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09/30/2009

• Parties Celebrate Songwriters of Jason Aldean's "Big Green Tractor"
• Dierks Bentley Plans Late Night TV Appearances, Hometown Concert
• Bucky Covington Covers Nickelback's "Gotta Be Somebody" for New Single
• Toby Keith Scheduled to Perform at Nobel Peace Prize Concert
• John Fogerty Announces Tour to Promote Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again

09/29/2009

• CMT Insider Interview: Toby Keith and Trace Adkins
• SESAC Honors Songwriter Liz Rose for Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me"
• Levon Helm Recovering From Surgery for Benign Lesion on Vocal Cords
• Kris Kristofferson, Patty Loveless Release New Albums
• Country Christmas Albums Repackaged as Holiday DVDs
• Lorrie Morgan Plans Classics Album for Oct. 27

09/28/2009

• Justin Moore's Small Town Values Pay Off
• Miranda Lambert Plans Extensive TV Appearances
• Luke Bryan Plans Nine Shows in 10 Days to Promote New Album
• Jack Ingram Releases New Single, "Seeing Stars"
• Dierks Bentley Offers a Free Download of "Beautiful World" Exclusively on CMT.com
• HOT DISH: Current Stars Pay Tribute to Legends at ACM Honors Event

09/26/2009

• Justin Moore's "Small Town USA" Tops Country Songs Chart, Taylor Swift CD Returns to No. 1

09/25/2009

• Miranda Lambert's Revolution Rattles the Ryman
• Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris Book Jay Leno Show, Hall of Fame Benefit
• Veggie Dip
• Dierks Bentley's Miles & Music Event Adds Three Artists
• Gretchen Wilson Joins Farm Aid Concert Lineup in St. Louis
• Trailer Choir Will Perform Free Concert at NASCAR Race

09/24/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Kris Kristofferson Carries Country's Torch
• Jo Dee Messina Working With Paul Worley on Unmistakable
• Gloriana, Lady Antebellum, Chuck Wicks Booked for Alabama Festival
• Sugarland's Gold and Green Holiday Album Moves to Oct. 13

09/23/2009

• ACM Bestows Pioneer Status to Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Jerry Reed, Hank Williams Jr.
• Dolly Parton's Dolly: Live From London CD/DVD Due Nov. 10
• Wynonna, Trisha Yearwood Plan Holiday Appearances
• Darryl Worley's Tennessee River Run Raises $175,000 for Hometown

09/22/2009

• Love and Theft Find "Runaway" Success After an Extremely Painful Year
• ACM's George Strait Tribute Concert Leads to $750,000 Endowment
• Diamond Rio, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Release New Albums
• Jason Aldean Will Release "The Truth" as Next Single
• Nine Major Videos to Premiere During CMT Big New Music Weekend
• Alison Krauss & Union Station Performing at Central Park

09/21/2009

• Chris Young Bows Sophomore Album as New Single Goes Top 10
• Kenny Chesney Concludes Sun City Carnival Tour in Indianapolis
• Lucinda Williams Marries During Her Minneapolis Concert
• Little Nashville Opry in Indiana Destroyed by Fire
• Lady Antebellum's "I Run to You" Used in Financial Ad Campaign
• HOT DISH: Even a Spoiled Jerk Can't Spoil Taylor Swift's Future

09/19/2009

• Brooks & Dunn Gallop In With No. 1 Album of No. 1 Songs (And Then Some)

09/18/2009

• Tim McGraw Tells CMT Insider About New Music, Longtime Fans
• Mixed Greens and Pear Salad
• Americana Music Event Rewards Buddy Miller and Celebrates Music
• Bucky Covington Will Play Hometown Show on Sept. 26
• Patty Loveless Partners With Christian Appalachian Project
• Anne Murray's Autobiography, All of Me, Due Oct. 27

09/17/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: The Taylor Swift Incident: A Last Word or Two
• Rascal Flatts Will Reissue Greatest Hits With Four Live Tracks
• John Fogerty Surprises Americana Conference With Nightclub Concert
• Wynonna Partners With Belmont University's Music Business Program
• Folk Singer Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary Dies at Age 72
• Hot Dish Extras With Hazel Smith 9.17.09

09/16/2009

• Kellie Pickler Mixes Music and One-Liners at CMA Songwriters Showcase in L.A.
• Radney Foster Blends Rock and Redemption on New Album, Revival
• Rosanne Cash Previews Her New Album, The List, in Nashville
• CMT Insider: Carrie Underwood Unveils Songs From New Album

