bon jovi - you give love a bad name

billy joel - hip replacement

Singer Billy Joel, 61, is recovering from a double hip replacement, his publicist said. "Billy Joel is doing extremely well following bilateral hip replacement and will be back at his Long Island (New York) home by the end of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend," Joel's publicist Claire Mercuri said in a statement.
Grammy Award-winner Joel is the singer of hit songs "Piano Man," "My Life," and "Just the Way You Are," among others, and has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.
He released "Billy Joel: The Hits" last week to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his first solo album.

kid rock - CMT music awards 2010 - cowboy

willie nelson could face jail time

Willie Nelson could be sentenced to up to 180 days in jail if he is found guilty of possession of marijuana.

Willie was arrested 26 Nov. 2010 in Sierra Blanca, Tex., when a routine road stop led officers to search his tour bus for the illegal drug, after detecting the odor of burning pot.

A search revealed six ounces of marijuana.

Willie, who holds an adviser appointment on the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), is free on $2,500 bond. His court date has not yet bet set. 

alan jackson - greatest hits award

Alan Jackson will perform and receive the first Greatest Hits Award during the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
The Greatest Hits Award is bestowed upon a country music artist whose chart-topping career has generated a vast catalog of number one hits that a greatest hits compilation is not only a necessary tribute to their fans but also recognition for their many contributions to the genre of country music.
"Alan Jackson is the consummate hit maker whose countless number of chart-topping songs can be heard every day on radio stations across the country," said Bob Bain, Executive Producer. "Jackson has written and performed many of country music’s most recognizable songs and it only seemed fitting that he receive the inaugural award."
Over the past 20 years, Alan Jackson has become one of the most successful and respected singer/songwriter in music. A 16-time award winner at both the CMA and ACM Awards, Jackson is also a GRAMMY-honored songwriter, with career sales of more than 50 million albums. His current album "34 Number Ones," is a career-spanning, double-disc collection featuring all of Jackson’s #1 hits to date, including the recent chart-topping smash, "As She’s Walking Away," by Zac Brown Band featuring Alan Jackson. "34 Number Ones" also contains Jackson’s newest single, "Ring of Fire," a fresh take on a Johnny Cash classic.
Hosted by Trace Adkins, AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS is the only country music awards show that gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists not only in traditional categories but also in previously unrecognized areas of the business such as touring, encompassing the entire spectrum of country music and bestowing honors that no other awards show has. The star-studded event will also feature previously announced performers Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton, Steel Magnolia, Josh Turner and Uncle Kracker, as well as participants Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Jewel, Lady Antebellum, Bret Michaels, Ty Murray, Jeff Dunham, Michael Waltrip and Elliott Sadler.

jason aldean store

Starting today, the Jason Aldean Store will be offering free standard shipping* on all orders! This promotion will run from 24 Nov. 2010 until 11:59PM on 29 November 2010. Simply use the coupon code MYKINDAPARTY to redeem your free shipping!

The first 300 orders will also include an Aldean Army Journal so be sure to order now! New items have been added to the store, so take advantage of this offer NOW and stock up on Jason Aldean holiday items!
*Standard shipping US only

cmt artists of the year 2010

Darius Rucker, Adele, Amos Lee, Maroon 5 and Aerosmith's Joe Perry have been confirmed as performers at the CMT Artists of the Year special airing 3 Dec. 2010 on CMT. The 90-minute special will honor Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and the Zac Brown Band as the top artists of the year based on retail sales, radio airplay, concert grosses and activity on CMT.com. Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Kid Rock, Randy Travis, Alabama's Randy Owen and Paramore's Hayley Williams will serve as presenters during the 90-minute special hosted by Kevin Costner. 

axl rose - suing video game maker

Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose is suing video game maker Activision Blizzard Inc. for $20 million over the company’s use of the song "Welcome to the Jungle" in the game "Guitar Hero III."
In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, the singer rails against Activision executives for guaranteeing the song would not be used alongside anything to do with estranged former band mate Slash — and then putting the guitar player’s likeness in the game anyway.

The latest installment in the "Guitar Hero" franchise includes an animated character with Slash’s distinctive top hat, dark glasses and curly black locks.
The lawsuit says that Rose has been trying to distance Guns N’ Roses from Slash since he left the band in 1996.
"Activision was keenly aware of Rose’s concerns in these regards" and "began spinning a web of lies and deception to conceal its true intentions," the suit claims.

zac brown band - devil went down to georgia

easton corbin ~ celebrates

Easton Corbin recently picked up his second straight No. 1 single this year with "Roll With It" and celebrated that success with a party at BMI Nashville's office on 19 November 2010.
He's one of only a few artists to hit the top with his first two singles. His debut, "A Little More Country Than That," reached No. 1 earlier this year.
"It's hard enough to get one out of the box," he told reporters before the party. "To have two is a dream come true."
At the celebration, Easton acknowledged the song's three co-writers, BMI writer David Lee along with Tony Lane and Johnny Park. "Thank you for giving me the honor of cutting this," Easton told them.

keith urban, rascal flatts, kid rock

 Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts and Kid Rock all released new cd's 16 November 2010. 

