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GEORGE STRAIT HAS 30 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF TOP 10 BILLBOARD HITS |
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Written by Neil Haislop
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Apr 13, 2010 at 11:50 PM |
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GEORGE STRAIT HAS 30 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF TOP 10 BILLBOARD HITS
 Sometimes the terms, "King" or "Queen," of something are just terms to hype artists that wanna be so Royal. But, not in the case of King George Strait. Billboard announced yesterday that Strait has accomplished what no other artist in the history of Billboard charts has – 30 years of consecutive Top 10 hits. With his current single from the TWANG album, “I Gotta Get to You” jumping from No. 12 to No. 9 on Billboard’s radio airplay list, Strait’s number of Top 10 hits totals 82 and marks 2010 as the historic 30th year milestone.
Billboard writes, “30 years into his unparalleled career, the 'King of Country' shows no signs of abdicating the throne.”
“It just continues to be one heck of a ride that I'm enjoying every minute of,” responds Strait. “Time does fly when you’re having fun. Thanks to all of my fans for their support. Long live country music!”
Strait landed his first Top 10 in 1981 with his first single, "Unwound."
With a career spanning more than 30 years, George Strait has the most number one singles of any artist in history including Elvis (57 To Date inclusive of all charts). He has sold more than 68.5 million records and with 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. TOBY KEITH, ACM MUSIC LIFTING LIVESTM & STAND UP TO CANCER PARTNER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH
TOBY KEITH PLANS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
TO HONOR MEMORY OF fellow musician Wayman Tisdale
AT THE 45th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® AWARDS
COUNTRY MUSIC’S PARTY OF THE YEAR™
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Country music legend Toby Keith and ACM Lifting Lives will partner at the Awards for Keith’s performance of “Cryin’ For Me (Wayman’s Song)” with Dave Koz in support of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), the charity selected this year by ACM Lifting Lives.
ACM Lifting Lives is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. Last year, ACM Lifting Lives raised $100,000 for Wounded Warrior Project from downloads and direct donations as a result of Trace Adkins’ performance on the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Keith will perform “Cryin’ For Me (Wayman’s Song),” a song he wrote in memory of his friend and fellow musician, Wayman Tisdale. A three-time All-American at the University of Oklahoma, former NBA player and accomplished jazz bassist, Tisdale passed away unexpectedly last May from complications resulting from the cancer treatments that had seemingly cured him. Keith wrote the song as a tribute to his friend, intending to play it at Tisdale’s funeral. The benefiting charity of this special show moment, SU2C, seemed like a perfect fit as the funds raised will go to cancer research.
Fans will be able to pre-order the performance on the iTunes Store today and download the audio and video of Keith’s performance following the show. All proceeds from downloads will benefit Stand Up To Cancer. SU2C’s mission is to accelerate groundbreaking cancer research – being conducted by teams of scientists from institutions across the country - that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. Viewers will also have the opportunity to donate at www.LiftingLives.org <http://www.liftinglives.org> .
“Wayman was an amazing guy. In the song there’s a line that says ‘he showed us how to live and now he showed me how to die.’ Both of those were true. He didn’t frown on people for how they live, he led by example. He showed you how you're supposed to live and he died with so much dignity,” said Keith. “I am happy to partner with ACM Lifting Lives and SU2C to donate proceeds of the performance downloads to support this important cause.” TIM McGRAW'S TALENTED FAMILY TRIO?
Tim McGraw declares "..that's not going to happen." He's referring to having three talented daughters that might want singing careers. Tim has three daughters who could easily follow in his and their mom Faith Hill’s footsteps, but he tells the New Orleans Times-Picayune, “They all can sing, and they love it. But that’s not going to happen. Not as long as I can help it.” But ultimately he realizes that if it’s something they really want he’ll have to support them. “I know. If they want to be in music or movies or whatever, I’m supportive of anything that they want to do,” Tim says. “I just would like them to have a “Dr.” in front of their name. Like Dr. Gracie McGraw. And then go do whatever you want to do. Ultimately, when it comes down to it, you’re going to support them whatever they want to do, and be proud of them.”
CARRIE HAS NOTCHED UP THE SEXY FACTOR ON TOUR
Carrie Underwood has kicked the sexy factor up a notch with her on-stage costumes on her new Play On tour, with things like a spandex catsuit and other form-fitting ensembles. Her stylist recently shared some of the scoop on how the wardrobe came together with People Country. Carrie enlisted the help of Soyon
An, who is one of the costume designers for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. While some people might think some of the outfits are a bit bold for Carrie, Soyon says, ”She’s very fashion forward and very open to different types of clothing. She wasn’t intimidated at all–she was ready for it. It’s a tough look but it’s her attitude–and obviously she’s got the body for it.”
