John Conlee’s “They Also Serve” Music Video Added To Armed Forces Network
Country music legend John Conlee will soon be seen in U-S military establishments across the world via the Armed Forces Network. Conlee’s latest music video, “They Also Serve”, has been added to the network and will begin airing the week following Super Bowl XXXIX. The Armed Forces Network, which can be viewed in nearly 200 countries, provides information to all U-S military personnel on the bases.
Conlee is honored by the opportunity, “We did this video for all the members of the military and their families. I hope they all find it uplifting as they serve their country.” More...
USA Network’s Nashville Star Narrows Thousands Of Contestants To Ten Finalists For Third Season
February 4, 2005 – All ten finalists have been named for the third season of USA Network’s Nashville Star, a grassroots nationwide talent search for the next country music superstar, premiering Tuesday, March 1, from 10:00 – 11:00 PM (ET/PT) on USA Network.
During the nine-week series, the finalists will compete for the grand prize--a recording contract with Universal South Records. While all contestants must be at least 18, there is no upper age limit, opening the competition to talented adults pursuing their dreams at any age. More...
2005 CMA Music Fest Site Launched
The Country Music Association introduced its signature summer concert event CMA Music Festival to cyberspace today with the launch of www.CMAfest.com, a site dedicated to 2005 CMA Music Festival, to be held Thursday-Sunday, June 9-12, 2005, in Downtown Nashville.
"Redneck Woman" part of Grammy CD
GRETCHEN WILSON's Redneck Woman is included on the CD 2005 Grammy Nominees, in stores today (Tue). It's the only country song on the set. The Grammy Awards will be handed out February 13 in Los Angeles. Gretchen's been nominated for four Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Song, and Best Country Album.
Merle Kilgore: Honorary Tennessee State Senator And Co-Writer Of “Ring Of Fire” Dead At Age 70
The distinctive voice of Merle Kilgore, one of the most significant songwriters and entertainers in American musical history was forever silenced today. He died this evening (6th) from congestive heart failure onset from medical complications related to ongoing treatment for cancer over the last few months.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, sons Steve and Duane Kilgore, daughters, Pam Compton, Kim Pomeroy, and Shane McBee, 8 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. More...
Sara Evans Performs On NBC'S Today
Country radio's most-played female artist of 2004, Sara Evans, is used to early mornings as the mother of three small children. But this morning was extra special and extra early as the woman Billboard calls "country's next female superstar" performed on NBC's TODAY.
Sara was happy to give up a few hours of sleep in order to show her support for America's servicemen and women, as Fort Campbell's 101st Airborne Division is again being deployed to Iraq. Sara performed hits from her platinum album, Restless, for troops at the base and chatted with host Al Roker.
The dark-haired beauty will be back on the road with Brad Paisley to resume their "Mud & Suds Tour" just outside Washington, DC next week All of the shows thus far, which got under way just after the first of the year, have been sell-outs.
Kenny Wakes Up & Says "Good Morning America" Feb. 16 Matches His "Late Show" with a Bright & Early Morning
With Be As You Are: Songs From An Old Blue Chair poised at the top of Billboard's Top 200 and rehearsals underway for his Somewhere In the Sun tour - which kicks off with two sold-out-in-two-hours-shows in Green Bay March 10-11, Kenny Chesney intends to make the most of his day in New York. In addition to appearing on "The Late Show with Conan O'Brien" on February 16, the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year will wake up with "Good Morning America."
"There's nothing like Times Square in the morning," says the singer/songwriter. "When you get up and you head in there, you can feel the energy coming on in maybe the biggest city in the world... and it's a rush, I can tell you. More..
Blair Garner Gets ‘Passionate’ About Radio
On February 7 and 8, fans of After MidNite's Blair Garner can hear him on NBC's daytime soap opera Passions. Garner will lend his voice as a DJ who chronicles the story of a kidnapped baby. Passions airs weekdays on NBC.
After MidNite is nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks and can be heard on nearly 250 stations from midnight to 6 a.m.
