COLLIN RAYE all over TV

Collin's got a new album coming out "Never Going Back" today. He's all over the place promoting it.


Wed - 4/29 = "The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet"
FOX News Channel's "Hannity"
Sat - 5/2 = CBS' "The Early Show"
FOX News Channel's "Huckabee" (look for it Sunday too)




Other albums out today.

Jason Michael Carroll - "Growing Up Is Getting Old" Jason is the Featured Artist of the Week on the Country Chart Blog!


Dean Brody's self titled debut hits stores too with his debut single "Brothers."

Holy Meltdowns Batman!

Did you guys see Celebrity Apprentice last night? I know last season Piers and Omarrosa got into it (she being the nastiest vile piece of ...OK, if you can't say anything nice...) but WOWza! Melissa and Joan Rivers were really dropping the swear bombs at Brandi and Annie last night. And also at the production crew. Melissa was fired and wasn't going to do any exit interviews. I missed most of the show, so don't know just how much of what was being said was true, but to act like a 4 year old in that situation was some pretty good TV. I am searching the net for some video but can't find any right now. If I do I'll post it! Of course, mommy Joan also walked off the show!

Clint Black is still in it, and he won $20,000 for his charity - the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. Sounds like Clint once again didn't utilize his team as fully as they would have liked. Jesse James was really unhappy with Clint. I've really liked Jesse, but last night he seemed like a different person. (and just last week I realized that he is married to Sandra Bullock! ::slaps forehead:: She, of course, the big star that Piers was alluding to when it came to fundraising) Joan, who said she hated Clint a few weeks ago, seems to adore him now, and said it was "all Clint" regarding their win!

This week's the teams had to create a four-page print ad for Right Guard deodorant featuring New York Knicks player David Lee. Since KOTU won their ad will be featured in "Sports Illustrated" and SI.com.

Overall - I have once again, been highly entertained by The Celebrity Apprentice. (Dang - it is really hard to admit that! LOL)

Jo Dee Messina's coming to Milwaukee

Jo Dee Messina is doing something different for her next tour. The "Music Room Tour" will treat fans to an intimate solo acoustic performance that allows the audience to become part of the show. Jo Dee will sing her hits, like "Heads Carolina, Tails California," "I'm Alright," "Bye Bye," and "Bring On The Rain." Jo Dee will share the stories behind the songs, take questions from the audience and take requests. Jo Dee says this will "give folks the opportunity to get to know me on a more personal level. I'm leaving out the fancy production and using the show time to 'visit' with the audience for a while -- as if they were to come to the house and sit with me in my music room." She says, "I think it will be a lot of fun. Instead of going to see a show, the audience will be a part of a show."

The "Music Room Tour" launches in Verona, New York tonight. On May 4 she'll wrap the tour in Milwaukee at the Northern Lights Theater.

Taylor & Miley on Another List

Honestly - I hate lists like this! I don't know most of the people listed - therefore I am officially getting ::whispers:: old. :(


It's The "Entertainment Tonight" list of the "20 Hot Stars Under 20"

The list is a mix of artists (acting and singing) from 11 to19.

No surprise then to find Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus on the list.

Taylor really has some impressive numbers on the album charts. When "Fearless" (2009 ACM Album of the Year) came out she became the first artist ever to hold six top 20 debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 within a calendar year.

And Miley is...well...Hannah freakin' Montana...only the most popular teenager on the planet.


The "Entertainment Tonight" list of the "20 Hot Stars Under 20"
Jordin Sparks -- Singer -- 19
Keke Palmer -- Actress -- 15
Taylor Lautner -- Actor -- 17
Taylor Momsen -- Actress -- 15
Taylor Swift -- Singer -- 19
Emma Roberts -- Actress -- 18
Joe Jonas -- Singer -- 19
Nick Jonas -- Singer -- 16
Miley Cyrus -- Singer/Actress -- 16
Demi Lovato -- Singer/Actress -- 16
Lucas Till -- Actor -- 18
Dakota Fanning -- Actress -- 15
Cole and Dylan Sprouse -- Actors -- 16
Elle Fanning -- Actress -- 11
Shawn Johnson -- Gymnast -- 17
Daniel Radcliffe -- Actor -- 19
Abigail Breslin -- Actress -- 13
David Archuleta -- Singer -- 18
Kristen Stewart -- Actress -- 19
Selena Gomez -- Actress -- 16

8th Annual CMT Music Awards

Right now you can vote for your favorite video at CMT.com.

• You can vote through May 11th.
• CMT will announce the four finalist for each category on May 19th, except Video of the Year.
• Then you can start voting again, through June 15th.
• What's up with Video of the Year? The final nominees will be announced at the start of the awards ceremony and fans vote during the show on CMT.com and with text message.
• The CMT Music Awards will be presented June 17th.
• CMT and CMT.com will air the show - live!

As of today Sugarland has the most nominations with six. Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift have four each.


VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Trace Adkins, "You're Gonna Miss This" (Director: Peter Zavadil)
Kenny Chesney featuring The Wailers, "Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven" (Director: Shaun Silva)
Toby Keith, "God Love Her" (Director: Michael Salomon)
Kid Rock, "All Summer Long" (Director: Deaton Flanigen)
Lady Antebellum, "Lookin' For A Good Time" (Director: Chris Hicky)
Brad Paisley, "Waitin' On A Woman" (Directors: Jim Shea & Peter Tilden)
Rascal Flatts, "Every Day" (Director: Deaton Flanigen)
Sugarland, "All I Want To Do" (Director: Shaun Silva)
Taylor Swift, "Love Story" (Director: Trey Fanjoy)
Carrie Underwood, "Just A Dream" (Director: Roman White)

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Trace Adkins, "You're Gonna Miss This"
Jason Aldean, "She's Country"
Alan Jackson, "Good Time"
Jamey Johnson, "In Color"
Toby Keith, "God Love Her"
Brad Paisley, "Waitin' On A Woman"
Darius Rucker, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It"
Keith Urban, "Sweet Thing"

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Julianne Hough, "That Song In My Head"
Miranda Lambert, "More Like Her"
Martina McBride, "Ride"
Heidi Newfield, "Johnny & June"
Kellie Pickler, "Don't You Know You're Beautiful"
Taylor Swift, "Love Story"
Carrie Underwood, "Just A Dream"
Lee Ann Womack, "Last Call"

GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Eli Young Band, "When It Rains"
Gloriana, "Wild At Heart"
Lady Antebellum, "Lookin' For A Good Time"
Little Big Town, "Fine Line"
The Lost Trailers, "Hollerback"
Rascal Flatts, "Bob That Head"
Rascal Flatts. "Every Day"
Zac Brown Band, "Chicken Fried"

DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn, "Put A Girl In It"
Caitlin & Will, "Stupid Boy"
Carter Twins, "Heart Like Memphis"
Joey + Rory, "Cheater Cheater"
Montgomery Gentry, "Roll With Me"
Sugarland, "All I Want To Do"
Sugarland, "Already Gone"
Sugarland, "Love"

USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Carter Twins, "Heart Like Memphis"
Gloriana, "Wild At Heart"
Julianne Hough, "That Song In My Head"
Joey + Rory, "Cheater Cheater"
Jamey Johnson, "In Color"
Lady Antebellum, "Lookin' For A Good Time"
James Otto, "Just Got Started Lovin' You"
Zac Brown Band, "Chicken Fried"

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire, "Cowgirls Don't Cry"
Kenny Chesney featuring The Wailers, "Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven"
Brad Paisley and Keith Urban, "Start A Band"
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, "Please Read The Letter"
The Raconteurs featuring Ricky Skaggs and Ashley Monroe, "Old Enough"
Rehab featuring Hank Williams, Jr., "Bartender Song"
Sugarland, Little Big Town, and Jake Owen, "Life In A Northern Town"
Josh Turner featuring Trisha Yearwood, "Another Try"

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR (New Category)
Caitlin & Will, "Stupid Boy" from "Can You Duet"
Alan Jackson, George Strait, Brad Paisley, and Dierks Bentley, "Country Boy" from "CMT Giants: Alan Jackson"
Toby Keith, "She's A Hottie" from "The 2008 CMT Music Awards"
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)" from "CMT Crossroads: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss"
LeAnn Rimes, "Nothin' Better To Do" from "The 2008 CMT Music Awards"
Sugarland, Little Big Town, and Jake Owen, "Life In A Northern Town" from "The 2008 CMT Music Awards"

WIDE OPEN COUNTRY VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Kevin Costner & Modern West, "Backyard"
Def Leppard and Tim McGraw, "Nine Lives"
Def Leppard and Taylor Swift, "Photograph"
Kid Rock, "All Summer Long"
John Mellencamp featuring Karen Fairchild, "My Sweet Love"
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, "Please Read The Letter"
The Raconteurs featuring Ricky Skaggs and Ashley Monroe, "Old Enough"
Rehab featuring Hank Williams, Jr., "Bartender Song"

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Deaton Flanigan (award eligible videos include: Kid Rock's "All Summer Long" and Rascal Flatts' "Every Day")
Trey Fanjoy (award eligible videos include: Taylor Swift's "Love Story" and George Strait's "Troubador")
Wayne Isham (award eligible videos include: Darius Rucker's "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" and "It Won't Be Like This For Long")
Shaun Silva (award eligible videos include: Sugarland's "All I Want To Do" and Kenny Chesney's "Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven" featuring The Wailers)
Eric Welch (award eligible videos include: Heidi Newfield's "Johnny & June" and the Carter Twins' "Heart Like Memphis")
Roman White (award eligible videos include: Carrie Underwood's "Just a Dream" and Reba McEntire's "Every Other Weekend")
Peter Zavadil (award eligible videos include: Trace Adkins' "You're Gonna Miss This" and Joey + Rory's "Cheater Cheater")
Taylor Swift and Def Leppard, "Photograph" from "CMT Crossroads: Def Leppard and Taylor Swift"
Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn, "Raise The Barn" from "The 2008 CMT Music Awards"

Vote for your favorite at CMT.com

Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus Number One at the Movies

"Hannah Montana: The Movie" did better than expected and came in number one at the box office this weekend. This isn't Miley's first time raking in the moola at the movies. Her "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds Concert Tour," opened with 31-million-dollars last year and makde $65 million to become the biggest concert movie of all time.


Here's the official list:

1. "Hannah Montana: The Movie" (34-million-dollars)
2. "Fast & Furious" (28-point-eight-million-dollars)
3. "Monsters vs. Aliens" (22-point-six-million-dollars)
4. "Observe and Report" (eleven-point-one-million-dollars)
5. "Knowing" (six-point-seven-million-dollars)
6. "I Love You, Man" (six-point-four-million-dollars)
7. "The Haunting in Connecticut" (five-point-seven-million-dollars)
8. "Dragonball Evolution" (four-point-seven-million-dollars)
9. "Adventureland" (three-point-four-million-dollars)
10. "Duplicity" (three-million-dollars)

CMT Music Awards

Nominees for the awards will be announced today. Then the first round of balloting begins and the list is trimmed down. The finalists will be unveiled on May 19th, and then the second round of voting beings. Winners will be announced at the 2009 CMT Music Awards ceremony, June 17th, on CMT (of course :). I'll get the list up when I have it so you can start picking your favs.