Brooks & Dunn Hang With Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw introduced Brooks & Dunn at this week?s 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The McGraws also accompanied Brooks and Dunn to Joe Galante's RCA Label Group post awards party.
Just in case the music isn't enough to hold the high profile pair, Ronnie Dunn has a few more tricks up his sleeve, or maybe you should say a whole card table. More...
eBay Auctions Chely Wright Charity Tickets
Chely Wright, founder of the Reading Writing & Rhythm organization, will perform along with Martina McBride, Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, SHeDaisy, Rachel Proctor, Josh Turner, Jimmy Wayne and Grand Revue (featuring Jenny Gill) at the Year 2004 charity concert event. A new eBay auction offers fans a VIP package.
The VIP package will include two all access passes to capture the action backstage and meet the artists. More...
Chesney Fans Go To The Finish Line For Tickets
n the latest of a long line of whacky Kenny Chesney stunts, a Utah radio station is mounting dachshund races to determine the winner of a pair of tickets to see Chesney's show there. The fastest dog wins the tickets for their proud owner. The local television station put the piece up on the satellite and it hit the air in Connecticut.
"Maybe not since the Parrotheads has there been an audience this out of control, this funny, this wild, but they're here -- and I am so glad they're mine.
You guys rock! Thanks for coming up with this stuff 'cause it does keep us smiling out here on the road, absolutely!"
Kilgore Released From Hospital
Marty Martel, President of MSP, Inc., tells AllAboutCountry that Merle Kilgore has been released from the hospital following open-heart surgery on May 19. Kilgore was hospitalized on May 13 after an MRI uncovered a collapsed vertebrae and blocked artery.
Kilgore, NSAI Hall of Fame member, is known for co-writing "Ring of Fire" with the late June Carter Cash, which became a signature song for the late Johnny Cash. In addition to his writing credits, Kilgore serves as Executive VP/Hank Williams Jr. Enterprises and personal manager to Hank Williams Jr.
Willie Nelson Has Successful Surgery To Relieve Carpal Tunnel
Resumes Touring July 3rd
Attempts at rest, splinting and medication to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel earlier this month were not as effective as hoped, and last week Willie Nelson had an endoscopic carpal tunnel release operation to his left wrist. Â Norman P. Zemel, M.D., the orthopaedic hand surgeon at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles says, "the operation was successful and he no longer has numbness and tingling in the fingers of his left hand."
Taking some time off from touring to fully recover, Willie will be on the road again resuming dates starting on July 3rd in Roswell, NM. Â The next day the music legend will host his annual 4th of July Picnic concert event at The Stockyards in Ft. Worth, TX. Â For information on rescheduled dates please check with local venues or Willie's website www.WillieNelson.com.
Sherrié Austin Debuts New Single For A-List Crowd At Muzik Mafia Party
Someone call Tony Soprano and tell him a new ?hit? is on the way. Broken Bow recording artist Sherrié Austin debuted her brand new single, a cover of the 1969 Dusty Springfield classic ?Son of a Preacher Man,? at Muzik Mafia?s post-ACM Awards bash. Muzik Mafia, a collaborative effort among some of Nashville?s hottest singer/songwriters to provide an outlet for cutting-edge country music, has already launched the careers of Gretchen Wilson and Big & Rich, and their party drew an a-list industry crowd that included Toby Keith, Terri Clark, Kenny Chesney and Kid Rock. Joining Austin on background vocals were Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, Bekka Bramlett and Kid Rock. More...
Reba Makes ?somebody?s? Day At Kentucky Country Stampede This Weekend
Out of roughly 140,000 fans that will be attending this year's Meijer Country Stampede in Sparta, Kentucky, one in particular stands out to festival president, Wayne Rouse. The daughter of a local Corbin, Kentucky resident, Courtnie Allen, wrote to the festival chair with an emotional request on her mother?s behalf. Her mother, Patricia Allen, was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago and metastatic liver cancer four years later, and she has since looked for inspiration and comfort in a familiar icon of strength?Reba McEntire. More...
Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw introduced Brooks & Dunn at this week?s 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The McGraws also accompanied Brooks and Dunn to Joe Galante's RCA Label Group post awards party.
Just in case the music isn't enough to hold the high profile pair, Ronnie Dunn has a few more tricks up his sleeve, or maybe you should say a whole card table. More...
eBay Auctions Chely Wright Charity Tickets
Chely Wright, founder of the Reading Writing & Rhythm organization, will perform along with Martina McBride, Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, SHeDaisy, Rachel Proctor, Josh Turner, Jimmy Wayne and Grand Revue (featuring Jenny Gill) at the Year 2004 charity concert event. A new eBay auction offers fans a VIP package.
The VIP package will include two all access passes to capture the action backstage and meet the artists. More...
Chesney Fans Go To The Finish Line For Tickets
n the latest of a long line of whacky Kenny Chesney stunts, a Utah radio station is mounting dachshund races to determine the winner of a pair of tickets to see Chesney's show there. The fastest dog wins the tickets for their proud owner. The local television station put the piece up on the satellite and it hit the air in Connecticut.
"Maybe not since the Parrotheads has there been an audience this out of control, this funny, this wild, but they're here -- and I am so glad they're mine.
You guys rock! Thanks for coming up with this stuff 'cause it does keep us smiling out here on the road, absolutely!"
Kilgore Released From Hospital
Marty Martel, President of MSP, Inc., tells AllAboutCountry that Merle Kilgore has been released from the hospital following open-heart surgery on May 19. Kilgore was hospitalized on May 13 after an MRI uncovered a collapsed vertebrae and blocked artery.
Kilgore, NSAI Hall of Fame member, is known for co-writing "Ring of Fire" with the late June Carter Cash, which became a signature song for the late Johnny Cash. In addition to his writing credits, Kilgore serves as Executive VP/Hank Williams Jr. Enterprises and personal manager to Hank Williams Jr.
Willie Nelson Has Successful Surgery To Relieve Carpal Tunnel
Resumes Touring July 3rd
Attempts at rest, splinting and medication to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel earlier this month were not as effective as hoped, and last week Willie Nelson had an endoscopic carpal tunnel release operation to his left wrist. Â Norman P. Zemel, M.D., the orthopaedic hand surgeon at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles says, "the operation was successful and he no longer has numbness and tingling in the fingers of his left hand."
Taking some time off from touring to fully recover, Willie will be on the road again resuming dates starting on July 3rd in Roswell, NM. Â The next day the music legend will host his annual 4th of July Picnic concert event at The Stockyards in Ft. Worth, TX. Â For information on rescheduled dates please check with local venues or Willie's website www.WillieNelson.com.
Sherrié Austin Debuts New Single For A-List Crowd At Muzik Mafia Party
Someone call Tony Soprano and tell him a new ?hit? is on the way. Broken Bow recording artist Sherrié Austin debuted her brand new single, a cover of the 1969 Dusty Springfield classic ?Son of a Preacher Man,? at Muzik Mafia?s post-ACM Awards bash. Muzik Mafia, a collaborative effort among some of Nashville?s hottest singer/songwriters to provide an outlet for cutting-edge country music, has already launched the careers of Gretchen Wilson and Big & Rich, and their party drew an a-list industry crowd that included Toby Keith, Terri Clark, Kenny Chesney and Kid Rock. Joining Austin on background vocals were Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, Bekka Bramlett and Kid Rock. More...
Reba Makes ?somebody?s? Day At Kentucky Country Stampede This Weekend
Out of roughly 140,000 fans that will be attending this year's Meijer Country Stampede in Sparta, Kentucky, one in particular stands out to festival president, Wayne Rouse. The daughter of a local Corbin, Kentucky resident, Courtnie Allen, wrote to the festival chair with an emotional request on her mother?s behalf. Her mother, Patricia Allen, was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago and metastatic liver cancer four years later, and she has since looked for inspiration and comfort in a familiar icon of strength?Reba McEntire. More...
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