Urban 'Humbled' by Grammy Nominations
During Tuesday’s Grammy Nominees announcement, Keith Urban was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for You'll Think Of Me and Best Country Album for Be Here.
"I am truly humbled by all that I have experienced this year, and for these Grammy nominations, I am grateful for the gifts I have been given, first by God, and also by you, the amazing fans and supporters who give me the greatest gift of all - letting me share this love of music with so many people," said Urban in a statement.
New Tour "Longnecks and Rednecks Tour"
Wade Hayes, Jeff Carson and Brian McComas are touring together and they gave their tour the name of: "Longnecks and Rednecks Tour." Be on the look out for some dates out there and go show your support for these talented artists.
Heart Joins Gretchen Wilson On Stage
If receiving four Grammy nominations and winning two Billboard Music Awards wasn't enough to make a great week, Gretchen Wilson had a lifelong dream come true when Ann and Nancy Wilson (no relation) of the legendary rock group Heart joined her on stage at the House of Blues in Las Vegas last night.
Gretchen impressed the rockers when she traded vocals with Ann on the classic hits "Barracuda" and "Straight On," while Nancy jammed on her trademark guitar licks. More...
Jo Dee Messina releases new single
A clip of her new song can be heard on her website. It's "My Give a Dam-n's Busted," which was done by Joe Diffie, and it's a fun song. She does it well. Listen to the Clip
The Wright Duo
Recording artist, Chely Wright, who is a familiar name in all genres of music, in any glamour magazine, and today’s hottest human-interest stories, has announced her alignment with one of Nashville’s most prominent independent labels, Dualtone Music Group-Nashville. Wright and her own independent company, Painted Red Music Group, will partner with Dualtone Music Group to release her next album project. This alliance comes upon the unpredicted phenomenon that surrounds the success of her current single “The Bumper of My S.U.V.” Chely autonomously re-entered the country music scene when the single unexpectedly appeared on the R&R Chart at No. 40 --making this Chely’s highest debuting single in her career. The single has captured the undeniable attention of radio, fans and the industry. More...
Wynonna & Friends Join The Star-Studded Line-Up For Tour Bus Tour Event Benefiting Christmas For Kids
Wynonna, Daryle Singletary, Rhett Akins, Chalee Tennison, Ronnie McDowell, Buddy Jewell, Restless Heart, Brad Martin, Brad Cotter, Jeff Bates, Carolina Rain, 95.5 The Wolf’s Karen Keeley, Forty5 South, Chris Young, Grady Nations, Christy McDonald, Double Exposure, James Sharp, and members of the Music Mafia will all be on-hand to sign autographs on their tour bus for the annual Christmas for Kids event this coming Monday, December 13th at the Hendersonville, TN Wal-Mart, located at 383 East Main Street. The event, open to the public, raises money for the organization with Tour Bus Tours and celebrity autograph signing sessions from 5:00-9:00 PM. More...
“old Chicks, New Tricks” Equals Grammy Nomination
Lynn Anderson responds to her Grammy Nomination for the 2004 DM Records album “The Bluegrass Sessions,” an anthology of her hits bluegrass style.
“I’m amazed and absolutely THRILLED to receive a Grammy Nomination for ‘The Bluegrass Sessions.” It’s been 30 years since my last nomination, and 34 since my last Grammy win ... so I’m calling this: “Old Chicks - New Tricks”! Thanks to my Incredible Producer, Bil VornDick and to all the fabulous musicians who helped me reinterpret some wonderful songs. We hoped to pay respect to the Bluegrass Genre, and perhaps add a new twist to this great American Music form. Thanks to DM Records for focusing on Bluegrass music, and for giving me this wonderful opportunity to expand my musical horizons.” More...
Country Thunder Usa Pleads The Fifth: A Fifth Day Of Fantastic Festival Fun Added For 2005
Country Thunder USA, the nation’s premiere Country Music and Camping festival, announces its MEGA line-up guaranteed to draw a sold-out audience to its Wisconsin event July 20-24, 2005. Celebrating 13 years, the event will again be held at the Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. For the first time the festival will be a five-day event. Kicking off the festivities on Wednesday, July 20th, Tim McGraw and Phil Vassar will headline.
For the following four days, the star-studded talent line-up will feature performances by: Big & Rich, Montgomery Gentry, Charlie Daniels, ZZ Top, Terri Clark, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Julie Roberts, Little Texas, and many more to be announced. More...