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06/30/2010

• Jaron and the Long Road to Love Strike a Nerve With "Pray for You"
• Brooks & Dunn Add Sara Evans, Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert to Last Rodeo Tour
• CMT Presents Jimmy Buffett & Friends Live From the Gulf Coast Airs Live on July 11
• Buddy Miller Named Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Artist-in-Residence
• Jay and Allison DeMarcus Expecting First Child
• Travis Tritt Plans to Launch His Own Label for Next Album

06/29/2010

• Uncle Kracker Makes Country Fans "Smile"
• Taylor Swift on Forbes' List of Most Powerful Celebrities
• Brad Paisley Will Be Joined by Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice at AquaPalooza
• Vince Gill, Amy Grant Announce 11-City Christmas Tour

06/28/2010

• Jimmy Buffett & Friends Concert in Gulf Shores Rescheduled for July 11
• Jewel Savors Satisfaction of Balancing Life With Sweet and Wild Career
• Keith Urban Replacing Brooks & Dunn at Canadian Festival
• Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Concerts Canceled After Montana Tornado
• Trace Adkins' New Album, Cowboy's Back in Town, Arrives Aug. 17
• Sugarland Announce New Single, The Incredible Machine Album Release
• HOT DISH: Sandra Bullock Helps Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Nashville Flood Victims

06/26/2010

• Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum Still Dwell in Chart Penthouses

06/25/2010

• Stewed Tomatoes
• Robert Plant Introduces Band of Joy During Low-Key Gathering in New York
• Keith Urban, Darius Rucker Performing at Country Stampede This Weekend
• Jake Owen, Josh Turner Join Oklahoma State Fair Lineup
• Justin Townes Earle, Raul Malo Plan September Album Releases
• Del McCoury Earns NEA National Heritage Fellowship

06/24/2010

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Gulf Coast Disaster Hits Music, Too
• Miranda Lambert Releasing "Only Prettier" as Next Single, Video
• Loretta Lynn's Memoir, Coal Miner's Daughter, Will Be Reissued
• Rascal Flatts Named Ambassadors for Teen Suicide Prevention
• Roy Rogers' Horse, Trigger, Will Be Auctioned With Museum Collection
• Memorial Service Planned for Singer-Songwriter Larry Jon Wilson

06/23/2010

• Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Headline Flood Relief Extravaganza
• Fans Grab Free Tickets for Jimmy Buffett & Friends Concert
• Kellie Pickler Engaged to Songwriter Kyle Jacobs
• Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson Recognized by Library of Congress
• Julianne Hough Keeps Role in Footloose Remake, Due in April 2011
• Nashville Date of Lilith Fair Canceled

06/22/2010

• Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Friends Ready for Nashville Rising Concert
• Brooks & Dunn Reschedule Numerous Tour Dates Due to Vocal Rest
• Kenny Chesney Schedules New Album, Hemingway's Whiskey, for Sept. 28
• Brooks & Dunn Make VIP Tickets Available for Last Rodeo Tour Finale
• Jaron and the Long Road to Love's Debut Album Among New Releases

06/21/2010

• Jimmy Buffett and CMT Present a Live Concert From the Gulf Coast
• Brooks & Dunn Reschedule Two Shows, Cancel Nashville Appearance
• Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser Sing on Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Album
• LeAnn Rimes' Divorce Finalized
• Farm Aid Photo Exhibit Opens Friday at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• HOT DISH: Remembering Jimmy Dean

06/19/2010

• CMT to Air Jimmy Buffett's Free Concert With Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown
• Miranda Lambert's "The House That Built Me" Holds Firm at No. 1

06/18/2010

• Green Beans and New Potatoes
• Incognito Bandito: Toby Keith's Undercover Club Gig in New York City
• Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Sell Beverly Hills Home
• Julianne Hough Performing at College World Series Event
• Kenny Chesney Completes Work on High School Football Documentary
• Trace Adkins Expresses Opposition to Oil Drilling Moratorium in Gulf of Mexico
• John Mayer Presents Taylor Swift With Major Songwriting Award
• CMT Partners with Metro Nashville Public Schools to Support "The Academies of Nashville"

06/17/2010

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Songs About Oil Spills and BP?
• Rascal Flatts Tapped for Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Billy Joe Shaver Turns in His Gun, Receives Fine in Plea Bargain
• Randy Owen Announces Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
• CMT Crossroads: The Steve Miller Band and Kenny Chesney Airs July 9

06/16/2010

• CMT Insider Interview: Taylor Swift on Conclusion of Tour, Summer Plans
• Little Big Town Schedule New Album, The Reason Why, for Aug. 24
• Alison Krauss Contributes New Recording to Get Low Film Soundtrack
• Nine Music Videos Will Debut on CMT, CMT.com and CMT Pure This Weekend

06/15/2010

• Joe Nichols, Peach Pickers Celebrate Another Hit, "Gimmie That Girl"
• Jimmy Dean to Be Interred in Piano-Shaped Mausoleum
• Martina McBride Helps YWCA Raise More Than $100,000 at Auction
• Taylor Swift Among Country Artists Receiving Teen Choice Award Nominations
• Garth Brooks Announces Dates for More Concerts in Las Vegas
• CMA Music Festival Logs Record Attendance, Near-Record Temperatures

