military publication, Systems, Toby spent five days performing for troops in Afghanistan and it was the first time he got to take his band with him. During the day, he went to the front lines, and then he played nightly shows with his band. Regarding his shows for military personnel, Toby says, “It's a break from the monotony in their life. They're under fire and tremendous workloads trying to accomplish their goals, so when we show up, it changes that for a little while. We try to put smiles on their faces." Gretchen Wilson will travel to Capitol Hill to hand deliver nearly ten-thousand letters from volunteers across the nation to both Tennessee congressmen and senators urging them to increase funding for adult education programs. And finally, look for Dolly Parton on The View tomorrow.
A couple of months ago, the links were posted so we could vote for Country Weekly’s Hottest Bachelor. The results are in. Exercise caution as you scroll down. If you can’t take the heat … stay out of the kitchen!
10. Chuck Wicks- Rumba anyone?
9. Chris Cagle – Chicks dig him!
8. Bucky Covington - It's good to be sexy!
7. Jimmy Wayne - Ladies love him this much!
6. Kenny Chesney - No shirt. No Problem.
5. Blake Shelton - Southwestern Playboy!
4. Dwight Yoakam - It's a crazy little thing called love!3. Keith Anderson - XXL solo!
2. Gary Allan - The One for the ladies!
1. Chris Young - All you can think about is gettin' him home!People Magazine has also released its list of the 100 Most Beautiful People. Taylor Swift, Julianne Hough, and Carrie Underwood show up on the list to represent country music.
News From Around The Country
Rodney Atkins surprised a couple near Milwaukee, Wisconsin yesterday as part of Good Morning America’s At Your House promotion. Rodney performed his current hit “It’s America,” live for the neighborhood and millions of GMA viewers. It seems like he just left for overseas, but Toby Keith has now finished his 7th USO trip. According to the military publication, Systems, Toby spent five days performing for troops in Afghanistan and it was the first time he got to take his band with him. During the day, he went to the front lines, and then he played nightly shows with his band. Regarding his shows for military personnel, Toby says, “It's a break from the monotony in their life. They're under fire and tremendous workloads trying to accomplish their goals, so when we show up, it changes that for a little while. We try to put smiles on their faces." Gretchen Wilson will travel to Capitol Hill to hand deliver nearly ten-thousand letters from volunteers across the nation to both Tennessee congressmen and senators urging them to increase funding for adult education programs. And finally, look for Dolly Parton on The View tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Happy Hour Goes Dark
At the end of this afternoon’s show, Dana Hanson is leaving The Country Station to pursue other options. Sean will be taking the mic from 3 – 7 pm, and weekender John Thompson moves into the weeknight shift.
Dana came to The Country Station as a fan 7 years ago to fulfill a girlhood dream of being on the radio. In her generation, women were not widely accepted on the airwaves. She started late at night on the weekends, and eagerly absorbed all there was to learn about radio from her more experienced co-workers. Soon she was offered a full time morning show on sister station, KKVS. That experience proved to be a fertile initiation into the world of 21st Century radio. When the opportunity presented itself, Dana was transferred back to her first love, the country format. Dubbed The Happy
Hour for her bubbly personality, Dana made the afternoon show her own through down-home humor and a neighborly demeanor. Often called The Red-headed Hurricane because of her brassy and whirling personality, Dana commanded respect from her younger peers, who in turn revered her tutelage and bestowed the nickname, Mama Dana. She will be missed by all of her chil’ren. The word just doesn’t sound the same without the Texas accent.
In other news from Around The Country….
Trace Adkins is going on a USO trip. No specific details will be known until he gets back and is free to tell all, but this is not his first trip overseas. His first USO trip was in 2002, he performed for the USO World Gala in Washington, D.C., and in 2007 he was given the USO Merit Award for his continual dedication to supporting troops. Trace said, "This is such an honor for me to be able to visit with our military and tell them how much we truly appreciate all the sacrifices they make for our country and our freedom.”
Dwight Yoakam and Kris Kristofferson are currently filming a new movie together in Canada. The Last Rights of Ransom Pride is described as a unique and non-traditional western that takes place in 1910 with all the western elements. Dwight plays a killer in the movie while Kris plays an outlaw. No timeline for the movie has been set yet, but Dwight and Kris have other projects set to be released soon. Four Christmases starring Dwight, Tim McGraw, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn hits theatres November 26th. And Blue Powder starring Kris, Jessica Biel, Patrick Swayze and Lisa Kudrow will be released New Year’s Eve.
Joe Nichols will be inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame. He was born in Rogers, Arkansas and is among eight Arkansas entertainers slated to receive the honor on November 15th.
