CMR Nashville News Articles

Keith Joins “Handsome Men’s Club”

10/03/2010

Keith Urban recently joined Matt Damon, Josh Hartnett, Matthew McConaughey and a host of other men in a very exclusive club. Could this have to do with music? Acting?Not quite. Keith is now a member of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Handsome Men’s Club.” Wa... Read more

LeAnn Rimes, Dwight Yoakam, Miley Cyrus Make Movie News

10/03/2010

Ryan Bingham earned a lot of attention for country music when he picked up an Oscar award for the theme from Crazy Heart this weekend, but he’s hardly alone among country recording artists participating in current film projects. LeAnn Rimes, Dwigh... Read more

Music Row Celebrates Jason Aldean's Latest No. 1, "The Truth"

10/03/2010

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 ch... Read more

Laura Bell Bundy's Achin' and Shakin' Album Due April 13

10/03/2010

Laura Bell Bundy will release a new album, Achin' and Shakin', on Mercury Nashville on April 13. Her first video, "Giddy On Up," has been streamed nearly a million times in one month and has sold more than 30,000 digital singles. A native o... Read more

Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney and Wife, Tiffany Fallon, Expecting Second Child

10/03/2010

Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney and his wife, Tiffany Fallon, are expecting their second child in September, according to People. The couple's first child, a son named Jagger Donovan, was born in May 2008. "We're a little more prepared but the sam... Read more

Gary Allan Releases New Album, Get Off on the Pain

10/03/2010

Gary Allan released a new album, Get Off on the Pain, on Tuesday (March 9) on MCA Nashville. The title track is Allan's current single. His previous single, "Today," is also included on the album. He wrote five of the album's 10 tracks and ... Read more

At 72, Rockabilly Queen Wanda Jackson Still Shakin' All Over

10/03/2010

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 th... Read more

Brothers Finch and Darius Rucker Receive Overwhelming Honors from Operation Troop Aid

10/03/2010

Brothers Finch, a contemporary country duo noted for their numerous appearances on CMT, and chart topper Darius Rucker were recognized by Operation Troop Aid (OTA) for their continued support for troops deployed around the globe.  "I want to th... Read more

KERI McINERNEY TO PERFORM IN NEW ZEALAND MARCH 2010

10/03/2010

Keri McInerney will be performing. as a special guest, in New Zealand in March, at the New Zealand World Championship of Performing Arts National titles, to be held in Auckland. Keri will once again showcase her talent, at New Zealand's prestige gal... Read more

BILLY CURRINGTON GARNERS FIFTH #1 SINGLE WITH "THAT'S HOW COUNTRY BOYS ROLL"

10/03/2010

Multi platinum-selling Mercury Nashville recording artist Billy Currington garners his fifth #1 single with the rocking, country-to-the-core "That's How Country Boys Roll", written by Currington, Brett Jones and Dallas Davidson, and from hi... Read more


Previous News Items

John Cowan to Perform at “Americana: Live at the Bluebird Café” (08/03/2010)

STORY TELLERS AND STORY KEEPERS: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION CELEBRATE COUNTRY MUSIC (08/03/2010)

MINDY McCREADY TRUMPETS VOW TO SEEK OUT ULTIMATE PARTNER IN NEW SINGLE (08/03/2010)

"Cowboy" Jack Clement Marks Milestone With Apple's iTunes And Johnny Cash (08/03/2010)

Jace Everett announces UK and Irish Tour (08/03/2010)

HOTDISC Country News & Charts (08/03/2010)

Lady Antebellum and Josh Turner Still Claim Top Album, Song (08/03/2010)

Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook Welcome First Child (08/03/2010)

Brad Paisley Treated for Bruises After Falling From Stage During Concert (08/03/2010)

Jeff Bridges, Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett Win Oscars for Crazy Heart Film's Theme, "The Weary Kind," Named Best Original Song (08/03/2010)

CHELSEA RAE INTRODUCES HERSELF TO THE INDUSTRY AT CRS-41 (05/03/2010)

BILLY CURRINGTON, ALAN JACKSON, TIM MCGRAW, AND KELLIE PICKLER ADDED TO 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL (05/03/2010)

LADY ANTEBELLUM INVITES SINGER/SONGWRITERS JOSH KELLEY AND RANDY MONTANA TO OPEN SOLD OUT RYMAN CONCERTS (05/03/2010)

KELLY CLARKSON, THE BANGLES, THE GO-GO'S, COURTYARD HOUNDS AND MARTINA MCBRIDE AMONG NEWEST LINE-UP ADDITIONS (05/03/2010)

ERIC CHURCH SELLING OUT "JAGERMEISTER COUNTRY TOUR" (05/03/2010)

