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CHESNEY TO HAVE BROADCAST PRESENCE FOR THE SUPER BOWL |
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Written by Neil Haislop
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Feb 05, 2010 at 04:57 PM |
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CHESNEY TO HAVE BROADCAST PRESENCE FOR THE SUPER BOWL
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Look for Chesney to be a guest on “Mike & Mike,” where he's a frequent call-in presence, on Friday morning on both ESPN-2 and ESPN Radio. Then tune into a special Super Bowl Sunday edition of “NFL Countdown” Sunday at 1 pm to see Chesney talking about the game, being drafted - and cut - as a New Orleans Saint and, no doubt, the general mayhem in Miami.
“It's not like I'm the definitive voice or anything,” Chesney says of the two stops on ESPN, “but I do think I represent the definitive football fan. Me and the guys watch these games, live and die over who's playing who all season when we're closing out the tour - and this is, obviously, the biggest game of the year… So I love that Golic and Greenberg want me on their show.
“As for 'NFL Countdown,' well, that's like doing the Grammys for football. That's about the best analysis there is… and I'm looking forward to being part of their coverage.”
Chesney got his Super Bowl pregame started early - as No Shoes Radio (www.noshoesradio.com) has been broadcasting daily since Tuesday and carried a live concert by Uncle Kracker Wednesday night - and can't wait to get down to South Florida to get into the action. With editing on his “Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-d” in the final stages, he's been working double shifts trying to be able to get out of town and just have a good time.
“You'd never believe how much work goes into something like this,” he laughs. “But once you're in, you can't just stop. So as much as I wanted to be down at the pool with Uncle Kracker, I've been in an edit bay, cutting film, changing shots - cause when the wheels go up tonight for Miami, I wanna be able to just forget about everything and enjoy some football!
“I know this year's Super Bowl is gonna be a great game. I'm not gonna bet on it, but I wouldn't want to… and that's half the fun of it! So I'm gonna get up early Friday, go hang with Mike & Mike and then have so much fun I'm gonna be ready to get back to work on the film on Monday!”
RASCAL FLATTS GET WITH THEIR BEST FRIENDS...SONGWRITERS!
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During the party the writers of eight of Rascal Flatts’ 11 number one songs got up and performed those songs in a “writers in the round” style setting.
2010 marks the 10th anniversary for the Rascal Flatts in the music business and they have A LOT in store for the year, including TV, a possible movie, a new album, a celebratory summer tour, an appearance on a reality show, new commercials for Hershey’s, a tie-in to the 2010 Winter Olympics and more. First up they will be on an upcoming episode of CSI, which will air on March 4th on CBS. The guys didn’t want to give too much away, but they did say there is an attempted murder on Jay, who gets electrocuted during the show. And Gary mentioned to me as he was walking out of the room, “we’re working on another movie, a mini-series in the spring.” When I asked their publicist about this she told me it was something that was still in the works, but said, “like I said, they have A LOT of interesting things that will be happening this year.” So stay tuned.
ONE OTHER RASCAL FLATTS NOTE:
FILMING A NEW HERSHEY'S COMMERCIAL NEXT WEEK
Gary “Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we'll be in L.A. shooting the new Hershey's commercial.”
Jay “We got to write the song for it.”
Gary “Yeah, we did. We wrote the song for it this year.”
Jay “And it doesn't have a title, so don't ask us what it is. We just called it
'The Hershey's Commercial' because we can't figure out what to call it.”
GARY ALLAN TO RELEASE TWO VERSIONS OF NEW ALBUM
Gary Allan will release his new album, Get Off On the Pain, on March 9th, and not only is he planning to release a standard version, but he also has a deluxe version in store for his fans. The deluxe edition of the album will include four bonus tracks and exclusive video downloads. Right now you can enter to win a trip for two to Las Vegas for the PBR World Finals, October 23rd – 25th, plus an autographed copy of his new CD on GaryAllan.com
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD LANDS SUPPORTING FILM ROLE IN SOUL SURFER
Carrie Underwood has landed a supporting role in her first studio movie Soul Surfer. The inspirational film is based on the autobiography of 19-year-old champion surfer Bethany Hamilton, who, for over six years, has defied all odds to compete and win professional championships after losing her arm in a shark attack at age thirteen. Underwood will play Sarah Hill, a church youth leader. Filming is to take place in February.
The film also stars Academy Award winner Helen Hunt as Bethany’s mother Cheri, Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid as Bethany’s father Tom, and Young Artist Award winner AnnaSophia Robb as Bethany Hamilton. The cast also includes Lorraine Nicholson (as Alana Blanchard) and Kevin Sorbo (as Holt Blanchard).
Soul Surfer is produced by Mandalay Vision/Brookwell McNamara Entertainment/Life’s A Beach Entertainment. Soul Surfer is a Sean McNamara Film production distributed by Affirm Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company.
SUGARLAND TO HEADLINE 2010 THE INCREDIBLE MACHINE TOUR
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"This new tour is a thrill for me," said Jennifer Nettles. "It will reflect our latest writing and surprises to come for the new record, the hits that our fans love, along with the production value that people have come to trust and expect from our live shows." "Don't come if you expect to sit on your ass the whole show. You won't be able to. It's a whole, new, rhythmic, emotional, visual, fun, incredible, experience machine."