DON'T SAY THE GOOD LUCK WISH, "BREAK A LEG" TO KELLIE PICKLER
Kellie Pickler took a tumble in Las Vegas on Friday while walking around the city. It was probably her pride that suffered the most, but she did end up with a sprained ankle that was swollen and black and blue, forcing her to do her show the next night from a chair. She shared the event on Twitter saying, "In Vegas. Tripped and sprained my ankle in front of a wedding chapel. Paramedics come, everyone stares, completely embarrassing." By Sunday night she tweeted, "Wonder if it would look weird if I sing tonight with my foot in a bucket of ice....??? I'm all loopy from the pain medication." Her next stop on the Fearless tour with Taylor Swift will be this Thursday night in Los Angeles where they have a two-night run.
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Last Updated ( Apr 14, 2010 at 12:10 AM )
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SHANIA TWAIN LANDS OWN TV SHOW |
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Written by Neil Haislop
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Apr 09, 2010 at 12:03 AM |
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SHANIA TWAIN LANDS OWN TV SHOW
 People.com reports Shania Twain has her own TV show...titled "Why Not."
The hour-long series premieres on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. "The show will follow Twain as she begins her climb back to the top, a personal journey filled with risk, revelations and unexpected adventures," says a statement from the network.
This is Shania's second foray in front of the camera since her marriage to Robert "Mutt" Lange fell apart in May 2008 over his relationship with her then-friend – and employee – Marie-Anne Thiébaud.
SHANIA has been personally getting back into the public eye. She has posted several personal videos on her Web site in recent months, chronicling her world travels, fun times with her son Eja, 8, and her blossoming romance with her boyfriend Frédéric, who is Thiébaud's ex-husband.
In February, Twain, who has recently been spotted in New York, posted a video – shot in Canada by Thiébaud – in which she visits a radio station, jokes about her junk-food cravings and the effect of the cold weather on her skin, and banters with her Swiss-born beau, whose French-inflected voice can be heard throughout.
Last August, she posted a video travelogue documenting a skydiving trip in Florida, a camel-riding adventure in Egypt and a bike ride through a London park with Thiébaud, whom in an accompanying letter she called her "most constant companion."
JERROD NIEMANN MAKES GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT
Jerrod Niemann has a hit on his hands, and he’s spreading the love with his very fresh sounding, fast-rising Top 30 single, “Lover, Lover.” And, as if that wasn't cool enough, this weekend, the Kansas native will make his Grand Ole Opry debut with a performance on both Saturday night Opry shows. Looking ahead to his first time on the Opry stage, Niemann shares, “It’s still just an amazing thought to stand in that circle like so many great country music legends have. So, I really try not to think about it too much,” as he adds with a smile, “that way, I won’t be nervous ‘til after I play.”
In addition to listening for “Lover, Lover” on the radio, fans can hear it now, along with selected other tracks, at www.jerrodniemannofficial.com <http://www.jerrodniemannofficial.com/> .
"MY BEST DAYS ARE AHEAD OF ME," METAPHOR FOR DANNY GOKEY'S FUTURE
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CHRIS JANSON NEWEST TALENT DELIVERY FROM BNA
Newcomer Chris Janson is the latest addition to the BNA Records label and Chris is already making waves with the rockin’ country energy of his debut single, ”‘Til a Woman Comes Along.” He’s been performing since the age of 11, so seeing his first release become one of the hottest new singles at country radio this week is a mighty nice welcome for the Missouri native. It’s a song that Chris co-wrote, and he says it’s all about the way that guys tend to live before they find “the one.”
CRAIG MORGAN LOVIN' IT ON UNDERWOOD TOUR
Craig Morgan is on the road opening Carrie Underwood’s Play On Tour. With nearly 20 shows behind them already, Craig has nothing but the nicest things to say about Carrie and her team. And while Craig also recalls having a great time on the road with Trace Adkins, he laughs that there’s at least one area where Carrie has it all over Trace.
Craig Morgan talks about touring with Carrie Underwood.
“I’ve been touring for about ten years, and this is really the first time that I’ve been on a tour of this magnitude with someone who is so gracious. Now, I’ve been out with Trace Adkins, and I will say he was gracious. He just wasn’t near as pretty when he was bein’ so gracious. (laughs) But honestly, it’s absolutely amazing. Carrie, as well as everyone in her staff, everyone that works with her, have just been extremely cordial. It’s a lot of fun. They’re a great bunch of people to work with, and on top of that, catering’s awesome.” (laughs)
LAURA BELL BUNDY, BILLY CURRINGTON, JOHN FOGERTY, JACK INGRAM FEATURING DIERKS BENTLEY, TOBY KEITH WITH DAVE KOZ,
MIRANDA LAMBERT, RASCAL FLATTS AND DARIUS RUCKER
TO PERFORM AT THE 45th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® AWARDS COUNTRY MUSIC’S PARTY OF THE YEAR™
The Academy of Country Music announced today that Laura Bell Bundy, Billy Currington, John Fogerty, Jack Ingram featuring Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith with Dave Koz, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker are scheduled to perform as part of the 45th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, hosted by Reba McEntire. In addition, Kristen Bell, Jamie Foxx, Julianne Hough, LL COOL J, Matthew McConaughey and LeAnn Rimes are scheduled as presenters. The ceremony, which honors country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging artists, is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18th, 2010 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.
