News And Notes

About News & Notes

Make GAC’s News & Notes your first stop for the latest buzz and find out what’s happening in the world of country music.

Search Results for "Gretchen Wilson"

Nov 18

The Hottest Women In Country Music…

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

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

Posted at 3:20 am | | Permalink
Nov 10

Are You A True Country Music Fan?

Top 50 Voting 2009

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 »

Continue Reading

Posted at 4:23 am | | Permalink
Sep 28

Kenny Chesney Surprised by Dave Matthews Duet

Kenny Chesney photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Kenny Chesney photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Kenny Chesney’s collaboration with Dave Matthews, “I’m Alive,” hit No. 12 last week on the Country Aircheck singles chart. It’s an achievement that’s four years in the making, going back to the first time they met at Farm Aid in 2005.

“I had already written ‘I’m Alive,’ and Dave told me he loved that ‘I’m Alive’ song and that he felt like that would be something that would fit on one of his records to stand alone,” Kenny recalls. “I said ‘Well, why don’t we try doin’ it?’ Continue Reading

Posted at 10:34 am | | Permalink
Sep 10

Tim McGraw, Charlie Daniels Lead Charity Efforts

Tim McGraw photo courtesy of Curb Records.

Tim McGraw photo courtesy of Curb Records.

From medical efforts to kids’ charities, country stars Tim McGraw, Charlie Daniels, Luke Bryan and John Rich are among the performers turning their music into fundraisers for important programs in the community.

Tim and Faith Hill are working on an event that should aid soldiers’ health, while Charlie has a Christmas concert on his schedule and Luke Bryan is planning a new farm outreach.

The events on the docket include:

• Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will be joined by Continue Reading

Posted at 12:01 am | | Permalink
May 29

“Carrie Underwood” Goes Missing

Carrie Underwood photo courtesy of Sony/BMG.

Carrie Underwood photo courtesy of Sony/BMG.

Given the success Carrie Underwood is enjoying with her remake of Randy Travis’ “I Told You So,” she might want to consider a cover of Ferlin Husky’s “Gone” as she records her third album. It would be appropriate: The sign that once welcomed visitors to the “Home of Carrie Underwood” is gone from the city limits. Continue Reading

Posted at 9:13 pm | | Permalink

Headline Country

Take a trip inside the world of country music with host Storme Warren! Watch full episodes of Headline Country now.