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The Band Perry & Kix Brooks to Appear on CMA Songwriter’s Series

Posted by TawnyTucker on August 24th, 2010

The CMA Songwriters Series will return to Chicago for the second consecutive year with two shows hosted by Bob DiPiero and featuring Kix Brooks, The Band Perry, and David Lee Murphy on Friday, October 8th at Joe’s Bar, and on Saturday, October 9th at the Chicago Country Music Festival.

Tickets for the October 8th show at Joe’s Bar can be purchased via Ticketmaster by calling (312) 559-1212, online at www.ticketmaster.com/venue/32917, or at Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets may also be purchased at the Joe’s Bar box office (cash only). Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Fans must be 21 or older to gain entrance to Joe’s Bar.

Tickets are free for the October 9th show at the Chicago Country Music Festival. The show is in the Americana Tent at Millennium Park and takes place October 8th and 9th from 12:00-9:00 PM/CT each day.

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Brooks & Dunn Welcome Special Guests for A&E’s ‘Private Sessions’

Posted by TawnyTucker on August 10th, 2010

This Sunday, August 15th at 9am EST tune into A&E’s Private Sessions. Brooks and Dunn will sit down for an in-depth interview with host Lynn Hoffman to tell all about their phenomenal career. The duo will also give an exclusive performances of some of their greatest hits, “My Maria”, “Red Dirt Road,” “Believe,” “You Are Gonna Miss Me,” and “Honky Tonk Stomp,” off their album #1s. Some special celebrity guests also make an appearance including; Keith Urban and Toby Keith.

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All New Episdoes of CMT’s Invitation Only Featuring Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, & Kenny Chesney This Fall!

Posted by TawnyTucker on August 4th, 2010

Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts are headed to the Invitation Only stage when all new episodes begin airing Monday, August 23rd. Miranda Lambert will kick-off the new episodes when Invitation Only: Miranda Lambert premiers on Monday, August 23rd at 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., ET/PT.

New episodes of Invitation Only will debut monthly this fall featuring Kenny Chesney premiering Monday, September 27th, Toby Keith on Friday, October 8th and Rascal Flatts on Monday, November 15th. Previous episodes have featured Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

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Taylor Swift Makes Top 3 Grossing Tours of 2010 so Far

Posted by TawnyTucker on July 15th, 2010

Pollstar.com has released the top grossing tours of 2010 so far, and country music is representing in a big way.  Bon Jovi  and James Taylor/Carole King take the top two spots, but third top grossing tour of 2010 so far is Taylor Swift with $34.2 million so far and over half a million tickets sold. The George Strait / Reba / Lee Ann Womack tour rounds out the top five with $29.8 million.

You can see the entire list here. Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Brooks & Dunn, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, and Martina McBride/Trace Adkins all make the top 100 North American Grossing Tours so far of 2010.

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Keith Urban at Countryfest

Posted by TawnyTucker on July 12th, 2010

Keith Urban takes us along for his trip to Countryfest show in Dauphin, Manitoba…He put on quite a show for the rain-soaked fans…Keith filled-in for Brooks & Dunn who had to cancel due to Ronnie’s voice troubles.

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Backstage at the CMT Music Awards with Luke Bryan and Kix Brooks

Posted by Country Girl on July 2nd, 2010

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Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert & Merle Haggard Join Brooks & Dunns Last Rodeo

Posted by TawnyTucker on July 1st, 2010

Brooks & Dunn have added Sara Evans, Merle Haggard and Miranda Lambert as opening acts on their Last Rodeo tour. Following Ronnie Dunn’s vocal rest, the duo’s last tour will resume the tour on July 16th in Indianapolis with opening act Gary Allan. Sara Evans will join the tour on Aug. 13-15th, Miranda Lambert will hit the road Aug. 20-22th and Merle Haggard on Aug. 26-29th. Is it strange I’m crossing my fingers for all of them to join-up for the final show in Nashville on September 2nd?

