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08/31/2012

• Dierks Bentley Counts His Blessings at "5-1-5-0" Party
• Miranda Lambert's Detective Series Picked Up by NBC
• OFFSTAGE: Top 10 Taylor Swift Lyrics That Work When Love Works
• Little Big Town, Grace Potter to Perform at T.J. Martell Foundation Gala
• OFFSTAGE: Lady Antebellum's Honey Boo Boo Names
• OFFSTAGE: Tim McGraw: "We Were Goo-Goo-Eyed"

08/30/2012

• Taylor Swift's New Video Shot in One Take
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Johnny Cash Returns
• OFFSTAGE: Fifty Shades of Sara Evans
• Little Big Town's "Pontoon" Goes Platinum
• Around the Web: Taylor Swift Fans Play Detective
• OFFSTAGE: Mrs. Brad Paisley Joins Nashville
• OFFSTAGE: LeAnn Rimes: 30 Days to Be the Best 30-Year-Old

08/29/2012

• Carrie Underwood, Co-Writers Cheer "Good Girl"
• Josh Turner Pays Respect to "America"
• OFFSTAGE: Carrie Underwood Thinks Idol Needs Keith Urban
• Loretta Lynn Will Be Joined by Miranda Lambert, Others During Anniversary as Opry Member
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift "Felt Like an Apprentice"
• Around the Web: Jason Aldean Lets Night Train Roll
• OFFSTAGE: Keith Urban: Nashville's Newest High School Teacher

08/28/2012

• Taylor Swift's New Video Debuts Thursday
• Dustin Lynch Enjoys the Success of "Cowboys and Angels"
• Wynonna Resumes Touring After Husband's Motorcycle Accident
• Toby Keith Releasing New Album, Hope on the Rocks, in November
• OFFSTAGE: Eric Church on the Worst Reason to Make Music
• OFFSTAGE: Lauren Alaina Defends Her Right to Sing "Eighteen Inches"
• Around the Web: Tim McGraw Fights Hard to Help Vets
• OFFSTAGE: The Band Perry: New Album Holds Hands Well With First Album

08/27/2012

• OFFSTAGE: Is Keith Urban Heading to American Idol?
• Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Wrap Stadium Tour Near Boston
• Zac Brown Band's The Foundation Reaches Triple Platinum
• Darius Rucker Offers New Single, Plans New Album
• Tom T. Hall Will Receive BMI Icon Award
• OFFSTAGE: LeAnn Rimes Is Only Human
• Around the Web: The Band Perry Get the Sophomore Jitters
• OFFSTAGE: Darius Rucker: True Believer in Hank Williams
• HOT DISH: Getting to Know Edens Edge
• Kitty Wells' 7-Up Pound Cake

08/26/2012

• Randy Travis' Truck Found Wrecked, Abandoned in Texas

08/25/2012

• Taylor Swift Makes Chart News With Latest Lyrical Declaration

08/24/2012

• Randy Travis Issued Assault Citation After Altercation in Texas
• Patsy Cline Exhibit Opens at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Jake Owen Plans Hometown Fundraising Concert
• OFFSTAGE: Bruce Springsteen Hopes to Cross Paths With Eric Church
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift Isn't Ever Getting Back Together With Kevin Hart
• Little Big Town Preview Album at Symphony Hall
• Around the Web: Miranda Lambert Plays Wedding Planner
• OFFSTAGE: Dustin Lynch on the Courtesy Applause That Started It All

08/23/2012

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Jimmy Buffett, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett Honor a Friend
• Brantley Gilbert, Jim McCormick Get a Thumbs Up From BMI
• Dierks Bentley, Eric Church Join Levon Helm Tribute Concert
• Blake Shelton's Christmas Album Arrives Oct. 2
• OFFSTAGE: Keith Urban on the One Big Fell Swoop of Idol
• OFFSTAGE: LeAnn Rimes Relaunches Website and a "Whole New Chapter"
• OFFSTAGE: Can a Wes Hayden Song Make Bachelor Pad Country?

