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CMA Has Network Television Going Country!

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Here’s your lineup of country music specials set to air on network television this fall, courtesy of the Country Music Association! We’re all familiar with the CMA Awards, but did you know that the Country Music Association does so much more than hand out trophies? All month long, CMA will be showcasing some of the best that the country music industry has to offer on ABC. At the same time, other networks are riding this country music wave with specials of their own. Here is the most complete listing of fall network television country music appearances. Check your local listings to confirm times for all broadcasts listed. (Grab your printer-friendly version here) Country Music Television Specials Fall 2010: Tuesday November 2nd On ABC – Taylor Swift will perform on Dancing With The Stars Wednesday November 3rd On ABC – “In The Spotlight with Robin Roberts: All Access Nashville” airs, featuring an inside look at Brad Paisley’s home, Carrie Underwood’s wedding, and more. On CBS – Brad Paisley will webcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater for a special “Live on Letterman” Performance. Thursday November 4th On ABC – Brad Paisley will perform live on Good Morning America. Tuesday November 9th On ABC – Reba McEntire will celebrate her release of “All The Women I Am” with a special live performance on Good Morning America. Wednesday November 10th On ABC – THE 44TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS SHOW HOSTED BY BRAD PAISLEY AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD!!! Special performances include Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Underwood and Keith Urban. In addition, special performances will feature Gwyneth Paltrow in her live Country Music singing debut, performing with Vince Gill; top nominee Lambert with Sheryl Crow in a tribute to Loretta Lynn’s 50th Anniversary as a recording artist; and Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson. Presenters include The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Jerrod Niemann, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Chris Young, and NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon with more to be announced soon. Wednesday November 10th On ABC – Blake Shelton will make a special post-awards-show appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Sunday November 14th On ABC – Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and LeAnn Rimes all take part in a special episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Addition” as they help restore a home and school in Nashville that was devastated by the May 1st floods. Monday November 15th On ABC – Lyle Lovett plays a guest star role on an episode of “Castle”. On CMT – Invitation Only with Rascal Flatts premieres. On ABC – Jason Aldean takes the Jimmy Kimmel Live stage to perform “My Kinda Party”. Wednesday November 17 On ABC – Reba turns up on an episode of “Better With You”, reuniting her with her TV daughter JoAnna Garcia. Thursday November 25th On NBC – Taylor Swift “Speak Now” special that highlights the journey to and release of the new album (We predict she Continue reading CMA Has Network Television Going Country!→

Toby Keith: Conversations From The Road on GAC

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Toby Keith shares the touring experience in Conversations From The Road on GAC. Toby Keith is everywhere on tv over the next few weeks promoting his latest release “Bullets In The Gun“, with the latest stop at GAC. Toby joins GAC host Nan Kelley to share some of his touring tidbits. Find out everything from how he picks touring partners to ways you can see Toby away from the big stage whether it’s on his motorcycle or with his special gigs under “Incognito Bandito”! For a preview of the show, visit GAC.com Fans can also still enter the Built Ford Tough American Ride Sweepstakes for the chance to win a weekend on tour with Toby, have use of their very own tour bus, backstage access, and a brand new 2011 Ford F-Series Truck! To enter visit: http://fordvehicles.emipowered.net/americanride/register/ And to pre-order Toby’s brand new album, Bullets in the Gun visit: http://amzn.to/aNTb4aCountry Music Photo Gallery

The Judds to Help Close Oprah’s Last Season

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Naomi and Wynonna Judd help Oprah kick off her final season on Daytime TV. As Oprah begins her 25th and final season on daytime TV, a few old friends come out to help her celebrate. Wynonna and Naomi are slated for Tuesday’s “Oprah” show, according to The Chicago Tribune, with Wy discussing her loss of a staggering 60 pounds. The edition was taped Sept. 3, according to a tweet from executive producer Sheri Salata, and the Judds talk a bit about what fans can expect with the Last Encore. The tour doesn’t kick off until Nov. 26, but they gave a 45-minute preview of it to launch the CMA Music Festival in June. The duo’s classic songs sounded basically the same, but they’ve been given different sonic textures. And that’s by design. “Some families do stay stuck in this ‘I remember you when you were this tall’ [nostalgia],” Wy says. “Well, I’m not this tall anymore. I’m not 18. I have two children, divorce, close to death — I’ve had all these experiences. I’m not the same person I was. So they need to see us where we are today. It’s why I’m doing ‘Oprah.’” The tour should be one of the most-talked-about events in country music during the holiday season, and it ends in Phoenix — the same city where they staged their millennium reunion concert on the final day of 1999. In the meantime, Wy put together a campaign of her own with Cracker Barrel. The stores are selling her 12-track album Love Heals. Also available: Wynonna sunglasses, a Wynonna journal and a Wynonna cosmetic bag. One other Wynonna-related item to look for this fall: the Christmas On Highway 101 DVD. Highway 101 racked up numerous awards during the 1980s, and the band shot the live holiday set in Concord, N.C. It’s slated for release Nov. 9, and Wy makes a special guest appearance.Country Music Photo Gallery

Toby Keith Hosts WWE Raw

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Toby Keith gets Raw! Toby Keith will be a special guest host on the Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment’s show “Monday Night Raw” this fall. The show will air October 25th on the USA Network at 9pm Eastern. This is one of many television appearances for Toby as he promotes the October 5th release of his new album “Bullets in the Gun”.

Behind the Scenes with Sons of Sylvia

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Sons of Sylvia invite you to witness what went into the making of their new music video “Love Left to Lose” Sons of Sylvia are humbled by filming in the same studio as the 1968 Elvis Comeback Special, and talk lightly about their flavor of “bluegrass punk”. Stay tuned for their debut album “Revelation” coming soon, but until then, enjoy! You can catch Sons of Sylvia on tour this fall with Carrie Underwood.Country Music Photo Gallery

Ready Your Remote for TCN – The Country Network

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Former CMA exec takes the helm on a new all-country-music network. Tammy Genovese leaves the CMA to head up a new cable channel featuring all country music all the time. “This is an exciting opportunity for all of us to open another venue for our music reaching local, regional, national and international audiences,” TCN/Nashville President Tammy Genovese said of her new position. Genovese replaces Warren Hansen, who remains as chief operating officer reporting to her. She will direct operations at the network’s new principal office at 40 Music Square West, Nashville, 37212 opening next Monday. The Country Network is currently airing in HD on WIYC-DT Montgomery, Ala. and will begin national and international broadcasting during CMA Music Festival June 10. Programming will be country music videos and original programs about artists and fans. Videos from current and rising stars, as well as heritage artists, will be shown. Artists and Fans Network owns the network. TCH is looking to combine local and national broadcasting, mobile devices and the web into a “seamless music video experience,” according to Music Row’s web site.

Shania Twain:Reality Show Star

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New reality series called “Why Not?” will star country artist Shania Twain. According to sources, the series will “follow Shania as she begins her climb back to the top, a personal journey filled with risk, revelations and unexpected adventures.” The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) launches January 1st 2011 and will air the hour long series.Country Music Photo Gallery

GLEE Open Casting Calls!

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Love the Fox show Glee? You can be on it! The executive producers of the hit Fox series Glee will begin a nationwide casting search to fill three new roles that will be added to the show’s second season. Auditions will be open to professional and amateur individuals between the ages of 16-26. All hopefuls will be able to submit auditions online. Additional details to be announced soon. You can also sign up at http://bit.ly/9CXPQV to receive an email when details about the Glee casting call become available.Country Music Photo Gallery