Keith Urban Reveals 58 Cities of North American Tour Mon. January 05.2009 5:52 PM EST
Keith Urban has revealed the 58 cities for his summer tour, but no specific dates have been announced. A full list of U.S. and Canadian cities is available on his Web site. The tour will launch in May. Urban will release a new album, which has not yet been titled, on March 31. Supporting acts on the tour -- with one per show -- include Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Glen Campbell, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and the Zac Brown Band. Dierks Bentley Invited to Play Apple Store in New York City Mon. January 05.2009 2:50 PM EST Dierks Bentley will participate in iTunes' Live From Soho series on Jan. 12 at the Apple Store in that New York City neighborhood. He will perform eight new tracks. Fans will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. The only other country artist who has taken part in the series is Taylor Swift. Bentley will begin his tour with Brad Paisley on Jan. 15 near Memphis, Tenn. He will release a new album, Feel That Fire, on Feb. 3 on Capitol Nashville. Taylor Swift to Sing on Saturday Night Live Mon. January 05.2009 2:18 PM EST Taylor Swift will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Saturday (Jan. 10). The show will be hosted by actor Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother). Other country artists who have performed on Saturday Night Live include Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood. Swift was the best-selling album artist of 2008 in all formats, selling more than 4 million albums. Brad Paisley Among Surprise Stars at Jonas Brothers Concert Mon. January 05.2009 11:27 AM EST Brad Paisley and Martina McBride were among the surprise performers at the Jonas Brothers concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Sunday night (Jan. 4). Paisley joined the pop trio to sing "Waitin' on a Woman" and "Easy Money," while McBride stepped on stage to perform "Independence Day," as well as one of the Jonas Brothers songs, "When You Look Me in the Eyes." Tim McGraw and Faith Hill introduced the band. Other musical guests included Vince Gill and Phil Vassar, as well as Stephen Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. View photos from the concert. Rascal Flatts Confirmed for People's Choice Performance Wed. December 31.2008 10:28 AM EST Rascal Flatts have been added to the list of performers at the 35th annual People's Choice Awards taking place Jan. 7 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. As previously announced, Carrie Underwood will also perform on the show. Rascal Flatts and Underwood are each nominated in two categories. In addition to a nomination for favorite group, Rascal Flatts received a favorite country song nomination for "Take You There." Underwood, up for favorite female singer, also received a favorite country song nomination for "Last Name." Other country nominees for the fan-voted awards include Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift. The show will air live on CBS. Robert Plant Honored by Queen Elizabeth II Wed. December 31.2008 10:28 AM EST Robert Plant has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire as part of the traditional New Year Honors list issued by Queen Elizabeth II. He is one of several musicians recognized for their service to music. Best known for his work as the lead singer of Led Zeppelin, Plant's 2007 collaboration with Alison Krauss, Raising Sand, has spawned Grammy nominations for album of the year, record of the year, best contemporary folk/Americana album, best pop collaboration with vocals and best country collaboration with vocals. Jazz musician Courtney Pine is also receiving a CBE, and singer-songwriter John Martyn is being made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. The queen presents the honors to reward excellence across the various sectors of British industry and culture. Bluegrass Preservation Society Sets Awards Show for Feb. 15 Wed. December 31.2008 9:47 AM EST The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America will hold its national convention and annual awards show Feb. 12-15 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville. Among the acts scheduled to perform at the awards show on Feb. 15 are Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, the Grascals, Ronnie Bowman, IIIrd Tyme Out, Nothin' Fancy, Grasstowne and Rarely Herd (who will also host the ceremonies). Bands appearing at other events during the convention include the Daughters of Bluegrass, the James King Band, Tim Graves & Cherokee, Paul Williams & the Victory Trio, Randy Waller & the Country Gentlemen, Ronnie Reno & the Reno Tradition, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, the Williams & Clark Expedition, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, the Larry Stephenson Band and the Mark Newton Band. Kay --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
