CMT has announced that LeAnn Rimes, Ricky Shroeder, and Laura Bell Bundy will star in two upcoming original films slated for this summer. Ricky Shroeder and Laura Bell Bundy will star in To The Mat, which tells the story of a laid-back ex-wrestler (Schroder) who’s trying to keep his family’s down-and-out southern wrestling school above water. When his mother hires an uptight Wall Street consultant from New York (Bell Bundy) to help get the books in order, these two opposites must find a way to get along and save the family business. The film is currently in production and set to premiere in August. Reel Love stars LeAnn as a successful, big city girl who returns to her small town roots after a family emergency. Her character then embarks on a soulful, comedic journey to reconnect with family and friends and find meaningful romance along the way. Filming will begin in late April with a premiere set for September.
Loretta Lynn has had to postpone a few shows on her current tour to make way for a much-needed knee surgery to correct some pain she’s been feeling while on stage. She did take time to sit down with Philly.com and talk about her music saying that it’s changed quite a bit since her younger years, but says fans will have to either “accept it or forget it.” She also says she’s working on several new projects and plans to work with rocker Jack White again soon. Loretta is scheduled to perform at the Inn of the Mountain Gods on May 12th.
And finally, don’t forget that Trace Adkins’ latest film The Lincoln Lawyer hits theatres on Friday. He’s had parts in several sitcoms, T-V movies as well as three big screen films, but Lincoln Lawyer is by far the biggest film he’s earned a role in. He says one way he could tell this film was a bigger deal than ones he’d worked on in the past was by the amount of yelling on the set. Trace said, “A lot more producers on this movie. There were like five or six producers on this movie and they were always yelling at the director at the same time usually. I guess the more dollars at stake, the more yelling there is.” Trace stars alongside Matthew McConaughey who plays a lawyer that’s on retainer with Trace’s biker gang.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Old School Is New Again
It was a big night last night as country music returned to the Grand Ole Opry and Blake Shelton was asked to become a member. After Blake and Trace Adkins performed “Hillbilly Bone,” Trace then took the microphone and teased Blake about his tweets. He then said, “The Grand Ole Opry has decided they’re going to tweet you.” An image then popped up on a screen that said “Blake, you’re invited to join the Grand Ole Opry.” Trace then turned to Blake and said, “I’m officially here and have the authority to ask you to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.” Blake accepted the invitation and gave Trace a big hug. Blake’s fiancé, Miranda Lambert, was in the audience smiling ear to ear with the news. As for the upgrades made during the post-flood renovations, the Grand Ole Opry now has 3 new HD projection screens are stage, 18 newly themed dressing rooms including Friends & Neighbors (dedicated to celebrity guests of the Opry), Into the Circle (showcasing quotes from artists on their debut nights), and The Roy (in honor of Roy Acuff). The only original part that remains of the backstage is the Post Office. The names are in alphabetical order except for Little Jimmy Dickens. His box should be on the top row according to his last name, but in order to reach his box it’s been moved to the middle row.
Family and friends gathered recently at at Loretta Lynn’s museum in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee Friday to celebrate 50 years of making music. It was that long ago that Loretta wrote her breakthrough hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” It’s a rarely mentioned factoid that she had to take out six verses before she recorded it. At the time, she had no idea the impact the song would have on her career. Loretta said, “I just thought it was another song of people talking about their life ya know. I didn’t think about it ever being anything. But it was a smash and I’m real proud. I’m proud to be a coal miner’s daughter, I am.”
Joe Bonsall from The Oak Ridge Boys has released his eighth published book, From My Perspective, which is a collection of commentaries and stories about life, music, faith, and America, all told in Joe’s perspective. Look for it at your favorite book retailer.
Martina McBride’s latest online video gives you a view of Martina’s experience at a Naval Air Station before a recent concert. Check out Martina and her entourage watching a flight demonstration, and experiencing what it feels like to sit in the pilot seat of an aircraft. At the end of the day, Martina was presented with a plaque which featured two command jets.
Family and friends gathered recently at at Loretta Lynn’s museum in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee Friday to celebrate 50 years of making music. It was that long ago that Loretta wrote her breakthrough hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” It’s a rarely mentioned factoid that she had to take out six verses before she recorded it. At the time, she had no idea the impact the song would have on her career. Loretta said, “I just thought it was another song of people talking about their life ya know. I didn’t think about it ever being anything. But it was a smash and I’m real proud. I’m proud to be a coal miner’s daughter, I am.”
