 | | | | This is an industry-only version of an email that Country stations in dozens of top markets deliver to their loyal listener databases. For details click here. | | July 6, 2010 | 
» Checking It Twice:  Celebrity blogs including Life & Style, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Vancouver Sun and the Toronto Sun are rampant with rumors that Carrie Underwood and fiancé Mike Fisher will tie the knot this Saturday (7/10). And while the country music community is generally much too respectful of an artist's privacy to spill the beans, we do know that wedding fever is reaching epidemic proportions. Just ask Miranda Lambert and Kellie Pickler, whose impending nuptials – to Blake Shelton and songwriter Kyle Jacobs, respectively – have both stars' attention. "Cakes, dresses, décor, shoes, location, music, invitations, flowers, food, tuxedos, honeymoon, etc. — lots to do," Pickler tweeted recently. One Big Day task is proving more difficult than most. "My fiancé and I have come to the conclusion that making 'the list' — people to invite to the wedding — is the hardest part so far," Pickler posted. To which Lambert replied, "Amen." |
» I Go Back:  Kenny Chesney kicked off his Independence Day weekend by reliving some old set lists during his two sold-out concerts at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. "You get into that place where you know there are songs people want to hear you just don't get to play," Chesney says. "What better place to do something like that than the Joint? After all, it's really a loose show without having to hit all the light and video cues." Chesney ripped through former concert staples "How Forever Feels," "Don't Happen Twice" and a rarely heard "Please Come To Boston" by Dave Loggins Friday (7/2). Audience requests "The Coast Of Somewhere Beautiful" and "Key Lime Pie" were among Saturday's (7/3) set. |
» These Boots Are Made For ... Taping?  And when we say "taping," we don't mean the recording studio variety. "It's hockey tape," Dierks Bentley tells CNN of his black cowboy boots, which at this point can probably claim more adhesive than leather. "Once I put my jeans on, you can't see anything except the tape. I've put a lot of miles on these boots. I feel like they deserve to go everywhere I've been." Bentley's fashion trends are just a few of the topics covered in the network's article about his current bluegrass album Up On The Ridge. Read the rest of the feature here. |
» Raising Arizona:  After six months on his Meet Me Halfway walk, Jimmy Wayne (finally) made it to Arizona last Thursday (7/1). "A moment of pride came over me," Wayne told us Friday (7/2). "I actually walked from Nashville to Arizona. It's so hard to believe. Half a year has gone by and I look back over it — the memories and friends I've made, the experiences — I'm still in awe." Wayne is roughly 200 miles away from his destination – Phoenix. Follow him the rest of the way and learn more here. |
» Check Booked:  The Third Annual Clay Walker Charity Classic gala raised more than $100,000 to fund education for MS patients, research and Walker's Band Against MS (BAMS) organization. During last Wednesday's (6/30) Pebble Beach Resorts event, Walker and last year's beneficiary Dr. Jerry Wolinsky also presented an oversized $50,000 check to Dr. Lauren Krupp to support her research on childhood multiple sclerosis at Stony Brook University Medical Center, NY. Krupp is best known for pioneering the first National Pediatric MS Center in the US. Details here. |
» Life Notes: The country music community is extending condolences to Craig Morgan and family following Saturday's passing (7/3) of his mother, Betty Sue Crockett, who lost her battle with cancer. Morgan recorded his 2007 single "Tough" in honor of his mother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Pancreatic Cancer or to Billy's Place c/o Taylor Funeral Home, 214 N. Main St. Dickson, TN 37055. Read more here. Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Louvin is due for surgery following a diagnosis of stage II pancreatic cancer. "Charlie's family and friends are encouraged that he will be in good hands, but they definitely covet your prayers," a post on his website reads. More information here. |
» Rigged Jury:  There's still time to register for a free trip to San Francisco and the first-ever copy of "Lover, Lover" singer Jerrod Niemann's debut album Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury. One lucky contest winner will receive two round-trip tickets to San Francisco, a two-night hotel stay, Niemann concert tickets and meet-and-greet passes. The grand-prize package also includes a commemorative "First On Earth" CD plaque presentation at the July 31 show. Learn more and enter here. The album hits stores July 13. |
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 Trace Adkins and NASCAR's Richard Petty are facing off in a "Pick A Powder" contest that pits the pitchmen for BC Powder and Goody's Headache Powders. Each will try to get fans to "join" his team, with those registering having the chance to win various contests and prizes. Entrants have a shot at a VIP trip for four to a Trace Adkins tour stop for the Team Trace winner, or a VIP trip for four to the Goody's 500 at Martinsville Speedway for the Team Richard winner. Learn more and enter by voting online for either Team Adkins for BC or Team Petty for Goody's here. - Tim McGraw is offering a free app for the iPod Touch and iPhone that features tour dates, mobile chat, official store access and more. Download here.
- The 1972 documentary Elvis On Tour has been remastered for a July 29 theatrical release. The one-night-only event titled Elvis On Tour: 75th Anniversary Celebration will include previously unseen concert footage and a new retrospective from Priscilla Presley. Details and tickets here.
- "Summer Thing" by newcomer Troy Olsen is the iTunes "Single Of The Week." Free download here.
Birthdays Charlie Louvin (7/7)
Toby Keith (7/8)
Gary LeVox (Rascal Flatts) (7/10)
Scotty Emerick (7/11)
Adam Gregory (7/12) On TV Wednesday (7/7): Dierks Bentley, Jimmy Kimmel Live (re-air) (ABC). Thursday (7/8): Willie Nelson, Late Show With David Letterman (CBS). Friday (7/9): Steve Miller Band, Kenny Chesney, CMT Crossroads. In Stores Tuesday (7/6)  Trailer Choir Tailgate
Trailer Choir's 10-track debut includes the new single "Shakin' That Tailgate" and previously released tracks "Rollin' Through The Sunshine," "Rockin' The Beer Gut" and "Off The Hillbilly Hook." TC's Butter and Big Vinny wrote or co-wrote eight songs with artists Lee Brice, Brady Seals and others. Butter, Toby Keith, Mills Logan and Mark Wright produced. Ringtones are available free with CD purchase. Get it here. Upcoming Albums Jerrod Niemann Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury (7/13)
Flynnville Train Redemption (7/20)
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 » Price Is Right ... Bice Is Left: Bo Bice lends a hand to Tampa Bay Rays David Price, who is slated to be the starting pitcher for next Tuesday's (7/13) MLB All-Star Game 2010. Bice sang the National Anthem prior to a recent Rays game versus the San Diego Padres. |
 » Stars & Stripes: Taylor Swift and backup singer Elizabeth Huett show off their American spirit during a Fourth of July barbeque. |
 » Where's Wicks? Chuck Wicks (fifth from l) is not properly camouflaged as he visits with Marines at North Carolina's Camp Lejeune on Independence Day. "I think I'll hang out with these guys today," Wicks tweeted. "Happy 4th!" | |
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