Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers perform at Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years at The MGM Grand at Foxwoods on April 10, 2010. Photo credit: Rahav Segev/ Retna Ltd.

For five decades, Kenny Rogers has been topping the country and pop charts. Tomorrow night, we’re honoring Kenny’s incredible achievements with Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years, premiering Tuesday, March 8 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern — only on GAC!

The show’s special guests include Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Wynonna, Billy Currington, Darius Rucker, Alison Krauss, Lionel Richie, Sheena Easton, Smokey Robinson,  Chris Isaak and original members of the First Edition. They’re all singing songs from Kenny’s impressive catalogue of hits. But wait, there’s more! Kenny also performs his classics including  “The Gambler” and “Islands In The Stream.”

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Kenny Rogers photo courtesy of Capitol Records.

Legend Kenny Rogers will become the first artist to release a second album through the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® exclusive music program when The Love of God hits stores March 7, 2011.  The CD is an inspirational collection of classic songs that Kenny remembers from his childhood, along with new recordings of contemporary songs.  Two of the classics feature other artists: The Whites and Winfield’s Locket.  Point of Grace is featured on one of the album’s contemporary recordings.  This CD will be available exclusively at all Cracker Barrel locations. 
 
Through the course of his career, Kenny’s recorded a wide range of music, from country to pop.  “The Love of God is the culmination of an idea I had been thinking about for years but never had the opportunity to bring to life,” he said.  “It’s been a musical awakening to me. To all of the wonderful musicians, vocalists, and songwriters who lent their amazing talents to this record, I want to thank you for making it so special.  It seems I have a personal relationship with every song on it. 

“For example, ‘In The Sweet By And By’ was my mom’s favorite song,” Kenny continues. ”When I was a kid, as I was leaving to go to school, I remember hearing her sing along with the radio.  Music is by far the best ‘memory creator’ I know, and that memory is very special to me.”
 
“We’re delighted to work with Kenny Rogers for a second time,” said Chris Ciavarra, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Cracker Barrel.  “It is particularly gratifying to be a part of a project about which Kenny cares so deeply and that will touch so many of our guests.”

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The Grascals & Friends album cover. Photo courtesy of Webster & Associates PR.

The Grascals’ latest album, The Grascals & Friends – Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin, has debuted atop the Billboard Top Bluegrass Albums chart and landed on five other charts, including Country Heatseekers and the Billboard Top 200. The album, available exclusively at Cracker Barrel, has 13 country songs with The Grascals bringing their own bluegrass sounds to breathe new life into the tracks. Eight of their friends make guest appearances on the album, including Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, and Dolly Parton. Continue Reading

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Craig Morgan photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Craig Morgan has a thing for chicken and dumplings, and he combines two of his favorite things — comfort food and country music — with the release of an expanded version of his current album. That’s Why: Collector’s Edition is available only through Cracker Barrel stores, beginning Monday.

The CD has already been upgraded once. He released it in 2008, then added “Bonfire” and “This Ain’t Nothin’” to 2009 editions of the disc. The album also features his hit “Love Remembers.”

The new Cracker Barrel collection totals 13 tracks, including two — “You” and “Evel Knievel” — that are previously unreleased.

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The Alan Jackson Collection is now available at Cracker Barrel, including Alan's new CD (l) and rocking chair. Photo courtesy of Cracker Barrel.

Momma’s Pancake Breakfast? Check. Country Fried Steak? Check. Alan Jackson Rocking Chair? You betcha. 

Yes, now you can whet your appetite for good country cookin’ and good country music at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® with The Alan Jackson Collection, a 40+ piece assortment of lifestyle items created in conjunction with Alan and available only at Cracker Barrel beginning November 2.

The Alan Jackson Collection features menswear and womenswear, food items, collectibles, an Alan Jackson Signature Rocker and other exclusive items, including a CD.  <em>Songs Of Love And Heartache</em> includes two previously unreleased songs, “That’s What I’d Be Like Without You,” and “Nothing Sure Looked Good On You,” as well as 10 other songs, including such Alan classics as “Here in the Real World,” “Livin On Love,” and “Remember When.” Continue Reading

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