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Jo Dee Messina Lights Up New York and Nashville
Jo Dee Messina Lights Up New York and Nashville
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Jason Michael Carroll Embraces Twitter
Jason Michael Carroll Embraces Twitter
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Toby Keith Hit Hailed in All-“American” No. 1 Party
Toby Keith Hit Hailed in All-“American” No. 1 Party
blog.gactv.com — Toby Keith photo courtesy of Show Dog Nashville. Controversy sells. The media discovered that a long time... ago, and Toby Keith found that out as well when he recorded “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)” in 2002. Controversy — a big, long list of it — sold again when Toby introduced “American Ride” this summer, lampooning oil prices, plastic surgery, climate change and terrorism, among other topics. Performing rights agency BMI threw a party at its Nashville offices ... (more) Toby Keith Hit Hailed in All-“American” No. 1 Party
“Glory, Glory, Hallelujah”: Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Stevie Wonder & Rosa Parks
“Glory, Glory, Hallelujah”: Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Stevie Wonder & Rosa Parks
blog.gactv.com — Brad Paisley on the set of "Welcome To The Future". Photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville. As... a kid growing up in Altoona, Iowa — a very white suburb of Des Moines, I had almost no firsthand exposure to the racial divide that newspapers and the TV news regularly referenced in the 1970s. Until I began working in Des Moines at the age of 16, the main way I learned about the issue was through Stevie Wonder albums. In songs such as “Living For The City,” “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” ... (more) “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah”: Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, ...
Grammy Nominees Announced
Grammy Nominees Announced
countryweekly.com — Taylor Swift landed eight Grammy nominations as the nominees were announced in a special concert and program,... Dec. 2, in Los Angeles. read complete article (more) Grammy Nominees Announced
And The Grammy Envelope, Please… Taylor Swift
And The Grammy Envelope, Please… Taylor Swift
blog.gactv.com — Taylor Swift wins Entertainer of the Year at “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards,” on Wednesday, Nov. 11,... 2009, live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network. Photographer: John Russell / CMA She dominated the Country Music Association Awards and the American Music Awards. Now Taylor Swift has placed highly in the 52nd annual Grammy nominations, landing eight different slots on the multi-genre list, released by the Recording Academy Wednesday night after a one-hour special ... (more) And The Grammy Envelope, Please… Taylor Swift
The Sugarland Christmas Lights Debate
The Sugarland Christmas Lights Debate
blog.gactv.com — Sugarland photo courtesy of UMG Nashville. Our December Fan Focus, Sugarland , recently visited the GAC Nights... set to talk about their latest CD, Gold and Green . Kristian Bush shared with GAC’s Suzanne Alexander that he’d love to light up his house year-round. “I kind of dig Christmas lights,” he said, while duo partner Jennifer Nettles sat beside him, laughing and shaking her head. “If I could decorate an entire room in just the Christmas lights, [it would ... (more) The Sugarland Christmas Lights Debate
Keith Urban Makes His Way To No. 1 Party
Keith Urban Makes His Way To No. 1 Party
blog.gactv.com — Keith Urban photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville. When BMI threw a Music Row party Tuesday to celebrate... Keith Urban ’s No. 1 single “Only You Can Love Me This Way,” the event took on an international air. The international part is easily apparent: Not only is Keith Australian, but both of the song’s writers — British-born Steve McEwan and Scottish John Reid — are from across the Pond. But the “air” part of the event was significant, too. Keith spent the bulk of his day flying from Los ... (more) Keith Urban Makes His Way To No. 1 Party
New Details on Tim McGraw/Gwyneth Paltrow Movie
New Details on Tim McGraw/Gwyneth Paltrow Movie
blog.gactv.com — Tim McGraw photo by Danny Clinch, courtesy of Curb Records. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Gwyneth Paltrow,... Tim McGraw , Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester will star in the upcoming drama, ”Love Don’t Let Me Down,” with production set to begin in January 2010 in Nashville. The magazine says Hedlund will play ”a young rising singer-songwriter who becomes involved with a fallen country singer played by Paltrow. They embark on a career resurrection tour with her ... (more) New Details on Tim McGraw/Gwyneth Paltrow Movie
