http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news.asp The latest country music news from CountryStandardTime.com Copyright 2007, Country Standard Time 6 Nov 2009 15:54:21 GMT 6 Nov 2009 15:54:21 GMT 60 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3438 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3438 Dierks Bentley met the soldier at a July 4 concert at Fort Hood in Texas who shot the psychiatrist accused of killing 12 fellow soldiers at outpost on Thursday. Civilian Police Sgt. Kimberly Munley shot and wounded Nidal Malik Hasan, who was about to be deployed to Afghanistan. On his Twitter page, Bentley wrote, "I want a meet and greet with her now. hero & brave soldier." A picture of the two is on Bentley's Twitter page.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3436 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3436 Rascal Flatts wrapped the first leg of the Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour last weekend selling 550,000 tickets in 39 shows since it began in June. This total also includes the two sold-out stadium concerts at Chicago's Wrigley Field and Columbus' Crew Stadium. From January of this year, the band has sold more than a million concert tickets, bringing their 4-year total to just over 4 million tickets sold.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3437 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3437 What happens when you cross The Chipmunks with The Boxmasters? On Nov 10, that will mean The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late), a popularized by Alvin, Simon and Theodore. The Boxmasters take on the song will be available exclusively on iTunes. Those buying The Boxmasters full length holiday record, "Christmas Cheer," will receive The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) as a bonus track. The song will also be included in iTunes Holiday Sampler for 2009.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3434 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3434 Dobro master Jerry Douglas will tour with guitarist John Oates and vocalist Maura O'Connell as they perform songs from Douglas' debut holiday album, "Jerry Christmas!" The eight-date tour starts Dec. 5 in Newberry, S.C. and ends Dec. 13 in Annapolis, Md. The CD features Douglas's interpretations of Christmas carols, traditional folk tunes, and... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3435 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3435 Taylor Swift is back atop the Billboard Country Albums chart for the week ending Nov. 14 with "Fearless." Only this is a different brand of her album because she re-released it with six new tracks, videos and other add ons. She switched spots with Tim McGraw and "Southern Voice," which slipped to second. On the song chart, Toes from the Zac Brown Band remained first.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3433 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3433 For the third year in a row Wynonna will bring holiday cheer to 15 cities across the country with A Classic Christmas tour, named after her 2006 Top 10 Billboard country album. The tour starts Nov. 28 in Hershey, P and concludes Dec. 20 in Las Vegas. "I take great comfort in tradition, and I have always loved the season of Christmas," Wynonna... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3429 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3429 Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses will perform Tell My Mother I Miss Her So from their sophomore release, "Roadhouse Sun," on The Late Show with David Letterman tonight. Bingham's currently on the road supporting The Flatlanders with stops in New York, Rochester, N.Y., Columbus, Ohio and Alexandria,... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3431 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3431 Blue Highway's "Some Day: The Fifteenth Anniversary Collection" comes out Jan. 19, 2010 on Rounder. The CD is a collection of the best of the bluegrass band's Rounder recordings, one cut from a Rob Ickes solo album, and 3 new selections including Bleeding for a Little Piece of Mind, which was co-written by Tim Stafford and Darrell Scott and also features Scott on lead vocals.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3430 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3430 Singer Jessi Colter, the widow of Waylon Jennings, was among the artists added to Dierks Bentley's Miles & Music for Kids celebrity motorcycle ride and concert in his hometown of Phoenix on Sat, Nov. 21. Also joining Bentley for a post-ride jam at Tempe Marketplace will be Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers and Texas artist Stoney LaRue. All proceeds will benefit Phoenix Children's, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3432 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3432 Taylor Swift will regain the top spot on the billboard country album chart when it is released Thursday as "Fearless" takes over for Tim McGraw's "Southern Voice," which slipped to second. Swift was helped by the release of the disc in its "Platinum" edition containing six new songs and videos. The disc goes from 7 to 3 on the overall chart with 109,000 in sales, a 225-percent gain.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3427 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3427 Carolwood Records was short-lived. Started last year as a Disney subsidiary and sister label of Lyric Street Records, the Nashville-based label was shuttered. "I am very optimistic that this newly organized, aggregated team will bring new focus and energy to our entire staff and roster and thus have great expectations that they will be the... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3428 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3428 Carrie Underwood is the big release today with her third album "Play On." The release from the former American Idol winner contains 13 songs, including the first single, Cowboy Casanova. Underwood had a hand in writing many of the songs. Bluegrass band The Dixie Bee-Liners released their second album on Pinecastle Records, "Susanville." The disc is a rare themed album in the genre - about cars and trucks in America's cities.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3426 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3426 Bucky Covington released a video for current single, his version of Nickelback's Gotta Be Somebody. The video made its debut on CMT.com and will air on TV starting next week. Directed by Devin Pense, this live performance style video spotlights his hometown community of Rockingham, N.C. Filmed in the local town square during Covington's recent homecoming concert, the video features a crowd of more than 6,000 fans, friends and family.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3424 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3424 Billy Currington will be among the special guests at the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, it was announced today. The New York parade will air on NBC at 9 a.m.