http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news.asp The latest country music news from CountryStandardTime.com Copyright 2007, Country Standard Time 20 Nov 2009 07:25:54 GMT 20 Nov 2009 07:25:54 GMT 60 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3493 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3493 The self-titled debut album by Summertown Road will be out Feb. 16, 2010. Produced by bluegrass musician Don Rigsby, the bluegrass band members wrote 9 out of 14 tracks. Summertown Road straddles both sides of the bluegrass - the traditional and the contemporary. Summertown Road broke onto the bluegrass scene straight out of Ashland, Ky. in... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3494 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3494 James Wesley signed with Broken Bow Records, the home of Jason Aldean. Wesley's new single, Jackson Hole, was shipped to radio and goes for adds Dec. 7. CEO/President Benny Brown said, "James Wesley has all the traditional values of a true country artist, yet adds a contemporary flair to his sound. I am excited about his music and look forward to growing his career."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3492 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3492 Jimmy Buffett and the Zac Brown Band were booked for CMT Crossroads. The performances will be filmed in front of an invitation-only audience in Nashville in December. The pairing will air on CMT in March. Buffett will release a new album, "Buffet Hotel, on Dec. 8. The Zac Brown Band's hits include Chicken Fried, Whatever It Is and... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3491 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3491 Trent Tomlinson is preparing to release a 3-song digital exclusive EP, "A Guy Like Me," on Monday, Nov. 23. The project features previously unreleased tracks That's How It Still Ought To Be and Henry Cartwright's Produce Stand plus Tomlinson's brand new single, Angels Like Her. ... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3490 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3490 Wynonna Judd will perform on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" next Tuesday, Nov. 24. Oprah teamed up with People magazine to hold a private celebration on the Ft. Bragg military base to welcome home the 82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team returning from Iraq. As part of the celebration, Wynonna and the Palmetto State Quartet gave a surprise welcome home performance.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3487 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3487 The Academy of Country Music will host the Academy of Country Music Stage at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) held in Las Vegas from Thursday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 12 with artists including Joe Nichols, David Nail and Sunny Sweeney performing. "The Academy of Country Music is excited to kick off the 10 nights of music with ACM... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3488 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3488 Singer/songwriter Josh Kelley is joining his brother in Nashville and apparently veering towards country. He signed with the Universal Music Group Nashville family, the label announced Thursday. Kelley signed with the label in September and is currently in the studio recording his forthcoming album, slated for release in 2010.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3489 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3489 Country albums experienced a big jump in sales thanks to the Country Music Association Awards last week. Carrie Understood stayed first on the Billboard country album chart for the week ending Nov. 28 with "Play On." She sold 128,000 units, down 60 percent from her debut week, the previous week. On the song chart, Lady Antebellum made it to number one with Need You Now, the title track of their second disc. They took over for Underwood's Cowboy Casanova, which slipped to second.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3483 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3483 Friday the 13th proved to be a lucky day for the Band Perry because the trio made their Grand Ole Opry debut last Friday. The Republic Nashville act consists of siblings Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry, performing their first single, Hip to My Heart, along with another self-penned song, If I Die Young. ... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3481 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3481 Dierks Bentley apparently is planning not one, but two albums in 2010. The country star is going to work on both country and bluegrass albums, he told The Boot. Bentley has been a big fan of bluegrass and included b luegrass songs on his albums. The Boot reported that Bentley would take the rest of his fall and winter to write and record both... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3482 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3482 What do the Dallas Cowboys and country duo Burns & Poe and Cowboy Troy have in common? Apparently a lot, because Keith Burns, formerly of Trick Pony, and Michelle Poe, filmed the music video for the Cowboy Stomp, the Dallas Cowboys' 2009 season theme song. Burns & Poe along with Cowboy Troy and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, taped the anthem on Monday inside the newly built Cowboys Stadium.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3484 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3484 The Country Music Association Awards show of last week proved yet again to be a harbinger of great record sales. Zac Brown Band's "Live From Bonnaroo," which contains the group's cover of The Devil Went Down To Georgia, skyrocketed 379 percent to about 900 units. Darius Rucker saw sales of his "Learn to Live" debut CD jump 83 percent to 23,354. Keith Urban's "Defying Gravity" shot up 43 percent to 11,049. Other benficiairies of the CMAs were:... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3486 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3486 A preview of Kenny Chesney's upcoming 3-D movie went live on line today. Chesney is slated to release "Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D" in April, but a part of it was shown starting today at Moviefone, AOL Music and The Boot. "It's amazing to me how intense this footage is," Chesney said. "It's me in a way I've never seen myself - and I can't... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3485 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3485 Lee Ann Womack was added to George Strait's 2010 tour, which also features Reba McEntire. The tour kicks off in early 2010 and continues through late Spring. " Does Ft Worth Ever Cross Your Mind? Whoever's In New England? The Fireman? Little Rock? Wrapped? The Last To Know? We're talking classic country from the source," said Womack. "I can't imagine a better tour to be on than George Strait and Reba McEntire, and now I'm not imagining."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3480 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3480 Bucky Covington released "Live From Rockingham" today,a five-song digital EP recorded at his recent hometown concert in Rockingham, N.C. The disc features 3 of Covington's hits A Different World, It's Good To Be Us and I'll Walk plus his new single Gotta Be Somebody and Mexicoma from his upcoming sophomore album. The... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3476 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3476 Faith Hill has split with her long-time manager, it was disclosed Tuesday. Hill and Gary Borman have agreed to dissolve their long business association. "We are so proud of what we have achieved together over the past 16 years," said Hill and Borman in a joint statement. "We love each other like a sister and a brother, but have made the difficult choice to dissolve our professional relationship."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3475 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3475 Monsters of Folk - Conor Oberst, Jim James, M. Ward and Mike Mogis - shot a video for the quartet's new single, Say Please. Shot by cinematographer Lance Acord, the video features a frontier town, World War II soldiers and rollerskating. The video can be seen now at http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/Monsters-Of-Folk--218604944. The broadcast premiere of the Say Please video will air today, November 17, on the Independent Film Channel at 9 p.m. Eastern/Pacific.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3474 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3474 Radney Foster and the Man Bites Dog film production company released their music video of Foster's Angel Flight, about 7 soldiers whose helicopter from the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment of the Texas National Guard went down in southern Iraq - and the Air National Guard crews that bring home the fallen.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3479 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3479 Sugarland along with Neil Diamond and Mary J. Blige will be among a slew of acts performing a Christmas show for President Obama. The Christmas in Washington concert will also include Rob Thomas, Usher and host George Lopez in a TNT show at 8 p.m. Dec. 20. The event is a holiday musical celebration benefiting the National Children's Medical... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3478 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3478 Taylor Swift will launch a new carer - writing greeting cards for American Greetings. Swift and the card company will create a line of greeting cards, gift packaging, stationery, online photo personalization products and online greetings to be made available worldwide this coming spring. "My idea of a great song is a song that says how I feel... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3477 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3477 Carrie Underwood has a new video out for Temporary Home, a song from her new "Play On" disc about a boy who must move from home to home. The video is available for viewing at the CMT web site.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3472 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3472 Signature Sounds will put out the label debut of Joy Kills Sorrow in the winter. "Darkness Sure Becomes This City," the first album with the current line-up, will drop Feb. 23, 2010. The band produced the 11-song disc themselves. The band consists of Matthew Arcara on guitar, Jacob Joliff on mandolin, Wesley Corbett on banjo, Emma Beaton on vocals and Bridget Kearney on bass.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3471 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3471 Music Row veterans Evelyn Shriver and Susan Nadler were named as co-presidents of Country Crossing Records, the home of Lorrie Morgan and Aaron Tippin. "I am very pleased to have Evelyn and Susan join the Ronnie Gilley Entertainment family," Ronnie Gilley said. "I have confidence that artistic integrity will remain at the forefront as they lead Country Crossing Records with their proven unique and creative approach to the business."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3473 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3473 Lady Antebellum has scored their second number one hit as the lead single and title track Need You Now from their forthcoming sophomore album hits the top spot today on both the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts. Lady A takes over the number one position from Carrie Underwood and Cowboy Casanova. This is their second consecutive number one after I Run to You, and it is also now spending its sixth week at the top spot on the Billboard Canada Country chart.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3470 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3470 Faith Hill's "Waitin' All Day For Sunday Night' intro to the Sunday night National Football League games is apparently catchy with viewers. For those who missed the opening to tonight's game between the New England Patiriots and the Indianapolis Colts, it can be heard Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3469 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3469 Road warrior Justin Townes Earle is apparently not letting up in 2010. He announced late last week he will continue touring in late January to support his most recent CD, "Midnight at the Movies." Tour dates are: Tuesday Jan. 26 - Indianapolis, IN - Radio Radio Thursday Jan. 28 - Knoxville, TN - Barley's Thursday Feb. 4 - Austin, TX - Stubbs BBQ Friday Feb. 5 - Houston, TX - The Mucky Duck Saturday Feb. 6 - Dallas, TX - The Granada Theatre... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3466 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3466 Gretchen Wilson's first single, Work Hard, Play Harder, will be included in a feature called "The Art of the Burnout" during the NASCAR Ford 400 season finale Sprint Cup race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 22. "This is a perfect song for racing, because NASCAR fans really do work hard and play harder," said Wilson. "It's an anthem for working-class people, and especially working females like myself."