Chesney snags top country music honour Nov 14, 2008
George Strait won single and album of the year, making him the act with the most awards in the history of the Country Music Association Awards, with 22 total. Strait thanked the songwriters for letting me sing such a beautiful song after the poignant I Saw God Today won single of the year. (Globe and Mail)
Lil Wayne Performs With Kid Rock At CMA Awards -- But Doesn't Say A Word Nov 14, 2008
MC reprises his VMA performance with Rock on 'All Summer Long,' but doesn't rap (VHI.com -- Music News)
Move over, Garth; Chesney tabbed CMA's top entertainer again Nov 13, 2008
George Strait won single and album of the year. The wins made him the act with the most awards in the history of the Country Music Association awards, with 22. (Boston Globe)
Kenny Chesney wins country music entertainer award Nov 13, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Kenny Chesney captured country music's top prize -- entertainer of the year -- for the fourth time in five years on Wednesday in an awards show that also saw big wins for Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and traditionalist George Strait. "It's very wonderful to stand up here and hold this trophy for the fourth time. I love what I'm doing," said the black-clad Chesney, who tied Garth Brooks for most wins of the Country Music Association's top award. (Reuters)
Strait wins single, album honors at CMAs Nov 13, 2008
Singer George Strait accepts the award for single of the year from actress Nicole Kidman ... George Strait won single and album of the year. (MSNBC -- Music)
Country Music Association Award winners Nov 13, 2008
Album of the Year: "Troubadour," George Strait ... Single of the Year: "I Saw God Today," George Strait. (WREG.com, TN)
Country Music Association Announces... Nov 13, 2008
Leading contenders in this year's contest, which is known as "Country Music's Biggest Night," included Kenny Chesney, with a total of seven nominations; Sugarland's frontwoman, Jennifer Nettles, with six nods; perennial favorite George Strait, who nabbed five nominations; and Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley, both of whom garnered a quartet of nominations each ... CMA Album of the Year: Lee Ann Womack and Josh Turner presented Texan George Strait who won his first CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the... (Suite101.com)
'Twilight' Bumps AC/DC From Atop Billboard 200 Nov 13, 2008
Twilight' Bumps AC/DC From Atop Billboard 200. Twilight' Bumps AC/DC From Atop Billboard 200. (Billboard.com)
Hitmaker goes for three in a row at awards Nov 13, 2008
Not if Brad Paisley, George Strait, Keith Urban or Sugarland have something to say about it. Paisley, in fact, is the defending winner of the best male vocalist category and is also co-hosting Wednesday night's show with Carrie Underwood. (CNN)
It's like '07 Nov 13, 2008
George Strait, the living legend, proves he s still generating great music, taking home two more CMA Awards with his single of the year I Saw God Today and his album of the year Troubadour ... -Sugarland joke from Brad Paisley, who was noting how long George Strait has been around: He has seen so much happen over the years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sugarland, Chesney win big Nov 13, 2008
George Strait won single and album of the year at the CMAs, a ceremony highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by rapper Lil' Wayne and Reba McEntire's onstage collaboration with Brooks on the song she inspired, "Cowgirls Don't Cry.". Strait, wearing a black suit and cowboy hat, thanked the songwriters for "letting me sing such a beautiful song" after the poignant "I Saw God Today" won single of the year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
List: 2008 CMA Nominees Nov 13, 2008
Entertainer Of The Year Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley George Strait Sugarland Keith Urban ... Male Vocalist Of The Year Kenny Chesney Alan Jackson Brad Paisley George Strait Keith Urban ... "I Saw God Today," George Strait (Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait MCA Nashville). (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Kenny Chesney, George Strait top CMA Awards Nov 13, 2008
Kenny Chesney, George Strait top CMA Awards ... Kenny Chesney, George Strait top CMA Awards ... George Strait won Single and Album of the Year at a ceremony highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Wayne and Reba McEntire's onstage collaboration with Brooks and Dunn on the song she inspired, Cowgirls Don't Cry. (AZCentral -- News)
Chesney, Paisley, Sugarland are winners at Country Music Awards Nov 13, 2008
Country legend George Strait won album of the year for his 2008 release "Troubadour," taking home the prize a few minutes after performing the album's laid-back "River of Love.". For the third consecutive time in her young career, "American Idol" champ Underwood won female vocalist of the year. (Los Angeles Times)
Chesney Wins CMA's Entertainer Of The Year Nov 13, 2008
