Country Music News
March 11, 2010
Blake Shelton Honored To Play RodeoHouston Concert
Blake Shelton says he considers it an honor to perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The singer notes he's always thought it was a prestigious gig, and adds that by headlining one of the event's nightly concerts he's
accomplishing a bigcareer goal.
March 11, 2010
Jamey Johnson, Mac McAnally, Mac Davis Getting Alabama Honors
Jamey Johnson, Mac McAnally, and Mac Davis are being honored by their home state. The country stars have been tapped for induction into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Johnson is being added with the Alabama's Rising Star Award, in
recognition ofthe critical acclaim and commercial success he's seen with his 2008 breakthrough CD "That Lonesome Song.
March 11, 2010
Lady Antebellum Tops Billboard 200, Four Country Acts In Top Ten
Lady Antebellum is back on top of the Billboard 200. The trio returns to the number one spot on the all-genre chart with "Need You Now," which sold 126-thousand copies in the past week. But Lady A isn't the only country representative
in the list's top ten.
March 11, 2010
Taylor Swift Gets A New iPhone App
Taylor Swift now has her own app. The official Taylor Swift iPhone application features links to Facebook and Twitter. It also provides fans with notices directly to their iPhones to keep them updated whenever the singer issues new
music, photos,tour dates, or other information or material.
March 10, 2010
Danny Gokey Lands Endorsement Deal With Eye Wear Company
Danny Gokey's need for corrective lenses has helped land him his first long-term endorsement deal. The singer has inked a two-year contract with the optical company Wisconsin Vision. Gokey notes that glasses are a prominent part of a
person's image, and says his own sense of style has changed over the years.
March 10, 2010
Brad Paisley Shows Off His New Bruise
Brad Paisley's maintaining a sense of humor as he recovers from his on stage fall over the weekend. The singer-guitarist has posted a picture of his nasty bruise on his Twitter page, and notes, quote, "Okay then here you go.
March 10, 2010
Alan Jackson Rolling Out Tracks In Advance Of CD's Release
Alan Jackson is giving fans a chance to preview some of the material on his upcoming album, "Freight Train." A new track from the disc will be up for sale from the iTunes Store each week as the CD's March 30th release approaches.
March 10, 2010
Luke Bryan Proud Of ACM Nomination
Luke Bryan is among the Academy of Country Music Award nominees for Top New Solo Vocalist of the Year. The singer says he's pleased to be in the running for the honor along with Chris Young and Jamey Johnson, but he won't speculate on
his chances of winning.
March 10, 2010
Darius Rucker Planning St. Jude Benefit Concert
Darius Rucker is using his talents to help kids in need. The singer has announced the "Darius and Friends" concert, which will raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Rucker says he welcomes the opportunity to support the
facility,noting, quote, "This was a chance for my friends and I to do something during CMA Music Fest week that is for the fans while drawing attention to St.
March 11, 2010
