The ACM Winners are…

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The 2008 ACM Awards are done and we’ve got your winners right here! Winners of the 2008 Academy of Country Music awards got to party it up Vegas style as they celebrated another year of milestones and fan appreciation. Reba McEntire hosted the festivities and as always, the winners were gracious, and excited. “A singer is nothing without inspiration. I thank my wonderful wife, Kim, who is not here tonight. I probably ought to thank my son for the first time for inspiration. I am so honored to carry the torch another year, and thank God for all the blessings in my life.”-Brad Paisley “There are so many people who deserve to be thanked for this, but I am going to thank one. And that’s a person that used to love to go to lunch with her friends and cook dinner for her family and sleep in her bed every night. She gave that all away and left that all behind to go on the road with her 16-year-old daughter. … And then she was sleeping in rental cars and in airplanes and rental cars with her mouth wide open because she was so tired. And so Mom, thank you so much! I love you! This is for you!” – Taylor Swift “It means so much to me that you guys really relate to this song and that you accept it. Thank you so much to my partner Kristian Bush and to Gail Gelman [manager] for believing in this song before anybody did. Thank you to Luke Lewis and your whole staff at Mercury to have big ones enough, that when we came to you and said, ‘Hey, let’s put a song without drums on the radio,’ you said, ‘Sure!’” Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland Album of the Year: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Miranda Lambert Entertainer of the year: Kenny Chesney Single of the Year: “Stay,” Sugarland Song of the Year: “Stay,” Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles, composer) Top Female Vocalist: Carrie Underwood Top Male Vocalist: Brad Paisley Top New Duo or Vocal Group: Lady Antebellum Top New Male Vocalist: Jack Ingram Top new New Female Vocalist: Taylor Swift Top Vocal Duo: Brooks & Dunn Top Vocal Group: Rascal Flatts Video of the Year: “Online,” Brad Paisley (Jason Alexander, director) Vocal Event of the Year: “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” Tracy Lawrence with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney For a full recap of all the winners presented on and offstage, visit the ACM’s official website.Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley is On the Road Again

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Brad Paisley talks about winning awards and hittin the road for “The Paisley Party” “Personally, I like winning awards — they’re extremely valuable over the course of one’s career,” Paisley tells Copley News Service interview. He added,”…Nor do I have time to dust or polish the statuettes, so my parents take care and display most of them at their house. Somehow they keep track of it all.” Brad Paisley is a four-time Academy of Country Music nominee this year, including Entertainer of the Year, Top Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for 5th Gear, and Video of the Year for “Online”. After the May 18 show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paisley will spend some time at his home in Tennessee before heading back out on the road. The Paisley Party, which fires up in Albuquerque, NM June 11, is a six-month national tour, and a part of the music biz that Paisley loves. “True, it can separate you for a little too long from family and friends, but I really love it on the road,” he said. I’m sure it doesn’t hurt that his tour bus, nicknamed Air Force One, reportedly comes with every amenity, including a full-size kitchen and satellite television. Keep your eyes on the Brad Paisley Tour Schedule for dates and ticket information!Country Music Photo Gallery

Dwight Yoakam Breaks Records

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Jay Leno appears to be a big Dwight Yoakam fan as he welcomes Yoakam back for a record-breaking 24th visit to the show this friday! Dwight Yoakam will set a new record for the most appearances by any artist on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” this Friday May 16th. Dwight is appearing on the show this time to perform 2 songs and promote his latest album, “Dwight Sings Buck” a tribute to his gone but certainly not forgotten mentor, the legendary Buck Owens.Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesneys Tour Keeps Truckin On

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Despite foot injury, the show will go on for Kenny Chesney! The Kenny Chesney 2008 tour pushes forward as Kenny announces that he will not be altering his Poets and Pirates 2008 tour schedule after visiting with doctors to look over his injured foot and ankle. Saturday night Chesney’s boot became lodged between a hydraulic lift and the stage for nearly 40 seconds as the lift motor kept trying to push the platform up during the opening of his concert in Columbia, S.C. Chesney somehow completed the near 2-hour concert that night, but in visibly severe pain considerable pain and received two shots of morphine after leaving the stage. Initial reports indicated he crushed bones in his foot, however Chesney later consulted with the Tennessee Titans’ sports medicine and orthopedic specialist after returning to Nashville on his tour bus early Sunday morning. The diagnosis is that Chesney sustained a hematoma from the ankle down — with most of the damage in his toes. Chesney emphasized to his doctor that he wanted to avoid canceling any concerts. His doctor provided clearance for Kenny Chesney to pick up his tour at the next show date this Thursday in Austin, Texas. “He told me it’s going to hurt — though nothing could hurt worse than Saturday, I don’t think — and they can give me something to deaden the pain when I get out there,” Chesney said. “I also have to have a doctor standing by should something give, but I’m going to tape it up, and I’m going to get out there.” For Kenny Chesney tour dates, artist biographies and event details, please visit our partner site Country Music On TourCountry Music Photo Gallery

