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05/30/2009

• Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley Take Command of Album and Songs Charts

05/29/2009

• Ten Prime George Strait Videos
• CMT Crossroads: Taylor Swift and Def Leppard to Be Released on DVD
• Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser and Guests Perform at Ryman Auditorium
• Cheesy Cheese Ball
• John Rich Free on Bond on Assault and Harassment Charges

05/28/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Watch This Group, Sugarland
• Big Kenny, Scott Borchetta Are Judges on New Season of Can You Duet
• Clint Black and Joe Nichols to Appear at Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
• CMT Insider: Reba McEntire Talks About "Strange" Video

05/27/2009

• Country Stars Can't Say Enough Good Things About George Strait
• Grand Jury to Consider Case of Gary Allan's Alleged Stalker
• BMI Salutes Rodney Atkins and Songwriter Angelo for "It's America"
• Mindy McCready Selected for Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew
• Kid Rock Announces Summer Tour Sponsorship
• Montgomery Gentry Selected for Grand Ole Opry Membership

05/26/2009

• George Strait Reminds Cincinnati Audience Why He's Artist of the Decade
• Hearing Scheduled for Woman Charged With Stalking Gary Allan
• CMT Insider: Jamey Johnson Humbled by Music Industry's Support
• Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett Dies at Age 45

05/25/2009

• Blake Shelton Shares His 10 Favorite George Strait Songs
• HOT DISH: A Kind Word Can Mean So Much
• Comedian Bill Engvall to Host the 2009 CMT Music Awards

05/23/2009

• Another Week at No. 1 for Hannah Montana CD and Sugarland's "It Happens"

05/22/2009

• Eric Church's New Music Takes on a More Comfortable Feeling
• Doyle Lawson, Ricky Skaggs Performing During Ryman Bluegrass Series
• Jack Ingram Filming Episode of Army Wives TV Series
• Fried Green Tomatoes

05/21/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: New Sounds From Holly Williams and Del McCoury
• Taylor Swift Accepts BMI President's Award in L.A.
• Carrie Underwood Is American Idol's Top Earner
• Vince Gill, Amy Grant Will Host Concert for Disabled Veterans

05/20/2009

• Buddy Miller Earns Five Americana Nominations
• Jamey Johnson Celebrates His Proudest Moment at Gold Party
• Martina McBride Performs on The Bachelorette on Monday
• Jason Aldean Releasing "Big Green Tractor" as Next Single
• George Strait's Brother's Death Ruled Accidental
• Hot Dish Extras With Hazel Smith - 5.19.09

05/19/2009

• Kenny Chesney Releases Greatest Hits II
• Bluegrass Singer Dale Ann Bradley Among New Album Releases
• Keith Urban, Steve Martin to Perform on American Idol Finale
• Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift Top Nominees at 2009 CMT Music Awards

05/18/2009

• Barbara Mandrell, Roy Clark, Charlie McCoy Join Country Music Hall of Fame
• CMT Insider: Luke Bryan Shoots "Do I" Music Video
• CMT Music Award Finalists Will Be Revealed Tuesday Morning
• Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood to Sign Autographs at CMA Music Festival
• New Episodes of The Singing Bee Premiering on CMT
• HOT DISH: Visiting With Phil Vassar and Remembering Willie Nelson's Friend

05/16/2009

• Sugarland Takes Top Song Slot With "It Happens"

05/15/2009

• Kenny Chesney Lives Those Songs Again in Alabama Concert
• Keith Urban Hits the Ground Running at Minnesota Tour Stop
• Rollin' on the River: BMI Salutes Writers of George Strait's "River of Love"
• CMT Insider: Jason Aldean Celebrates Latest No. 1 Single
• Jim Lauderdale, Buddy Miller Confirmed for Americana Awards Show
• Hot Chicken Salad

05/14/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Music Industry's Future Parallels That of Newspapers
• Taylor Swift Profiled on One-Hour Episode of Dateline NBC
• Carrie Underwood Returns to American Idol
• CMT Insider News: Craig Morgan Performs for Military Families

05/13/2009

• BMI Salutes Jason Aldean and Writers of "She's Country"
• Ten Prime Alison Krauss Videos: Understated Triumphs
• Kenny Chesney's Management Acquired by Front Line
• Gillian Welch Prepares Summer Festival Dates

05/12/2009

• Dailey & Vincent Return With Brothers From Different Mothers
• Alan Jackson, Shania Twain Songs Among New Rock Band Tracks
• Trace Adkins Will Play Free Show for Armed Forces Day
• Del McCoury Releases Two New Bluegrass Projects

05/11/2009

• Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley Added to CMT Music Awards
• The Greencards Hope to Charm Listeners With Fascination
• Tracy Lawrence Hosting Final Homecoming Concert in Arkansas
• Taylor Swift Appearing on Oprah
• Noted Guitarist Stephen Bruton Dies in Los Angeles
• HOT DISH: Kate and Kacey Are Like Two Peas in a Pod

05/09/2009

• Hannah Montana Soundtrack Tops Country Chart for Second Week
• Bill Anderson Continues Canadian Tour

05/08/2009

• Keith Whitley's Musical Legacy Endures Two Decades After His Death
• Dolly Parton and Broadway Friends Talk About Their Tony Nominations
• Beanfeast
• Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley Receive CMA International Awards
• Billy Currington to Play Darlington Raceway
• Brenda Lee Hosting Sunday Mornin' Country During CMA Music Fest

05/07/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: How to Fix Country Music
• Poodie Locke, Willie Nelson's Stage Manager, Dies in Texas
• Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Ean Evans Succumbs to Cancer
• Little Big Town, Josh Turner Added to CMA Fest's Nightly Concerts
• George Strait Schedules Stadium Show in Houston
• Jennifer Nettles' Illness Forces Sugarland to Cancel Shows With Keith Urban

05/06/2009

• Ten Prime Toby Keith Videos: A Man of Many Faces
• CMT Insider Interview: Kenny Chesney Talks About Stormy Concert in Dallas
• Kellie Pickler, Lance Smith Will Reveal CMT Music Awards Finalists
• Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 Musical Earns Four Tony Nominations
• Toby Keith, Trace Adkins Extend Tour Through September

05/05/2009

• Jeff Cook Pursues Allstar Goodtime Band in Alabama's Retirement
• Trace Adkins Will Appear on Celebrity Apprentice Finale
• Camp Nashville Postponed Until 2010
• Kenny Chesney Returning to Dallas Stadium on May 17
• Jason Aldean's "She's Country" Certified as Gold Digital Download
• Josh Gracin Offers New Song, Confirms Split From Label

05/04/2009

• Thanks to a White Trash Ho, Joey & Rory Find Country Success
• Luke Bryan Releases New Single; Next Album Due Oct. 2
• Copyright Lawsuit Against Phil Vassar, Craig Wiseman Dismissed
• Eli Young Band Will Sing on Tonight Show With Jay Leno
• Clint Black Fired From Celebrity Apprentice
• HOT DISH: Has 9 to 5: The Musical Scored a 10?

05/02/2009

• Soundtrack to Hannah Montana: The Movie Bows at No. 1

05/01/2009

• Tickets Go on Sale for 2009 CMT Music Awards
• Squash Casserole
• CMT Insider Interview: Keith Urban
• Taylor Swift Reflects on Her Concert at a Virginia High School
• Alan Jackson Adds Tour Dates to Summer Tour
• Toby Keith Plans New Restaurant in Michigan
• Reba McEntire's New Album Due Aug. 18