Kenny Chesney Headlines Sony BMG Boat Show Fri. March 07.2008 5:41 PM EST Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Sara Evans were among the several stars who performed for radio representatives Thursday (March 6) on the Sony BMG's annual party during the Country Radio Seminar. The lavish event, which included a formal dinner and cocktail party, was held on the General Jackson showboat on Nashville's Cumberland River. At the start of the program, label officials announced that Sony BMG has signed former Broken Bow recording artist Craig Morgan. Other performers included Jypsi, Chuck Wicks, Kellie Pickler, Miranda Lambert and Chris Young. Circulating through the audience but not performing individually were Gretchen Wilson, Pat Green, Montgomery Gentry, Blaine Larsen, the Lost Trailers, Keith Anderson and Crystal Shawanda. Chesney invited all the artists on stage to help him close the gala with a ragged but enthusiastic version of the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Women."
Tim McGraw's Single With Def Leppard Tapped for NBA Broadcasts Fri. March 07.2008 5:41 PM EST "Nine Lives" -- a new single featuring Def Leppard and Tim McGraw -- will be featured in the opening of NBA broadcasts on ABC through the rest of the season and on ABC and ESPN during the playoffs. The track is the first single from Def Leppard's new album, Songs From the Sparkle Lounge, to be released April 29. McGraw and Def Leppard were in Los Angeles last week to shoot video footage for the opening segments. McGraw became friends with the rock musicians after making a guest appearance on "Pour Some Sugar on Me" during the band's 2006 appearance at the Hollywood Bowl. The "Nine Lives" video will debut this Sunday (March 9) prior to the NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns at 3:30 p.m. ET. Lady Antebellum Previews New Music at CRS Fri. March 07.2008 5:41 PM EST Lady Antebellum previewed music from their debut album with a lunchtime performance at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) on Friday afternoon (March 7) in Nashville. The trio headlined the Capitol Nashville showcase, which also featured a brief set from new artist Emily West. Lady Antebellum will release their self-titled debut album on April 15. Their debut single is "Love Don't Live Here." West's debut album is slated for a fall release. View photos from the CRS luncheon. Richie McDonald Plans Contemporary Christian CD Fri. March 07.2008 5:41 PM EST Richie McDonald, the former lead singer of Lonestar, will release a Contemporary Christian album on June 3. I Turn to You was produced by Frank Myers and will be distributed by Lucid Entertainment. The project includes an acoustic version of "Hey God," which was previously recorded by Lonestar. "I've always wanted to do this kind of album. I just thought it was time," says McDonald. "I just feel like I'm doing music that really makes a difference. I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing now and it feels right in my heart." 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
