Brooks & Dunn, Chesney, Swift to perform during CMA awards broadcastOctober 5th, 2009 Brooks & Dunn, Chesney, Swift to perform at CMAsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 43rd annual Country Music Association awards will offer fans one of the last chances to see Brooks & Dunn before they split next year.
Nashville songwriters' group votes Toby Keith songwriter/artist of the decadeSeptember 16th, 2009 Toby Keith voted songwriter/artist of the decadeNASHVILLE, Tenn. — County music star Toby Keith has been voted songwriter/artist of the decade by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
CMA accidentally drops duet by Keith Urban, Brad Paisley from award nomination listSeptember 10th, 2009 Sorry, guys: CMA drops Paisley, Urban nod for duetNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country Music Association officials say a duet between Brad Paisley and Keith Urban was accidentally left off their list of award nominees.
Brooks & Dunn: Out of new ideas after 20 years of music; still good friends despite breakupAugust 13th, 2009 Brooks & Dunn: Out of new ideas after 20 yearsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brooks & Dunn decided to call it quits after they realized they'd begun to run out of ideas after 20 years of making hit country music together.
Brooks & Dunn decides to 'call it a day' after 20 years of success; says hits CD will be lastAugust 11th, 2009 Brooks & Dunn to 'call it a day' after 20 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brooks & Dunn are done.
Brooks & Dunn decides to 'call it a day' after 20 years of hits; says hits CD will be lastAugust 11th, 2009 Brooks & Dunn call it quits after 20 yearsNASHVILLE, Tenn. —Brooks & Dunn are done.
OSCAR-WINNER BROOKS DEFENDS NEW ALLEGATIONS OF 'ABUSE'August 9th, 2009 Oscar-winning songwriter JOSEPH BROOKS has responded to new accusations of sexual abuse as he faces charges of raping 11 women - insisting he "doesn't remember" abusing hired protitutes and hard drugs. The 71 year old was arrested in New York in June (09) and pleaded not guilty to charges of sex offences against women who answered online adverts for acting roles.
Stand operators hope recession will mean strong 'backyard fireworks' sales for Fourth of JulyJuly 2nd, 2009 Fireworks sellers hope it's a 'backyard' FourthMARYSVILLE, Wash. — Even in a scorched economy, there's still some money to burn.
Michael Jackson's chimp pal Bubbles 'set to become film star'June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's chimpanzee pal Bubbles is set to become the subject of a Hollywood movie and book, according to his owner. The ape was a constant companion to the singer but had to be given up in 2003 when he became too aggressive.
Oscar-winning songwriter-director of 'You Light Up My Life' charged with rape in NYJune 23rd, 2009 'You Light Up My Life' writer accused of NY rapeNEW YORK — The songwriter and director behind "You Light Up My Life" has been indicted on charges of raping or sexually assaulting women who answered audition ads on Craigslist. Joseph Brooks, who's 71, will be arraigned later Tuesday.
Taylor Swift wins CMT video of the year for 'Love Story'; thanks Shania Twain, BrooksJune 17th, 2009 Taylor Swift wins CMT video of the yearNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards for "Love Story."
It is an elaborate production that features period costumes as it echoes the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Bonnaroo, CMA Music Festival kick off Thursday, draw tens of thousands to TennesseeJune 11th, 2009 Bonnaroo, CMA Music Festival kick off ThursdayNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Whether your musical tastes lean toward Nine Inch Nails or Brad Paisley, there's something for you in Middle Tennessee as both the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester and the CMA Music Festival in Nashville run Thursday through Sunday.
Despite challenges, country artists look to increase the genre's popularity overseasJune 8th, 2009 Country artists try to build their base abroadNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dierks Bentley and his band recently jetted to Australia to open six shows for Brooks & Dunn, playing to more than 10,000 people a night in the country's largest cities.
Jack Nicholson in talks to star in James L. Brooks' movie alongside Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen WilsonJune 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - American actor Jack Nicholson is said to be in talks to star in director James L. Brooks' untitled romantic comedy at Columbia Pictures.
Country Music Association honors Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn for overseas promotion of musicMay 11th, 2009 Bentley, Brooks & Dunn honored for overseas workNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country artists Brooks & Dunn and Dierks Bentley have been honored by the Country Music Association for promoting the genre overseas.