These artists join previously announced performers Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood.
STEVE WARINER RETURNS TO A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION ON APRIL 10
Steve Wariner returns to A Prairie Home Companion this Saturday, April 10, as it airs live from the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The beloved show is heard by more than four million listeners each week on some 590 public radio stations, and abroad on America One and the Armed Forces Networks in Europe and the Far East. For more information on A Prairie Home Companion, including your local station to tune in for the live broadcast and re-airing on Sunday, please visit http://www.prairiehome.org.
During his performance Wariner will debut a new song, “Spokes in a Wheel.” With a lilting melody and memorable chorus, the lyrics tell us to take care of the earth and each other because “we’re all connected, we’re all affected by every single thing that we do.”
“I wrote this song with my good friend Kent Blazy, and it’s been in my ‘favorite’ stack for a while,” says Wariner. “It was the first song I recorded after completing the Chet project. I just love what it says about how we’re all responsible for this planet and what we’re leaving to our children. It’s also a really positive message about how each of us can make this world better in our own way.” The song is available for download at amazon.com.
LAURA BELL BUNDY's PERFORMANCE SPOT ON THE ACM AWARDS PLUS TWO CMT MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Five days prior to the release of Laura Bell Bundy's major label debut, Achin' and Shakin,' news regarding her performance at the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards is official. Bundy will perform her debut single, "Giddy On Up," and it will be what she describes as "Cirque de Bundy."
"We'll be in Vegas so my main goal is to provide everyone watching with a performance that is entertaining and unpredictable. You know, I'm not opposed to being shot out of a cannon," Bundy says with a laugh. "Seriously though, I am extremely flattered to be performing at the ACM Awards."
More good news came this week when Bundy received two CMT Music Awards nominations for her debut music video "Giddy On Up." She is the only female solo artist up for USA Weekend's Breakthrough Video of the Year and she is nominated in the Female Video of the Year category.
After the ACM awards, Bundy will fly to NYC for a performance on April 20 on Good Morning America. In addition, Bundy will be featured in a half-hour documentary series, Introducing: Laura Bell Bundy, which premieres Sunday, April 11 at 11pm ET on GAC.
TAMMY COCHRAN HIT INSPIRES PERSONAL TRIBUTES TO FALLEN SOLDIERS
In 2001 Tammy Cochran scored a #9 hit with a tribute to her two deceased brothers titled "Angels In Waiting." Now, according to troopradio.com, that song has been adopted by soldiers in the field in Iraq and Afghanistan as their personal tribute to fellow soldiers that have died in action.
The site's program director told Tammy's camp, "Some of our soldiers have received tattoos of angels holding dead soldiers. They have all said that they came up with the angel theme because of her song “Angels In Waiting” and that they had the song playing over and over again while they received the tattoo. They have said that the received the tattoos in order to remember their friends. Right now one of them (the tattoo) is one the main page: www.troopradio.com <http://www.troopradio.com> ,The site www.troopradio.com <http://www.troopradio.com> (link to site)
Tammy was touched when she heard how her song is impacting soldiers in the field. She said, "When I wrote 'Angels In Waiting,' it was to honor my brothers and their memory. I had no idea how much this song would impact the lives of others. Even now, after several years it still continues to amaze me. I feel very honored that the men and women who fight for our country have chosen this song to honor those who have paid the ultimate price. This is the highest compliment I have ever received."
BO BICE RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM
American Idol alum Bo Bice will release his third album, aptly titled, 3, on May 18th (Saguaro Road Records in association with Bo’s own Sugar Money Records). Soulful southern blues and rock, gospel-like choruses, Americana and a touch of country, the new album is much like Bice himself; irresistibly likeable, filled with easygoing charm and undeniable talent.
“I feel the new CD, 3, is my strongest to date,” says Bo, “filled with a plethora of sounds that show people who the real Bo Bice is.” “There's something for everyone; country, soul, rock & roll...it's like your favorite pair of jeans; it just feels right.”
RADNEY FOSTER TO TOUR WITH JEWEL
Radney Foster will tour for Jewel on her acoustic Star Light Café Tour in June.
"Jewel is as engaging and natural vocalist as I have ever heard and her songwriting is always piercingly to the point," Foster says. "It is my privilege to share a stage with her."
Foster’s latest CD, Revival, was released in September, 2009. His single, “Angel Flight” hit No. 1 on the Texas Music Chart last month and the video spent 6 weeks in GAC’s Top 20 Countdown.
Foster opens the shows with a solo set in 14 cities beginning June 11 in Atlanta and ending June 27 in Seattle.