Joe Bonsall from The Oak Ridge Boys has released his eighth published book, From My Perspective, which is a collection of commentaries and stories about life, music, faith, and America, all told in Joe’s perspective. Look for it at your favorite book retailer.
Martina McBride’s latest online video gives you a view of Martina’s experience at a Naval Air Station before a recent concert. Check out Martina and her entourage watching a flight demonstration, and experiencing what it feels like to sit in the pilot seat of an aircraft. At the end of the day, Martina was presented with a plaque which featured two command jets.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The World of Country on Wednesday
The track listing has been released for the upcoming album, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute To Loretta Lynn. Some of the match-ups are pretty appropriate; others will be very interesting to hear when the album is released on November 9th to celebrate Loretta’s 50 years of making music. The tracks include:
“Don’t Come Home A Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)” — Gretchen Wilson
“I’m A Honky Tonk Girl” — Lee Ann Womack
“Rated X” — The White Stripes
“You’re Lookin’ At Country” — Carrie Underwood
“Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” — Alan Jackson and Martina McBride
“You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” — Paramore
“Love Is The Foundation” — Faith Hill
“After The Fire Is Gone” — Steve Earle and Allison Moorer
“If You’re Not Gone Too Long” — Reba
“I Know How” — Kid Rock
“Somebody Somewhere (Don’t Know What He’s Missin’ Tonight)” — Lucinda Williams
“Coal Miner’s Daughter” — Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert
News From Around The Country
NRACountry, a division of The National Rifle Association, has partnered with Luke Bryan for his 4-date 2010 Farm Tour across Georgia. Luke is proud to have the sponsorship because of all the work that the organization does for kids in his home state. … Taylor Swift’s upcoming album Speak Now will be available in an exclusive store-specific deluxe version. The alternate album will include three bonus tracks, three remixes, and a 30-minute DVD. The cover of the album is even different – instead of the purple dress, she is wearing a dress in the retailer’s signature color of red. …. LeAnn Rimes graces the cover of the latest issue of Shape magazine. This is her third time as the face of the magazine. … And finally, if you want an exclusive sneak-peek at another track from Kenny Chesney’s upcoming album, Hemingway’s Whiskey, you can click here to hear “You and Tequila” and see his interview with Grace Potter.
“Don’t Come Home A Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)” — Gretchen Wilson
“I’m A Honky Tonk Girl” — Lee Ann Womack
“Rated X” — The White Stripes
“You’re Lookin’ At Country” — Carrie Underwood
“Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” — Alan Jackson and Martina McBride
“You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” — Paramore
“Love Is The Foundation” — Faith Hill
“After The Fire Is Gone” — Steve Earle and Allison Moorer
“If You’re Not Gone Too Long” — Reba
“I Know How” — Kid Rock
“Somebody Somewhere (Don’t Know What He’s Missin’ Tonight)” — Lucinda Williams
“Coal Miner’s Daughter” — Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert
News From Around The Country
NRACountry, a division of The National Rifle Association, has partnered with Luke Bryan for his 4-date 2010 Farm Tour across Georgia. Luke is proud to have the sponsorship because of all the work that the organization does for kids in his home state. … Taylor Swift’s upcoming album Speak Now will be available in an exclusive store-specific deluxe version. The alternate album will include three bonus tracks, three remixes, and a 30-minute DVD. The cover of the album is even different – instead of the purple dress, she is wearing a dress in the retailer’s signature color of red. …. LeAnn Rimes graces the cover of the latest issue of Shape magazine. This is her third time as the face of the magazine. … And finally, if you want an exclusive sneak-peek at another track from Kenny Chesney’s upcoming album, Hemingway’s Whiskey, you can click here to hear “You and Tequila” and see his interview with Grace Potter.
Friday, September 3, 2010
A Laborious Weekend Ahead
The latest series of greeting cards written and inspired by Taylor Swift are available at exclusively at Target from now through early November. The 18 new designs to celebrate birthdays and friendship have her identifiable butterfly icon on the back to continue the sequencing. Previous cards in the series have been sold at retail stores in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the U.K. By fall 2010, the products will be available in Australia, New Zealand and U.S. military bases worldwide.
