Music Row Celebrates Jason Aldean's Latest No. 1, "The Truth" Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:04 PM BMI, the performance rights agency, applauded songwriter Ashley Monroe for co-writing Jason Aldean's latest No. 1 single, "The Truth," with a Monday (March 8) afternoon party at the organization's Nashville headquarters. It was her first chart-topper.
At 72, Rockabilly Queen Wanda Jackson Still Shakin' All Over Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:01 PM Wanda Jackson, the effervescent, 72-year-old queen of rockabilly, was thinking she might like to make a duets album. After all, her champions include Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, all of whom encouraged her overdue election into the Roc
Jeff Bridges Talks About His Oscar-Winning Role inCrazy Heart Monday, March 8, 2010 12:40 PM The veteran Hollywood actor Jeff Bridges first came to American moviegoers' awareness in the role of Duane Jackson in the 1971 film The Last Picture Show. That garnered his first Academy Award nomination. Since then, he has acted in a series
Jeff Bridges, Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett Win Oscars forCrazy Heart Sunday, March 7, 2010 11:56 PM Jeff Bridges' and singer-songwriters Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett were winners Sunday night (March 7) at the 82nd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. All three were presented Oscars for their work on Crazy Heart.
HOT DISH: Little Big Town -- Bighearted and Thoughtful Monday, March 8, 2010 5:01 AM Little Big Town's hubby and wife, Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild, are expecting, and in lieu of gifts, the band is hosting an online shower to benefit babies recovering from the Haitian earthquake. I do believe this is the definition of love.
Lady Antebellum and Josh Turner Still Claim Top Album, Song Saturday, March 6, 2010 5:02 PM Listen, folks, if you want volatility, watch the stock market. The Billboard country charts continue to be remarkably stable. Lady Antebellum's Need You Now celebrates its fifth week as country music's top album while Josh Turner's "Why Don'
George Strait, Reba McEntire Keep It Country at Memphis Concert Friday, March 5, 2010 4:58 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Approaching the four-hour mark at George Strait's Thursday night concert (March 4) at Memphis' FedEx Forum, I kept thinking, "This is where 'The Cowboy Rides Away' will bring down the house and bring up the lights."
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Jason Aldean: What's Going On Here? Thursday, March 4, 2010 5:28 PM When the nominations for the ACM awards were announced the other day, I didn't pay close attention at first. Looked like the usual suspects. After a while, I started wondering: It's obvious who is there -- but who is not? Well, there are many worthy count
CMT Insider: Rascal Flatts on the Set ofCSI: Crime Scene Investigation Thursday, March 4, 2010 4:10 PM Rascal Flatts have no shortage of fans, but they attracted at least two additional admirers when they filmed an episode of the CBS drama, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In an interview with CMT Insider, cast members Marg Helgenberger and Ge
CMT Insider: Kenny Chesney, Steve Miller Play Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Wednesday, March 3, 2010 3:44 PM After performing for almost two hours Tuesday night (March 2) in Nashville, Kenny Chesney and Steve Miller followed a long country music tradition -- dating back to the days of Hank Williams -- by heading out the Ryman Auditorium's stage door, across the
Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Lead ACM Nominations Tuesday, March 2, 2010 7:54 AM Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown emerged as the top contenders when the nominations for the 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were revealed Tuesday (March 2) in New York City. Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton annou
Academy of Country Music Announces Nominees for Off-Camera Awards Tuesday, March 2, 2010 7:53 AM In addition to the major nominations revealed Tuesday (March 2), the Academy of Country Music has also announced the nominees in several categories that will not be televised during the ACM Awards taking place April 18 in Las Vegas.
Radio Crowd Sees Five New Faces of Country Music Monday, March 1, 2010 4:57 PM The Country Radio Seminar wrapped up its 2010 edition Friday night (Feb. 26) at the Nashville Convention Center with the New Faces Show. Lasting just over two hours, the event featured brief musical sets by rising stars Love and Theft, Randy Houser, Chris
CMT InsiderInterview: Carrie Underwood Monday, March 1, 2010 4:48 PM Carrie Underwood displays her acting skills as a guest star in an episode of the CBS series, How I Met Your Mother, airing Monday night (March 1). She has also been filming a movie, Soul Surfer, and will be launching her Play On tour on Marc
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