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07/31/2009

• Sour Cream Apple Bars
• Taylor Swift Joins Ensemble Cast of Romantic Comedy, Valentine's Day
• Jennifer Nettles Tells CMT Insider About Sugarland's Recent Cancellations
• BMI Honors Bobby Pinson for Co-writing Two No. 1 Sugarland Singles
• Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Honoring the Late Keith Whitley
• Ralph Stanley Tones Down Criticisms in Autobiography

07/30/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Garth Brooks' Musical Progeny: Monster or Misunderstood?
• Cross Canadian Ragweed Among Americana Festival Performers
• Can You Duet Finalists Perform at Country Music Hall of Fame Luncheon
• CMT Insider: Gloriana Anxious to Release Debut Album

07/29/2009

• Kenny Chesney's Music Videos: On the Beach and on the Sidelines
• 9 to 5: The Musical Closing on Broadway
• Lady Antebellum Earns First Gold Digital Single
• Larry the Cable Guy Taping CMT Christmas Special With Zac Brown Band, Billy Currington
• Reba McEntire Will Perform at Canadian CMA Awards

07/28/2009

• Dolly Parton Reflects on Moving to Nashville, Making Smart Decisions
• Gretchen Wilson, Sony Music Part Ways
• Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser Headlining CMT on Tour '09
• Vince Gill Subject of First Grammy Salute to Country Music
• Kenny Chesney's Duet With Dave Matthews, "I'm Alive," Sent to Country Radio
• Michelle Branch's Upcoming Album Will Feature Dwight Yoakam
• Tim McGraw's New Album, Southern Voice, Due Oct. 20

07/27/2009

• CMT Insider: Alan Jackson Interview at Aquapalooza
• Taylor Swift Sets Record Attendance at North Dakota State Fair
• Jason Aldean Schedules Live DVD for Aug. 25
• Jamey Johnson, Wilco Join Farm Aid Lineup
• New Riders of the Purple Sage Founder John Dawson Dies
• HOT DISH: The First Family Gets a Taste of Country Music

07/25/2009

• Billy Currington's "People Are Crazy" Is This Week's Top Country Song

07/24/2009

• Egg Custard Pie
• Charlie Robison Bandages the Wounds of Divorce in Beautiful Day
• Michelle Branch Showcases New Material at Private Showcase
• Alan Jackson Heads to the Lake for Aquapalooza Concert
• Brad Paisley Blogs About White House Performance

07/23/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Jamey Johnson and Miranda Lambert's Sad Songs
• Darryl Worley Raises Almost $56,000 at Songwriter Events
• Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Continues Vocal Rest This Weekend
• Josh Turner Kicks Off NSAI's "It All Begins With a Song" Performance Series

07/22/2009

• CMT Insider: Gary Allan's Attorney Discusses Restraining Order in Stalking Case
• Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley and Charley Pride Charm White House Crowd
• Kenny Chesney "Sad to See" Negative Response to Sugarland Cancellations
• Taylor Swift's "Picture to Burn" on New Video Game, Band Hero
• Joe Nichols Releasing Album, Old Things New, on Sept. 29

07/21/2009

• Hank Williams Jr. Says New Album Is His Last for Curb Records
• Restraining Order Issued in Gary Allan Stalker Case
• Rascal Flatts Offers iTunes Pass for Previously Unreleased Music
• Radney Foster Celebrates Birthday With Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker
• John Fogerty Joined by Bruce Springsteen, Eagles on Next Album
• Sam Bush Tapped for Americana Lifetime Achievement Honor

07/20/2009

• CMT Insider: Rascal Flatts at Wrigley Field
• Faith Hill Emphasizes Her Hits at Hollywood Bowl Concert
• Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles "Sang Too Much," Leading to Canceled Shows
• Brad Paisley's White House Performance Will Be Streamed Live
• Trace Adkins Drawn as Luke McBain, Action Hero
• Jack Ingram's New Album, Big Dreams & High Hopes, Due Aug. 25
• HOT DISH: Brad Paisley Enjoys Best of Family Life and Career

07/18/2009

• Lady Antebellum's "I Run to You" Claims Top Country Song Title

07/17/2009

• A Dozen Country Artists From the 1980s to Rediscover
• Jamey Johnson Plans New Album for Fall
• Merle Haggard Cancels Tour Dates Due to Illness
• Faith Hill Will Play Hollywood Bowl This Weekend
• Kid Rock May Recruit Martina McBride for Next Album
• Terri Clark Selling Concert CD on the Road and Web Site

