April 26 - May 2nd
(News will be updated throughout the week.)
Gretchen Wilson Builds Momentum At Dance Clubs Nationwide
While Gretchen Wilson is burning up the radio and video playlists across the country with her single "Redneck Woman", she is also creating strong momentum at dance clubs nationwide. More...
"Sweet Southern Comfort" Named Official Song of the South.
Buddy Jewell's deep-fried hit single, "Sweet Southern Comfort," has been named as an official Song of the South in the May-June 2004 issue of Y'all Magazine.
The latest issue of Y'all, the Magazine of Southern People - [on newsstands April 27th] - includes an exclusive interview with Jewell, an Arkansas native who captured 2003's USA Network Nashville Star contest and landed a record deal with Sony Music Nashville. Jewell's song peaked in the Top Three on both the Billboard and R&R radio charts and still remains in the Top Ten. More Sony News...
Sara Evans Featured in American Profile cover for Mother's Day
RCA's multi-platinum singer and songwriter, SARA EVANS, graces the cover of the upcoming Mother's Day issue of American Profile. The CMT Flame Worthy Female Video nominee chatted with entertainment editor Beverly Keel at her home near Nashville and shared stories about being a working mother on a tour bus. Sara was photographed with her husband of 10 years, Craig Schelske, and her children, Avery, 4 and Olivia, 16 months. American Profile is distributed in more than 1,100 newspapers nationwide, with a circulation of more than 6 million, making it the nation's 8th largest magazine. More...
GAC To Telecast 14th Annual City Of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge
Great American Country®, Inc. has signed on to telecast the 14th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge. The game, which brings country music’s hottest stars together for an afternoon of softball, pranks and fun, will be held on Thursday, June 10th at 1pm at Nashville’s Greer Stadium. Airdates for the broadcast will be announced soon.
This year’s Opry Live and After MidNite teams will feature Vince Gill, Joe Nichols, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Josh Turner, Brad Paisley, Julie Roberts, Chris Cagle, Blake Shelton, Gretchen Wilson, Amy Dalley, Lonestar’s Dean Sams, Scotty Emerick, Jeff Bates, Jimmy Wayne, Andy Griggs, Jamie O’Neal, Mark Wills, Billy Dean, Chely Wright, Blue County, Rodney Atkins, Big and Rich, Tennessee Titan Drew Bennett, Nashville Predator Tomas Vokoun, and a host of other music and athletic celebrities. Trace Adkins and Buddy Jewell will act as this year’s team coaches. Past participants in the game have included Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack, Brad Paisley, National Football League players Frank Wycheck, Al Del Greco, Troy Aikman and Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member, Nolan Ryan. More...
Date Announced for Martina McBride Celebrity Auction
The date has been set for "The Celebrity Auction with Martina McBride." On Saturday, June 12th, during the 2004 CMA Music Festival/ Fan Fair, Martina McBride will host her annual auction to raise funds for the YW of Middle Tennessee and their domestic violence programs. "The Celebrity Auction with Martina McBride" offers a chance for country music fans to bid on one-of-a-kind autographed celebrity items with all proceeds going to the YW. Joining Martina in person will be Capitol recording artist Jamie O'Neal, Arista recording artist Brad Paisley and RCA recording artist Andy Griggs. The auction will take place at the Hall of Fame Park located on the plaza behind the Hilton Hotel and just off Broadway in between 5th and 6th Avenues. Bidding begins at 11:00AM and admission is completely free and open to the public. More...
Trent Willmon Makes Opry Debut
Columbia Records newcomer Trent Willmon will fulfill a lifelong dream on May 1 when he performs on the Grand Ole Opry. The performance will air on GAC. More...
Loretta Lynn and Jack White Talk About Van Lear Rose
Loretta's latest release was produced by the White Stripes Jack White. They talk about the content of the record. More...
Haggard is a Classic, and so is His Country
At 67, Merle Haggard is part man and part monument. He has helped define a part of American culture and, like Johnny Cash, his life and his music are intertwined like blood and bone. Haggard is a mix of national archetypes: populist renegade, self-taught artist, stubborn rebel, guardian of tradition. More...