27 years ago, Randy Travis hit #1 with “On The Other Hand,” and became the leader of a new generation of young-gun singers that changed country music forever. You’d think that by now Randy would be content to rest on his laurels and try to preserve the sound that turned him into a historical icon. [...]
Governor Bill Haslam recently unveiled his legislative package on Tennessee’s Capitol Hill. While a number of items deal with economic development and reforming government operations, one bill was specially selected for Representative Mark White (R—Memphis) to guide through the Legislature. The bill will eliminate the sunset for the Transitioning Youth Act—a program that provides assistance [...]
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles pairs with Pepsi MAX for a brand new 30-second spot that will debut during Super Bowl XLVI. The brand has long been known for featuring great music as part of its Super Bowl ads and tapped Nettles to record a renowned country ballad that will accompany the spot. The Pepsi MAX commercial [...]
Faith Hill has been confirmed to headline a special luncheon performance at CRS(Counry Radio Seminar) 2012 on Friday, Feb. 24. The WMN luncheon will be held inside the Performance Hall at the Nashville Convention Center from noon – 1:50 p.m. CRS 2012 is held Feb. 22-24, 2012. “I am privileged and humbled to have our [...]
After making several TV appearances in both New York City and Los Angeles, including Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, last week to support the release of her latest album, 100 Proof, country music singer-songwriter Kellie Pickler headed south to Kennesaw, GA and Monroe, NC over the weekend to meet and sign copies [...]
The Boot Campaign welcomes Brantley Gilbert to its grassroots efforts of showing gratitude for soldiers, raising awareness of their needs and supporting their transition home after combat. To launch Brantley Gilbert’s involvement in the Boot Campaign, his official Boot Campaign photo is featured on the homepage of BootCampaign.com. Brantley Gilbert’s boot photo is being promoted [...]
Two-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Toby Keith has received three nominations for the 47th Annual ACM Awards, scheduled for April 1 in Las Vegas. All three are for his explosive new song “Red Solo Cup” – Video of the Year and twice for Single Record of the Year as the song’s [...]
Tim McGraw’s long-delayed album “Emotional Traffic” has the attention of Music Row this week as it finally hits the streets. And in the wake of his long battle to depart from Curb Records, knowing that this is the last product he’ll have to deliver to the label Tim is likely experiencing some emotional traffic of [...]
FANS WILL ONCE AGAIN VOTE FOR ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR & NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR TELECAST TO AIR LIVE FROM MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network Kenny Chesney leads male nominees with 9 nominations; Jason Aldean earns 6 nominations, Brad [...]
Carrie Underwood will release her new single, “Good Girl,” to country radio on February 23, in advance of her new CD coming later this spring. CARRIE wrote the track with Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley, who co-wrote two of Underwood’s No. 1 hits “Don’t Forget to Remember Me,” and “All-American Girl.” Once again Carrie teamed [...]
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