Chris Cagle Recording New Album
Since Chris Cagle got the doctor's okay to go back to singing, he is making up for lost voice time. When he is not on the road, delivering his trademark all-out performances in concert, he is in the studio working on his next album. Look for it to come out later this year.
Hank Williams Tribute TV Special Adds More Talent
legend of Hank Williams shall live on! Country on the Gulf, a new country music television series based in Biloxi, Mississippi, will launch on July 9th with a Tribute to Hank Williams. The debut show for Great American Country (GAC) will tape in Biloxi, MS, at the Grand Casino Theater. Air date will be announced soon. More...
Whitney Duncan Joins Kenny Rogers On Summer Tour
Whitney Duncan, one of country music's rising stars, is joining legendary performer, Kenny Rogers as his opening act on select dates throughout his 2004 summer tour. Duncan has already received rave reviews for her three performances in early June. More...
Chely Wright Departs Vivaton Records
It was just announced that due to creative differences Chely Wright has announced she will be departing the label.
AMC Series To Feature Coal Miner’s Daughter
AMC’s new series, Into Character will re-enact a scene from Loretta Lynn biopic Coal Miner’s Daughter. The series is a reality anthology showcase that presents movie fans the opportunity to live out their favorite movie scene fantasies.
The show features Manhattan fashionista Christina Pronzati, who grew up in Italy and watched Sissy Spacek's portrayal of Loretta Lynn, which helped her learn English and inspired her to a life-long love of American country music.
The episode airs July 14 at 10 p.m. ET.
Marty Stuart Free on Bond after DUI Charge
Marty Stuart is free on bond following a June 23 charge with DUI, simple possession and violating Tennessee’s implied consent law after refusing to take a Breathalyzer. Stuart was charged after a traffic accident in front of a McDonald’s in Hendersonville, TN.
Stuart’s court date is July 27.
Stuart was charged with drunken driving in April 2002 after police got a tip he was intoxicated at a store. That charge was dismissed after a judge ruled police did not have probable cause to stop the car.
Joe Nichols' CD Release and Appearances
Joe Nichols will appear live on ABC TV's Good Morning America on Tuesday, June 29th at 8:30 a.m., performing two songs to launch his new Universal South CD, Revelation. Nichols' GMA appearance is just the first of several national television spots surrounding the release of the highly-anticipated record. More...
Red Hot Summer Sales Prove Three Things Never Go Out Of Style: Patriotism, Country Music, And Lee Greenwood!
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, America’s heart is turning to patriotic music—as proven by the sizzling hot scans of Patriotic Country™—an 18 song compilation CD that debuted at #9 its first week on the Billboard Country Album Chart. It also debuted at #9 on the Billboard Top Internet Album Sales and was the only Various Artist Collection and the only country album in the Top 20. Patriotic Country™ waved an initial flag on the Billboard Top 200 Chart with an entry at #65 in its first week of release. Featuring 18 of the biggest stars in country music, the album released by the BMG Strategic Marketing Group in alliance with “Music For A Cause,” an organization that matches music to charitable causes, is a unique project designed for charity. A portion of the proceeds of each CD sold is being donated to the USO to support active duty troops, as well as the families of fallen soldiers. More...