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08/30/2008

• Keith Urban's "Shirt" Is Top Song, Sugarland Still Has No. 1 Album

08/29/2008

• Billy Currington Talks About Little Bit of Everything
• Toby Keith, Jessica Simpson Featured in ABC Special for Troops
• Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley on Billy Graham Film Soundtrack
• Kix Brooks Says Obama's Use of "Only in America" Is "Ironic," "Flattering"
• Vern Gosdin Preparing 40 Years of the Voice

08/28/2008

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: "Artist X" Has Lost the Mojo
• Tim McGraw's Greatest Hits 3 Arrives Oct. 7
• Trace Adkins Heading to Persian Gulf for USO Tour
• John Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy Performing at GOP Convention
• John Oates Records Solo Album in Nashville
• Eli Young Band, Randy Rogers Band Promote Voter Registration

08/27/2008

• Kenny Chesney Leads Tribute to Nashville's Bradley Family
• Rascal Flatts Record New Version of "Bob That Head" for College Football
• Billy Currington's New Album Arrives Oct. 14
• Grammy Winners Will Honor Glen Campbell at Americana Music Conference

08/26/2008

• Jessica Simpson Pays Her Dues at California Concert
• Blake Shelton Celebrates "Home" at No. 1
• Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn Featured on Little Feat Album
• The Lost Trailers, Jimmy Wayne Release New Albums
• Keith Urban Suffers Slipped Disc, but No Shows Are Canceled
• Josh Turner Appearing at CMA Songwriters Series in NYC
• Patty Loveless Plans First Tour in Three Years

08/25/2008

• Keith Urban Overcomes Long Flight to Thrill California Fans
• New American Idol Judge Has Written for Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill
• Sugarland, Sheryl Crow Perform at Democratic Convention Kickoff Concert
• Tim McGraw Headlining Music City Jam at CRS
• Julianne Hough, Hannah Montana Actor Unite for Dancing With the Stars
• Fried Okra
• HOT DISH: Kimberly Williams-Paisley Is in the Kitchen

08/23/2008

• Sugarland and Swift Still Own No. 1 Country Album, Song

08/22/2008

• Kenny Chesney Delivers Lucky Old Sun on Oct. 14
• Kid Rock Offers Views on Music Industry, Politics ... and Oprah
• Garth Brooks Surprises CMT's Hazel Smith at Awards Ceremony
• Famed Session Drummer Buddy Harman Dies
• Hot Dish Extras With Hazel Smith - 8.22.08
• Rascal Flatts' Greatest Hits Arriving Oct. 28

08/21/2008

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: What Kid Rock and Kitty Wells Can Teach Today's Country
• Sheryl Crow Offers Free Downloads During Voter Registration Drive
• Rosanne Cash Will Headline Johnny Cash Flower Pickin' Festival

08/20/2008

• Crystal Shawanda Embraces the Dawn of a New Day
• Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift Extend Tour
• Tim McGraw's Swampstock Slated for Sept. 13
• Trace Adkins, 38 Special Tape CMT Crossroads
• Brad Paisley Sells More Than 500,000 Concert Tickets in 2008

08/19/2008

• Dolly Parton's Fans Flock to Dollywood for Charity Concerts
• Cheese Cake
• Hunts Manwich Sloppy Joe's
• Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes Join Cancer Concert
• Crystal Shawanda Releases New Album in U.S.
• Jerry Douglas Releases New Album, Glide

08/18/2008

• Taylor Swift Electrifies Her Fans in Savannah, Ga.
• Cherryholmes Among Upcoming Bluegrass Releases
• Songwriter Bruce Robison Releasing New Album on Sept. 2
• Rosanne Cash Issues Statement on Use of Johnny Cash's Name
• Creamed Corn
• HOT DISH: Brad Paisley Becomes Country Music's Play Boy