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Backstage at the CMT Music Awards with Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins & Carrie Underwood

Posted by Country Girl on June 29th, 2010

Have you ever wanted to know what it was like to go backstage at the CMT Music Awards? Here is your chance! CMTT was backstage at the 2010 CMT Music Awards talking with your favorite buckle winners.

More videos coming very soon with Keith Urban, Kix Brooks, Kid Rock and Luke Bryan!

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Keith Urban Steps-Up to Fill Brooks & Dunn CountryFest Slot

Posted by TawnyTucker on June 23rd, 2010

Brooks & Dunn are having to cancel and reschedule some shows do to Ronnie’s throat issues.  However, any fairs and festivals that Brooks & Dunn were do to play are outta luck.  Well, my favorite crooner, Keith Urban has stepped-up to fill the duo’s time-slot at CountryFest on July 2nd.

“We are very pleased that Keith was able to put this together for us and look forward to his incredible performance,” organizers said in a statement.

The festival runs July 1st-4th.  Click here for more information.

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Brooks & Dunn’s Last Rodeo Extended Due to Illness

Posted by TawnyTucker on June 23rd, 2010

Brooks & Dunn have rescheduled their Last Rodeo show in Nashville from August 10th to September 2nd. The guys have had to cancel or reschedule several dates on their Last Rodeo Tour due to illness.

At the recommendation of his doctor, Ronnie Dunn was put on vocal rest for 3 weeks. Dunn said via text message: “Following my doctor’s order, shutting up, getting well and comin’ back asap!”

In addition to the rescheduled dates, the tour stops on June 29th in Milwaukee, WI and July 8th in Fort Loramie, OH will not be rescheduled.

THE LAST RODEO TOUR is now routed as follows:
(All tickets will be honored on the new dates and tickets remain available at livenation.com.)
July 16 Indianapolis, IN
July 17 St. Clairsville, OH
July 18 Cincinnati, OH
July 23 Minot, ND
July 24 Cheyenne, WY
July 25 Omaha, NE
July 29 Detroit, MI
July 30 Pittsburgh, PA
July 31 Philadelphia, PA
August 1 Washington, DC
August 6 Kansas City, MO
August 7 St. Louis, MO
August 8 Chicago, IL
August 13 Boston, MA
August 14 Hartford, CT
August 15 Virginia Beach, VA
August 22 Atlanta, GA
August 26 Cleveland, OH
August 27 Darien Lakes, NY
August 29 Bethel, NY
September 2 Nashville, TN

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Brooks & Dunn Reschedule Two Shows and Cancel Nashville Rising Performance

Posted by Country Girl on June 21st, 2010

According to CMT.com Brooks & Dunn have canceled tomorrow’s performance at the Nashville Rising benefit concert and rescheduled two other shows because of illness. During Thursday’s (June 17) concert in Hershey, Pa., Ronnie Dunn told the crowd he has been battling a sore throat.

Friday’s (June 18) show in Virginia Beach, Va., has been rescheduled for July 11. Saturday’s (June 19) concert in Bristow, Va., has been moved to Aug. 1. Brooks & Dunn’s next appearance is scheduled for Friday (June 25) in Hartford, Conn.

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Faith Hill And Tim Mcgraw Sell Their Beverly Hills Digs

Posted by Country Girl on June 21st, 2010

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have sold their huge home in the hills above Beverly Hills. The Los Angeles Times says it went for $9.5 million. The home has six bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms in more than 10,000 square feet. That includes a master bedroom suite with his-and-her bathrooms and a gym. The two-story home is Mediterranean-style with grounds that cover four acres. It’s gated and has views of a nearby canyon and further views of the city of Los Angeles.  Tim and Faith were orginially asking $14.8 million for the property.

Tim and Faith are hosting tomorrow nights Nashville Rising Benefit Concert at the Bridgestone Arena here in Nashville. It is sure to be one heck of a show with Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Lynyrd Skynrd, Brooks & Dunn, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Jason Aldean, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Luke Bryan.

