MICHELLE BRANCH STALKER ARREST REPORT
A man accused of stalking MICHELLE BRANCH, the dark-haired half of the duo THE WRECKERS, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct at the singer's concert in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, last week after she spotted him in the audience. Click here to read the arrest report online at tmz.com, which notes the suspect's 1993 Pontiac Grand Am was impounded.
What kind of food does Branch require backstage when she is on the road? Cheese, hummus, Oreos and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Click here to see the rider from a 2003 concert.
TIM MCGRAW INTERVIEW
Country music superstar TIM McGRAW is the subject of an in depth feature on CMT Insider Special Edition scheduled to air on Sunday night at 9 p.m. When asked about starting a new record label, SonicStyle records, McGRAW said: "Just to be able to do the things you want to do musically that might not necessarily find its place on a major label for long. I mean, we're doing things with major labels, but Lori McKenna, who is a great singer-songwriter, is the first artist. ... And then we've got Halfway to Hazard [a duo] that's coming out, too. ... As an artist, I love all kinds of music, and I can't cut everything that I love. First of all, I can't sing everything that I love. So to have the chance and to be successful enough to do something like this ... to have a part in making the record and be a part of somebody's career that you really respect, it just gives you a chance to do that. And I'm just excited about seeing people take off and hoping I can have something to do with it."
Read more about the interview at CMT online.
McGRAW and THE WRECKERS are among the Top 100 Fan Clubs in the new Black Book guide. Click here to see the entire list.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Kenny Chesney & Carrie Underwood Top Billboard, Dolly Parton Fantasy, Guitar Auction
CHESNEY, UNDERWOOD TOPS ON BILLBOARD CHARTS
KENNY CHESNEY'S "Beer in Mexico" and CARRIE UNDERWOOD'S "Some Hearts are still holding top positions on the Billboard album charts. Other ranked albums include GARY ALLAN's "Greatest Hits," RASCAL FLATTS'S "Me & My Gang," TAYLOR SWIFT'S self-titled debut and the DIXIE CHICKS' "Taking the Long Way."
WILLIE NELSON, MERLE HAGGARD & RAY PRICE debuted in the seventh slot with "Last of a Breed." Indeed, they are.
Topping the Billboard song chart: CHESNEY's Beer in Mexico," followed by TIM McGRAW's "Last Dollar" and UNDERWOOD's "Wasted." RASCAL FLATTS was fourth with "Stand" and MARTINA McBRIDE was fifth with "Anyway." BRAD PAISLEY and GEORGE STRAIT, also, cracked the top twenty-five.
Source: Billboard
DOLLY FANTASY
What's on DOLLY'S mind when it comes to romance? Dolly jokes with London reporters about her fantasies.
GUITAR AUCTION
New York, NY (Billboard Publicity Wire) March 30, 2007 -- Christie's announced that guitars from the collection of the late MERLE TRAVIS will be auctioned in the Fine Musical Instruments sale on April 2 in New York. Influential to many musicians, Travis was recognized for his unique finger-picking guitar style, called "Travis Picking." Because of his prolific writing and performing he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as well as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Both the Gibson electric arch-top guitar, Style Super 400 (estimate: $15,000-20,000) and the C.F. Martin D-28 (estimate: $100,000-150,000) represent a unique partnership between the artist, Merle Travis and artisan Paul A Bigsby, which culminated in some of the most important design innovations in American guitar making in the years following World War II.
From 1944 to 1982, Travis appeared in 16 films and made countless recordings as both a solo musician and a session player. His unique style of finger-picking guitar would come to be known as Travis Picking and influence the likes of Hank Thompson, Scotty Moore, Doc Watson and the great Chet Atkins, all of whom acknowledged his contribution.
KENNY CHESNEY'S "Beer in Mexico" and CARRIE UNDERWOOD'S "Some Hearts are still holding top positions on the Billboard album charts. Other ranked albums include GARY ALLAN's "Greatest Hits," RASCAL FLATTS'S "Me & My Gang," TAYLOR SWIFT'S self-titled debut and the DIXIE CHICKS' "Taking the Long Way."
WILLIE NELSON, MERLE HAGGARD & RAY PRICE debuted in the seventh slot with "Last of a Breed." Indeed, they are.
Topping the Billboard song chart: CHESNEY's Beer in Mexico," followed by TIM McGRAW's "Last Dollar" and UNDERWOOD's "Wasted." RASCAL FLATTS was fourth with "Stand" and MARTINA McBRIDE was fifth with "Anyway." BRAD PAISLEY and GEORGE STRAIT, also, cracked the top twenty-five.