Josh Thompson's Album Way Out Here Debuts in the Top 10 on the Country Album Sales Chart! (05/03/2010)

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan Swinging for City of Hope (05/03/2010)

Faith Hill, Chris Isaak to Perform at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (05/03/2010)

Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw Among Latest Additions to CMA Music Festival (05/03/2010)

The Curious Case of Jason Aldean's Awards Nominations (05/03/2010)

Kenny Chesney and Steve Miller "Went Out Last Night" (04/03/2010)

REBA SCORES 14th TOP FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR NOMINATION AT 45th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS (04/03/2010)

EASTON CORBIN'S SELF-TITLED DEBUT LANDS AT #2 ON ITUNES' TOP COUNTRY CHART & #5 ON THE ALL-GENRE TOP ALBUMS CHART (04/03/2010)

SARAH BUXTON BEST SELLING COUNTRY DEBUT FEMALE SINCE 2008 (04/03/2010)

"BIG KENNY" TO SPEAK AT TEDxNASHVILLE'S INAUGURAL EVENT (04/03/2010)

Mary Gauthier Prepares New Album, The Foundling (04/03/2010)

The Wreckers' Jessica Harp Quits Singing Career to Focus on Songwriting (04/03/2010)

Marty Raybon Back Into Country With New Album (04/03/2010)

Court Yard Hounds, Lyle Lovett Added to Telluride Bluegrass Festival Lineup (04/03/2010)

Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert: Stars React to ACM Nominations (04/03/2010)

RANDY HOUSER REACTS TO FIRST ACM NOMINATION (03/03/2010)

DARIUS RUCKER REACTS TO FIRST ACM NOMINATION (03/03/2010)

LADY ANTEBELLUM LEADS WITH SEVEN ACM NOMINATIONS (03/03/2010)

BELFAST NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL SHINES BIG AND BRIGHTER (03/03/2010)

Eli Young Band now ACM Nominated (03/03/2010)

NASHVILLE ACADEMY BENEFITS FROM FAMOUS PICKERS AT PUCKETT’S (03/03/2010)

Celebrated Bluegrass Group The Grascals Release The Famous Lefty Flynn's March 30th on Rounder Records (03/03/2010)

JASON & THE SCORCHERS LAND USA TODAY PICK OF THE WEEK (03/03/2010)

GLORIANA RETURNS TO THE ROAD FOR TAYLOR SWIFT'S FEARLESS 2010 TOUR (03/03/2010)

PHIL VASSAR HEADS DOWN UNDER TO PHIL VASSAR HEADS DOWN UNDER TO AUSTRALIA'S CMC ROCKS THE SNOWYS 2010 FESTIVAL (03/03/2010)

ERIC CLAPTON INVITES VINCE GILL TO JOIN HIM AT SOMMET CENTER IN NASHVILLE (02/03/2010)

Susan Hickman Makes National Debut With "Tour De Force" Of Heartache & Recovery (02/03/2010)

GATLIN BROTHERS RAID FOX NEWS & FOX BUSINESS CHANNELS THIS WEEK (02/03/2010)

BLAKE SHELTON MAKES NUMEROUS MEDIA APPEARANCES IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM HILLBILLY BONE (02/03/2010)

BUCKY COVINGTON RELEASES NEW SINGLE " A Fathers Love" (02/03/2010)

LUKE BRYAN RELEASES SECOND SPRING BREAK EP EXCLUSIVELY ON THE ITUNES STORE (02/03/2010)

Taylor Swift's Guitar Auction Concludes With $16,250 Bid (02/03/2010)

Carrie Underwood Talks Pets (02/03/2010)

Kenny Chesney Places Ninth in Billboard's List of Music's Top Earners (02/03/2010)

Radio Crowd Sees Five New Faces of Country Music (02/03/2010)

Hotdisc Country News & Charts (01/03/2010)

DIERKS BENTLEY RIDES TO DALLAS-FORT WORTH FOR NATIONWIDE "MILES & MUSIC FOR KIDS" BENEFIT SERIES (01/03/2010)

Julianne Hough Says Footloose Delay Opens Up Touring Opportunities (01/03/2010)

Tom T. Hall Gives Rare Performance (01/03/2010)

Sony Music Nashville's Nautical Follies Add Rocker Bryan Adams to the Musical Mix (01/03/2010)

JACK INGRAM SETS OFF FOR FIRST-EVER AUSTRALIAN TOUR (01/03/2010)

STEEL MAGNOLIA ON BETTER TV MONDAY! (01/03/2010)

NEW GARTH BROOKS CONCERTS SOLD OUT (01/03/2010)

Sara Evans Files Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Husband (01/03/2010)

Lady Antebellum and Josh Turner Still Ride Tallest in the Saddle (01/03/2010)

