Artist News Friday (10/19/07)

Trisha Yearwood’s Big Machine Records debut and first studio album in two years, Heaven, Heartache & The Power of Love, will be released on Nov. 13. Yearwood will appear on The Today Show, Late Night with...

Kid Rock Tapes Unplugged

10/18/2007

Kid Rock stopped by the CMT offices on Monday (10/15) for a taping of Unplugged At Studio 330, the network’s premier acoustic music franchise available at CMT.com. Rock performed scaled down versions of songs from his latest album Rock N Roll Jesus as well as other hits.

Pictured (L-R): Eric Welch, Dir. Unplugged at Studio 330 CMT; Ken Levitan, Pres. Vector Mgmt.; Ellie Chandler, producer CMT; Kid Rock; Kellie Robinson, Mgr. Music/Talent Relations CMT; Kirt Webster, Webster Public Relations. Photo: Brian Tipton

Evans Snags Chevy Sponsorship

Sarah Skates – 10/18/2007

Sara Evans

The Sara Evans Tour presented by the All New Chevy Malibu opens tomorrow (10/19) in Fort Wayne, Indiana for a string of dates wrapping Nov. 17 in Poughkeepsie, New York. Joining her at various stops will be Josh Turner, Luke Bryan and George Ducas.

In conjunction with the sponsorship, Evans is featured with the Malibu in the 2008 Chevy Country Music calendar, available for download at www.chevynation.com/country. At the concerts, attendees will be able to use the Fan Photo Opportunity Booth to add their image to Evans’ calendar photograph and retrieve the photo later at www.chevymalibupresentssaraevans.com.

Chevrolet General Director Advertising and Sales Promotion Kim Kosak commented on the sponsorship, “We intend to reach an upscale, aspirational female audience, by positioning the all new Chevy Malibu as a smart and stylish choice, with the looks of a $40,000 car at half the price.”

Artist News Thursday (10/18/07)

Garth Brooks has released a "Pink Edition" of his Ultimate Greatest Hits album to help benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. The album is a three disc set with two CDs containing...

Benefit News Thursday (10/18/07)

WJXA Mix 92.9 has signed on as the radio sponsor for SOLID’s first annual Women Rock For The Cure event on Oct. 25 at 3rd & Lindsley Bar. Morning Show host Kim Leslie will emcee the...

Kevin Fowler Pomotes New CD Bring It On

10/17/2007

Kevin Fowler signed autographs for fans during an in-store visit at HEB Plus near Austin, TX on Sept. 25, the day his new Equity CD, Bring It On, was released. The store sold out of product and had to quickly import more. Fowler will be doing eight such events in 12 days to promote the CD and his first single, "Long Line of Losers."

Pictured (L-R): Ken Rush, Equity SW Promotion Mgr.; Kenny Scott, HEB Mgr.; Fowler; Michael Magnon, HEB Ent. Mgr.; Neal Spielberg, Equity VP Sales; and Michael Crockett, Koch Ent. Sales.

Underwood Promotes Oct. 23 Release Carnival Ride

Sarah Skates – 10/16/2007

Carrie Underwood has begun television appearances to promote the Oct. 23 release of her new album, Carnival Ride. GAC’s Country Across America will feature a sit down with host Storme Warren on Thurs., Oct. 18, and Underwood will also appear on GAC Nights Oct. 23. CMT Insider will air an exclusive interview with Underwood and host Katie Cook on Sat., Oct. 20.

Her debut television performance of hit single “So Small,” comes as part of the Grand Ole Opry’s 82nd Birthday Bash on Sat., Oct. 20, airing on GAC’s Opry Live. She then travels to New York for an Oct. 23 live appearance in Times Square on Good Morning America. Underwood will also stop by Live with Regis and Kelly on Oct. 24, and the CBS Early Show on Fri., Oct. 26.

The reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist then heads to the west coast for an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Mon., Oct. 29, followed by a performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Nov. 5. Underwood is set for her third appearance on the Nov. 7 CMA Awards where she is a triple nominee. She is also slated for another appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman on Nov. 13.

Artist News Tuesday (10/16/07)

Alan Jackson, Shooter Jennings and Holly Williams have joined the line up for CMT Giants: Hank Williams, Jr. scheduled to be taped on Oct. 25 in Los Angeles. Other previously announced performers include Tim McGraw...

Dailey & Vincent Debut During IBMA Fan Fest

10/15/2007

Rounder Records duo Dailey & Vincent made their debut performance during IBMA Fan Fest, where they were joined for one song by their friend Jimmy Fortune, who for 21 years sang tenor for the Statler Brothers. They performed the Statlers' hit "Elizabeth," which was written by Fortune. Dailey & Vincent also recorded two of Fortune's songs on their forthcoming self-titled Rounder debut —"More Than a Name on a Wall" and "I Believe."

Pictured (L-R): Joe Dean, Jeff Parker, Jamie Dailey, Darrin Vincent and Fortune. Photo: Karen Byrd

Strait Puts Out 22 More Hits Before Holidays

Sarah Skates – 10/15/2007

George Strait is planning a Nov. 13 release of 22 More Hits, a collection ranging from his first Top 10 "Unwound,” through "If You're Thinking You Want A Stranger," "Amarillo By Morning," "The Fireman," "Cowboys Like Us," and his latest "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls." Strait describes this as a companion to his multi-platinum career chronicle 50 Number Ones. News of the release comes on the heels of the announcement that Strait will begin a nationwide arena tour Jan. 10 in Austin, TX. Going into The 41st Annual CMA Awards, Strait leads the nominations with nods in seven categories.

"I've had people ask me why this song or that song wasn't on the Number Ones album," says Strait. "If it's their favorite song, I guess they don't care if it was number one on a chart. This album gave me the chance to include some of the fans other favorites and mine."