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Toby Keith Featured in TV Guide

"Big Hat-Bigger Mouth" is the title of TV Guide's feature article this week on Toby Keith. Keith has another big hit this week with "Whiskey Girl." Keith will perform the single on the ACM Awards on Wednesday, where he vies for seven awards, including Entertainer Of The Year.

Sony Artist News

Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry jumpstarted a busy ACM week with performances on "The Tonight Show" and CBS "Morning Show." After jetting from coast to coast for the shows, the guys flew into Vegas to begin a week of rehearsals, interviews, gambling and having fun. On Monday morning, Eddie and Troy, along with Keith Urban, led the 1st Annual ACM Celebrity Motorcycle Ride - a daylong trek through the Nevada desert. The ride raised money for the ACM Charitable Foundation. Check out the action on CMT's "Insider" on Friday, May 28 at 7:30 pm EST. On Tuesday, Montgomery Gentry fly to Burbank to perform on the "Jimmy Kimmel Show" then return to Vegas to perform "If You Ever Stop Loving Me" on the ACM Awards (Wednesday, May 26). The guys are nominated for "Top Vocal Duo." Watch for the guys to perform on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" on June 2. More news on Travis Tritt, Trent Willmon & Gretchen Wilson

Snack Time With Reba

If you’re looking for a snack- just look for Reba McEntire’s face. You can now find her on bags of Doritos’ tortilla chips. The toasted corn flavor will be sporting a picture of the redhead, and the album art will appear on the back of the bag.

Grab a bag and tune into CBS Wednesday May 26th to watch Reba host the ACM Awards live from Las Vegas. The superstar will also be performing the hit song “Somebody,” from her latest project, ROOM TO BREATHE.

Martina McBride's "I Love You" Chosen for Final Episode of "The Bachelor"

Martina McBride's "I Love You" will be used in ABC's promotions leading up to this Wednesday's "After The Rose" episode of "The Bachelor." The episode will mark the first time that Jesse (The Bachelor) will appear in public with Jessica, the woman who captured his heart. He'll also face the final women he left heartbroken. More...

Sherrié Austin Heads To Las Vegas For ACM Awards, Returns To Los Angeles For Sister’s Wedding

Broken Bow recording artist Sherrié Austin is heading to Las Vegas this evening to participate in several activities in connection with the 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Austin, who recently scored her first top-15 country hit with “Streets of Heaven,” will perform at the Sizzlin’ Country benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, to be held at the House of Blues on Tuesday night. She will join an all-star lineup that includes host Tracy Lawrence, Buddy Jewell, this year’s Nashville Star winner Brad Cotter, Josh Turner, Gary Morris, Ashley Gearing, Rushlow, Chalee Tennison and Craig Morgan. More...

Sara Evans Kicks Off Busy Summer With News Of An Exciting Arrival

ACM Top Female Vocalist Nominee Sara Evans will be adding a crib to her already-kid-friendly tour bus and brushing up on her lullabies once again this summer as she and husband Craig Schelske excitedly await the arrival of their third child in September. The new baby will join big brother Avery and sister Olivia, who have grown up on the highways and byways with Mom as she performs at venues across the country. The busy entertainer will barely slow down during her pregnancy, however, continuing to tour throughout the summer and participating in several exciting projects.

First up for the multi-platinum singer and songwriter is a performance on the Academy of Country Music Awards show this coming Wednesday, May 26 in Las Vegas. Sara will sing her latest single, the toe-tapping "Suds In The Bucket." The good-time romp is climbing the charts, with the accompanying video a "Hot Shot" pick on CMT. More...

Toby Keith Entertains Troops in the Balkans, Europe and the Persian Gulf

Country music superstar and the big winner at last night¹s Academy of Country Music awards ceremony, Toby Keith is set to embark on a whirlwind USO tour to Italy, Germany, Kosovo and the Persian Gulf. Once there, two-time consecutive winner of the ³Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year² will perform free shows, ³meet and greet² service men and women, tour a variety of job bases and provide a break from the daily grind for the troops.

A strong supporter of our troops, the native Oklahoman traveled to Bosnia, Kosovo and Macedonia on a 2002 USO tour. This time, Keith is bringing along a special guest, rocker Ted Nugent, for troops stationed far from home. Keith¹s devotion becomes even clearer when listening to some of his latest tracks including one of his most recent singles ³American Soldier,² which chronicles the trials and tribulations of members of the armed forces. More...

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