A Country Star Is Born In The New CMT Special “in The Moment: Julie Roberts”
For many, becoming a country star is just a dream that never comes true. But for Julie Roberts, not only are her dreams playing out in real life, they are being documented for the CMT original special, IN THE MOMENT: JULIE ROBERTS, which premieres Friday, May 28 at 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT.* Unpolished, uncensored and refreshingly unworldly, the 25-year-old South Carolina native, whose debut single, “Break Down Here” is currently climbing the charts, is living the proverbial Cinderella story. Last fall she was answering phones at Nashville’s Mercury Records. Today, Mercury’s brass is betting the farm that Roberts is the next big thing. More...
Faith Hill Heads To Vegas
Country star Faith Hill will return to the live stage for the first time in four years this summer. The artist will perform Aug. 10-11 and 13-14 at the Colosseum at Las Vegas' Caesars Palace. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Caesars Palace box office. More...
Final Round of Presenters and Performers Set for the 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, 'Country's Night To Shine'(TM)
Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing that Tim McGraw, Clint Black, Loretta Lynn & Vince Gill, Sara Evans, Gretchen Wilson and Big & Rich will perform as part of the 39TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. Randy Travis, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Nichols, Diamond Rio, Kellie Coffey, Trick Pony, The Warren Brothers, Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw, NFL stars Eddie George & Kevin Carter, "Access Hollywood" and "Nashville Star" host Nancy O'Dell, Eric Close, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Jeff Foxworthy, "The Young & The Restless" star Michelle Stafford, Jaci Velasquez, "JAG" star Karri Turner, Cledus T. Judd, "Navy NCIS" star Sasha Alexander, Bill Engvall, Lance Burton and Penn & Teller will present awards. More...
Jamie O’Neal Connects With Fans
Jamie O'Neal will appear at the CMA Music Festival, both on stage and off. O’Neal is playing in the annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball game and re-connecting with fans when she appears at the Country Weekly and Country Music Today booths. O’Neal will also participate in the Celebrity Auction benefiting the YWCA, headed up by Martina McBride, who's latest single, "How Far," was co-written by O’Neal. O’Neal is working on her first album for Capitol Records.
Trace Adkins Hobnobs With Athletes
Check out the current issue of ESPN magazine for an article featuring Trace Adkins meeting with a fan from the sports world. Third-ranked men's tennis pro Mardy Fish was anxious to meet Adkins and see him in concert. The two chatted just before Adkins hit the stage at a show outside Miami.
"Man, I don't know any tennis guys who are into country music," he told Fish. "NASCAR, sure, but tennis?"
Adkins latest video, "Rough and Ready," premieres in Hot Shot rotation during the CMT Top 20 Countdown on May 20. NASCAR champ Dale Earnhardt, Jr. makes a cameo appearance.
Montgomery Gentry Take Over Lexington
Montgomery Gentry are trying to catch their breath and a few hours of sleep after their late night album release performance in their hometown of Lexington, KY. Braving the threat of thunderstorms, close to 10,000 fans converged on the Lexington Green Mall parking lot hours before the scheduled show time of the free and open to the public concert.
The duo performed a number of their biggest hits and music from their new album, You Do Your Thing. After the show, they signed autographs for fans who had purchased the album at the adjacent Disc Jockey record store. The autograph line stretched the length of the mall and when all was said and done Eddie and Troy had signed almost 1,000 copies. More...
Patriotism Soars At CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair® In June
CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair® is a four-day celebration of America’s music and at its heart are the themes and issues that touch everyone including love of home and family.
In honor of the sacrifices made by American service men and women – and their families – CMA is donating tickets to the Nightly Concerts at the Coliseum June 10-13; the Friday concert at the Greased Lightningâ Riverfront Park Stages; and both sessions of the CMA Celebrity Close Up series to the troops of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky.
“The relationship between Country artists and our troops and their families is a long-standing tradition,” said CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. “And we are delighted to demonstrate our support of these brave men and women during the festival.” More...
Merle Kilgore Undergoes Open Heart Surgery
Merle Kilgore is set to undergo heart surgery today. Kilgore was hospitalized on May 13 after an MRI uncovered a collapsed vertebrae and blocked artery. More...
