Country music was well represented at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
Keith Urban offered a soulful jam on Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" with the Reverand himself, Justin Timberlake and Boyz 2 Men.
The unlikely couple of rock guitar legend Robert Plant and bluegrass fiddler Alison Krauss took home five Grammys for "Raising Sand," including Record of the Year and Album of the Year honors. T Bone Burnett produced the album. The pair also won Country Collaboration with Vocals, Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Contemporary Folk/Americana Album.
Carrie Underwood brought the house down with her voice and her outfit in a performance of "Last Name," the song that won her the Country Female Vocal Performance Grammy.
Brad Paisley took home the Country Male Vocal Performance Grammy for "Letter to Me."
Sugarland won Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: "Stay."
George Strait won the Grammy for Country Album for "Troubadour."
Country Instrumental Performance honors went to "Cluster Pluck," Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert and Steve Wariner.
Bluegrass Album was awarded to "Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947," Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.
"Lovin' Life," Gaither Vocal Band, won Southern, Country, Bluegrass Gospel.
Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift sang a Swift duet: "15."
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Country Music News Today: Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood & Toby Keith
Taylor Swift Talks about Love and Writing on MTV
Taylor Swift talked about her breakup with teen heart throb Joe Jonas and the song she wrote about it, "Always & Forever," on MTV News.
The parting came in a brief phone call, Swift said.
She admitted her writing comes from a personal place.
"I like to write personal songs," Swift said. "I like to write songs that are very obviously about people. It's kind of hard to change your stripes. I like to write songs about love, and I like to write songs about relationships, and I like to write songs about boys."
Click here to read the complete story.
Country Music Awards Countdown
It's one day and counting until the Annual Country Music Awards, which airs live from Nashville at 8 p.m. on Wednesday on ABC.
Country music superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the current male and female vocalists of the year, will host the big event.
Paisley and Underwood are schedule to perform, along with Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney with The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, cross-over Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
Toby Keith Gripes about the CMA in People Magazine
Toby Keith says that in spite of being the top-earning country performer he gets no respect from the Country Music Association.
Toby is quoted as saying the Country Music Association "screwed him" in People Magazine. That's why he doesn't attend the awards show.
Click here to read the article in People.
Taylor Swift talked about her breakup with teen heart throb Joe Jonas and the song she wrote about it, "Always & Forever," on MTV News.
The parting came in a brief phone call, Swift said.
She admitted her writing comes from a personal place.
"I like to write personal songs," Swift said. "I like to write songs that are very obviously about people. It's kind of hard to change your stripes. I like to write songs about love, and I like to write songs about relationships, and I like to write songs about boys."
Click here to read the complete story.
Country Music Awards Countdown
It's one day and counting until the Annual Country Music Awards, which airs live from Nashville at 8 p.m. on Wednesday on ABC.
Country music superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the current male and female vocalists of the year, will host the big event.
Paisley and Underwood are schedule to perform, along with Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney with The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, cross-over Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
Toby Keith Gripes about the CMA in People Magazine
Toby Keith says that in spite of being the top-earning country performer he gets no respect from the Country Music Association.
Toby is quoted as saying the Country Music Association "screwed him" in People Magazine. That's why he doesn't attend the awards show.
Click here to read the article in People.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Country Music Superstars Featured in Parade
Parade Magazine went country this Sunday (11/2/08) with a feature on Keith Urban's beautiful wife, actress Nicole Kidman, and Carrie Underwood's favorite country music albums.
Parade Picks asked American Idol winner and country superstar Carrie Underwood to name her all-time favorite country music albums. She selected:
Parade Picks asked American Idol winner and country superstar Carrie Underwood to name her all-time favorite country music albums. She selected:
- Greatest Hits by Martina McBride
- The Right Place by Bryan White
- The America Farewell Tour by Alabama
- Greatest hits by Alan Jackson
- Always & Forever by Randy Travis.
Click here to get information about Bryan White's fan club.
Fan club information for Martina McBride, Alabama, Alan Jackson and Randy Travis, as well as Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, is in The Black Book Guide to Official Country Music Fan Club: The Top 100.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
WIN A WHISKEY FALLS CD CONTEST, CARRIE UNDERWOOD #1, RODNEY CARRINGTON
CARRIE UNDERWOOD #1
Country music superstar and American Idol Carrie Underwood and
her new hit "So Small" shares the #1 spot this week.
Click here to check out the Carrie Underwood Fan Club.
WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED WHISKEY FALLS CD
Are you a Whiskey Falls fan? (And who doesn't love the hot newcomers!) CLICK HERE to enter for your chance to win an autographed prize package from Whiskey Falls, compliments of http://www.whiskeyfallsmusic.com/ and http://www.blackbookpress.com/
The grand prize includes an autographed copy of the band's self-titled debut album, Whiskey Falls, a t-shirt and and 8X10 promo picture. The winner will be drawn on January 14, 2008.
ENTER THE WHISKEY FALLS CONTEST
RODNEY CARRINGTON CONTEST WINNER
We have a winner! Congratulations to Lesha Anderson, winner of the RODNEY CARRINGTON CD contest!
Country music superstar and American Idol Carrie Underwood and
her new hit "So Small" shares the #1 spot this week.
Click here to check out the Carrie Underwood Fan Club.
WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED WHISKEY FALLS CD
Are you a Whiskey Falls fan? (And who doesn't love the hot newcomers!) CLICK HERE to enter for your chance to win an autographed prize package from Whiskey Falls, compliments of http://www.whiskeyfallsmusic.com/ and http://www.blackbookpress.com/
The grand prize includes an autographed copy of the band's self-titled debut album, Whiskey Falls, a t-shirt and and 8X10 promo picture. The winner will be drawn on January 14, 2008.
ENTER THE WHISKEY FALLS CONTEST
RODNEY CARRINGTON CONTEST WINNER
We have a winner! Congratulations to Lesha Anderson, winner of the RODNEY CARRINGTON CD contest!
Monday, November 19, 2007
MaGraw & Underwood Honored at 2007 American Music Awards
Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood were among the top country winners last night at the American Music Awards.
Tim was named Favorite Male Artist.
Carrie was named Favorite Female Artist, and also took hone favorite album honors for "Some Hearts."
Rascal Flatts was named Favorite Group.
Sugarland performed to a full house during the ABC live broadcast.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Country Music News, Gossip and Commentary: Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Check out Carrie Underwood online in these exclusive AOL Sessions. These live video performances are free. "Wasted" is awesome!
Carrie Q & A Interview
Q. What is the main difference between 'Carnival Ride' and your first album?
A. I got to write a little bit more on this one. And we got more time to make it really fantastic. I've really gotten the opportunity to get excited about this one. It was great, because I was there for every step, so I think it's definitely more me!
For the rest of the interview, click here.
Carrie Underwood has a fabulous fan club. You can join for $24.95 plus S&H. Benefits include a members only t-shirt, sticker and photo; a welcome letter and membership card; meet and greet opportunities; and exclusive online content. Click here for information.
Check out Carrie Underwood online in these exclusive AOL Sessions. These live video performances are free. "Wasted" is awesome!
Carrie Q & A Interview
Q. What is the main difference between 'Carnival Ride' and your first album?
A. I got to write a little bit more on this one. And we got more time to make it really fantastic. I've really gotten the opportunity to get excited about this one. It was great, because I was there for every step, so I think it's definitely more me!
For the rest of the interview, click here.
Carrie Underwood has a fabulous fan club. You can join for $24.95 plus S&H. Benefits include a members only t-shirt, sticker and photo; a welcome letter and membership card; meet and greet opportunities; and exclusive online content. Click here for information.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Country Music News - New Videos Online; Brad Paisley; Rascal Flatts
NEW VIDEOS ONLINE
Click here to watch KENNY CHESNEY'S "Don't Blink" video.
Click here to watch CARRIE UNDERWOOD's "Wasted."
Click here to watch CRAIG MORGAN's "International Harvester."
Click here to watch KELLIE PICKLER's "Without a Sound."
BRAD PAISLEY FANS STABBED
Click here to watch KENNY CHESNEY'S "Don't Blink" video.
Click here to watch CARRIE UNDERWOOD's "Wasted."
Click here to watch CRAIG MORGAN's "International Harvester."
Click here to watch KELLIE PICKLER's "Without a Sound."
BRAD PAISLEY FANS STABBED
Two men were stabbed after attending a BRAD PAISLEY concert Saturday night at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre in West Palm beach.
The men were taken to an area hospital. They were reportedly too "impaired" to identify their attacker.
