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Swift In Denim Deal
May 15, 2008 - Country | Branding
Country sensation Taylor Swift is partnering with Jones Apparel Group. The 18-year-old singer-songwriter will be the face of the L.e.i. back-to-school print, mobile and online advertising campaign, which will be called "This is L.e.i. Country." » Full Story
Shania Twain, 'Mutt' Lange To Split
May 15, 2008 - Country
Superstar Shania Twain and mega-producer husband Robert 'Mutt Lange, are separating after 14 years of marriage. » Full Story
Diamond Dominates Billboard 200 With First No. 1
May 14, 2008 - Retail
In another busy week in the top tier of The Billboard 200, Neil Diamond's "Home Before Dark" zooms in at No. 1, becoming his first chart-topping album. » Full Story
Adkins Lined Up For Turner's 'Black Gold'
May 14, 2008 - Country
Trace Adkins will compose and perform the theme song to TruTV's "Black Gold," a reality series that focuses on the lives of workers on a Texas oil rig. The announcement was made Wednesday morning when Turner revealed its fall programming for advertisers. » Full Story
ACMs To Honor Dick Clark, Songwriters Anderson And Rose
May 12, 2008 - Country
Television icon Dick Clark and songwriters Bill Anderson and Fred Rose are among those that will honored with special Academy of Country Music awards later this month. » Full Story
Strait, Chesney To Duet At ACM Awards
May 08, 2008 - Country
George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler and LeAnn Rimes will perform during the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. » Full Story
'Tonight Show' Announces Concert Series Lineup
May 08, 2008 - Rock and Pop
Dwight Yoakam, Usher, Sheryl Crow and Al Green will play the Mercedes-Benz Summer Concert series, the annual outdoor concert series that airs on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on NBC. » Full Story
Country Star Arnold Dies
May 08, 2008 - Country
Country Music Hall of Famer Eddy Arnold died this morning at an assisted living center near Nashville. » Full Story
Brooks To Be Honored By ACM
May 07, 2008 - Country
Garth Brooks will be presented with Academy of Country Music Crystal Milestone Award during the 43rd Annual ACM Awards on May 18. » Full Story
Country Singer Jerry Wallace Dies
May 07, 2008 - Country
Smooth voiced pop-turned-country singer/guitarist/actor Jerry Wallace died May 5 at his home in Corona, Ca. of congestive heart failure. He was 79. » Full Story
Madonna Leads Busy Billboard 200
May 07, 2008 - Retail
It's a busy week at the top of the The Billboard 200, with Madonna's "Hard Candy" leading the action at No. 1. » Full Story
Bentley Real Man Of Genius
May 06, 2008 - Country
Country star Dierks Bentley is the newest addition to Anheuser Busch's award winning 'Real Men of Genius' advertising campaign. The spot will begin airing nationally this month. » Full Story
CMT's 'Gone Country 2' Reveals Cast
May 06, 2008 - Country
Sebastian Bach, Irene Cara, Mikalah Gordon, Jermaine Jackson, Chris Kirkpatrick, Lorenzo Lamas and Sean Young will vie for the top prize on CMT's "Gone Country 2." » Full Story
Wind-up, Porter-Gentry Team For Durrance Push
May 05, 2008 - Country
Wind-up Records has teamed up with Nashville-based development company Porter-Gentry Productions to help promote and market new Wind-up country act Eric Durrance. » Full Story
GAC Launches 'Star' Talent Search
May 02, 2008 - Country
Video channel GAC is getting into the reality show business with "The Next GAC Star," a nationwide talent search. The network is partnering with artist development company Music Nation. » Full Story
ACM Entertainer Voting Heads To The Web
May 01, 2008 - Country
Voting for the Academy of Country Music entertainer of the year award starts today (May 1) at voteacm.com. » Full Story
Jewel, Brad Paisley To Tour Together
April 30, 2008 - Touring | Country
Jewel and Brad Paisley are teaming up for a concert tour this summer, set to kick off June 11 in Albuquerque, N.M., as the former continues her transition into the country music market. » Full Story
Little Big Town, Morgan Join Montgomery Gentry For ACM Ride
April 30, 2008 - Country
Little Big Town, Craig Morgan, James Otto and Lady Antebellum are among the 25 country artists that will join hosts Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry for the Academy of Country Music's 5th Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride » Full Story
McGraw Fragrance To Debut This Summer
April 29, 2008 - Branding | Country
Country superstar Tim McGraw is now in the company of Celine Dion, Kylie Minogue and Shania Twain. Coty Beauty has announced the launch of McGraw's first fragrance, "McGraw by Tim McGraw," which will debut in stores this August. » Full Story
Clark Rises At Nashville Business Management Firm
April 28, 2008 - Country
Roger "Duane" Clark has become a VP and owner/shareholder of financial and business management firm Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy. » Full Story
TobyMac Among Top Honorees At GMA Music Awards
April 24, 2008 - Christian
tobyMac, Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, Chris Tomlin, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Israel & New Breed and the David Crowder band were among the top honorees at the 39th annual GMA Music Awards last night at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. » Full Story
Underwood's Opry Induction To Be Televised
April 24, 2008 - Country
Carrie Underwood's induction into the Grand Ole Opry will be televised live by Great American Country on May 10. » Full Story
Mariah Debuts At No. 1 After Monster First Week
April 23, 2008 - Retail
Mariah Carey earns her sixth No. 1 on The Billboard 200 as her "E=MC2" bows on top. » Full Story
Tim McGraw, Fritos Align For Chips Campaign
April 23, 2008 - Touring
Not only will Fritos be the "official snack" of Tim McGraw's upcoming Live Your Voice trek, but the food company will also give the country artist his own chips flavor: the limited edition Tim McGraw Spicy Jalapeño Fritos. » Full Story
Jewel, Steele Added To 'Nashville Star'
April 23, 2008 - Global
Hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and singer/songwriter Jewel will join John Rich as judges on NBC's "Nashville Star" when the talent show debuts June 9. Jewel co-hosted the show last year with Cowboy Troy. » Full Story
 


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