Tour Markets:
Primm, NV-4/23 Cooperstown, NY
Lake Tahoe, NV Canadiagua, NY
Scranton, PA Saratoga, NY
Huntington, WV Twin Lakes, WI-7/23
Indio, CA Eau Claire, WI-7/24
Santa Barbara, CA Kansas City, MO
Concord, CA Cheyenne, WY-7/30
Bakersfield, CA Minot, ND-7/31
Murphy's, CA Raleigh, NC
Los Angeles, CA Charlotte, NC
Phoenix, AZ St. Louis, MO
Albuquerque, NM Houston, TX
Bossier City, LA Dallas, TX
Detroit, MI Sioux Falls, SD
Nampa, ID-5/6 Boston, MA
Orange Beach, AL London, Ontario
Pelham, AL Toronto, Ontario
Salt Lake City, UT Oklahoma City, OK
Colorado Springs, CO Southaven, MS
Burgettstown, PA Cleveland, OH
State College, PA Cincinnati, OH
Camden, NJ Louisville, KY-8/19
Holmdel, NJ Alpharetta, GA
Gilford, NH Indianapolis, IN-8/20
Columbia, MD Des Moines, IA
West Palm Beach, FL Charlottesville, VA
Tampa, FL Bristow, VA
Hartford, CT Virginia Beach, VA
ZAC BROWN'S TURBO-CHARGED GRAMMY PERFORMANCE ON SALE
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"We want to especially thank all of our fans and country radio for their ongoing support," said Zac Brown about the group's GRAMMY win for Best New Artist. "This past year really was a milestone for us in so many ways and we're honored to have won this award and we're dedicated to making 2010 another great year."
Performing with Leon Russell, the "memorable pairing" (New York Times) delivered a stunning rendition of "America the Beautiful," Russell's "Dixie's Lullaby" and their #1 platinum single "Chicken Fried" for the ceremony.
On The View's GRAMMY round-up, Whoopi Goldberg raved "These guys knocked me out...I loved it."
The medley is available to purchase exclusively on iTunes at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/america-beautiful-dixie-lullaby/id353948584
JASON ALDEAN ON STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL BY TOYOTA
Jason Aldean is the latest addition to the 2010 STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL line-up set to return to Indio in the California desert Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25. Aldean joins a line-up of more than 30 acts led by headliners Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland.
KENNY ROGERS: THE FIRST 50 YEARS TELEVISION SPECIAL
Kenny Rogers has announced an upcoming television special worthy of his musical legacy – Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years.
However, this upcoming event is far more than just a music special, Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years, will be as star studded as any award show. It will be a rollicking celebration, filled with music and comedy from some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world performing, appearing and sharing stories about Kenny Rogers and his music.
Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Alison Krauss, Wynonna and The Oak Ridge Boys are just some of the early names already slated to appear on the show. The array of artists will be part of the performance, and a few will host different segments of the show travelling through Kenny's six decades of hits.
Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years will tape on April 10th, 2010 at the MGM Grand At Foxwoods and will be produced by Dreamcatcher Artist Management and Locomotive Entertainment Group. Filmed in pristine hi-definition, digital 3D, this multi-camera, up-close-and-personal special will find the viewer “visually surrounded and fully immersed" in the concert. Mark Lucas, who recently directed the 3D concert films for Dave Matthews and Kings of Leon, will direct, and Monty Powell, 2009 SESAC Songwriter of the Year and producer, will serve as Musical Director.
Tickets may be purchased starting February 11, 2010 at 9 a.m. online at www.mgmatfoxwoods.com, by calling the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Box Office at 1-866-646-0609, by calling Ticketmaster, or in person at the MGM Grand Box Office.
“When this was first proposed to me as a 50-year celebration, something about that sounded final, and I didn’t want that, so I suggested we call it ‘The First 50 Years,’” Rogers said. “I will tell you this, the first 50 years TV show is gonna be awesome – the next 50 years TV show is gonna be a bitch.”
DANNY GOKEY RAMPS UP FOR ALBUM RELEASE MARCH 2ND
19 Recordings/RCA Nashville recording artist Danny Gokey is winning new with his feel-good single, “My Best Days Are Ahead of Me.”
Currently amid a busy radio tour, the fan excitement has been riding high with a Wednesday midday event with station WIOV in Pennsylvania attracting more than 250 people. The previous evening, a show with WBEE in Rochester, NY, set a new attendance record for the station, with some fans traveling from as far away as Madison, WI.
WBEE PD Billy Kidd declared, “Danny Gokey is ALREADY a star. Listeners already know him, his story, and his amazing, upbeat attitude on life. His fans connected with him in a big way here in Rochester when close to 500 people packed a club on a cold and snowy Tuesday night.”
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD PILING UP GREAT STUFF |
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Written by Neil Haislop
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Feb 04, 2010 at 02:17 AM |
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD PILING UP GREAT STUFF
 You could say that Carrie Underwood is on a roll. On the heels of picking up her 5th Grammy award, she's headed toward another amazing weekend as she performs the national anthem for Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIV, then she did some winning of her own, scoring #1 video on iTunes with “Temporary Home.”
iTunes debuted the powerful video yesterday with a two-day exclusive, February 2 and 3, and “Temporary Home” will hit the broadcast airwaves when it makes its television debut February 4 in Hot Shot rotation on CMT and in Turbo rotation on GAC.
Fans can read about Carrie 'cause she's on the cover of the March issue of Cosmopolitan, on stands early this month, with an Allure cover feature hitting stands for their April issue.
TAYLOR SWIFT IS FULL OF "GLEE"
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Taylor has been spotted lately hanging out with Cory Monteith, who plays the jock character Finn on the TV show Glee. According to Perez Hilton they had dinner together last week before hitting some Grammy parties. There’s no word on whether the two are dating or just friends, but according to MTV UK, Taylor would love to make a guest appearance on Glee. She says, “I'm really loving Glee right now. If it did happen, I'd love to see what they would do with me.”