06/14/2010

• Brad Paisley Gives Fans a Happy Sendoff at CMA Music Festival
• Taylor Swift Grants Fan Wishes During 15-Hour Meet-and-Greet at CMA Music Festival
• Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Add Artists, Release Tickets for Flood Relief Concert
• Broadway Actor Levi Kries Wins Tony Award for Portraying Jerry Lee Lewis
• HOT DISH: Kid Rock Is My Hero!
• Country Music Hall of Fame Member Jimmy Dean Dies at Age 81

06/13/2010

• Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride Sweat It Out With Fans at CMA Music Festival Concert
• Spinach Salad

06/12/2010

• Gretchen Wilson, Rodney Atkins, Randy Houser Perform at CMA Fan Social
• Rascal Flatts Delight Fans, Receive Honors From CMT During CMA Music Fest
• Kid Rock, Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert Excite CMA Music Festival Fans
• Vince Gill Hosts Fan Club Party
• Lady Antebellum's Need You Now Stays at No. 1 -- Still

06/11/2010

• CMA Music Festival Concert Sparkles With Carrie Underwood and Other Top Stars
• Brad Paisley Charms Crowd at His Outdoor Fan Club Party
• Martina McBride Gives Fans the Ultimate Studio Experience at Fan Club Party
• Josh Turner Treats His Fans to Breakfast, Music and Homemade Ice Cream
• Miranda Lambert's Annual Fan Club Party Is a Family Tradition

06/10/2010

• CMT Music Award Winner Carrie Underwood Calls Fiancé "My Biggest Prize"
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Country Music's Midyear Report Card
• The Judds Welcome Crowds to CMA Music Festival, Announce Tour Dates
• With Fans Cheering, Chris Young Sings at No. 1 Party for "The Man I Want to Be"
• Toby Keith Will Perform With Boston Pops on Fourth of July
• CMT One Country Supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee After the Recent Flood Disaster at the "2010 CMT Music Awards"
• CMT Music Awards Host Kid Rock Says He'll Never Purposely Cut a Country Album

06/09/2010

• It's Carrie Underwood's Night at the 2010 CMT Music Awards
• Tim McGraw Charms Music Business Crowd
• Darius Rucker Concert Raises $48,720 for St. Jude Children's Hospital
• Shania Twain's Divorce From Robert "Mutt" Lange Finalized
• Country Stars and Other Celebrities Ready for 2010 CMT Music Awards
• Sunday Mornin' Country Concert Honors Roy Clark

06/08/2010

• Laura Bell Bundy, James Otto, Joe Nichols Plan Free Video Streams of Private Parties
• CMT Insider Interview: Kid Rock Talks About Hosting the 2010 CMT Music Awards
• Jamey Johnson's New Album, The Guitar Song, Due Sept. 14
• Dierks Bentley, Jewel, Clay Walker Release New Albums
• Rascal Flatts Set for Today's Summer Concert Series on Friday
• Kris Kristofferson, Terri Clark Will Sing at Tootsie's 50th Anniversary Show
• Ty Herndon's Journey On Leads Independent Releases
• Dierks Bentley, Danny Gokey, Josh Turner Signing Autographs at Country Music Hall of Fame

06/07/2010

• Country Headliners Hank Williams Jr., Kenny Chesney Cap BamaJam
• CMT Music Awards Add Country Stars, Celebrities as Presenters
• George Strait Named Top Country Artist of Past 25 Years by Billboard
• Jimmy Wayne, Bryan Foods Donate Food to Flood Victims
• CMT One Country, Trisha Yearwood Will Present $40,000 to Feeding America
• HOT DISH: Fans Invade Nashville for CMA Music Festival, CMT Music Awards

06/05/2010

• Miranda Lambert's "House" Claims Highest Address on Country Songs Chart

06/04/2010

• Chely Wright Discusses Coming Out and Hitting the Road
• CMT Summer of Music Brings New Music Videos, New Series Episodes
• More Performers Announced for 2010 CMT Music Awards
• Julianne Hough Ships New Single, "Is That So Wrong"
• Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood Plan Tuesday Night Opry Performances
• Hello Dolly's

06/03/2010

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Kid Rock's Debut as Host Invites Speculation
• Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts Will Sign Autographs During CMA Music Festival
• Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean Hitting Field for City of Hope Softball Game
• Kellie Pickler Will Sign Autographs, Perform at Opry Shop on June 10
• CMA Schedules ABC Special for Sept. 1, CMA Awards for Nov. 10

06/02/2010

• Mary Chapin Carpenter Considers The Age of Miracles
• George Strait Announces Fall Tour Dates, DVD Reissue
• Jamey Johnson, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, John Mayer Join CMT Music Awards
• Taylor Swift Schedules 13-Hour Meet-and-Greet During CMA Music Festival
• Toby Keith's Charity Event Raises Nearly $600,000

06/01/2010

• Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney Deliver Strong Performances at Bayou Country Superfest
• Alan Jackson's Home Sells for $28 Million
• The Lost Trailers, Known for "Holler Back," Announce Breakup
• Cherryholmes' IV Among New Independent Releases
• Dixie Chicks' Playlist Offers Remastered Versions of Hits, Fan Favorites
• Country Throwdown Tour Cancels Four Shows Due to Low Sales, Competition