Chevy Country Music Calendar Goes Online at CMT.com Fri. October 17.2008 4:51 PM EDT
CMA new artist of the year nominees Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Lady Antebellum and James Otto are among those featured in the fifth annual Chevy Country Music Calendar. Shot in locations throughout the nation, the 2009 calendar will be distributed via four national magazines -- NASCAR Illustrated, Progressive Farmer, Country Weekly and People -- to reach more than 2 million subscribers beginning Nov. 23. For the first year, a digital version of the calendar will also be available online at CMT.com. Others featured in the calendar are Heidi Newfield, Rissi Palmer, Joe Nichols, Chuck Wicks, Jypsi, Phil Stacey and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. The calendars will also be available at multiple Chevy-sponsored events in conjunction with this year's CMA Awards show to be broadcast live by ABC on Nov. 12. Bellamy Brothers, Aaron Tippin Singing for Sarah Palin Fri. October 17.2008 11:41 AM EDT The Bellamy Brothers are in the Cincinnati area to perform Friday (Oct. 17) during a rally for Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Organizers are predicting that 10,000 will show up for the rally at the Square of Union Centre in West Chester, Ohio. The Bellamy Brothers' 45-minute set will be followed by Palin's speech. ... Aaron Tippin performed and introduced Palin during a rally Saturday (Oct. 11) in Johnstown, Pa. Tippin's acoustic performance included "Drill Here, Drill Now," his original song that calls for offshore drilling near the U.S. Ricky Skaggs Wins at Inspirational Country Music Awards Fri. October 17.2008 11:41 AM EDT Ricky Skaggs picked up three awards during the 14th annual Inspirational Country Music Awards held Thursday night (Oct. 16) in Hendersonville, Tenn. Skaggs was named musician of the year, and his recent work with the Whites resulted in wins in the mainstream country artist and inspirational bluegrass artist categories. Mainstream country artists receiving awards included Tracy Lawrence (video of the year for "Till I Was a Daddy Too" ), George Strait (mainstream inspirational song for "I Saw God Today") and the Bellamy Brothers (vocal duo). Sonya Isaacs and Del Way respectively won in the female and male vocalist categories, and CrossCountry the Band won the entertainer of the year award. 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
