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- 2010-12-03

Nashville partied downtown for the first ever 'Guitar Drop' into the New Year...headlined by Rodney Atkins...watch video below. (Photo On Right By: Joshua Hayes) Video from: Music Blips

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- 2010-03-10

Danny Gokey was mad at God.

His 27-year-old wife Sophia had just died unexpectedly during an operation to correct a congenital heart problem. It was July 9, 2008, and Gokey, a Wisconsin truck driver and music minister, was crushed with depression and groping for answers.

About 600 miles away in Nashville, hit songwriter Kent Blazy was mentally preparing himself to say goodbye to his wife of 28 years. Sharon Blazy had spent six years suffering from recurring brain tumors. Until that point, she had always had them removed.

“She said, ‘I’m not going to do this again. I’m going to let it be what it will be,’ ” Blazy said through tears. “So we rode it out for two years.”

Sharon died Jan. 19, 2009.

For both men, what came next is an intertwining story of finding hope. Photo by: Mandy Lunn/Tennessean

Danny Gokey’s journey started five days before Sharon Blazy died. He made his televised debut on American Idol on Jan. 14, 2009. He finished third. Continue Reading at The Tennessean

Reach Cindy Watts at 615–664-2227 or ciwatts@tennessean.com.

- 2010-03-09

Featuring keynote speaker General Tommy Franks

Special musical performances by Charlie Daniels, Amy Grant, Kix Brooks, Gretchen Wilson and Larry Gatlin

Tickets are on sale now for Lipscomb University’s Operation Yellow Ribbon event March 23 featuring keynote speaker General Tommy Franks (Ret.) and special acoustic performances by Charlie Daniels, Amy Grant, Kix Brooks, Gretchen Wilson and Larry Gatlin among others.

The Operation Yellow Ribbon event is “An Inspiring Evening of Stories and Songs" to raise awareness and funds for Lipscomb’s Yellow Ribbon Program. The program begins at 7 p.m. in Lipscomb’s Allen Arena.

A limited number of tickets for the evening event are on sale for $10 at the Lipscomb University box office and through Ticketmaster. Members of the military and their families will be invited as guests of the events corporate sponsors. Proceeds from the event benefit Lipscomb University’s Yellow Ribbon Program and organizations that serve veterans and their families. Event sponsors include Military Systems Group.

Prior to the evening event, a daylong symposium will focus on discussions about solutions for the transition from battlefield to home front for returning military. Breakout sessions will address a variety of topics including returning injured military and adapting to life after those injuries. The symposium is sponsored by Lipscomb University and Challenge America. Admission to the symposium is by invitation only.

“Our goal is to provide a day of significant conversations and networking opportunities for leaders from the private and public sectors resulting in productive and lasting solutions,” said L. Randolph Lowry, Lipscomb University president.

Lipscomb’s Yellow Ribbon Program offers eligible military veterans and their family members an undergraduate degree tuition-free or a graduate degree at a greatly reduced tuition rate.

The mission of Challenge America is to work with communities across the United States in linking new and existing services and supporting the development of recreational and occupational programs to better serve returning injured military and their families.

- 2010-03-09

Rascal Flatts guitarist and vocalist Joe Don Rooney and his wife Tiffany Fallon, Playmate of The Year 2005, announced today they are anticipating the birth of their second child in September of 2010.

“We are so excited to bring another child into our lives,” says Rooney. “Our son Jagger has been the biggest blessing!”

Joe Don and Tiffany were married on April 23, 2006 and are the proud parents of Jagger Donovan Rooney, born May 31, 2008.

- 2010-03-08

Brad Paisley wrapped up his American Saturday Night tour with a bang in Charleston, S.C. Saturday night. He was at the tail end of performing his encore finale, 'Alcohol,' when he tripped on stage and fell, slamming into the stage set ... all the while keeping a tight grip on his guitar. He got up, waved goodbye to the crowd, went backstage and was promptly taken to a local hospital by ambulance.

Doctors checked Brad out, and the performer even received a CAT scan to make sure nothing was broken, as he reportedly felt like he had broken a rib. He was released early Sunday morning with only some bad bruises (and possibly a bit of a bruised ego!).

The 37-year-old kept fans updated with several tweets, even posting a photo of himself consulting with doctors, joking that they told him he "was a very brave boy." Wife Kimberly Williams Paisley, worried about her husband, wrote on her Twitter page, "Praying for my husband tonight. Hope he didn't hurt himself too badly. I love that clumsy clown." Once she knew he was going to be okay, Kim asked if anyone had a video of the fall, and her request was fulfilled via YouTube.com.

The West Virginia native has a few days to recover at home in Nashville before heading to Reliant Stadium for his show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 11.

Brad may want to put a few safety precautions in place before he kicks off his upcoming H20 trek this summer. Source: AOL's The Boot

- 2010-03-08

It's a boy for Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook! Weighing in at 7 lbs. 14 oz., and measuring nearly 20 inches, Elijah Dylan Westbrook was born in Nashville on Friday night (March 5).

Elijah is the first child for Jimi and Karen, who were secretly married in May 2006, and then revealed their marriage to fans a couple of months later.

"We've been waiting for this for a long time, and can't tell you how thrilled and blessed we both feel," Karen tells PEOPLE.

"Karen is going to be an incredible mom," Jimi boasts about his wife, who holds a degree in early childhood education. "She has always been so good with children. Besides," he jokes, "she's done a great job raising me to become a responsible adult!"

Baby Elijah joins a couple of toddlers who have already been on the road with Little Big Town for a couple of years now -- two-and-a-half year old Daisy Pearl, who is the daughter of Kimberly Roads Schlapman, and two-year old Penelopi Jane, the daughter of Phillip Sweet.

"Our hearts are bursting with joy for Karen and Jimi," Kimberly sighs. "We have dreamed of this moment with them for a long time. We can't wait to welcome another little angel onto our bus!"

Little Big Town will be releasing their first single, 'Little White Church,' off their upcoming album to radio next week. They hit the road in May with Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson and Jack Ingram on the 'Country Throwdown Tour.'
Source: AOL's The Boot

- 2010-03-07

Luke Bryan's EP is out for you to grab, out of his 'Spring Break' series. (Click on Photo to Buy EP)
He is also nominated for the ACM Top New Solo Category on the ACM's GAC site (which the fans can vote on: www.voteacm.com) You can watch the video of his supporters HERE