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Sugarland, Matt Nathanson & LBT ready for the Rapture Posted: So, it wasn't actually the end of the world as we know it. The Rapture, set for Saturday, May 21 by some religious leaders and an idea pounced upon by zealots and believers like so many zombies on a human brain, didn't happen (unless, like me, you're still here and the meek DID inherit the [...]

John Rich Wins Celebrity Apprentice, Releases Two Six-Packs Posted: John Rich has been rather busy these days. Along with winning this season’s Celebrity Apprentice, the country superstar has released two six-pack albums on iTunes: ‘Rich Rocks’ and ‘For the Kids.’ Dollar General has also partnered with Rich to release ‘For the Kids,’ with portions of the proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. [...]

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Brad Paisley Scores 19th #1 with “Old Alabama” Posted: Brad Paisley proves once more why he is the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year with his 19th number one single, Old Alabama. On May 23, Brad debuted his ninth studio album This is Country Music, containing his current smash. Old Alabama was co-written by Paisley and Alabama’s legendary lead singer, Randy Owen. The song [...]

Breaking News ! Keith Urban Has a New Permanent Residence Posted: With properties in Nashville, Australia, New York and LA, would it surprise you to learn Keith Urban has acquired another residence – in his own name, in his own right? Word has it he’s been building this one for many years. It hasn’t always been easy and there’s certainly been plenty of setbacks. But “the [...]

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Taylor’s The Story of Us Premieres on MTV Posted: Taylor Nation-your wait is over! The latest Taylor Swift video has premiered on MTV! The Story of Us is set in a school library/study hall. Taylor is dressed in school girl clothing (no worries–the clothing is more Harry Potter than Britney Spears) while she sings forlornly to the camera. The Story of Us premieres just [...]

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• George Jones Surprises Kenny Chesney
• American Idol’s Gone Country
• David Nail Kicking Off CMA Week at Tin Roof

George Jones Surprises Kenny Chesney Posted: Throughout his career, George Jones has missed many performances for, well, several reasons that we won’t get into here. One performance he didn’t miss? A surprise appearance at Kenny Chesney’s May 14th concert in Lexington, KY. During the Saturday night concert, Jones shocked Chesney by taking the stage mid-way through the show, an appearance that [...]

American Idol’s Gone Country Posted: American has spoken. The final two contestants on Fox’s American Idol contest are not only the youngest finalists in the show’s history, they are both country music singers. Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina will make music city proud when they compete for the top prize on the two night finale airing  Tuesday, May 24 and [...]

David Nail Kicking Off CMA Week at Tin Roof Posted: CMA Week brings music fans from all over the world to the country music capital, Nashville, TN. MCA recording artist David Nail is kicking off his CMA Music Fest experience with an intimate fan appreciation party at Tin Roof on Demonbreun Street at 3 PM on Wednesday, June 8. The Missouri native wanted to give [...]

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This week: Carrie Underwood to visit Australia, an interview with Warren H Williams and Luke Dickens is our Feature Album

Add abccountry@your.abc.net.au to your address book to receive this email in full. May 20, 2011 Feature Album Luke Dickens - Underdog The debut album from Australia's own Luke Dickens is the feature album this week on ABC Country. More here...   ABC Country News Carrie Underwood to visit Australia The multi-award winning US superstar has announced she will arrive on our shores in the next few months. More here... Yodelling Cowgirl gets the bronze treatment Australia's country music legend Shirley Thoms will be the first female pioneer honoured with a bronze bust in the country music capital. More here... Warren H. Williams drops in to ABC Darwin Kate O'Toole speaks to 2006 NAIDOC Artist of the Year and ARIA Nominated Warren H. Williams. More here... Charitable Chesney donates concert fees Kenny Chesney will donate all of his fees for an upcoming concert to a tornado ravaged US town. More here... Read all the latest music news on ABC Country.. Joshua re: Grand Prize win for Kasey Chambers On'ya Kasey...... A BIG congratulation to you, and your team. This is a feather in your cap, that you can display, and wear with pride. Read more on ABC Country... (c) 2011 ABC | Privacy Policy Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007 Unsubscribe from this email

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• Alison Krauss and Union Station Stick to a Winning Formula
• Jamey Johnson Adds Producer Credit
• Alabama Presents Benefit Concert “Bama Rising”

Alison Krauss and Union Station Stick to a Winning Formula Posted: Alison Krauss and Union Station have certainly come a long way since their inception in 1989, redefining "NewGrass" like member Jerry Douglas has redefined "dobro." But some things will never change: Krauss and company have stayed loyal to their bluegrass roots; they enjoy songs in a minor key that surprise you with a major-four before [...]

Jamey Johnson Adds Producer Credit Posted: Legendary gospel group the Blind Boys of Alabama new album Take the High Road will have a familiar voice in the background. Country singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson not only produced the new album, he sings back up on some of the album’s gorgeous hymns. The album will include gospel favorites such as Have Thine Own Way, [...]

Alabama Presents Benefit Concert “Bama Rising” Posted: As the saying goes, “The south’s gonna rise again!” Today, legendary country band Alabama proudly announced a benefit concert BAMA RISING: A Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Recovery. BAMA RISING will be held in Birmingham, AL on June 15, 2011 at the BJCC Arena. Proceeds from the event will be donated to The Bama Rising [...]

