Canadian Paul Brandt Wins CMA Global Country Artist Award
The Country Music Association will honor Canadian Country artist Paul Brandt as the recipient of the 2005 Global Country Artist Award. The Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an artist who has both furthered Country Music's popularity and brought attention to the format in their foreign-based territory.
"International outreach and recognition of outstanding industry contributions around the globe is part of the mission of the Country Music Association," said CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. "And we will host some of the best and brightest international acts right here in Nashville during CMA Music Festival Week." More...
Toby Keith Fans To Attend "Big Throwdown Ii" Starting June 10
If Toby Keith's previous tours are any indication, hundreds of thousands of country fans are about to receive some serious summer schooling as the "Big Throwdown II" rolls out beginning June 10 in Charlotte, NC.
The tour is just one part of an ambitious summer that kicks off May 17 with the release of his new album Honkytonk University. His first full studio album since 2004's quadruple platinum Shock'N Y'All, the disc follows last fall's release of Greatest Hits 2, which is nearing triple platinum. To date, Keith has sold more than 25 million albums. More...
Totally Country Vol. 4 Is Totally Gold
In the wake of its impressive debut at Number One on Billboard's Country Album Chart with nearly 100,000 copies sold in the first week, Totally Country Vol. 4 has been certified Gold.
On the incredible success of the project, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Sony BMG Strategic Marketing Group Joe Dimuro said, "We are extremely elated, however not surprised, that Totally Country Vol. 4 has achieved gold status as certified by the RIAA. There is no doubt the Totally Country franchise will continue to flourish." More...
John Michael Montgomery Says Medical Condition Affected NASCAR Performance
John Michael Montgomery has released a statement refuting rumors that his performance at a recent NASCAR race was affected by alcohol use. Montgomery performed in Atlanta at NASCAR’s Nextel Cup race earlier this month. Montgomery blames the incident on a medical condition, acoustic neuroma, which affected his hearing and balance.
“Everyone has good days and bad days and it's no different for singers,” said Montgomery via his website. “Unfortunately my bad day was televised. Based on lack of information, many of you assumed that my less than perfect performance was alcohol related, and I understand how it may have appeared that way.”
Montgomery said his prognosis is good and he doesn’t expect his treatment to affect his touring schedule.
Keith Urban Wakes up Early on NBC’s ‘Today’
Keith Urban is set to appear on NBC’s Today on April 14. He is also launching his new online club, Monkeyville, as a thank you to his fans on April 1. Get all the details at keithurban.net
Larry the Cable guy releases “The Right to Bare Arms” on Warner Brothers Nashville
Larry the Cable guy releases “The Right to Bare Arms” on Warner Brothers Nashville recorded live from the Right to Bare Arms Tour. The album includes all new laughs, including “Git-R-Done,” “Toddler Mail,” “NASCAR,” “Throwed Outta Penney’s,” and many many more.
Larry began his career like many comics on a dare at a local comedy club in West Palm Beach, FL in 1986. He was immediately hooked. In 1988, he quit his day job as the funniest bellhop at The Ramada and hit the road. It wasn’t long before he was wowing comedy club crowds with his high energy one liner style of stand up and soon made appearances on “Evening at The Improv” “Comic Strip Live”, Comedy Central, MTV and Showtime. More...
CMT Awards Star Power Intensifies as Performers and Presenters Are Announced
The star power of the 2005 CMT MUSIC AWARDS continues to intensify with the addition of hot country stars and celebrities from across the entertainment and sports worlds. Powerhouse duo Heart and platinum-selling Dierks Bentley have joined the stellar live musical performance line-up which includes previously announced performers Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Big & Rich, Keith Urban, and Gretchen Wilson. The 2005 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy, is country music's only fan voted awards show and this year's only country awards televised from Nashville. CMT will telecast the 2005 CMT MUSIC AWARDS on Monday, April 11 at 8:00-10:30 PM, ET.