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NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Hard Times for Randy Travis

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:00 EST2012-02-09T16:23:00-05:00

It's nice that corporate America has now completely absorbed the essence of country music and is trying to assimilate it and bring it down to roughly the level of the so-called music competition shows on network TV.

Taylor Swift's "Safe & Sound" Video Debuts Monday

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:21:00 EST2012-02-09T12:21:00-05:00

Taylor Swift and Viacom Music Group have partnered for the premiere of her new video, "Safe & Sound," on Monday night (Feb. 13).

Writers of Jason Aldean Hit Honored by BMI, ASCAP

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:34:00 EST2012-02-08T16:34:00-05:00

"This is one of the greatest titles I've heard in a long time," declared BMI's Clay Bradley as he called the party to order to celebrate the three writers of Jason Aldean's latest hit, "Tattoos on This Town."

Johnny Cash's Rare Gospel Recordings Due April 3

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:15:00 EST2012-02-08T10:15:00-05:00

Johnny Cash's rare and out-of-print gospel and spiritual recordings from the 1970s and 1980s will be reissued on April 3 by Columbia/Legacy.

David Nail Savors Sweet Smell of Success With "Let It Rain"

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:42:00 EST2012-02-07T14:42:00-05:00

A profoundly grateful David Nail celebrated his first No. 1 as a singer and songwriter Monday (Feb. 6) at the ASCAP headquarters in Nashville.

Jana Kramer Relocates From One Tree Hill for Nashville

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:52:00 EST2012-02-06T16:52:00-05:00

Portraying Alex Dupre on the hit TV series, One Tree Hill, Jana Kramer introduced herself to America as a beautiful model with a questionable moral compass.

Dailey & Vincent Are Top Winners at SPBGMA Awards

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:20:00 EST2012-02-06T14:20:00-05:00

The duo Dailey & Vincent dominated the 38th annual Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America awards show Sunday evening (Feb. 5) at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville.

HOT DISH: Willie Nelson Revisits History With New Record Deal

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:04:04 EST2012-02-06T06:04:04-05:00

The great Willie Nelson, the record makingest man of the entire kit-and-kaboodle, is taking a step back in history to sign with Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Entertainment.

Tim McGraw's Long-Delayed Emotional Traffic Tops Album Chart

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:04:13 EST2012-02-04T18:04:13-05:00

Emotional Traffic, Tim McGraw's long-delayed album that Curb Records argued in court wasn't up to par, debuts resoundingly this week at No. 1. Nielsen SoundScan reports it has sold 67,530 copies.

Tyler, Underwood Jam at CMT Crossroads

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:00 EST2012-02-03T17:04:00-05:00

Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood are throwing a huge Super Bowl party as they team up for CMT Crossroads: Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood Live From Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam.

Dierks Bentley Feels at "Home" at Ryman Show

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:00 EST2012-02-03T16:40:00-05:00

On the surface, Dierks Bentley booked his show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Thursday night (Feb. 2) to preview material from his new album, Home.

10 Country Artists Scoring Platinum, Gold in 2011

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:05:00 EST2012-02-02T18:05:00-05:00

Country artists from Jason Aldean to Carrie Underwood fared well on the year-end list of gold and platinum honors, which were released Wednesday (Feb. 1) by the RIAA.

NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Second, Updated Edition of the Encyclopedia of Country Music Catches Up on Some Things

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:20:00 EST2012-02-02T15:20:00-05:00

I realize that not everyone will get all worked up about this, but here at the CMT shop, everyone is pretty much pleased that we have received the long-awaited second edition of the Encyclopedia of Country Music.

Rascal Flatts Invite Three Bands on Summer Tour

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:29:00 EST2012-02-02T10:29:00-05:00

Rascal Flatts will travel across the U.S. with three more country groups this summer as they launch the American Band tour.

Thompson Square Share 10 Grammy-Winning Country Duets

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:24:00 EST2012-02-01T17:24:00-05:00

Although they're practically inseparable, Thompson Square's Keifer and Shawna Thompson weren't together when they landed their first Grammy nomination this year.

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