Loretta Lynn has revealed the artists who she personally chose to participate in an upcoming tribute album. The project will include Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Allison Moorer, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lucinda Williams, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Paramore, and the White Stripes performing Loretta’s hits with the producer and musicians of their own choosing. The album will be released November 9th.
Jaron and the Long Road to Love identified his co-star in the upcoming music video for his single, “That’s Beautiful to Me.” MTV The Hills star, Kristin Cavallari, will play Jaron’s love interest in the video, which was filmed in Los Angeles this past week. Jaron says, “She couldn't be more perfect for it. Sweet, kind, beautiful but doesn't flaunt it kind of way, adorable and all other goodness. It's gonna be awesome!”
And finally, for Labor Day Weekend, here’s the story behind Gretchen Wilson’s hit, “Work Hard, Play Harder.” Gretchen Wilson co-wrote the song with one of her closest friends in the industry - John Rich. The two wrote the song at her house and also at one of John’s bars in Nashville. The lyrics were inspired by a random foot tapping and John’s acoustic guitar. They started bouncing around song ideas back and forth, but were stuck on writing a song describing the feeling of being proud to work hard and earned something. Gretchen had her Grandfather in mind who was a veteran of World War II. The song can be found on Gretchen’s album, I Got Your Country Right Here.
Loretta Lynn has revealed the artists who she personally chose to participate in an upcoming tribute album. The project will include Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Allison Moorer, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lucinda Williams, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Paramore, and the White Stripes performing Loretta’s hits with the producer and musicians of their own choosing. The album will be released November 9th.
Jaron and the Long Road to Love identified his co-star in the upcoming music video for his single, “That’s Beautiful to Me.” MTV The Hills star, Kristin Cavallari, will play Jaron’s love interest in the video, which was filmed in Los Angeles this past week. Jaron says, “She couldn't be more perfect for it. Sweet, kind, beautiful but doesn't flaunt it kind of way, adorable and all other goodness. It's gonna be awesome!”
And finally, for Labor Day Weekend, here’s the story behind Gretchen Wilson’s hit, “Work Hard, Play Harder.” Gretchen Wilson co-wrote the song with one of her closest friends in the industry - John Rich. The two wrote the song at her house and also at one of John’s bars in Nashville. The lyrics were inspired by a random foot tapping and John’s acoustic guitar. They started bouncing around song ideas back and forth, but were stuck on writing a song describing the feeling of being proud to work hard and earned something. Gretchen had her Grandfather in mind who was a veteran of World War II. The song can be found on Gretchen’s album, I Got Your Country Right Here.
Friday, August 13, 2010
The Future and Past of Country Music
The stars are aligning for Zac Brown Band to take over Brooks & Dunn’s reign in the future. The groups fourth single “Free,” off their debut album, has reached the number one spot on the Billboard Country Songs Chart this week. The only other group to release four number one hits off a debut album was Brooks & Dunn back in 1991! The Zac Brown Band’s highly anticipated sophomore album, You Get What You Give, will be released September 21st.
To honor past legends of country music, Loretta Lynn is next in line to be the subject of a tribute album. Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn is scheduled to be released on November 9th. The names of the contributing artists so far have been kept secret. The album will follow the 50th anniversary of Loretta’s first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage. In October, The Recording Academy will host a Grammy Salute in Nashville where Loretta will receive The Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award for her contributions to country music.
Last weekend, Craig Morgan held his annual hometown Charity Ride event and raised over $35,000. Four-hundred fans participated to raise money for Billy’s Place – a place being built in the future for children who are in transition through foster care. The two-day event featured a motocross exhibition with guest professional riders Cowboy Kenny Bartrum, Kevin Windham, Fred Andrews, Barry Hawk and others, as well as musical friends Montgomery Gentry and Aaron Tippin.
And finally, yesterday we talked about Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, welcoming their second son, Tatum Christopher. Today we find out where his name comes from. His middle name pays respect to Luke’s brother, Chris, who passed away in a car accident, and the boy’s first name was borrowed from a long time friend of the family. This is how Luke tells it, “My mother said his name around the supper table out at the ACM’s, and me and Caroline kinda looked at each other, and it kinda stuck, so there you go.” Tatum joins big brother Thomas Boyer "Bo" Bryan.
