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August 29, 2014

» The Iceman Cometh: Who's your Daddy, Norman, Oklahoma? Toby Keith , that's who. Keith already has a wildly successful bar/restaurant chain (I Love This Bar & Grill) and is expanding his empire. He recently launched the first "Big Dog Daddy's Icehouse" in Norman, home of the Oklahoma University Sooners. The new bar opened just in time for football season and will cater to the college crowd. Signature items include Keith's fried bologna sandwich, a jalapeno Spam on Texas Toast sandwich and Red Solo Cup drink specials. More on the new bar here and  here .


» Paying The Cost To Be The Boss: Exactly one month ago (7/26) Brad Paisley started a feud with his record label by leaking tracks from his Moonshine In The Trunk album on Twitter before its official Aug. 25 release date. The label retaliated by publicly sharing what they claim is Paisley's personal email address . Paisley's revenge? Last Tuesday (8/26) during a string of live radio interviews Paisley shared the personal phone number of Sony Nashville Chairman Gary Overton and encouraged fans to call and thank Overton for being so understanding about his rogue behavior. If you feel like chatting with or perhaps even singing to Overton, give him a call at 615-944-7442.


» Trickle Down Theory: Stars are still taking the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS awareness. Sunny Sweeney  used Vanilla Ice's "Ice, Ice Baby" as the music bed for her video, while  Dolly Parton  accepted her challenge from  Kenny Rogers  and had her nieces do the icy honor. "Kenny said, 'You'll never do it,' said Dolly before the dousing. "And yes I have on a bra," she confirmed. "Kenny, you've got to pay extra for the wet t-shirt contest!"


» Judd's Stage Duds For Sale: Naomi Judd is putting some of her most famous stage clothes and other personal items up for auction Nov. 7 and 8, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Tucker's House charity. Visit Julien's Auctions to find out how to place your bid. Here's just a fraction of what's for sale:

 

  • Wooden Thomas Model 217 "Norman Rockwell" 1920's style replica radio
  • Velvet gown from her appearance on the 1993 TV special, Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories
  • Iridescent turquoise sequin stage- and CMA Awards -worn ensemble from designer Badgley Mischka
  • Custom Buck Owens red, white and blue guitar gifted to Judd from Owens
  • The Judds Reunion Tour stage gown and stage dress 
  • Personal items from her husband Larry Strickland’s musical career with Elvis Presley.



» Group Chat: Little Big Town will join Darius Rucker  Sept. 3 in NYC live on ABC-TV 's Good Morning America to reveal the final nominees for The 48th Annual CMA Awards ( CAT 8/15 ). "We are thrilled to be a part of the CMA Awards announcements on GMA next week," said LBT's Kimberly Schlapman . "The CMA and GMA have always been huge supporters of this band so anything we can do to be involved is always fun for us. We are looking forward to unveiling all of the nominees with our buddy Darius." The awards air Nov. 5 at 8pm ET, also on ABC.


Hit List

  • Rascal Flatts ,  LeAnn Rimes ,  Sara Evans  and  Brad Paisley  will appear in the 49th annual  MDA Show of Strength Telethon  this Labor Day weekend, airing Sunday (8/31) at 8pm CT on ABC-TV. The show raises awareness and funds for the  Muscular Dystrophy Association .
  • Lee Ann Womack and John Legend will team up for an episode of CMT Crossroads , premiering Sept. 26 at 10pm ET on CMT.

Birthdays

Friday (8/29):   Shawn Camp, Dan Truman (Diamond Rio), Don Schlitz.

Saturday (8/30):  The late Kitty Wells, the late Jim & John Hager (Hager Twins).

Monday (9/1):   Angaleena Presley, Charlie Worsham, Steve Goetzman (Exile), Charlie Robison, the late Conway Twitty, the late Boxcar Willie.

Tuesday (9/2):  Paul Deakin (The Mavericks).

On TV

Friday (8/29):  Brad Paisley, The View (ABC).  

Sunday (8/31):  Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, Sara Evans and Brad Paisley,  MDA Show of Strength Telethon  (ABC).

Monday (9/1):  Keith Urban, The Ellen Degeneres Show (syndicated repeat); Taylor Swift, Late Night With Seth Myers (NBC repeat).

 

Upcoming Album Releases

Sept. 2      Terri Clark Some Songs

                Various/b> Dear Jean: Artists Celebrate The Music Of Jean Ritchie

Sept. 8      Alabama   Angels Among Us: Hymns & Gospel Favorites

 

Sep. 9         Lee Brice   I Don't Dance  

                 Dustin Lynch   Where It's At  

                  Brothers Osborne   Self-Titled  

 

Sept. 16       Tim McGraw   Sundown Heaven Town  

                  George Strait   The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium 

 

Sept. 23       Kenny Chesney   The Big Revival  

                  Lee Ann Womack   The Way I'm Livin'  

                   Big & Rich   Gravity

 

Sept. 30       Lady Antebellum   747  

                  Blake Shelton   Bringing Back The Sunshine  

                  Marty Stuart   Saturday Night & Sunday Morning  

                  Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White   Hearts Like Ours  

 



» Hungry On A Plane: Dierks Bentley  – who really does have his pilot's license – did a little eating and driving on the way back to Nashville Aug. 24 after a show in Canada. "Headed to the house," he tweeted . "Heatin up some leftover pizza at 10,000 feet. Thanks Ontario... awesome night."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

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