City Of Houston Honors Popular Native Son With "Robert Earl Keen Day" Proclamation
The City of Houston welcomed Robert Earl Keen back home to his birthplace of Houston this past weekend by proclaiming April 1, 2005 as "Robert Earl Keen Day."
The Proclamation was presented by Houston City Council Member Michael Berry in conjunction with Keen's headlining appearance at Frontier Fiesta at The University of Houston. More...
40th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards Announces Line Up For New Artists Show
Today the Academy of Country Music announced the lineup for the 2nd annual New Artists' Show, a concert held the night before the 40th ANNUAL Academy of Country Music Awards which is broadcast LIVE from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 17th, 2005 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.
On Monday, May 16, 2005, country's newest superstars Big & Rich, Josh Gracin, Julie Roberts, Josh Turner and Gretchen Wilson - all of whom are nominated in the Top New Artist category for this year's 40th ANNUAL Academy of Country Music Awards - will showcase their talents in an intimate performance setting in the Mandalay Bay Ballroom. More...
Joe Diffie Added To Concert For The Oklahoma City National Memorial
Platinum-selling country musician and Oklahoma-native Joe Diffie has been added to the line-up for the April 22nd concert for the Oklahoma City National Memorial in Oklahoma City. Diffie joins an amazing list of Oklahoma artists for the event, including Vince Gill, Toby Keith, Ty England, Katrina Elam, Jimmy Webb, Byron Berline, plus up-and-coming artists from the Centennial Rodeo Opry.
The 7 PM CT concert will be held at the Ford Center in downtown Oklahoma City, 100 W. Reno Ave 73102. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 4th at the Ford Center Box Office or online at www.tickets.com.
Dolly Parton Launches Dollywood's 20th Anniversary Season in Platinum Style
Dolly Parton, one of the world's most famous platinum blondes, visited her Dollywood theme park last Friday (April 1) to officially launch the park's 20th anniversary season--in platinum style.
In grand fashion befitting the entertainment legend, Parton gifted approximately 1,600 Dollywood guests gathered for a special 20th anniversary event in DP's Celebrity Theatre with Platinum passes. Valid for 20 years and valued at approximately $5,000 each, the Platinum pass provides each recipient with unlimited access to Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country, along with free parking and additional park discounts. Parton's surprise gift is valued at approximately $8 million. More...
Country Stampede Festival Offers Non-Stop Entertainment June 23-26 In Manhattan, Kansas
The 10th Annual Affiliated Food’s Midwest Country Stampede festival, to be held June 23-26 in Manhattan, KS will feature performances by Keith Urban, Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, ZZ Top, Lonestar, Montgomery Gentry, Dierks Bentley, and more! And that’s just on the main stage. In addition, the festival will introduce two performance tents, McGraw’s stage and the Capital Federal Family Stage, as well as one interactive tent, appropriately named the Songwriter’s Stage, with festivities running throughout the day and into the night!
For those fans interested in the process behind the music, the Songwriter’s Tent will feature some of the hottest writers sharing their inspiration and explanation of the songwriting process, acting as a forum for songwriters to discuss the business of songwriting and the creative processes. Visit www.countrystampede.com for additional information on how you can participate. More...
Kassie Depaiva To Co-Host The View April 25th
Daytime actress and country music artist Kassie DePaiva, also known as “Blair Cramer” from One Life To Live, will fill in as co-host on the April 25th edition of The View. Depaiva’s appearance as co-host will mark her third time on the show.
The View (ABC) regularly features moderator Meredith Vieira (Turning Point), prosecutor-turned-commentator Star Jones Reynolds, comedian Joy Behar and television personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck. The View consists of hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment. The program celebrated its 1500th show on January 23, 2004 and is currently in its eighth season. More...