Rodeo Attitude News: Headlines

HOT DISH: Emerson Drive Cruises Into My Kitchen

Tue, 01 Dec 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Canadian-Born Musicians Also Welcome the Arrival of a Brand New Fan; Larry the Cable Guy Does Christmas; Kenny Chesney Wins Another Touring Award; Reba's Busy With More Than Music

Photographing The Masters Of Country Music

Mon, 30 Nov 2008 00:20:00 GMT

The cover of the new book Country Music: The Masters is a black-and-white shot of Johnny Cash in three-quarter profile. His hair is thin and white, his face gaunt, almost ghostly.

Alt-country magazine makes a comeback

Sun, 29 Nov 2008 23:54:00 GMT

Started with a meager print run more than a decade ago, alternative country magazine No Depression helped launch the careers of Ryan Adams and Wilco. As it picked up subscribers and advertising dollars, it also exposed fans to country stalwarts whose radio airplay dwindled while the genre went pop.

Paisley, Swift, Underwood, Rascal Flatts win at American Music Awards

Thu, 26 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts won awards at the American Music Awards show Sunday.

Music Hall of Fame on horizon

Mon, 23 Nov 2008 07:05:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH - Nowhere in America, it seems, is there a place where the likes of Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Hank Williams Sr. and Marian Anderson are all celebrated under one roof...There's the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, the Classical Music Hall of Fame in Cincinnati and the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. And various foundations celebrate jazz, blues, gospel and other genres...But there's no one place where all the best of American music meet. No place except, perhaps, music heaven.

42nd Annual CMA Awards

Fri, 13 Nov 2008 23:08:00 GMT

The 2007 CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, were the hosts for "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" also known as "Country Music's Biggest Night" The event was held at the Sommet Center in Nashville...

ROYAL WADE KIMES CREATES A 'SIRIUS' JAM AT XM SATELLITE RADIO

Thu, 12 Nov 2008 07:34:00 GMT

Country Dan's show on 'America' Channel 10 - XM Satellite Radio experienced four (4) solid hours with the phone banks jammed on November 10, 2008 while Royal Wade Kimes joined Country Dan live from Washington, D.C. Calls were received from numerous States including but not limited to Colorado, Utah, California, Kentucky, Texas, Minnesota, Virginia, Georgia and parts of Canada.

The Academy of Country Music Partners With Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to Be Held December 4-13, 2008 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas

Tue, 10 Nov 2008 20:54:00 GMT

For the third consecutive year, 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, December 4th through Saturday, December 13th. New country artists will take the Academy of Country Music Stage in the Cowboy Corral, a special area created by Las Vegas Events, to entertain NFR fans inside the Cox Pavilion at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The event is free to NFR fans and open to all ticket holders.

John Michael Montgomery joins forces with Sticks & Stones Outdoor Adventures

Sun, 08 Nov 2008 03:18:00 GMT

Sticks and Stones Outdoor Adventures Magazine & TV Show, the leader in Outdoor Lifestyles media products announced recently that Sticks and Stones has signed a partnership agreement with Country Legend John Michael Montgomery to co host the Sticks & Stones Outdoor Adventures TV show.

11th ANNUAL "WADE BOWEN CLASSIC"

Sun, 08 Nov 2008 00:09:00 GMT

Texas charttopper Wade Bowen raised over $84,000 for Postpartum Support International (PSI) this weekend in his 11th annual Wade Bowen Classic" celebrity concert and golf tournament in Waco, TX. The successful two-day event saw a record turnout and raised more money than the last two years combined.

THE MARTY STUART SHOW PREMIERES THIS SATURDAY ON RFD-TV

Sat, 07 Nov 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Country Music Icon Marty Stuart's original television series The Marty Stuart Show premiered Saturday, Nov. 1. Fans across America who love country music in its purest, most traditional form will find it every week on RFD-TV at 8:00 PM, where Stuart handpicks each guest and executive produces the thirty-minute episodes himself.

JASON ALDEAN WILL DEBUT "SHE'S COUNTRY" ON THE 2008 COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

Sat, 07 Nov 2008 14:52:00 GMT

What you see is what you get from country music star Jason Aldean, who will debut the true to his roots, aggressive lead single "She's Country" from his third studio album on the 2008 Country Music Awards next Wed., Nov. 12 on ABC.

NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Presidential Campaign Lessons for Country Music

Sat, 07 Nov 2008 13:53:00 GMT

Barack Obama's unlikely run for the U.S. presidency was successful for a number of factors, but a key was the day-to-day campaign strategy plotted out by his two campaign chiefs. In essence, a presidential campaign is nothing but one very long tour with almost daily performances. Deciding on your target audience is the key. But determining your message -- your content, if you will -- is equally important. Can the country music industry benefit from studying the Obama camp's strategy? I think there are lessons there to be gleaned.

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC ANNOUNCES OPEN SUBMISSIONS DATE FOR 44th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® AWARDS COUNTRY MUSIC RADIO AWARDS CATEGORIES

Tue, 03 Nov 2008 19:27:00 GMT

The Academy of Country Music today announced that open submissions for the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will begin for the radio awards categories on Monday, November 10, 2008—weeks earlier than usual to maximize the time that radio stations nationwide will have to prepare submissions. The 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will air LIVE on CBS Television on Sunday, April 5, 2009.

Brian Lumley and Red Dirt Underground : Backroads

Mon, 02 Nov 2008 12:39:00 GMT

Brian and the boys set to rock it up at the PBR finals!