Toby Keith has taken his songwriting high-tech. He used to write with pen and paper, then with a digital voice recorder, which he lost often. Now he uses his iPhone, where he claims to have an entire library filled with completed songs and song ideas. He jokes that he carries a gun to protect his iPhone!
At some point this week, the producers of American Idol are expected to announce the judges for the upcoming season. Randy Jackson - probably. Steven Tyler of Aerosmith fame - probably. Shania Twain - probably, though she's keeping the lowest profile about it. But last week, Jason Owen announced his departure from the Senior Vice President's spot at Universal Music Group to become Shania Twain's new manager. If that's not gas on a fire I don't know what is!
Wanna own a dress that Reba wore on the CMT Awards? She's donated one to charity and the eBay auction is on now. There's still over 3 days to go before the auction closes, so if you've got some bucks to spare and you're a Reba fan, here's your shot!
In Nashville baby-boom news, Josh Turner and his wife Jennifer have discovered that their third child will be a boy, like his older siblings Hampton and Colby. Their son is due late this year or early 2011. Here's the clip of Josh Turner co-hosing the Today show last Friday morning.
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And while we're in a video mood, here's Taylor Swift's video for "Mine," which premiered Friday night.
Friday night in Washington state, Keith Urban and Dave Mayer hit the stage and wowed the crowd with their guitar antics.
Think this was a rowdy crowd? Friday night at Montgomery/Gentry's concert, the venue sold out of beer and Jim Beam!
Kenny Chesney's football documentary aired on ESPN yesterday afternoon. Did you see it? It got rave reviews, and was a great tease for the dvd, which is scheduled for a November release.
Here's an early reminder - the three-hour CMA Music Festival special hosted by Tim McGraw airs Wednesday night from 8-11 eastern on ABC. "Country's Night to Rock" features the best performances from the CMA Music Festival, and includes a private, super-secret performance of Taylor Swift's "Mine," done at her marathon autograph signing session.
Happy birthday to Kitty Wells, who turns 91 today.
The tweet of the day is from Blake Shelton: "Quote of the day.... "Wouldn't you rather be motorboatin' than showboatin'?!!!" - Miranda Lambert"
