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10/31/2009

• Tim McGraw Booms in With No. 1 Country Album, Southern Voice

10/30/2009

• CMT Insider Interview: Joe Nichols on His New Outlook Toward Music and Life
• Brad Paisley Visits The Late Show With David Letterman on Tuesday
• Reba McEntire Plans Canadian Tour Dates in 2010
• Tim McGraw Adds Summerfest's Opening Night to Tour Schedule
• Fruit Salad

10/29/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Why There Will Not Be a Taylor Swift II
• Kid Rock Joining Zac Brown Band at Georgia Theater Fundraiser
• Invitation Only: Carrie Underwood Premieres Dec. 1 on CMT
• Luke Bryan Launches Headlining Tour
• Alan Jackson Will Sign Autographs at Nashville-Area Restaurant

10/28/2009

• After 20 Years, Delbert McClinton Still Feels at Home in Nashville
• Carrie Underwood Among Stars Profiled in Robin Roberts' Nashville Special
• Trace Adkins' Comic Book, Luke McBain #1, Due Nov. 11
• Larry the Cable Guy's Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau Debuts Nov. 20 on CMT

10/27/2009

• Justin Moore Celebrates "Small Town USA," His First No. 1, With a Live Performance
• Joe Nichols Adds "Tequila" Remix to New Album, Old Things New
• Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers Release New Boxed Sets
• CMA Award Nominees Randy Houser, Jake Owen Among Presenters
• Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Will Play Free Concert Prior to CMA Awards

10/26/2009

• CMT Insider Interview: LeAnn Rimes Helps Build a Playground
• Reba McEntire Will Sing on Andrea Bocelli's Christmas Album
• Jo Dee Messina Plans New Single, Album in Early 2010
• Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry Join American Music Awards
• HOT DISH: Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews and the CMA Awards

10/24/2009

• Keith Urban's "Only You Can Love Me This Way" Is Nation's No. 1 Country Song

10/23/2009

• Taylor Swift Sells Out 15 Shows of Fearless 2010 Tour Within Minutes
• Robert Earl Keen Gets Back to Storytelling for a New Album
• CMT Insider Interview: On the Set of Gloriana's Latest Music Video
• Potato Salad
• Tim McGraw Announces Southern Voice Tour With Lady Antebellum
• Elvis Costello, Avett Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers Booked for MerleFest
• Tickets to Garth Brooks' Las Vegas Engagement Go on Sale Saturday

10/22/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Garth Brooks Goes Back to Work
• ASCAP Applauds Kenny Chesney, Brett James for Writing "Out Last Night"
• Alan Jackson Collection of Clothing, Collectibles Coming to Cracker Barrel
• Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser Offer Postcards for USO During CMT on Tour
• Keith Urban's We're All for the Hall Concert Brings in $500,000
• Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser Support the Troops During CMT on Tour

10/21/2009

• Tim McGraw Makes Noise With His Southern Voice in Chicago
• Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift Booked for Louisiana Music Festival
• Randy Houser Will Play CMA Songwriter Series Prior to CMA Awards
• Carrie Underwood Promotes New Album, Play On, in Singapore
• Lee Ann Womack Releases New Single, "There Is a God"
• Chet Atkins' Wife, Leona, Dead at 85

10/20/2009

• Alan Jackson, Ashley Gorley, J.D. Souther Triumphant at ASCAP Country Awards
• Martina McBride and Vince Gill Rally for Rocketown
• Tim McGraw Releases New Album, Southern Voice
• Sam Bush, Lyle Lovett Offer New Albums
• Elvis Presley Career-Spanning Boxed Set Due Dec. 8

10/19/2009

• Toby Keith, Taylor Swift Honored by Nashville Songwriters
• Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley Will Play RodeoHouston
• Taylor Swift Signature Guitar Being Introduced by Taylor Guitars
• Congress Passes Resolution Honoring Country Music
• Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Will Play Free Concert Prior to CMA Awards
• HOT DISH: Garth Brooks Talks About His Las Vegas Plans

10/17/2009

• Toby Keith Scores No. 1 Album With American Ride

10/16/2009

• Lynyrd Skynyrd Praises Country Music, From Roy Acuff to Keith Urban
• Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls
• Brad Paisley Creating, Co-Producing TV Show Based on Nashville
• Craig Morgan's "God Must Really Love Me" Video Wins Award