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• Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett’s “Knee Deep”
• Redneck Rappin’ and Rockin’ Riffs – It’s a Colt Ford Country Thang
• Country Stars Show Support to Storm Ravaged South

Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett’s “Knee Deep” Posted: Ready for the feel-good song of the summer? There are a few rules to what constitutes a summer song. First, the song must reference the beach/body of water/lake/island. Second, the song should make you feel like you need a sunglasses, sunscreen and a cocktail. Last, the song of the summer must feature island rock legend, Jimmy Buffett! [...]

Redneck Rappin’ and Rockin’ Riffs – It’s a Colt Ford Country Thang Posted: Colt Ford releases new CD “Every Chance I Get” At a time when the Nashville establishment is peddling predictability and a return to traditionalism as a remedy to economic uncertainty, alt country indy artist Colt Ford bucks the trend to deliver redneck raps about life in the country and small town values on his third [...]

Country Stars Show Support to Storm Ravaged South Posted: Country music artists are rallying around the storm ravaged south. On April 27, 2011, tornadoes tore through the southeast. The vicious storms left a wake of destruction and devastation in their path. Thousands were left homeless, entire towns were decimated, family members frantically searched for their loved ones….the images shown on television hardly capture the [...]

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Country/Pop Crossover Success Posted: The recent ACM awards were a virtual who’s who of young country. Stars like Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift were front and center for the night’s festivities. Though traditional country music is still alive and well, the night was owned by country-pop crossover star, Taylor Swift. Taylor has sold millions of albums, won [...]

New CMP Website Posted: Yes in deed! We gots a brand new look. Aint it pretty?

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• Music Builds: Restoring the South
• An Interview with “Whispering” Bill Anderson
• Eric Church Returns to Prison

Music Builds: Restoring the South Posted: This past April, the South experienced one of the worst disasters in its history as tornadoes and flooding devastated several states including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia. Homes, businesses, schools and entire towns were destroyed, resulting in 340 reported deaths. In an effort to help aid the areas of ruin, CMT, with [...]

An Interview with “Whispering” Bill Anderson Posted: I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the legendary songwriter and Grand Ole Opry member "Whispering" Bill Anderson. He talked candidly about songwriting, gave advice to aspiring songwriters, and answered questions about who inspired and mentored him in songwriting. Anderson has been writing songs since he was ten or eleven years old and now at [...]

Eric Church Returns to Prison Posted: Things have certainly been looking good lately for EMI recording artist Eric Church. Having recently taken home the ACM Award for New Solo Vocalist of the Year and currently holding a strong nomination for the vote-every-day-at-CMT.com-for-Eric-Church-until-June 7 for the Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award, it seemed Eric’s career was picking up positive speed. But [...]

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• Interview: Down Home with Ashton Shepherd
• Taylor Swift Speaks Now in Her “Mean” Video About Being Put Down
• Taylor’s Crossover Success

Interview: Down Home with Ashton Shepherd Posted: Ashton Shepherd knows "Where Country Grows." Critics and fans alike have been drawn to Ashton Shepherd whose traditional country music strikes a chord with Americans everywhere. She captures the life of those who live very differently than the ones depicted on reality shows and in magazines in the lyrics of her songs. Ashton is a [...]

Taylor Swift Speaks Now in Her “Mean” Video About Being Put Down Posted: Taylor Swift might stand “gigantically tall” at a reported 5′ 11″ but the Big Machine recording artist Speaks Now and not a minute too late about being put down. “There’s constructive criticism, there’s professional criticism and then there’s just being mean.” “Mean”, Taylor Swift’s newly released video and current single off her sold-a-million-copies-in-a-week third album Speak [...]

Taylor’s Crossover Success Posted: The recent ACM awards were a virtual who’s who of young country. Stars like Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift were front and center for the night’s festivities. Though traditional country music is still alive and well, the night was owned by country-pop crossover star, Taylor Swift. Taylor has sold millions of albums, won [...]

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This week: 2011 Gympie Muster artist announcement, Kasey Chambers wins International Songwriting Award and news on Chad Morgan documentary

Add abccountry@your.abc.net.au to your address book to receive this email in full. May 13, 2011 Montgomery Gentry at Gympie 2011 The first inclusions for the 2011 Gympie Music Muster line up have been announced. More here...   ABC Country Features Feature Album Alison Krauss and Union Station - 'Paper Airplane' Alison's 12th album is this week's feature on ABC Country. More here... ABC Country News Chad Morgan 'Not Dead Yet' in new documentary 'I'm Not Dead Yet' will premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, tracking the career of the colourful and very alive 'Sheik of Scrubby Creek'. More here... Grand Prize win for Kasey Chambers Kasey Chambers has taken out the Grand Prize of the 2010 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) with her song 'Beautiful Mess'. More here... Davidson Brothers first Aussies at international festival The Davidson Brothers will be the first Australian band to have been invited to perform at Europe's premier bluegrass festival. More here... Montgomery Gentry at Gympie 2011 The first inclusions for the 2011 Gympie Music Muster line up have been announced. More here... Sheryl Crow Going Country Sheryl Crow has confirmed that she is currently working on a country album. More here... Read all the latest music news on ABC Country.. Katelyn re: 'Dreams and Chances' Tori Darke This album is flawless, I love the emotion and depth in the songs and I think Tori is a brilliant songwriter and sinnger and this album... Read more on ABC Country... (c) 2011 ABC | Privacy Policy Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007 Unsubscribe from this email