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3468 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3468 Joey+Rory are offering their take on holiday traditions this November with their single It's Christmas Time. A portion of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to the local affiliate of Feeding America, The Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. "We're incredibly grateful for an amazing year and hope to share some... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3467 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3467 Not only is Taylor Swift now headlining her own tour, she also will hit at least one stadium in 2009. Swift will become the first female to headline at the home of the New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium, when she plays there June 5. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. Opening for Swift will be Kellie Pickler and... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3465 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3465 BBC Radio 2 Executive Producer Al Booth was surprised at this week's CMA International Media Reception when she was presented with the 2009 Wesley Rose International Media Achievement Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in media, which contribute to the development of country music outside of the U.S.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3463 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3463 Taylor Swift walked away the big winner at Wednesday's Country music Association awards with four, including the most coveted entertainer of the year. Swift at 19 became the youngest person ever to receive the award. And she had to compete against Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, George Strait and Brad Paisley to do so. She also was the first female... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3464 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3464 Carrie Underwood scored a chart double by topping the charts for overall album sales for "Play On," country album sales and the top of the Billboard country song chart for the week ending Nov. 21 with Cowboy Casanova. "Play On" took over the top of the country albums chart from Taylor Swift's "Fearless." Tim McGraw was third with "Southern Voice." Zac Brown Band's "The Foundation" was fourth, down one. Lady Antebellum was fifth with their self-titled debut.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3451 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3451 Lady Antebellum took home vocal group of the year, their second award of the night at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday.. "We just feel so thankful," said Hillary Scott, before thanking the veterans. "You guys have been so supportive of us," said Charles Kelly. He also thanked Rascal Flatts, The Eagles and Zac Brown... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3450 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3450 Jamey Johnson takes home Song of the Year at the CMAs Wednesday with In Color. The long-bearded long-haired singer appears with fellow writer James Otto and Lee Thomas Miller. "I never thought you'd all even let me come to stuff like this," Johnson said. "Thanks again. This has been an unbelievable expereience. Thank you for listening to my music and letting me do what I do." "He made this happen," said Otto of Johnson.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3458 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3458 Barbara Mandrell thanked the country music community for her induction into the Country Music Hallof Fame. "So many people in the Hall of Fame taught me," said Mandrell. Referring to one of her career songs, Mandrell said, "I may have been country when country wans't cool, but country was always cool to me."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3456 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3456 Mac McAnally won the musician of the year award at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday. McAnally released an album within the past year along with having a number one single with Kenny Chesney, Down the Road. He received the honor off air during the... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3453 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3453 The awards are coming few and far between the performances at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday with the music taking over. Tim McGraw turned in a sturdy performance of "Southern Voice," the title track of his new album with the Dancehall Doctors playing behind him. McGraw was in good vocal form, with his band cooking. Prior to McGraw, Keith Urban performed "Til Summer Comes Around." The song was amid-tempo number with more of a pop than country sound.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3457 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3457 Brad Paisley won male vocalist of the year at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday. He thanked his record label, fans, his wife. "We've had such a fun year," said Paisley. Paisley took the award over Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Dairus Rucker, George... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3461 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3461 Brad Paisley and Keith Urban took the vocal event of the year award for "Start a Band" at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday. Paisley also won male vocalist of the year award and hosted the event with Carrie... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3452 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3452 Darius Rucker won the new artist of the year at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday. "Wow, What a year," said Rucker. He thanked his wife and three kids. "They told you were crazy. They said this wouldn't work" he said of the head of Capitol Records. "First of all to the fans, thank you for accepting me."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3447 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3447 Sugarland will perform at the Grammy Nominations Live along with the Black Eyed Peas and Maxwell. LL Cool J once again is set to host the one-hour special, which takes place live on Wednesday, Dec. 2 in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. Eastern/Pacific. Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly. The special also marks the second time nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3449 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3449 Sugarland is thinking about recording a new album, Jennifer Nettles said in an interview with Entertaintment Weekly. The singer talked about a "summerish" release date. "We've already been writing," she said before Monday's CMA rehearsal. "We have to go in the studio at the beginning of next year, at some point."