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09/30/2006

• Chesney's Live Album Meteors to No. 1

09/29/2006

• IBMA Fan Fest Underway in Nashville
• New Jersey Hosts Farm Aid This Weekend
• Oxford American Publishes Music Issue
• Heartland, Big & Rich to Perform National Anthem
• Grascals Win IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award

09/28/2006

• Kenny Chesney Surprises Pat Green at Nashville Gig
• Family Wins Control of Hank Williams' Radio Shows
• Jimmy Wayne Delivering New Single
• Jewel Tapped for Nashville Star
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Willie Nelson as Pot Scapegoat?

09/27/2006

• Jimmy Buffett Forecasts Country Weather
• Shooter Jennings Offers Live Album
• Brad Paisley Plans an Early Christmas
• Chesney Toasts 25 Million With Reggae and Memories

09/26/2006

• Trace Adkins Earns More Gold, Platinum Albums
• Alan Jackson to Appear on Leno, Letterman, Today
• American Revolutions: The Highwaymen Now on DVD
• Chesnutt Releases Heard It in a Love Song
• Kenny Rogers Releases Retrospective DVD
• Solomon Burke Brings Nashville to Music City

09/25/2006

• James McMurtry Wins Two Americana Awards
• Bentley, Chesney, Strait, Wilson Added to CMAs
• Vince Gill, Alison Krauss Tape CMT Cross Country
• Rascal Flatts Donate $817,000 to Children's Hospital
• HOT DISH: Rock-a-Bye Baby for Paisleys
• Candied Yams

09/23/2006

• "Give It Away" Becomes George Strait's 41st No. 1

09/22/2006

• Mary Chapin Carpenter Signs to Rounder
• Chris Young's Debut Set for Oct. 3 on RCA
• Bradley Walker, Friends to Play Ryman
• Americana Music Conference Concludes Friday
• Gretchen Wilson Goes Back to the Bar in Chicago

09/21/2006

• Lindsey Buckingham, Little Big Town Set for CMT Crossroads
• Gretchen Wilson, Olympic Ice Skaters to Perform Together
• Country Traditionalist Don Walser Dies
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Solomon Burke and the McKay Brothers

09/20/2006

• Emmylou Harris Honored by Musicians She Inspired
• Keith Urban and Bon Jovi Surprise Crowd at Charity Show
• Dixie Chicks Tape VH1's Storytellers
• Carrie Underwood Nominated for Two American Music Awards

09/19/2006

• Heartland's I Loved Her First Due Oct. 10
• Jake Owen to Tour With Paisley, Underwood
• Kenny Chesney's Live Album Hits the Street
• Brad Paisley's Wife Expecting Their First Child
• Rodney Atkins Has a "Hell" of a Celebration

09/18/2006

• Sara Evans Discusses Return to Dancing With the Stars
• Willie Nelson Faces Misdemeanor Charges on Pot Possession
• Tim McGraw, Byron Gallimore Launch Record Label
• Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Underwood to Sing on CMAs
• Kenny Chesney to Appear on Regis & Kelly, Fox, ESPN
• Pinto Bean Casserole
• HOT DISH: Brad Paisley Builds a Better "World"

09/16/2006

• Holy Comeback! "Brand New Girlfriend" Hits No. 1

09/15/2006

• 20 Questions: Trick My Truck
• Dolly Parton Celebrates BBQ, New Cookbook at Dollywood
• Gretchen Wilson Concert to Be Screened in Movie Theaters
• Mandrell, Krakowski to Co-Host Broadway Meets Country
• Sirius Satellite Radio Drops WSM-AM, Opry From Its Programming

09/14/2006

• Keith Urban Announces New Album Title
• Soul2Soul II Tour Grosses Record-Setting $89 Million
• Guy Clark Joined by Crowell, Gill at Hall of Fame Show
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Best Record Label Around?

09/13/2006

• Dolly Parton, Wynonna Added to CMT Giants -- Reba Taping
• Natalie Maines Calls Bush a "Dumb F***" in Documentary
• Keith Urban Stars in Short Film at Country Music Hall of Fame
• Kellie Pickler to Release Debut Album on Oct. 31
• Sammy Kershaw Marches Back in Honky Tonk Boots

09/12/2006

• Vince Gill, Alison Krauss Team for CMT Cross Country
• Brooks & Dunn, Evans, Paisley to Perform on CMAs
• Terri Clark Wins Canadian CMA's Fans' Choice Award
• Duhks, Chris Thile Release New Albums
• Rascal Flatts Visit Children's Hospital
• Martina McBride Adds Vocal to Dean Martin Holiday CD
• Brad Paisley Finds Star Power at "World" Party

09/11/2006

• Tim McGraw's 11th Swampstock Features Faith Hill, Martina McBride
• Dierks Bentley Schedules Benefit for Children's Hospital
• Tim McGraw Sings for Bill Clinton and Tennessee Governor
• Jackson, Womack Bring Country Music to Colorado
• Six Cup Salad
• HOT DISH: A Perfect Country Wedding

09/09/2006

• Charts: Flatts Return, Wreckers Stay Put

09/08/2006

• Dolly Parton Boxed Set Reflects Acoustic Side
• Rosanne Cash, Kim Richey Added to Americana Awards
• J.D. Crowe & New South to Release New Album Oct. 10
• Toby Keith Sees the Big Picture at Broken Bridges Premiere

09/07/2006

• Craig Morgan's New Album Arrives in October
• Rascal Flatts Featured on Brian McKnight's Album
• Rhonda Vincent Will Release Holiday Project
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: A Supreme Craftsman: Guy Clark
• Carrie Underwood, Sugarland Unveil New Music Videos

09/06/2006

• Elvis Costello, Dave Matthews to Salute Emmylou Harris
• Dolly Parton Selected for Kennedy Center Honors
• Andy Griggs Signs New Recording Contract
• Toby Keith Adds "Movie Star" to His Credits

09/05/2006

• Keith Urban to Preview New Album in Atlanta
• Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Schedule Fashion Rocks Taping
• Kenny Chesney Showcases Road Crew's Musical Talent
• CMT Radio Network, Westwood One Launch CMT Radio Insider
• Charlie Daniels Receives VFW's Hall of Fame Award
• 20 Questions With Pat Green

09/04/2006

• HOT DISH: Alan Jackson Makes Music a Family Affair
• Four-Layer Dessert

09/02/2006

• The Wreckers' Debut Single Hits No. 1

09/01/2006

• Nashville Reflected in Rock Hall Exhibits
• Dierks Bentley Announces Tour With Lambert, Rogers
• Joan Osborne Album Features Crowell, Gill, Krauss
• Brooks & Dunn Appear on Coca-Cola Packages at Wal-Mart
• Radio Nominees Announced for CMA Awards