3 Doors Down Offers Acoustic Christmas Release
3 Doors Down Offers Acoustic Christmas Release
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Carrie Underwood Revealing a Bit More of Herself
Carrie Underwood Revealing a Bit More of Herself
blog.gactv.com — Carrie Underwood performs "Cowboy Casanova" at "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, live... from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network. Photographer: John Russell / CMA Thanks to the meteoric rise that comes with winning ... (more) Carrie Underwood Revealing a Bit More of Herself
Tammy Genovese Resigns As CEO of CMA
Tammy Genovese Resigns As CEO of CMA
countryhound.com — The County Music Association (CMA) Board of Directors announced today that Tammy Genovese has submitted her resignation... as Chief Executive Officer effec read more (more) Tammy Genovese Resigns As CEO of CMA
Taylor Partners With Comcast
Taylor Partners With Comcast
countryweekly.com — Taylor Swift and communications company Comcast are joining forces to provide Comcast customers the first and only... dedicated video-on-demand collection to see and hear Taylor's music. read complete article (more) Taylor Partners With Comcast
Sugarland on Grammy Special
Sugarland on Grammy Special
countryweekly.com — Award-winning duo Sugarland will perform on the CBS-TV special, Grammy Nomination Concert Live!! -- Countdown to Music's... Biggest Night , Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 9 p.m. ET. read complete article (more) Sugarland on Grammy Special
Keith Goes the Extra Miles
Keith Goes the Extra Miles
countryweekly.com — Keith Urban shuttled back and forth from Los Angeles to honor the writers of his No. 1... hit, "Only You Can Love Me This Way," at a party at the BMI building in Nashville, Dec. 1. read complete article (more) Keith Goes the Extra Miles
Dwight Yoakam Will Present At Grammy Nominations Concert
Dwight Yoakam Will Present At Grammy Nominations Concert
gotcountry.blogspot.com — Two-time Grammy-winning country artist Dwight Yoakam will be among presenters at the Wednesday, Dec. 2, "Grammy Nominations... Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night,” carried live on CBS... (more) Dwight Yoakam Will Present At Grammy Nominations Concert
BMI's Student Composer Competition Opens
BMI's Student Composer Competition Opens
countryhound.com — Ralph N. Jackson, BMI President and CEO of Del Bryant, announced the opening of the 58th annual... BMI Student Composer Awards competition. read more (more) BMI's Student Composer Competition Opens
Keith Urban Makes Fan’s Dream Come True
Keith Urban Makes Fan’s Dream Come True
blog.gactv.com — Keith Urban performs "Days Go By" with fan Corey Kramer. Photo courtesy of vimeo.com. Corey Kramer is... a happy man. On Saturday, Nov. 21, Corey went to a free Keith Urban concert in a Pasadena, Calif. parking lot, behind a Verizon Wireless store. Nearly 1,000 fans showed up to ... (more) Keith Urban Makes Fan’s Dream Come True
Charlie Daniels & Friends Spread Holiday Cheer on GAC!
Charlie Daniels & Friends Spread Holiday Cheer on GAC!
blog.gactv.com — Charlie Daniels photo courtesy of Blue Hat Records. It may not come as a surprise that Christmas... time is the favorite time of year for country music’s bearded, jovial star, Charlie Daniels . He’s gathered friends The Grascals , Kathy Mattea , Aaron Tippin , Dan Tyminski and the Cox Sisters for Charlie Daniels: A Twin Pines Christmas which premieres Thursday, December 3 at 8 p.m. ET on GAC. “I love doing shows at Christmas time because I’m always in a good mood,” Charlie says.  ... (more) Charlie Daniels & Friends Spread Holiday Cheer on GAC!
Jo Dee Messina Puts Christmas in Hyperdrive
Jo Dee Messina Puts Christmas in Hyperdrive
blog.gactv.com — Jo Dee Messina photo courtesy of jodeemessina.com. Behind on your holiday shopping already? You probably won’t get... much sympathy from Jo Dee Messina . Despite the fact that she spent large chunks of November away from home on tour, she’s already got the decorations up at her house — and she’s been tending to a sick husband as she enjoys her first Christmas as a mom. If that’s not enough, she’s packing even more into the first week of December as she does the season up big-time. Jo Dee’s ... (more) Jo Dee Messina Puts Christmas in Hyperdrive
Trailer Choir's Rockin' The Cheer Gut
Trailer Choir's Rockin' The Cheer Gut
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Invitation From Carrie
Invitation From Carrie
countryweekly.com — Carrie Underwood performs some of her biggest hits and fields questions from a studio audience in her... CMT special, Invitation Only: Carrie Underwood , Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 9 p.m. ET. read complete article (more) Invitation From Carrie
YOU Write the Caption!