TAYLOR'S TRIP A BREAK FROM CONSTANT SPOTLIGHT
When Taylor has finished her Australia tour, she'll be headed to Japan, which will take her out of the U.S. spotlight for a while. And considering her omni presence of late, that's a good thing. Her label head, Scott Borchetta says, "The next time you see her will likely be on the ACM awards show. During that time, we're going to have a new video, but as far as the talking head of Taylor Swift, that one's gone into hiding for a little bit, at least on this continent."
But he does add, "as much as you try to pull back, there are some things you can't stop. We can't stop Us Weekly from snapping a picture of her and putting it on the cover." Taylor will kick off her sold-out North American tour on March 4th and she’ll continue working on her next album, with the first single expected to be released in late summer or early fall, followed by the album in late 2010. You can watch Taylor’s “Grammy-cam” footage on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today.
LADY ANTEBELLUM DOMINATES SALES CHARTS DEBUTING AT NO. ONE ON THE BILLBOARD TOP 200 WITH OVER 480,000 UNITS
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“We are absolutely stunned…the love and support we were feeling last week from the fans and everyone around us was so incredible,” said Lady A’s Dave Haywood. “These songs are about our lives…they’re really personal…and to be getting such awesome feedback from everyone who bought the record is so validating. THANK YOU, Lady A fans…see you on the road soon!”
Reviews of NEED YOU NOW are pouring in with Billboard already proclaiming it will be a “genre staple this year.”
ERIC CHURCH ON CMT CRIBS FEBRUARY 5
Eric Church opens up his Nashville home on a new episode of CMT Cribs premiering Friday, February 5th at 10pm ET/PT. Eric and his wife Katherine welcome viewers into their newly renovated home for a personal tour that includes a homegrown backyard garden and Eric’s favorite room in the house – his "man cave." When asked what the secret to a happy marriage is the couple is fast to explain – separate bathrooms.
Eric hits the road next Tuesday, February 9th on the “Jagermeister Country Tour featuring Eric Church” a nationwide headlining tour running through March. “Hell On The Heart,” Church's current single from Carolina is Top 25 on both country singles charts and climbing. The album's first single "Love Your Love The Most" was a Top 10 hit.
DAVID NAIL’S “TURNING HOME” MOST ADDED SINGLE AT
MEDIABASE/COUNTRY AIRCHECK & BILLBOARD
Newcomer David Nail’s third and latest single “Turning Home”, written by Kenny Chesney and Scooter Carusoe and from his debut album I’m About To Come Alive, was released last week. It garnered 35 first-week stations’ support, which made it the #1 most-added single on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck and Billboard charts. “Home” continues in growth this week with 23 more adds. Click here to hear it: www.davidnail.com, and here to purchase it: http://awe.sm/50VWX.
Nail’s previous single “Red Light” is the longest charted single in Mediabase history at 42 weeks.
ALSO...
For the second time in a month, Nail volunteered his time and voice for fundraisers benefiting the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Held in Walnut Creek, California (January 9) and St. Louis, Missouri (January 17), the events and the organization’s founder Tony LaRussa, also known as the Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, provide money to build and operate a facility where dogs and cats can be taken once their time at public shelters has run out. Their mission is to bring people and animals together to enrich one another’s lives. Cardinals Hitting Coach Mark McGwire was also in attendance in St. Louis.
STEVE WARINER TAKES HIS GOOD VIBE TO THE COUNTRY VIBE
Chet Atkins had a real protege in Steve Wariner. He loved Steve's guitar playing so much he took Steve on the road with him on his one man magical guitar show, except for some accompaniment by Steve.
Then Chet would let Steve step out front to show what he could do which was plenty good.
So, it was altogether fitting that Steve was uniquely qualified to have paid tribute to Chet Atkins with lovingly authentic tribute to his mentor with the release of his “Steve Wariner, c.g.p., My Tribute To Chet Atkins.”
And you're likely to hear some of Steve's musical tribute to Chet and other stuff when he visits this week on this week’s edition of The Country Vibe with Chuck and Becca.
During the show you'll hear a track from the CD, “Producer’s Medley,” that won him a recent GRAMMY for Best Instrumental Performance. It was his fourth GRAMMY award.
The Country Vibe with Chuck and Becca can be seen on:
AMG-TV, Fridays at 6:30 p.m. (EST)
Untamed Sports, Saturdays at 10 p.m., Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 12:30 a.m. (EST)
BlueHighways-TV, Mondays at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Fridays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. (EST)
CoLours-TV Network; Check local listings for airdates and times
*WTVF-Nashville Newschannel 5+ (Comcast Channel 250), Saturdays at 11 p.m. (CST).
The series originates from ground zero of Nashville’s Honky Tonk scene, the legendary Stage nightclub on Lower Broadway. Upcoming guests include Tracy Lawrence, the Oak Ridge Boys and Aaron Tippin.
The Country Vibe with Chuck and Becca is a production of See Productions, LLC.
PHIL VASSAR TEAMS UP WITH COUNTRY CARES FOR ST. JUDE KIDS RADIO STATION PARTNERS
Showdog-Universal Music’s Phil Vassar has teamed up with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® radio station partners for a year-long promotion to benefit kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases at St. Jude.
The Country Cares radio station that secures the most “Partner In Hope” monthly pledges throughout the designated contest time will receive a free acoustic concert by Phil Vassar. The contest begins on February 3, 2010 and ends on February 2, 2011.
