George Strait's Last Tour Gate Goes on Sale

Carrie Underwood's Reviews Are In 

The Sound of Music was last night and even tho Carrie Underwood’s singing was amazing, she needs to work on the acting and she was missing chemistry with her leading man. The sets were beautiful but I wish they hadn’t added to the script and I also missed the movie’s British accents. As for mistakes, her ankle kinda wobbled in the show open and she called the captain, ‘reverend’ but almost made it seem like that’s what she was supposed to do. If you missed it, it’ll re-air on NBC sometime before Christmas.

Keith Urban Debuts New Haircut Tonight

Tonight, Keith Urban and Taylor Swift perform on the Grammy Nominations Concert Live on CBS where the nominees for several categories will be announced. It’ll also be the first time we get to see Keith’s new haircut that his wife’s stylist did a week ago.

Dierks Bentley Performs for NASCAR

Also tonight, Dierks Bentley performs at the NASCAR Sprint Series Cup Awards in Vegas. It airs on Fox Sports 2 and NASCAR.com at 9ET/8CT/6PT.

Buy Garth's Next Concert Dates This Morning

Garth and his band play the Wynn Vegas Jan. 3 and 4 and tickets go on sale this morning.

George Strait's Last Tour Gate Goes on Sale

Finally - tickets go on sale this morning for the final George Strait tour stop in Arlington, Texas. Show openers are Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Miranda, Martina, Faith, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack and Asleep at the Wheel. Tickets start at $35.

Eric Church's Upcoming Album 'Wacky"

Eric Church's Upcoming Album 'Wacky"

Eric Church got industry folks together in Nashville last night at a secret location to listen to his upcoming album, ‘The Outsiders.’ People called it adventurous, out there and wacky. During some songs you can hear people talking & moving stuff. Eric wrote 121 songs for it but only used 11 and it also includes an untitled spoken-word piece.

Carrie Underwood Goes Live Tonight

Tonight it’s the live 3-hour production of The Sound of Music on NBC with Carrie Underwood. All of the singing’s live as well. During rehearsal yesterday Carrie hit herself in the head with a guitar and fell on her face playing leap frog so anything can happen tonight! I hear Carrie worked with a dialect coach to eliminate her Oklahoma accent and we’re not sure until tonight if she’ll wear braids like the promo shots show or if producers made her cut her hair short like Julie Andrews had in the movie.  

Brad Paisley + Carrie Facing Lawsuit

Months ago I told you Carrie and Brad Paisley were facing a lawsuit after a songwriter sued them for stealing her tune to write their hit ‘Remind Me.’ Now after listening to all the evidence, a federal judge has decided not to dismiss the songwriters claims and he now has to determination just how similar the songs are and if it’s substantial, Brad and Carrie may go on trial.

Jake Owen Performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Finally - tonight Jake Owen performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Garth and Band Play Vegas in January

Garth and Band Play Vegas in January

Garth and his full band will play the Wynn Vegas Jan. 3 and 4 with two shows both nights. Tickets go on sale Friday morning. They’re all priced at $200.

Carrie Underwood on Today Show Tomorrow

Tomorrow morning Carrie Underwood’s on the Today Show to share a behind-the-scenes look at the set of the Sound of Music that airs live tomorrow night. Last night she tweeted, “incredible run-through of the show! I'm literally in tears! Hopefully we can be this great Thursday!”

Luke Bryan’s Truck Totalled

A month ago Luke Bryan’s truck went into his catfish pond. He was feeding them but didn’t realize he’d left the truck in drive so it went into the pond running, the engine was ruined and the truck was totaled. Luke says what’s funny is catfish were eating old Cheese-It’s his boys had dropped inside his truck because the water had come up that high.

Florida Georgia Line Play New Years Eve

Florida Georgia Line will perform on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.

Little Big Town Working on New Album

Finally – Little Big Town are busy working on their next album and they’ll release some new music from it in the coming months. They’re writing all the songs on it as well.

Jake Owen Live Chats Today

Blake + Luke Return to Host ACM's

Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will return to co-host the ACM Awards in Vegas April 6.

Jake Owen’s Days of Gold Out With a Live Chat on Facebook This Afternoon.

Jake Owen’s new album ‘Days of Gold’ is out today but the deluxe version with four bonus tracks including a duet with Florida Georgia Line is only at Target. Today Jake will chat live on Facebook at 1PM ET.

Sound of Music Soundtrack in Stores

The soundtrack to the 3-hour live broadcast of The Sound of Music is out today. The show airs Thursday night on NBC and do you know Carrie Underwood’s been getting hate tweets with people writing, ‘you're not Julie Andrews.’ Julie Andrews herself thinks Carrie’s gonna be great in the role.

CMT Artist of the Year Honors Are Tonight

Tonight it’s the CMT Artists of the Year concert with host comedian Ron White. Honorees are Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes and Tim McGraw. Presenters and performers include Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Alabama, Cassadee Pope and Lionel Richie.

Tonight’s honoree, Jason Aldean says, "any time you get recognized for any award in this business, it’s cool because it's not always going to be that way."

Trisha Yearwood Stops by The View Today 

Finally - Trisha Yearwood stops by The View today.

Taylor Swift Has Power We Didn't Know

Jennifer Nettles Hosts CMA Christmas Special

Tonight on ABC it’s the CMA Country Christmas with host Jennifer Nettles. Performers include Jake Owen, Lady A, Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker and Rascal Flatts.

Taylor Swift Has Power We Didn't Know

Jessica Hart is the Victoria’s Secret model who publicly dissed Taylor Swift after Taylor sang on their recent TV fashion show. Even tho she took back what she said days later, sources say company executives are furious and Jessica is off next year’s show and she won’t be in anymore upcoming catalogs either.

