Bill Engvall is “Aged and Confused”

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Bill Engvall is back October 6th with the release of “Aged and Confused”, his new live comedy CD. Bill Engvall, best known for his “Here’s Your Sign” bit and Blue Collar TV is back just in time for fall with the release of “Aged and Confused”. The live comedy CD will be available online and in stores October 6th. You can pre-order the album ahead of time here on Amazon.com Aged And Confused CD Tracks 1: Aged And Confused (7:06) 2: School Bus Kid (6:56) 3: Clubbing At 50 (6:43) 4: Game Night (2:49) 5: Bad Turbulence (4:35) 6: Shark Frenzy (3:11) 7: Zip Line (4:37) 8: Birthday Suit (5:40) 9: Pick My Nose (6:05) 10: Poopin’ Juice (5:24) 11: Colonoscopy (7:08)Country Music Photo Gallery

Will Rascal Flatts Team Up With The Carter Twins?

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The Carter Twins reveal the possibility of working with Rascal Flatts on the Flatts next album Carter Twin Zach shared a little secret with fans Saturday night — the brothers’ song “That’s a Good Thing” is being considered by Rascal Flatts for the country mega group’s next CD. “It would be really cool to be 19 years old and have a song we wrote recorded by Rascal Flatts,” Zach told the audience. For more on The Carter Twins soundcheck and performance, visit LoveMyCountryMusic.com Fan Review provided by Vicky Dobbin of LoveMyCountryMusic.com In OTHER Carter Twins news, The duo has announced that they have split from label CMT Music. CMT Music’s Jay Frank told Country Aircheck that the split was “amicable” and that the network will still be supportive of the duo.Country Music Photo Gallery

Craig Wiseman to Spearhead Music Row Rally

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Songwriter Craig Wiseman presents the first-ever Music Row Rally to benefit food assistance needs in Nashville. As we approach the 5-year anniversary of the annual Stars for Second Harvest benefit, songwriter Craig Wiseman is asking Nashville to take notice and help out those in need around them. The demand for emergency food assistance is up %35 and supplies are running short. Simply donating nonperishable food items or making a monetary gift goes a long way. $1 provides 4 meals. On Friday September 25th (That’s THIS FRIDAY!!!!) Craig and the Big Loud Shirt gang, the Second Harvest staff, and a few special surprise guests will be stationed at the Row roundabout and the 17th St./Wedgewood intersection, during rush hours 4:00pm until 6:00pm collecting monetary and canned food donations from all of the cars driving by. Big donations will be rewarded with prizes such as tickets to the show, t-shirts or a sweaty kiss from Craig! “We are very excited about adding Music Row Rally to our Stars For Second Harvest event,” exclaims Craig. “It allows us to get all of our music row friends involved and gives artists a chance to help out such a worthy cause, raising awareness for Second Harvest in a time when it is needed the most. ‘The Words Written In Red’ tell us compassion for the hungry is one of the most basic acts of love there is and there is so much love in this town,” continues Craig. “I know this will be great!” Wiseman will also be the 5th annual Stars For Second Harvest benefit the following week on September 29, 2009 at 7:30pm at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. This concert features an unplugged acoustic style performance by some of Country Music’s brightest stars; Rodney Atkins, Phil Vassar and Heidi Newfield, to name a few. Thanks to presenting sponsor O’Charley’s, all of the proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in their efforts to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in the Nashville community. Event tickets are on-sale now for $50 at secondharvestmidtn.org and $35 at ticketmaster.com.Country Music Photo Gallery

Love And Theft – World Wide Open Review

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Love and Theft’s debut album “World Wide Open” may not live up to the single, but definitely shows potential. “Runaway” is one of my favorite songs of Summer 2009 and I was so looking forward to Love and Theft‘s full CD “World Wide Open“. Don’t you just hate it when you buy a CD based on one song and then discover that rest sound nothing at all like the single? Sigh. I had such high hopes. But when I got over that initial let down and gave the CD a few more listens, I started to like (but not love) it for what it is: an amusing mix of boy band music with not quite enough country flair for my tastes. Read more… Fan Review provided by Vicky Dobbin of LoveMyCountryMusic.comCountry Music Photo Gallery

Bucky Covington Brings it on Home

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Bucky Covington will perform a FREE concert September 26th in Rockingham, NC to support local charitable programs. Bucky Covington will be returning to his hometown of Rockingham North Carolina in just a few short weeks to host a free live concert for local fans.  Fans are urged to bring canned goods or other non-perishable foods to donate in support of the local Backpack Pals program, as well as the Our Daily Bread Christian Food Ministry. These programs provide nutritional meals and snacks to children on the weekends who otherwise rely on school cafeteria meals during the week. “One of the best places to play is at home. We’ve had the incredible privilege of playing shows in Europe, Alaska and all across the states, but there’s nothing like going home and performing. Every time you look out at the crowd, you see people you know. And to be able to help out Backpack Pals which is such a great organization and worthy cause, tops off this homecoming.” and “When I was on American Idol the whole town pulled together – all of the business, churches – everyone. They all went above and beyond to help out and show me their support,” remembers Bucky. “Now it’s my time to give back.” Country Music Photo Gallery

Country Stars Favorite Country Classics?

