How classic: Opry to add fourth day of shows next year
So the Opry skews kind of old school as it is, right?
Now the Opry is adding a fourth night of show, on Thursdays, to kick it super old school. It’s gonna be called Opry Country Classics and it starts next year.
Not only will the veteran Opry members sing their signature songs, but they’ll be singing classic songs from other artists, living and not.
Yes, it’ll air live on 650 WSM-AM.
Says Opry chief Steve Buchanan (who is a very snazzy dresser):
“We are pleased to introduce this new show that celebrates country music’s incredible legacy by showcasing its most familiar and beloved songs performed by the legends that made them famous as well as rising stars.”
Judge clears Chris Cagle of domestic assault charges
Chris Cagle last month said “I was wrong and I’m embarrassed” about May 27 domestic assault charges.
But he entered a not guilty plea in court, and today, a judge agreed with him.
All charges were dropped in connection with a May 27 incident where police said Cagle hit his girlfriend with her purse.
After today’s hearing, Chris’ lawyer crowed:
“It’s a shame these charges were ever brought. PERIOD! Chris was not, and never was, guilty of domestic violence, abuse or assault and the Judge properly found him ‘Not Guilty.’ Chris is relieved the accuracy of the matter has been revealed and the ordeal is over,” attorney Bill Ramsey said in a statement.
Mindy McCready is in rehab after emergency room visit
Mindy McCready is at an out-of-state rehab facility after going to Vandy’s E.R. last Wednesday, Vanderbilt officials confirmed.
But the reasons why remain unconfirmed.
That’s not stopping some Web sites from speculating.
TMZ.com says Mindy took a combination of booze and pills in an apparent suicide attempt.
TMZ also reports Dr. Phil may some how be getting involved. But Dr. Phil’s folks sounded dubious about that assertion.
People.com has a Mindy rep saying: “Other issues made it prudent for her to seek longer-term and broader-based treatment.”
Vince is doin’ a James Taylor-style tour — for four months!
Zoinks! Won’t poor Amy Grant get lonely?
The tour is going to be called “A Special Acoustic Evening With Vince Gill,” and it’ll have Vince out Aug. 18 to Nov. 24.
He’ll be on stage with only pianist Pete Wasner and percussionist Billy Thomas.
Why acoustic?
“Recently I saw James Taylor on his tour. It was a kind of one-man band show, with just him, a piano player and all those great songs,” Vince said in a statement.
“I really enjoyed watching it and I knew I would enjoy performing in that setting as well. So I’m going to tour basically the same way—pared down and informal.”
There’s no Nashville stop on the tour.
If you see a Juke Box Hero in town, it might be…
The AP reports that Mick Jones, founding member of Foreigner (Feels Like the First Time), might be coming to Nashville or Memphis to do some writing for a new album.
The band just put out a compilation called No End in Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner.
Mick says an album of new stuff is a-comin’.
And it might “have a country or rockabilly edge,” the AP reports.
Foreigner has been touring with Bryan Adams lately.
No word if he is coming here to write, too.
New country couple? Chuck Wicks & Julianne Hough?
Wait a second: Chuck Wicks has often said he wrote his breakout single, Stealing Cinderella, about his girlfriend.
Guess what? It’s midnight, Cinderella.
Word is that Chuck and fellow newcomer Julianne Hough, she of Dancing with the Stars fame, maybe be country’s newest (and cutest) couple.
It IS interesting that she showed up Monday night at a GAC taping where Chuck was performing.
And the two are both out on the Brad Paisley tour.
Hmmmm…. So what’s the official word from their peeps?
There is none. So far, anyway.
‘US Weekly’ captures a pic of a thin post-birth Nicole
Far be it from us here at News 2 to chase around Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman after the birth of their baby, Sunday Rose.
But if someone else does….
Looks like US Weekly found the couple Sunday.
And Nicole does indeed look thin.
Fantastic! I will celebrate this accomplishment with a Sonic combo No. 3.
Hold up: Jessica Simpson wasn’t booed after all
Big Web sites like TMZ.com, The Superficial, even People.com all picked up a story from the Kenosha News in Wisconsin:
Jessica Simpson got booed at the Country Thunder USA Festival.
But four Music Row insiders at the show told me today that just didn’t happen.
And Chicago freelance reporter Liz Crokein took video and says Jessica’s show was boo-free.
By the way, the same festival has already asked her to play again next year.
Seen in the City: Keith Urban at Panera in Green Hills
Keith Urban took a break from daddy duty to go to the Mall at Green Hills.
And it looks like Nashville is still a place where country stars can wander among us with no problems.
Keith walked into Panera Bread around 1:20 p.m. and ordered his Mediterranean Veggie sandwich with just a few stares.
Then he sat at a table by himself at ate it. WACKY! Just like a normal person!
So you’re asking yourself: What is a Mediterranean Veggie? A stop by the Panera Web site reveals all.
The sandwich features Zesty Peppadew™ piquant peppers, feta cheese, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cilantro hummus on our Tomato Basil bread.
Keith enjoyed that in a black T-shirt and jeans, not even a hat to cover his face. Just like a normal person!!
ABC’s special on CMA Music Festival will air Sept. 8
Here’s your way to check out the CMA Music Festival without heat, crowds and the occasional unpleasant smells that mix brings.
The ABC special CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock is set to air Sept. 8, to be seen locally right here at the Deuce, News 2.
If you were there, you saw Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler and Dancing with the Stars champ-turned-country singer Julianne Hough screaming out introductions at LP Field. That’s because those three lovely young ladies will be the hosts of this special.
The special will include performances by Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill and bunches of others.
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