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Hot Country News From K99.1FM Archive for June 2009
Blog Entries for Tuesday, June 30
Kellie Pickler and Kid Rock a Couple
Former American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler has been reported to be dating Grammy-nominated artist Kid Rock, according to associatedcontent.com. Pickler allegedly leaked the news on a radio interview that she'd been seeing someone for over a year. The romance between Pickler and Rock (born Robert Ritchie), is "the worst kept ...
Blog Entries for Monday, June 29
Jackson Brothers Sing Country
The Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden not only met Michael Jackson, he was serenaded by him. Upon hearing of the King of Pop's death on Thursday, Golden shared memories of their 1981 meeting at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium, where The Jackson 5 surprised Golden with a cover of the Oaks' ...
Blog Entries for Friday, June 26
Music Mourns the Loss of Michael Jackson
He was the King of Pop, but Michael Jackson's influence crossed all genres. The Boot has gathered reaction from country stars on the passing of a music legend."I am so sad to hear this news. I am a huge Michael Jackson fan ... I grew up listening to him. I ...
Blog Entries for Thursday, June 25
Hank Jr Readies for Some Football
Hank Williams Jr. and "Monday Night Football." The two have been a perfect fit for two decades, and Bocephus has started what might become a third decade by shooting the opening package for this year's ESPN telecasts in Nashville's Centennial Park. "Are You Ready For Some Football?" -- a rejiggered ...
Blog Entries for Wednesday, June 24
Julianne Hough Lands Lead in "Footloose"
When Julianne Hough walks on the set of the upcoming remake of 'Footloose,' she will already be very familiar with the role of her character, Arial Moore, so says Theboot.com"I played Arial in high school in Park City, Utah, at the same time my brother was playing Ren McCormack on ...
Blog Entries for Tuesday, June 23
Sugarland Give ABC an 'Inside' Look
Sugarland is giving fans a chance to try before you buy. The day before the duo's 'Live on the Inside' CD/DVD set hits Wal-Mart stores, ABC will broadcast special performances from the project in a one-hour special."Television music specials become iconic. Who hasn't seen replays of the Beatles on Ed ...
Blog Entries for Monday, June 22
LeAnn Rimes: No Truth To Divorce Rumors
LeAnn Rimes is fighting rumors that claim she's planning to get a divorce. A rep for the singer said in a statement that contrary to tabloid rumors, Rimes is not planning a split from her husband Dean Sheremet. The rep stressed, quote, "LeAnn is not seeking a divorce." Stories of ...
Blog Entries for Friday, June 19
Carrie, Lee Ann, Big Kenny And More Remember Dad
As we celebrate Father's Day this weekend, country music celebrities talk about the memories they have of their dads. Carrie Underwood has to laugh when she acknowledges how she knew her dad was proud of her: "My dad's the kind of person that most likely he'll never say, 'Hey, I'm ...
Blog Entries for Thursday, June 18
Martina McBride Helps the YWCA
Martina McBride did her part for the YWCA during CMA Music Festival, raising more than $72,000 at her auction, Saturday, June 13. Martina held the auction at Nashville's Hall of Fame Park as country music fans bid on memorabilia from their favorite stars. Chris Young, Jason Michael Carroll, Bo Bice ...
Blog Entries for Wednesday, June 17
Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift Lead CMT Award Winners
Brad Paisley has three new trophies on his mantel, leading the pack in CMT Award wins Tuesday night. The country superstar took home Male Video of the Year for 'Waitin' on a Woman,' CMT Performance of the Year for 'Country Boy' (with Alan Jackson, George Strait and Dierks Bentley) and ...
Blog Entries for Tuesday, June 16
Fans to Decide if Judds Come Back
Celebrating an illustrious 25 years in country music, Wynonna was all smiles as she performed with her mom, Naomi Judd, according to theboot.com, Saturday night in front of more than 40,000 fans at the CMA Music Fest. Aware of the monumental task of condensing a quarter-century of songs into one ...
Blog Entries for Monday, June 15
Shania Twain is Sorry for Being Gone So Long
Shania Twain has written an open letter to fans, apologizing for her delay in releasing new music. She explains that songwriting is driven by emotion ... and what an emotional year this country superstar has had, says theboot.com."The personal issues that took place just over a year ago have been ...
Blog Entries for Friday, June 12
CMA Music Festival in Full "Swing!"
In the Grand Ole Opry versus 'After Midnight with Blair Garner' showdown, it was the Opry who prevailed in the annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge. On the winning team were Carrie Underwood, Chuck Wicks, Luke Bryan, Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owen and Jason Michael Carroll, among others. Darius Rucker, ...
Blog Entries for Thursday, June 11
George Jones' Song Makes History
George Jones classic hit, 'He Stopped Loving Her Today,' is joining an elite list of recordings, thanks to its recent induction into the National Recording Registry, says theboot.com. Voted on by the Library of Congress, this year's entries also include 'At Last' by Etta James, 'Tom Dooley' by the Kingston ...
Blog Entries for Wednesday, June 10
Nascar's Jeremy Mayfield Allegedly Positive for Methamphetamine
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamine during a random drug screening May 1 at Richmond International Raceway, ESPN The Magazine has learned from two independent sources. In court documents filed in the past two weeks (Mayfield sought a temporary restraining order to return to the track; NASCAR countersued), ...
Blog Entries for Tuesday, June 9
Alan Jackson Celebrates 20 Years
Not too many country artists can boast the kind of relationship Alan Jackson's had with Arista Records. He signed his first deal with the company June 26, 1989; 20 years later, he's still with the label, enjoying the 50th Top 10 hit of his career with "Sissy's Song." "The world's ...
Blog Entries for Monday, June 8
Bret Michaels Gets a Tony Smackdown
Rock singer and reality show star Bret Michaels had a run-in with some stage scenery at the Tony Awards. Michaels, star of the reality show Rock of Love, took to the stage with his hair-metal band Poison during the telecast's opening production number, featuring performances from the season's Broadway musicals. ...
Blog Entries for Friday, June 5
Kenny Chesney a Forbes Man
Forbes loves making lists. Their latest, however, unlike the recent tabulation of country music's top moneymakers, encompasses all areas of entertainment, sports and other aspects of public life, resulting in the Celebrity 100 - The World's Most Powerful Celebriities.Not surprisingly, Kenny Chesney, who was tops in country music bank-makers, is ...
Blog Entries for Thursday, June 4
Dierks Bentley Turns Down "Dancing"
Sara Evans, Billy Ray Cyrus, Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks have all waltzed across the stage on Dancing With the Stars but one country star who turned down the opportunity is Dierks Bentley. "There's a reason why I play guitar," Dierks tells GAC. "I have no dance moves. I was ...
Blog Entries for Wednesday, June 3
In Trouble Again John Rich Kicked out of Nashville Bar
John Rich can't seem to stay on the right side of the law lately. After his arrest last week following an alleged assault on aspiring singer Jared Ashley, the singer is under fire again for alleged rowdy behavior at a popular Nashville restaurant. Around 2:45 AM Tuesday morning, John reportedly ...
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