So first, it was going to be two albums, but now Dierks Bentley has decided to release one album - "Up on the Ridge" on June 8th. “I originally said it was going to be a blue grass record, I said I was going to make two records this year. It took it from being that to that being like this is going to be the record and it is going to encompass everything I love. When you say album of the year I am not even sure what category it would be in, I am not sure where it fits anymore.” Guests on the project include Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Alison Kraus, Kris Kristofferson, Del McCoury, Tim O'Brien and the Punch Brothers, Chris Stapleton and Chris Thile.

Shania Twain has been tapped by the Oprah Winfrey Network to star in her own tv series, "Why Not? With Shania Twain." The show will follow Shania as she begins her climb back to the top of the country music charts. That must mean there'll be new music coming along sometime.

With a hit song climbing the charts, look for a new cd from Clay Walker. Out June 8th, it's "She Won't Be Lonely Long." This is his first album in over three years, and features a duet with Randy Owen on "Feels So Right," the classic Alabama song.

Zac Brown Band will be headed overseas later this month for their second USO tour of the Persian Gulf. For security reasons, we won't know when they're there until they get back, but the guys are really looking forward to entertaining the troops again.

Chris Young is psyched for tonight, because it's opening night for the Alan Jackson "Freight Train" tour, and he's the opening act. “‘Who’re you on tour with?’ is always a big question, especially when you’re a new artist. You know, people are always like, ‘Ah, what are you doin’ this summer? You on tour with anybody?’ To be able to look at ‘em and go, ‘Yeah, I’m out with Alan Jackson.’ It’s just a lot different than last year: ‘Hey, I’m gonna go do a fair.’”

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman just got the royal treatment overseas - really! They joined Rupert Murdock in Jordan for the baptism of Rupert's two daughters in the River Jordan. Nicole is the Godmother of the two girls, and after the baptism, Queen Rania of Jordan invited the group for a three-day tour of the country.

Always wanted to ride a country star's tour bus from show to show? Luke Bryan wants you to be his guest, on his bus and at the "Country Thunder" festival.

Rascal Flatts will be on an upcoming episode of "American Idol."

Miranda Lambert has added a new love interest to her life: a tiny Chihuahua that was found in a dumpster. She says she and Blake Shelton's Mom will share her, and have decided to name her Cher.


Looks like April 13th is the day that those two guys trying to get a hug from Taylor Swift will deliver the results of her second challenge to them.

As Terri Clark's family prepares for her Mom's funeral services this Saturday, word is out about another country star who suffered a loss Easter weekend. Collin Raye's nine year old granddaughter, Haley Bell, passed away. She had suffered from a neurological disorder and was Collins' inspiration for the song "She's With Me." The family is setting up a foundation in her memory.