Other award winners included George Strait. He won single and album of the year. (Click2Houston, TX)
Tilda Swinton, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley Nov 13, 2008
George Strait became the most-honored artist in CMA Awards history at the ceremony, a show highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by the rapper Lil Wayne, and the return of one of country's biggest stars, Shania Twain. (NYT, AP). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Enable Holdings, Inc. Announces uBid.com Hosting the Second Annual Mary Kay A Kiss for Country(SM) Charity Auction Nov 13, 2008
Sixty-three celebrities including Reba McEntire, Laila Ali, LeAnn Rimes, Kellie Pickler, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, America Ferrera, Taylor Swift, Martina McBride, Sara Evans and George Strait, to name a few, provided their kiss prints and autographs so they can be auctioned off to benefit domestic violence prevention. Jewel kicked off the auction by unveiling the plaques Nov. 11 at a ceremony in Nashville, and the auction is currently running on uBid. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
George Strait, Nettles Among Early CMA Winners Nov 13, 2008
-- George Strait's poignant tune "I Saw God Today" took song of the year honors Wednesday night at the CMA Awards, which was kicked off by a rollicking performance by two of country's biggest stars, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban. Strait, wearing a black suit and cowboy hat, thanked the songwriters for "letting me sing such a beautiful song." The award goes to the artist and the producer. (Newsmax)
Alan Jackson having a 'Good Time' with 4 CMA nods Nov 13, 2008
Also nominated are Brad Paisley, George Strait, Sugarland and Keith Urban. Other key categories. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson, Chesney compete for top country awards Nov 12, 2008
Other finalists are Paisley, George Strait, Sugarland and Keith Urban. Others competing for No. 1 male vocalist are Paisley, Strait and Urban. (WREG.com, TN)
BALLOT: Who's poised to win big at the CMAs? Nov 12, 2008
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley George Strait Sugarland Keith UrbanShould/will win: At a time when many acts struggle to fill arenas, Chesney packs stadiums ... MALE VOCALIST Kenny Chesney Alan Jackson Brad Paisley George Strait Keith UrbanShould/will win: Paisley, co-hosting this year's show with Carrie Underwood, should have a short walk to the mike as he accepts his second award in this category ... SINGLE Don't Blink, Kenny Chesney Gunpowder & Lead, Miranda Lambert I Saw... (USA Today -- Life)
Chesney, locals on tap Nov 12, 2008
GEORGE STRAIT Shorthand description: Living country legend. Why he ll win: With another No. 1 album under his belt and a couple of recent tradition-bound hit singles, Strait proves he can still pump out fresh, meaningful music with signature passion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Winning music to Thrashers Nov 12, 2008
They span the genres, from Avril Lavigne to George Strait. Like mismatched college roommates, the Thrashers have learned to tolerate each other s tastes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Taylor Swift wins big at BMI Awards Nov 12, 2008
Beathard co-wrote several recent hits including Kenny Chesney s Don t Blink and George Strait s How Bout Them Cowgirls. Swift co-wrote Teardrops On My Guitar. (KHOU.com, TX)
AC/DC, Labelle have new CDs Nov 11, 2008
The set includes a pure country duet with hero George Strait and a cover of his The King of Broken Hearts, but Womack doesnt need Straits formidable shoulders to lift her up. Haunting single Last Call is song-of-the-year material on a number of levels: songwriting, vocal performance and production. (MSNBC -- Music)
Get Behind the Scenes Access to 'The 42nd Annual CMA Awards' Nov 8, 2008
Artists scheduled to perform during this year's CMA Awards include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, James Otto, Kellie Pickler, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban. The VNR feed schedule and satellite coordinates are as follows: Feed Dates: Feed Times: Monday, Nov. 10 10:00-10:30... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Performers and Presenters Announced for 'The 42nd Annual CMA Awards' Nov 8, 2008
Previously announced performers include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney with The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, James Otto, Kellie Pickler, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and a surprise guest. Previously announced presenters include Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Heidi Newfield, Swift, Josh Turner, Lee Ann Womack,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Save Mart Center turns five Nov 7, 2008