“St. Jude is such a fantastic and necessary organization,” states Phil, who recently visited with St. Jude patients during a visit to the hospital. “I want to do whatever I can to help these kids and we’re going to have some fun in the process.”
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Last Updated ( Feb 04, 2010 at 02:17 AM )
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BRAD PAISLEY SELLS OUT GILLETTE STADIUM IN BOSTON IN ONE DAY |
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Written by Neil Haislop
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Feb 02, 2010 at 11:05 AM |
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BRAD PAISLEY SELLS OUT GILLETTE STADIUM IN BOSTON IN ONE DAY
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Also appearing with Paisley at Gillette Stadium for the 7th Annual New England Country Music Festival are Jason Aldean, Sara Evans, Darius Rucker and new comer Easton Corbin.
Paisley’s highly successful American Saturday Night Tour was recently touted as the #2 tour in attendance of all genres in Billboard’s Hot Tour tally for 2010 so far. The tour continues this weekend in Tupelo, Mississippi, Birmingham, Alabama and Biloxi, Mississippi. TIM MCGRAW RELEASES “STILL”
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With a freshly minted GRAMMY Award from Sunday's big show, Carrie Underwood has every reason to be smiling over her fifth GRAMMY statuette, but right now, she's talking about her new music video for "Temporary Home," available now, for the first time anywhere, on iTunes...check out the story, right here, GRAMMY SHOW SCORES BIG AUDIENCE
It's not the biggest audience ever for a Grammy Awards show, but this weeks telecast scored the biggest audience in six years.
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards telecast on CBS-TV averaged more than 23 million viewers and a 12.9 rating/20 share in primetime with the Grammys taking each hour it aired. DIERKS BENTLEY, RANDY HOWSER, JAMEY JOHNSON AT BAMA JAM
The lineup of stars slated for the 3rd annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival shines brighter and brighter. Organizers have announced the addition of superstars Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, along with country newcomers Matt Kennon and Houston County to the festival, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 3 through Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Enterprise, Alabama.
Verizon and Ronnie Gilley Entertainment previously announced that multi-award winning entertainer Kenny Chesney will headline the 3rd annual event, offering a rare opportunity to catch Chesney in one of just 10 appearances he’ll make in 2010. Also announced earlier are appearances by Miranda Lambert, LoCash Cowboys, Jake Owen, Colt Ford and Blackberry Smoke. The one and only Hank Williams, Jr. will also appear at BamaJam in what will be his only Alabama appearance in 2010.
__________________________________________ TAYLOR SWIFT LANDS 4 GRAMMY AWARDS
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THE SONG "WHITE HORSE" ALSO WON BEST COUNTRY SONG FOR TAYLOR AND CO-WRITER LIZ ROSE.
TAYLOR ALSO WON BEST COUNTRY ALBUM FOR FEARLESS.
Plus she took the prized the ALL GENRE ALBUM OF THE YEAR for FEARLESS.
POST GRAMMY TAYLOR HEADS SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR
Taylor departed for the land down under following last night’s show, where she kicks off her sold-out FEARLESS 2010 Tour in Brisbane, Australia on February 4th.
Check out all the highlights from Taylor’s Grammy night at www.grammy.com including her duet medley with the great Stevie Nicks. Swift and Nicks performed "'Today Was a Fairytale," "Rhiannon" and "You Belong With Me."
KEITH URBAN WON BEST MALE COUNTRY VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR HIS SONG, "SWEET THING."
LADY ANTEBELLUM WON BEST COUNTRY PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS FOR "I RUN TO YOU."
Lady Antebellum also performed on the show turning in a smashing good version of their hit "I Need You Now."
CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND RANDY TRAVIS WON BEST COUNTRY COLLABORATION WITH VOCALS FOR "I TOLD YOU SO."
Randy commented, "This is the first time that I was not able to be on hand to accept a Grammy, said Randy Travis. If it wasn't for the weather I would have thanked all the people who voted for us. A BIG thank you to Carrie for asking me to be part of this recording. She is an amazing talent and I am honored to win this with her." STEVE WARINER WON BEST COUNTRY INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE FOR "PRODUCER'S MEDLEY" FROM HIS STEVE WARINER c.g.p. MY TRIBUTE TO CHET ATKINS ALBUM
Produced by Wariner, the album honors the legendary guitarist and producer who was also his friend, mentor, producer and former employer. The abbreviation “c.g.p.” stands for “Certified Guitar Player,” a title that Atkins himself bestowed on only four guitar pickers: Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, the late Jerry Reed, and Wariner.
“Producer’s Medley” features classic songs by artists Atkins produced, including “And I Love You So” by Perry Como; “Welcome to My World” by Jim Reeves; “The Three Bells” by The Browns; “I Can’t Stop Loving You” by Don Gibson; “Java” by Al Hirt; “Let It Be Me” by the Everly Brothers; “End of the World” by Skeeter Davis; and “When You’re Hot You’re Hot” by Jerry Reed.
THE ZAC BROWN BAND WON THE COVETED OVERALL BEST NEW ARTIST AWARD
They thanked their families, fans and crew and Zac summed up, "We're so honored and blessed to be here."
TheY also performed an incredible medley with Leon Russell sitting in..that included "America," and closing with their breakthrough hit "Chicken Fried" that included Zac's amazing "madman pickin'" on the acoustic. "It's surreal, we didn't plan on winning anything," Zac added. __________________________________ IN OTHER COUNTRY NEWS
JASON ALDEAN's "The Truth," tops the country chart after a two notch leap upward
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MIRANDA LAMBERT'S "White Liar" slips out of the top spot down to 2nd spot...while...
