Country News Roundup - Monday, June 1, 2009

Gretchen Wilson to Kick off CMA Music Festival

Gretchen Wilson is set to open the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage at CMA Music Festival on June 11. Also appearing on the Riverfront Park stages that day are: James Otto, Phil Vassar, Chuck Wicks, Heidi Newfield, Neal McCoy, the Bellamy Brothers, Ashton Shepherd, Randy Rogers Band and Diamond Rio.

_{Gretchen Wilson photo © Wigglesworth/Petricka}

More Performers/Presenters Added to CMT Music Awards

Lady Antebellum, Kellie Pickler and Darius Rucker are the latest artists added to the performance list for the CMT Music Awards. Added to the presenter list are Bill O'Reilly of "The O'Reilly Factor," actor Luke Wilson, Ted Nugent and Kid Rock.

View 2009 CMT Music Awards Final Round Nominees and Vote for your favorites.

You can catch the CMT Music Awards on June 16 at 8:00 pm ET on CMT.

_{Lady Antebellum photo © Laurie Petricka}

David Nail's "Red Light" Chosen as iTunes Single of the Week

Rising Mercury Nashville artist David Nail's new single "Red Light" has been chosen at iTunes Single of the Week, beginning June 2. Fans can also check out http://www.discoverdavidnail.com/, where they can download multiple tracks from David's upcoming album, watch interview footage, download free wallpaper, and play an interactive "Red Light" game. Plus, register to win a private performance in your hometown.

_{David Nail photo © Laurie Petricka}