08/22/2012

• ASCAP Honors Writers of Kenny Chesney's "Come Over" Hit
• Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Tour Concludes This Weekend
• Taylor Swift Sells 623,000 Downloads in Debut Week
• OFFSTAGE: Miranda Lambert Duets With Danica Patrick
• OFFSTAGE: What's for Dinner, Rascal Flatts?
• Around the Web: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Like Their Odds

08/21/2012

• Eli Young Band Celebrate "Even if It Breaks Your Heart" With Song's Writers
• CMA Awards Nominees Will Be Revealed Sept. 5
• Luke Bryan Reaches Double Platinum With "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)"
• Nashville Will Host Grammy Nominations Concert
• Around the Web: Bring Taylor Swift In for Show and Tell
• Rascal Flatts Restaurant Chain to Launch in Phoenix
• OFFSTAGE: Jason Aldean's Wiffle Ball Workout
• OFFSTAGE: Luke Bryan Was a Fan of the Easy A
• OFFSTAGE: Carrie Underwood's Husband Will Stay Put

08/20/2012

• Wynonna's Husband's Leg Amputated Following Motorcycle Accident
• Jake Owen Will Headline CMT on Tour
• OFFSTAGE: Jason Aldean: "This Beats the Hell Out of Real Jobs"
• Willie Nelson Returns to Road After Canceling Colorado Appearance
• OFFSTAGE: Luke Bryan Lyrics Even Stump Luke Bryan
• Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Adds Four
• OFFSTAGE: Kimberly Perry's Back-to-School Memories
• Jason Aldean's New Album Night Train Arrives Oct. 16
• HOT DISH: George Jones Confirms 2013 Farewell Tour
• Waldorf Salad

08/19/2012

• Wynonna's Husband Injured in Motorcycle Accident

08/18/2012

• Colt Ford Raps His Way to Top of Country Chart

08/17/2012

• Zac Brown Band: 10 Prime Hits
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift Says There Will Be Pumpkin
• Kellie Pickler, Luke Bryan Added to ACM Honors Ceremony
• Luke Bryan Announces Farm Tour
• OFFSTAGE: Jake Owen on the Beauty of Baby Bumps
• OFFSTAGE: Lionel Richie: Will His Duets Go Live?

08/16/2012

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Trucks, Grits, Whiskey, Fishin' Holes and Pop and Rap
• OFFSTAGE: Joe Jonas Is Not Taylor Swift's "Lovely Ex-Boyfriend"
• Ashton Shepherd Exits MCA Nashville
• OFFSTAGE: Dierks Bentley on Bikinis and Boots
• Around the Web: Garth Brooks Gives Teachers an A-Plus
• Zac Brown Calls Blackberry Smoke "Revival of Southern Rock"
• OFFSTAGE: Kelly Clarkson Gives BB Award to Reba's Stepson

08/15/2012

• Big & Rich Schedule New Album, Hillbilly Jedi
• IBMA Awards: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Lead List of Bluegrass Nominees
• Jake Owen's Endless Summer EP Due Sept. 25
• Carrie Underwood Plans VH1's Unplugged, Behind the Music
• OFFSTAGE: Carrie Underwood Texts and Tweets Her Hubby Love
• OFFSTAGE: How Taylor Swift Finds Her Happier Place
• OFFSTAGE: Vote for Your Favorite Song of Summer
• Calling All "Cowboys and Angels" for Dustin Lynch Live Stream
• Chris Young's "Neon" Proves an Unconventional Love Song

08/14/2012

• Elvis Presley Songwriters Recall Their Creative Contacts With the King
• George Jones Announces Farewell Tour
• Ricky Skaggs, John Hiatt Releasing New Albums in September
• OFFSTAGE: Scotty McCreery Spells Trouble F-A-L-L
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift's Red Inspired by Relationships
• OFFSTAGE: Faith Hill's Secrets to a Happy Marriage
• Around the Web: Toby Keith Mentors His Little Girl

08/13/2012

• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift Goes Red for New Album
• Heartaches (and Headaches) by the Numbers
• Dierks Bentley Enlists Sheryl Crow, Chris Young for Miles & Music for Kids
• Rodney Atkins Featured in Pittsburgh Debut of CMA Songwriters Series
• OFFSTAGE: Blake Shelton's Talent May Be Stolen on The Voice
• Blackberry Smoke Will Premiere on CMT's Southern Ground Live
• OFFSTAGE: Jason Aldean's Back-to-School Routine
• Around the Web: Zac Brown Plans a Country Summer Camp
• Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Break Record in New York City Area
• OFFSTAGE: Top 20 Country Questions
• HOT DISH: Randy Travis' Troubles
• Texas Tortilla Soup