To honor past legends of country music, Loretta Lynn is next in line to be the subject of a tribute album. Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn is scheduled to be released on November 9th. The names of the contributing artists so far have been kept secret. The album will follow the 50th anniversary of Loretta’s first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage. In October, The Recording Academy will host a Grammy Salute in Nashville where Loretta will receive The Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award for her contributions to country music.
Last weekend, Craig Morgan held his annual hometown Charity Ride event and raised over $35,000. Four-hundred fans participated to raise money for Billy’s Place – a place being built in the future for children who are in transition through foster care. The two-day event featured a motocross exhibition with guest professional riders Cowboy Kenny Bartrum, Kevin Windham, Fred Andrews, Barry Hawk and others, as well as musical friends Montgomery Gentry and Aaron Tippin.
And finally, yesterday we talked about Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, welcoming their second son, Tatum Christopher. Today we find out where his name comes from. His middle name pays respect to Luke’s brother, Chris, who passed away in a car accident, and the boy’s first name was borrowed from a long time friend of the family. This is how Luke tells it, “My mother said his name around the supper table out at the ACM’s, and me and Caroline kinda looked at each other, and it kinda stuck, so there you go.” Tatum joins big brother Thomas Boyer "Bo" Bryan.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday In The Country
Forbes Magazine has released its 2010 Celebrity Power List, a measurement of entertainment-related earnings over the past 12 months, as well as exposure in print, television, radio, online, and social media. Oprah tops the list, but representing country music is Taylor Swift at #12, Kenny Chesney at #54, Rascal Flatts at #62, Toby Keith at #67 slot, and Keith Urban landing in spot #76.
Blake Shelton’s BSers Fan Club has a new way to entertain themselves – call Blake with a clever pick up line. The new single, “All About Tonight” has influenced the contest that is looking for the best pick-up line. Contestants can call 615-942-0746 and leave a message with their most clever line, for a chance to win a prize pack. Blake will choose the winner in August.
Meanwhile, Martina McBride has a new contest of her own. She has partnered with Cheerios in the "Do What You Love" contest which encourages fans to take care of their own hearts. Contestants will write a 150 to 250 word essay describing how they take care of themselves, and the winner will receive a weekend in Nashville. The winner and a guest will spend a weekend in August taking a tour of Martina and her husband’s Blackbird Studio, listen to new music with her, as well as a private tour with Martina of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The winner will also receive two VIP tickets to Martina’s concert.
News From Around The Country
LeAnn Rimes is scheduled to perform for the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in New York City. The special will air on NBC on July 4th. …….The Recording Academy will honor Loretta Lynn during the Grammy Salute To Country Music, Tuesday, October 12th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. During the tribute, Loretta will be presented with the Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. ….. And finally, you may want to utilize your DVR’s search function to find all of Dolly Parton’s upcoming TV appearances. She’ll be making the rounds to promote her TV special, Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood. The anniversary special will feature Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, and Kenny Rogers, and it’s scheduled to premiere this Saturday, July 3rd, on the Hallmark Channel.
Blake Shelton’s BSers Fan Club has a new way to entertain themselves – call Blake with a clever pick up line. The new single, “All About Tonight” has influenced the contest that is looking for the best pick-up line. Contestants can call 615-942-0746 and leave a message with their most clever line, for a chance to win a prize pack. Blake will choose the winner in August.
Meanwhile, Martina McBride has a new contest of her own. She has partnered with Cheerios in the "Do What You Love" contest which encourages fans to take care of their own hearts. Contestants will write a 150 to 250 word essay describing how they take care of themselves, and the winner will receive a weekend in Nashville. The winner and a guest will spend a weekend in August taking a tour of Martina and her husband’s Blackbird Studio, listen to new music with her, as well as a private tour with Martina of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The winner will also receive two VIP tickets to Martina’s concert.
News From Around The Country
LeAnn Rimes is scheduled to perform for the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in New York City. The special will air on NBC on July 4th. …….The Recording Academy will honor Loretta Lynn during the Grammy Salute To Country Music, Tuesday, October 12th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. During the tribute, Loretta will be presented with the Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. ….. And finally, you may want to utilize your DVR’s search function to find all of Dolly Parton’s upcoming TV appearances. She’ll be making the rounds to promote her TV special, Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood. The anniversary special will feature Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, and Kenny Rogers, and it’s scheduled to premiere this Saturday, July 3rd, on the Hallmark Channel.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Free Concert in Cruces
Happy Feel Good Friday. Just a bit more than a week until the annual free 4th of July concert. The Country Station is very happy to welcome Clay Walker. Tune in regularly for more.
