NEWS IN BRIEF Randy Travis Plans New Christmas CD Wed. September 12.2007 6:02 PM EDT
Randy Travis will release his second Christmas album, Songs of the Season, on Sept. 25 on Word Records. It's his first Christmas album since An Old Time Christmas in 1989. Selections include "Away in a Manger," "O Holy Night," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow." Travis will also release two singles from the album, "Labor of Love" and "Nothin's Gonna Bring Me Down at Christmas Time." Elvis Presley Saluted on ABC Special Wed. September 12.2007 6:02 PM EDT Elvis Presley will be honored by a number of pop and country singers on Sept. 18 during the ABC news special, Elvis, Viva Las Vegas. The special includes performances of Presley's hits by Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson, as well as Aerosmith's Joe Perry, Beyonc?, Brandi Carlile, Daughtry, Celine Dion, 50 Cent, Chris Isaak, Paul McCartney, Patty Scialfa and Three 6 Mafia. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of his death, the two-hour special will examine how Presley's career affected Las Vegas. Louvin Brothers' Albums Now Digital Wed. September 12.2007 6:02 PM EDT Nine albums by Charlie and Ira Louvin were released digitally by Capitol Records on Tuesday (Sept. 11). Titles include the Louvin Brothers' Keep Your Eyes on Jesus, The Family Who Prays, Country Love Ballads, Louvin Brothers Encore, Weapon of Prayer and Thank God for My Christian Home. Also released are Charlie Louvin's Less and Less and I Don't Love You Anymore and Hey Daddy and Ira Louvin's one solo album, Unforgettable Ira Louvin. Known for their tight vocal harmonies and for performing both secular and spiritual material, the Louvin Brothers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Ira Louvin was killed in a car accident in 1965. Charlie Louvin released a well-received solo album earlier this year featuring guest appearances by Elvis Costello, George Jones, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and others. 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
