Shelly's Country Music Blog May 2008 Archive

These are the 10 hottest Country songs of the week as determined by your AboutCountry Guide. This chart is compiled consulting data from various music industry charts and sources. It ... Read More

You saw them perform this on the 2008 ACM Awards. Now, view the streaming video on your computer right here. This is the first single from their third album, Love ... Read More

Find out what singles will be coming out on country radio this week. Read Jennifer's thoughts about the new music, including songs from Darius Rucker, Steve Azar, Randy Houser, ... Read More

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

The new reviews this week are from: Andy Griggs The Good Life Julianne Hough self-titled Cover © Montage Music

Brad Paisley's "Paisley Party Tour" is one of the Top 5 Tours to Watch for in the Summer of 2008. See who else made the list, and check out ... Read More

View photos of the celebrities that walked the Orange Carpet at the 2008 ACM Awards. Photo © Shelly Fabian

View photos of the celebrities that showed their "Country Style" at the 2008 ACM Awards. Plus, each photo page will have a poll where you can vote for your ... Read More

The ACM New Artist show spotlights the artists that are nominated for the New Male, New Female, and New Duo/Group award. Read my recap of the show, featuring all ... Read More

Here is my brief recap of the 2008 ACM Awards, complete with photos. I've listed all the performers, presenters and winners. Photo © Ethan Miller / Getty Images

Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood paying tribute to the late Eddy Arnold is just one of my Top 10 Most Memorable moments of the 2008 ACM Awards. See what ... Read More

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: May 26 - Dave Robbins (Blackhawk) (1959) May 26 - Gates Nichols (Confederate Railroad) (1944) May 26 - Hank Williams, ... Read More

Joe Nichols and Sara Evans will be the stars to be interviewed at the just added second session of the CMA Close-Up series, which will be held at the ... Read More

These are the 10 hottest Country songs of the week as determined by your AboutCountry Guide. This chart is compiled consulting data from various music industry charts and sources. It ... Read More

The ACM New Artist Show was held at the MGM Grand on Saturday night (May 17), and Taylor Swift was one of the eight artists that performed. The other ... Read More

Scott reviews a brand new book of short stories from some of Nashville's hottest songwriters. He writes: This is a very unique and interesting book that was written by Robert Hicks. ... Read More

Carrie Underwood won the Female Vocalist Award at the 2008 ACM Awards. See the full list of the winners for the night. Photo © Shelly Fabian

Who do you think the Top 10 Hottest guys in country music are? Joe Nichols made the list. Find out who else made the cut, view eye candy of ... Read More

Jennifer reviews Dierks Bentley's Greatest Hits cd this week. Cover © Capitol Nashville

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

Find out what singles will be coming out on country radio this week. Read Jennifer's thoughts about the new music, including songs from Taylor Swift, Ashton Shepherd, Shawna Russell, ... Read More

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We've compiled a list of songs that chart in the Top 20 of Billboard's Hot Country Singles charts throughout 2008. They are listed in alphabetical order by song title, along ... Read More

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: May 22 - Ralph Peer (1892) "Ralph Sylvester Peer" (died 1/19/60) May 22 - Dana Williams (Diamond Rio) (1961) May ... Read More

The 2008 ACM Awards will be held on May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV at the MGM Grand Hotel. Here are my thoughts on who I think will ... Read More

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

Aaron Tippin is the latest artist to release an album on the Cracker Barrel label. Read Jack's review of Aaron's new release, He Believed. Cover © Cracker Barrel

Find out what singles will be coming out on country radio this week. Read Jennifer's thoughts about the new music, including songs from Craig Morgan, Steve Holy, Chris Young, Donnie ... Read More

These are the 10 hottest Country songs of the week as determined by your AboutCountry Guide. This chart is compiled consulting data from various music industry charts and sources. It ... Read More

Country Legend Eddy Arnold passed away in Nashville on May 8th. He was 89 years old. Read Scott's short obituary on him. Photo © Jolene Downs

The most recent stars to be added to the ACM Awards show include Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler and LeAnn Rimes. Plus, Kenny Chesney and George Strait will perform their ... Read More

We've compiled a list of songs that chart in the Top 20 of Billboard's Hot Country Singles charts throughout 2008. They are listed in alphabetical order by song title, along ... Read More

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: May 12 - Joe Maphis (1921) "Otis Wilson Maphis" (died 1986) May 12 - Kix Brooks (Brooks & Dunn) ... Read More

Just in time for Mother's Day, here are our picks for the Top 10 songs for moms. Check them out. We've included links for you to download the song, and ... Read More

AboutCountry's Jolene Downs talks with Lorrie Morgan about her upcoming album releases, tour dates, hosting a show on Sirius Satellite radio on Frank Sinatra, and much more. Photo © Jolene ... Read More

Watch the full-length video for Joe Nichols' "It Ain't No Crime." The video is in Windows Media format, and it may take a while to download, so be patient. ... Read More

I don't know about you, but each time I get in my car, no matter if I'm just driving a few miles to the local grocery store, or 100 miles ... Read More

New reviews this week: Toby Keith's 35 Biggest Hits Phil Stacey's self-titled debut album. Cover © Showdog Nashville

I've designed calendar wallpaper featuring a different country music artist for each month of the year. For the month of May I'm featuring country star Carrie Underwood. Download your ... Read More

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

This week, we see new singles from Brooks & Dunn, Chris Cagle, Randy Travis, John Michael Montgomery, Rissi Palmer, Carter's Chord, Joshua Stevens, and Beau Davidson. See what Jennifer ... Read More

These are the 10 hottest Country songs of the week as determined by your AboutCountry Guide. This chart is compiled consulting data from various music industry charts and sources. It ... Read More

Rascal Flatts will kick off their new "Bob That Head Tour" on June 13th, at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St. Louis, MO. Joining them for this leg of ... Read More

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: May 5 - Tammy Wynette (1942)"Virginia Wynette Pugh" (died 4/6/98) May 6 - Jimmie Dale Gilmore (1945) May 8 - ... Read More

When she's not wowing crowds with her heartfelt hits, hanging with Keith Urban or being bedazzled by Beyoncé ("She walked right by me and my boyfriend at the Grammys, ... Read More

Great American Country is holding a nationwide talent search to find the next country music star. Musicians who love the spotlight and dream of the day when millions of ... Read More

The past few years, the ACM has allowed fans to add their voice to who they thought should win the Video of the Year category. This year, the Academy ... Read More