Cracker Barrel and Alan Jackson

If you've ever ate or stopped at a Cracker Barrel you know they love the Country Artists.

Starting November 2nd when you stop at one you will find The Alan Jackson Collection. It's a line of more than 40 things like mens and womenswear, food items (prolly not bologna sammys thou), and collectibles. You'll also find the CD "Songs of Love and Heartache" which features unreleased tracks "That's What I'd Be Like Without You" and "Nothing Sure Looked Good On You" (Whoa! ::fans self::), and ten hits.

Regarding this new venture Alan said, "I was really flattered when they came to me with the idea of working together to create a collection for their country store, and I've been very impressed with the variety and quality of the items that we have put together."

Garth in Vegas Baby!

You've heard that Garth is going to be doing Weekend shows in Vegas at the Encore Theater and if you're excited tickets go on sale this Saturday.

And Garth is being his old cool self. Even thou Steve Wynn (chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts) wanted to charge for seats using a tier system, Garth said no. He wanted seats to all be priced the same, so they are first come first serve. So front row seats and balcony seats cost the same. How much? $125. (well, a $5 service charge and $13 tax = $143/ticket)

You might recall that this is the same way he handled tickets for his concerts back in his touring days (and Steve Wynn says they have taken measures so scalpers won't be able to rip you off!) Garth says, “We've always been a one-ticket-price person. If your'e in the rafters, if you're down in the front seat, and it's all about just the draw. And I feel lucky for people to show up.”

Garth will be doing four shows a week - 15 weekends a year - one concert Friday, two Saturday, and one Sunday. The first five weekends have been booked - one weekend in December, two in January, and two in February.

The first show is December 12th - and tickets go on sale this Saturday.

Where's Lezli?

Wednesday My Show is live from My Guest Room in Columbus from 2-5pm.

It's the final stop on our Pair-A-Dice Roll promotion - before the final, final roll at the Pack Attack Party Sunday at Tower Lanes in Beaver Dam.

Come down, roll the dice, and check out this very neat shop.

I am very excited to see what I can find for my new house. (as if I need an excuse - but that's a good one, right?)

ASCAP COUNTRY AWARD WINNERS

The 47th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards were held Monday night at the Ryman Auditorium.

Alan Jackson was named the ASCAP Songwriter/Artist of the Year for his songs "Good Time" and "Country Boy."

Trace Adkins' hit "You're Gonna Miss This," won the ASCAP Country Song of the Year - the songs writer, Ashley Gorley, received the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award.

Alan and Ashley received a special, limited edition Gibson Les Paul guitar along with their titles. (AWESOME!)

There were lots of great performances too. Alan sang "Good Time" and Ahsley sang Trace's big hit.

Also honored were the Top Five Most Performed Songs.
"Good Time" - Alan Jackson
"You're Gonna Miss This" - Trace Adkins
"Waitin' On a Woman" - Brad Paisley
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" - Darius Rucker (cool!)
"Roll With Me" - Montgomery Gentry

Singer-songwriter J.D. Souther earned the ASCAP Golden Note Award acknowledging his career achievements. Performing a musical salute for J.D. were Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell, and Love And Theft.

Making appearances that night Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Darryl Worley, Chuck Wicks, Jason Michael Carroll, Heidi Newfield, Keith Anderson, Billy Currington and others.

Another New Country Baby is On the Way!

Congrats John Rich and his wife Joan!

They're going to have their first baby!

No other details were released - John is notorious about his privacy. Why we didn't even know they were an official couple until they tied the knot. (I say good for them for keeping things private!)

Do You Look Like Any of these Characters?

Or know someone who does?

Oh, I am totally serious. And so is Garth Brooks?

WTF?

Garth and wife Trisha Yearwood are two of the celebrity judges for the "Peanuts" 60th Anniversary Photo Look-a-Like Contest. Also judging will be "Supernanny" Jo Frost (love her!), and Jill Schulz, the daughter of "Peanuts" creator Charles M. Schulz. Info on the contest, including entering, can be found at www.peanutsphotcontest.com.

YAY Country Music!

On October 8th the U.S. House of Representatives passed Resolution 650, which, quote, "declares country music to be a uniquely American art form" and "recognizes that country music should be honored for its contributions to American life and culture."

Florida Representative Clifford Stearns sponsored the legislation.

COOL!!