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11/29/2008

• Taylor Swift Persists With Country's Bestselling Album

11/28/2008

• CMT Insider Interview: Taylor Swift (Part 2 of 2)

11/27/2008

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Time for a Country Gratitude Day, Vol. III

11/26/2008

• Pecan Tassies
• CMT Insider Interview: Taylor Swift (Part 1 of 2)
• Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Taylor Swift to Play Cheyenne Frontier Days
• Miranda Lambert Named Field & Stream's Hero of the Year
• George Strait, LeAnn Rimes Encourage Texans to Restore Governor's Mansion
• Dixie Chicks' New Song Will Debut on RED(Wire)

11/25/2008

• Kenny Chesney Celebrates His Former Publicist's First Hit
• Trace Adkins Releases His 10th Album, X (Ten)
• Toby Keith Offers "War on Christmas" Digitally
• Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins Plans Solo Album in 2009

11/24/2008

• Trace Adkins' 10th Album Caps His Busiest Year Ever
• Rhonda Vincent Changes Rage Lineup
• The Raconteurs Enlist Ricky Skaggs, Ashley Monroe for Bluegrass Track
• Emerson Drive's David Pichette Becomes a Father
• Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift Among American Music Award Winners
• HOT DISH: The Zac Brown Band Gets Hot With "Chicken Fried"

11/22/2008

• Taylor Swift Tops the Charts: Need We Say More?

11/21/2008

• Mexican Beef Dish
• Kevin Costner Takes a Musical Route
• Tim McGraw Says Saturday Night Live Preparation Is Fun ... So Far
• Julianne Hough Not Returning to Dancing With the Stars Next Season
• Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Among Richest Famous Couples, Says Forbes

11/20/2008

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Taylor Swift's Great Leap Forward
• Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley Headlining Country Stampede
• Trace Adkins, George Strait, Taylor Swift Join Canadian Festival
• Pat Green's New Album Due Jan. 27
• Baked Ham
• Mexican Beef Dish

11/19/2008

• Battered but Buoyant, John Michael Montgomery Debuts New Album
• Bob Wills' Boxed Set of 1940s Radio Shows Due in January
• Taylor Swift's New Album Debuts at No. 1 on Pop and Country Charts
• Julianne Hough, Cody Linley Exit Dancing With the Stars

11/18/2008

• Blake Shelton's Startin' Fires Sparks New Phase of His Career
• Country Stars Assist Children's Hospital Through Project Paper Doll
• Bon Jovi's Next Album Won't Be Country, Sambora Says
• Patty Loveless, Richie McDonald to Sign Autographs at Hall of Fame
• Earl Scruggs' Ryman Concert Released on CD
• Blake Shelton, Randy Houser, Zac Brown Band Release New Albums

11/17/2008

• Reba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson Deliver the Goods in Birmingham, Ala.
• Hot Dish Extras With Hazel Smith - 11.17.08
• Clint Black Suing Manager in Label Dispute
• Jewel Plans $1 Sale of Her Album to Benefit Hall of Fame
• Luke Bryan Signs Miller Lite Sponsorship
• Bellamy Brothers' "Let Your Love Flow" Returns to UK Singles Chart
• Jeffrey Steele Releasing Albums Through Best Buy Stores
• HOT DISH: Hank Williams Jr. Plans to Run for U.S. Senate

11/15/2008

• Brad Paisley Peaks With Play, Taylor Swift at No. 1 Via "Love Story"

11/14/2008

• Pumpkin/Gingerbread Trifle
• Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Reflect on Wins at CMA Awards
• Actor David Keith Sues on Behalf of Planned Keith Whitley Movie
• Boxmasters to Tour With Willie Nelson
• Heavy Metal Bassist Sues "Country Western" Singer-Songwriter John Rich
• Three Girls and Their Buddy Announce February Shows
• The Mavericks' Raul Malo Plans Solo Album in March

11/13/2008

• Kenny Chesney's Advice to Fellow CMA Nominees: "Come Get Me"
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: CMA Awards Show a Mixed Blessing
• Shania Twain Returns to Nashville as CMA Awards Presenter
• Brad Paisley Says Concerts With Keith Urban Are in the Works
• Jason Aldean Provides Free Downloads, Streaming of New Single

11/12/2008

• Kenny Chesney Named CMA's Entertainer of the Year -- Again
• Paisley, Plant, Krauss and McAnally Are Early CMA Winners
• Hank Williams Jr. Celebrated as BMI's Newest Icon
• ASCAP Honors Darius Rucker, Clay Mills for "Don't Think I Don't Think About It"

11/11/2008

• Kenny Chesney Plays Surprise Show at Nashville Honky-Tonk
• Rascal Flatts, Jessica Simpson Announce Tour Dates
• Toby Keith's Beer for My Horses Now on DVD
• Jewel Helps Kiss Away Domestic Violence
• CMT Films, NASCAR Media Group Produce Ride of Their Lives
• Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Is SESAC's Songwriter of the Year
• Reba McEntire Signs New Record Deal With the Valory Music Co.
• Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood Earn Two People's Choice Nominations

11/10/2008

• Taylor Swift's Fascination With Fairy Tales Comes Through on New Album
• Country Producer Mark Bright Will Lead Christian Music Company
• Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood Lead in CMA Awards Poll
• CMT Radio, Westwood One Launching CMT Radio Live With Cody Alan
• Tim McGraw Will Host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 22
• Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman to Present CMA Award
• HOT DISH: Taylor Swift Prepares for Release of New Album

11/08/2008

• Toby Keith Tops Album Charts, But That Don't Make Him a Bad Guy

11/07/2008

• Pumpkin Cheesecake
• Toby Keith Is Ready for DVD Release of Beer for My Horses
• Gill, Hough, Owen, Rich and Wayne Added to CMA Awards Show
• Josh Turner Launches Scholarship Fund
• Tillis Family Schedules Holiday Tour
• Willie Nelson Seeks Obama's Support of Family Farmers

11/06/2008

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Presidential Campaign Lessons for Country Music
• Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Launches Common Thread Charity Events
• Martina McBride to Receive Nashville Symphony's Harmony Award
• Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker Set for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
• Cast Announced for Third Season of CMT's Gone Country

11/05/2008

• How Def Leppard Discovered Country Music and Taylor Swift
• Merle Haggard Recovering From Lung Surgery
• Jewel Will Headline Solo Acoustic Tour
• Book Excerpt: Behind the Grand Ole Opry Curtain

11/04/2008

• Keith Urban and Songwriters Celebrate Their Latest No. 1 Single
• Brad Paisley, Randy Owen Release New Albums
• Brooks & Dunn Speak to University of Tennessee Law Students
• CMT's Lance Smith Releases Children's Book

11/03/2008

• Rascal Flatts Reflect on 10-Year History in CMT Insider Interview
• Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus Added as CMA Presenters
• Kevin Costner and Modern West Headlining CMA Kickoff Concert
• Mindy McCready Completes Jail Sentence
• HOT DISH: Jack Ingram Talks About "That's a Man"

11/01/2008

• Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood Have Top Album and Song