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Country Artist Share Their Favorite Country Classic Songs on opry.com< In celebration of the fall return of Opry Country Classics, opry.com asked a few country artists to share with us their personal favorites—no matter how they define “classic.” Ever wondered which song your favorite artist considers their favorite country classic? Pam Tillis, Josh Turner, George Jones, and even Ashton Shepherd weigh in with their personal picks! Check out the opry.com’s What Makes a Classic Country Song? cover story and see.Country Music Photo Gallery

A Paisley Room in the Target House

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Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams Paisley help to create a second home for those staying in the Target House Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly have designed a new room at Target House, a long-term housing facility in Memphis for families of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital patients. The room was designed to reflect Brad’s style as an artist and musician, with classic country style, and it also mirrors the Paisley’s cabin home. The room includes such features as a Fender guitar chandelier, horse-saddle stools, and a vintage Ms. Pac-Man game table. For more information on TARGET HOUSE, click here.Country Music Photo Gallery

Taylor Swift – Best Dressed

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Taylor Swift’s got style and everybody knows it! Taylor Swift was voted one of the  “10 Best Dressed Women” of 2009 by People Magazine. Shocking right? The perpetual princess  is listed with the “Best Sparkle” alongside First Lady Michelle Obama as having the “Best Accessible Glamour”, while stars like Cameron Diaz got “Best Jeans” and Reese Witherspoon was voted “Best Short Dresses”. On the worst dressed list you’ll find Paula Abdul and Jessica Simpson. Find out more at  MTV.comCountry Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney Is Taking it Slow in 2010

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Kenny Chesney has announced that he will NOT be planning a 2010 summer tour. Kenny Chesney sat down with Entertainment Weekly to discuss his decision to take touring out of his 2010 schedule: “I’m not quitting,” he told the magazine. “It’s just a short pause. It would be easy to keep doing it, because it’s fun and the fans are unbelievable. … Then you realize that at some point you’re missing a part of your life. … I need to recharge creatively and get off the clock of having to be somewhere … and having to keep juggling all these things. And people needing answers. I just felt like this year it finally hit me that I need to get reconnected with my family.” This is a surprising move for one of the top-grossing acts in country music, although not completely unheard of. Kenny Chesney’s last 2009 tour date will be September 19th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Chesney stated he will have some performances in 2010, most likely acoustic performances, just not the big shows. “Something to feed my soul,” he said. “I’ve given a big part of my soul for this for so long, and nothing has really been filling that up. It seems like in the last couple of years, I’ve been on an empty tank. And that’s gotta change.” Country Music Photo Gallery

Martina McBride Tapped for VH1 Divas Special

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Martina McBride to sing duet with Jordin Sparks on Thursday’s VH1 Divas special. Martina McBride is set to take the stage with American Idol Jordin Sparks this Thursday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for a duet as part of this year’s VH1 “Divas” special. Other performers include Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Adelle, Kelly Clarkson, and Leona Lewis. The show is set to air at 8pm central. Now here’s where I have an issue… Back when VH1 first started the Diva’s concert series, they included female artists who were phenomenally talented, musical groundbreakers, and unarguably the BEST in their genres. They called for acts such as Whitney Houston, Faith Hill, Cher, Tina Turner, Gloria Estefan, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow, Carole Kingand hell, even Elton John. So how is it that Martina McBride, possibly one of the most amazing country singers of the last 20-30 years, gets stuck of there with Miley ‘Disney Party Princess’ Cyrus and a bunch of American Idols who’ve barely learned what “stage left” means? Sure the other performers may have talent. Sure they may sell records to a bunch of pubescent kids. Sure they may even help the special earn higher ratings from the younger viewers. And this all goes to benefit the Save The Music Foundation, which I am in full support of. But at the end of the day, I would hardly call these kids Diva’s or try to put their level of talent, experience, and stature on a level playing field with Martina McBride!Country Music Photo Gallery