LeAnn Rimes and her husband Dean Sheremet renewed their wedding vows last Friday in Napa Valley, CA. You may remember that LeAnn was 19 and Dean was 20 when they wed. Their actual seven year anniversary isn’t until February, but the couple decided to celebrate early to take advantage of the warm weather and LeAnn’s birthday. Next on the couple’s list are children. They just moved into their new house and say they are ready for little ones. And, good friend and former neighbor Keith Urban seems to be nudging them along as well. LeAnn says, “He’s encouraging us to start gettin’ on it.”
Dana came to The Country Station as a fan 7 years ago to fulfill a girlhood dream of being on the radio. In her generation, women were not widely accepted on the airwaves. She started late at night on the weekends, and eagerly absorbed all there was to learn about radio from her more experienced co-workers. Soon she was offered a full time morning show on sister station, KKVS. That experience proved to be a fertile initiation into the world of 21st Century radio. When the opportunity presented itself, Dana was transferred back to her first love, the country format. Dubbed The Happy
Hour for her bubbly personality, Dana made the afternoon show her own through down-home humor and a neighborly demeanor. Often called The Red-headed Hurricane because of her brassy and whirling personality, Dana commanded respect from her younger peers, who in turn revered her tutelage and bestowed the nickname, Mama Dana. She will be missed by all of her chil’ren. The word just doesn’t sound the same without the Texas accent.In other news from Around The Country….
Trace Adkins is going on a USO trip. No specific details will be known until he gets back and is free to tell all, but this is not his first trip overseas. His first USO trip was in 2002, he performed for the USO World Gala in Washington, D.C., and in 2007 he was given the USO Merit Award for his continual dedication to supporting troops. Trace said, "This is such an honor for me to be able to visit with our military and tell them how much we truly appreciate all the sacrifices they make for our country and our freedom.”Dwight Yoakam and Kris Kristofferson are currently filming a new movie together in Canada. The Last Rights of Ransom Pride is described as a unique and non-traditional western that takes place in 1910 with all the western elements. Dwight plays a killer in the movie while Kris plays an outlaw. No timeline for the movie has been set yet, but Dwight and Kris have other projects set to be released soon. Four Christmases starring Dwight, Tim McGraw, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn hits theatres November 26th. And Blue Powder starring Kris, Jessica Biel, Patrick Swayze and Lisa Kudrow will be released New Year’s Eve.
Joe Nichols will be inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame. He was born in Rogers, Arkansas and is among eight Arkansas entertainers slated to receive the honor on November 15th.
LeAnn Rimes and her husband Dean Sheremet renewed their wedding vows last Friday in Napa Valley, CA. You may remember that LeAnn was 19 and Dean was 20 when they wed. Their actual seven year anniversary isn’t until February, but the couple decided to celebrate early to take advantage of the warm weather and LeAnn’s birthday. Next on the couple’s list are children. They just moved into their new house and say they are ready for little ones. And, good friend and former neighbor Keith Urban seems to be nudging them along as well. LeAnn says, “He’s encouraging us to start gettin’ on it.”
Monday, August 4, 2008
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The old saying that people resemble their dogs couldn’t be truer than with this adorable picture of Chris Cagle with his dogs Capone and Homie, found in the latest issue of Country Weekly Magazine. If that doesn’t lighten your Monday, how about some blurbs from the weekend news:Ice skater Tonya Harding, notorious for her role in an attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan in 1994, is apparently taking a whack at country music.
Harding was reportedly seen in Nashville last week recording a country song at Gene Breeden Studios.
Clay Walker and his wife Jessica are expecting a boy next month. Clay has two daughters from a previous marriage.
Dwight Yoakam received a gold certification for The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam. The plaque was presented at a Los Angeles concert stop, where Councilman Dennis Zine declared July 27th Dwight Yoakam Day in the City of Los Angeles.
Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw are among the group of celebrities who have supplied guitar strings to create RelixBand bracelets for the Wear Your Music project. Proceeds from the sales of the bracelets will benefit the celebrity’s charity of choice.
Get well wishes to a couple of country music’s legends. Hank Cochran is recovering well after undergoing surgery to remove cancerous tumors in his pancreas and lymph node. Hank’s representatives report that his doctors are confident all of the cancer was successfully removed and they have hopes of releasing him from the hospital very soon. He will celebrate his 73rd birthday on Saturday. Little Jimmy Dickens should be returning to the Opry soon. His recent absence has been attributed to health concerns as he receives care at the Mayo Clinic. Spokespeople report that the 88-year old looks forward to returning to the Opry stage.
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