Bellamy Brothers Spend Christmas And News Years Eve In Korea
The Bellamy Brothers didn't hesitate a second when invited to go to Korea over the holidays to perform for the troops and their families. To entertain as many soldiers stationed there as possible, the fast-paced tour kicked-off from Seoul, Korea's capitol on December 23rd and proceeded to Camp Walker in Taegu, Camp Casey and Camp Stanley in Dongducheon, Camp Page in Chuncheon, back to Seoul for a show at Yongsan Garrison, Camp Red Cloud in Uijonbu and the New Years Eve performance at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Korea.
Explains Howard Bellamy, "These soldiers and their families give up so much on a daily basis for our freedoms, it's the least we can do to come over here and help cheer them up during the holidays. Adds David Bellamy, "Besides that, people sometimes forget that the U.S. has forces all over the world. It's important to show these troops that the folks back home appreciate them and honor their efforts on behalf of us and our allies." More...
Chesnutt--Marked with a “W”
Mark Chesnutt (Vivaton Records), who on more than one occasion has made an honest admission as to his political incorrectness ("Political Incorrectness" recorded with Kevin Fowler/Equity Records—appears on Fowler’s Loose Loud and Crazy CD), has been singled out for his clear demonstration of just the opposite. Mark Chesnutt has been selected as the first recipient to be honored with the “W” Award. The first of its kind—making its debut—the “W” Award is being presented to Mark by the Republican Party of Florida in gratitude and appreciation for his contribution and support in performing at the various Republication parties and rallies.
The “W” award (“W” being symbolic for George “W” Bush) is bestowed upon select individuals (by the Republican Party) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability, patriotism and steadfast leadership. More...
Shania Twain Celebrates Second People's Choice Award Win
Shania Twain celebrated her second People's Choice Award win last night as she swept the category for "Favorite Country Female Singer." Twain garnered her first win in 2000 for "Favorite Female Musical Performer." Recently peaking at #7 on the Billboard charts with "Party for Two," Twain continues promoting her '04 Shania Twain Greatest Hits.
Twain's greatest hits marks its eighth consecutive #1 week on Billboard's Top Current Country Albums chart. Her next single, "Don't," hits stations January 18. The video can currently be seen in Hot Shot rotation on CMT and GAC.
Robert Earl Keen Travels To Clute, Tx With The Food Network To The Great Texas Mosquito Festival And Fajita Cookoff
Koch Records Nashville recording artist, Robert Earl Keen, recently was the headline performer scheduled at the Great Texas Mosquito Festival and Fajita Cookoff in Clute, TX. The Food Network was also coming to cover the event and Robert Earl Keen ended up as a special guest who opens the episode singing a fajita song that he wrote the day before the taping. Of course Keen couldn't pass up sampling some of the great fajita cooking so Keen took the All American Festivals crew on a tour of some of the booths. The 30-minute episode will air on the Food Network's All American Festivals, 10:30 pm, Eastern Time.
The episode will air on the All American Festivals series Monday, January 17, 10:30 pm, Eastern Time. More...
Chesney Gets Naked Producer Rob Barnett sits with Kenny Chesney for an hour-long radio special called The Naked Truth. The show will air in 18 markets the weekend of January 22.
"It's a strange thing opening yourself up like that to someone you really don't know," said Chesney. "But there was something about the way he asked his questions, the way he came at this music that got me talking from a whole other perspective. It was crazy, kind of."
Barnett is part of the team who created VH-1's Behind The Music, and has also produced the TV series Staffers and a feature film now in post-production of the 2004 Presidential campaign, was intimately involved in PBS' award-winning Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues and created Johnny Rotten's Rotten Television. His career spans MTV, VH-1 and various major radio gigs as a Program Director, Music Director and Disc Jockey.
Chesney is set to perform on NBC's "Tsunami Aid: A Concert for Hope" on January15th and “Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on February 1.
Katrina Elam Named Yahoo!/Launch's First ‘The New Now’ Artist
The music staff of Yahoo’s Launch has selected Universal South Records artist Katrina Elam as the site's first “The New Now" artist. Elam will be featured for the entire month of January on Launch’s all-new Who's Next music page. More...