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Tim McGraw Finds Out Who His Friends Are

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As we found out years ago, Tim McGraw, along with country music pals, Kenny Chesney and Tracy Lawrence, found out who his friends are. Well, Tim has teamed up with those friends to create a compilation disc, entitled “Tim McGraw & Friends,” scheduled for release by Curb Records on January 22, 2013. Colt Ford helped Tim out on the track, “Twisted,” which will be the first single off the special compilation disc. The album will be exclusively available at Walmart and will include 11 individual tracks:

Performers announced for CMT Artists of the Year Special

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While the honorees themselves are still being kept top secret, CMT has announced a big list of performers for their 2012 Artists of the Year special. Performing this year will be country superstars Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Kenny Rogers, Toby Keith, Hunter Hayes, Kacey Musgraves, Thompson Square, Jason Aldean, Eli Young Band and Sammy Hagar. While the station won’t announce the honorees, or even hint about who it could be, fans are encouraged to keep up-to-date in all the announcements at cmt.com.

The 90-minute special will be hosted by Rascal Flatts and “Nashville” show star Hayden Panettiere on December 8th, 2012 airing on CMT. Who do you think deserves to be honored at the third annual event?

Kenny Rogers Wows at CMA Music Fest, Rocks Bonnaroo & Performs at Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction

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In the past week alone, Kenny Rogers has done more than some artists do in years. On Saturday, he hit the LP Field stage for CMA Fest, on Sunday, he took the stage at Bonnaroo and on Thursday, he hit New York City to perform at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

At LP Field, Rogers played four songs to a sold-out crowd, and at Bonnaroo, he thrilled the crowd. He was the only artist to play at both events, and at Bonnaroo, he was joined on stage by Lionel Richie to perform “Lady.” He then later joined Phish on stage to perform “The Gambler.” Billboard Magazine called his appearance “spellbinding,” ”breathtaking, and “one of the 10 best performances of Bonnaroo 2012.”
 
 On Thursday night, Rogers took the stage in New York City in honor of songwriter, Don Schlitz, the writer of “The Gambler.” Schlitz, who has penned several timeless hits, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year.

Kenny is currently on a world tour that will cross the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. He is also working on his autobiography, entitled “Luck or Something Like It,” which is scheduled to be released on October 2nd. He will also begin working on a new record with acclaimed producer Dann Huff.
 
Kenny Rogers 2012 Tour Dates

6/15      Luhrs Performing Arts Center – Shippensburg, PA  
6/16      MGM Grand at Foxwoods – MGM Grand Theater – Mashantucket, CT                        
6/20      Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino – Eagle Pass, TX                                       
6/22      IP Casino Resort & Spa – IP Showroom – Studio A – Biloxi, MS                       
7/13      Alabama Theatre – North Myrtle Beach, SC                                                                       
7/14      Chastain Park Amphitheatre – Atlanta, GA (With Glen Campbell)
7/20      Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino – Coarsegold, CA
7/27      Meadowbrook – US Cellular Pavilion – Gilford, NH (With The Oak Ridge Boys)  
7/28      Parc Beauséjour – Rimouski, QC, Canada                              
8/10      CBS Arena – Christchurch, Addington, New Zealand (With Glen Campbell)                      
8/12      Vector Arena – Auckland, New Zealand (With Glen Campbell)                     
8/15      State Theatre – Sydney, NSW, Australia (With Glen Campbell)                    
8/16      State Theatre – Sydney, NSW, Australia (With Glen Campbell)                                    
8/18      Darwin Festival – Darwin, N. Territory, Australia         
8/21      Perth Convention Centre – Perth, Australia                                  
8/23      Palais Theatre – Melbourne, VIC, Australia (With Glen Campbell)                                     
8/24      Newcastle Entertainment Centre – Newcastle, NSW, Australia (With Glen Campbell)                                   
8/26      Gympie Muster Outdoor Festival – Gympie, Queensland, Australia                                      
8/29      Adelaide Festival Theatre – Adelaide, Australia                                              
9/09      Wayne County Fair – Wooster, OH                                                             
9/24      Bloomsburg Fair – Bloomsburg, PA
9/28      Durham Fair – Durham, CT                                                                        
10/12    Arena Theatre – Houston, TX 
10/13    WinStar Casino – Thackerville, OK
10/18    Taipei, Taiwan – National Taipei University Stadium
10/21    Singapore, Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium
10/23    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Arena of Stars
10/26    Seoul, Korea – Olympic Hall
 
 Additional tour dates, including the 2012 Christmas & Hits Tour, to be announced.

