CMT Insider Interview: Josh Turner (Part One of Two)
Yes, Josh Turner is a country star, but he wants to make sure he continues to be known as a songwriter, as well. Even with a new album, Haywire, due Tuesday (Feb. 9), the South Carolina native is in the process of building a 1,700-square-foot log c
CMT's Big New Comedy Week Begins March 8
CMT will present Big New Comedy Week starting March 8. The network's comedy programming will include Melissa Peterman's first stand-up special and a reunion of the Blue Collar Comedy team of Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy.
HOT DISH: Looking Into Willie's World
Willie Nelson has one of the most interesting fan club newsletters around. The winter edition of Willie's World arrived at the house the same day the big snow fell, and since I enjoyed reading it so much, I decided to offer highlights from the pens
Taylor Swift's Label Head Defends Her Against Criticism
In the wake of widespread criticism of Taylor Swift's erratic vocal performances Sunday night (Jan. 31) on the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, the CEO of Swift's record label, Big Machine Records, defended his artist.
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Crazy Heart Hits the Oscar Trail Crazy Heart, the little country music movie that just keeps growing, was nominated for three Oscars the first week of February. Jeff Bridges is being talked about as the best actor favorite for his nominated role as Bad Blake in the movie.
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Dave Holland Announces New Album, Band, Internet
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Gumbo, Joie De Vivre And The New Orleans Saints
Saxophonist John Ellis is not a football fan. But he does love New Orleans — he lived there for five years, and still works with musicians from the city. And last night, when he finally grasped that the New Orleans Saints had won the Super Bowl, he cried.
