Breaking up is hard to do, but inspiring to write about for songwriter Charlie Robison
Police: Chattanooga, Tenn. officers fired 59 shots at armed man in ’suicide by cop’CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Six officers fired at least 59 shots in less than a minute, killing a man who had roamed his Tennessee neighborhood with a rifle and was looking to commit “suicide by cop,” authorities said Tuesday. Country singer Billy Currington grateful ‘for life itself’ after Canadian stage collapseNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Billy Currington says he and his band are very grateful to be alive after the outdoor stage they were performing on in Canada collapsed over the weekend and killed one person. Sugarland fans in for a sweet ride with TV special, CD/DVD package and movie premiereNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sugarland’s Kristian Bush knows a live CD/DVD package and a network TV special might seem quaint at a time when singles rule and fans flock to YouTube, but he thinks they are a good way to show what the duo is all about. ‘Redneck Woman’ singer Gretchen Wilson says she will start her own record labelNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gretchen Wilson plans to start her own record label, and she’d like to call it, naturally, Redneck Records. ‘Redneck Woman’ Gretchen Wilson parts with longtime record label Sony Music NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn. — “Redneck Woman” Gretchen Wilson and her longtime record label, Sony Music Nashville, have parted. Justin Timberlake christens renovated, eco-friendly golf course with 291-yard drive in Tenn.MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Justin Timberlake celebrated the opening of his renovated, environmentally friendly golf course in style on the 10th tee — by smacking his drive 291 yards. Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles ordered to rest strained vocal cords, will miss 3 more showsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The hit country duo Sugarland will miss three more concerts after a doctor ordered singer Jennifer Nettles to rest her voice for a week. Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles resting her voice after canceling 2 weekend showsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles is on vocal rest after canceling two shows over the weekend. Appeals court rules Georgia O’Keeffe Museum has no right to Fisk University art collectionNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled that the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum has no right to an art collection the painter donated to Fisk University 50 years ago. Country stars Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss to play high-profile gig at White HouseNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country musicians Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss will play a high-profile gig next week at the White House. Country singer Ferlin Husky released from Nashville hospital, recovering at homeNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A spokesman for country star Ferlin Husky says the singer is recuperating at home after being released from a Nashville hospital. Justin Timberlake’s Memphis-area golf course set to open after $16 million renovationMILLINGTON, Tenn. — Justin Timberlake’s Mirimichi golf course is set to open July 25 in suburban Memphis after a $16 million renovation aimed at making it environmentally friendly. Grand Ole Opry member Mel McDaniel in the hospital after suffering a heart attackNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Grand Ole Opry spokeswoman says Opry performer Mel McDaniel is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack. Spokesman says country singer Ferlin Husky could leave hospital this weekNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A spokesman for country star Ferlin Husky says the hospitalized singer is improving and has been moved from critical care in Nashville. Spokesman: Country singer Ferlin Husky hospitalized in Tenn. with possible pneumoniaNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A spokesman for country star Ferlin Husky says the singer has been hospitalized in Tennessee. Paisley: ‘Hard to ignore’ economy, historic election on heartfelt ‘American Saturday Night’NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As much as he enjoys singing about the double lives of computer geeks (”Online”) and amorous country boys (”Ticks”), Brad Paisley says there’s too much going on in the world to be too lighthearted on his new album, “American Saturday Night.” Wilco (the article): Jeff Tweedy and co. celebrate rock with self-aware ‘Wilco (The Album)’MANCHESTER, Tenn. — When it’s remarked to Jeff Tweedy while walking backstage at the recent Bonnaroo Music Festival that it’s a shame he won’t have time to catch most of the festival’s other acts, he turns and smiles. Country singer Josh Turner announces the birth of his second sonNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Josh Turner and his wife, Jennifer, are the parents of a second son. Country music singer Ray Price is recuperating at Texas home after surgery to remove polypsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A spokesman for Grammy winning country musician Ray Price says the singer is home in Texas recuperating after surgery to remove polyps from his colon. Music rights group BMI to honor singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson as a music iconNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kris Kristofferson will be honored by BMI as a music icon during the music licensing organization’s country awards in November. Dolly Parton embraces second childhood through her first children’s book, ‘I Am a Rainbow’PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton created a charity 13 years ago to provide books to children and encourage literacy. 83-year-old Grand Ole Opry in Tennessee offers captions for hearing impairedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Grand Ole Opry remains steeped in a tradition of sound, but the 83-year-old country music program will offer captions for the hearing impaired for the first time Saturday. Taylor Swift wins video of the year at Country Music Television awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift opened the Country Music Television awards with a skit about living out her dreams. The 19-year-old country and pop sensation went a long way toward doing just that by winning video of the year and female video of the year for “Love Story” and by performing with one of her favorite rock bands. Taylor Swift wins CMT’s Video of the Year award for ‘Love Story’NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards for “Love Story,” an elaborate production that features period costumes as it echoes the story of Romeo and Juliet. List of winners at Country Music Television awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Here is a list of the winners at the Country Music Television awards, presented Tuesday: Taylor Swift wins CMT video of the year for ‘Love Story’; thanks Shania Twain, BrooksNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards for “Love Story.” Sugarland, Zac Brown Band, Kid Rock early winners at Country Music Television video awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift opened Tuesday’s Country Music Television awards with a skit about living out her dreams. The 19-year-old country and pop sensation went a long way toward doing just that by winning video of the year and female video of the year for “Love Story” and by performing with one of her favorite rock bands. Country’s Trace Adkins relishes 2 CMT nominations for video that almost didn’t get madeNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trace Adkins can gloat about his two nominations at the Country Music Television awards. Former ‘American Idol’ finalist Bo Bice donates clarinet to Nashville public schoolsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former “American Idol” finalist Bo Bice has donated a clarinet to a Nashville instrument drive. Country star Taylor Swift’s opener for CMT Awards sounds dreamy; Def Leppard, T-Pain on billNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift’s top-secret CMT Music Awards opener promises to be nothing but a dream. Bonnaroo wraps after memorable performances from Springsteen, Phish, Al Green, WilcoMANCHESTER, Tenn. — They were chanting “Bruuuuuce” at Bonnaroo all weekend, as Bruce Springsteen performed a three-hour set with the E Street Band one night and joined Phish on stage another. Singer, actress Dolly Parton delights Girl Scouts who earned patch created in her honorPIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Country singer Dolly Parton delighted hundreds of Tennessee Girl Scouts when she made a surprise entrance at a ceremony to present them with a patch created in her honor. Trent Reznor says he ‘has to stop,’ performance at Bonnaroo Festival is his last US concertMANCHESTER, Tenn. — Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor said their performance Sunday at the Bonnaroo Music Festival was their last in the country. Springsteen wows Bonnaroo with songs for ‘hard times,’ rocking Tennessee event with 3-hour setMANCHESTER, Tenn. — Bruce Springsteen astonished the Bonnaroo crowd with a passionate three-hour performance, offering sweat and rock ‘n’ roll to inspire, he said, in “hard times.” |