'Key Largo' singer/songwriter Bertie Higgins returns with southern-flavored party anthem
Best known for his 1982 international smash "Key Largo," a hit on country radio as well as reaching No. 8 on the Billboard charts, singer/songwriter Bertie Higgins is back with "The Redneck Riviera," an invigorating blast of country rock that'll ignite parties from the southeast to the northwest. Named after the gorgeous seashore between New Orleans and South Florida, "The Redneck Riviera" finds Higgins in a jubilant mood as foot-stomping fiddles, driving electric guitar, and Higgins' bluesy vocals wake up the neighbors and inspire listeners to enjoy life to its fullest. Make no mistake: Higgins is back with his most infectious and uplifting single to date.
Aaron Tippin Scares the Pants Off Paris and Nicole
In early January, Aaron Tippin received a call from the Producers of Fox TV’s The Simple Life. Tippin was in the running to be considered for this season’s reality show in which Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie (and their little dog too) make a pit-stop to visit Music City. Aaron and Thea Tippin graciously invited the producers out to their home in Liberty, TN. “Thea was a little apprehensive, but, I figured what they heck…a couple of girls running around scandally clad? It sounded like fun to me!” says Tippin. When the two young producers arrived, Aaron took them on a full tour of the grounds. “We took ‘em to the barn, showed them the helicopter and then brought them out to the gun range. I even showed them my gun vault filled with my pride and joy gun collection that ranges from a machine gun to a shot gun.” adds, Tippin. “I took out the AR15 (an automatic rifle just like the guns they are using in Iraq), shot a couple of rounds and then handed it to the producer, Evan, and encourged him to try.
In the past, The Simple Life sought out host families that could and would play the straight man role with Nicole and Paris. But this time around, show producers were looking for families with big personalities. Seems like the Tippin family would have naturally fit the bill. In addition to being a renowned country artist who “stands for something,” Aaron is a licensed gun dealer and pilot. He and his wife, Thea, have two young boys that they are raising on a farm and they have a winery as well as an old Country store. More...
Tucker Files For Order of Protection Against Ex-Fiancé
The Tennessean reports that Tanya Tucker has filed for an order of protection against her ex-fiancé, songwriter Jerry Laseter. Tucker claims Laseter harasses, threatens and has assaulted her. In a statement, Tucker said Laseter awakened her by pouring water on her and yelling at her. He allegedly grabbed her by the throat, and according to the police report, he kicked down the bathroom door after Tucker locked herself in the bathroom.
Tucker’s personal assistant, Roberta Ann Carroll, also filed for an order for protection after Laseter allegedly hit her in the eye and pulled her hair. When contacted by the paper, Laseter denied the charges.
Tucker and Laseter have a five-year-old daughter, Layla.
George Canyon Wins Canadian Radio Music Award
George Canyon won the Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Group or Solo Artist (Country) at this year's awards, which were held in Toronto on Saturday as part of Canadian Music Week. Canyon, who performed his nominated song, "Good Day to Ride," at the awards show was thrilled with the honour. An independently recorded single, "Good Day To Ride," was released in January 2004 and reached #12, staying in the Top 50 for more than 20 weeks on the Canadian Country Radio charts. Canyon also performed in Toronto on Saturday night as part of the CMT/Country 95.3 showcase at Canadian Music Week. His show at the El Mocambo, which also featured Aaron Pritchett and Johnny Reid, was a great success. More...
Troy Gentry Delivers A Ten Foot Gibson Guitar To Guitartown:
Country music artist Troy Gentry of the award-winning duo "Montgomery Gentry" delivered his 10 foot tall Gibson guitar sculpture today to Nashville with visual artist Michael Cooper. The two painted the giant guitar as part of Guitartown, an arts project about to invade the city in April. The guitar, will be one of many artist designed Gibson guitar sculptures to be placed around the city until the end of the year and will later be auctioned off for various charities. For information on the project go to www.nashvilleguitartown.com. For more information on Gibson Guitar go to www.gibson.com.