Tim McGraw Sings at Wal-Mart Shareholder Meeting Fri. June 06.2008 1:53 PM EDT
Tim McGraw performed at Wal-Mart's annual shareholder meeting on Friday morning (June 6) in Fayetteville, Ark. He flew to the meeting after a concert the previous night in Holmdel, N.J., then departed for his show tonight in Buffalo, N.Y. During his performance, he told the audience, "You have been a big part of my success and my wife's success." McGraw's Limited Edition Greatest Hits package is available only at Wal-Mart, and he also has his own flavor of Fritos at the retail chain. He will launch a fragrance, McGraw by Tim McGraw, later this year. Shania Twain Writes Open Letter to Fans About Separation Fri. June 06.2008 1:53 PM EDT Shania Twain has posted a letter to her fans on her official Web site, thanking them for supporting her through a "rough time personally in my life." Twain and her husband, record producer-songwriter Robert "Mutt" Lange, announced their separation last month. "I wanted you all to know that I could not be getting through this without you," Twain wrote. "Your letters, e-mails and words of encouragement give me strength. Your overwhelming support reminds me to smile, no matter how deep the pain, and to always be grateful for all the beautiful blessings in my life." She added that music is her therapy and that she needs time to heal. However, she concluded, "Make no mistake. I will be back and hopefully stronger than ever." Dale Earnhardt, Johnny Cash Honored With "Man in Black" Car Fri. June 06.2008 1:53 PM EDT The legacies of Johnny Cash and Dale Earnhardt are being honored with "The Man in Black" car that was unveiled Thursday (June 5) at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Emphasizing country music's close connection with NASCAR, the Chevy features Earnhardt's famous No. 3 paint scheme with Cash and Earnhardt's names and likenesses on the sides and hood of the car. It's the first car in a multi-year series that will continue the legacy of Earnhardt by teaming him up with other iconic American personalities. A die-cast miniature of the vehicle will be marketed by Motorsports Authentics through its Action Racing Collectables brand. Taylor Earnhardt, the driver's daughter, and Tommy Cash, Johnny Cash's younger brother, attended Thursday's ceremony. Others present included Delbert McClinton, NASCAR artist Sam Bass and Marshall Grant, former bassist for Johnny Cash's band, the Tennessee Two. Alan Jackson Will Sign Autographs at CMA Music Festival Thu. June 05.2008 6:12 PM EDT Alan Jackson will sign autographs at the CMA Music Festival for the first time in 10 years on Friday (June 6) in Nashville. He will be joined in his fan club booth by his wife, Denise Jackson, who wrote the bestselling book, It's All About Him. The Jacksons will sign autographs between noon and 2 p.m. in the Fan Fair Hall located in the Nashville Convention Center. He will also perform during the CMA Music Festival's nightly concert on Saturday (June 7) at LP Field. Little Big Town Plays to Packed House at Fan Club Party Thu. June 05.2008 5:41 PM EDT Little Big Town played to a packed house and sold-out fan club party Wednesday evening (June 4) at aVenue, a music club in downtown Nashville. As group members Kimberly Schlapman, Philip Sweet, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook made their way to the stage, fans cheered and even jumped up and down to get a better look. Appropriately, the quartet immediately burst into "I'm With the Band" and followed it with fan-favorite "A Little More You" while fans sang along to every word. Between songs, the group answered questions submitted by the fans prior to the party. "This is our thank you party to ya'll," Fairchild said at one point. They played an array of their music ranging from their first album to the newest single, "Fine Line," and other songs from their recent album, A Place to Land. View photos from Little Big Town's fan club party. BMI Honors Writers of George Strait's "I Saw God Today" Thu. June 05.2008 10:29 AM EDT The performance rights organization BMI paid tribute Wednesday (June 4) to the three composers of "I Saw God Today," George Strait's latest -- and 56th -- No. 1 single. "It may be the most loved song of the year," said BMI vice president Jody Williams before handing out awards to songwriters Monty Criswell, Wade Kirby and Rodney Clawson. Making his presentations at BMI's Nashville headquarters, Williams also noted that the song's success is a victory for independent music publishers since none of the three writers is affiliated with a major publishing company. As is BMI's tradition, Williams gave Criswell and Kirby each an acoustic guitar to honor their achieving their first No. 1. "I Saw God" was Clawson's third chart-topping single after achieving similar success with Big & Rich's "Lost in This Moment" and Jason Aldean's "Why." With "I Saw God Today," Strait has now scored more No. 1's than any other artist in any musical genre. Rascal Flatts Appearing in Hannah Montana Movie Wed. June 04.2008 7:00 PM EDT Rascal Flatts will appear and perform in Hannah Montana: The Movie, a publicist for the band's record label announced Wednesday (June 4). The film, currently being shot in the Nashville area, is based on the popular Disney Channel series starring Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. Rascal Flatts record for Lyric Street Records, a Nashville-based label that is part of the Disney Music Group. Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus also record for Disney. Additional details of Rascal Flatts' involvement in the film have not been revealed. The band is taking a break from touring but will return to the road for a June 13 show in St. Louis. They have shows booked through the end of September. Blake Shelton Delights Crowd at His Fan Club Party Wed. June 04.2008 4:15 PM EDT Blake Shelton brought breakfast and a live performance during his fan club party Wednesday morning (June 4) at the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville. With around 425 fans in attendance, the dance floor turned into seating for the adorning fans tapping their toes, bobbing their heads and singing in harmony with Shelton. Fan favorites, such as "The More I Drink," "Ol' Red" and Shelton's version of the Michael Bublé hit, "Home," were performed along with songs that will be appearing on his next album. Shelton's humor on stage drew constant smiles and laughter from his crowd. The party was not complete without a birthday surprise for Shelton. An abdominal exercise chair was revealed as a present for the artist (who is known to dislike working out) as well as a $10,605 check to OKVOAD (Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) in honor of Shelton's birthday. Fans (also known as BSers) captured photos as well as shirts that were shot into the crowd. See photos from the fan club party Sugarland Adds "Life in a Northern Town" to New CD Wed. June 04.2008 2:26 PM EDT Sugarland will include a live version of "Life in a Northern Town" on a special version of their new album, Love on the Inside, to be released on July 22. They recorded the track on tour with Little Big Town and Jake Owen. The "deluxe fan edition" will include 12 regular tracks and five bonus tracks with an expanded CD booklet, as well as access to download exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. A regular edition of the album will be released July 29. The first single from the album is "All I Want to Do." Hearing Delayed in Chris Cagle's Domestic Assault Charge Wed. June 04.2008 2:26 PM EDT A preliminary hearing on Chris Cagle's domestic assault charge has been postponed by a Nashville judge. The continuance, a routine legal procedure, was ordered Tuesday (June 3), the original court date for the hearing. Cagle and his girlfriend, Jennifer Tant, were arrested May 28 at Cagle's residence following an argument that began at a Nashville-area bar. Cagle, who also faces trial on a misdemeanor assault charge in Tucson, Ariz., performed Tuesday afternoon at Nashville Shores during his annual fan club party that coincides with the CMA Music Festival. In a statement he read at the party, Cagle cited "exaggerated police and media reports," noting that he accepts full responsibility for his actions in his relationship with Tant but denies that he was intoxicated or that alcohol was a factor in their argument. 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
