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NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Presidential Campaign Lessons for Country Music
[Nov. 6, 2008] 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
[Nov. 3, 2008] 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. By Courtesy Academy Country Music

Brian Lumley and Red Dirt Underground : Backroads
[Nov. 2, 2008] Brian and the boys set to rock it up at the PBR finals! By John D. Lewis

The New "Marty Stuart Show" Will Feature Traditional Country Music
[Oct. 23, 2008] Country music fans who liked shows like "Hee Haw" and "The Porter Wagoner Show" are going to love the new show by country singer Marty Stuart. The new show will feature traditional country music...."The Marty Stuart Show" will begin airing Sunday nights in November on cable's RFD-TV.

CARRIE donates a SECOND album!
[Oct. 21, 2008] Mihaela's copy of Carrie Rodriguez's new album is in the mail to her: and NOW we have a SECOND winner!!!!! By John D. Lewis

RED STATE UPDATE PRIZE UNCLAIMED!!!!
[Oct. 21, 2008] SORRY TAMMY - you missed out! We had to choose a new winner! CHECK YOUR E-MAIL!

Driver Radio Chooses Winner In Songwriters Corner Song Contest
[Oct. 16, 2008] Unsigned songwriters from around the world submitted hundreds of songs in hopes of winning the first Songwriters Corner Song Contest hosted by Driver Radio (formerly Trucker Radio). The songs were submitted to a panel of entertainment industry executives for review and the panel chose, "This Train Aint Through Runnin' Yet" written by singer/songwriter Greg Michaels, also a member of the Detroit based band Redhill. By Megan Burns. Thompson Entertainment

Collin Raye makes the move from Country to Christian music
[Oct. 15, 2008] On Thursday, country music artist Collin Raye will host the Inspirational Country Music Awards. The event marks a new path for the accomplished mainstream artist, as he begins a much anticipated move into the Christian music market.

Royal Wade Kimes rides the high country in the mountains of Arkansas with his Mount Royal Trail Ride & Concert
[Oct. 15, 2008] Royal Wade was host to a sold-out concert and trail ride October 3 - 5, 2008 where some 21 states were represented for the event. The concert is held annually in Chester, Arkansas, Royal Wade's home town. The concert benefits the 'Meals for Kids' program which feeds needy children on week-ends with a back-pack of food which doesn't require preparation. By Sue Hawkins, Wonderment Records

WIN CARRIE RODRIGUEZ ALBUM
[Oct. 14, 2008] WE HAVE A WINNER HERE! They HAVE BEEN NOtified, and it COULD be you!!! So check your e-mail!!!

Harry Goes Country!
[Oct. 8, 2008] he Early Show Co-Anchor Writes "Red State Blue State Blues"; Records It In Studio On Famed Music Row In Nashville.

BRAD PAISLEY AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO HOST AND PERFORM ON "THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
[Oct. 2, 2008] The reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will unite to host "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards." This is the first time that either artist will have hosted "Country Music's Biggest NightTM." "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" airs live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 12 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. By Courtesy CMA Close Up Nws Service

FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
[Sep. 29, 2008] Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban to Perform on "Country Music’s Biggest Night" - The star-packed lineup for "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" launches with the announcement today that nominees Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban will perform. "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" airs live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 12 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. By Courtesy CMA Close Up News Service

Farm Aid 2008 Continues a 23-Year String of Success
[Sep. 22, 2008] When they helped organize the first Farm Aid concert in 1985, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp had no idea they'd still be hosting the annual event more than two decades later. Kenny Chesney and Jamey Johnson were just two of the musical guests when Farm Aid 2008 took place Saturday (Sept. 2) at the Comcast Center near Boston.

HOT DISH: Kellie Pickler Talks About Boyfriend, Fans and Country Music
[Sep. 22, 2008]

Dierks Bentley, Reba McEntire and Hank Williams Jr. Are in the News - I got the skinny from Kellie Pickler. First off, she is set to ring in 2009 in New York City with Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest, and is she excited! And she says she has a boyfriend - songwriter Kyle Jacobs, a Minnesota native.

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