June 11 Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy Center
June 12 Robinsonville, MS Horseshoe Tunica
June 13 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Ctr. Concert Hall
June 15 Oklahoma City, OK Rose State Performing Arts Center
June 16 Kansas City, KS Midland Theater
June 17 Salina, KS Stiefel Theater
June 18 Denver, CO Arvada Center
June 19 Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Center
June 21 Boise, ID Idaho Botanical Gardens
June 22 Missoula, MT The Wilma Theater
June 24 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory
June 25 Portland, OR Oregon Zoo Amphitheater
June 26 Jacksonville, OR Britt Pavilion
June 27 Seattle, WA Woodland Park Zoo Amphitheater
COLT FORD'S STREAMING HD CONCERT OUT APRIL 30TH
Media delivery portal True View Live and Average Joes Entertainment recording artist, Colt Ford, have partnered to provide a unique, High-Definition Colt Ford online concert experience to fans in the luxury of their living rooms.
Ford’s April 30 concert at Murray State University in Murray, Ky., will be broadcast live in a streaming, High-Definition format to online fans around the world for $9.95. Tampa-based interactive HD company, True View Live, will film and stream the show at www.TrueViewLive.com, which will be accessible via Ford’s official website (www.ColtFord.com) and his social media sites, including Facebook, Myspace and iLike.
“We are thrilled to bring Colt Ford’s dynamic stage show to his fans in true High-Definition, with no buffering and no stream interruption, for an experience that viewers have never seen before,” says Kevin Jones, True View Live Media and Marketing Director. “True View Live utilizes the latest in Internet streaming technology to ensure that our customers’ viewing experience is unrivaled. By targeting the most popular social networking platforms, fans will be able to enjoy and share in the live concert-going experience, even when they are unable to attend the show in person. We think the high-energy, live performance of Colt Ford is the perfect setting to showcase this new technology.”
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Last Updated ( Apr 09, 2010 at 12:33 AM )
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CHESNEY HELPS NATIONAL PARKS |
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Written by Neil Haislop
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Apr 07, 2010 at 12:46 AM |
CHESNEY HELPS NATIONAL PARKS
 Kenny Chesney is set to raise up to $500,000 for the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) to help preserve America’s national parks. The partnership is through the Nature Valley National Parks Project, a new program that will fund important restoration projects at the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Biscayne National Parks.
“To me, there’s nothing better than being outside, enjoying the parks, the lakes and the oceans – and that’s what makes protecting our national parks so important,” said Kenny Chesney. “Teaming up with Nature Valley to raise awareness and funds is a great way to make sure the public realizes how special these parks are and that they can have a hand in keeping them available to generations to come.”
Now through May 9, Kenny Chesney fans can purchase tickets to “Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D” throughPreserveTheParks.com. For each of the first 50,000 movie tickets purchased online, Nature Valley and Kenny Chesney will donate $1 to the NPCA. The film opens nationwide April 21.
THE BIG D AND BUBBA SHOW NAMES JASON ALDEAN “2010 NATIONALCOUNTRY MUSIC CHAMPION”
The Big D and Bubba Show put their spin on March Madness with their own “Road to the Country Music Championship.” Each day last week, the radio hosts randomly matched up Country artists and encouraged listeners to call in and pick their favorites. In a huge upset, country stars Tim McGraw and Reba McEntire were edged out by Jason Aldean, who took home the “golden biscuit” trophy.
Click the link below to hear Aldean accept his award:
http://www.bigdandbubba.com/pages/videoplayer.html?uri=channels/338347/858222
Click this link below to see the final bracket:
http://www.bigdandbubba.com/pages/archive2010.html?feed=381803&article=6936206
CMT ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND FINALISTS FOR THE “2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS”
Voting begins today for the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, country music’s only fan-voted award show, with the announcement of this year’s first round finalists. Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Sugarland lead the pack in first round nominations with four each, followed by Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band, who each garnered three.
Beginning today, Monday, April 5 at 11:00 a.m., ET, fans can vote on CMT.com for their favorite artists to determine the final nominees for CMT’s ninth annual awards show. Country music’s biggest stars will rock Nashville when the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premieres LIVE on Wednesday, June 9 on CMT and CMT.com.
The first round of voting for the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS runs from Monday, April 5 through Monday, May 3, only at CMT.com, where fans will select from the top nominees in each category. On Tuesday, May 11, CMT will announce the four finalists in each of the categories, except VIDEO OF THE YEAR. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through June 8 to determine the winners of the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at CMT.com and via text message throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night’s big winner.
The nominees in each of the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS categories include:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.
