Toby Keith, Jessica Simpson Featured in ABC Special for Troops Fri. August 29.2008 3:06 PM EDT
Toby Keith, Jessica Simpson, Clint Black and Joe Nichols will be featured in an ABC special titled America United: In Support of Our Troops airing Sept. 7. The two-hour special will also feature appearances and performances by Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pam Anderson, D.L. Hughley, ZZ Top, Kathy Griffin, Ne-Yo, Girls Next Door, Ali Landry (former Miss America), Carlos Mencia, Shawne Merriman (San Diego Charters linebacker), Jordin Sparks, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave) and Charlie Wilson (the Gap Band). Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley on Billy Graham Film Soundtrack Fri. August 29.2008 3:06 PM EDT Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley are among the country artists appearing on the soundtrack to Billy: The Early Years. The film will be released on Oct. 10. The soundtrack arrives on Oct. 7. The soundtrack opens with "Over the Next Hill" by Brooks & Dunn and Mac Powell. The album's first single is "Low" by Sara Evans. Josh Turner, who also appears in the film, has re-recorded gospel singer George Beverly Shea's classic, "Almost Persuaded." Other artists on the album include Patty Griffin, Brandon Heath, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Gregory Page, Roy Orbison and Michael W. Smith with Melinda Doolittle. Kix Brooks Says Obama's Use of "Only in America" Is "Ironic," "Flattering" Fri. August 29.2008 12:35 PM EDT Kix Brooks finds irony in Barack Obama's use of Brooks & Dunn's "Only in America" to close his acceptance speech Thursday night (Aug. 28) at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, but the singer-songwriter said he's flattered by the indication of the song's widespread appeal. George W. Bush used the song, a No. 1 hit for the duo in 2001, as a campaign song during his 2004 re-election bid. During that campaign, Brooks & Dunn also appeared at events promoting Bush's candidacy. In a statement issued Friday morning (Aug. 29), Brooks said, "Seems ironic that the same song Bush used at the Republican Convention last election would be used by Obama and the Democrats now. Very flattering to know our song crossed parties and potentially inspires all Americans." As for Obama's use of the song, a spokesperson for Brooks & Dunn's label, Arista Nashville, told CMT.com, "We were unaware of this prior ... nor approached for an approval." Vern Gosdin Preparing 40 Years of the Voice Fri. August 29.2008 12:35 PM EDT Vern Gosdin is preparing the November release of 40 Years of the Voice, a four-CD career retrospective. The boxed set on VGM Records will feature 101 songs, including 14 tracks previously-unreleased tracks recorded 35 years ago. The collection will also offer 11 newly-recorded songs, as well as hits such as "Chiseled in Stone," "Set'em Up Joe," "Today My World Slipped Away" and "I Can Tell by the Way You Dance." Gosdin and his brother, Rex, moved to California in 1961 and joined the Golden State Boys, a bluegrass band that evolved into the Hillmen featuring future Byrds member Chris Hillman. As a solo artist, Gosdin charted more than 15 Top 10 singles during the '70s and '80s. ---------- ---------- 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