You can see more pictures of the Beverly Hills property by clicking here.

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Brooks and Dunn Drumer Fighting Huntington’s Disease

Posted by Country Girl on June 14th, 2010

Trey Gray has been the drummer for Brooks & Dunn for the past seven years and has also had a great career playing for Jewel and Faith Hill in the past.   

Trey is currently battling Huntington’s Disease.  H-D is a hereditary, degenerative brain disorder, which affects a person’s thinking and motor skills.

“It’s bad for your friends and your family my wife, it’s bad for my kids because they don’t know what dad or what friend or husband they are going to get that day, and it’s starting to progress, that’s the bad. Definitely the traveling is taking a toll on me, playing is really taking a toll on me, but the good is they can help with the symptoms somewhat.”

When talking about his career Trey said, “It’s been awesome, I have been very blessed, as you know I played with three of the top artists in the world, traveled around the world, gotten paid for it, what else could there be.”

There is currently no cure for H-D but Trey can take medication to help with the symptoms and he has made it his mission to offer hope for those with h-d and make the public aware that support is needed to find a cure for the disease.

“There is good knowing I have kind of a forum, you came out only because of what I do which is great so I definitely think God blessed me with this, I really do so I can get out there and say look, this is really horrible let’s raise some money as long as I can for this, so there you go.”   

You can find out more about H-D by visitng the Huntington’s Disease Society of America website at:
https://www.hdsa.org

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CMT Awards Backstage in Pictures

Posted by TawnyTucker on June 9th, 2010

We are LIVE at the CMT Awards backstage….We’re talking to winners, presenters, and performers as they leave stage.  We’ll have video tomorrow, but enjoy some pictures.

Luke Bryan won the Buckle for “Do I” for Breakthrough video of the year

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LIVE- From the CMT Music Awards!!!

Posted by TawnyTucker on June 9th, 2010

We’re LIVE backstage at the CMT Music Awards!  Country Girl is in the audience with camera in-hand watching the show, and I’m backstage keepin you up-t0-date on the latest winners, losers, and hopefully getting to talk to some of your favorite artists backstage.