-noon in all time zones. This year's special guests include: Bello, Grandma and the cast of the Big Apple Circus, Andrea Bocelli, Boys Like Girls, Alan Cumming, DJ Lance Rock and... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3425 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3425 Dolly Parton, Ernest Tubb, Charlie Daniels, Kid Rock and the owner of Tootsies bar on Lower Broadway were named to the seventh class of inductees announced Tuesday for the Music City Walk of Fame. The honorees will be recognized officially with the unveiling of commemorative sidewalk markers on Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3420 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3420 The Academy of Country Music announced today that open submissions for the 45th ACM Awards started for the radio awards categories. Submissions will be accepted starting today, Monday, Nov. 2 and will end on Friday, Dec. 11. The 45th ACMs air live in spring 2010 on C BS. Only current ACM members may submit for Station or On-AirPersonality category consideration; The application deadline for new memberships is Tuesday, Dec. 1.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3418 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3418 Neil Young will release "Dreamin' Man Live '92" on Dec. 8 as part of the ongoing Archives Performance Series. A vinyl pressing will be released on Jan. 12, 2010. The album is a complete live performance of Young's album Harvest Moon drawn from various solo acoustic shows he performed in 1992 before the actual release of the Harvest studio recording. The album was produced by Young and John Hanlon and recorded and mixed by Tim Mulligan. Songs are: Dreamin' Man ... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3422 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3422 Country Radio Broadcasters named 6 people as 2010 inductees into the Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame. Bill Bailey, Laurie DeYoung and Rudy Fernandez are the 2010 Country Music DJ inductees, while Cy Blumenthal, Dan Halyburton and Michael Hammond will be inducted into the Country Music Radio Hall of Fame. The class of 2010 will be officially instated at a dinner ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at the Nashville Convention Center.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3423 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3423 George Strait George Strait will kick off his arena tour early next year and this time, he's bringing along Reba McEntire. The tour starts in late January in Baltimore and ends in April in Des Moines, Iowa. The tour currently includes 19 dates. The superstars performed together for the first time in many years for a sold-out crowd at the Cowboy's Stadium inaugural event in Dallas.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3419 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3419 Toby Keith has released a new single, Cryin' For Me (Wayman's Song), about his late friend, basketball star and jazz bassist Wayman Tisdale. The video premiered this morning at CMT.com. An all-American player for Oklahoma and NBA star before launching his career in music, Tisdale passed unexpectedly in May from complications resulting from cancer treatments. For Keith,... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3421 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3421 The organizers of the Vans Warped Tour, 4 FINI, announced today the first-ever County Throwdown Tour with Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town and Jack Ingram as the headlining acts on the tour, which starts in May 2010. The tour, which was previously announce, but with no acts named, will run May 13 through June 20. Other artists... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3417 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3417 The Band of Heathens, who recently released "One Foot in the Ether," will appear on PBS' Austin City Limits on Nov. 7 on a bill headlined by Elvis Costello. On the program, the band performs five songs: Jackson Station, L.A. County Blues, Shine a Light, Golden Calf and You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone. ... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3416 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3416 Kenny Chesney's No Shoes Radio is expanding. His own online radio station featuring songs from his IPod, live shows, acoustic jams and surprise appearances by his musical friends, No Shoes Radio is now available through iTunes Radio Stations. "When the people at I-Tunes told us they were into what we're doing," said Chesney, "I was pretty blown... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3414 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3414 Kid Rock will join Zac Brown Band at the Georgia Theatre benefit concert on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Joining the band on stage to perform songs from their album "The Foundation," their favorite covers and new unreleased material also will be Kellie Pickler, Little Big Town, Joey and Rory, Shawn Mullins, Oliver Wood, Angie Aparo and Aslyn.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3415 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3415 Tim McGraw debuted in first on the Billboard country album chart with "Southern Voice" for the week ending Nov. 7 with Taylor Swift's "Fearless" slipping to second. McGraw was second on the overall top 200 chart with "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack leading the way. Zac Brown Band took over the number one spot on the country song chart with Toes, displacing Keith Urban's Only You Can Love Me This Way, which fell to third.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3412 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3412 The Grand Ole Opry returns to its former home, the Ryman Auditorium, for the winter months, Nov. 3 - Jan. 30, 2010. But before doing so the shows at the Grand Ole Opry House this weekend will be held. This Friday, Oct. 30, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, David Nail, Little Jimmy Dickens, Connie Smith and Jim Ed Brown will be in the line-up. On Saturday, Oct. 31, Blake Shelton, Restless Heart, Jeannie Seely, Jimmy C. Newman and Riders In The Sky will play.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3408 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3408 Justin Moore is on a hot streak with a number one single, Small Town USA, and another first coming early next year. His wife, Kate, is expecting their first child - a girl - in February. The couple plans to name the baby Ella Kole. Moore explains that his middle name is Kole, and his wife likes the name Ella. Kate appears as Moore's love interest in the Small Town USA video.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3410 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3410 Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will perform on ABC's Good Morning America Tuesday, Nov. 10 live from Nashville on ABC. The concert is free and open to the public. The event takes place on the Sommet Center's outside plaza at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Nashville and is presented by Chevrolet. The event is in conjunction with the 43rd Annual CMA Awards, airing Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 8-11 p.m. Eastern live from the Sommet Center.