Last night, Rascal Flatts kicked off their Nothing Like This tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. The trio has been touring for ten years and plan to take fans down memory lane as they play as many songs from the past decade as they can during the show. Jay DeMarcus jokes it could take them a while to get through all their songs, “It’s gonna be four hours and forty minutes probably and Gary’s not going to be able to breathe by the time we get to the last song. But we’re really looking forward to it because it’s going to be a lot of music and very little talking. We’re going to try to get to as many of their favorites as we possibly can.” Kellie Pickler and Chris Young are opening for Rascal Flatts during the tour.
Brad Paisley has been touring overseas, and he made a few stops at some media outlets while performing in London. On Tuesday he was a special guest on BBC Breakfast on BBC One TV, the UK’s highest rated morning show. He and the hosts chatted about why he wears a hat, how he met his wife and why he loves country music. Meanwhile, back at home, one online bidder is going to get an authentic water-logged ticket to Brad Paisley’s H20 Tour on September 26th. A resident of Billings, Montana has decided to clean up the aftermath of a tornado that occurred there on Sunday by auctioning off his tornado debris on eBay. One of the items is a slightly rain-and-hail damaged Brad Paisley ticket. The auction price stands at 65 cents, so far.
Miranda Lambert has released "Only Prettier" as the next single from her album, Revolution. You’ll hear it on The Country Station. She recently filmed the video in Joelton, Tenn., with guests Kellie Pickler, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and Laura Bell Bundy. The video features the artists dressed up as rival "socials" and "greasers" at a high school sock hop. "To me, 'Only Prettier' is an anthem," said Miranda. "It's my own anthem, and I want girls to have their fists in the air singing 'Only Prettier.' It's antagonistic, in a fun way, and I loved the attitude behind it. It kind of fools you, because it's got this really country, laid-back intro, but then it's balls to the wall the rest of the way."
And finally, Loretta Lynn's memoir, Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner's Daughter, will be reissued in trade paperback on Sept. 21 by Vintage Books. The book has been out of print for nearly a decade. The publication coincides with the 50th anniversary of Lynn's first single, "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl," and the 30th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning film, Coal Miner's Daughter. Loretta will contribute a new foreword to the memoir, which will be released simultaneously as an e-book and as an audio book narrated by Sissy Spacek.
Last night, Rascal Flatts kicked off their Nothing Like This tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. The trio has been touring for ten years and plan to take fans down memory lane as they play as many songs from the past decade as they can during the show. Jay DeMarcus jokes it could take them a while to get through all their songs, “It’s gonna be four hours and forty minutes probably and Gary’s not going to be able to breathe by the time we get to the last song. But we’re really looking forward to it because it’s going to be a lot of music and very little talking. We’re going to try to get to as many of their favorites as we possibly can.” Kellie Pickler and Chris Young are opening for Rascal Flatts during the tour.
Brad Paisley has been touring overseas, and he made a few stops at some media outlets while performing in London. On Tuesday he was a special guest on BBC Breakfast on BBC One TV, the UK’s highest rated morning show. He and the hosts chatted about why he wears a hat, how he met his wife and why he loves country music. Meanwhile, back at home, one online bidder is going to get an authentic water-logged ticket to Brad Paisley’s H20 Tour on September 26th. A resident of Billings, Montana has decided to clean up the aftermath of a tornado that occurred there on Sunday by auctioning off his tornado debris on eBay. One of the items is a slightly rain-and-hail damaged Brad Paisley ticket. The auction price stands at 65 cents, so far.
Miranda Lambert has released "Only Prettier" as the next single from her album, Revolution. You’ll hear it on The Country Station. She recently filmed the video in Joelton, Tenn., with guests Kellie Pickler, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and Laura Bell Bundy. The video features the artists dressed up as rival "socials" and "greasers" at a high school sock hop. "To me, 'Only Prettier' is an anthem," said Miranda. "It's my own anthem, and I want girls to have their fists in the air singing 'Only Prettier.' It's antagonistic, in a fun way, and I loved the attitude behind it. It kind of fools you, because it's got this really country, laid-back intro, but then it's balls to the wall the rest of the way."