07/16/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: What's Country and What's Not?
• Farm Aid 2009 Coming to St. Louis
• Jason Aldean Signs Endorsement Deal With Wrangler
• Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Buddy Miller to Play With Nashville Symphony

07/15/2009

• Shawn Colvin Knows Her Country Music
• Kenny Chesney Schedules Special Show in Seattle
• Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley Will Perform at White House
• Vince Gill Sings on Daughtry's New Album, Leave This Town
• Luke Bryan's New Album, Doin' My Thing, Due Oct. 6
• Miley Cyrus to Play a Fairy in Upcoming Film, Wings
• Hot Dish Extras With Hazel Smith - 7.15.09

07/14/2009

• Twelve Prime Videos: Martina McBride Should Be on Broadway
• Country Artists Join Actor Jeremy Piven for Nashville Premiere of The Goods
• Willie Nelson's Lost Highway Will Include Three New Songs
• Taylor Swift Plans New Version of "You Belong With Me" for MTV's VMAs
• CMT Insider: Phil Vassar, James Denton on the Video Set
• Writers of "Start a Band" Celebrate a No. 1 Single
• Sara Evans Will Sing at All-Star Game

07/13/2009

• Balancing Solo Careers, Big & Rich Reunite for Summer Tour
• Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley Marries
• Toby Keith Plans Fall Release of New Album, American Ride
• Trace Adkins Films Episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
• HOT DISH: Country Music Reflects Reality in Steve McNair Murder

07/11/2009

• Brad Paisley's American Saturday Night Claims Top Album Slot

07/10/2009

• Life Is Always Changing for Singer-Songwriter Ryan Bingham
• Pasta Salad
• Kenny Chesney Plans Central Park Performance for Good Morning America
• Garth Brooks, Jim Foglesong, Allen Reynolds Set for Leadership Music Honor
• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Releasing Speed of Life in September

07/09/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: CD Sales Down for Country, but Digital Downloads Up
• Alan Jackson Updates Cookbook, Offers Signed Copies on Web Site
• Reba McEntire, Hank Williams Jr. Will Open Alabama Concert Venue
• Carrie Underwood, Rodney Atkins Schedule Free Shows at Fort Campbell, Ky.
• Hot Dish Extras With Hazel Smith - 7.9.09

07/08/2009

• Darryl Worley's Tough-Love Outlook Imitates Life on New Album
• Hot Dish Extras With Hazel Smith 7.8.09 - Remembering Michael Jackson
• Jennette McCurdy of Nickelodeon's iCarly Signs With Capitol Nashville
• Patty Loveless Plans Mountain Soul II for September Release
• Rosanne Cash Announces Track Listing for New Covers Album

07/07/2009

• Country Stars Remember Michael Jackson
• North Carolina State Fair Books Kellie Pickler and Other Local Talent
• George Strait Releasing New Album, Twang, on Aug. 11
• Carrie Underwood's New Album Scheduled for Nov. 3

07/06/2009

• John Mellencamp Explains His Influence (or Not) on Country Music
• Carrie Underwood Salutes Teachers, Including Her Mom and Sisters
• Rascal Flatts Will Perform on The Today Show Friday
• Billy Currington Will Join CMA Songwriter Series in New York City
• The Browns Celebrate 50th Anniversary of "The Three Bells"
• Toby Keith's Golf Classic Raises $550,000
• HOT DISH: Michael Jackson's Death Provides a Cautionary Tale

07/03/2009

• Dierks Bentley Scores No. 1 Song as Hannah Montana CD Continues Reign

07/02/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Elvis, Hank, Michael: Killed by Fame
• Sausage and Egg Casserole
• Brad Paisley Books Good Morning America, Live! With Regis and Kelly
• Wynonna Will Sign Autographs, Sing With Nashville Symphony on July 4
• Terri Clark Plans New Album for Independent Release in September

07/01/2009

• 10 Independent Albums You Might Have Missed
• Alan Jackson Lists Nashville-Area Home for $38 Million
• David Nail, Singer of "Red Light," Releasing New Album on Aug. 18
• Old Crow Medicine Show Plans Live DVD on Aug. 18