RASCAL FLATTS INTERVIEW - From CMT
Rascal Flatts are at the top of their game right now. The trio -- Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney -- outsold every other artist in 2006 and performed for more than 1 million fans. And although Kenny Chesney cut "Take Me There" first (and co-wrote the song), he gave it to Rascal Flatts. In turn, the group took the song to No. 1 and used it to launch their new album, Still Feels Good, which will be released Tuesday (Sept. 25). Click here to read more.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Country Music: Billboard Top 10
Big and Rich have the number one song in country music this week, according to Billboard (7-28-07):
1. Big & Rich - Lost in this Moment
2. Kenny Chesney - Never Wanted Nothing More
3. Keith Urban - I Told You So
4. George Strait - Wrapped
5. Taylor Swift - Teardrops on My Guitar
6. Jake Owen - Startin' With Me
7. Montgomery Gentry - Lucky Man
8. Rodney Atkins - These Are My People
9. Jason Aldean - Johnny Cash
10. Bucky Covington - A Different World
It is good to see some of the new country music voices holding their own on the charts.
Billboard's Top Country Albums are:
1. Brad Paisley - 5th Gear
2. Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift
3. Toby Keith - Big Dog Daddy
4. Carrie Underwood - Some Hearts
5. Big & Rich - Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace
6. Tim McGraw - Let It Go
7. Jason Aldean - Relentless
8. Rascal Flatts - Me & My Gang
9. Sugarland - Enjoy the Ride
10. Keith Urban - Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing
Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" is #18 on the Billboard Top 100 chart this week, down one. Still, the unmistakeably country song has crossed over onto the mainstream chart for 46 weeks now!
Big & Rich's "Lost in This Moment" stays at #38 on the Hot 100, with 17 weeks on the chart.
Taylor Swift's "Teardrops On My Guitar" is up one spot to #40 on the Hot 100, with 19 weeks on the chart.
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill's "I Need You" is up four to #50 on the Top 100, with 9 weeks on the chart.
1. Big & Rich - Lost in this Moment
2. Kenny Chesney - Never Wanted Nothing More
3. Keith Urban - I Told You So
4. George Strait - Wrapped
5. Taylor Swift - Teardrops on My Guitar
6. Jake Owen - Startin' With Me
7. Montgomery Gentry - Lucky Man
8. Rodney Atkins - These Are My People
9. Jason Aldean - Johnny Cash
10. Bucky Covington - A Different World
It is good to see some of the new country music voices holding their own on the charts.
Billboard's Top Country Albums are:
1. Brad Paisley - 5th Gear
2. Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift
3. Toby Keith - Big Dog Daddy
4. Carrie Underwood - Some Hearts
5. Big & Rich - Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace
6. Tim McGraw - Let It Go
7. Jason Aldean - Relentless
8. Rascal Flatts - Me & My Gang
9. Sugarland - Enjoy the Ride
10. Keith Urban - Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing
Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" is #18 on the Billboard Top 100 chart this week, down one. Still, the unmistakeably country song has crossed over onto the mainstream chart for 46 weeks now!
Big & Rich's "Lost in This Moment" stays at #38 on the Hot 100, with 17 weeks on the chart.
Taylor Swift's "Teardrops On My Guitar" is up one spot to #40 on the Hot 100, with 19 weeks on the chart.
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill's "I Need You" is up four to #50 on the Top 100, with 9 weeks on the chart.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
CARRIE UNDERWOOD FAN CLUB NEWS
CARRIE UNDERWOOD FAN CLUB NEWS
The official fan club website for American Idol winner and country music superstar Carrie Underwood is www.carrieunderwood.fm . (NOTE the URL if .fm, not .com.)
The cost to join Carrie's fan club is only $24.95 a year.
The benefits are many, including:
The official fan club website for American Idol winner and country music superstar Carrie Underwood is www.carrieunderwood.fm . (NOTE the URL if .fm, not .com.)
The cost to join Carrie's fan club is only $24.95 a year.
The benefits are many, including:
- Meet and greet opportunities (subject to availability).
- Pre-sale ticketing opportunities.
- Members only t-shirt.
- Members only sticker.
- Members only photo.
- Exclusive web content, including audio, video and photos
- Personalized @carrieunderwood.fm email address.
- Private message boards, blogs and chats.
- Carrie's online journal, and more.
- Join the Carrie Underwood fan club community and when you are online your login is on the home page, so other members know who is available to chat.