BRAD PAISLEY's "American Saturday Night," continues its rise toward the top, jumping up two ton #3...with...
JOSH TURNER's "Why Don't We Just Dance" makes a strong 3 notch flight up to #4...
DARIUS RUCKER's "HIstory In The Making," makes some more history for Darius another Top 5 as it slides up one to #5 this week.
REBA LETS HER ‘FAKE’ HAIR DOWN BACKSTAGE ON TOUR WITH GEORGE STRAIT
“It was great to get back together with George and his bunch for the opening of the Dallas Cowboy Stadium in Dallas, TX last August,” notes Reba on what initially spurred discussions of a full-blown co-headlining tour together. “Usually, after my show, we leave for either home or the next city on the tour. But that night after the show, George threw a party and to get into that party, you had to wear a wig!!! There were plenty of wigs to choose from. I picked a huge, curly, platinum wig and George had on short dread locks with a visor. You talk about incognito!!!! It was a fun party. Blake Shelton and I got up and sang Karaoke too!” The party continued on the opening weekend of the superstars 2010 tour, as Reba hosted a backstage party for the bands and crews.
JUSTIN MOORE SEEING CYCLE OF LIFE PLAY OUT IN FRONT OF HIS EYES
This season Justin Moore is experiencing the loss of his grandfather and aunt, while at the same time anticipating the birth of his daughter Ella Kole. Asked how he’s dealt with the rollercoaster of emotions., he said, “We always say ‘things happen for a reason, but we don't understand sometimes why’ and it is so true,” says Justin.
“Ella coming along was a huge shock for us, and quite honestly, we didn't know if we were ready for that in our lives yet. But, I truly believe now her pending arrival was placed here to fill the void of losing those two individuals. I will carry them in my heart always, and strive to make then proud cause I know they are watching over me.” While Justin’s current loud-and-proud anthem “Backwoods” is screaming up the charts, another track from his debut album, “Grandpa” [an ode to his grandfathers], is gaining attention as it appears on this week’s BigChampagne Top 30 chart measuring internet download demand. |
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT SUPER BOWL XLIV ON CBS |
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Written by Neil Haislop
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Jan 29, 2010 at 08:51 PM |
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD SINGS NATION'S SONG AT SUPERBOWL
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More than 151 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year’s Super Bowl, the most-watched television program in history. The pregame show and Super Bowl XLIV will be broadcast worldwide in more than 230 countries and territories.
Underwood is among many great performers who have been honored with singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl including: Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Whitney Houston, Harry Connick, Jr., Garth Brooks, Natalie Cole, Vanessa Williams, Luther Vandross, Cher, Faith Hill, Mariah Carey, Dixie Chicks, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson and many more.
CHESNEY'S INTERNET RADIO HEADS TO BEACH FOR PRE-SUPERBOWL PARTY...INCLUDES KRACKER LIVE
Kenny Chesney with ramp up for the The Super Bowl live from Miami via his No Shoes Radio. Well-known love of the water, the man hard at work on his “Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D” film figured what better way to ramp up to the Super Bowl than to go live with No Shoes Radio from the Surfcomber in South Beach.
“I try to bring the fans into my music… into my life,” confesses the songwriter who wrote the hits “Beer In Mexico,” “I Go Back” and even Rascal Flatts' #1 “Take Me There” about what drives him. “The cool part about No Shoes Radio is it puts people right in the vibe of my life, what we're listening to… where we're going… what the moments might hold.” Several of the songs listed above and many more are on his Greatest Hits II album available now.
And from February 2-4, look for NSR to go live for a few hours a day from poolside at the legendary Surfcomber to bring the vibe that is the pre-party anticipation. Exact times are being worked out - and will be updated as they lockdown on www.noshoesradio.com, Twitter and Facebook -- but tentatively are 5-7pm EST on Tuesday and 11 a.m.-2 am on Thursday and then starting at 8 pm on Wednesday and going live straight until Uncle Kracker takes the stage.
“Miami is strictly VIP, invitation only,” says Chesney. “But we're gonna take my friends - by way of No Shoes Radio - to hang out by way of No Shoes Radio. There'll be people stopping by… a party going on… and all of the post-long-day-in-the-sun vibe that is South Beach in full swing. I can't get you in, but that doesn't mean I can't bring you along.”
Also, with “Ain't Back Yet” hitting country radio Feb. 8, it won't be long until America gets its first taste of “Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D.” The song about being bit by your great passion and what you give up in its pursuit is a story a lot of people will relate to. REBA ADDS NEW ITEMS TO HER CLOTHING DYNASTY
 Reba has added a new dimension to her clothing, shoes, luggage and housewares dynasty. She recently unveiled a new line of fine gifts, called Studs & Stitches, that are sold as part of her Harmony for the Home collection, which is available at Dillard’s and on dillards.com. Some of the items included in the new collection include silver picture frames, a silver pitcher, serving dishes and utensils. You can browse the new collection here.
www.dillards.com/endeca/EndecaStartServlet?Ntt=Reba+Studs+%26+Stitches&Ntk=all&N=1000450+2010470&Nty=1
WORDS BLAKE SHELTON WOULD BAN FROM COUNTRY SONGS
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Pewaukee, a town in Wisconsin, that Blake thinks sounds like a bad combination of words. He never wants to hear Skankalicious. He says, “I’m not saying it shouldn’t be in a song, I just don’t think it’s appropriate for country music.” And finally Blake says never, ever use the word badonkadonk in a country song. He says, “Yes, Trace, I said it. I don’t think you should have said that word in a country song.”
