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Chatter of the Week: Kellie Pickler, Eric Church + More

Posted Sep 5th 2008 6:00PM by Beville Darden
Filed under: Chatter

"I was 19 when I first auditioned for 'American Idol.' I'd never been on an airplane; I'd never been outside of my hometown, except to go to Myrtle Beach. I'm 22 now. I'm learning a lot about life, and it's all in front of the cameras." --Kellie Pickler (Source: WCNC)

"We're all three people: we're who we think we are, we're who the audience thinks we are, and we're who we really are. I think the closer those three people are together, the longer your career can last." --Kenny Rogers in an interview with The Boot

"Some of the best advice I ever got was from Kenny Rogers. He said to me, 'The way you go to the top is the way you'll go back down to the bottom. Slow and steady will sustain you. Hard work is the way to go.' I'm trying to follow his advice." --Eric Church (Source: GAC)

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George Strait Wants to Go to Heaven, Too

Posted Sep 5th 2008 4:00PM by Stephen L. Betts
Filed under: New Tunes

Kenny Chesney's 'Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven' is rapidly climbing the charts, and now the artist who first introduced the song to Chesney is making his version available. George Strait recorded the song for his album 'Troubadour,' and although it didn't make the final cut when the CD was released earlier this year, he's issuing the tune as a digital download.

Strait first played the song for Chesney on a tour stop in Montgomery, Ala. When Strait decided not to include it on his album, Chesney jumped at the chance to record his own version. The single is Chesney's first from his upcoming 'Lucky Old Sun' album. Strait's version is not expected to be released as a single.

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Whitney Duncan Presents 'Whit's Wit,' Episode 3

Posted Sep 5th 2008 2:00PM by Adam Horne
Filed under: New Video, Humor

In last week's episode, country's funniest new star Whitney Duncan explained why "cranking" cars didn't end in the 1900s. In the latest installment of 'Whit's Wit,' she tackles one of the South's most confusing phrases.



The Lost Trailers Have a New Number

Posted Sep 5th 2008 12:00PM by Beville Darden
Filed under: Concert News


Not many celebrities give out their cell phone numbers to fans. But The Lost Trailers do -- all in the name of their live show. The band is encouraging fans at their concerts to send song requests via text message to their 'Trailer Phone.'

"It's a mutual relationship," lead singer Ryder Lee tells GAC of their fans. "They're there for us, and we're there for them, and our set list is a reflection of that. So if a fan wants to hear something during a show, they can just send us a text at 615-708-9463, and we will add that song to the set list right then, because we have the phone on stage."

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Swift, Hough and Pickler Co-Host CMA Special

Posted Sep 5th 2008 10:00AM by Stephen L. Betts
Filed under: Movies and TV



Three of country music's brightest (and blondest) new stars are set to co-host ABC-TV's 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock.' Reigning CMA Horizon Award winner Taylor Swift, 'American Idol' alum Kellie Pickler, and 'Dancing with the Stars' champ Julianne Hough handle hosting duties for the star-studded special, which airs Monday, September 8 on ABC.

Among the others artists featured are Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Bucky Covington, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Dwight Yoakam.

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Photo of the Week

Posted Sep 5th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
Filed under: Photo of the Week


Carrie Underwood leaves lunch in midtown Manhattan Wednesday. The 'All-American Girl' is in New York to perform at Friday's 'Stand Up to Cancer' television special, which will air live on ABC, CBS and NBC at 8 PM ET.

Sugarland Will Close Special Cancer Show

Posted Sep 4th 2008 6:00PM by Beville Darden
Filed under: Movies and TV

Sugarland will perform with Melissa Etheridge during the finale of Friday's 'Stand Up to Cancer' television broadcast. The star-studded special will air live on ABC, CBS and NBC at 8 PM ET. Other performers include LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus and Sheryl Crow. Star athletes and stars from the big and small screens will serve as announcers in the hour-long, commercial-free show.

Money raised from the broadcast will benefit Stand Up to Cancer, an organization that funds ground-breaking cancer research. To find out how you can help, visit the SU2C website.

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Brad Paisley is 'Waitin'' With a New Duet Partner

Posted Sep 4th 2008 4:00PM by D. Boswank
Filed under: New Tunes

A very distinctive voice joins Brad Paisley on the reissue of his hit single 'Waitin' On A Woman.' Andy Griffith, who stars in the song's video, has recorded the tune with Paisley, who doesn't try to hide his delight in working with the acting legend.

"Andy is my very favorite actor from my very favorite television show. What a thrill it was to meet him and be in the video with him," Paisley tells The Boot.
"Andy heard the song and wanted to commit to working the long hours necessary to get the video right, and he really adopted this music video as if it was his own."

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Country Stars Perform at Republican Convention

Posted Sep 4th 2008 2:00PM by Stephen L. Betts
Filed under: Country News



Several country stars are making their presence known at the Republican National Convention. Cowboy Troy, John Rich and Gretchen Wilson sang 'Our America' to a packed house as day three of the convention got underway in St. Paul, Minn. , Wednesday night. The three also performed a blended version of the Pledge of Allegiance and 'The Star Spangled Banner,' after which Troy and Wilson left the stage, leaving Rich to perform the song he wrote for the Republican presidential nominee, 'Raisin' McCain.'

Trace Adkins takes the stage tonight to perform the national anthem. The convention wraps up tonight with Senator John McCain's acceptance speech.

11 Questions With Jimmy Wayne: No. 1

Posted Sep 4th 2008 12:00PM by Deborah Evans-Price
Filed under: Interviews

Jimmy Wayne seems to be everywhere these days ... from the pages of entertainment magazines to country radio stations all over America playing his No. 1 single, 'Do You Believe Me Now.' During a recent visit to the young singer's Nashville home, The Boot got the lowdown on how he spends his time away from the spotlight.


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