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7/2/2009 Paisley Explains Lack of Lyrics in American Liner Notes Brad Paisley reveals he left the lyrics for new album American Saturday Night out of the liner notes intentionally because he wanted fans to "be surprised by things." Explains Brad, "I really wanted you guys to hear the songs first." The singer then promises to release the full lyrics soon. Meanwhile, Brad and Darius Rucker are among the headliners for the 90th annual Delaware State Fair, taking place June 23 to Aug. 1 in Harrington. Read Full Story...
7/2/2009 Terri Bringing New Album in September Terri Clark plans to release her new album, Takes the Long Way Home, in September. She recorded the 11-song collection in Nashville following her departure from her former label Sony/BMG Nashville and her mother Linda's death from cancer. "To her, life was everything," says Terri. "It was about personal integrity, her family, the things she loved about living . . . and I realized I couldn't make my music for any less. My fans deserved that from me." Read Full Story...
7/2/2009 Taylor Releases Cover, Graces Cover of Glamour Taylor Swift has recorded a cover of rocker Tom Petty's hit "American Girl,".  Elsewhere, the "Love Story" songstress graces the cover of Glamour's August issue, admitting inside that a world tour is among the items on her to-do list. "And at some point, I'd like to move out of my parents' house!" she adds. Read Full Story...
7/2/2009 Dolly's New "Best of" Becomes U.K. Best-Seller Dolly Parton's latest compilation, The Very Best of Dolly Parton, has reached platinum status in the United Kingdom, selling more than 300,000 units. Next up for the veteran singer will be Dolly Live in London, a concert DVD based on her 2008 U.K. tour that's due to arrive in November. In other news, Dolly has put together a video tribute to the late Michael Jackson; click here to watch the heartfelt clip. Read Full Story...
7/2/2009 Star's Young Preps Sophomore Set Nashville Star winner Chris Young's second album, The Man I Want To Be, is scheduled for a Sept. 1 release. The collection's first single is "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)." Two covers that made the album are Waylon Jennings' 1987 "Rose in Paradise" featuring Willie Nelson and Tony Joe White's "Rainy Night in Georgia." Read Full Story...
7/1/2009 Dierks' "Sideways" Goes Straight Up Chart Dierks Bentley notches his seventh No. 1 career single with "Sideways" as it tops Billboard's country singles chart this week. "We've been kicking our show off with 'Sideways' and it gets the party started quickly!" says Dierks about the fan reaction to the song. "Thanks to all the fans that have fun, get wild and a little 'sideways' during our show." Read Full Story...
7/1/2009 Alan Jackson's Sweetbriar Estate for Sale Alan Jackson has put Sweetbriar, his 135-acre estate situated on the Harpeth River in Franklin, Tenn., on the market for a cool $ 38 million. Click here to take a virtual tour of the sprawling property and its 19,000 square foot mansion, which he recently compared with Disney World. Meanwhile, Alan has recorded a special version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" to be played during Saturday's Independence Day celebrations in his hometown of Newnan, Ga. Read Full Story...
7/1/2009 Turner, Wife Announce Birth of 2nd Son Josh Turner's wife, Jennifer, gave birth to the couple's second son, Colby Lynch Turner, on Friday. "[Two-year-old] Hampton loves being a big brother and we're just one big happy family," the proud papa says. Colby arrived just after his dad finished recording his latest album. "We finished the album last Thursday at 6 p.m." Josh reveals. "After I got home, Jennifer went into labor and we were at the hospital by 10:30 p.m. that night. Now that's what I call perfect timing." Read Full Story...
7/1/2009 Lost Trailers Guitarist, Wife Welcome Baby Boy Lost Trailers axeman Stokes Nielson became a father for the second time on June 22 when his wife, Maria, gave birth to a son in Nashville. The new addition, whose name has not yet been released, weighed in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces. He joins 2-year-old big sister Averly. Stokes and the Trailers are currently traveling across the United States on their Lean, Clean & Local tour, which will wrap up Oct. 22 in Atlanta. Read Full Story...
7/1/2009 Shedaisy Singer Marries Boyfriend Shedaisy singer Kassidy Osborn has wed boyfriend Derek Williamson in a private ceremony at the LDS Temple in San Diego. "For being one of the most important days of my life, it couldn't have been more perfect and beautiful," she says. Kassidy and sisters Kristin and Kelsi are also prepping their fifth album. Read Full Story...
6/29/2009 Kelley Becomes First Lady A Member To Marry Lady Antebellum singer Charles Kelley recently exchanged vows with longtime girlfriend Cassie McConnell, a Nashville-based music publicist. The marriage was a "legal formality," as a larger ceremony will take place sometime in the next few weeks. Charles and his Lady A bandmates might let it loose a bit when that day comes, as they keep things conservative when on the road. "There are no keg stands and beer bongs [for us]," confirms Hillary Scott. Read Full Story...
6/29/2009 Songwriting Can Happen Anywhere, Says Miranda Miranda Lambert reveals that there's no one set place at which she prefers to compose songs. "I do write some on the road on my bus . . . but I [also] love writing when I'm home on the farm. I tend to be most inspired there and I love the relaxing and peaceful nature of being there," she says. Meanwhile, click here to watch Miranda as she attempts to incorporate a little saxophone into her live show. Read Full Story...
6/29/2009 Lonestar's McDonald Tips His Cap to NASCAR One of the songs on the due-this-summer solo album from former Lonestar lead singer Richie McDonald is called "Race Day," an homage to the NASCAR lifestyle that features a guest appearance from racing legend Darrell Waltrip. The tune currently is being used on Speed Channel before its coverage of stock car events, and might just make its way to Fox if Darrell, now a TV analyst, has any say in the matter. Read Full Story...
6/29/2009 Craig Zings Blake at Latter's Fan Party The playful rivalry between good friends Craig Morgan and Blake Shelton showed up once again on June 10, at Blake's fan club party in Nashville. Craig was on hand at the event, and at one point, took over the microphone to read a poem that poked fun at Blake's sexuality, the titles of some of his songs and the fact that his girlfriend (Miranda Lambert) has outperformed him at times at the cash register. Read Full Story...
6/29/2009 Country Sounds Off on Michael Jackson's Death Michael Jackson's untimely death on Thursday reverberated all across the world of music, including the Nashville scene. "He was the most memorable and impactful entertainer on me as a child," says Luke Bryan. "My parents had Elvis [Presley] to watch and adore. I had Michael Jackson." Adds Joe Nichols: "Thriller was the first album I ever bought with my own money. Michael Jackson was truly a pioneer." Miranda Lambert, meanwhile, called Michael "larger than life." Read Full Story...

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