TIM AND FAITH RECEIVE COURAGE AWARD - TAYLOR PERFORM AT EIF DINNER
Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Taylor Swift and Julianne Hough were among the celebrity attendees at the Entertainment Industry Foundation's (EIF) Unforgettable Evening Wednesday (1/27) in Los Angeles. McGraw and Hill were presented with the organization's Courage Award for the efforts of their charitable organizations the Tug McGraw Foundation and Neighbor's Keeper. Swift performed "Fifteen," "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me" at the event. Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson, Steven Spielberg, Reese Witherspoon and Christina Applegate also appeared. The event benefited EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund. VINCE GILL RELEASES VALENTINE'S DAY COLLECTION Just in time for Valentine’s Day Vince Gill has released his first-ever collection of love songs, pulled from his most popular albums from 1991 to 2006. The 14-track compilation features songs such as “Whenever You Come Around,” “When Love Finds You” and “You and You Alone.” Interestingly, Vince is said to be producing LeAnn Rimes’ next album, which will also be a collection of love songs. Sources say, in February, LeAnn will begin recording country love songs that were initially hits for male artists, and the album will be released sometime later this year. TALENT FOR SONY NASHVILLE CRS LUNCHEON
Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has announced the talent lineup for the Sony Music Nashville luncheon at CRS 2010, to be held Feb. 24-26, 2010.
Thursday’s luncheon, held on Feb. 25 from 12:30 – 2:20 p.m in the CMA Performance Hall, will include performances from Alan Jackson and Danny Gokey, plus a special announcement from Brooks & Dunn.
“This is the 'iLunch',” laughs Sony Music Nashville VP Marketing and CRB Board member Tom Baldrica. “We have an Idol in Danny Gokey, an Icon in Alan Jackson, and the Intrigue of a special Brooks & Dunn announcement. Sounds like the recipe for an unforgettable lunch!”
“Country Radio Broadcasters is extremely excited to announce such great talent at the Sony Music Nashville luncheon in our newly renovated CMA Performance Hall,” adds CRB President Becky Brenner. “This update is just one of the numerous upgrades and special events that attendees will find memorable at CRS 2010 as we launch into a whole new decade!”
The $599 Regular Rate and $99 Unemployment Rate registrations for CRS 2010 expire Jan 31, 2010. The full price On-Site Rate begins Feb. 1. JOSH THOMPSON CELEBRATES HIS BIRTHDAY WITH TWO STANDING OVATIONS
Wisconsin native Josh Thompson returned home this past weekend, and celebrated his birthday with friends from WMIL Milwaukee at their “Class of 2010” concert. Before he began his set, WMIL and the “moo crew” morning jocks surprised Thompson with a custom-made Pabst Blue Ribbon cake, while the sold-out crowd stood to sing him “Happy Birthday.” “It was awesome to have our hometown hero in town to celebrate his birthday. It was a great feeling seeing 500 people sing to Josh,” says Kerry Wolfe, Clear Channel Milwaukee Dir. of Programming.
Thompson played songs from the upcoming February 23 release of his debut album, Way Out Here, of which Thompson wrote or co-wrote every track including his Top 20 “Beer On The Table.” Immediately following his set, the crowd stood once again – this time to give his performance a standing ovation. The “kick ass performance had the crowd singing along to every word,” Wolfe adds. “I hope Josh comes home every January 23rd to celebrate with Milwaukee!”
Debut Album, Way Out Here, In Stores February 23.
WYNONNA, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, LEE GREENWOOD, and RESTLESS HEART JOIN MICHAEL W. SMITH AND A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS TO RECORD “COME TOGETHER NOW” TO BENEFIT HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS
Tuesday, at Belmont University’s Ocean Way Studios, multi-platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist, gathered a who’s-who list from the music community to record “Come Together Now.” The song, penned by Smith, David Mullen and Cindy Morgan – and produced by Bryan Lenox – was written to remind people of the need to help those in Haiti.
“The crisis in Haiti has left us all trying to figure out how we can help,” shares Smith. “We wanted to create something that the community could support, for the greater good of those in Haiti. Everyone gave of their time: the studio was donated, the musicians donated their time and all proceeds from this song will go to designated charity/relief work through The American Red Cross and Samaritan’s Purse. It’s incredible to be part of something that is going to help so many people.”
In addition to lending their voices in song, several artists also recorded PSA’s for The American Red Cross and Samaritan’s Purse for use in upcoming months.
Contributing artists include: Aaron Shust, Alathea, Amber Hezlep, Anthony Moreino, Anthony Skinner, Ashley Cleveland, Austins Bridge, B. Reith, Brady Toops, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Byron Chambers, Calvin Nowell, Charmaine, Chris McClarney, Chris Sligh, Chuck Girard, Dana Jorgensen, Darwin Hobbs, David Mullen, Don Poythress, Donovan Tea, Dorothy Savage, Duane Allen, Echoing Angels, Everlife, Francesca Battistelli, Greg Jennings, Hillary McBride, Jaime Jamgochian, Jared Anderson, Jasmine Sagginario, Jason Baird, Jason Dunn, Jimmie Allen, Jody Davis, John Ford Coley, John Schlitt, Joseph Martino, Julia Ross, Justin Rivers, Kate Lazar, Kate Schettler, The Katinas, Kevin Max, Kirk Sullivan, Lara Landon, Lanae Hale, Lannie Anderson, Lee Greenwood, Mandisa, Manic Drive, Margaret Becker, Mark Hall and Megan Garrett of Casting Crowns, Matt Dowley, Matthew West, Matt Maher, Melinda Doolittle, Meredith Andrews, Michael Cavallo, Michael Olson, Michael Tait, Michael Tash, MIKESCHAIR, Mike Weaver, Natalie Grant, Nicole C. Mullen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Paige Armstrong, Phil Stacey, Point of Grace, PureNRG, Rachael Lampa, Rachel B. James, Reco Hight, Restless Heart, Ruben Mundo, Russ Mohr, Sarah Ross, Sarah Sadler, Selah, Shannon Cochran, Shawn Cavallo, Stephanie Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terrence James, TobyMac, Tommy Coomes, Travis Cottrell, Trey Heffinger, Wynonna, and Yellow Cavalier. (Artist list subject to change.)
