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03/31/2006

• 9 to 5 Stars Reunite to Celebrate DVD Release
• Black to Re-Open Owens' Crystal Palace
• Merle Haggard Explores Another Interesting Year
• Jones Hospitalized in Nashville
• Keith Announces Big Summer Tour

03/30/2006

• Evans to Sing Anthem at Royals' Season Opener
• Black, Morgan, Sugarland Added to CMA Music Festival
• McGraw Films "When the Stars Go Blue" Video
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Buck Owens' Supercharged Music
• Hill, McGraw, Underwood, Urban Added to CMT Music Awards

03/29/2006

• Mellencamp, Underwood to Play Free NCAA Show
• Ralph Stanley to Release Carter Family Tribute
• Rhonda Vincent's New Album Due May 23
• Tin Pan South Festival Launches in Nashville
• SHeDAISY's New Music Has Nothing to Hide
• Hank Williams Jr. to Receive Johnny Cash Visionary Award

03/28/2006

• Buck Owens' Funeral Scheduled
• Joe Nichols' III Certified Gold
• New Essential Releases Include Jones, Orbison
• Opry Show Sells Out in D.C.
• Jessi Colter Makes a Solid Return With New CD
• Fashion Magazine Deems No Country Songs Sexy

03/27/2006

• McGraw Collects Second Volume of Hits
• George Jones Honored in Hometown Walk of Fame
• Cowan, Scott to Release New Albums
• Country Stars React to Buck Owens' Passing
• CMT Announces Digital Music Channel, Broadband Network
• Chesney Celebrates Early Birthday at Kentucky Concert
• HOT DISH: Lee Ann Womack Plans Her Summer Vacation
• Stuffed Cabbage

03/26/2006

• A Look at Buck Owens' Greatest Hits
• Heart Attack Apparent Cause of Buck Owens' Death

03/25/2006

• Buck Owens Dead at Age 76
• McGraw's Rising "Stars" Already in Radio's Top 20

03/24/2006

• Stars and Fans Honor Bluegrass Great Bobby Osborne
• Graceland Designated National Historic Landmark
• Air Date Changes for McGraw Special
• Diamond Rio at the Races
• Famed Singer-Songwriter Cindy Walker Dies in Texas

03/23/2006

• Haggard Joins Dylan for Another Tour
• Phil Vassar Adds Familiar Songs to Greatest Hits Package
• Graceland Opens Elvis After Dark Exhibit
• Lucinda, Miller Williams Play Nashville Shows
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Johnny Cash Treasure Chest on the Way

03/22/2006

• Adkins and Wilson Co-Headlining Redneck Revolution Tour
• Strait Debuts First New Video in Four Years
• McGraw, Rascal Flatts Schedule TV Appearances
• Police Investigate Allegation Involving Hank Williams Jr.
• 20 Questions With Ron White

03/21/2006

• Brooks & Dunn Break Houston Rodeo's Attendance Record
• Rhett Akins, Jamey Johnson to Tour Together
• Cary, Merritt Among N.C. Artists on Compilation
• Kenny Rogers Continues to Live the Dream

03/20/2006

• Ten Things Learned at South by Southwest 2006
• USO Honoring Craig Morgan
• Sheryl Crow Reschedules Some Tour Dates
• Leahy's Motor Home Involved in Fatal Crash
• George Jones Remains on His Own Record Label
• Lee Ann Womack Serenades at Equality Dinner
• ASCAP, BMI Honor Josh Turner and Writers of "Your Man"
• HOT DISH: Willie, Ray and Merle Get Together
• Egg Sandwich

03/18/2006

• Van Morrison, Norah Jones Visit the Country Top 10

03/17/2006

• Tom Wopat Arrested for Drunk Driving
• George Jones Signs New Record Deal
• Unreleased Sparks, Grascals Tracks on MerleFest CD
• NASCAR Owner-Driver Bobby Hamilton to Start Cancer Treatments
• Finding an Afternoon Buzz at South by Southwest
• Garth Brooks Promises More From Wal-Mart

