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Carrie Underwood performs "Cowboy Casanova" at "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network. Photographer: John Russell / CMA

When the GACTV.com staff heard that the popular men’s magazine Maxim decided to put out a list of the “Hottest Women of Country Music,”  I reluctantly stepped forward to do some research.  It’s a tough job but somebody has to do it.  So off I went to Maxim.com to review the list, presented in the form of a photo gallery.   The list was comprised of a total of 19 women. The gallery appears to be in random order and not in any formal order or rank of  “hotness.”  No surprises for me, but I can tell you I think they left more than a couple of deserving ladies off the list… Continue Reading

If you answered yes to this question, then GAC’s wants you! GAC wants you to decide the Top 50 Videos of 2009. It’s time to rally your family, friends and fellow fan club members to get the vote out. We have over 140 videos from over 100 unique artists nominated. You can vote for up to 10 of your favorites every day.

So what are you waiting for? If you’re a fan of any of the artists listed below then it’s your duty as a card carrying country music fan to vote today and every day through Nov. 30, 2009 when the ballot closes.  Vote Now »

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LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 140 -- Pictured: (l-r) Taylor Swift, Jimmy Fallon -- NBC Photo: Dana Edelson

You’ve probably heard by now, Taylor Swift is set to pull double duty as both the host and musical guest this weekend on NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL).  Taylor joins a short list of superstars including Sting, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake that have filled both shoes on the show.  The last time a female country artist was tapped to both host and perform was Dolly Parton, 20 years ago.

Last Monday night, Taylor made a special guest appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and got some great advice from the SNL vet. Continue Reading

Dolly Parton photo courtesy of Dolly Parton Management.

Dolly Parton, Ernest Tubb, Charlie Daniels and the founder of Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge join Kid Rock as the newest members of the Music City Walk of Fame when the latest round of markers are added in a downtown Nashville ceremony this Sunday.

Sponsored by GAC, the induction brings the total number of Walk of Fame markers to 42, including Hank Williams, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris and Steve Wariner.

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Dolly Parton photo courtesy of Dolly Parton Management.

Dolly Parton’s new release, the 2-disc DVD/CD set DOLLY: LIVE FROM LONDON, is due out Nov. 10. It features classics like “Here You Come Again,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Two Doors Down,” “9 to 5,” Islands in the Stream” and “Jolene” and recent hits “Better Get To Livin,’” “Backwoods Barbie” and “Jesus and Gravity.”

This week, she’ll be here at the GAC studio — and we want YOU to interview Dolly. Continue Reading

Kellie Pickler photo by Kristin Barlowe, courtesy of Sony BMG.

Blonde and boisterous Kellie Pickler has frequently professed her appreciation of Dolly Parton, and the North Carolina native seems to have the same approach to the world as Dolly, who grew up across the stateline in neighboring Tennessee.

“I’m from a small town, but I don’t think small town,” Kellie told The Raleigh News & Observer. “I’ve always thought bigger. I’ve always wanted to travel the world and learn about other cultures and their religions and how they live. I’ve always been interested in the world. I think my biggest fear in life has always been to settle — to settle with a career and a lifestyle that I’m not completely happy about. … There’s nothing wrong with staying in a small town. But if you get a chance to step outside, go ahead and do it. That small town is always going to be there.”

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Carrie Underwood photo by Matthew Rolston, courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Following in the footsteps of Barbara Mandrell and Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood will headline her own variety television special on December 7, 2009. The still-untitled, two-hour show will air on FOX at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Fans will most likely hear Carrie’s latest hit single, “Cowboy Casanova” and other new music from her upcoming album, Play On, as well as previous hits and holiday classics. Her special guests include Dolly,  Continue Reading

Kellie Pickler photo by Tony Baker, courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year — a night when most country stars are usually onstage. But this year, Kellie Pickler will be able to celebrate one of her favorite holidays.

“This is the first Halloween I don’t have to work,” Kellie tells the Chicago Tribune. ”I might have to take advantage. I’ve been witches, monsters, Barbies – I was obsessed with Barbie when I was younger — Dolly [Parton]. Gosh, I need to find those pictures.”

Kellie hasn’t decided on a costume yet. What do YOU think she should wear? Suggest a costume below in our comments section! Continue Reading

Keith Urban photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville.

It’s doubtful that too many music fans would confuse Keith Urban with Liza Minnelli, but his background certainly intersects with the setting of one of her biggest roles.

During his teen years, Keith worked as the music director for a cabaret in Australia. Broadway songs are quite different than country music, and yet, the job eventually paid off after he became a star.

“The whole thing was pretty odd,” he told Newsday. “I mean, I was 16, with hair down past my shoulders, and I had to perform in a tuxedo. Continue Reading

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Grammy® and Emmy® winning actor, comedian and musician Steve Martin won two International Bluegrass Music Association awards last night at a ceremony in Nashville. Martin picked up awards for Best Graphic Design for a Recorded Project and Best Liner Notes for A Recorded Project. Following the awards Martin played a surprise performance at Nashville’s Station Inn with award-winning bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers who he will embark with on a national and international fall tour, in support of The Crow: New Songs For the 5 String Banjo (Rounder). It will include performances on The Late Show with David Letterman on October 5 and The View on October 6. The Crow was #1 for 12 straight weeks on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart and Steve has brought mainstream media attention to bluegrass music with a number of appearances on television and radio this year. Continue Reading