If You’re Going Through Hell…
March 4, 2009 by Heather
I’ve got several friends going through some pretty tough things right now (and I know they’re not the only ones!). Rodney Atkins’ “If You’re Going Through Hell” just came on the radio so I dug it up on Youtube — I think it’s pretty appropriate!
March Country Music Album Releases
March 3, 2009 by Heather
There are a ton of album releases hitting the shelves this month, including a few that I’m really looking forward to (Martina and Keith!). Read more
Happy Father’s Day from Country Music Stop
June 15, 2008 by Heather
Happy Father’s Day from Country Music Stop! What are your plans for the day?
Taylor Swift, Julianne Hough, Kellie Pickler to Host CMA Music Fest
June 10, 2008 by Heather
Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, and Julianne Hough will all be hosting the CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock on Monday, September 8 on ABC.
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Filming Thursday through Sunday during the annual CMA Music Festival, the special features country acts during a four-day party and music celebration in Nashville.
Some of the artists slated to appear include Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood, Dwight Yoakam and surprise appearances by other country stars.
ACM Awards: Rodney Atkins
May 19, 2008 by Heather
Rodney Atkins performed a medley of a few of his hit songs, but it just didn’t sound right tonight.
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MORE PICTURES after the cut!
Kenny Chesney and George Strait to Perform at ACMs
May 8, 2008 by Heather
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And not only will Kenny and George be performing at the ACMs but they’ll be singing a duet together on TV for the first time ever!
They’ll be performing their single “Shiftwork” live, which they haven’t done anywhere else yet.
Several other artists will be making special appearances as well, and include Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Jewel, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black and Keith Urban, as well as illusionist Criss Angel.
The ACM Awards will air Sunday, May 18th at 8pm EDT on CBS, and will be hosted for the tenth time by Reba McEntire.
ACM Nominations Announced
March 4, 2008 by Heather
The Academy of Country Music has announced their nominations for this year’s awards show, which airs May 18 on CBS.
Kenny Chesney swept with 11 nominations, followed by Rodney Atkins with six nominations, and Brad Paisley, Big & Rich and Sugarland with four each:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- Rascal Flatts
- George Strait
- Keith Urban
TOP MALE VOCALIST
- Rodney Atkins
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- George Strait
- Keith Urban
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST
- Miranda Lambert
- Martina McBride
- LeAnn Rimes
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood