MORE GOOD STUFF…with Alan, Kellie, the Paisleys, and more!
- Warmest wishes to Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley on the news that they are expecting their second child! The Paisleys, who are already proud parents to their son, Huck — born in February of last year — are anticipating their new arrival in April.
- The nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards were announced this week, with congratulations going out to Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Carrie Underwood among the big names in the country music categories! Brooks & Dunn are in the running for Favorite Band, Duo or Group, while Kenny and Brad are both up for Favorite Male Artist, and Carrie is vying for Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Album for Carnival Ride. Look for the show to air November 23rd on ABC Television…but the excitement is already underway now with fan voting determining the night’s winners online at amavote.com!
- Don’t miss this weekend’s edition of GAC’s Opry Live, with performances by Montgomery Gentry and Kellie Pickler! Catch the episode premiere this Saturday (9pm, ET).
- Happy birthday to Alan Jackson, who celebrates the big 5-0 this Friday, October 17th! Alan has already been having an amazing year, with the release of his chart-topping Good Time album, with back-to-back number-one singles — “Good Time” and “Small Town Southern Man” — plus a 50-million album sales milestone this summer, and he’ll soon be the guest of honor on the 90-minute special, CMT Giants: Alan Jackson. The birthday boy is currently climbing the charts fast with “Country Boy,” the newest smash from Good Time.
- This Tuesday marks the arrival of the special holiday edition of Carrie Underwood‘s Carnival Ride album, available exclusively at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. The package features not only the full Carnival Ride album, but also a bonus disc with five traditional favorites, including “What Child Is This,” “O Holy Night,” “The First Noel,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and “Do You Hear What I Hear,” four of which were newly recorded for this exclusive holiday treat.