That concert and the A-list acts that followed -- The Rolling Stones, Madonna, The Who, George Strait, Metallica and Britney Spears -- thrust Fresno back on the radar of an industry that had largely looked past our city and its sluggish concert market. "It changed dramatically," says Rick Mueller, president of the California branch of Live Nation, the largest concert promoter in the world. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Big Band Bash Performers On Stage Nov 6, 2008
In addition to Nicholas, local musician Terry Hale, who plays with George Strait s band, will return. Dinner will be prepared by The Heritage Boyz. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Asleep At The Wheel just awesome Nov 4, 2008
Fiddler and singer Jason Roberts wrote "Am I Right Or Amarillo," and the band recorded Wills' "A Big Ball's In Cowtown" with George Strait. If the singing was sweet as Texas water, the instrumental music was just as clean. (Anchorage Daily News)
Neil Young, Sienna Miller, Keanu Reeves Nov 1, 2008
George Strait will receive the Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade award in recognition of his nearly 25-year career. Only four other acts have received the distinction: Marty Robbins in 1969, Loretta Lynn in 1979, Alabama in 1988 and Garth Brooks in 1998. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
ACM names Strait artist of the decade Oct 31, 2008
George Strait is famous for songs such as Amarillo By Morning,Ocean Front Property,Check Yes or No and I Saw God Today. NASHVILLE (AP) George Strait will receive the Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade award in recognition of his nearly 25-year career. (USA Today -- Life)
'Crazy' for feeling so lonely Oct 21, 2008
And George Strait sidles up to duet on "Everything But Quits," a tale of volatile but enduring love that sounds like it was plucked directly from a George Jones-Tammy Wynette argument. In addition to the timeless-sounding tracks, "Crazy" includes a few olive branches to contemporary country radio. (Boston Globe)
BLOG: More new music reviews of Lee Ann Womack and Labelle Oct 21, 2008
This week's reviews: 'HSM 3' left behind; AC/DC electrifies, and more - Listen Up - USATODAY.com. This week's reviews: 'HSM 3' left behind; AC/DC electrifies, and more. (USA Today -- Life)
Kenny Chesney, Taj Mahal have new CDs Oct 18, 2008
APKenny Chesney does his heroes George Strait and Jimmy Buffett proud on his latest set, which has a free-and-easy feel befitting its island inspiration ... NEW YORK - Kenny Chesney, Lucky Old SunKenny Chesney does his heroes George Strait and Jimmy Buffett proud on his latest set, which has a free-and-easy feel befitting its island inspiration. (MSNBC -- Music)
Country couple: Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton coming to McElroy Oct 17, 2008
A: Touring with Dierks was great, and then I went on the road with George Strait, Keith Urban, Toby Keith --- and I learned so much. Also, when I wrote "Kerosene," I was a younger girl and I'd had my whole life to come up with material for that record. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
In the Know with Tassie Munroe Oct 17, 2008
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs - Official Athletic Site. The TCU sophomore discusses her favorite things. (Gofrogs.com)
1,000 recordings you absolutely must hear Oct 14, 2008
In country, there s nothing on Moon s list from George Strait, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson or Brad Paisley. If you start with George Jones, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley and Willie Nelson singing Stardust, by the time you get to Garth, you ll perhaps see him differently, said Moon, who spent 20 years as a critic at the Philadelphia Inquirer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cowboy's inspiration is Idaho Oct 10, 2008
The Robert Frost/Robert Service fan began putting some of his poems to music in the style of George Strait, Ian Tyson and John Denver and made his debut at the Cowboy Poetry in Elko, Nev. He has been awarded the Academy of Western Artists Album of the Year and the Male Vocalist of the Year. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Lee Ann Womack Spins Tales of 'Crazy' Love Oct 6, 2008
"I had wanted to work with Tony since I came to town," Womack said, adding that she's a fan of his work with Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett and George Strait ... I welcome songs about pain, especially from someone that can sing that well and emote," he said. Haunting first single "Last Call," which includes the memorable line "I bet you're in a bar because I'm always your last call," is No. 38 on the Hot Country Songs chart. Not every song is downbeat. Thought-provoking "The Bees," which features... (Newsmax)
Local musicians gather to celebrate one of their own Sep 21, 2008
Despite losing his eyesight to the debilitating effects of diabetes in 1979, Jarrard wrote a host of hit songs for country music's royalty, including Reba McEntire, Alabama, Don Williams, John Anderson, Neal McCoy and George Strait. Upon his untimely death in 2001, the Georgia General Assembly adopted a resolution honoring him, and he left a living legacy of song that continues to this day. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Chesney leader in 2008 CMA Award nominations with seven Sep 12, 2008