Source: Billboard
DOLLY FANTASY
What's on DOLLY'S mind when it comes to romance? Dolly jokes with London reporters about her fantasies.
GUITAR AUCTION
New York, NY (Billboard Publicity Wire) March 30, 2007 -- Christie's announced that guitars from the collection of the late MERLE TRAVIS will be auctioned in the Fine Musical Instruments sale on April 2 in New York. Influential to many musicians, Travis was recognized for his unique finger-picking guitar style, called "Travis Picking." Because of his prolific writing and performing he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as well as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Both the Gibson electric arch-top guitar, Style Super 400 (estimate: $15,000-20,000) and the C.F. Martin D-28 (estimate: $100,000-150,000) represent a unique partnership between the artist, Merle Travis and artisan Paul A Bigsby, which culminated in some of the most important design innovations in American guitar making in the years following World War II.
From 1944 to 1982, Travis appeared in 16 films and made countless recordings as both a solo musician and a session player. His unique style of finger-picking guitar would come to be known as Travis Picking and influence the likes of Hank Thompson, Scotty Moore, Doc Watson and the great Chet Atkins, all of whom acknowledged his contribution.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Wynonna Files for Divorce, New Album Releases, CMT Music Awards
WYNONNA
WYNONNA filed for divorce from D.R. Roach on the heels of his arrest last week on charges of aggravated sexual battery on a minor. Wynonna expressed her disappointment in a statement on her website, which reads, in part, "I am obviously devastated.... We will more forward with our faith, family and our friends...." The couple married in 2003.
MUSIC CITY WALK OF FAME
It's not all bad news for WYNONNA, however. The country music superstar and EMMYLOU HARRIS are among those being inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville on April 22.
NEW ALBUM RELEASES
March album releases: GARY ALLAN, DIERKS BENTLEY, JACK INGRAM, TIM McGRAW
April album releases: American Idol BUCKY COVINGTON, MARTINA McBRIDE, PAM TILLIS
May album releases: JASON ALDEAN, JOHN ANDERSON, JOSH GRACIN, FAITH HILL, MIRANDA LAMBERT, BLAKE SHELTON, GRETCHEN WILSON
VOTE FOR THE CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Have you voted yet for your favorite country music entertainer? Click here to cast your vote for the CMT Music Awards.
WYNONNA filed for divorce from D.R. Roach on the heels of his arrest last week on charges of aggravated sexual battery on a minor. Wynonna expressed her disappointment in a statement on her website, which reads, in part, "I am obviously devastated.... We will more forward with our faith, family and our friends...." The couple married in 2003.
MUSIC CITY WALK OF FAME
It's not all bad news for WYNONNA, however. The country music superstar and EMMYLOU HARRIS are among those being inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville on April 22.
NEW ALBUM RELEASES
March album releases: GARY ALLAN, DIERKS BENTLEY, JACK INGRAM, TIM McGRAW
April album releases: American Idol BUCKY COVINGTON, MARTINA McBRIDE, PAM TILLIS
May album releases: JASON ALDEAN, JOHN ANDERSON, JOSH GRACIN, FAITH HILL, MIRANDA LAMBERT, BLAKE SHELTON, GRETCHEN WILSON
VOTE FOR THE CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Have you voted yet for your favorite country music entertainer? Click here to cast your vote for the CMT Music Awards.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Country Music Superstar Considers Politics
TIM McGRAW
Country music superstar entertainer Tim McGraw may have political aspirations on the horizon. Read all about it in an article in Florida Today. His latest album, LET IT GO, includes two duets with wife FAITH HILL.
THE STATLER BROTHERS
THE STATLER BROTHERS were names "Virginians of he Year" by the press association. The honor comes, in part, in recognition of the annual 4th of July concert the brothers give for free in their hometown of Staunton each year.
REBA
By now we all know REBA has been tapped to host the 42nd Annual Country Music Awards. What will she wear? A traditional Hollywood designer, or a fashion newcomer with a country connection?
Click here for BLACK BOOK GUIDE TO OFFICIAL COUNTRY MUSIC FAN CLUBS: THE TOP 100 news release online.
Country music superstar entertainer Tim McGraw may have political aspirations on the horizon. Read all about it in an article in Florida Today. His latest album, LET IT GO, includes two duets with wife FAITH HILL.
THE STATLER BROTHERS
THE STATLER BROTHERS were names "Virginians of he Year" by the press association. The honor comes, in part, in recognition of the annual 4th of July concert the brothers give for free in their hometown of Staunton each year.