And finally, Loretta Lynn's memoir, Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner's Daughter, will be reissued in trade paperback on Sept. 21 by Vintage Books. The book has been out of print for nearly a decade. The publication coincides with the 50th anniversary of Lynn's first single, "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl," and the 30th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning film, Coal Miner's Daughter. Loretta will contribute a new foreword to the memoir, which will be released simultaneously as an e-book and as an audio book narrated by Sissy Spacek.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Midweek News Brief
News From Around The Country
Jason Aldean has yet another number one under his belt. “The Truth” is his third chart topper in nine months. This good news is on the heels of a record breaking show in Greenville, South Carolina. At 12,000+, opening weekend of his 2010 Wide Open Tour broke the venue’s attendance record previously held for six years by Toby Keith. ….. Look for Wynonna to perform on The Early Show’s Saturday edition Super Bowl stage on February 6th. Broadcasting from South Beach, Florida, Wy will be making a special announcement while Wyclef Jean will talk about the recent earthquake in Haiti and the Nation’s recovery efforts. ……
Photos of some of the American Greeting cards designed by Taylor Swift have surfaced online at Us Weekly’s website. You see one example. Click here to see the rest of the slideshow. ……. Reba McEntire has designed a new line of home products for Dillards, called Studs & Stitches. The line includes various serving dishes, serving utensils, containers, frames, other items. This merchandise will add to Reba’s other lines including clothing, shoes, and luggage. ……. And finally, Loretta Lynn will celebrate the 50th anniversary of her debut single with an all-star tribute album this fall. Also – later this year – look for the reissue of her 1976 autobiography, Coal Miner’s Daughter, as well as the 30th anniversary edition of the classic film of the same name.
Jason Aldean has yet another number one under his belt. “The Truth” is his third chart topper in nine months. This good news is on the heels of a record breaking show in Greenville, South Carolina. At 12,000+, opening weekend of his 2010 Wide Open Tour broke the venue’s attendance record previously held for six years by Toby Keith. ….. Look for Wynonna to perform on The Early Show’s Saturday edition Super Bowl stage on February 6th. Broadcasting from South Beach, Florida, Wy will be making a special announcement while Wyclef Jean will talk about the recent earthquake in Haiti and the Nation’s recovery efforts. ……
Photos of some of the American Greeting cards designed by Taylor Swift have surfaced online at Us Weekly’s website. You see one example. Click here to see the rest of the slideshow. ……. Reba McEntire has designed a new line of home products for Dillards, called Studs & Stitches. The line includes various serving dishes, serving utensils, containers, frames, other items. This merchandise will add to Reba’s other lines including clothing, shoes, and luggage. ……. And finally, Loretta Lynn will celebrate the 50th anniversary of her debut single with an all-star tribute album this fall. Also – later this year – look for the reissue of her 1976 autobiography, Coal Miner’s Daughter, as well as the 30th anniversary edition of the classic film of the same name.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday Recap on Haitian Relief
So far, the international, multi-network telethon, Hope for Haiti Now, has raised $57 million. George Clooney worked tirelessly to get it organized and on the air on most networks for two hours last Friday night; yet no celebrity that participated was afforded special recognition for themselves. The night was about Haiti. If you missed it, there were respectful performances from Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, and many more performing in studios in Los Angeles, New York, and London. Many celebrities stepped up from the phone bank to narrate pieces on the relief efforts in Haiti, and there were on-the-scene reports from Anderson Cooper in Haiti. Fans still have a chance to raise more money for Haiti by heading over to iTunes and downloading the full performance album for $7.99. The full two-hour video telecast is also available for $1.99. Individual performances from the night are also for sale at $.99 a piece. All proceeds will benefit relief funds managed by Hope for Haiti Now charities.