08/16/2008

• Sugarland Holds Top Album Slot, Taylor Swift Cops No. 1 Song

08/15/2008

• Jessica Simpson Is Ready for the Country
• Producer Jerry Wexler Dies, Signed Willie Nelson in the '70s
• Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts Sing Out From Greeting Cards
• John Rich's McCain Song to Be Featured at GOP Convention
• Willie Nelson Tackles Fiction in Latest Book Project

08/14/2008

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Country Quiz: Test Your Country Knowledge
• Dierks Bentley Enlists Tim McGraw, John Rich for Motorcycle Ride
• Music Row Helps Alan Jackson Celebrate Sales of 50 Million Albums
• Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley Releasing DVDs From Austin City Limits
• Kenny Chesney's Stage Techs Escape Injury in Tour Bus Accident
• Waylon Jennings' Final Recordings Slated for Oct. 21

08/13/2008

• Montgomery Gentry Join Writers to Toast "Back When I Knew It All"
• Lucinda Williams Releasing New Album on Oct. 14
• CMT on Tour Features Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum
• Taylor Swift Donates $100,000 to Red Cross, Responds to VMA Nomination

08/12/2008

• Hanging Out in Graceland's Front Yard for Elvis Week
• Trace Adkins, 38 Special Set for CMT Crossroads
• Country Music Stars Abound on The Imus Ranch Record
• Kenny Chesney Trains With New Orleans Saints

08/11/2008

• After Three-Year Delay, Keith Anderson Bows New Album
• Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift to Announce CMA Nominations on Sept. 10
• Brad Paisley Gets Ready for Election Day Play
• Don Helms, Steel Guitarist for Hank Williams, Dies
• Sugarland's Attorney Says Lawsuit Is "Totally Baseless"
• Keith Urban Sings With Olivia Newton-John on New Duets Album
• HOT DISH: Melissa Lawson Scores as Nashville Star
• Apple Cake

08/09/2008

• Sugarland Has Nation's Top Album, Country's Top Song

08/08/2008

• Taylor Swift Nominated for MTV Video Music Award
• Rascal Flatts Revel in Late Night Show at We Fest
• Sugarland's Nettles and Bush Sued by Former Bandmate
• Jewel and Ty Murray Get Married in the Bahamas
• Taylor Swift's Next Album, Fearless, Due Nov. 11

08/07/2008

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Lost Treasures Discovered in Hank Williams Trove
• Lee Ann Womack's New Album Due Oct. 21
• Martina McBride Will Host ACM Honors Ceremony
• LeAnn Rimes Cancels We Fest Appearance
• Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison, Charlie Robison Divorce

08/06/2008

• Toby Keith Takes a Trip in Beer for My Horses
• Taylor Swift's Olympics Song on iTunes Friday
• Sugarland's New Album Tops Pop Chart
• Australian Country Star Reg Lindsay Dies

08/05/2008

• Jamey Johnson Lives Country Music "In Color"
• Keith Anderson, Heidi Newfield, Jamey Johnson Release New Albums
• Randy Owen Will Perform Concert for Victims of Church Shooting
• Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes Featured on Elvis Duets Album
• Brooks & Dunn's Star Added to Hollywood Walk of Fame

08/04/2008

• Melissa Lawson Wins Nashville Star Competition
• Dierks Bentley Embraced by Lollapalooza Crowd
• James Taylor Covers Country Songs on New Album
• Del McCoury Will Host IBMA Awards on Oct. 2
• Now That's What I Call Country Coming on Aug. 26
• The Biggest Loser Contestant Tries Country Music
• Hot Beef Roast
• HOT DISH: Taylor Swift Happy With Her Atypical Teenage Life
• Coconut Cake

08/02/2008

• Sugarland's Love on the Inside Debuts as Top Country Album

08/01/2008

• Alan Jackson Covers All the Bases at Kentucky Concert
• Alison Krauss Sings With Ralph Stanley at the Ryman
• Talent Announced for Americana Music Festival
• Hank Williams Unreleased Songs Set for Release