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Feb 15

GAC & Trace Adkins Pay Tribute to Dale Earnhardt

Trace Adkins on location at the NASCAR Hall of Fame shooting segments for GAC presentation of "The Definitive Earnhardt." Photo courtesy of NASCAR.

Tune in for GAC’s presentation of “The Definitive Earnhardt” hosted by Trace Adkins from the NASCAR Hall of Fame.  This incredible special takes viewers and fans on a journey highlighting the events that created one of the greatest racers of all-time, the man nicknamed “The Intimidator.” Get the inside story on how he became the most polarizing and unforgettable name in stock car racing history. This exclusive 1-hour GAC special premieres on Tuesday, February 15 at 9/8c, coinciding with the 10th anniversary week of Earnhardt’s death and features interviews with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Richard Childress, members of the Earnhardt family and many others.  Check out some on the set photos in Trace Adkins’ photo gallery »

Here’s a sneak peek at the show and just a taste of how Dale Earnhardt came to be known as “The Intimidator”:

“The Definitive Earnhardt” premieres tonight, Tuesday February 15 at 9/8c.   Upcoming re-airs include:

Wednesday, 2/16 @ 5pm EST

Friday, 2/18 @ 11pm & 3am EST

Sunday, 2/20 @ 8pm & 12am EST

Click here for a complete list of other upcoming show times.

When you think of Dale Earnhardt what comes to mind? What are your favorite memories of this racing legend? Leave us a comment below and share your thoughts…

For more on Dale Earnhardt’s death and legacy visit the official NASCAR website.

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Feb 15

Brad Paisley Set to Go Racing

Brad Paisley photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Brad Paisley will get a chance to drive at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. Brad will be behind the wheel of a Chevy Camaro SS that will serve as the official pace car for the 53rd running of the Daytona 500. Before the show, Brad is slated to perform three songs as part of the televised Daytona 500 pre-race show which will begin airing at 12 noon eastern on Fox.

In other Brad news, it was announced today that his new album, This Is Country Music, will land in stores on May 24. The title track, which Brad debuted on the CMA Awards, has cracked Country Airplay’s Top 5. Fans can go to www.thisiscountrymusic.com to pre-order their copy and receive and instant download of “This Is Country Music.” Continue Reading

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Oct 27

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Julianne Hough, LeAnn Rimes Among CMA Awards Presenters

Dale Earnhardt Jr. photo courtesy of Wortman Works.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. photo courtesy of Wortman Works.

The Country Music Association has announced the first group of presenters for The 43rd Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, and airing live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

The first celebrities announced as Awards presenters during “Country Music’s Biggest Night” are NASCAR superstar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.; stars of ABC’s “The Middle,” Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Julianne Hough; nominee Randy Houser (for both New Artist and Music Video of the Year for “Boots On”); nominee Jake Owen (New Artist of the Year); Kellie Pickler; CMA Award winner LeAnn Rimes; and ABC News’s Robin Roberts, co-anchor of “Good Morning America” and host of the upcoming “Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville” ABC television special (airing Nov. 10). Continue Reading

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