Joe Nichols Takes To The Friendly Skies

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Joe Nichols kissed the sky Thursday on a refueling mission with the 162nd Fighter Wing of the Arizona Air National Guard as he helped launch the 15th annual Country Thunder music festival in Florence, AZ. The flight took up much of his day. He reported at 8:30 a.m. to be fitted for gear, including a flight suit, helmet, oxygen mask and G-suit. He then took simulator training to prepare for his trip, eventually spending an hour in the air. Joe appeared that same evening on the opening-day bill at Country Thunder, which also featured Neal McCoy. Among the other acts who played the four-day festival this weekend were Sugarland, Dierks Bentley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bucky Covington, Kellie Pickler, John Fogerty and Heartland.Country Music Photo Gallery

Heidi Newfield of Trick Pony Fame Releases New Single

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Former Trick Pony front-girl, Heidi Newfield offers up her unique vocals in a debut single as a solo artist. Heidi Newfield is probably best known for the knock-down, drag-out voice behind the 90’s Trick Pony hit “Pour Me” so her new solo single, “Johnny & June” is quite the surprise as she sings about wanting a love like Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash had. It’s whistfull and captures something very personal for both her and country music fans everywhere. For a taste and a bit more about the song, take a look at the interview below. [youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=IgvgYJoADbg] Country Music Photo Gallery

Josh Gracin Goes Gospel for Billy Graham Movie

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Josh Gracin gets the revival spirit as he shoots for the upcoming Billy Graham biography “Billy: The Early Years” Country crooner Josh Gracin takes a break from his own hits to play the part of George Beverly Shea in “Billy: The Early Years“, a biographical film about the younger years of spiritual evangelist Billy Graham. George Beverly Shea was a grammy-winning singer who frequented Graham’s famed revivals. The film is shooting in Tennessee through mid-may. “He was a force to be reckoned with in gospel music, and still is,” Josh told The Tennessean. “When they said they wanted me to do this part, and I found out it was only one or two lines, I said, ‘Hey, I’ll do it.’” For more on Josh Gracin, including artist bios and the Josh Gracin 2008 concert tour  visit out sister site, Country Music On Tour Country Music Photo Gallery

Happy Birthday Loretta Lynn

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Country music’s favorite mamma, Miss Loretta Lynn celebrates her 73rd birthday The Coal Miner’s Daughter, and my personal inspiration, celebrates her 73rd birthday today. And in this recent video from “Opry Live” on CMT, Loretta proves that at 73 she can still outsing all the kids found in pop country these days. My birthday wish for her… that she has good cake, good friends, and good wine. [youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=-EaUiSJw0ig] Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney – Clothing Designer?

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Kenny Chesney’s got the girl’s swooning with his tight-fittin’ jeans! He may sing “No shoes, No shirt, No problem” but for Kenny Chesney, jeans are a requirement. Rumor has it Kenny Chesney is looking into producing his own line of denim jeans. He has been reported to visit Sight Denim Systems in Henderson, KY who specializes in creating stone-washed and stressed denim. So far all that has been confirmed is that a “concept” line has been created and the project is still in its’ infancy. In case you somehow didn’t already now, Kenny Chesney is currently on his Poets and Pirates concert tour. For Kenny Chesney 2008 concert tour dates, artist biographies and event details, please visit our partner site Country Music On TourCountry Music Photo Gallery

Montgomery Gentry News

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Montgomery Gentry in the news! The Montgomery Gentry boys are celebrating their fastest rising single to date! “Back When I Knew It All” from their new album to be released in June, has already hit the Top 20 on the charts and is flying towards #1! Montgomery Gentry is also giving away a chance to win floor tickets to the CMT Music Video Awards to a member of their underground fan club. Click here to enter the drawing!! College football will see the ultimate hype this spring as Montgomery Gentry and Taylor Swift to perform as part of the inaugural Gridiron Bash on April 18. In the spirit of college sports, organizers have added an element of competition to Gridiron Bash, which gives students and fans the opportunity to win funds for their school. Combining attendance with the number of text/call-in votes from fans, a winning school will be awarded$1 million for its general scholarship fund. Second and third place will receive $500,000 and $250,000, respectively. LEARN MORE Country Music Photo Gallery