• Jason Aldean – “The Truth”
• Kenny Chesney – “Out Last Night”
• Toby Keith – “American Ride”
• Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
• Miranda Lambert – “White Liar”
• Brad Paisley – “Welcome to the Future”
• Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
• Carrie Underwood – “Cowboy Casanova”
• Keith Urban – “‘Til Summer Comes Around”
• Zac Brown Band – “Toes”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
• Jason Aldean – “The Truth”
• Kenny Chesney – “Out Last Night”
• Billy Currington – “People Are Crazy”
• Toby Keith – “American Ride”
• Tim McGraw – “Southern Voice”
• Brad Paisley – “Welcome to the Future”
• Darius Rucker – “Alright”
• Keith Urban – “‘Til Summer Comes Around”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
• Laura Bell Bundy – “Giddy On Up”
• Miranda Lambert – “White Liar”
• Martina McBride – “I Just Call You Mine”
• Reba McEntire – “Consider Me Gone”
• Kellie Pickler – “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You”
• Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
• Carrie Underwood – “Cowboy Casanova”
• Lee Ann Womack – “Solitary Thinkin’”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
• Gloriana – “How Far Do You Wanna Go?”
• Lady Antebellum – “American Honey”
• Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
• Rascal Flatts – “Here Comes Goodbye”
• Rascal Flatts – “Summer Nights”
• Trailer Choir – “Rockin’ the Beer Gut”
• Zac Brown Band – “Highway 20 Ride”
• Zac Brown Band – “Toes”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
• Bomshel – “Fight Like a Girl”
• Brooks & Dunn – “Indian Summer”
• Brooks & Dunn – “My Maria” from INVITATION ONLY: BROOKS & DUNN
• Caitlin & Will – “Address in the Stars”
• Joey + Rory – “Play the Song”
• Steel Magnolia – “Keep On Lovin’ You”
• Sugarland – “Keep You”
• Sugarland – “Nightswimming/Joey”
USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist's major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)
• Ryan Bingham – “The Weary Kind”
• Luke Bryan – “Do I”
• Laura Bell Bundy – “Giddy On Up”
• Easton Corbin – “A Little More Country Than That”
• Randy Houser – “Boots On”
• Justin Moore – “Small Town USA”
• Steel Magnolia – “Keep On Lovin’ You”
• Chris Young – “Gettin’ You Home”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
• Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams – “Heaven” from CMT CROSSROADS: BRYAN ADAMS AND JASON ALDEAN
• Brooks & Dunn featuring Billy Gibbons – “Honky Tonk Stomp”
• Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews – “I’m Alive”
• Jamey Johnson and Shooter Jennings – “Somewhere Between Jennings and Jones” from CMT CROSSROADS: SHOOTER JENNINGS AND JAMEY JOHNSON
• John Mellencamp featuring Karen Fairchild – “A Ride Back Home”
• Kellie Pickler featuring Taylor Swift – “Best Days of Your Life”
• Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins – “Hillbilly Bone”
• Sugarland featuring The B-52s – “Love Shack” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
• Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams – “Heaven” from CMT CROSSROADS: BRYAN ADAMS AND JASON ALDEAN
• Dierks Bentley – “Sideways” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
• Lady Antebellum – “Lookin’ For A Good Time” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
• Reba McEntire – “Consider Me Gone” from INVITATION ONLY: REBA
• Tim McGraw – “Southern Voice” from INVITATION ONLY: TIM McGRAW
• Brad Paisley – “Then” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
• Sugarland featuring The B-52s – “Love Shack” from the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
• Carrie Underwood – “Temporary Home” from INVITATION ONLY: CARRIE UNDERWOOD
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Best video director of the year; awarded to the director for his or her body of work from the past year
• Deaton Flanigan (award eligible videos include: Jason Aldean’s “The Truth” and Carrie Underwood’s “Temporary Home”)
• Darren Doane (award eligible videos include: Zac Brown Band’s “Toes” and “Highway 20 Ride”)
• Trey Fanjoy (award eligible videos include: Reba McEntire’s “Consider Me Gone” and Lady Antebellum’s “American Honey”)
• Chris Hicky (award eligible videos include: Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” and Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA”)
• Michael Salomon (award eligible videos include: Toby Keith’s “American Ride” and Dierks Bentley’s “Sideways”)
• Shaun Silva (award eligible videos include: Kenny Chesney’s “Out Last Night” and Rascal Flatts’ “Summer Nights”)
• Roman White (award eligible videos include: Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” and Kellie Pickler’s “Best Days of Your Life”)
• Theresa Wingert (award eligible videos include: Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova” and Martina McBride’s “I Just Call You Mine”)
ZAC BROWN BAND WANTS FAN VOTES FOR ACM AWARDS
The Zac Brown Band, winner of the 2010 Best New Artist Grammy, heads out on tour with one goal: "We want to blow fans away every time," says front man Zac Brown. And following the band's latest addition of a "eat-and-greet" pre-show ritual, where they invite fans to join them while dining on southern-cuisine specialties created by Zac himself, it's no surprise they've been nominated for the Academy of Country Music's fan-voted Entertainer of the Year award.
Entertainer of the Year is now open and votes for Zac Brown Band can be cast at: http://bit.ly/ZBB-ACM
BLAKE SHELTON DANCE CONTEST
Hundreds of Country music fans and line dance enthusiasts turned out for a two-week, three-round Blake Shelton “Hillbilly Bone” dance competition at world-famous Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, Texas.