Rascal Flatts' album, Nothing Like This, is their first release from Big Machine Records and features their latest single, "Why Wait." Keith Urban's album Get Closer from Capitol Nashville includes his most recent single, "Put You in a Song."  Kid Rock’s Born Free on Atlantic Records features guest vocal appearances by artists, such as Sheryl Crow, Bob Seger, T.I. and Zac Brown.

jason michael carroll ~ christmas on the farm

Country singer Jason Michael Carroll has released his first Christmas album, titled Christmas on the Farm. The album, produced by co-writer Patrick Davis, features Carroll’s take on some classics, as well as several holiday originals.

“I have always wanted to do a Christmas album and as you can image having four children at home we do spend a lot of time singing around tree.  When I heard ‘Christmas on the Farm’ I knew that was the song and one I thought radio would  love to play.  My kids have always wanted me to do a Christmas album, so with that song as the lead and my children’s favorite ‘Joy to The World,; I knew we had to do it,” said Carroll.

kid rock ~ born free

Kid Rock is tipping his hat to the big 4-0 with the biggest headlining date of his career at Detroit's Ford Field, his hometown 60,000-seat football stadium, as part of the upcoming tour in support of his new album, Born Free.
With country outlaw Jamey Johnson set to open the first leg of the tour, Rock will get things started on 15 January 2011 with the concert at the home of the Detroit Lions, which will be renamed "40 Field" for the night in honor of Rock's b-day. According to a press release announcing the tour, fans can expect surprise guests to join him at the gig, with tickets going on sale 26 November 2010.
From there, Kid Rock and his trusty Twisted Brown Trucker band will hit the road with the initial round of gigs currently scheduled to wind down 12 March 2011 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. More dates are planned later in the year.

Kid Rock's Born Free tour dates: 

» 1/15 - Detroit, MI @ Ford Field
» 1/21 - Saginaw, MI @ Dow Events Center
» 1/25 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
» 1/26 - Toledo, OH @ Huntington Center
» 1/28 - Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
» 1/29 - Dayton, OH @ Nutter Center
» 2/1 - Wichita, KS @ Intrust Arena
» 2/8 - Bossier City, LA @ CenturyTel Center
» 2/9 - Little Rock, AR @ Verizon Wireless Arena
» 2/11 - Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
» 2/12 - Greenville, SC @ Bi-Lo Center
» 2/14 - Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Civic Center
» 2/16 - North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum
» 2/18 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
» 2/19 - Birmingham, AL @ BJCC
» 2/22 - Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
» 2/23 - Huntington, WV @ Big Sandy's
» 2/25 - Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
» 2/26 - Chicago, IL @ United Center
» 2/28 - Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic
» 3/1 - Evansville, IN @ Roberts Stadium
» 3/4 - Atlanta, GA @ Gwinnett Center
» 3/5 - Orlando, FL @ UCF Arena
» 3/8 - Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock
» 3/9 - Jacksonville, FL @ Veterans Memorial Arena
» 3/11 - Jackson, MS @ Mississippi Coliseum
» 3/12 - Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum 

the american country awards 2010

The American Country Awards will kick off with some star power with Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Reba McIntire, Blake Shelton and Josh Turner performing on the first show.
Lady Antebellum, Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Jewel and Bret Michaels will make appearances.
The fan-voted show will be held 6 Dec. 2010 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and televised on Fox.
Fans can still vote for artist of the year through 4 Dec. 2010 on the show's website. The nominees are Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, the Zac Brown Band and more.

bret michaels - rock your world super cruise

Bret Michaels' Rock Your World Super Cruise is being held on the Carnival Destiny, a member of Carnival Cruise Line's modern cruise ship fleet. Longer than three football fields combined, this massive Fun Ship is truly a destination in itself, with amenities and activities for the entire family. Incredible features include four spacious swimming pools, a water slide, world-class dining options, several themed bars and lounges, specially restaurants, night clubs,  live entertainment, as well as the Spa Carnival and Fitness Center, for the ultimate in total body rejuvenation and relaxation.
The cruise booking website is now live and available to individuals who obtained a special Bret Michaels Rock Your World Super Cruise pre-sale password. Additional cruise booking will become available to the general public in about five days. Space will be limited!

toby keith ~ i wanna talk about me

winners list from the 44th CMA awards

Winners from the 44th annual Country Music Association Awards: 