03/16/2006

• Big & Rich, Martina McBride Sing Motown in the Big Apple
• Hank Williams Jr.'s Daughters Still Hospitalized in Memphis
• CMA Music Festival Being Promoted on the Road
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Willie Scores Again With a Stellar New CD
• Chesney Announces Nashville Stadium Show
• Banana Nut Bread

03/15/2006

• Hank Williams Jr.'s Daughters Injured in Traffic Accident
• South by Southwest Conference Underway in Austin
• Clark Parts With Mercury, Byrd Signs New Deal
• T Bone Burnett to Release New Album and a Compilation

03/14/2006

• Chesney Announces Dates for Summer Tour
• Allan, Nichols, Turner, Yearwood Added to CMA Fest
• Pat Green to Open Shows for Dave Matthews Band
• Willie Nelson Releases You Don't Know Me
• New Releases Include Collaborations, Compilations
• Sirius to Relaunch Trucking Channel
• Adkins Endorses Trucker Technology
• Bon Jovi's Duet With Jennifer Nettles Hits the Country Top 10

03/13/2006

• Little Big Town's The Road to Here Certified Gold
• Rock Hall to Induct Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Darryl Worley, Whiskey Company Team for Tour
• Lari White Takes Johnny Cash Songs to Broadway
• HOT DISH: Reese Witherspoon's Southern Charm Shines Through

03/11/2006

• Alan Jackson Blessed With No. 1 Album Debut

03/10/2006

• Aldean, Little Big Town, Van Zant to Play CMT Block Party
• Big & Rich, Keith Urban to Play Sturgis Festival
• Several Country Artists Receive RIAA Digital Certifications
• Country Music Hall of Fame Opens Ray Charles Exhibit
• Neil Young, Jonathan Demme Host Nashville Premiere of Concert Film
• Dixie Chicks' New Album Coming May 23

03/09/2006

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Ray Charles Has Foot in the Door of the Hall of Fame
• McGraw Steps In for Crow at Bob Costas Benefit
• Tennessee State Museum to Open Country Exhibit
• Del McCoury Band's Gospel Album Coming in June
• Chesney Sets Stadium Show With Bentley, Underwood, Wilson
• McGraw and Hill Criticize Government's Response to Hurricane Katrina

03/08/2006

• Young to Attend Nashville Screening of Heart of Gold
• Country Stars Paint Birdhouses for Charity
• Skaggs' Mandolin Accompanies SEC Basketball Clips
• Underwood, Rascal Flatts and Other Acts React to ACM Nominations
• Van Morrison Offers Country Songs to a Nashville Audience
• Brad Paisley Scores Six ACM Nominations

03/07/2006

• Underwood to Sing on Letterman, Regis & Kelly
• Country's New Releases Plentiful This Week
• Sammy Kershaw Signs With Category 5
• Funeral Services Scheduled for Johnny Cash's Sister
• Jamey Johnson Stirs Fans With "The Dollar"

03/06/2006

• Bogguss, Crowell, Wayne to Play Tin Pan South
• NASCAR Hall of Fame Chooses Charlotte
• Charlie Hodge, Former Elvis Presley Sideman, Dies
• 10 Women With Something to Say
• Noodle Dish
• HOT DISH: Tim McGraw Works Overtime to Promote Album and Tour
• Reese Witherspoon Wins Oscar for Portrayal of June Carter Cash

03/04/2006

• Turner and Underwood Top Billboard's Country Charts

03/03/2006

• McGraw's Hits Compilation to Feature Four New Songs
• Cash's Personal File Album to Be Released in May
• Springsteen to Cover Seeger's Songs on New Album
• Show Dog, Big Machine Labels End Partnership
• Gender Identity and Country Music Merge in Transamerica

03/02/2006

• Rascal Flatts, Underwood to Announce ACM Nominees
• McGraw, Hill Tour Sells 350,000 Tickets So Far
• Jason McCoy Named CMA Global Country Artist
• Funeral Services Set for Cyrus' Father
• Montgomery Gentry Join USO Tour
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Is Country Music Headed Straight to Heaven or Straight to Hell?
• Carrie Underwood Announces 41 Tour Dates

03/01/2006

• Claire Lynch to Release First Album in Six Years
• Underwood to Sing on American Idol
• Evans Speaks Out About Eating Disorders
• Shannon Brown Finally Releases Her First Album