REBA
By now we all know REBA has been tapped to host the 42nd Annual Country Music Awards. What will she wear? A traditional Hollywood designer, or a fashion newcomer with a country connection?
Click here for BLACK BOOK GUIDE TO OFFICIAL COUNTRY MUSIC FAN CLUBS: THE TOP 100 news release online.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
HANK JR. & LYNARD SKYNARD TOUR ANNOUNCED
HANK JR. & SKYNARD ON TOUR
A match made in heaven (or hell)! HANK JR. and LYNYRD SKYNARD start their ROUDY FRYNDS TOUR on April 11 Huntsville, Alabama. Other cities on the tour are: Tampa, Indianapolis, Peoria, Baltimore, Raleigh, Nashville, Charleston, WV, dayton, Auburn City, MI, Sioux City, Minneapolis, Orange Beach, Atlanta, Greenville, SC, albany, NY, Louisville and St. Charles, MO.
Click here for the country music fan club of the week.
Click here for the TOP 100 Country Music Fan Clubs.
KEITH URBAN was seen snapping a photo of paparazzi last week in Brentwood, California. The picture is online at tmz.com
September 25 is rumored to be the release date for the next RASCAL FLATTS album. Their "Me & My Gang" album has sold some 3.8 million copies, according to SoundScan.
Did you see CARRIE UNDERWOOD on SNL last night? Awesome performance. PEYTON MANNING was show host.
A match made in heaven (or hell)! HANK JR. and LYNYRD SKYNARD start their ROUDY FRYNDS TOUR on April 11 Huntsville, Alabama. Other cities on the tour are: Tampa, Indianapolis, Peoria, Baltimore, Raleigh, Nashville, Charleston, WV, dayton, Auburn City, MI, Sioux City, Minneapolis, Orange Beach, Atlanta, Greenville, SC, albany, NY, Louisville and St. Charles, MO.
Click here for the country music fan club of the week.
Click here for the TOP 100 Country Music Fan Clubs.
KEITH URBAN was seen snapping a photo of paparazzi last week in Brentwood, California. The picture is online at tmz.com
September 25 is rumored to be the release date for the next RASCAL FLATTS album. Their "Me & My Gang" album has sold some 3.8 million copies, according to SoundScan.
Did you see CARRIE UNDERWOOD on SNL last night? Awesome performance. PEYTON MANNING was show host.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Country Muisc Loses Bucky Jones
Country singer BUCKY JONES was killed early Saturday morning when he was struck by a car as he walked along a Texas highway after his vehicle had blown a tire. The Dallas Morning News reported the driver of the car who struck him is being held on a charge of intoxicated manslaughter. Jones released al album titled “Lucky Star” in 2005.
The BILLY DEAN fan club is gathering online greeting for his April 2 birthday. If you want to sign the birthday guestbook, visit the fan club web site at http://www.billydean.com/guestbook.cfm
Country music legend MERLE HAGGARD is selling his latest single online. An MP3 download of “Hilary” is only $1.99 at his website – merlehaggard.com.
The BILLY DEAN fan club is gathering online greeting for his April 2 birthday. If you want to sign the birthday guestbook, visit the fan club web site at http://www.billydean.com/guestbook.cfm
Country music legend MERLE HAGGARD is selling his latest single online. An MP3 download of “Hilary” is only $1.99 at his website – merlehaggard.com.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert & Billy Currington to Appear at CMA Music Fest
Hot off the newswire:
2007 CMA Music Festival Is 'Time Well Wasted' as Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Billy Currington Join Performance Lineup
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The celebration of America's music is growing as artists continue to join the lineup for 2007 CMA Music Festival, Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10 in Downtown Nashville. Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Billy Currington are the latest
artist additions to the CMA Music Festival performance roster. For complete details, visit the website at www.cmafest.com
Are you a Pam Tillis fan? Check out her latest interview on Blog Critic's Magazine.
2007 CMA Music Festival Is 'Time Well Wasted' as Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Billy Currington Join Performance Lineup
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The celebration of America's music is growing as artists continue to join the lineup for 2007 CMA Music Festival, Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10 in Downtown Nashville. Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Billy Currington are the latest
artist additions to the CMA Music Festival performance roster. For complete details, visit the website at www.cmafest.com
Are you a Pam Tillis fan? Check out her latest interview on Blog Critic's Magazine.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Country Music for the Birds(house)
Country Music Going to the Birds
DIERKS BENTLY, FAITH HILL, RASCAL FLATTS, KEITH URBAN, TRACE ADKINS, CLINT BLACK, SARA EVANS, LITTLE BIG TOWN, JOSH TURNER, THE WRECKERS AND WYNONNA are among the country music entertainers participating the in the celebrity birdhouse design auction. “The Birdhouse Thing” proceeds benefit the W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School. To place a bid one of the birdhouses, go to the website at www.opryauction.com.