Eric Church Offers FREE Shipping Today

Eric Church also has free shipping on his site today if you use the promo code SHIP4FREENOW.

Keith Urban Has Charity Calendar Out Now 

Keith Urban has free shipping for today’s Cyber Monday if you use the code THANKS2013!

You can also pick up Keith’s calendar to support St Jude now at keithurbanfans.com

Jana Kramer Turns 30 Today

Today it’s happy 30^th birthday to Jana Kramer.

Danielle Bradbery Performs on Katie

Danielle Bradbery will perform and chat on Katie today.

John Rich Says Nashville Star May Return 

Finally - John Rich says the talent show he was a judge for that Miranda Lambert was on, Nashville Star, that may be coming back to TV.

Garth Has Big Live Special Tonight

Garth Has Big Live Special Tonight

Today Garth’s on Ellen and tonight it’s his concert special, Live from Las Vegas on CBS.

He says the show will be live, live so what we see is actually happening right then!

Miranda Lambert’s Pink Pistol Goes Black

Miranda Lambert’s Pink Pistol in Tishomingo, OK, population 3,000, is having Pink Friday today with crafts, food and a free street concert by Neal McCoy. Because of Miranda, there's only one vacant building left on Main St. now.

The Band Perry + Fall Out Boy on CMT

Tonight, The Band Perry teams up with Fall Out Boy for CMT Crossroads.

Jake Owen Plays VJ Tonight on CMT

Also tonight, Jake Owen plays VJ for the night on CMT.

Keith Urban Discusses Two Daughters 

Keith Urban says his 5 year old Sunday has a sunny disposition while 2 ½ year old Faith’s introverted and reserved. Keith says she’ll probably be the musician in the family.

Thomas Rhett Embarrasses Fan in Oregon

Finally - Thomas Rhett told me one time he was sitting next to a girl at a club he was playing at in Oregon. She had no idea it was him and she got so embarrassed when he told her he was the guy she’d come out to see. 

Garth’s Box Set in Stores Today

Carrie Underwood at Macy's Parade 

This morning it’s the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. Carrie Underwood and cast members of The Sound of Music will be there so will Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Kellie Pickler and Brett Eldredge.

Garth’s Box Set in Stores Today

Garth’s new box set, ‘Blame It All On My Roots,’ is out today but only at Walmart and Sam’s Club. It has six CDs, two DVDs for a total of 77 songs, a photo booklet and tons of music videos.

Lady A's Charles Kelley's Eating Contest

Lady A's Charles Kelley will make the Thanksgiving turkey today in his Green Egg cooker and he and his brothers will also have their yearly eating contest. Last year they all tied with each gaining 5 pounds in one day.

Jason Aldean Offers Free Shipping at Website

Jasonaldean.com has free shipping on all orders now through Monday.

Jennifer Nettles Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Check the next post after this one for Jennifer Nettles recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts. After you roast them, you toss them in a dressing of olive oil, grainy mustard, honey, capers, garlic and anchovies.

Trisha Yearwood is on The View Today

Finally - today, Trisha Yearwood’s on The View. Tonight Carrie Underwood’s on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Thompson Square are on Conan.

Jennifer Nettles Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Jennifer Nettles Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

3lbs Brussels sprouts

Olive oil

Salt/pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Chop sprouts in half. Toss in 1/4 cup olive oil. Spread on 2 baking sheets cut side down. Roast 40-40min or until caramelized (stirring once or twice). You can also add toasted pecans or even crumbled (cooked) bacon.

Now, if you wanna get awesome, you can make this delicious dressing. (Do NOT be intimidated by the anchovies. They don't taste like what you think when used in this way!)

Dressing:

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon course/grainy mustard

2 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons capers (rinsed and chopped)

2 cloves garlic minced

2 shallots minced

2 oz tin of anchovies (drained and minced small)

In a large bowl whisk 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar, 1 Tbs grainy mustard, 2 Tbs of honey. Then whisk 1/2 cup olive oil til emulsified. Add capers, garlic, shallots and anchovies. Season with salt and pepper. Add Brussels Sprouts. Toss and serve. Now, you can also save part of this dressing. It is great on all roasted veggies and things.

Keith Urban’s New Hair Causes Stir

Keith Urban’s New Hair Causes Stir

Keith Urban’s new hair cut kinda makes him look like Joe Don from Rascal Flatts! It’s short in the back with long bangs in the front.

Dierks Bentley Gets Gator Stuck in Tree  

Yesterday Miranda Lambert gave Dierks Bentley an end of the tour gift; a Polaris ATV. The only problem; he immediately tried to climb a tree with it and it got stuck! 

Jake Owen Follows Faith Hill's Advice 

Jake Owen’s baby Pearl is one and before she was born Faith Hill told him, ‘during these first years, spend a lot of time with the three of you and not everyone because it will fly by so fast.'

Shania and More Use Auto-Tune 

According to the Boston Herald, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Shania all use Auto-Tune when they sing live. They call it a safety net that guarantees a good performance.

Tim McGraw Will Over Eat Tomorrow

For the holiday tomorrow, Tim McGraw says Thanksgiving is one time he does over-indulge in his wife’s cooking including her cornbread dressing.

Luke Bryan Hangs with Ellen Today

Finally - today Luke Bryan’s on Ellen, tonight on NBC, Carrie Underwood’s on The Making of the Sound of Music Live! Then Garth’s on The Tonight Show and Florida Georgia Line are on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.