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3455 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3455 Sugarland won vocal duo of the year at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday. "Well, we don't usually expect (this)", said Jennifer Nettles. "We definitely didn't this year." that may have been particularly true this year because Brooks & Dunn was nominated in what will be their farewell year. Nettles invited Brooks & Dunn to come up and talk. "Thank you for what you've doine for us. Thank you what you've done for country music. It's an honor."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3460 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3460 Taylor Swift took home the female vocalist of the year award at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday. "I just got a hug from Kris Kristofferson," said Swift. I'm glad. I hope you know how much this means to me. I want to thank country radio for taking a chance on me ...I want to thank every single person in this room tonight for not running up on stage during this speech."... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3454 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3454 Taylor Swift won album of the year for "Fearless" at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday. She beat out Keith Urban, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and Jamie Johnson. "This album is my diary, and so to all the people who voted for people for this, thanks for liking my diary. That's the nicest compliment," she said.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3459 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3459 Taylor Swift won the musical video award for Love Story at the 43rd annual Country Music Association awards Wednesday. The award was given off camera in what has been a good night for Swift. She performed two songs and won album of the year for... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3446 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3446 Taylor Swift won top honors at last night's 57th Annual BMI Country Awards, taking home the Song of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Love Story was honored for receiving more radio airplay in the past year than any other country song. Swift was also honored with BMI's Song of the Year award in 2008 for Teardrops On My... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3462 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3462 Taylor Swift won the entertainer of the year award at the 43rd annual Country Music Awards Wednesday. This capped a big night for the country music teen superstar as she won female vocalist, album and video of the year as well. At 19, Swift became the youngest person ever to win the award. Swift responded with shock and started crying after the annoucement was made.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3448 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3448 Carrie Underwood's "Play On" will be the number one selling album in the U.S. when the Billboard charts are released on line with sales of 318,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan. This is Underwood's second CD to hit the top. "Carnival Ride" debuted in first with 527,000 units sold in 2007. This marks the highest sales week for a disc by a female artist this week and the second largest country release. Rascal Flatts' "Unstoppable" was number 1 with 351,000 units sold.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3445 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3445 The 43rd Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, is sold out for Wednesday's event. The awards air live from Nashville 8-11 p.m. Eastern on ABC. Performers for the CMA Awards are: Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Kid Rock and Jamey Johnson, Lady... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3443 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3443 Dolly Parton and Big Kenny release new CDs today. Parton goes the live route with "Live From London," a two disc DVD/CD. Parton includes 15 songs, including such classics as I Will Always Love You, 9 to 5 and Here You Come Again. Kenny Alphin is one-half of Big & Rich. Big Kenny is out with "The Quiet Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy," an 11-song disc. The first single is Long After I'm Gone. John Rich released a solo disc earlier this year.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3444 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3444 Carrie Underwood earns the fastest number one country single of her career - and 2009's fastest chart-topper by a country female - as Cowboy Casanova is number 1 after 10 weeks. Written by Underwood, Mike Elizondo and Brett James, the song is her 11th number 1 single and the first from her just-released "Play On" album.... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3442 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3442 Kenny Chesney isn't launching a full-scale tour in 2010, but he is bringing his concert experience to the movies starting in April 2010. "Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3-D" was filmed by 22 3-D cameras over 6 nights of his Sun City Carnival tour this past summer. "It's crazy how up close this puts you," Chesney said. "It was an amazing and at times... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3440 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3440 Rosanne Cash will make a series of upcoming television and radio appearances in the coming weeks in support of her new release, "The List." Cash will be featured on ABC's prime-time TV special "In The Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville" - a show billed as "candid conversations with country music's... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3441 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3441 Taylor Swift will open the 43rd Annual CMA Awards Wednesday, although it was not disclosed Monday what song she will perform. The awards are hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and air live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, 8-11 p.m. eastern on ABC. "Taylor is the perfect choice as the opening act for the 2009 CMA Awards," said... Country Music News http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3439 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem2.asp?xid=3439 Roger Daltrey is into Johnny Cash and country music? Who'd a thunk it? But that was what the lead singer of The Who made clear during his solo tour stop in Boston Sunday. Daltrey said he had been asked what the most memorable show was by The Who. He said it was really impossible to select between Woodstock, the Boston Tea Party and the Isle of Wight among many other gigs he cited.... Country Music News