Wear Black For Cash (26/02/2010)

TRAVIS TRITT, ZAC BROWN BAND, TRAIN, RODNEY ATKINS, CHRIS YOUNG, DANNY GOKEY JOIN THIRD ANNUAL VERIZON WIRELESS BAMAJAM MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL LINEUP (26/02/2010)

The Messina Group/AEG Live and the Ryman Auditorium Announce Line-up for NRDC Presents Music Saves Mountains (26/02/2010)

DOLLY PARTON TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION IN NASHVILLE OF HER FIRST-EVER RETAIL STORE (26/02/2010)

CMA RELEASES CRITICAL FOLLOW UP TO CONSUMER RESEARCH STUDY DURING COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR (26/02/2010)

Oak Ridge Boys to Receive Prestigious SGMG President's Honor (26/02/2010)

GLORIANA SURPRISES ATTENDANTS AT MUSIC CITY JAM SHOW; GET READY FOR NEW FACES SHOW FRIDAY (26/02/2010)

RASCAL FLATTS CELEBRATE COUNTRY RADIO! (26/02/2010)

Blake Shelton Schedules First Headlining Show in Nashville at Ryman Auditorium (26/02/2010)

Brooks & Dunn Announce Final Concert for Aug. 10 in Nashville (26/02/2010)

Darius Rucker Visits Veterans Hospital on Behalf of Musicians on Call (25/02/2010)

Eighteen UMG Artists Perform for CRS Convention Attendees (25/02/2010)

Trace Adkins Receives Artist Humanitarian Award at Country Radio Seminar (25/02/2010)

Taylor Swift Thanks Country Radio With a Special Concert in Nashville (25/02/2010)

Jewel, Steel Magnolia Perform for Country Radio Programmers (25/02/2010)

Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts Will Appear as CBS Guest Stars Next Week (25/02/2010)

Jake Owen Puts the Spotlight in Perspective (25/02/2010)

New Artist Spotlight: Josh Thompson (25/02/2010)

Brooks & Dunn Honored with Career Achievement Award at Hall of Fame Banquet (25/02/2010)

CMA ANNOUNCES JIMMY DEAN, FERLIN HUSKY, BILLY SHERRILL, AND DON WILLIAMS AS NEWEST MEMBERS OF COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME (24/02/2010)

James Otto and Wife Amy Announce First Child (24/02/2010)

WHITNEY DUNCAN IS ON THE "RIGHT ROAD NOW" WITH HER NEW ALBUM, AVAILABLE ON WHITNEYDUNCAN.COM AND ITUNES (24/02/2010)

RASCAL FLATTS CSI GUEST APPEARANCE SET TO AIR MARCH 4 (24/02/2010)

THE DARRYL WORLEY CANCER TREATMENT CENTER BREAKS GROUND IN SAVANNAH, TN ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 (24/02/2010)

The Stars Go Blue For Colon Cancer Announces 2nd Annual Benefit Concert (24/02/2010)

Steel Magnolia Release Digital EP Featuring "Keep On Lovin' You" (24/02/2010)

Johnny Cash's American VI: Ain't No Grave Among New Releases (24/02/2010)

Melissa Peterman Signs to Big Machine Records (24/02/2010)

Reach Out and Touch Kenny Chesney for Free (24/02/2010)

Country Star Buddy Jewell to Perform at St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hot Springs on March 17 (23/02/2010)

ALAN JACKSON FREIGHT TRAIN TOUR KICKS OFF APRIL 8 IN ESTERO, FL (23/02/2010)

GLORIANA RELEASES NEW SINGLE "THE WORLD IS OURS TONIGHT" (23/02/2010)

GARTH BROOKS ANNOUNCES NEW CONCERT DATES FOR WYNN LAS VEGAS (23/02/2010)

Award Winning Australian Country Group, The McClymonts, Release My Life Again: Special Edition EP; Available on iTunes Now (23/02/2010)

RUCKER JOINS MUSICIANS ON CALL NASHVILLE (23/02/2010)

"LUKE McBAIN" COMIC SERIES FOR COUNTRY STAR TRACE ADKINS ENDS WITH A BANG WHEN FINAL ISSUES HITS STANDS FEBRUARY 24 (23/02/2010)

RANDY KOHRS LEADS BAND FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITY TELETHON (23/02/2010)

Josh Thompson Returns Home To Celebrate The Release Of His Debut Album (23/02/2010)

Brenda Lee, Marty Stuart, Tanya Tucker Reflect on Childhood Stardom (23/02/2010)

ALAN JACKSON'S 'IT'S JUST THAT WAY' VIDEO DEBUTS TODAY (22/02/2010)