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DIAMOND RIO CONCLUDES 2007 WITH A CHRISTMAS TOUR ALONG WITH APPEARANCES AT THE OPRY AND ON WSM WITH EDDIE STUBBS (Nashville, TN) One of Country music’s most beloved bands, Diamond Rio, is hitting the road on their first Christmas tour in support of their new holiday release, Diamond Rio Christmas: The Star Still Shines. In between dates, the group made appearances in Nashville ... READ MORE

AARON TIPPIN SPENDS THANKSGIVING WITH TROOPS IN IRAQ & KUWAIT (Nashville, TN) - Today super-patriot Aaron Tippin returned home after spending Thanksgiving with our troops serving in Kuwait and Iraq. "Every time we go over there they always tell me what a blessing it is for me to come and perform for them," says Tippin. "It's more of a blessing for me than they'll ever know' - READ MORE

TROY GENTRY’S MOTHER SUCCUMBS TO CANCER Nashville, TN – Troy Gentry of country duo MONTGOMERY GENTRY has lost his mother to a battle of cancer. Last week, Patricia Ann Gentry (65), went to be with her Heavenly Father, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in Little Rock, Arkansas. - READ MORE

OPRY INVITES CHARLIE DANIELS Charlie Daniels got the surprise of a lifetime when he was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry during his Christmas for Kids benefit show, Nov. 19, at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Charlie was hosting the show when Martina McBride walked out to the stage and delivered a Christmas card bearing the invitation. READ MORE

"THE 41st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Carrie Underwood Each Win Two on Country Music’s Biggest Night. Country Music’s newest stars and industry veterans stood shoulder to shoulder at “The 41st Annual CMA Awards,” as “Country Music’s Biggest Night™” honored a variety of its biggest artists. - READ MORE

CROOK AND CHASE RETURN TO TV Two of radio and television's most recognizable personalities will be back on the air together when the brand new Crook and Chase Show premieres on RFD-TV January 17, 2008. At the helm of the talk/variety show are broadcast personalities Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase, who this year are celebrating 25 years in the business, making them the longest running broadcast team currently on the air. - READ MORE

PORTER WAGONER LAID TO REST At the Grand Ole Opry House, some of the many people Porter Wagoner inspired during his lifetime tried to find a way to say goodbye to the man who was always saying hello, The Tennessean reports. The service included music by Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs and the Whites, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless and the Oak Ridge Boys' Duane Allen, who performed with former members of Porter's band, the Wagonmasters. READ MORE

TANYA TUCKER EVACUATED Soon after daughter Presley was evacuated, fire helicopters began dowsing the residence with water to help the fire from spreading. “All my stage clothing, boots, belts, and wardrobe is in that house. I have so much memorabilia since I just moved from Nashville to Malibu,” adds Tucker. - READ MORE

DOLLY PARTON HAS A FAN CLUB! For the first time in several years, fans have a place to share their love for the country music superstar. The fan club, "Dollyites", and street team, "Big Wigs", was launched this week. Fans are able to request meet and greets (when available) and have special access to never before seen photos and videos and much more! - READ MORE

DIERKS BENTLEY raises over $100,000 for VANDERBILT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL READ \| PHOTOS \| VIDEO

DOLLY PARTON helps CELEBRATE THE SONGWRITER - READ \| EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS \| VIDEO
RASCAL FLATTS on top - READ
TAYLOR SWIFT'S new music and video! - READ
GRAND OLE OPRY plans care package - READ
Stars help restore GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE - READ
TRICK PONY'S AUBREY COLLINS departs the band - READ
DIERKS BENTLEY raises over $100,000 for VANDERBILT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL READ \| PHOTOS \| VIDEO
EAGLES TO PERFORM AT "THE 41st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7 ON ABC \| First-Ever Awards Show Performance by the Eagles - READ
MORE PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR "THE 41st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, Josh Turner and Carrie Underwood To Perform During "Country Music's Biggest Night" - READ
DOLLY PARTON helps CELEBRATE THE SONGWRITER - READ \| PHOTOS \| VIDEO
BRAD PAISLEY and GEORGE STRAIT LEAD FINALISTS WITH FIVE NOMINATIONS EACH FOR "THE 41ST ANNUAL CMA AWARDS," COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT - READ
A little rain doesn't stop JOE NICHOLS - READ
SUGARLAND and SARA EVANS to announce final nominees for the 2007 CMA AWARD'S on ABC'S GOOD MORNING AMERICA - READ
DOLLY PARTON launching DOLLY RECORDS - READ
KEITH ANDERSON back in the studio - EXCLUSIVE! - READ / PHOTOS
DOLLY PARTON, HARLAN HOWARD, WAYLON JENNINGS, JACK LAMEIER, BUCK OWEN & DON WILLIAMS honored with special awards from the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC - READ / PHOTOS
MARTINA MCBRIDE hosts successful Celebrity Auction for YWCA - READ
TY HERNDON: That's the night the lights went out in ARKANSAS! - READ
CMA FESTIVAL BREAKS RECORDS! - READ
Countdown to 2007 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL - READ
BEE GEES named icons at BMI POP AWARDS 2007 - READ
JORDIN SPARKS - American Idol 2007 Winner / Flashback Photos - CLICK
NASHVILLE ARENA becomes SOMMET CENTER- READ
CARRIE UNDERWOOD tops “2007 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” - READ / PHOTOS
CMT MUSIC AWARDS - APRIL 16 - "BOCEPHUS," added to CMT MUSIC AWARDS - READ
BROOKS & DUNN, KELLIE PICKLER, JO DEE MESSINA AND TAYLOR SWIFT join performance lineup for 2007 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL - READ
KEITH URBAN helps dedicate W.O. SMITH NASHVILLE MUSIC SCHOOL - READ
TONY BROWN RECEIVES HONORARY VISITING PROEFESSOR AT MTSU
MISS TENNESSEE CROWNED NEW MISS USA
REBA MCENTIRE TO HOST ACM AWARDS
BUCK JONES, UP AND COMING COUNTRY SINGER KILLED
NASHVILLE ARENA REPLACES GEC NAME
PHIL VASSAR CHANGES LABEL
RENEE GRANT-WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES DATE FOR 9TH ANNUAL VOCAL MASTER CLASS
TIM MCGRAW ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA MARCH 14
42ND ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES
ANGELA HACKER TAKES NASHVILLE STAR TITLE
FAITH HILL'S MOTHER PASSES AWAY
CMT MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
"THE 41st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS": first timers, veterans share honors - READ