The pairing of award-winning recording artists Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss has created one of the hottest singles at country radio - and one of the most critically acclaimed - as they prepare to perform "Whiskey Lullaby" on the upcoming 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The ACM duet also marks a first for Krauss, who makes her debut performance on the program amid the success of her "Great Mountain High Tour," which plays New York on May 27, just one night after the ACM telecast.
Advancing this week to #16* at R&R and #17* in Billboard, "Whiskey Lullaby" was penned by Jon Randall and Country Music Hall of Fame legend Bill Anderson. The powerful track has received widespread acclaim both for its songwriting and performances, with The Chicago Sun-Times hailing "the combination of [Paisley's] earnest delivery and [Krauss'] soaring soprano makes for a modern classic." More...
Lee Ann Womack Kicks off Revlon Run/Walk
MCA's Lee Ann Womack entertained more than 40,000 dedicated Revlon Run/Walk participants, as well as their family and friends, on May 1 in New York's Times Square, kicking off the seventh annual 5K event. Womack performed to a sing-along crowd and an enthusiastic group of participants. Jane Pauley ("Dateline NBC"), Kristin Davis ("Sex and the City"), Isabella Rossellini (Broadway's "The Stendahl Syndrome") and Jesse Martin ("Law & Order") co-hosted the event while Karen Duffy and Eva Mendes, both familiar faces of the Revlon cosmetics line, served as spokeswomen. More...
Currington Tapped For CBS Early Show
Billy Currington has been tapped for the CBS Early Show. Currington’s July 17 appearance will include performances of "Walk A Little Straighter," "I Got A Feelin'," and "Off My Rocker."
Diffie Does Double Duty – Juggles Two New Projects World Premier and New Baby
Joe Diffie’s all about ‘hands on’ commitment these days; with his new baby daughter arriving just one month prior to the June 1st release of his first project on Broken Bow Records, “Tougher Than Nails.” “I’ve got two of the most important events of my life occurring within weeks of each other. I’m talking to journalists on the telephone, doing interviews to promote the new CD, while I’m holding my baby daughter in my arms. My wife, Theresa calls it multi tasking…. Assuring me that I’ll get used to it,” Diffie laughed. “Theresa is a great mother, and baring most of the ‘baby duties,’ but I help out when I can,” continued Joe.
One look at his schedule tells the story. A CMT.com “Listening Party’ begins on May 14th with a full length streaming album premier featuring “Tougher Than Nails” where fans can get a taste of the new CD online. On May 21st through June 21st CMT.com will feature a “Be Tougher Than Nails; Sing and Play with Joe Diffie Sweepstakes” where web surfers can enter to win a karaoke machine, an autographed Copley Guitar, a Joe Diffie Karaoke CD and a autographed “Tougher Than Nails” CD. More...
Sony Scene -- News on Sony Artists
The new "Nashville Star" winner had a busy weekend. Saturday night marked his Grand Ole Opry debut where he performed his current single "I Meant To." Several of Brad's friends came up from his homestate of Alabama for the performance and Brad invited the group to stay the night and make guest appearances in his first video. The shoot took place in Nashville's Club NV and was directed by the award-winning Peter Zavadil. The concept comes from "a moment of reflection in which you realize that you've got only one chance at life." The video concentrated on Brad at the center of a rowdy club party and yet he's completely alone in his thoughts. Brad's friends report that he had a hard time keeping the thoughtful composure at the shoot though because of all the pretty girls on the set. More news on Montgomery Gentry, Travis Tritt, Gretchen Wilson, and others
Jo Dee Messina To Kick Off CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair® With Opening Day Performance At Greased Lightning® Riverfront Park Stages
Enjoy great musical performances while relaxing on the banks of the Cumberland River at the 2004 CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair®. The four-day event takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, in Downtown Nashville. Among the highlights of “Country Music’s Biggest Party™” are the Daily Concerts at the Greased Lightning® Riverfront Park Stages co-sponsored by American Airlines. The Daily Concerts feature more then 30 hours of performances covering the entire breadth of Country Music. Watch today’s rising stars, hear the legends, and experience bluegrass, Texas-style Country Music and more. More...