News From Around The Country
Taylor Swift’s home in Nashville is beginning to look a lot like a fairytale. Taylor told Rolling Stone, “There's a pond in the living room. The pond is a moat around the fireplace and may possibly have koi fish in it.” The fairytale land will also include a stepping stone in the pond which leads to a spiral staircase, and a human-sized bird cage observatory. This will require pictures, Taylor….. David Tolliver, part of Halfway to Hazard, has announced that they have postponed any upcoming concerts. David stated, “I am going take a break, and put my energy into making myself a better man, father and husband!” …. Lady Antebellum will be joining Tim McGraw on his Southern Voice Tour this summer. Tim’s daughter, Gracie, approved, if nothing less than begged for, this act on dad’s tour. …. And finally, look for Loretta Lynn on the Lilith Fair Tour this summer. Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert, and Sugarland have been previously announced as performers on the tour.
News From Around The Country
Taylor Swift’s home in Nashville is beginning to look a lot like a fairytale. Taylor told Rolling Stone, “There's a pond in the living room. The pond is a moat around the fireplace and may possibly have koi fish in it.” The fairytale land will also include a stepping stone in the pond which leads to a spiral staircase, and a human-sized bird cage observatory. This will require pictures, Taylor….. David Tolliver, part of Halfway to Hazard, has announced that they have postponed any upcoming concerts. David stated, “I am going take a break, and put my energy into making myself a better man, father and husband!” …. Lady Antebellum will be joining Tim McGraw on his Southern Voice Tour this summer. Tim’s daughter, Gracie, approved, if nothing less than begged for, this act on dad’s tour. …. And finally, look for Loretta Lynn on the Lilith Fair Tour this summer. Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert, and Sugarland have been previously announced as performers on the tour.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
What's Up On A Thursday?
The bi-coastal, multi-network telethon for Haitian Relief is coming together. George Clooney has worked tirelessly to get it organized and on the air for two hours tomorrow night, and the guest list is coming together. Stepping up to represent country music, you have People’s Choice award winners Taylor Swift and Keith Urban. Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock are also among the names expected to perform or make appearances. The event will raise money to assist the victims of the earthquake and subsequent significant aftershocks that occurred this month. There will be several special group performances which will be available for purchase through Apple iTunes stores. All proceeds will benefit relief funds managed by Hope for Haiti Now charities.
Carrie Underwood is set to make a guest appearance in an upcoming episode of How I Met Your Mother. Yesterday Neil Patrick Harris tweeted a photo of himself with Carrie – who was dressed in a flight attendant’s outfit - with the caption, “This week’s awesome guest star- You’ll Love The Way We Fly!”
Speaking of Carrie, she will be taking part in a 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson during the Grammy Awards on January 31. Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson and Usher will also participate in the tribute. It will be the first time a major awards show has been broadcast in 3-D. The tribute will also feature the never before seen 3-D mini movie for "Earth Song" created by Michael as the centerpiece of his This Is It tour. Pick up your free 3-D eyeglasses at Target stores between January 24th and 31st.
And speaking of the Grammys, the Recording Academy will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Loretta Lynn the day before the Grammy Award Show. This award recognizes the significant artistic contributions she has made to the music industry throughout her career.
Finally, the third installment of Trace Adkins’ four-part comic series will be released, Wednesday, January 27th. The journeys of Luke McBain have been popular in stores, as well as Trace’s concerts since its release last November. The first issue sold-out at various venders within 48-hours, and the second issue outsold the first when it was released in December. The series was developed by popular comic book writer David Tischman and features artwork by Kody Chamberlain.
Carrie Underwood is set to make a guest appearance in an upcoming episode of How I Met Your Mother. Yesterday Neil Patrick Harris tweeted a photo of himself with Carrie – who was dressed in a flight attendant’s outfit - with the caption, “This week’s awesome guest star- You’ll Love The Way We Fly!”
Speaking of Carrie, she will be taking part in a 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson during the Grammy Awards on January 31. Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson and Usher will also participate in the tribute. It will be the first time a major awards show has been broadcast in 3-D. The tribute will also feature the never before seen 3-D mini movie for "Earth Song" created by Michael as the centerpiece of his This Is It tour. Pick up your free 3-D eyeglasses at Target stores between January 24th and 31st.
And speaking of the Grammys, the Recording Academy will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Loretta Lynn the day before the Grammy Award Show. This award recognizes the significant artistic contributions she has made to the music industry throughout her career.
Finally, the third installment of Trace Adkins’ four-part comic series will be released, Wednesday, January 27th. The journeys of Luke McBain have been popular in stores, as well as Trace’s concerts since its release last November. The first issue sold-out at various venders within 48-hours, and the second issue outsold the first when it was released in December. The series was developed by popular comic book writer David Tischman and features artwork by Kody Chamberlain.