Nashville 4th of July on June 30th
The Nashville News is reporting JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY is slated to headline the Stand Up For America celebration in Nashville on June 30. The annual celebration is being held on Saturday instead of Wednesday, July 4. The concert is at 8 p.m. at the Nashville City Park Amphitheater, followed by fireworks. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
Hot Off the Newswire
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Country music superstar KENNY CHESNEY drew 1.3 million people to his 2006 concert tour, more than any other artist in pop, rock, rap or country music. Now, Great American Country (GAC) opens the door to let Kenny Chesney fans experience all the hard work and preparation that goes into creating a world-class stage show in an exclusive GAC special, Kenny Chesney Phases & Stages: The Flip Flop Summer Tour. The premiere episode of the two-part series airs on GAC April 21 at 9 p.m. ET, followed on April 28 by Part Two.
DALLAS (PRWeb) March 15, 2007 -- Country music singer/songwriter JULIE INGRAM is currently recording her new album at CURB Studio & EMI Studio in Nashville. The LongShot recording artist has teamed up with the veteran writing production team of Chris Dodson and Jeff Tweel, whose credits include Merle Haggard, Billy Ray Cyrus, Keith Whitley, LeAnn Rimes, BJ Thomas and Sam & Dave.
DIERKS BENTLY, FAITH HILL, RASCAL FLATTS, KEITH URBAN, TRACE ADKINS, CLINT BLACK, SARA EVANS, LITTLE BIG TOWN, JOSH TURNER, THE WRECKERS AND WYNONNA are among the country music entertainers participating the in the celebrity birdhouse design auction. “The Birdhouse Thing” proceeds benefit the W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School. To place a bid one of the birdhouses, go to the website at www.opryauction.com.
Nashville 4th of July on June 30th
The Nashville News is reporting JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY is slated to headline the Stand Up For America celebration in Nashville on June 30. The annual celebration is being held on Saturday instead of Wednesday, July 4. The concert is at 8 p.m. at the Nashville City Park Amphitheater, followed by fireworks. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
Hot Off the Newswire
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Country music superstar KENNY CHESNEY drew 1.3 million people to his 2006 concert tour, more than any other artist in pop, rock, rap or country music. Now, Great American Country (GAC) opens the door to let Kenny Chesney fans experience all the hard work and preparation that goes into creating a world-class stage show in an exclusive GAC special, Kenny Chesney Phases & Stages: The Flip Flop Summer Tour. The premiere episode of the two-part series airs on GAC April 21 at 9 p.m. ET, followed on April 28 by Part Two.
DALLAS (PRWeb) March 15, 2007 -- Country music singer/songwriter JULIE INGRAM is currently recording her new album at CURB Studio & EMI Studio in Nashville. The LongShot recording artist has teamed up with the veteran writing production team of Chris Dodson and Jeff Tweel, whose credits include Merle Haggard, Billy Ray Cyrus, Keith Whitley, LeAnn Rimes, BJ Thomas and Sam & Dave.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Rascal Flatts Fan Club of the Week
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON is will receive the CMT Johnny Cash Visionary Award. Roseanne Cash is tapped to be the presenter. Past honorees include Hank Williams Jr., Loretta Lynn, Reba and the Dixie Chicks.
RASCAL FLATTS is the country music fan club of the week at blackbookpress.com
MARTINA MCBRIDE is all the rag on the UK. Click here for an article in Monsters and Critics.
I received an email from Lori Stewart announcing her retirement as the president of the CRAZY4CLAY (Clay Walker) Fan Club. We'll miss you Lori. Best to you always.
CONCERT NEWS: SARAH EVANS at the Salem (Virginia) Civic Center on April 12. With JOSH TURNER.
Great article in the Pensacola News Journal about DIERKS BENTLEY taking a beach day break from his Locked and Loaded tour. Dierks is all about the music, saying. "I'm not out here trying to win some sort of game, or sell the most records," he said. "Don't get me wrong, I'd love to sell millions of records, but when it comes down to it, I'm making the music that I like, it's real, and that's all that matters."
DOLLYWOOD announces Season Holder Sneak Preview Days are March 29 and 30, with Splash Country opening May 19.