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3409 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3409 Steve Martin will bring his banjo skills to MerleFest next year. Martin, who released his first album ever this year, will perform on the Watson Stage on Saturday, May 1. "I've heard great things about MerleFest for years," said Martin. "As a musician, it's an event I'm really looking forward to playing." Martin released "The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo" and has toured with Martin are the Steep Canyon Rangers, who will perform with him at MerleFest.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3411 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3411 Keni Thomas will now sing the National Anthem tonight, Oct. 28, at the opening game of the 40th World Series at Yankee Stadium. Thomas was previously scheduled to sing God Bless America. Upon arrival in New York this morning, Thomas was asked to sing the anthem instead. The New York Yankees play the Philadelphia Phillies in the... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3413 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3413 Zac Brown Band's Toes will top the Billboard country song chart when it is released Thursday. The song, the second number one from the Georgia band, takes over the top from Keith Urban's Only You Can Love Me This Way. Chicken Fried hit number one for two weeks last December. Whatever It Takes reached number two in July.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3406 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3406 Tickets for the 3rd annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival, headlined by Kenny Chesney, will go on sale Friday, Oct. 30. The event will be held Thursday, June 3 through Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Enterprise, Ala. The price for a 3-day ticket is $99 and $49 for a 1-day flex ticket, which may be used on any of the 3 days. Service... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3403 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3403 NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was announced today as an award presenter at the upcoming 43rd Annual CMA Awards. Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 11, other presenters are the stars of ABC's "The Middle" Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Julianne Hough; nominee Randy Houser (for... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3404 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3404 Keni Thomas heads to the Big Apple to sing God Bless America at the opening game of the 40th World Series, Wednesday night, Oct. 28 between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. "As a veteran, it's a privilege and an honor to be part of Major League Baseball's tribute to veterans tomorrow night and to represent country music," said Thomas.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3407 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3407 Bluegrass star Del McCoury and traditional country singer Joe Nichols are among the new CDs out today. McCoury released a boxed set earlier this year celebrating his golden anniversary in music. Today, he's out with "Family Circle," featuring his band. The new CD contains 14 tracks. Nichols, who will make his Broadway debut next year, is out... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3405 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3405 The Watson Twins will release their sophomore CD, "Talking To You, Talking To Me" on Vanguard Records Feb. 9, 2010. In June 2009, Chandra and Leigh Watson, along with producers J. Soda and Russell Pollard, went to a cabin in the High Sierras near Yosemite to demo songs for the new album. The songs were brought back to Los Angeles where a band of friends (including members of Everest and My Morning Jacket) came together to help record the album at Fairfax Recordings.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3398 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3398 Steel guitarist Robert D. Norred, one-time member of Hank Williams' backing band for a short period in the late 1940s, died Sunday, Oct. 25. Norred was born Jan. 16, 1919 in Sylacauga, Ala. Norred was a band member of the Drifting Cowboys from late 1947 until early 1948, playing on Wiliams' radio show on WSFA in Montgomery, Ala. along with Joe Penny, Lum York, and Winston "Red" Todd.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3400 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3400 Jo Dee Messina will release a new single, That's God in January 2010, a prelude to her first album in five years, "Unmistakable." Due in the spring, Messina co-produced the CD. "With the 'Unmistakable' album, it lets people see a different side of me than they have seen in the past," says Messina said. "For example, I actually recorded straight forward love songs on this album, something I am definitely not known for."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3401 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3401 Brad Paisley's American Saturday Night tour wrapped its first leg of dates this past weekend by playing to capacity crowds in New York City, Baltimore, State College, Pa. and Uncasville, Conn. During the past year, Paisley has played to more than 1.2 million fans in more than 75 markets with 51 sell outs. The one millionth ticket holder was given a 2009 Chevy Silverado by Paisley in Jacksonville, Fla. a few of weeks ago.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3402 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3402 The video for Blake Shelton's new single, Hillbilly Bone, will premiere exclusively on Yahoo! Music on Oct. 30. The music video single will be available for purchase on iTunes beginning Nov. 3. The video stars Shelton and his long-time friend Trace Adkins, who duets with Shelton on the track. "I had the best day shooting this video with... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3399 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3399 Taylor Swift is back with a new version of "Relentless." The new CD, "Fearless Platinum Edition," contains six new songs: Jump Then Fall, Untouchable, Forever & Always (Piano Version), Come In With The Rain, SuperStar and The Other Side Of The Door. Five music videos are part of the package along with three "on the Set' behind... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3397 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3397 Garth Brooks' return to performing is a hot ticket. Tickets for Brooks' first 20 shows at the Wynn Las Vegas resort sold out in less than 5 hours. The resort said Saturday it had almost 142,000 callers with a web site for tickets attracting 5.4 million page views. Brooks announced he was coming out of retirement about 10 days ago to play shows... Country Music News