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CMT Insider Interview: Josh Turner (Part One of Two) 8 Feb 2010 at 5:22pm
Yes, Josh Turner is a country star, but he wants to make sure he continues to be known as a songwriter, as well. Even with a new album, Haywire, due Tuesday (Feb. 9), the South Carolina native is in the process of building a 1,700-square-foot log c
CMT's Big New Comedy Week Begins March 8 8 Feb 2010 at 5:22pm
CMT will present Big New Comedy Week starting March 8. The network's comedy programming will include Melissa Peterman's first stand-up special and a reunion of the Blue Collar Comedy team of Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy.
HOT DISH: Looking Into Willie's World 8 Feb 2010 at 5:00am
Willie Nelson has one of the most interesting fan club newsletters around. The winter edition of Willie's World arrived at the house the same day the big snow fell, and since I enjoyed reading it so much, I decided to offer highlights from the pens
Taylor Swift's Label Head Defends Her Against Criticism 4 Feb 2010 at 6:52pm
In the wake of widespread criticism of Taylor Swift's erratic vocal performances Sunday night (Jan. 31) on the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, the CEO of Swift's record label, Big Machine Records, defended his artist.
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Crazy Heart Hits the Oscar Trail 4 Feb 2010 at 4:51pm Crazy Heart, the little country music movie that just keeps growing, was nominated for three Oscars the first week of February. Jeff Bridges is being talked about as the best actor favorite for his nominated role as Bad Blake in the movie.
Rascal Flatts Observe 10th Anniversary With Toast to the Boys Who Make the Noise 4 Feb 2010 at 4:48pm
Over the past decade, Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus have graced the nation's stages, entertaining the masses with their contagious beats and chart-topping hits. Selling more than 20 million albums, the group's milestone accola
Dailey & Vincent Salute the Statler Brothers -- and Dazzle Fans 4 Feb 2010 at 3:27pm
Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent -- who conveniently bill themselves as Dailey & Vincent -- cinched their position as the rock stars of bluegrass Wednesday (Feb. 3) with a performance and release party that packed the Ford Theater at Nashville's Countr
Phil Vassar Rolls On With Traveling Circus 3 Feb 2010 at 3:47pm
There's no doubt that Phil Vassar is the complete ringmaster of his new album, Traveling Circus. He co-wrote all its songs, produced it single-handedly and recorded it with his own road band.
Ten of Our Favorite George Strait Songs 2 Feb 2010 at 5:34pm
Write this down: What's your favorite George Strait song? We could list dozens of memorable Strait tunes from our fool-hearted memory, since it just comes natural, but we've come up with 10 classics that will leave you with a smile.
Taylor Swift, Zac Brown Band Deliver the Goods at Grammy Awards 1 Feb 2010 at 4:19pm
The 52nd annual Grammy Awards show Sunday night (Jan. 31) became a validation for two avenues of country music's future: the introspective pop-country exemplified by Taylor Swift and the confident, rootsy, adventuresome trad-country-centered music champio
Taylor Swift, Zac Brown Band Win Their First Grammys 31 Jan 2010 at 11:29pm
Taylor Swift and the Zac Brown Band won their first Grammy Awards on Sunday (Jan. 31) in Los Angeles, recognized in two of the night's highest-profile categories. Swift's Fearless claimed the evening's final honor -- album of the year. She also col
Taylor Swift Wins Two Grammys Prior to Awards Show Telecast 31 Jan 2010 at 6:49pm
Taylor Swift accepted her first two Grammys more than an hour before the CBS telecast of Sunday night's (Jan. 31) awards show. The wins for her hit, "White Horse," were announced during the pre-telecast ceremony at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
HOT DISH: Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox Is Living on Faith 31 Jan 2010 at 5:15pm
It turned out to be an uncommonly cold January in Tennessee. When I got my mail out of the box that morning, the wind was whipping around me so hard, I had to hold to the post to keep my balance. Then and there, I imagined being frozen stiff, standing be