Monday, June 15, 2009
It's a Wrap!
CMA Music Fest wrapped in Nashville last night with the finale performance by Kenny Chesney. Taylor Swift entertained. Sugarland showed up to surprise the audience. Naomi and Wynonna were back on stage together performing as The Judds on Saturday night. Kid Rock surprised the audience on Friday night and brought Martina McBride to the stage to sing “Picture” with him. The week included Fan Club Parties, charity softball, fashion show, autograph signings, and music in more places than any person could hear at one time. For comprehensive coverage from those with the all access pass, check out the official CMA Site, CMT or GAC. If you’ve got hours upon hours to kill on the internet – start clickin.
News From Around The Country
Shooter Jennings popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, Drea de Matteo, so wedding bells will be in the future for Waylon and Jessie’s son. The Tony-nominated Broadway cast recording of 9 to 5: The Musical will be released on July 14th on Dolly Parton’s label, Dolly Records. Loretta Lynn was inducted into the Colorado Hall of Fame last Thursday night. Since 1998, stars such as Doug Kershaw, Charley Pride, Michael Martin Murphy, Johnny Paycheck and John Denver have been inducted into the hall. And finally, the fan frenzy ends tomorrow night with the CMT Music Awards.
Shooter Jennings popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, Drea de Matteo, so wedding bells will be in the future for Waylon and Jessie’s son. The Tony-nominated Broadway cast recording of 9 to 5: The Musical will be released on July 14th on Dolly Parton’s label, Dolly Records. Loretta Lynn was inducted into the Colorado Hall of Fame last Thursday night. Since 1998, stars such as Doug Kershaw, Charley Pride, Michael Martin Murphy, Johnny Paycheck and John Denver have been inducted into the hall. And finally, the fan frenzy ends tomorrow night with the CMT Music Awards.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Tuesday Newsday
News From Around The Country
Idol is back tonight. It’s the 8th round of hopefuls with a new judge onboard. If history repeats itself, we should be able to pick out the next country act headed to Nashville by summertime. Fresh from Saturday Night Live skit, Taylor Swift will guest star in an upcoming episode of the CBS-TV series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. She will act as a teenaged girl whose family runs a seedy motel in Las Vegas. Her CSI episode has not yet been shot, and an airdate has not been determined. Look for actor Steve Martin to release a banjo album, The Crow, featuring guests Dolly Parton and Vince Gill among others. Dolly’s other project, the musical 9 to 5, will finally open on Broadway April 7th at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel. Dolly Parton wrote all of the music for the show. Loretta Lynn is re-recording many of her number one hits for an upcoming album produced by John Carter Cash. Loretta is also working on an album of new material that could be in stores by the spring. And sad to say that Hee Haw cast member Jon Hager, a member of the Hagers vocal duo, was found dead Friday morning in his Nashville apartment. Although an official cause of death has not been announced, the 67-year-old entertainer apparently died in his sleep. His twin brother Jim died suddenly of a heart attack on May 1, 2008.
Idol is back tonight. It’s the 8th round of hopefuls with a new judge onboard. If history repeats itself, we should be able to pick out the next country act headed to Nashville by summertime. Fresh from Saturday Night Live skit, Taylor Swift will guest star in an upcoming episode of the CBS-TV series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. She will act as a teenaged girl whose family runs a seedy motel in Las Vegas. Her CSI episode has not yet been shot, and an airdate has not been determined. Look for actor Steve Martin to release a banjo album, The Crow, featuring guests Dolly Parton and Vince Gill among others. Dolly’s other project, the musical 9 to 5, will finally open on Broadway April 7th at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel. Dolly Parton wrote all of the music for the show. Loretta Lynn is re-recording many of her number one hits for an upcoming album produced by John Carter Cash. Loretta is also working on an album of new material that could be in stores by the spring. And sad to say that Hee Haw cast member Jon Hager, a member of the Hagers vocal duo, was found dead Friday morning in his Nashville apartment. Although an official cause of death has not been announced, the 67-year-old entertainer apparently died in his sleep. His twin brother Jim died suddenly of a heart attack on May 1, 2008.
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