RICH REDMOND: Having So Much Fun... It Should Be Illegal! – by Janelle Landauer
The name Rich Redmond might not be familiar to everyone, yet, but if you like country music, you're bound to have heard him playing on some of your favorite songs or even out on the road with Jason Aldean. In February 1997, Redmond auditioned for Trisha Yearwood, Deana Carter and Barbara Mandrell - all of whom were impressed with Redmond, but were hesitant to hire him because he was based in Dallas and not Nashville. "That was the catalyst for my move to Nashville in March of 97'," notes Redmond. "I gave my Dallas based band 2 weeks notice, packed up my drums and my little black cat and drove boldly into the night! Redmond's first gig was with the country.... Read full article
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JANUARY 2008
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MARCH 2008
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Trey Matthews feature (songwriter spotlight, photos, interview)
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MAY 2008
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AUGUST 2008
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Mica Roberts interview (photos, interview)
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OCTOBER 2008
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JANUARY 2009
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KEITH URBAN – 'Defying Gravity' Review – by Sarah Wyland
Keith Urban’s last release of original music: Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Thing, was in November 2006. That same year Urban checked himself into rehab to deal with alcoholism less than six months after marrying wife Nicole Kidman. Urban spent the next three months in rehab before embarking on a world tour to promote his new music. Fast forward to 2009. Urban is substance free, still married to Kidman and the father to nine month old Sunday Rose. Urban’s life has come full circle since the release of his 2006 record and the peace and love that he has found is evident on his new release, Defying Gravity – an album that perhaps reveals more of who the real Keith Urban is..... Read full review
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Jason Aldean: 'Wide Open' – Album Review – by Sarah Wyland
Jason Aldean was weeks from packing up his Music City dreams and heading back home to Georgia when he signed with Broken Bow Records. He went to work recording his self-titled debut album and has been churning out hit songs ever since, including “Hicktown,” “Why,” “Amarillo Sky” and “Johnny Cash.” With the kind of success Aldean has enjoyed however comes high expectations and Aldean delivers with his third studio album, Wide Open. Just as he has done with his first two albums, Aldean chose a rocking, attention-grabbing lead off single with "She's Country" – a song that.... Read full review
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KATIE COOK: A True "Insider" In Country Music – by Janelle Landauer
» Katie Cook gives us an inside look at the upcoming CMA Awards and who she thinks will win big...
Plus, she also talks about following Taylor Swift's career from the very beginning.
CMT Insider host Katie Cook never really pursued or studied for a career as a TV host. It was just an opportunity that came along for her, but it ended up being something that she was really good at. And, ultimately it was just meant to be. “I called a friend who worked at CMT to inquire about another friend getting an audition” says Cook. “It was suggested I try out too, and I went along for the fun of it. I was surprised to get a call back, and another one, and then actually end up in the final ten!.. Read full feature
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Brad Paisley Leads Finalists with Seven Nominations for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," Country Music's Biggest Night
The final list of nominees for “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards” features fresh faces in 10 of the 12 CMA Awards categories with new artists layered throughout the finalist field, the continued dominance of the established superstars, and crossover favorites making huge gains in 2009. “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards” will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov.11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalist of the Year Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return for a second year to host “County Music’s Biggest Night™.”
“It is great for the format and speaks to the strength of .... See all nominees, performers + presenters!
Taylor Swift Wins Four, Including Entertainer of the Year, At 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards"
Before Taylor Swift even enters her 20s, she adds four CMA Awards to her collection, winning Entertainer, Female Vocalist, Album and Music Video of the Year at "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," which aired live on the ABC Television Network and before a sold-out crowd at the Sommet Center in Downtown Nashville.
By winning Entertainer of the Year, 19-year-old Swift is the youngest performer to ever win the honor and the first female to win since Shania Twain in 1999. "I'll never forget this moment," an emotional Swift said, "because at this moment everything that I have ever wanted just happened to me."
Accepting the Female Vocalist Award, Swift poked fun at her famed Kanye West interruption experience: "I want to thank every single person here tonight for not running up on stage during this speech."
Fearless , Swift's five-time Platinum sophomore release, produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman, was named Album of the Year, "This album is my diary, and so for all the people who voted for it, thank..
Taylor Swift wins Entertainer of the Year at "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on ABC. Pictured above: Taylor Swift & her road band
Photographer: John Russell / CMA