The song will be made available for sale soon, with all proceeds going to benefit relief efforts to Haiti. More details on the song’s release date are forthcoming. AARON TIPPIN TO ON THE COUNTRY VIBE WITH CHUCK AND BECCA
Aaron Tippin hits The Stage on this week's The Country Vibe with Chuck and Becca. Tippin gets pumped up showing co-hosts Chuck Long and Becca Walls how his Aaron Tippin Lifestyle and Nutrition program can fit into anyone’s schedule. Newcomer Sarah Darling drops by to spotlight this week's “Yearbook” segment.
The Country Vibe with Chuck and Becca airs in Nashville on WTVF-Nashville Newschannel 5+ (Comcast Digital Channel 250) at 11 p.m. CST. It can be seen on national television networks including AMG-TV, BlueHighways-TV, Untamed Sports-TV and CoLours-TV, reaching 45 million households. |
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RASCAL FLATTS 10th ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO SONGWRITERS |
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RASCAL FLATTS 10th ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO SONGWRITERS
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“It all starts with a song, we’ve believed that from day one,” said Jay DeMarcus. “We are so grateful and humbled by the fact that so many of Nashville's finest song writers have been with us on this incredible ride. We've lent our voices to some of these songs that have, quite literally, changed people’s lives. What an enormous blessing. This is just our small way of saying thanks for an incredible first ten years and then, toasting to the next ten!”
Among those to be honored include the seventeen writers of Rascal Flatts 11 #1 singles, including Blair Daly, Marcus Hummon, Wendell Mobley, Jeffrey Steele, and Neil Thrasher. TOBY HELPS SEND SEMITRAILERS TO HAITI
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Zac Brown Band, the GRAMMY nominees for Best New Artist whose platinum debut album 'The Foundation' (Atlantic Records) produced the No. 1 hit “Chicken Fried,” will perform at the 32nd annual Budweiser Shootout on Saturday, Feb. 6 at Daytona International Speedway. The Atlanta-based group will perform a pre- and post-race concert, in addition to the National Anthem.
GLORIANA RECEIVES ACM NOMINATION FOR NEW VOCAL GROUP
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“It is an absolute honor to be nominated for an ACM Award,” said Rachel Reinert. “We are going from just attending the ACM Awards and playing Freemont Street last year, before our CD was even released, to being nominated this year. We are all just so thankful for that and for all the support we have been getting – it’s amazing.”
Fan voting for the three newcomer categories will begin at VoteACM.com on Friday, February 26th, and will close on Friday, March 12th. The winner in each category will be announced shortly after and will move on to compete for Top New Artist of the Year.
HERE'S THE LIST OF A NEW ARTIST NOMINEES
TOP NEW SOLO VOCALIST
• Luke Bryan
• Jamey Johnson
• Chris Young
TOP NEW VOCAL DUO
• Bomshel
• Joey + Rory
• Steel Magnolia
TOP NEW VOCAL GROUP
• Eli Young Band
• Gloriana
• The Lost Trailers
KEVIN FOWLER SIGNS TO LYRIC STREET RECORDS
Lyric Street Records and Triple 8 Management gathered in Waco, Texas over the weekend to celebrate the signing of Kevin Fowler to the label’s artist roster prior to his show at The Heart of Texas Complex. A native of Amarillo, Texas, Fowler is an all-around artist who rocks his distinctive brand of southern country from the stage, winning devoted fans with such crowd favorites as “Beer Season” and “Best Mistake I Ever Made,” and delivers solidly as a songwriter, with such credits that include Montgomery Gentry’s recording “Long Line Of Losers” and George Jones’ recording “Beer, Bait And Ammo.”
With an already established loyal fanbase in the Southwest that has allowed him to sell more than 325,000 albums, and, in 2009 alone, over 180,000 hard tickets as a headlining act, Lyric Street Records is set to launch Fowler to country radio and retail at a national level.
Kevin Fowler’s first music on Lyric Street Records is expected this Spring.
MIRANDA'S "WHITE LIARS" GIVES TWO PEOPLE SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE, MIRANDA AND NATALIE
SONGWRITER, Natalie Hemby hasn't slept much lately and she doesn't care! The young woman who wrote Lee Ann Womack's critically heralded “The Bees,” the title track to Carrie Underwood's new Play On and the Eli Young Band's “Making A Mystery” lands her very first #1 country single - Miranda Lambert's “White Liar” - also becoming her first #1 record.
“I was texting Miranda all night…I was calling radio stations late at night… into the final hours,” Hemby confesses without a laugh. “Even if it wasn't my song, I wanted this so bad for Miranda. She deserved a #1 because she's so talented and wonderful and such a good girl.”