Contestants competed for a chance to win autographed Blake Shelton memorabilia and merchandise. Fifty dancers were chosen in each of the first two preliminary rounds, based on their mastery of Billy Bob’s dance instructor Wendell Nelson’s custom line dance for Shelton’s No. 1 hit single, “Hillbilly Bone.” Ten lucky contestants (pictured below) were chosen in the third and final round as the competition winners.
Shelton’s Hillbilly Bone SIX PAK release, featuring Trace Adkins on the self-titled hit single, has remained in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart since its release four weeks ago and has already sold more than 140,000 copies to date.
Nashville-based dance venue marketing company, Marco Club Connection, organized the “Hillbilly Bone” club promotion and dance contest with Shelton’s label, Reprise Records. More photos from the competition are available at www.MarcoClubConnection.com.
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Last Updated ( Apr 07, 2010 at 12:51 AM )
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CARRIE MAKES IT A DOZEN CHART TOPPERS |
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Written by Neil Haislop
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Mar 30, 2010 at 12:26 PM |
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CARRIE MAKES IT A DOZEN CHART TOPPERS
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#1 single of her career and the second chart-topper from her Platinum-
certified Play On collection. Sprinting to the top of Billboard’s Hot
Country Songs in just 18 weeks, the song hit the chart summit faster
than any other single this year. DARRYL WORLEY MAKES EIGHTH VISIT TO ENTERTAIN TROOPS Darryl Worley returns overseas for the eighth time to perform for U.S.
Troops as part of the Stars for Stripes tour. The "We've Not
Forgotten" tour will take place throughout Iraq from April 29 - May 3.
In addition to full band concerts, Worley will also be performing
special acoustic sets at various remote FOB's (Forward Operating
Bases) for troops who rarely receive celebrity entertainment.
A long-time supporter for the United States Armed Forces, Worley has
toured somewhere overseas at least once a year since 2002. In
recognition of those efforts, he has received numerous awards for his
service, including the VFW Americanism Award, the USO Merit Honor and
the U.S. Army Appreciation Award. Although, Worley says he doesn't
make these trips to promote his career or for publicity. It's merely
his way to show support to the troops.
KIX THE COUNTDOWN HOST HOSTS PARTY IN BIG APPLE
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advertising agencies heard directly from the host of American Country
Countdown at a special luncheon held March 25. Johnny Utah’s, an urban
cowboy-chic restaurant complete with Manhattan’s only mechanical bull,
was the site as Kix Brooks and members of Citadel Media’s Ad Sales
team extolled the reach, audience and future growth plans of the show.
Each attendee went home with an autographed Brooks & Dunn CD and one
lucky client won a Kix Brooks autographed guitar.
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Kix Brooks Not Taking Freedom For Granted Half of Country's biggest
duo Brooks & Dunn steps up to the plate by recognizing the importance
of educating our veterans. Nashville's Lipscomb University held a
ceremony in honor of their Yellow Ribbon program which enables
veterans & their families to obtain a full scholarship into the
school's undergraduate program. Click on Photo to see Kix Brooks &
Gretchen Wilson's performances..
ALAN JACKSON TO APPEAR ON A&E's PRIVATE SESSIONS
In addition to Alan Jackson's appearance on David Letterman's show,
Jay Leno and Ellen to celebrate today's launch of his new album,
FREIGHT TRAIN, Jackson will appear on A&E’s acclaimed interview &
performance series, Private Sessions with Lynn Hoffman. Featuring an
extended interview, as well as performances of classic Jackson songs
and material from FREIGHT TRAIN, the hourlong episode will premiere
Sunday, April 11, at 9 AM ET on A&E.
GRETCHEN'S "I GOT YOUR COUNTRY RIGHT HERE" ALBUM OUT TODAY
Gretchen Wilson's fourth studio album, I Got Your Country Right Here,
hits stores on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, and she will perform her "Work
Hard, Play Harder" hit single on the "CBS Early Show" on Wednesday
morning, March 31. Gretchen produced the album with Blake Chancey and
John Rich, and the disc is the first release on her recently-launched
Redneck Records label.
The three-star album review in this week's People Magazine called
the title track "butt kicking" and the "Earrings Song," penned by
Rivers Rutherford, Monty Criswell, "a catfight-ready stomp." Michael
McCall writes, "Her first album for her own company ratchets up
everything she's accentuated from the start: Blustery southern rock
touting a hard-partying, one-of-the-boys attitude and an in-your-face
allegiance to blue-collar ideals" in his Associated Press review.
Gretchen co-wrote two songs on the album and turned to Nashville's
heaviest hitters on the other nine cuts. In addition to Rutherford and
Criswell, Al Anderson, Dave Berg, Becca Bramlett, Rodney Clawson,
Dallas Davidson, Bob Dipiero, Tom Hambridge, Terry McBride, Vicky
McGehee, John Rich, Chris Stapleton, Jeffrey Steele, Sam & Annie
Tate, Bobby Terry all contributed songs on the album. "The songwriters
are the creative heart and soul that is the beginning of this
project," said Gretchen.