The snailmail address is:
The Official Carrie Underwood Fan Club PO Box 8639 Emeryville, CA 94662
Carrie is a wonderful role model for young women. In a world where the media is obsessed with bad-girl images like Paris and Lindsay, Carrie is a talented breath of fresh air. Show Carrie you appreciate her by joining the fan club today. Better yet, give a young female freind, sister or daughter a membership.
You can see Carrie live in Canada at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival in Merritt, BC, on July 13, and at the Craven County Jamboree on July 15.
Additional upcoming appearances:
07/19/07 Twin Lakes, WI, US Country Thunder
07/21/07 Harrington, DE, US Delaware State Fair
07/28/07 Dixon, CA, US Dixon May Fairgrounds
08/02/07 Detroit Lakes, MN, US WE Fest
08/04/07 Camrose, AB, CA Big Valley Jamboree
08/26/07 Syracuse, NY, US New York State Fair
09/02/07 Allentown, PA, US Great Allentown Fair
09/08/07 York, PA, US York Fair
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Country Music Award Winner Fan Clubs
There were no big surprises in Tuesday night's 42 Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and all of the winners are on the Black Book Guide to Country Music Fan Clubs: The Top 100 list.
- Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney
- Top Female Vocalist: Carrie Underwood
- Top Male Vocalist: Brad Paisley
- Top Vocal Duo: Brooks & Dun
- Top Vocal Group: Rascal Flatts
- Top New female Vocalist: Miranda Lambert
- Top New Male Vocalist: Rodney Atkins
- Top New Duo or Group: Little Big Town
- Single of the Year: "Give It Away," George Strait
- Album of the Year: Some Hearts, Carrie Underwood
- Video of the Year: "Before He Cheats," Carrie Underwood
- Vocal Event of the Year: "Building Bridges," Brooks & Dun, with Cheryl Crow and Vince Gill
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Live From Las Vegas - The 42nd Annual American Country Music Awards
Live From Las Vegas - It is the 42nd Annual American Country Music Awards.
Festivities started on Sunday with the annual ACM Motorcycle Ride for charity, hosted by MONTGOMERY GENTRY.
After the ride, country superstars took to the stage at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas for a free concert to kick-off the ACM Awards.
Performers included Montgomery Gentry, Phil Vassar, Trent Tomlinson, Keith Anderson, Little Texas, Emerson Drive, Craig Morgan, Trick Pony, James Otto, Big Kenny, Carolina Rain, Ray Scott, Heidi Newfield, Halfway to Hazard, Whiskey Falls, Rowdy and Memarie, among others.
Gretchen played a set with special guests Big and Rich and Heart's Nancy Wilson.
The 42nd Annual Country Music Awards airs tonight t 8 p.m. on CBS live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with REBA hosting.
Festivities started on Sunday with the annual ACM Motorcycle Ride for charity, hosted by MONTGOMERY GENTRY.
After the ride, country superstars took to the stage at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas for a free concert to kick-off the ACM Awards.
Performers included Montgomery Gentry, Phil Vassar, Trent Tomlinson, Keith Anderson, Little Texas, Emerson Drive, Craig Morgan, Trick Pony, James Otto, Big Kenny, Carolina Rain, Ray Scott, Heidi Newfield, Halfway to Hazard, Whiskey Falls, Rowdy and Memarie, among others.
Gretchen played a set with special guests Big and Rich and Heart's Nancy Wilson.
The 42nd Annual Country Music Awards airs tonight t 8 p.m. on CBS live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with REBA hosting.
Nominee milestones include:
- George Strait leads with 8 nominations.
- Brooks & Dunn receive 7 nominations.
- Rascal Flatts receives 6 nominations.
- American Idol Carrie Underwood receives 5 nominations.
- Big & Rich receives 4 nominations.
- Vince Gill, Josh Turner and Gretchen Wilson all receive 3 nominations.