Chesney was followed by George Strait and Sugarland, who received five nominations each; Jennifer Nettles, who received six nominations; and Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley, who each had four nominations. Winners will be announced at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards, which will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 12 on ABC.. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Top CMA Nominees Announced Sep 11, 2008
(AP) Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson and George Strait were some of the big names nominated for multiple Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday. Underwood's Carnival Ride, Chesney's Just Who I Am: Poets es, and Jackson's Good Time were nominated for album of the year along with Strait's Troubadour and Brooks s Cowboy Town. (CBS News)
Overpaid actors Sep 11, 2008
Other nominees for the award included Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, George Strait, and Sugarland. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Chesney dominates CMA nominations Sep 11, 2008
Other nominees for the award included Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, George Strait and Sugarland. Mornings like this is where you know the music that means so much to you means something to other people, too, Chesney said. (MSNBC -- Music)
Kenny Chesney Among Top CMA Nominees Sep 11, 2008
Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and George Strait are each nominated for two or more CMAs. Other CMA nominees include and Rascal Flatts, who revealed the partial list of nominees during a live announcement on ABC's "Good Morning America.". (WNBC.com, NY)
The New Outlaw in Town Sep 9, 2008
Consider the country A-list: Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley. They all make fine records. (Slate)
Vince Gill to perform at NIACC on Sept. 20 Sep 4, 2008
He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history. Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 19 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male country artist. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
A little bit country, a little bit sailor Aug 30, 2008
" Considered a specialty unit of the Navy, Country Current is one of several musical groups under the auspices of the U.S. Navy Band. Other ensembles include the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, the Commodores (the Navy's jazz group, not Lionel Richie's old group), the Sea Chanters, the Cruisers and the Chamber Ensembles. While the band's country music repertoire revolves around popular songs by artists like Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and George Strait, its bluegrass work consists primarily of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Chat wrap with Chase Headley Aug 27, 2008
I would say George Strait is my favorite, but I have a lot of other favorites. aelwyn: What do you say to an umpire if he makes a bad call. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
'Mandatory Metallica' to Launch August 16 on XM Aug 9, 2008
"Mandatory Metallica" is the latest limited run artist-branded channel to be offered by XM, which have included Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, George Strait, Coldplay and Kenny Chesney. "Mandatory Metallica" (XM 51) will be available on XM from August 16 through September 30. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
From Tennessee to Alaska Aug 8, 2008
His songs have become standards in the repertoire of recording artists such as Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt and George Strait, and include "Angel from Montgomery," "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" and "Paradise.". Prine releases music at his own pace and under his own volition, Bunetta said. (Juneau Empire)
CowboyUp! band caps off Saturday's fair activities Aug 5, 2008
Whether it s Johnny Cash s Folsom Prison Blues, George Strait s I Saw God Today or Van Morrison s Brown-Eyed Girl, they will have your toes tappin and hands clappin for the entire show. Other new songs in their repertoire include Chris Cagle s What Kind of Gone, John Turner s Firecracker, Craig Morgan s International Harvester and Brad Paisley s I m Still a Guy. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Country Chart-Topper Coming to Fair Aug 2, 2008
He moved to Nashville in 1990 in a 10-year-old Toyota Corolla that had, he says, "about 250,000 miles on it, expired tags, no insurance, only three cylinders and a fan with a piece of wire around it to cool the car." He was a huge fan of Keith Whitley, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard, and he idolized George Strait, complementing those influences with an appreciation for Southern rock, which he knew held a special place in the hearts of his honky-tonk audiences. He was also taken by a country... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Scenic drive: Washington Street in Phoenix Aug 1, 2008