GRAMMY Charity Auctions Off Music Memorabilia

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The GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions newest auction series is the “A Little Bit Country…A Little Bit Rock And Roll Auction.”  This series launched after the MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert honoring Alice In Chains vocalists Jerry Cantrell.   Bidders can bid now through June 10 on extraordinary memorabilia at www.ebay.com/grammy, with all proceeds benefitting MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation.

There is be country memorabilia signed by Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Rogers, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, and more!

For more inform on MusiCares or the GRAMMY Foundation, visit www.musicares.org or www.grammyfoundation.org.  To bid on the memorabilia, visit www.ebay.com/grammy.

Ronnie Dunn Releases Exclusive Cracker Barrel CD

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If you’ve been looking for new music from Ronnie Dunn, Cracker Barrel is the place to go. As of May 21, “Ronnie Dunn – Special Edition” will be available exclusively in Cracker Barrel stores and online at crackerbarrel.com. Although the bulk of the CD was previously released by Dunn in 2011, this exclusive features two unreleased bonus tracks. Additionally, a portion of sales from this CD, which costs $11.99, will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Ronnie Dunn specializes in songs about real life and real love, combined with rich patriotism. “More than ever before, I feel as though this album gave me a chance to tell my own story through songs that mean a lot to me,” says Dunn.  “And it’s particularly gratifying because, by working with Cracker Barrel, a portion of the CD retail sales will be donated to Wounded Warrior Project.  To me, that truly makes this CD a special edition.”

Cracker Barrel is equally as pleased to pair with Dunn on this project. “We’re pleased to work with Ronnie Dunn on a collection of songs we not only think will resonate with our guests, but also will support our nation’s Wounded Warriors,” said Julie Craig, Cracker Barrel Marketing Manager.  “Ronnie shares his heart and his life-learned lessons through music and the result is a very special mix of memorable songs.”
 
Tracklisting for Ronnie Dunn – Special Edition:
1.     I Love My Country (Previously Unreleased)
2.     Singer In A Cowboy Band
3.     I Don’t Dance
4.     Your Kind Of Love
5.     How Far To Waco
6.     Once
7.     Cost Of Livin’
8.     Bleed Red
9.     Last Love I’m Tryin’
10.  Let The Cowboy Rock
11.  I Can’t Help Myself
12.  I Just Get Lonely
13.  Love Owes Me One
14.  Keep On Lovin’ You  (Previously Unreleased)

Dunn joins a plethora of country stars who have released CDS exclusively with Cracker Barrel, including Dolly Parton, Rodney Atkins, Kenny Rogers, Josh Turner and many more. For more information on Dunn, visit www.ronniedunn.com.

Kenny Rogers Inks Long-Term Deal With WB

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Warner Brothers Records and Kenny Rogers are teaming up once again. The legendary music icon made the announcement at his first first of two sold-out shows Wednesday night at the Ford Theater in Nashville. Kenny’s career with Warner has given the icon a string of multi-platinum albums and hit singles, and he’ll be returning to the place where it all started in 1967. His new album will be produced by Dan Huff and is expected out later this year.

“I’m looking forward to returning home to Warner Bros. Records after all these years,” commented Kenny on his new deal. “Our history together, combined with the incredible team that’s in place now, provides the catalyst for a great new relationship going forward.”

