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Jason Aldean's "She's Country," Alan Jackson's "Good Time" and Shania Twain's "Any Man of Mine" will be included in a Rock Band: Country Track Pack scheduled for a July 21 release. The 21-song collection will feature songs that are not already available at the Rock Band store. Other new tracks include Kenny Chesney's "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy," Martina McBride's "This One's for the Girls," Rascal Flatts' "Me and My Gang" and Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler."
"Dancing With The Stars"-Ty Tossed
LOS ANGELES
Bye-bye Ty. Rodeo champ Ty Murray was voted off "Dancing With the Stars" last night. When it comes to dancing, Murray admits he's a pretty good bull rider. He says teaching him how to dance is "like trying to teach a blind guy to paint." Murray's professional partner Chelsie Hightower has no regrets about being paired with a cowboy. She says Murray is "so down to earth" and is such a good guy. Now, the final dance-off is set. Next week, it will be actor Gilles Marini , Olympian Shawn Johnson and "The Bachelor" reject Melissa Rycroft dancing for the mirrorball.
"American Idol"
LOS ANGELES
Carrie Underwood has gone to Africa to show "American Idol" viewers where their money is going. Underwood provided an update for the "Idol Gives Back" charity campaign by going to Angola to show how the money is being used for bed nets to prevent the spread of malaria. As for the "Idol" competition, the top three had to do two songs this week, one the judges chose and one of their own choosing. Danny Gokey did "Dance Little Sister" by Terence Trent D'Arby and "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker. Kris Allen did "Apologize" by OneRepublic and "Heartless" by Kanye West. Adam Lambert sang "One" by U2 and "Cryin"' by Aerosmith.
Kenny Chesney Adds 3 More Tour Dates
NASHVILLE
Kenny Chesney has added three more shows to his Sun City Carnival tour. He'll now play Biloxi, Mississippi, on September 10th; Tallahassee, Florida on the 11th; and Charleston, South Carolina on the 12th. Chesney cut his touring schedule from last year, figuring he wouldn't be missed. But he says as the year dragged on several markets made it loud and clear they wanted him to play their town. Meantime, Chesney's "Greatest Hits Two" lands in stores this coming Tuesday.
Carrie Underwood Is A "10"!
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Carrie Underwood has made country music history. She's the first country artist in history to nab 10 number 1 singles from their first two albums. She marks the milestone courtesy of her current single "I Told You So."
Martina Mcbride Really Connects With Her Latest Album
LAS VEGAS
The success of Martina McBride's latest release "Shine" isn't just commercial. She says "when I was making this record, it felt like, 'Ah! Here's what I've been looking for."' McBride spent the last few years expanding her skill sets, with more songwriting and production credits. She says "it's always been important for me to just not make the same record over and over again. Yeah, this record felt like, 'Well, here it is."'
Final Tracy Lawrence Charity Concert Set For June 6th
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
After 15 years, Tracy Lawrence is putting on his final Homecoming charity concert next month in his hometown of Foreman, Arkansas. Lawrence says the concerts have gotten too expensive to put on. He says "Unfortunately, we've run our course with this particular event and the production costs have moved us to seek out other alternatives that will benefit the community in the long run." The concert is slated for Saturday, June 6th. The event raises money to help children in Foreman. This year's event features Tracy Byrd, Richie McDonald and Zona Jones. Meantime, Lawrence is releasing a new inspirational CD next month titled "The Rock."
Guitarist, Songwriter Stephen Bruton Dies At 60
LOS ANGELES
Guitarist and songwriter Stephen Bruton, who played with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years has died. Bruton was 60. His songs were recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson and Jimmy Buffett. Bruton died of complications of throat cancer in Los Angeles, at the home of musician-producer T Bone Burnett. The two had recently finished working together on a movie called "Crazy Heart." Burnett had asked Bruton to produce the music.
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