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November 30, 2010 » Dates With Stars: Toby Keith, singer/songwriter Scotty Emerick and the Zac Brown Band are among the pinups featured in the 2011 USO "Moments That Matter" color photo calendar. Keith and Emerick are pictured on the March page staging an impromptu concert for troops manning the DMZ at Pan Mun Jom in South Korea. ZBB are in August with an onstage photo from a performance for airmen and soldiers at Kirkuk Air Base in Iraq. Various recording artists, actors and athletes are shown throughout as they visit with and entertain America's fighting finest abroad. The wall calendar is free, but the USO appreciates donations of any amount. To get your copy, write to USO, PO Box 96322, Washington, DC 20090-6322 or call 888-484-3876. » Oprah Sesame: Last week, two of country's finest made their way to Chicago for a visit with Oprah. Garth Brooks opened up about his Las Vegas run, parenting style and the decision to scale back his career. "The truth is, I would love to [perform and be a dad]," Garth told Oprah. "But if one of them has to go, I know which one has to go, and I don't want that. I'm really happy right now." Read more here. Next up, Keith Urban shared the story of his awkward first meeting with wife Nicole Kidman (watch here), and how she intimidated him when, in his words, she "glided across the room, like floated." Keith also performed his single "Put You In A Song" (watch here). » Hats Off: Brad Paisley literally took the hat off his head to give to a fan at the H20 World Tour close this weekend in Tulsa. Sierra Kihega was holding a poster in honor of her friend, which read "Cancer Sucks ... 13-year-old Kenya [Potthier] wanted to be here. Could you sign something for her?" Brad took off his signature Stetson, which has a tag that reads "Especially made for Brad Paisley," and handed it to Sierra. Brad even went a step further after the show, signing the hat, as well as an additional one for Sierra. Watch an interview with the girls on WSMV-TV/Nashville here. » That's Alright By Me: Newcomer Brett Eldredge is set to perform his debut single "Raymond" on the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's (AFA) Together for a Cure telethon Dec. 4. The song is more than appropriate for the broadcast, as it was inspired by Brett's grandmother's own fight with Alzheimer's. NBC's Today Show anchor Al Roker and actors Hector Elizondo and Steve Guttenberg will also appear on the special, which airs in 16 major markets (check listings here), and will be available for viewing online Dec. 4 at 9pm PT here. » History In The Making: CMT Artists Of The Year performers are Darius Rucker, British singer-songwriter Adele, Amos Lee, Maroon 5 and Aerosmith's Joe Perry. Luke Bryan, Martin McBride, Kid Rock, Randy Travis, Alabama's Randy Owen and Paramore's Hayley Williams will present during the 90-minute telecast. The Kevin Costner-hosted special airs Dec. 3 at 8pm ET. » In Case You Missed It: Soon-to-be-21-year-old Taylor Swift admitted to Chelsea Handler on Chelsea Lately! last week that she's looking forward to the milestone birthday. "I'll get to go to the concerts that my friends go to and leave me at home for," Taylor explained. "It's like, 'Oh, we can't bring the baby.'" Swift also talked about her love of rapper 50 Cent, her AMA performance and the joys of living alone. Watch it here. » Hit List Would you pay $24,000 for dinner with Carrie Underwood and hubby hockey player Mike Fisher? According to the Ottawa Citizen, at a charity event last week for Roger's House pediatric facility and the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Program two separate bidders purchased the package, raising $48,000 for the organizations. Full article here. Chuck Wicks joins George Clooney, Jake Gyllenhaal, Justin Timberlake and the like on MSN's World's Most Eligible Bachelors list. Wicks serves as country music's only representative, while Prince Harry takes the top spot. See the full list here. Josh Kelley has released a three-song EP, which includes his debut single "Georgia Clay," as well as "Ain't Letting Go," both of which Josh co-wrote with his brother, Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley. Birthdays Mindy McCready (11/30) Ferlin Husky (12/3) Lila McCann (12/4) Brian Prout (Diamond Rio) (12/4) Ray Scott (12/5) Gary Allan (12/5) Tyler England (12/5)   On TV Wednesday (12/1): Darius Rucker, Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC); Keith Urban, Keith Urban: Halftime In Real Time (re-air) (GAC); Taylor Swift, Live! With Regis And Kelly (syndicated) and E! Entertainment Special: Taylor Swift. Thursday (12/2): Darius Rucker, Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC); Faith Hill, Joy To The World (GAC); Gary Allan, Live From The House Of Blues (GAC). Friday (12/3): Various Artists, CMT Artists Of The Year. Saturday (12/4): Alan Jackson and Keith Urban, Top 20 Country Countdown (re-air) (GAC). Sunday (12/5): Sugarland, VH1 Divas. Monday (12/6): Various Artists, American Country Awards (FOX). In Stores This Week Tim McGraw Number One Hits (11/30) Lead single "Felt Good On My Lips" closes McGraw's double-disc collection, which spans 22 No. 1 singles. "Live Like You Were Dying," "Don't Take The Girl," "It's Your Love," "Just To See You Smile," "Something Like That" and the dance mix of "Indian Outlaw" are among the 24 tracks. Byron Gallimore and Tim McGraw produced. Upcoming Albums Christian Kane The House Rules (12/7) » Tree Huggers: Chuck Wicks gets into the holiday spirit with American Idol finalist Katharine McPhee (r) and Entertainment Design Group VP Angela Coley at the 63rd annual lighting of the Macy's Great Tree at Atlanta's Lenox Square Mall on Thanksgiving. Wicks and McPhee both performed at the ceremony surrounding the 62-foot-tall white pine. © 2010 LH Publications, LLC

 

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