Kenny has been recognized as one of the greatest entertainers of all-time. In 2008, he celebrated his 50th year in show business. He has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and he has recorded more than 65 albums over his career. He has a long list of timeless classics like “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “She Believes In Me,” and, “We’ve Got Tonight.” Two of his albums, “The Gambler,” and, “Kenny” are listed in about.com’s 200 Most Influential Country Albums Ever.

Keep an eye out for Kenny’s new record with Warner Music later this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Jason Charles Miller

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Jason Charles Miller is definitely not your ordinary urban cowboy. Rather, he represents the dark, gritty side of country music – the type of country music that should receive more acknowledgement than it does.

Regardless, this Virginia native knows his way around the entertainment industry. Although he might be most known for heading the rock band Godhead, Jason has travelled many paths throughout his life. His impressive resume includes writing, producing, voiceover recording and acting. If that wasn’t enough, Jason is busy overseeing his own recording studio, Central Command Studios.

We caught up with Jason today to talk about the release of his new single “Up To Me,” his recent signing with Render Records, how he feels about the music industry and what he has to offer.

We can promise you that this man has a mind and heart evident in both his thoughts and music that any country music fan could appreciate and love. Take a look for yourself:

“American Idol” Top 8: Skylar Laine

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Last night was 80′s theme night on American Idol. Skylar Laine closed out the show with a fantastic rendition of Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings.”

The judges praised her performance and were impressed with Skylar’s vocal range. They even gave her a standing ovation… her first one on the Idol stage.

I have been a fan of Skylar since day one. I think she is so talented. We know she is a top-notched performer with a great country voice, but I was so glad that she displayed her full vocal ability this week as well.

Judge, Jennifer Lopez, was brought to tears and so was I.

Skylar also sang a duet with fellow contestant, Colton Dixon. The pair took on Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton‘s “Islands In The Stream.”

Watch American Idol tonight to find out this week’s results. Good luck, Skylar! I’m rooting for you.

Check out the video of Skylar’s performance:

 

Continue reading to check out the video of Skylar and Colton’s duet…

ACM Presents Lionel Richie Lineup Announced

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The Academy of Country Music has announced their full line-up of artists for their Lionel Richie special. The all-star concert tapes on April 2nd in Las Vegas, a day after the ACM awards, but will be aired on CBS on April 13th. Lionel is celebrating the release of his country duets album “Tuskegee” in a big way by inviting some of his friends to perform with his at the special. Joining Lionel on-stage will be Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Kenny Rogers, and Tim McGraw. Singing some of Lionel’s biggest hits as a tribute to the singer will be The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Jennifer Nettles, and Luke Bryan.

“It has been so rewarding to have my songs embraced by country music artists,” said Lionel Richie. “Since Conway Twitty recorded ‘Three Times a Lady’ and Kenny Rogers sang ‘Lady,’ I have been welcomed into the country music family with open arms.  It’s the ultimate compliment to have country artists record and perform songs that I’ve written.  I’ve always felt right at home in country because I was raised just down the road from Nashville in Tuskegee, Alabama, where I was immersed in country, R&B, gospel and classical music. This show will be a homecoming and family reunion combined, and I’m so glad that viewers will be able to share these special moments with us. It will be a night that I will remember for the rest of my life.”

Tickets for “Lionel Richie And Friends In Concert” are on-sale right now at ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $100 and benefit ACM Lifting Lives, which focuses on improving lives in the United States through music.

Kenny Rogers Sues Record Label Over Royalties

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Kenny Rogers is suing Capital Records in federal court, alleging breach of contract for underpayments on royalties.

The legendary singer of such hits as “The Gambler” and “Coward of the County,” claims the record label underpaid royalties from online sales.  That includes everything from albums to single songs to ringtones.

The Tennesseean reports that Rogers and other artists to file similar suits, claim the record companies deliberately underpay the royalties for online sales by defining them as “sales” instead of “licenses.”  That distinction is huge because, according to the report, profits from licensed music usually gets the artist about half of the profits.  They get much less for transactions classified as “sales.”

Rogers also alleges that he is still owed money from awards the label won in lawsuits against companies like Napster.