Superstar Alan Jackson Revs Up "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" with New Video
Arista Nashville superstar Alan Jackson and actors Mike O'Malley and Anthony Clark (from the hit CBS sitcom, Yes, Dear), have more in common than sharing the set for the filming of Jackson's newest video, "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues." As it turns out, Jackson is a big fan of the show, while Clark and O'Malley are big fans of Jackson's music.
With the tune's tale of a hit songwriter stranded with a broken-down vehicle and a slightly shady, songwriting-mechanic, Jackson thought Clark and O'Malley might be just the actors to bring those characters to life. Jackson commented, "I watch this show quite a bit, Yes, Dear, the show that these guys are on, and I met 'em at the CMA [Awards] a year or so ago. Watching their characters on that show, they seem to fit the bill for this video, so luckily they said they'd do it." More...
Mark Chesnutt Reveals His “secret” In Upcoming Music Video
Mark Chesnutt will release his first music video since 2002. Mark will film the corresponding music video to his current single “A Hard Secret To Keep” the first week in May.
The video will be shot on May 5 at an abandoned industrial location in downtown Nashville by Americana Entertainment Production. Producer John Grimson describes what viewers can expect, “The treatment for the video is such that the piece will be abstract yet systematic. We are shooting in an industrial setting to achieve a stark, minimal look. Our intention is to successfully deliver the aura of a haunting ‘secret.’ “ Mark adds, “I think the vision for this video is right on the mark (no pun intended). I keep describing the song as a cheatin’ song, but in reality, it’s not the typical cheatin’ song. There is no apology. The song is a full admission with no regret. But, that doesn’t mean it still doesn’t haunt the mind!” Patrick Isbey, who will direct the shoot, shares, “In addition to the visual artistic allure, we will deliver the video with an innovative sound. The video will feature a live acoustic audio track as performed and recorded by Mark’s band.” More...
2nd Annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic Set for May 6th and May 7th
Country music superstar Toby Keith announced today his charity golf tournament, "Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic," is scheduled for May 6 and 7, 2005. Proceeds benefit Ally's House charity, whose mission is to assist the families of Oklahoma children with cancer. The inaugural event last year raised more than $250,000.
"The event was an incredible success last year," said Keith. "And this year we'll step it up another notch for these kids." More...
Buddy Jewell Set To Spend Album Release With Fans Follow Up To His #1 Debut Album
Country music traditionalist Buddy Jewell will be here, there and everywhere this month as he presents his second Columbia Records album, Times Like These. Produced by Garth Fundis, the creator of classic hits for Trisha Yearwood and Keith Whitley, the album will arrive in record stores on Tuesday, April 26.
Jewell is currently scaling the country charts with "If She Were Any Other Woman," the lead single from his new album, which features the incomparable Vince Gill on harmony vocals. Jewell has had the #1 top-selling single for 8 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top Country Singles chart. Jewell's self-titled debut album has been certified gold and is on its way to platinum status. More...
John Conlee Added To Justice Sunday – Live Nationwide Simulcast Event
Country music legend John Conlee has been added to the FRC Action’s “Justice Sunday - Stopping the Filibuster Against People of Faith,” a live nationwide simulcast event that will be held at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, KY on Sunday, April 24 at 7 PM ET.
FRC Action President Tony Perkins explains why “Justice Sunday” is so important to America’s future. “Our goal is to reach as many people as possible and to engage values voters in the all-important issue of reining in our out-of-control courts and putting a halt to the use of filibusters against people of faith. For years activist courts, aided by liberal interest groups like the ACLU, have been quietly working under the veil of the judiciary, like thieves in the night, to rob us of our Christian heritage and our religious freedoms. Federal judges have systematically grabbed power, usurping the constitutional authority that resides in the other two branches of government and, ultimately, in the American people.” More...