In addition to the 11-song album, Gretchen is offering a unique Deluxe
Edition Package, which includes the I Got Your Country Right Here CD,
a 32-page full-color photo book containing never-before-seen pictures
of Gretchen at work and at play, a poster-size replica of the U.S.
Constitution and a 3' x 5' "I Got Your Country Right Here" flag in a
special collector's box. The special package is offered only through www.RedneckRecords.com
, and Gretchen is autographing the first 500 copies. ACM OFFERS TWO DAYS OF FREE, OPEN-TO-THE PUBLIC CONCERTS
The Academy of Country Music is hosting two days of all-star concerts
at the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas during The Week Vegas
Goes Country™! ACM Weekend on Fremont Street Experience will feature
top newcomer category winners, Luke Bryan, Joey + Rory and Gloriana,
special guests and headliners Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert
performing on two different stages to crowds downtown. The weekend-
long party leading up to the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music
Awards is sponsored by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
and will feature Emily West, The Band Perry, Danny Gokey, David Nail
and Lady Antebellum on April 16, 2010 and Joey + Rory, Gloriana, Randy
Rogers Band, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert on April 17, 2010.
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BRAD PRANKS HIS WIFE cf.com Brad Paisley's wife Kimberly may never leave her 2 year old son, Huckleberry, home with dad again. That's because when she went to New York for business related to her acting career recently, she left dad Brad in charge and came home to a surprise..Brad says,"And, she left me this big list of things to do, like 'no gluten, be sure he takes a nap, no TV.' So, what we did, my band and I when she left, we had a coast-is-clear situation, we went and bought a doll, life-sized, most realistic doll we could find and dressed it up in his clothes and filmed where we had the doll on a horse. And, we wanted to see how far down this hill the stroller would go and we filmed all this stuff, these ficticious things that we put my son through...shooting guns, a revolver shooting at a target, he's not even two. And, when she got home I had it all edited and showed it to her and pressed play...she thought it was horrifying but hilarious." Will the film make Huck a star?..."No," says Brad. "We showed it to some people at the Sedona Film Festival and the wanted to show it. I said I didn't want to really put this film out showing my son, but they said they just wanted to show it at the festival and no one else would see it. But, I don't really want it out, I don't want it on the internet." Brad says he will probably show it at some other film festivals but not make it available to the public. ALSO, ... BRAD PAISLEY WON'T CAMPAIGN FOR ACM ENTERTAINER OF YEAR TROPHY Brad is one of 8 nominees for this year's ACM Entertainer of the Year award. But, he doesn't plan on doing any personal campaigning for votes. "I'm uncomfortable campaigning," he says simply. "Honestly, I don't like that part of it. I understand that people love to get involved and it's cool that they can, but vote for who you want." PAISLEY may not need to do any personal campaigning other than what he did by the example of putting on one of the most entertaining tours of the last year and 3 months. The Academy of Country Music Awards, air Sunday, April 18, on CBS at 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central, with Reba McIntire as host from Las Vegas. The award – the ACM's top honor – is selected by fans via an online ballot, with voting to begin April 1. GRETCHEN WILSON PROMINENT ON ITUNES cf.com Gretchen Wilson’s fourth studio album, I Got Your Country Right Here, hits stores on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, and fans can pre-order the 11- cut album iTunes now. The new disc is featured on the Music Main Page and Country Page and in the pre-order section on both pages of the popular digital music site. Fans in the U.S. and Canada can access the cd directly at: U.S. http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/i-got-your-country-right-here/id361326735 Canada: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/preorder/i-got-your-country-right-here/id361326735 Gretchen’s “Work Hard, Play Harder” hit single is Top 30 on the national country charts, and the corresponding music video is in rotation at CMT Pure, CMT and GAC and a host of other regional and local video shows and video pools. The “Work Hard, Play Harder” music video can be viewed by clicking: http://www.gretchenwilson.com/playharder <http://www.gretchenwilson.com/playharder/> . PERSONAL NOTE: Gretchen Wilson's new album on her own label is a tribute to the Honky Tonk soul she has and that made her famous in the first place. If you liked her the first time you heard her, you'll love her now thanks to anthems like the title song, and the first single, "Work Hard, Play Harder." The whole collection makes you want to go on a honky tonk hopping, beer-drinkin', chick-chasing weekend that you hope never ends. That's a tribute to Blake Chancey's ability to totally get Wilson (who co-produced the record). Beyond, the patented kickers, Gretchen showed off her ability to sing it slow and sultry with the tale of irresistible temptation in "I'm Only Human." Plus she closes out the CD with one of the best female ballad vocals delivered by anybody in a long time on a great song. With simple guitar and cello accompaniment, Gretchen delivers her