10/15/2009

• Garth Brooks Emerging From Retirement With Solo Shows at Wynn Las Vegas
• Garth Brooks Announces End of Retirement During Nashville Press Conference
• CMT Insider: Keith Urban, Vince Gill at We're All for the Hall Concert
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: It's Chili Time in America (Again)
• Taylor Swift Will Host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7
• Tim McGraw, Vince Gill and Daughtry Among Latest CMA Awards Performers
• Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook Expecting First Child
• Pop Singer Al Martino's Last Cut Was Garth Brook's "If Tomorrow Never Comes"

10/14/2009

• Keith Urban Surrounds Himself With Famous Friends at We're All for the Hall Concert
• Zac Brown Band Adds Little Big Town, Joey & Rory, Shawn Mullins to Charity Show
• Del McCoury Band, Zac Brown Band Featured on Bonnaroo DVD
• Texas Singer-Songwriter Rusty Wier Dies at Age 65
• Second Volume of Hank Williams' Rare Recordings Due Nov. 3

10/13/2009

• Alison Krauss & Union Station Gather for Rounder Records' Anniversary Concert
• Rascal Flatts Perform With Toto During Musicians Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
• Taylor Swift Earns Six American Music Award Nominations
• Carrie Underwood Plans Two-Hour Variety Special for Fox Network
• Rascal Flatts Will Perform "Why" on Tonight Show on Wednesday
• Sugarland's Gold and Green Among New Christmas Releases

10/12/2009

• Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser Bring Outlaw Country Back to New York City
• Steve Martin Dispels All Doubts About His Banjo Skills
• Taylor Swift's New Oprah Appearance Airs Wednesday
• Tim McGraw Plans TV Appearances for Southern Voice
• Toby Keith, Brad Paisley in New Book, Horse Country, at Cracker Barrel
• HOT DISH: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman Surprise a Hillbilly

10/10/2009

• Miranda Lambert's Revolution Seizes the Album Summit

10/09/2009

• Fifteen Teens Who Found Country Music Success Before Taylor Swift
• Brad Paisley Talks About Fatherhood in New Issue of People Country
• Waylon Jennings' Early RCA Albums Will Be Reissued on Nov. 24
• Darryl Worley Co-Writes With Tennessee Titans QB Kerry Collins
• Trace Adkins, Eric Church Singing at NFL, NASCAR Events
• Keith Whitley Tribute Concert Scheduled in Nashville

10/08/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Rosanne Cash Talks About The List
• Taylor Swift's New Video, "Fifteen," Debuts Friday on CMT
• Toby Keith Continues TV Appearances to Promote American Ride
• Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Gloriana Extend Fearless Tour Into 2010
• Toby Keith, Keith Urban Schedule First Stagecoach Festival Appearances
• Taylor Swift Wins in Three Categories at Nashville Music Awards

10/07/2009

• CMT Insider Interview: Toby Keith Talks About His New Album
• Lady Antebellum Receive Platinum Plaque, Schedule New Album
• Brad Paisley Reveals 2010 Tour Dates With Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore
• Trace Adkins Assists Wounded Police Officer on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
• American Idol's Kara DioGuardi Sings for Country Music Hall of Fame

10/06/2009

• Luke Bryan Keeps Chugging Along With Doin' My Thing
• Toby Keith Releases New Album, Prepares for European Tour
• Luke Bryan, Rosanne Cash, Steep Canyon Rangers Offer New Music
• CMT Insider: Carrie Underwood, Terri Clark Help Opry Go Pink

10/05/2009

• Willie Nelson Performing at T.J. Martell Foundation Gala
• Chuck Wicks Previews New Music at North Georgia State Fair
• Bluegrass Singer Dale Ann Bradley Finds a Fresh Start in Nashville
• Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Among 10 Performers Revealed for CMA Awards
• Gretchen Wilson Creates New Label, Redneck Records
• HOT DISH: Taylor Swift Moves Out, Miranda Lambert Moves Forward

10/03/2009

• Toby Keith Claims Top Country Song of the Week With "American Ride"

10/02/2009

• How Carrie Underwood Got Into Character for "Cowboy Casanova"
• IBMA Awards Go to Dailey & Vincent, Michael Cleveland, Dan Tyminski
• Grated Sweet Potato Pudding
• Steve Martin Plays Surprise Show at Station Inn After IBMA Awards
• Dierks Bentley Plans Miles & Music Charity Event in Phoenix on Nov. 21

10/01/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: A Conversation With Kris Kristofferson
• Patty Loveless Finds Her Inner Rhythm on Mountain Soul II
• Gloriana's "Silent Night" Included on A Very Special Christmas 7
• CMT's Invitation Only: Brooks & Dunn Scheduled for Oct. 30
• LeAnn Rimes Will Help Build Playground as ACM's Humanitarian Winner
• Dwight Yoakam Will Perform at California Bike Week's Love Ride