Here is the full list of CMA Nominees for 2004. When you're done reading the nominees, head over to the 2004 CMA Polls to cast your vote for your ... Read More

If you're like me, you probably wonder sometimes where the CMA gets its nominees. I've written the procedures the CMA Membership goes through in order to create the list of ... Read More

Keith Urban played at Sunset Station Amphitheater in Henderson, NV on August 20, 2004. I attended the show, and you can read my review of the show, view photos ... Read More

You nominated your favorites. Then, for the past three weeks you voted over and over. This week we have the results. Congrats to all the nominees, and to the fans ... Read More

We are down to 25 videos to vote for in Round 19. The five lowest-voted videos are removed each week until we reach the Top 10. Then, we remove the ... Read More

A few weeks ago, I asked for submissions of your favorite love songs. I've got 100 songs that will be part of the final Top 100 list, and I would ... Read More

We have three new reviews for you to read this week. The first from the young Aussie guitar ace, Jedd Hughes, called Transcontinental. This album is reviewed by Jennifer. ... Read More

Read the continually updated country music news from the week of August 30th, and read previous weeks' news in the Country Chatter Archives

See which songs are topping the charts, and which song I think will be the next No. 1. All chart rankings are based on the song or album's position ... Read More

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: August 30 - Kitty Wells (1919) September 1 - Boxcar Willie (1931) (died 4/11/99) September 1 - Conway Twitty ... Read More

George Strait emerged in the early 1980s with a Traditional sound that he's stood by throughout the years. His sound draws from both western swing and honky tonk styles, and ... Read More

Keith Urban's US version of "Be Here" will be out on September 21st. For those fans that may like to order his Australian version of the album, it contains ... Read More

Each month we spotlight a different artist. This month's spotlight artist is Travis Tritt. Travis recently released "My Honky Tonk History" which is being critically acclaimed as some ... Read More

This week's biggest story is about Tim McGraw's highly anticipated Live Like You Were Dying CD, which is reviewed by Penny. Plus, read Tim's bio. Kathy contributes two ... Read More

This week enter to win a copy of Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying," or Malibu Storm's self-titled debut. Plus, we're pointing to some exciting new contests on other ... Read More

See which songs are topping the charts, and which song I think will be the next No. 1. All chart rankings are based on the song or album's position ... Read More

Read the continually updated country music news from the week of August 23rd, and read previous weeks' news in the Country Chatter Archives

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: August 23 - Tex Williams (1917) (died 10/11/85) August 23 - Rex Allen Jr. (1947) August 23 - ... Read More

Brad Paisley played at Konocti Harbor Resort on August 4, 2004 in the indoor showroom. Opening for him was the California Cowboys, a popular local group that is always ... Read More

We are in our second week of voting out of three. If your favorite artist isn't in the top position in the award category, this is the week to ... Read More

Read the continually updated country music news from the week of August 16th, and read previous weeks' news in the Country Chatter Archives

We have five brand new reviews this week. The first from Travis Tritt called My Honky Tonk History reviewed by Penny. Matt reviews bluegrass group Mountain ... Read More

See which songs are topping the charts, and which song I think will be the next No. 1. All chart rankings are based on the song or album's position ... Read More

View the Top 20 songs based on Billboard's Hot Country Singles charts. List is shown with current chart rank and last week's rank, plus a link to purchase the album ... Read More

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: August 16 - Emily Erwin (Dixie Chicks) (1972) August 16 - Billy Joe Shaver (1941) August 19 - ... Read More

Read the continually updated country music news from the week of August 9th, and read previous weeks' news in the Country Chatter Archives

Find out about independent artist Glenn Cummings by reading his bio. Glenn's debut single is called "Big," and it fits this 6'5" Florida native to a T.

Take a listen to full-length versions of these new songs on country radio in this forum post and see what you think. Matt gives his thoughts of each song, ... Read More

There is lots of great new music coming out this week. Check out our reviews to find out what we liked best. Jennifer reviews Andy Griggs' third ... Read More

See which songs are topping the charts, and which song I think will be the next No. 1. All chart rankings are based on the song or album's position ... Read More

You voted all last week for your favorite songs that charted in the Top 40 on Billboard's Country Singles Chart. View the Top 10 Charts for July 2004.

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: August 9 - Merle Kilgore (1934) August 10 - Jimmy Dean (1928) August 10 - Gene Johnson (Diamond ... Read More

Matt attended the King County Fair in Eunumclaw, WA and saw Chris Cagle, with newcomer Blaine Larsen opening the show. Read Matt's review of both shows, view photos and ... Read More

Download your copy of the August 2004 Country Calendar Wallpaper. I've designed separate wallpapers of male and female stars. This month we have Reba McEntire and Gary Allan decorating ... Read More

Send a friend a country music E-card. We have cards with male, female, groups and duos on them, as well as some holiday and birthday cards.

Read country music news from the week of August 2nd, and read previous weeks' news in the Country Chatter Archives

You voted the past two weeks for your favorite artists, albums, and songs. Here are the nominees that will move on to the final round of voting starting next week. NOTE: ... Read More

We have five new reviews this week. The first is a compilation album of The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam reviewed by Kathy. Kathy also reviewed The ... Read More

See which songs are topping the charts, and which song I think will be the next No. 1. All chart rankings are based on the song or album's position on ... Read More

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: August 2 - Hank Cochran (1935) August 3 - Randy Scruggs (1953) August 3 - Dean Sams (Lonestar) ... Read More

View the Top 20 songs based on Billboard's Hot Country Singles charts. List is shown with current chart rank and last week's rank, plus a link to purchase the album ... Read More