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May 5, 2009
A new kind of country music tour will hit the road in 2010. It will feature more than a dozen acts, with multiple stages, and may include some action sports exibitions. Think CMA Music Festival meets Bonnaroo on tour. It's the... May 4, 2009
American Idol winner David Cook lost his older brother Adam to brain cancer early Sunday morning. Despite his obvious grief, David Cook appeared at a brain cancer benefit hours later. He made the announcement at the Annual Race for... April 30, 2009
Country Music artist Vern Gosdin died in Nashville late Tuesday night after suffering a stroke earlier this month. The 74 year old singer songwriter had an off and on career that spanned four decades and included such hit songs as "Chisled in... April 29, 2009
Most country music fans know Ronnie Milsap's many hits over the years, and his personal triumph over blindess.
But they may not know of the cruelty he experienced as the result of his lack of sight-a cruelty that came from an unusual... April 27, 2009
Rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis was honored by Tennessee lawmakers Monday. They voted to name a road after him. A stretch of Getwell Road in Shelby County will be renamed Jerry Lee Lewis Highway. It will be a long road sign,... April 24, 2009
Steven Curtis Chapman won Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards on Thursday night. Gospel Music Association stars filled the Opry House for the 40th annual Dove Awards. A last minute appearance by Miss California was a... April 23, 2009
Glamour, and perhaps a bit of controversy, will share the stage tonight at the Grand Ole Opry when Miss California USA Carrie Prejean appears at the 40th Annual Dove Awards.
Miss Prejean says her answer to a question about gay marriage from... April 21, 2009
The State Legislature might be the scene of a "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" when the State Legislature establishes the Jerry Lee Lewis Highway in Shelby County. That's supposed to happen next Monday, and fans will be "Breathless"... April 20, 2009
Paris hosted the President on Saturday. President Allison Taylor on the Fox TV series "24." Her real name is Cherry Jones, and she's a native of Paris, TN. Jones came home to raise money for several different... April 20, 2009
The producers of ABC's "Supernanny" are looking for families with great parenting skills for a show called "The World's Strictest Parents." The show is a hit in the U.K. and coming to the U.S. on... April 20, 2009
Nashville's Walk of Fame got six new stars on Sunday to honor artists and music entrepreneurs who have helped Nashville develop as a music center. The new stars are Cowboy Jack Clement, country stars Josh Turner and Marty Stuart, music... April 18, 2009
TV and film legend William Shatner was surrounded by Trekkies and Boston Legal fans in Green Hills last night. His mission was the world premier of his new film "Gonzo Ballet" at the Nashville Film Festival. And... April 17, 2009
American Idol is simply a programming juggernaut. Unlike most network fare the show is actually attracting bigger audiences than this time last year. With all this going for it you wonder why the producers can't figure out how to end the show... April 16, 2009
Leave it to Hank Williams Jr. to create an anthem for the unemployed called "Red, White, & Pink Slip". And in the spirit of helping his fans get through tough times, he's created the Bocephus Bailout Package. One lucky fan... April 16, 2009
Dolly Parton will be walking on sunshine when she gets an honorary doctorate of humane and musical letters from the University of Tennessee on May 8th. The businesswoman, songwriter, singer and philathropist who grew up poor in Sevier County... April 16, 2009
LeAnn Rimes will sing the Star Spangled Banner at the Kentucky Derby this year. It's a first for LeAnn, and a history-making change for the Derby, which has never before invited a national recording artist to sing the national... |