YOU Write the Caption!
blog.gactv.com — GAC hosts Bill Cody (l) & Storme Warren. Every once in awhile, a photo comes along that... just makes you shake your head. Why are two of our hosts, Bill Cody and Storme Warren , dressed as elves? YOU tell us by writing a caption for the photo above. Be creative, be clean, and above all, be funny! Leave your caption in the comments section below . We can’t wait to read what you write. Funniest caption wins a GAC t-shirt! (more) YOU Write the Caption!
Gloriana Tells Their Story on GAC!
Gloriana Tells Their Story on GAC!
blog.gactv.com — Gloriana photo courtesy of Emblem Records. Just over a week ago the 2009 American Music Awards were... handed out and Gloriana took home the all-genre, fan-voted award for “Breakthrough Artist of the Year.” During the acceptance speech lead singer Tom Gossin said “we’re Gloriana from Nashville, Tenn., we’re a country group. Could we get a show of hands of everybody that just said, ‘Who the heck is Gloriana?’ Well, you’re not alone.” If ... (more) Gloriana Tells Their Story on GAC!
Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Videos!
Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Videos!
blog.gactv.com — Have you voted for our Top 50 Videos of 2009 yet? If not, hurry because today is... the LAST day you can vote! Click here to tell us which videos YOU think were the best this year. When you’re finished voting, don’t forget to enter our Top 50 Videos of the Year Sweepstakes! One Grand Prize winner will receive the following package: $2,500 cash A trip for one (1) winner and one (1) guest to include: Roundtrip airfare to Pensacola, FL 3 day/2 night ... (more) Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Videos!
Zona Jones on After Midnight with Blair Garner
Zona Jones on After Midnight with Blair Garner
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Sugarland, Tim McGraw Wish Merry “Oprah” Christmas
Sugarland, Tim McGraw Wish Merry “Oprah” Christmas
blog.gactv.com — Sugarland photo by Kate Powers, courtesy of UMG Nashville. Sugarland , the Country Music Association’s Vocal Duo... of the Year, is helping Oprah Winfrey do a two-fer Christmas edition of her show, one of several acts performing live for the first time with another artist. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush appear Monday on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” with Jennifer Hudson. Mary J. Blige duets with Andrea Bocelli, and Tim McGraw shares the stage with Alicia Keys for a version of John Lennon’s ... (more) Sugarland, Tim McGraw Wish Merry “Oprah” Christmas
Jimmy Wayne Leans on Fellow Stars
Jimmy Wayne Leans on Fellow Stars
blog.gactv.com — The title track of Jimmy Wayne ’s new Sara Smile album is a remake of a 33-year-old... Daryl Hall & John Oates hit, but it’s not the only song on the CD Jimmy picked up from another recording act. In fact, Jimmy made the other song, “Things I Believe,” the opening track on the disc. He got it from Keith Urban but only after a phone call to make sure Keith really wanted to surrender it. “He was like, ‘Nah, you can have it,’” Jimmy told The Tennessean. “I thought that was pretty ... (more) Jimmy Wayne Leans on Fellow Stars
Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman Auditorium December 1
Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman Auditorium December 1
countryhound.com — Your Grand Ole Opry line up for Tuesday December 1: read more... (more) Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman Auditorium December 1
Darryl Worley Recovering From Neck Surgery
Darryl Worley Recovering From Neck Surgery
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Kenny Set for Louisville Music Fest
Kenny Set for Louisville Music Fest
countryweekly.com — Kenny Chesney and rockers Bon Jovi will perform during the three-day "HullabaLOU" festival at Churchill Downs in... Louisville, Ky., scheduled for July 23 through 25, 2010. read complete article (more) Kenny Set for Louisville Music Fest
Los Angeles Shows // November 30th – December 6th
Los Angeles Shows // November 30th – December 6th
rollogrady.com — Tamaryn Recommended Los Angeles Shows November 30th – December 6th Monday, November 30th The Growlers @ Origami... Records In-Store 7pm The Happy Hollows @ Spaceland Tuesday, December 1st Vic Chesnutt Featuring Fugazi’s Guy Picciotto and Warpaint @ Echoplex The Swords of Fatima @ Echo Bebel ... (more) Los Angeles Shows // November 30th – December 6th
Tiger Woods Injured By WIFE Not Car
