Nashville and Country Music News that includes Garth Brooks Vegas Concerts, Bamajam and Kenny Chesney, Kenny Rogers 3 disc box, Buddy Jewel St judes Calendar, Danielle Peck Day, Jo Dee Messina, Katie Armiger 3rd Album, RIAA Country Music List. We go inside the Song with Dan Mitchell as he talks about one of Alabama's biggest hits.

• 12/1/09
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Alan Jackson has long been one of country music’s biggest stars, but he is able to stay true to his down-home roots.  When he was approached by Cracker Barrel to do a new line of merchandise as well as a CD, it seemed to be a natural match. All the merchandise from Alan’s new line is available at all Cracker Barrel stores, as well as online at Cracker Barrel dot com.  You can get your hands on exclusive rocking chairs, as well as home décor items, collectibles, and hats and clothes. 

• 12/1/09
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Welcome back to our special CMA Awards episode.  Now we’re heading over to BMI…another performing rights organization, and their annual awards event that recognises the best in songwriting, and this year pays special honors to Kris Kristofferson.

• 11/24/09
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 Hey there!  I’m Bailey, and I’m so glad you joined us for another Inside Music Row.  Today we have our special annual CMA Awards show.  I hope you were able to catch the show live on ABC earlier this month, but now you can take a special peek behind the scenes at some of the exclusive events and red carpet walks around town to celebrate the best in country music.  We’ll start the show today with the awards show at SESAC, with an awards banquet at the performing rights association.

• 11/23/09
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Whether standing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry or entertaining the troops in Iraq, Keni Thomas uses his God-given gifts to deliver a message through his words and music.  This former Army Ranger brings a truly unique perspective to country music.  We sat down with him to talk about his ‘Gunslinger’ disc and how his life has changed since he released his sophomore album.

• 11/19/09
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Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is an incredible honor, and shows the world that you’ve made a great impression on the world with your works.  The Musicians Hall of Fame held their Medallion Ceremony this year in downtown Nashville. The Musicians Hall of Fame is the one and only museum in the world that honors the talented musicians who played on the greatest recordings of all time.  It’s located just off Broadway in downtown Nashville, and would make an ideal stop on your next trip to Music City.  

• 11/18/09
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It’s a special day for songwriters when their hard work pays off with a number one hit.  Liz Rose Co-wrote ‘You Belong With Me’ with teen sensation Taylor Swift, and it didn’t take long for that song to reach the top of the charts.  Kelly Lynn was there to celebrate.

• 11/17/09
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 Nashville and Country Music news that includes Brad Paisley 'American Saturday Night Tour' with Justin Moore and Miranda Lambert, Charlie Daniels' 'Joy to the World A Bluegrass Christmas' The Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Shania Twain Carry a torch, Gretchen Wilson new single, Toby Keith attending the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, We go inside the song with karyn Rochelle as she talks about Trisha Yearwood's 'Georgia Rain'

• 11/16/09
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 Nashville and Country Music News that includes Dolly Parton's Live From London CD/DVD, Crystal Gayle New Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Wynonna Santa Train, Billy Ray Cyrus Hallmark Movie, Trisha Yearwood and Christmas At Belmont University, 17th Billboard World Song Contest, Gary Allan Las Vegas New Year's Party, We go inside the song with Megan Mullins as she talks about how she and Marla Cannon came up with her hit "Long Past Gone".

• 11/13/09
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Charlie Robison always writes about what he feels.  When he’s going through good times, he writes about everything positive in his life.  And of course…after a gut-wrenching divorce from Dixie Chick Emily Robison, life is finally getting better again.  Charlie explains why his new album is called ‘Beautiful Day.’

• 11/13/09
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Steve Wariner is pretty excited about his latest album.  ‘Steve Wariner…C-G-P, My Tribute to Chet Atkins’ is just that.  Steve is just one of a handful of people that have had the C-G-P acronym bestowed upon them from Chet himself, as a Certified Guitar Picker. The new album from Steve is now available through his website, and will hit store shelves Tuesday.  

• 11/13/09
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Adroit Records recently made an incredible album of hits, recorded by their original songwriters.  Their emphasis on writing and the true art of a song has been refreshing in the business today.  The new label is also making a community contribution with a benefit concert to raise money for a family to fight A-L-S, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

• 11/13/09
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Luke Bryan is on fire right now.  He’s headlining his first tour and has a new album ‘Doin’ My Thing’ out now.  We had a chance to catch up with him at an exclusive listening party to ‘raise the roof all over town.’

• 11/13/09
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The Nashville Music Garden took root in the Hall of Fame Park, located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun downtown.  On hand for the public dedication were hosts Barbara Mandrell and Lynn Anderson, as well as emcee Ralph Emery and countless others, where dozens of celebrities have specially created hybrid roses named after them or their songs.

• 11/13/09
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The IBMA Awards Show is the centerpiece of the World of Bluegrass Week, including the industry’s business conference and bluegrass fan fest in Nashville. The International Bluegrass Association held their twentieth annual awards show at the Ryman Auditorium, and the clear winners were again Dailey and Vincent, winning their second consecutive IBMA Entertainer of the Year award among others.   

