Warrants Out For Billy Joe Shaver Following Shooting Incident

Sarah Gilbert Skates – 04/03/2007

Arrest warrants were issued yesterday (4/2) in Lorena, Texas for country singer-songwriter Billy Joe Shaver who shot a man outside a bar on Saturday night (3/31). He is charged with aggravated assault and possessing a firearm in a prohibited place. Shaver’s attorney, Joseph Turner, says that an intoxicated and aggressive stranger with a knife followed the singer into the bar’s parking lot and Shaver shot him in self-defense. The man was shot in the cheek and remains in stable condition. Shaver, known for the hit “Georgia on a Fast Train,” tried to turn himself in to Austin police on Monday night but was unsuccessful because they didn’t have a record of the warrants. Shaver’s Greatest Hits album is in stores today on Compadre Records/Music World Entertainment. He has penned songs recorded by Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Bob Dylan and The Allman Brothers Band, to name a few.

Brad Paisley Headlines 2007 K-Country Jamboree

04/03/2007

Brad Paisley recently headlined the WOGK 93.7 2007 K-Country Jamboree. His new album 5th Gear comes out June 19. Pictured (L-R): WOGK GM Jim Robertson, MD Rick Brooks, PD Bob Forster and Paisley.

Pirates of the Mississippi Perform at Walden’s Puddle Benefit

04/03/2007

The Pirates of the Mississippi were one of many artists who performed at Lane Brody's 5th Annual Walden's Puddle Benefit. The Pirates performed their hit single "Feed Jake" (about a man and his dog) and their most recent release "Fish Bait." Pictured (L-R): Bill McCorvey, Brody and Rich Alves.

Artist News Daily (4/3/07)

Tanya Tucker is among the artists set to perform at a benefit concert and auction tonight (4/3) starting at 5:30 p.m. at Nashville’s French Quarter Café (823 Woodland St.). Also appearing will be David Frizzell...

Artist News Daily (3/30/07)

Little Big Town member Phillip Sweet married Rebecca Arthur earlier this week in an intimate gathering of family and friends at Cedar Vine Manor, a bed and breakfast in Lebanon, Tenn. The bride is a...

Benefits Daily (3/30/07)

CMT One Country and Youth Service America have joined forces to help motivate youth in America for National & Global Youth Service Day. Set for April 20-22, it is the largest volunteering event in the world...

Danielle Peck Sells Our For Charity

03/29/2007

An "Evening with Danielle Peck and Friends" on March 26 was a sell-out success to benefit Safe Haven Family Shelter. The crowd enjoyed performances from Peck, Jo Dee Messina, Bucky Covington, Deana Carter, Blue County, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Julie Roberts, Emily West, and Keith Anderson. Lisa Manning of 103.3 WKDF emceed. The event, which will become an annual tradition, helped kick off "Safe Haven Homeless Family Awareness Day" (3/28). Safe Haven's Mission is to empower homeless families to become independent through social, financial and faith-based guidance. Pictured (L-R): Carter, Aaron Benward (Blue County), Peck, Scott Reeves (Blue County), Covington and Roberts.

Artist News Daily (3/29/07)

Kellie Pickler is set to host the 2007 CMT Music Awards Video of the Year Special, premiering Mon., April 9 at 9:30 p.m. CT. The special takes places one week before the CMT Music Awards...

Kenny Chesney Tapes GAC Summer Special

03/28/2007

Kenny Chesney recently taped an upcoming special Kenny Chesney Phases & Stages: The Flip Flop Summer Tour. The two-part special airs April 21 and 28, 9 p.m. ET on GAC. Pictured (L-R): GAC Sr. VP/Programming Sarah Trahern, Chesney and GAC Pres. Ed Hardy. Photo: Glen Rose

Bomshell Benefits Karmanos Cancer Institute

03/28/2007

Bomshel announced the winner of the CMT auction for the Wicked Women of Tequila Rose chopper after their recent concert in Grand Rapids, MI. Yellowstone Madonna of Stanton, MI was the highest bidder and was on hand to help present the $25,000 check to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. The one-of-a-kind motorcycle was commissioned by McCormick Distilling’s Tequila Rose brand and manufactured by Wicked Women Choppers of Herron, IL. Pictured (L-R): Cliff Crabtree, VP Operations, Karmanos Institute; Madonna; Bomshel's Kristy O. and Buffy Lawson; Joe David, Area Mgr. McCormick Distilling Co. Photo: Raul Mirelez, Raul Photos