Country Chatter - News for May 5, 2005
News stories for today include:
- 2005 CMA Music Festival Riverfront Stages Schedule
- Academy of Country Music Charitable Foundation to Offer High-End Items on eBay
- More Artists announced for Academy of Country Music's 40th Anniversary Celebration
- Two Creeks and One Clip for Sawyer Brown
- Willie Nelson Sets Record Straight On Texas Highway
- Charlie Daniels Brings "Songs From The Longleaf Pines" To A Special Performance At The Country Music Hall Of Fame
2005 CMA Music Festival Riverfront Stages Schedule
The Daily Concerts on the Greased Lightning(r) Daytime Stages during CMA Music Festival are a dream destination for music lovers this summer. More than 100 Country Music artists are scheduled to perform at Riverfront Park in the heart of Downtown Nashville during "Country Music's Biggest Party,(tm)" Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12.
"This year's Daytime Concerts lineup is our strongest yet," said CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. "From today's hitmakers to fan favorites, legends and more, you can experience the entire spectrum of Country Music at the Daytime Concerts."
The summer temperature will skyrocket when Montgomery Gentry fires up the opening performance of the 2005 CMA Music Festival on Thursday, June 9 at 10:00 AM on the Greased Lightning(r) Daytime Stages. Known for their energetic live show, the Columbia Nashville recording artists will perform many of their hits including songs from their current Gold-certified album, You Do Your Thing. Montgomery Gentry was named CMA Vocal Duo of the Year in 2000.
"No one can kick off a party better than Montgomery Gentry," said Benson. "They will set a very high bar for all the performances during CMA Music Festival."
Each day will feature a rousing start at 10:00 AM (10:30 AM on Sunday, June 12). Lyric Street recording artist Aaron Tippin will open Friday, June 10; Columbia Nashville recording artist Buddy Jewell will launch Saturday, June 11; and two-time CMA award-winning Lorrie Morgan will christen Sunday, June 12.
The full lineup for the Daily Concerts showcases the diversity of Country Music from traditional to alt.country; from the legends to today's radio favorites. The non-stop performances take place on side-by-side stages with state-of-the-art production including video screens. More than 30 hours of musical performances are scheduled during the four days
View the Full Riverfront Stage Schedule
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Academy of Country Music Charitable Foundation to Offer High-End Items on eBay
As part of the festivities surrounding the 40th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, the Academy of Country Music Charitable Foundation will offer a handful of high-end items on eBay(TM), The World's Online Marketplace, starting Monday, May 30th and ending Thursday, June 9th. Proceeds from the charity auction will go to the Academy of Country Music Charitable Foundation.
Kompolt, the highly regarded "go-to" online auction agency for creating successful, high value, and high profile promotional and charity auctions, was retained to mange the much anticipated auction. Items will include an autographed 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod, autographed Custom Olhausen Pro Player's Pool Table, autographed Yamaha Grizzly 4x4 ATV, 2006 Academy of Country Music Awards Show VIP Package, and a customized White Gold and Diamond Ring designed by Johnathon Arndt Gallery of Jewels which was worn by Toby Keith at this year's press conference.
Bidders should log onto ebay.com/acmcountry between May 2nd and May 30th to pre-qualify for the charity auction.
Items were generously donated by the following: Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs -- Franklin, Tennessee; Johnathon Arndt Gallery of Jewels -- Beverly Hills, California; Olhausen Billiards Manufacturing -- Poway, California; and, Yamaha Motor Corporation -- Cypress, California.
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More Artists announced for Academy of Country Music's 40th Anniversary Celebration
The Academy of Country Music is announcing the lineup of its 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, a live concert event that will be taped at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 18th, 2005. Country music superstars Alabama, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Barbara Mandrell, Reba McEntire, Montgomery Gentry, Rascal Flatts, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood and many more surprise guests will appear on stage. The special, which toasts the rich heritage of the Academy of Country Music, will air in December on the CBS Television Network. Tickets for the event are on sale now at the Mandalay Bay Box Office and Ticketmaster outlets.
The 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will celebrate the Academy's 40 extraordinary years as an organization supporting, promoting and enhancing the advancement of the country music industry worldwide. The 2-hour special will look back into the history of the Academy and commemorate the strides the organization has made with a special nod to the Academy's founders, as well as acknowledging artists who have achieved Academy-related milestones in their careers.
The 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will take a look back on the career achievements of artists who have earned one of the Academy's most prestigious Awards. The Merle Haggard Award honors those who have won in the Top New Male/Female Vocalist and/or Duo/Group category, Top Male/Female Vocalist and/or Duo/Group category, and also in the Entertainer of the Year category. The award is named in honor of Merle Haggard because he is the first artist to achieve all three wins. Those eligible to be honored for this include Brooks & Dunn, Dixie Chicks, Mickey Gilley, Merle Haggard and Barbara Mandrell.
Each recipient on the 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will be honored with a trophy that has been specially jeweled by Johnathon Arndt Gallery of Jewels in Beverly Hills. This one-of-a-kind trophy contains 10.81 ct weight of rubies and 3.62 ct weight of diamonds.
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Two Creeks and One Clip for Sawyer Brown
Sawyer Brown filmed the video for “They Don’t Understand” in Winchester, KY and Franklin, TN. Indie rocker/auteur Lark Watts directed the shoot, which attracted local affiliates in both cities, CMT and Country Weekly for the abstract shoot.
The shoots took place at a creek in Winchester and at the creek at frontman Mark Miller’s Franklin, TN farm.
The band had to don knee-high scuba socks to maintain body temperature in the water that fell anywhere from mid-ankle to knee high, and Greg "Hobie" Hubbard was treated to a full-sized grand piano that was lowered into the creek bed and placed in the midst of the current for his performance. The Kentucky shoot featured two people being baptized by a preacher in a full-immersion ceremony.
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Willie Nelson Sets Record Straight On Texas Highway
Legendary singer, songwriter, performer and entertainer Willie Nelson knows a thing or two about awards and honors. He's received literally hundreds over the course of his career. And so while flattered to find out the Texas Senate was endeavoring to name a highway in his honor, the route's distinction as a toll road didn't sit well with him.
Today, the Austin American-Statesman published a news article saying "[Willie] envisioned motorists invoking his name every time they paid for their drive." The piece went on to quote Willie as saying, "I don't really need that. If they want to give me a piece of it, that's a different deal. Toll roads are not that popular. I'd put my name on an electric chair, too, but I don't think that'd be too great a thing. As far as the Republican opposition, I don't blame them. It all sounded political."
In a letter sent to a state senator dated April 13, his attorney politely declined the distinction. "Willie simply does not feel that the naming of a toll road in his honor comports with his worldview, on either a personal or an artistic level," wrote Nelson's attorney, Joel A. Katz.
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Charlie Daniels Brings "Songs From The Longleaf Pines" To A Special Performance At The Country Music Hall Of Fame
The legendary Charlie Daniels recently gave a special performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Ford Theatre in support of his new CD, Songs From The Longleaf Pines, and the Hall of Fame's Banjo Man exhibit honoring Earl Scruggs. Scruggs joined Daniels onstage for the concert along with The Whites, The Del McCoury Band, Mac Wiseman, and Randy and Gary Scruggs. The magical evening drew a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd and spotlighted the special guest artists from Daniel's new release on Blue Hat Records/Koch Records Nashville. One memorable moment happened when Earl Scruggs described Daniels as "one of the best all-around entertainers in the business."
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