  • Kid Rock Kicking-off the show…Rock n’Roll Style with “Cowboy” joined by Randy Houser and Trace Adkins
  • wahoo! Jamey Johnson taking me back to the Duke’s of Hazard Days…”Good Ole Boys…” Just gave a shot of Brad Paisley…did NOT look impressed with Kid Rock’s Performance.
  • Doh…that’s Hank Williams Jr….what an opening number!!!
  • Faith Hill and Taylor Swift first-up to present.  Taylor is rockin some straight hair.  For Group Video of the Year….And the award goes to…..Lady Antebellum!!!!  Simmer down country girl…I know you’re…um…peeved.
  • wahooo!!! Trisha! NASHVILLE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!
  • VIDEO of the year nominees:  Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Toby Keith …I’m not bitter that Keith didn’t score a nomination…I’m not…nope…ok…I am.
  • Kellie Pickler and TO are the next presenters.  Kelly is rockin a black dress and longer hair.
  • And the Duo video of the year is….Brooks & Dunn…”Indian Summer”  wow…Ronnie isn’t here…Kix is hysterical!
  • Wahoo! Chris  young on the Nationwide stage singing “Getting you home”
  • Miranda Lambert sounds amazing singing “White Liar”
  • We are talking with Kix Brooks backstage! Ronnie Dunn is out of town enjoying some time off.  Kix Brooks is planning on taking his Country Countdown on the road next year, and he plans to continue making music.
  • Zac Brown Band presenting Breakthrough video of the year…please oh please….
  • And the winner is….LUKE BRYAN!!!!!!!  wooooohoooo!!!!!!!
  • Carrie Underwood introducing Tim McGraw “Southern Voice”
  • Talking to Breakthrough Video Winner Luke Bryan backstage…he looks soo happy
  • Holy Cow….that is not Reba…well, it’s Saturday Night Live Reba…doh…wait…there she is…This is FUNNY!!!
  • Collaborative Video of the year is ….Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins!!!!  “Hillbilly Bone”
  • Trailer Choir Backstage Right now…Video coming soon for “Tailgate” the song performed on the Nationwide stage. Trailor Choir big fans of Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band…Still waiting to meet Reba…HUGE Reba fans!
  • Brad Paisley performing “American Saturday Night” Love it! He’s rockin a awesome lookin guitar
  • Jamey Johnson performing “Macon” his next single he co-wrote with Kate and Kacey
  • Ok…I so don’t get all of this Jersey Shore stuff….It’s way beyond me…Oh dear Lord…Did Paula Dean really just rub his belly?
  • CMT Performance Video of the year goes too…Carrie Underwood “Temporary Home”
  • Blake Shelton and Laura Bell Bundy on stage together…If you follow Blake on Twitter….You know exactly how hysterical this entire collaboration is on stage…I mean…he is ALWAYS joking with Laura Bell Bundy….and yes, she did just say he had a HUGE ‘hillbilly bone’ and I’m sure he loves that.
  • LeAnn Rimes singing John Anderson’s hit song “Swinging” in full choreography…
  • Toby Keith performing  “American Ride”
  • Talking to Paula Dean backstage…donating 35,000 pounds of ham to the food bank before she leaves Nashville for those in need
  • Zac Brown Band performed a goose-bump inducing version of “free”
  • Talking to Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins backstage…these two are HYSTERICAL!!!  LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!
  • Male Video of the year goes to……   Keith Urban “Til Summer Comes Around” woot woot! long time comin!  Awe…Jason Aldean  gave him a hug.
  • Carrie Underwood singing “Undo It” the song that gets stuck in my head and never gets out…As always, she looks fantastic.
  • Justin Moore singing on the Nationwide Stage “Small Town USA”
  • Snookie and “The Situation” are backstage…I have no idea what to say to them…
  • Holy Cow!!! Miranda Lambert got the Buckle for Female Video of the Year for “White Liar” waahooo!! You go Girl! 2010 is your year!
  • Keith Urban and John Mayer playing “Hit the Ground Runnin” wwaaahooo!!! This is awesome!  Favorite performance of the night by far!!! I’m not bias, I promise.
  • Kid rock is smokin a stoogie on stage…nice …classy…
  • Video of the year is…..Carrie Underwood….”Cowboy Casanova” totally didn’t see that coming at all. Even she seems surprised
  • Backstage talking to Luke Wilson
  • Lady Antebellum singing “Stars Tonight”
  • backstage talking to kid Rock smells like gonga
  • Carrie Underwood backstage
  • talking with Keith Urban backstage right now…what a nice guy.
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Billboards Top 25 Country Artists of the Past 25 Years

Posted by TawnyTucker on June 7th, 2010

Billboard has picked the top 25 country artists from the past 25 years. The Top County Artists 1985-2010 ranking is based on actual performance on the weekly Hot Country Songs and Top Country Albums charts from January 5, 1985 to the Billboard issue dated May 29, 2010. Artists are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at the lower end of the chart earning the least.

25. LeAnn Rimes
24. Travis Tritt
23. Martina McBride
22. Dwight Yoakam
21. Ricky van Shelton
20. Brad Paisley
19. Keith Urban
18. Dixie Chicks
17. Vince Gill
16. Faith Hill
15. The Judds
14. Shania Twain
13. Hank Williams Jr.
12. Clint Black
11. Rascal Flatts
10. Brooks & Dunn
9. Alabama
8. Kenny Chesney
7. Toby Keith
6. Randy Travis
5. Tim McGraw
4. Alan Jackson
3. Reba McEntire
2. Garth Brooks
1. George Strait

See more about the list here.

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