most sensitive, evocative, heart grabbing vocal yet on the 11th cut of the record, "I'd Love To Be Your Last." Going with your own indy label is always a gamble, but Gretchen Wilson has given herself a great shot with this debut album on her Redneck Records. FANS INVITED TO HELP SELECT HIT SONG FOR BROOKS & DUNN'S FINAL ACM PERFORMANCE AS A DUOBrooks & Dunn, the best-selling duo in the history of country music, will perform one of their hit songs as voted on by their fans on the 45TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/ delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The duo is embarking on their final tour together this summer, and this will mark their final ACADEMY OF MUSIC COUNTRY AWARDS performance as a duo. Beginning today, viewers can log onto www.cbs.com/brooksdunn <http://www.cbs.com/brooksdunn > to vote in two phases for one of their six favorite Brooks & Dunn songs: My Maria Brand New Man Red Dirt Road Neon Moon You're Gonna Miss Me Boot Scootin' Boogie There is no registration to vote, and fans may vote one time per day. Additionally, a 30-second clip of each song is available for listening. Phase one voting begins Wednesday, March 24 at 2:59 PM, ET/ 11:59 AM, PT. The second phase begins on Wednesday, April 14 at 2:59 PM, ET/11:59 AM, PT, when the list narrows down to the top three songs. Fans may again vote at www.cbs.com/brooksdunn <http://www.cbs.com/brooksdunn > to decide which hit song the duo will perform on the broadcast. Voting will continue up until Brooks & Dunn’s final live performance as a duo on the 45TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on Sunday, April 18. BEEN THERE, DRUNK THAT” INSPIRES NEW VIDEO AND DRUNKEN SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE cf.com Brady Seals recently released the anthem-in-the-making new radio single, “Been There, Drunk That,” from his current album, Play Time, along with timely PSAs encouraging responsible drinking. To counterbalance the sensible and sober message, Seals filmed a dizzying and entertaining video for the song and launched BeenThere DrunkThat.com as a social networking site celebrating and lamenting drunken tales and porcelain bowl praying. From moonshine to cognac and beer pong to body shots, “Been There, Drunk That,” written by Seals and Bill Whyte, name checks about every alcoholic beverage known to partiers and every possible way to consume it. The video needed to be equally festive so StarCity hired Nashville director James King who used the city’s nightlife as a backdrop shooting in hotspots such as Tin Pan Alley, Valentino’s and East Nashville’s Red Door. Throughout the video, Seals acts as the voice of reason, telling the inebriated main character, comedian/actor Taylor Mosbey, “no thanks Joe, I’ve been down that road, been there, drunk that.” Check out the video on Brady's YouTube page here and look for it soon on CMT Pure, CMT.com, GACtv.com, Roughstock.com and Yahoo! Music, among many other sites. Digital Rodeo posted a behind-the-scenes look at “Been There, Drunk That” here. |
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KENNY CHESNEY READY TO RE-VISIT THE OPRAH SHOW
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The Oprah Winfrey episode will air April 9. Providing a first peek at the movie, centered around 5 of the singer/songwriter's dozen NFL stadium shows from last year, Chesney will also give Oprah a view into the man who exists beyond the rock star.
“If there's one thing about Oprah,” Chesney says of the talk show host, “it's the way she makes you feel so comfortable and so understood. I've done her show three times, I think, and every time, you work harder than you realize – ‘cause you just want to be as good as she is - and you open up more than you knew you could… and sometimes you even find out things about yourself. Or at least, I do!"
ALSO...Chesney took a field team from “Oprah” with him to the Florida Keys for a very special afternoon. Hard at work on his next album, Chesney's watching his current single “Ain't Back Yet,” which has been added to his Greatest Hits II, moving up the country radio charts. The end theme from his April 21 released “Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D,” “Aint Back Yet” captures the verve, the rush and the way dreams drive you to some pretty amazing, crazy places along the way. JOSH TURNER TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE "ALL OVER ME"
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JOSH TO TOUR WITH ALAN
Also, Josh talked about going out on tour with Alan Jackson this year. "We're goint to go out and do 50 minutes in front of him, we did a few dates with him last year and we're looking forward to kicking the year off with him, he and I have the same kind of fans and so it's going to be fun to play to that crowd again for 15 to 20 dates."
NEXT UP FOR JOSH...his new single going for adds April 5th is "All Over Me."
Josh says, "I heard that song for the first time and when I heard it I knew, it was obvious that it was very radio friendly and I don't normally gravitate to that type of song, but when I heard it, something just hit me about it that it had Hit potential, like when I heard "Would You Go With Me" for the first time. I knew that had hit potential and feel the same way about this one." OPRAH AND TIM McGRAW GIVE LADY A THAT FEELING THEY'VE ARRIVED
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Hillary added, "And, no matter what happens after this, we've done that and we just have to focus on that we've been so blessed." |
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