08/11/2012

• Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney Maintain Top Album, Song Slots

08/10/2012

• Jason Aldean Takes a Long Ride to Stadium Headliner
• Dolly Parton Shines at Gold Party in Nashville
• Dierks Bentley Performing in New York City at CMA Songwriters Series
• Update: Randy Travis Naked at Convenience Store
• OFFSTAGE: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill: A Set List Wish List
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift Ignites Post-Pancake Twitter Frenzy
• OFFSTAGE: You + Carrie Underwood + NYC = A Special VH1 Special
• Around the Web: Phillip Phillips' "Home" Highlights Olympic Memories

08/09/2012

• Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Look Forward to Las Vegas Concerts
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Gram Parsons Revisited
• Randy Travis Was Napping on Road, Police Say
• OFFSTAGE: Jason Aldean's Ready to "Ride This Chevy"
• OFFSTAGE: Let's Not Let Randy Travis Drive Drunk
• Gold Singles Go to Dierks Bentley, Love and Theft, Chris Young
• OFFSTAGE: Miranda Lambert Says Yes to Bandmate's Dress
• Around the Web: See Blake Shelton as a Muppet

08/08/2012

• Randy Travis Found Naked at Wreck
• OFFSTAGE: Blake Shelton Gives "Terrible Interview" on Chelsea Lately
• Colt Ford and Friends Declare Independence
• OFFSTAGE: LoCash Cowboys and Kendra Go Muddin'
• Around the Web: Dierks Bentley to Reveal the Secrets of His Songs
• Randy Travis Jailed on DWI Charges
• OFFSTAGE: Let Lionel Richie Help Craft Your Songs

08/07/2012

• Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Confirm Las Vegas Concert Series
• Neil Young, Foo Fighters Set for Concert at New York's Central Park
• Johnny Cash Projects Among New Album Releases
• OFFSTAGE: Blake Shelton Belongs in Chelsea Handler's Other Chair
• OFFSTAGE: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Say the Best Questions Win
• OFFSTAGE: Scotty McCreery: Different but the Same
• Around the Web: Trampled by Turtles Team Up With TV Squids

08/06/2012

• 10 Highlights From Watershed Music Festival
• The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts Featured on Latest Edition of A Very Special Christmas
• Dierks Bentley Issues "Tip It on Back" as New Single
• Rascal Flatts' New Music Video Premieres Friday on CMT
• Lee Ann Womack Exits MCA Nashville
• OFFSTAGE: Keith Urban Can't Keep Remaking the Same Record
• OFFSTAGE: Did Ryan Seacrest Steal Chuck Wicks' Girl?
• Around the Web: Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan Close Out Ohio State Fair
• OFFSTAGE: Darius Rucker Proves His Country Roots on Twitter
• HOT DISH: Jamey Johnson's Tribute to Hank Cochran Is a Labor of Love

08/04/2012

• Zac Brown Band's Uncaged Racks Up Third Week at No. 1

08/03/2012

• Carrie Underwood Gives "Blown Away" a Twist
• Blake Shelton to Announce Details About Holiday Album
• OFFSTAGE: Carrie Underwood: From Coldplay to Brad Paisley
• Emmylou Harris Joining Notorious Cherry Bombs at Charity Concert
• OFFSTAGE: A Playboy Model and Country Royalty: New BFFs?
• OFFSTAGE: What Rascal Flatts Taught My Daughter
• OFFSTAGE: Sara Evans Reacts to the Reaction to Her Naked Face

08/02/2012

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: The Big Country Music Tent
• Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood to Host CMA Awards for Fifth Year
• Lauren Alaina on Vocal Rest, Cancels Weekend Shows With Sugarland
• Zac Brown Band's Southern Ground Festival Lineups Announced
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift Tweets Olympic Love
• Around the Web: Carrie Underwood Delivers Acoustic Hits
• OFFSTAGE: Dierks Bentley Remembers His First No. 1
• Songwriter Bob McDill Selected for ASCAP Golden Note Award

08/01/2012

• Love and Theft Keep "Eyes" on the Prize
• OFFSTAGE: See Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away"
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift, Conor Kennedy: A New Power Couple?
• Dierks Bentley Will Host ACM Honors Ceremony
• Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale Launching Satellite Radio Show
• OFFSTAGE: Eli Young Band Shows Off Baby Kline