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind, George Strait: It's possible some of the beef from the stockyards in this Texas city ends up at the Stockyards Restaurant in Phoenix. Gold, John Stewart: Who knows what treasure you might find at the Phoenix Park 'n Swap. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Marching Bearcat Band prepares for new season Jul 30, 2008
Ward says the theme this year is entertainment, "meaning I hope everyone will be able to recognize the tunes and tap their feet to them." The band opens with a medley of Elvis songs, which include "Can't Help Falling in Love with You," then CC Rider's "Hunk a Hunk of Burning Love." The concert number, which features the Dance Line and Color Guard, is by George Strait titled "Honk if You Honky Tonk." The band closes the show with "You've Lost that Lovin Feeling.". The Post-Searchlight 2008. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Country Music's Bill Anderson Jul 26, 2008
He has recently written songs for such artists as Lorrie Morgan, George Strait, Tracy Byrd, Sara Evans and Sugarland. Anderson currently hosts Bill Anderson Visits With The Legends on XM satellite radio. (Suite101.com)
Local band to perform in Town Square Jul 25, 2008
The band likes to stay with what is current on the radio and plays everything from Miranda Lambert and George Strait to the Eagles and Jimmy Buffet. They can all agree though that Amarillo by Morning is their favorite song to play. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
St. Pete Times Forum named nation's second busiest venue Jul 17, 2008
The Forum has hosted a number of events this year, including the , Disney on Ice and concerts such as Bruce Springsteen, and George Strait. Upcoming shows include , George Michael and Neil Diamond. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Shane Wyatt: Mixing Traditional Flavors with a Contemporary Rockin' Edge, the Minneapolis Based Singer/Songwriter Keeps Country Music's Proud Tradition of Oklahoma Bred Artists Thriving by Riding with 'The Last Cowboy' Jul 16, 2008
Touching hearts and scooting boots with songs inspired by modern traditionalists like George Strait and country rocker Jason Aldean, Wyatt is enjoying great grass roots success with his first single, The Big Bad Dog, which is receiving airplay on major stations in Oklahoma, Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota, Wyatts adopted home state ... Noble brought in some of Nashvilles top session cats: drummer Shawn Fichter (Trisha Yearwood), bassist Jimmy Carter (Dierks Bentley, Tim... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Randall Franks: The spectacular fiddling of Buddy Spicher Jul 15, 2008
That fiddler is Buddy Spicher and some of his recordings, which he considers among his own favorites, are Linda Ronstadt s I m Going to Miss You For Long, Long Time, Gene Watson s Love in the Hot Afternoon, Faron Young s Four in the Morning, Reba McEntire s You're the First Time I Thought About Leaving and George Strait s Amarillo by Morning. He s recorded with legends such as Bob Wills, Henry Mancini, and Rosemary Clooney; music icons such as Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan and he has graced... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Rockin' on the river Jul 13, 2008
In 1996, he took his act to Nashville and hooked up with producer Milan Bogdan and the Emerald Sound Studios, which has recorded artists such as Reba McEntire, George Strait, Bon Jovi, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Company. Brucks signed with BMI in 1998 as a songwriter and also picked up an endorsement from Gibson Guitars Nashville. (The News-Herald)
Chesney leads country fest at the Ted Jul 13, 2008
On "Shiftwork," his duet with George Strait. It's my favorite cut on ["Just Who I Am: Poets es". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
George Strait To Release Christmas Album Jul 8, 2008
(July 7, 2008)George Strait plans to release a CD of ten traditional holiday songs on Oct. 7. Classic Christmas will include such favorites as "We Three Kings," "Up on the Housetop," "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing," "Deck the Halls," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," and "We Wish You A Merry Christmas. "I wanted to put together a collection of my favorite traditional Christmas songs that I grew up listening to," Strait said. "It was hard to narrow it down to ten of them, but I think I've done... (KWTX.com, TX)
Sheryl Crow In A Holiday Mood On Upcoming Album Jul 5, 2008
Christmas came early in Crow's world this year because of an as-yet-untitled holiday album she's recorded with producer Bill Bottrell for Hallmark's annual series, following releases by James Taylor, Barry Manilow and George Strait. It'll drop into Hallmark Gold Crown stores in September, and Crow gave Billboard an exclusive sneak peek before stashing it away until then. (Billboard.com)