09/15/2009

• Taylor Swift Hears From Kanye West and Enjoys Support From Other Artists and Fans
• Kenny Chesney Not Planning a Summer Tour in 2010
• John Fogerty Tapped for Lifetime Achievement Honor at Americana Awards
• Toby Keith, Craig Wiseman to Receive Songwriter of Decade Awards
• Luke Bryan Embarking on First Tour as Headliner
• Joe Nichols to Perform at Event Honoring the Dalai Lama
• Kanye West Issues Apology to Taylor Swift on Jay Leno's New Show

09/14/2009

• Taylor Swift Emerges From a Strange Night at the MTV Video Music Awards
• Taylor Swift Gets Apologetic Blog From Kanye West, Support From Her "Hero"
• HOT DISH: Nominees for CMA Awards Raise Their Heads
• Taylor Swift's VMA Win Marred by Kanye West
• Rascal Flatts Appearing on Season Finale of America's Got Talent
• Gretchen Wilson to Receive Literacy Leadership Award
• Johnny Reid Dominates Canadian Country Music Association Awards

09/12/2009

• Jason Aldean and Taylor Swift Again Dominate Billboard Country Charts

09/11/2009

• Hit Songwriter Mac McAnally Debuts Down by the River
• Taylor Swift Performing on MTV's VMAs, Expanding Fearless
• CMT Insider: On the Red Carpet at Grammy Tribute to Vince Gill
• Sunday Chicken
• Zac Brown's Wife Delivers Their Third Child
• Barbara Mandrell Inducted Into Steel Guitar Hall of Fame

09/10/2009

• Brad Paisley, Keith Urban Get an Additional Nomination After CMA Awards Recount
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: New Quiz Unveils Music's Secrets
• Recording Academy Salutes 20-Time Grammy Winner Vince Gill
• Trace Adkins Set to Sing National Anthem at 9/11 Memorial Event
• Tim McGraw Singing "Southern Voice" at NFL Season Opener

09/09/2009

• Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney Reflect on Their CMA Nominations
• Randy Houser Is "Freaked Out" by Multiple CMA Nominations
• Brad Paisley Leads List of CMA Nominees
• George Strait, Kenny Chesney Top Early List of Nominees for CMA Awards
• Tim McGraw, Daughtry Scheduled for Andre Agassi's Charity Concert

09/08/2009

• Brooks & Dunn Will Leave a Rich Video Legacy
• Keith Urban Plans Another All for the Hall Fundraiser in 2010
• Taylor Swift's Album Sales Top 10 Million
• Rascal Flatts, Steve Wariner Confirmed to Appear at Musicians Hall of Fame Awards
• CMA Award Nominations Will Be Announced Wednesday Morning

09/07/2009

• HOT DISH: Keith Urban Talks About His Roots and His Fundraiser

09/05/2009

• Reba McEntire, Jason Aldean Hold Chart Leads for Second Week

09/04/2009

• CMT Insider: Aquapalooza Concert Brings Fond Family Memories for Alan Jackson
• Joe Nichols' Next Album, Old Things New, Moves to Oct. 27
• Rodney Atkins Announces Hometown Charity Event With Phil Vassar
• Lyle Lovett Will Release New Album, Natural Forces, on Oct. 20
• J.D. Souther Named Recipient of ASCAP Golden Note Award
• Fried Corn

09/03/2009

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: New Music: Sugarland, Tim McGraw, Rosanne Cash
• CMT Insider: Love and Theft Don't Miss Their Day Jobs
• Reba McEntire Will Appear on The Tonight Show, A&E Biography
• Carrie Underwood's New Single, "Cowboy Casanova," Released Early

09/02/2009

• Jack Ingram Explores Heavens and Honky-Tonks on Big Dreams & High Hopes
• American Idol's Danny Gokey Signs to 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville
• George Jones Will Perform for David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon
• Zac Brown Band Adds Live Tracks to The Foundation for Cracker Barrel
• CMT to "Get Schooled" With 30-Minute Special Airing Across Viacom Networks on Tuesday, September 8

09/01/2009

• LeAnn Rimes Announces End of Her Marriage
• After 10 Years in Nashville, David Nail Finally Gets the Green Light
• Terri Clark, Radney Foster, Chris Young Release New Albums
• Montgomery Gentry, Phil Vassar, Lee Ann Womack Book Freedom Festival