And the nominees are:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
• Brooks & Dunn
• Kenny Chesney
• Tim McGraw
• Rascal Flatts
• George Strait
TOP MALE VOCALIST
• Kenny Chesney
• Toby Keith
• Brad Paisley
• George Strait
• Keith Urban
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST
• Sara Evans
• Faith Hill
• Miranda Lambert
• Martina McBride
• Carrie Underwood
TOP VOCAL GROUP
• Diamond Rio
• Emerson Drive
• Little Big Town
• Lonestar
• Rascal Flatts
TOP VOCAL DUO
• Big & Rich
• Brooks & Dunn
• Montgomery Gentry
• Sugarland
• The Wreckers
TOP NEW MALE VOCALIST
• Rodney Atkins
• Craig Morgan
• Chris Young
TOP NEW FEMALE VOCALIST
• Miranda Lambert
• Kellie Pickler
• Taylor Swift
TOP NEW DUO OR VOCAL GROUP
• Heartland
• Little Big Town
• The Wreckers
ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
• Hillbilly Deluxe - Brooks & Dunn (Arista Nashville)
Produced by Tony Brown, Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks
#3 Produced by Mark Wright, Tony Brown, Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks
# 6 Original demo produced by Kix Brooks, Tom Shapiro, Bob DiPiero
• It Just Comes Natural - George Strait (MCA Nashville)
Produced by Tony Brown, George Strait
• Me and My Gang - Rascal Flatts (Lyric Street Records)
Produced by Dann Huff, Rascal Flatts
• Some Hearts - Carrie Underwood (19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records)
#1, 2, 4, 7, 10 & 13 Produced by Mark Bright
#3, 6, 8, 9, 11 & 12 Produced by Dann Huff
• These Days - Vince Gill (MCA Nashville)
Produced by Vince Gill, John Hobbs, Justin Niebank
SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
• Before He Cheats
Carrie Underwood, Produced by Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records
• Give It Away
George Strait, Produced by Tony Brown, George Strait
MCA Nashville
• I Loved Her First
Heartland, Produced by Walt Aldridge
Lofton Creek Records
• What Hurts the Most
Rascal Flatts, Produced by Dann Huff, Rascal Flatts
Lyric Street Records
• Would You Go With Me
Josh Turner, Produced by Frank Rogers
MCA Nashville
SONG OF THE YEAR [Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
• Amarillo Sky
Jason Aldean
Writers: John Rich, Big Kenny, Rodney Clawson, Bart Pursley
Publishers: © 2005 Rich Texan Music (ASCAP), Bound For Sound Music (ASCAP) All
rights admin. By WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Big Love Music (BMI) Admin. By Carol
Vincent and Associates. Grinnin’ Girl Music (BMI) Bar Two Beat One Music (ASCAP)
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
• Before He Cheats
Carrie Underwood
Writers: Chris Tompkins, Josh Kear
Publishers: That Little House Music (ASCAP)/ Mighty Underdog Music/Sony/ATV Cross
Keys Publishing (ASCAP)
• Give It Away
George Strait
Writers: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon, Jamey Johnson
Publishers: © 2006 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing/Mr. Bubba Music, Inc., admin. by Sony/ATV
Music Publishing (BMI); Run Slow Music, admin. By ICG (ASCAP); EMI Blackwood
Music Inc. (BMI)
• If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)
Rodney Atkins
Writers: Sam and Annie Tate, Dave Berg
Publishers: Gravitron Music, SESAC, Whaddayadef Music, Cal IV Songs, Bergbrain Music,
ASCAP
• Would You Go With Me
Josh Turner
Writers: Shawn Camp, John Scott Sherrill
Publishers: © 2005 Sony/ATV Songs LLC/All Mighty Dog Music/Travelin' Arkansawyer
Music, admin. By Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Sony/ATV Songs LLC/All Mighty Dog
Music/City Wolf Music, admin. By Sony/ATV Music Publishing (BMI)
VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
• 8th of November - Big & Rich
Producer: Steve Lamar
Director: George Flanigen, Robert Deaton, Marc Oswald
• Amarillo Sky - Jason Aldean
Producer: Brittany Hailes
Director: Wes Edwards
• Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Producer: Randy Brewer
Director: Roman White
• Hillbilly Deluxe - Brooks & Dunn
Producer: Mark Kalbfeld
Director: Michael Salomon
• The Seashores of Old Mexico - George Strait
Producer: Shelli Jury
Director: Trey Fanjoy
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
• Building Bridges - Brooks & Dunn with Vince Gill & Sheryl Crow
Produced by Tony Brown, Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks
Arista Nashville
• I Don't Want To - Ashley Monroe & Ronnie Dunn
Produced by Mark Wright
Columbia Nashville
• Me and God - Josh Turner featuring Dr. Ralph Stanley and Marty Roe, Dana Williams and
Gene Johnson of Diamond Rio
Produced by Frank Rogers
MCA Nashville
• Politically Uncorrect - Gretchen Wilson featuring Merle Haggard
Produced by Gretchen Wilson, John Rich and Mark Wright
Columbia Nashville
• That's How They Do It In Dixie - Hank Williams Jr. with Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich and
Van Zant
Produced by Doug Johnson for Curb Productions
Curb Records
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
2007 CMT Award Winners
CARRIE UNDERWOOD, KENNY CHESNEY, RASCAL FLATTS, SUGARLAND, JACK INGRAM & TAYLOR SWIFT Take Home Top Honors
The fans have voted, and the belt buckle goes to….
