Country Music's Wynonna Judd Pays Tribute to Troops
Marine Gen. Peter Pace blew Wynonna Judd's cover today at a USO concert celebrating National Military Appreciation Month.
Country music superstar Wynonna Judd shakes hands with Marine Cpl. Jamale Jones, a Pentagon tour guide, during a USO concert at the Pentagon May 21.
Without fanfare from the press or public, he said, the country music superstar has been quietly doing her part to pay tribute to America's troops.
"She does things she doesn't want to talk about publicly," said Pace, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "When the troops come home to Fort Campbell, Ky., in the middle of the night, she's there to say, 'Thanks.'" More...
Country Music Industry to Invade Sin City for Festivities Surrounding the 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
As the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS hits Las Vegas for the second straight year, things will be going a little bit country on the famed Strip in the week leading up to the big show.
Kicking off the festivities on Monday morning will be the Annual Academy of Country Music Celebrity Golf Classic. This sold-out event will be held at the Canyon Gate Country Club in Las Vegas and will feature some of country music's biggest stars hitting the links. The event is the first fund-raising initiative on behalf of the new Academy of Country Music Charitable Foundation, an in-house organization that will raise and distribute money to worthy philanthropies nationwide. More...
Brad Paisley to Perform in Distinguished Line-Up for PBS' National Memorial Day Concert 2004
Award-winning Arista Nashville recording artist Brad Paisley joins a host of acclaimed performers from throughout the world of entertainment as PBS airs the 2004 edition of its top-rated annual special, the National Memorial Day Concert. Now in its 15th year, the program will air live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol on Sunday, May 30, from 8-9:30 PM ET.
Hosted by noted actor and World War II veteran Ossie Davis, and featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Erich Kunzel, other special guests will include actors Tom Hanks, Joe Mantegna, Charles Durning, and Jason Ritter (CBS' Joan of Arcadia Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell and Marin Mazzie; recording artist and classical violinist Joshua Bell; and the Grammy-winning ensemble of Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas. [link url=http://forums.about.com/ab-countrymusic/messages?msg=12166.1]More...[/link] [p] [b]Multi-platinum Clay Walker Continues To Sing and Swing His Way To The Top[/b] [p] RCA Records artist Clay Walker is enjoying a spot near the top of the charts with his current Top 10 hit, "I Can't Sleep." The video for "I Can't Sleep" (which was filmed in Havana) is in the #3 slot at Country Music Television (CMT). The hit is off of his current A Few Questions disc. [p] In addition to tour dates and radio visits, Walker has managed to find time for two special passions: helping children and hitting the links. He supported both the recent Duke Children's Classic, benefiting Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center in Durham, NC, as well as the Boys & Girls Club Celebration in South Hampton, NY. At each major fundraiser Walker turned in an acoustic performance and he participated in the affiliated golf tournaments. [link url=http://forums.about.com/ab-countrymusic/messages?msg=12167.1]More...[/link] [p] [b]International Slate Of Artists Announced For Global Concert Event During CMA Music Festival[/b] [p] For the first time in 2004, CMA will present the Global Artist Party, at 6:30 PM/CDT, Monday, June 7, at The Stage on Broadway in Downtown Nashville. The Global Artist Party is a free concert event featuring performances from a variety of International Country Music artists. The evening is the unofficial kick off to "Country Music's Biggest Party(tm)," CMA Music Festival, which is held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13 in Downtown Nashville. [p] Seven internationally-known Country Music artists representing six countries will present an electrifying show guaranteed to please the format's most ardent fans. Each artist performing has garnered a following in their respective territory and many are multiple Country Music award winners. This is a rare opportunity for the public to hear a show featuring so many internationally acclaimed performers. [link url=http://forums.about.com/ab-countrymusic/messages?msg=12168.1]More...[/link] [p] [b]The Jenkins Go On The Road With LeAnn Rimes[/b] [p] Anticipating the release of their self-titled debut album on August 24, The Jenkins will hit the road this July to open shows for LeAnn Rimes. Their first stop will be Lehigh, Utah on July 9. [link url=http://forums.about.com/ab-countrymusic/messages?msg=12169.1]More...[/link] [p] _z_countrymusic_z_);