carriefans.com — http://www.tmz.com/2009/11/28/tiger-...v-lacerations/ Tiger Woods: Injuries Caused by Wife, Not SUV Posted Nov 28th 2009 12:08AM by TMZ Staff... Tiger Woods did not suffer facial lacerations from a car accident. They were inflicted by his wife, Elin Nordegren -- according to a conversation ... (more) Tiger Woods Injured By WIFE Not Car
Blakroc // Black Friday Release
Blakroc // Black Friday Release
rollogrady.com — Mos Def and Dan Auerbach The Black Keys along with Damon Dash are set to release their... debut album entitled BlakRoc featuring MC’s such as RZA, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Ludacris, Pharoahe Monch & Raekwon on Black Friday. I'm not sure what to make of this album. You can stream it here. Download: Blakroc ... (more) Blakroc // Black Friday Release
Christmas in Appalachia Returns to Jettie Baker Center
cybergrass.com — Clintwood, VA -- Remember Christmas the way it used to be with friends, family, and community? Remember... Christmas when it was about sharing and giving rather than buying? Remember Christmas when we would sing and tell stories together? ... (more) Christmas in Appalachia Returns to Jettie Baker Center
Chris Young Celebrates First No. 1
Chris Young Celebrates First No. 1
countryweekly.com — Chris Young celebrated his No. 1 hit, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” at a pair... of industry parties in Nashville, Nov. 24. read complete article (more) Chris Young Celebrates First No. 1
Gloriana Tells Their Story on GAC!
Gloriana Tells Their Story on GAC!
blog.gactv.com — Gloriana photo courtesy of Emblem Records. Just over a week ago the 2009 American Music Awards were... handed out and Gloriana took home the all-genre, fan-voted award for “Breakthrough Artist of the Year.”   During the acceptance speech lead singer Tom Gossin said “we’re Gloriana from Nashville, Tenn., we’re a country group. Could we get a show of hands of everybody that just said, ‘Who the heck is Gloriana?’ Well, you’re ... (more) Gloriana Tells Their Story on GAC!
Irlene Mandrell Rings in the Holidays
Irlene Mandrell Rings in the Holidays
countryweekly.com — Irlene Mandrell brings country classics and Christmas favorites to popular night spot the Nashville Palace with a... series of special dinner/variety shows during the holidays. read complete article (more) Irlene Mandrell Rings in the Holidays
Andy Griggs' dog missing due to home fire
Andy Griggs' dog missing due to home fire
countryhound.com — Country singer Andy Griggs lost his home to a fire over the weekend. Andy would like for... everyone to know that he and his family are fine. read more (more) Andy Griggs' dog missing due to home fire
Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman Auditorium November 27 & 28
Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman Auditorium November 27 & 28
countryhound.com — Here's the great line-ups for this weekend's Grand Ole Opry performances: Friday November 27 read more... (more) Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman Auditorium November 27 & 28
Martina McBride, Trace Adkins Shine on Top 20
Martina McBride, Trace Adkins Shine on Top 20
blog.gactv.com — Martina McBride and Trace Adkins will join forces for the 2009-2010 Shine All Night Tour. Martina McBride... and Trace Adkins are in the midst of the 40-city Shine All Night Tour, and they make a joint stop to chat with host Nan Kelley on this weekend’s edition of GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown . The concert package earned its name from Martina’s current album, Shine , which introduced a couple new hits: the breezy “Ride” and her ballad “I Just Call You Mine.” The latter title is ... (more) Martina McBride, Trace Adkins Shine on Top 20
Jake Owen Recalls Some Eight-Hour Rides
Jake Owen Recalls Some Eight-Hour Rides
blog.gactv.com — Jake Owen photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville. It takes a good eight hours to drive from... Nashville to the Florida Panhandle, but Jake Owen used to make that trip regularly when things were tough during his early days in Music City. He needed to play some shows to pay the bills, and he wasn’t making much headway in country music’s capital. It was a lonely time in Tennessee, but Jake is now experiencing a huge amount of popularity; in fact, his current single “Eight Second Ride” brought ... (more) Jake Owen Recalls Some Eight-Hour Rides
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