American Idol CARRIE UNDERWOOD was queen of the 2007 Country Music Television Awards last night in Nashville, taking home the Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year for her anger-fuel hit single “Before He Cheats.”
Said Underwood, “Thank you, fans. I've had such an amazing, blessed two years. I started out on a fan-based show, and you guys have continued to support me throughout everything. ... Everybody around me has been so amazing. We're so blessed. I hope we continue to be blessed because this is awesome."
KENNY CHESNEY won the Male Video of the Year for “You Save Me.”
RASCAL FLATTS was awarded the Group Video Award for the smash hit “What Hurt the Most.”
SUGARLAND continues their meteoric rise with Duo Video of the Year for “Want To.”
JACK INGRAM won the Wide Open Country Video for the clever “Love You.”
And newcomer TAYLOR SWIFT picked up the Breakthrough Award for a single named for a previous buckle winner, “Tim McGraw.”
These superstars and more are included in the Black Book Guide to Official Country Music Fans Clubs: The Top 100. Click here buy the book at Amazon.com
Click here to check out the 2007 CMT Awards photo gallery.
The fans have voted, and the belt buckle goes to….
American Idol CARRIE UNDERWOOD was queen of the 2007 Country Music Television Awards last night in Nashville, taking home the Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year for her anger-fuel hit single “Before He Cheats.”
Said Underwood, “Thank you, fans. I've had such an amazing, blessed two years. I started out on a fan-based show, and you guys have continued to support me throughout everything. ... Everybody around me has been so amazing. We're so blessed. I hope we continue to be blessed because this is awesome."
KENNY CHESNEY won the Male Video of the Year for “You Save Me.”
RASCAL FLATTS was awarded the Group Video Award for the smash hit “What Hurt the Most.”
SUGARLAND continues their meteoric rise with Duo Video of the Year for “Want To.”
JACK INGRAM won the Wide Open Country Video for the clever “Love You.”
And newcomer TAYLOR SWIFT picked up the Breakthrough Award for a single named for a previous buckle winner, “Tim McGraw.”
These superstars and more are included in the Black Book Guide to Official Country Music Fans Clubs: The Top 100. Click here buy the book at Amazon.com
Click here to check out the 2007 CMT Awards photo gallery.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Country Music Goes Pop Culture
COUNTRY GOES POP CULTURE
Country stars are stepping into the mainstream celebrity pop culture in a big way. Look for BIG & RICH tonight on the "Dancing with the Stars." They will sing "Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy" and "Lost in this Moment." The big question of the night: Will BILLY RAY CYRUS stay to dance another waltz or has America voted him off the show?
American Idol and country darling CARRIE UNDERWOOD is gracing the cover of the May issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine. In the accompanying article Carrie talks about her meteoric career, dieting and romance. May Cosmo hits the newsstands today. Carrie's "Before He Cheats" is #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. The album, "Some Hearts," is #17 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart.
TIM McGRAW TOPS 3 BILLBOARD CHARTS
TIM McGRAW hit a triple this week claiming the top spot on the Billboard Country Album Chart and Top 200 Album Chart with "Let it Go," and the Billboard Hot Country Songs with "LAst Dollar (Fly "Away)."
Country stars are stepping into the mainstream celebrity pop culture in a big way. Look for BIG & RICH tonight on the "Dancing with the Stars." They will sing "Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy" and "Lost in this Moment." The big question of the night: Will BILLY RAY CYRUS stay to dance another waltz or has America voted him off the show?
American Idol and country darling CARRIE UNDERWOOD is gracing the cover of the May issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine. In the accompanying article Carrie talks about her meteoric career, dieting and romance. May Cosmo hits the newsstands today. Carrie's "Before He Cheats" is #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. The album, "Some Hearts," is #17 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart.
TIM McGRAW TOPS 3 BILLBOARD CHARTS
TIM McGRAW hit a triple this week claiming the top spot on the Billboard Country Album Chart and Top 200 Album Chart with "Let it Go," and the Billboard Hot Country Songs with "LAst Dollar (Fly "Away)."
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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