Hemby also co-wrote “Only Prettier,” “Airstream Song” and “Virginia Bluebell” to Lambert's Revolution, which is garnering some of the strongest in a career of critical acclaim.
“I knew that Miranda, who is so talented, was a huge deal,” Henby explains. “I knew she could do it all herself, so I just wanted to figure out what I could add or fill in to what she was doing. I have this little Miranda vault with ideas and lines that I think would fit her… you know, 'like only prettier…,' which is clever and funny just like her.
BURNS AND POE TO CRS
The Burns and Poe pairing combines the extraordinary talents of Keith Burns (Trick Pony) and Michelle Poe (formerly a Dreamworks recording artist and bassist for Hank Williams, Jr. and Dierks Bentley). Newly signed to Blue Steel Records, Keith and Michelle make their first Blue Steel introduction to country radio with the high-energy single "Don't Get No Better Than That" which is officially at radio February 2, 2010 (CDX Vol. 487). The corresponding music video is coming to big screen TV's across the nation in the coming days.
Burns & Poe are slated to release their first full-length album in Spring 2010.
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KEITH URBAN CMT CROSSROADS TAPING A MUST SEE SHOW |
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Jan 27, 2010 at 12:30 AM |
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KEITH URBAN CMT CROSSROADS TAPING A MUST SEE SHOW
 Our colleague, Becca Walls, attended last night's taping of the CMT Crossroads scheduled for airing this Spring, featuring KEITH URBAN and JOHN MAYER.
She reports the combination of their kindred spirits was "magical," as they exchanged and shared vocals and guitar licks on songs like Keith’s “Til Summer Comes Around,” “Sweet Thing,” “Tonight I Wanna Cry” and “If Ever I Could Love”, and several of John’s songs including “Perfectly Lonely” and “Gravity.”
One of their coolest interludes won't be seen on air. At one point while Keith and John were getting make-up touch ups, they broke out into a very cool, impromptu, instrumental version of “Folsom Prison Blues.” During another make-up break the two guys started noodling on their guitars and ended up playing the theme from Pink Panther. John complimented Urban saying,
“There’s something fun about meeting your match. I’m flying high tonight with someone who can speak the language and I’m just having a blast.” The Keith/John Crossroads will air sometime this spring on CMT.
BRAD PAISLEY’S AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR LAUNCHED ITS SECOND LEG
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American Saturday Night Tour will take a break this week and be back next weekend, Feb. 4-6 in Tupelo, MS, Birmingham, AL and Biloxi, MS. Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore are special guests on the tour.
Tickets for the previously announced Gillette Stadium – Boston, MA show on August 21 go on sale to the public Saturday, January 30 at 10:00am at TicketMaster.com or by phone at 866-448-7849. Ticket prices are $82.50, $52.50 and $29.50. Paisley will headline the show and other artists on the bill for the 7th Annual New England Country Music Festival include Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Sara Evans and Easton Corbin.
Paisley’s current single, “American Saturday Night,” is number five on the Billboard and Mediabase Country Singles Charts.
LADY A HANDLED THE SOPHOMORE ALBUM PRESSURE
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LADY A's new one, NEED YOU KNOW, hit stores today...and they're offering some cool things for those that buy the album.
Lady A is offering fans who purchase either the physical or the digital album of Need You Now one bonus track each month in 2010, with the first track available yesterday, Jan. 26.
To purchase the digital album in Lady A's new digital store, click HERE.
To purchase the physical album in Lady A's online store, click HERE.
MATT KENNON'S POWERFUL SINGLE "THE CALL"...CALLS UP MEMORIES FOR MATT
Newcomer, Matt Kennon grew up know that he came this close to never existing. His mother discovered she was pregnant with him after her marriage broke up and both his birth father and mom thought she should abort the pregnancy. When she tried, the baby was too far along and she had to carry Matt to term. Although he was raised by loving adoptive parents, knowing his past caused emotion scars he's come to terms because they, in effect, had saved him.
And, it was that life experience that led to writing his single, "The Call.
He tells us, "You know growing up life can throw you some curves and you can hit a low point in life where I think you can hear a whisper in your ear that says you need a helping hand and a friend or you need to know that somebody cares and that's where song stems from...it's knowing that you're not alone, that whatever you're going through is temporary and this too will pass...make the most of life." He adds, “I don’t want to sing about anything that
I haven’t been through, it’s honest and it’s real."
FINAL PHASE OF VOTING BEGINS FOR BON JOVI'S PERFORMANCE ON THE 52ND ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS
As previously announced, current GRAMMY® Award nominee Bon Jovi will perform on the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards and participate in a special interactive "You Pick It, They Play It!" fan vote. As part of the band's performance, fans will have an opportunity to decide which Bon Jovi hit the band will perform during their segment and the final phase of voting has now begun. Viewers may vote for one out of three favorite Bon Jovi songs up until the band's performance on Music's Biggest Night® when the results will be revealed live. The three songs were selected from six initial choices by first-round fan voting. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Jan. 31, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Beginning this week, viewers can log on to www.cbs.com/grammys and vote for one out of the following three hit Bon Jovi songs:
1. "Always"
2. "It's My Life"
3. "Livin' On A Prayer."
There is no registration to vote, and fans may vote as often as they wish. Additionally, a 30-second clip of each song may be viewed. Fans may vote at www.cbs.com/grammys for which hit song the band should perform as part of their segment, and voting will continue up until Bon Jovi's performance on the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 31, when the song with the most votes is revealed.
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