• 11/13/09
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 Nashville and Country Music News that includes Dierks Bentley's Miles and Music For kids; Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins "Hillbilly Bone"; Garth Brooks Las Vegas Concerts; Cracker Barrel Book "Horse Country" with Brad Paisley, Kix Brooks and George Jones; The 1st French highway Awards produced by Highway FM; Then we go inside the song with Steve Holy as he talks about his song "Baby Don't Go"

• 11/13/09
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The Ultimate Nashville Road Trip was put together by Nashville's own Production Dynamics, and was available for only a short time through Sam's Club. Up for grabs was a trip for four to Music City with luxury accommodations and tickets to some great CMA MusicFest shows and VIP Passes. Won by Richard Mack... this former rocker also received several studio sessions, where his tracks were produced by Michael Peterson and Ric Web. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, Kelly caught up with Mack in the studio and check in on him a few times during CMA week in Nashville.

• 11/3/09
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When Steve Azar released his latest single ‘Moo La Moo’ to radio, Steve knew that if he had an opportunity to make a music video for the song, it could be an awful lot of fun.  He got his chance, and now you can see about what he had in mind.

• 11/1/09
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Country Crossings is a new development in Dothan, Alabama, that will cater to the country music fan.  Included in phase one of this entertainment extravaganza are George Jones’ Possum Hollow Bed and Breakfast, which will open in December, along with many other restaurants and live entertainment venues.  We caught up with developer Ronnie Gilley to see what we can expect to see when the complex opens in December.  Construction has been going strong 24-7 for months now, and it looks like their original deadline for opening in December will still be met.  Look for more on the grand opening right here on Inside Music Row.  

• 10/29/09
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  We’ve got a very special show today, as we’re taking a look back at some of our most popular segments in our past shows.  First we’re heading over to Nashville’s famed Wildhorse Saloon on Second Avenue downtown.  Josh Turner kicked off the new NSAI program…’It All Begins With A Song.’  You can keep up with all the action and events from the NSAI by checking out Nashville Songwriters dot com. 

• 10/29/09
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Justin Moore has a lot to celebrate these days with his hit ‘Small Town USA’ hitting the top spot on the charts.  This breakout star is the only new country artist to reach number one so far in 2009, and he’s the first solo country artist to have a song from a debut album to go number one since Taylor Swift in December 2007.  We had a chance to sit down with Justin to see what ‘Small Town USA’ has done for him.  It looks like Justin is off to a fantabulous start in his career.  Working with a label like the Valory Music Group definitely gives him a great shot at achieving stardom

• 10/29/09
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 Nashville and Country Music News that includes: Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Craig Wiseman, The Grascals, Hallodega, LoCash Cowboys, Luke Bryan, We go inside the song with Darius Rucker as he talks about his song "All I Want" co written with Frank Rogers.

• 10/23/09
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Jason Aldean has had the throttle on his career Wide Open for the last three years.  That ‘Wide Open’ album included his number one hit ‘She’s Country,’ and now the next single ‘Big Green Tractor’ has spent quite a few weeks at the top spot, too.  As you can see…there’s a lot for him to celebrate right now. Not only did ‘Big Green Tractor’ hit number one on the charts, but the song also hit number one on the Billboard all-genre Ringscan chart.  It became the first country song to hold the top spot.  

• 10/23/09
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Lorrie Morgan has seen just about everything the music business has to offer.  Recording for over thirty years, her latest album is probably one of her best.  Lorrie is healthy, focused, and feeling good, and that came through while making ‘A Moment In Time.’  We headed down to Enterprise, Alabama, where Lorrie is set to open a new Hot Chickens restaurant in December and talked about her favorites…food and music. ‘A Moment In Time’ comes out this next week, and I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s some of her best material to date.  

• 10/23/09
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About a year ago we brought you country rocker Eric Durrance talking about his new album ‘Angels Fly Away.’  Today, Eric is still gaining fans with his new band, new music, and new attitude.  We sat down with him and his new band leader on the roof at Rippy’s on lower Broadway to see what he’s been working on lately.

• 10/23/09
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 Nashville and Country Music News that includes:  Reba McEntire, Jack Ingram, Vince Gill, Keith Urban, All for the Hall, Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, JabbRRR, Music City News, We go Inside The song with Troy Jones who co-wrote with Kenny Chesney the hit song "Shiftwork"

• 10/18/09
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The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America is not one of the best-known medical research groups in America, but when it impacts you and your family, it can be a critical lifeline.  Each year the Tennessee Chapter puts on a Buds-N-Suds benefit concert, which this year was co-headlined by Randy Houser and James Otto. Past headliners for the Buds-N-Suds CCFA fundraiser include Big & Rich, Jamey Johnson, and Darryl Worley.  If you’d like more information on the Foundation and what they do, please visit CCFA dot Org.  

• 10/18/09
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Artists that have been around the block a few times know that music is only part of a career in business. There are many opportunities to align themselves with projects they support.  When Ronnie Gilley approached artists such as George Jones, Lorrie Morgan, and Kix Brooks to come to Enterprise, Alabama, it was an easy sell with the construction of Country Crossings... a new country music extravaganza in the neighboring county, and BamaJam, a hot new music festival in Early June. We headed south to see what the buzz is all about.

• 10/18/09
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