George Jones is Recovering After Routine Annual Visit

On Wednesday, January 5th 2011, George Jones underwent an annual routine health checkup.  Although Mr. Jones is staying overnight in a Nashville hospital, he is resting and will be released tomorrow.

“I just decided I didn’t want to drive back to Franklin in this cold weather. So I guess I’ll stay here overnight and go home tomorrow!” says humorous Country Music Hall of Fame member, George Jones.
Source: NashvilleCountryClub.com

Taylor Swift Nabs "Favorite Country Artist" at People's Choice Awards

Taylor Swift wins the People's Choice Award at last night's Awards show for Country Artist of the Year; beating out fellow nominees Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts and Lady Antebellum:

See Acceptance Video by Click HERE

Melissa Peterman Debuts New CMT Show & Reba Guest-Stars

CMT’s first scripted sitcom, WORKING CLASS, starring TV veteran Melissa Peterman and Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actorEd Asner, makes its network debut Friday, January 28 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT, followed by a second, all-new episode at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT.

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Comedian Ron White Hosts "Celebrities Salute the Troops" at the Opry

Lewis Black has been added to the lineup of comedians and musical acts that are participating in Ron White’s 4th Annual “Celebrity Salute The Troops”. The event is taking place at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on February 15, 2011 and will air on CMT at a later date. Black joins host White and comedians Kathleen Madigan, Vic Henley, and Tim Wilson plus musical guests Margo Rey and Rascal Flatts for this amazing night with proceeds of ticket sales going to the Armed Forces Foundation.

“This is my fourth year doing this benefit, and every year it gets better.” Ron said “I am thrilled CMT is going to be airing it so everyone can join in the fun, I’ve gathered some of my close musical and comedian friends and we’re going to see if we can’t bring a few laughs to these soldiers; raise some money, and hopefully lift their spirits. I consider it an honor and a privilege to give back however I can, for the many sacrifices of these incredibly brave men and women.”

Tickets are on sale now through the Opry House Box Office or all Ticketmaster outlets. Seats are $46.75

Special Movie Screening of "Rabbit Hole" in Nashville with Nicole Kidman Q/A

The Belcourt Theatre is pleased to announce a special screening of RABBIT HOLE with the film's star & producer Nicole Kidman in attendance for a post-screening Q & A

Saturday, January 8 at 3:00 pm

ABOUT RABBIT HOLE: Director John Cameron Mitchell (HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, SHORTBUS) has given us sweet, genre-breaking, euphorically naughty films with a bright, all-encompassing worldview, and RABBIT HOLE marks a significant progression: a pitch-perfect drama about mourning with exacting performances all around. Aaron Eckhart and Nicole Kidman, who doubles as the film’s Producer, play a couple trying to mourn the death of their young son, but unsure how to do it. Becca (Kidman) spats with family members as Howie (Eckhart) makes genuine efforts to connect. As she starts to reach out to the boy who killed her son, a teenaged driver whose life was irrevocably changed by the incident, their relationship, full of curiosity, suppressed rage and a surprising mutual recognition, forms the fascinating counterpoint to the discordant notes of a marriage in crisis.

Gwyneth & Tim Sing a Duet in "Me & Tennessee"

See Interviews with Tim, Gwyneth, & Leighton by clicking HERE 
Gwyneth Paltrow's husband, Chris Martin from the band Coldplay, also jumped in on the Country music fun by penning this melancholy tune for the "Country Strong" Sountrack, see the music video:

Tim McGraw & Gwyneth Paltrow "Me & Tennessee" - COUNTRY ...
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Retired Nashville Radio Personality Gerry House Receives a Roast

Country Music Roasts:
Gerry House

Presented by
Country Music Hall of Fame^®
and Gaylord Opryland^® Resort and Convention Center

Hosted by
Kix Brooks and Reba McEntire

The Country Music Hall of Fame^® and Museum and Gaylord Opryland^® honors Gerry House with an industry roast highlighting the people and stories that have made him a household name.  For more than thirty years, the longtime host of The House Foundation and treasured radio personality has been one of country music's most constant supporters.  Country radio's most popular artists will serve as the evening's roastmasters and roasters, and will be bringing their best House stories and songs in an evening to celebrate Gerry's contributions to country music.

Proceeds will benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Words & Music program and help to bring the educational songwriting program into Metropolitan Nashville Public School classrooms.