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Carnie Wilson's baby girl, Lola Sofia, was the subject of the song that Carnie chose to sing onstage at the Wildhose Saloon in Nashville. It's a song that she co-wrote with Leslie Satcher for the CMT reality TV show called 'Gone Country'. Here are photos...

Get ready for another pop superstar to make their way to Nashville. This time, it's Jessica Simpson who is packing up and moving to Music City USA. Here's the scoop...

It was obvious that John Rich sees a lot of promise in Diana DeGarmo as a Country music artist. He talked her up big time -- not that she needed it -- and the big-wigs in the balcony seemed to be overwhelmingly receptive of her as a performer. She had a lot of fan support too.

Pictures and highlights of the 2007 Dierks Bentley Miles and Music for Kids celebrity motorcycle ride. The event took place September 30th in Williamson County Tennessee and ended near milemarker 444 on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Perhaps in his attempt to escape the repeated flashes from my camera... the Franklin Pig is moving to greener pastures. Here are details about the humble abode -- upon which he graced the front porch for years -- that is now up for sale. This is my tribute to one of Franklin's most noted celebrities... le Pig!

I really like this album. I especially enjoy listening to it when I'm on long drives... like with the top down on the Jeep! Here's my review, favorite songs from the CD, and some little-known facts about Johnny Reid and his newest album, 'Kicking Stones'.

Ronnie the Collie' passed through Franklin Tennessee and shares these photos. If he's not famous yet, he sure will be. Ronnie's owner, Diana is certainly paving the way for Ronnie The Collie to have a prosperous life that's filled with fun and adventure! This is one of the most 'connected' dogs I've ever seen...

Here's my favorite collection of Paolo Nutini music videos... some of his best songs. Enjoy!

A picture I took of Larry Birkhead with Kate Bosworth outside of the Franklin Cinema in Franklin Tennessee -- near Nashville.

On the first airing of 'The Bachelor' -- Season 10 -- tonight, Peyton was one of the first to receive a rose from Andy Baldwin. While she currently resides in Dallas, Texas Peyton hails from the great state of Tennessee!

Here's everything you want to know about the movie 'Two Weeks'... and about Sally Field! This movie, in which Sally Field plays a woman dying of ovarian cancer, was filmed in Nashville and Alive Hospice played an advisory role in the film's production.

It appears that the song that plays in the background of the Rembrandt toothpaste kissing commercial is almost as popular as the commercial itself! It's a song by Griffin House... here's more about the song -- including a video for the song 'Waterfall' -- and a video for the Rembrandt commercial, too.

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You can download Shaun Groves' song 'Miss Texas' for FREE on February 2, 2007. Here's how...

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Nashville's got a Musicians Walk of Fame! Now, who could've ever imagined that?!? ME! Here are my thoughts on Nashville's Walk of Fame honoring notable singers and songwriters BEFORE the Music City Walk of Fame was ever announced. Today, this Country Music Walk of Fame is a popular tourist spot in downtown Nashville.

Here's a review of 9th Ward Pickin Parlor by Shawn Mullins. An incredible bluesy album with a lot of great mandolin and classic rock!

Here's a long-overdue photo summary of the first 'Songwriter Night' we went to at the 'new' Puckett's in Franklin, TN. Tonight's singer-songwriters were: Marshall Chapman, Don Henry and Jon Ims. Check out our pictures...

In June of 2006, Jim met up with Johnny Reid at the IHRA drag racing event in Grand Bend, Ontario. He was performing at the IHRA's weekend concert. And the crowd went wild! Here are photos from the Johnny Reid concert.

Fun photos and details of the weekend Johnny Reid performed at the IHRA motorsports event in Grand Bend, Ontario Canada. Here's a fan's perspective of the concert, according to Alice Couto, member of Johnny Reid's Tartan Army fan club.