— Entertainer of the Year: Brad Paisley
— Single: "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum
— Album: "Revolution," Miranda Lambert
— Song: "The House That Built Me," Tom Doughas, Allen Shamblin (Miranda Lambert)
— Female Vocalist: Miranda Lambert
— Male Vocalist: Blake Shelton
— Vocal Group: Lady Antebellum
— Vocal Duo: Sugarland
— Musical Event: "Hillbilly Bone," Blake Shelton (featuring Trace Adkins)
— Musician: Mac McAnally
— Music Video: "The House That Built Me," Miranda Lambert
— New Artist: Zac Brown Band

jason aldean - my kinda party

Jason Aldean's fourth studio CD, 'My Kinda Party,' sold 193,000 in its first week, making it the highest album debut of last week and the biggest first week debut by a male vocalist in more than three years. Kenny Chesney set the previous high mark in September 2007 with 'Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates.'
"I can't say enough about my fans and this incredible ride we are all taking together. Don't count out the kids who live out in the sticks, drive pickup trucks, wear John Deere hats and like their country music on the rockin' side," said Aldean.
"There are a whole lot of us," said Aldean. "It's always exciting to put out new music and see what the reaction will be. It's been a killer week."

mötley crüe - dr. feelgood

red hot chili peppers new cd

 

Red Hot Chili Peppers will put out a new album in 2011! Appearing on the Kevin and Bean radio show to promote their new book, the band revealed that they hope to unveil the still untitled followup to 2006’s Stadium Arcadium in the “beginning of summer 2011.” As for what we can expect to hear upon its release, frontman Anthony Kiedis said “the big difference, writing wise, for this album is Flea got his piano playing together, and so instead of him coming in with really cool ideas for the bass guitar, he’d come in with really cool ideas for the piano.” Kiedis also credited the influence of new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, noting, “Josh has never really had a band he was part of… he came in with sort of a lifetime of music… a real reservoir of chords and ideas… and now he has a place for it.”
As previously reported, the Chili Peppers plan to support the release with a series of festival dates next summer. 

darryl worley - opens cancer treatment center

 

Darryl Worley's dream of opening a cancer treatment center in his hometown of Savannah, Tennessee, has been realized. On  3 Nov. 2010, Darryl and area dignitaries formally opened the Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center.

Since 2004, Darryl and a team working to raise funds and build the center, which now provides radiation and chemotherapy for patients who would normally have to travel 60 miles one way to the nearest treatment facility in Jackson, Tennessee.

Proceeds from Darryl’s annual Tennessee River Run event were used help with the debt-free construction of the building, which cost an estimated $2 million. “I’ve watched the progress that’s been made in cancer research, and we’re starting this at a good time," Darryl said at the grand opening. "We’re going to be people who get to help save lives—not just prolong lives or make them comfortable—we’re going to save lives right here at this cancer treatment center, I guarantee this.”

Darryl lost both of his grandfathers to cancer.  After thanking several of the leaders who helped raise funds and build the center, Darryl told those in attendance, “This is one of the coolest moments of my life. I’ve watched so many people who have worked so hard. God bless y’all.”

billy currington ~ pretty good at drinkin' beer

eric church - in nyc

The final Country Music

Association Songwriters Series of 2010 at New York City’s Joe’s Pub went out not with a bang, but in a puff of smoke, thanks to Eric Church and his resilient single “Smoke a Little Smoke.”
The singer, sporting a knit hat pulled down to his eyes, wrapped up his intimate acoustic set with his unconventional ode to recreational puffing, a song a woman seated near the front of the stage laughingly said she “can’t play in front of her kids.”
“Now that’s an endorsement,” quipped host Bob DiPiero, before Eric lit into the rebellious anthem—which has kept the almost two-year-old album Carolina hovering in the Top 20 on the Billboard album chart. Still, Eric isn’t resting on his laurels. He spent the last few months in a North Carolina cabin writing his next album.
2 Nov 2010, however, the evening belonged to his past hits, including “Hell on the Heart” and “Sinners like Me".  

jamey johnson ~ in color

trace adkins - uso tour

Trace Adkins expresses his heartfelt gratitude to troops during a nine-day USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour to the Middle East. This is the third USO tour for Adkins.
Just two days into his week-long USO tour, Adkins has played for more than 6,000 troops stationed overseas.

Adkins' tour will officially wrap up in the U.S. with a welcome home USO concert for soldiers and their families stationed at Fort Benning, GA. The concert is free and open to all military ID holders.

"Traveling on USO tours and visiting our nation's troops has been awe-inspiring and even overwhelming at times," says Adkins. "Whether I'm walking around a post shaking hands and signing autographs or performing for troops, I am always aware I am in the presence of heroes, and the courage and determination that those men and women show is humbling. It's an honor to get to do that and I will always jump at the chance to do it for years to come."

kenny rogers ~ the gambler