RASCAL FLATTS is the country music fan club of the week at blackbookpress.com
MARTINA MCBRIDE is all the rag on the UK. Click here for an article in Monsters and Critics.
I received an email from Lori Stewart announcing her retirement as the president of the CRAZY4CLAY (Clay Walker) Fan Club. We'll miss you Lori. Best to you always.
CONCERT NEWS: SARAH EVANS at the Salem (Virginia) Civic Center on April 12. With JOSH TURNER.
Great article in the Pensacola News Journal about DIERKS BENTLEY taking a beach day break from his Locked and Loaded tour. Dierks is all about the music, saying. "I'm not out here trying to win some sort of game, or sell the most records," he said. "Don't get me wrong, I'd love to sell millions of records, but when it comes down to it, I'm making the music that I like, it's real, and that's all that matters."
DOLLYWOOD announces Season Holder Sneak Preview Days are March 29 and 30, with Splash Country opening May 19.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Little Big Town on GAC
LITTLE BIG TOWN ON GAC TONIGHT
Little Big Town will kick off the premiere episode of Academy of Country Music and GAC Present..., a nine-week series highlighting the lives and careers of country music's rising stars. Band members Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Roads, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook sat down for a lively and revealing discussion with popular GAC personality Lorianne Crook, who will host the entire series. The program premieres Monday March 12 at 8 p.m. ET on the GAC network.
(From netmusiccountdown.com)
LORETTA LYNN
Loretta Lynn is getting a honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Click here for the complete story.
BLACK BOOK GUIDE TO OFFICIAL COUNTRY MUSIC FAN CLUBS
The Black Book Guide to Official Country Music Fan Clubs:The Top 100, from Trace Adkins to Trisha Yearwood, is now available at Amazon.com
Little Big Town will kick off the premiere episode of Academy of Country Music and GAC Present..., a nine-week series highlighting the lives and careers of country music's rising stars. Band members Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Roads, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook sat down for a lively and revealing discussion with popular GAC personality Lorianne Crook, who will host the entire series. The program premieres Monday March 12 at 8 p.m. ET on the GAC network.
(From netmusiccountdown.com)
LORETTA LYNN
Loretta Lynn is getting a honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Click here for the complete story.
BLACK BOOK GUIDE TO OFFICIAL COUNTRY MUSIC FAN CLUBS
The Black Book Guide to Official Country Music Fan Clubs:The Top 100, from Trace Adkins to Trisha Yearwood, is now available at Amazon.com
Thursday, March 8, 2007
And the Winner is...
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD NOMINATIONS
The nominations are in, and George Strait leads the pack with eight, including Song of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.American Idol Carrie Underwood got five nominations, including Album of the Year, Video of the Year and Top Female Vocalist.Also nominated: Rascal Flatts, Josh Turner, Gretchen Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Young and Taylor Swift.
KEITH URBAN
Keith is out of rehab and feeling great. He's making the rounds on TV and radio to thank fans for their support. He's nominated for Top Male Vocalist at the CMAs. Will wife Nicole Kidman attend with him? Keith is on tour again in May in Australia.
REBA
Reba is on tour April through August. For dates and cities, visit her website at www.reba.com
ALAN JACKSON
Alan Jackson will be releasing an album that will also feature the musical talents of George Strait and Jimmy Buffett. MCA Nashville has announced plans for "Live At Texas Stadium," a collection of individual and collaborative live performances by Jackson, Buffett and Strait. The album, which will be released to stores for sale starting April 3, will feature music from a 2004 mega concert event in Dallas featuring all three country music stars.
The nominations are in, and George Strait leads the pack with eight, including Song of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.American Idol Carrie Underwood got five nominations, including Album of the Year, Video of the Year and Top Female Vocalist.Also nominated: Rascal Flatts, Josh Turner, Gretchen Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Young and Taylor Swift.
KEITH URBAN
Keith is out of rehab and feeling great. He's making the rounds on TV and radio to thank fans for their support. He's nominated for Top Male Vocalist at the CMAs. Will wife Nicole Kidman attend with him? Keith is on tour again in May in Australia.
REBA
Reba is on tour April through August. For dates and cities, visit her website at www.reba.com
ALAN JACKSON
Alan Jackson will be releasing an album that will also feature the musical talents of George Strait and Jimmy Buffett. MCA Nashville has announced plans for "Live At Texas Stadium," a collection of individual and collaborative live performances by Jackson, Buffett and Strait. The album, which will be released to stores for sale starting April 3, will feature music from a 2004 mega concert event in Dallas featuring all three country music stars.
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