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Jamey Johnson Celebrates Responsibly |
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 Jamey Johnson’s album “That Lonesome Song” was certified gold last month, and his label held a big celebration in Nashville recently to toast his success. Among the attendees were Keith Anderson, the Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Anderson, Hank Cochran, and two members of Little Big Town. Ever resourceful, he rented a bus for his band so all the musicians could drink to their hearts’ content and not have to worry about driving home intoxicated. Nice going, Jamey! |
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Dierks Bentley Recognized for Country Music Promotion |
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 Dierks Bentley was honored by the Country Music Association for promoting country music overseas while backstage at his final Australian concert last week.
He was presented the award by Australian broadcaster Ray Hadley and CMA board member Rob Potts.
The Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain and Australia native Keith Urban are among previous recipients of the award. |
 Keith Urban kicked off his “Escape Together World Tour” Thursday in Uncasville, Connecticut. The veteran performer confessed, “You know, I’m really nervous tonight. I almost lost my voice on the first two songs, but we’re getting back on track now.” To the delight of his fans, they banged out twenty songs, with nearly half of them taken from his list of number ones. Even though he claims he “freaked out” at the beginning of the show, he thanked his fans for making it easier with their love and appreciation. |
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Sugarland Cancels Shows with Keith Urban |
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 According to Sugarland's website, vocalist Jennifer Nettles has come down with a viral tonsil condition forcing the group to cancel three shows with Keith Urban this week. The pair had been slated to open for Urban on his Escape Together World Tour that begins Thursday in Uncasville, Conn. Jason Aldean and Little Big Town have been tapped to replace the band for Thursday and Friday's shows respectively. Nettles has been place on a 10-day vocal rest. |
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Jason Aldean Certified for Gold Digital Download |
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 Jason Aldean's latest single "She's Country" received gold certification from the RIAA this week for selling over 500,000 digital downloads. Aldean appeared on The Bonnie Hunt Show Monday to receive a plaque marking the event. In addition to the swell of downloads, the song was also the most streamed country song on the MySpace website as well the most downloaded ringtone across all genres.
"She's Country" held its #3 spot on Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40 this week. Listen this weekend to find out if it can climb to #1. |
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