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The Professional Songwriters Behind CMT’s Celebrity Songwriting Competition Gone Country

Wondering who penned which songs on CMT's Gone Country music competition? Here are the professional songwriters -- all from Nashville, the celebrities who were responsible for singing their songs, and the title of the songs they wrote for the show Gone Country.

Why I Don’t Mind Spending $106.00 For 2 Tickets To The Grand Ole Opry or Ryman Auditorium

I don't really like Country music. And Bluegrass and Folk music really aren't my thing either. So why world would I want to go to the Grand Ole Opry so much? And how do I justify spending upwards of $50 a ticket for the experience? Here's why the Opry rocks!

The Hitmen Of Music Row: Jeffrey Steele, Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins, And Craig Wiseman

We knew these guys before they were The Hitmen of Music Row. And thanks to GAC, you probably have a better appreciation for these guys and their music, too. Not to mention their amazing sense of humor! Here's everything you want to know about The Hitmen of Music Row...

Nashville Star Open Auditions & Casting Call Info

Nashville Tennessee is one of 4 national casting calls for the Nashville Star competition. Which means the Open Call takes place on the first day and Callbacks occur on the second day. For Nashville, the dates are March 21 and 22. Here are all the Nashville Star audition dates, times & places...

What Is Jazz Music?…

Musicians, critics and fans have been fighting over the definition of jazz since its inception in New Orleans back in the 1920s. Here's a little about the history of jazz music...

Pandora Listeners Get To Know Founder, Tim Westergren, On A Whole ‘Nother Level

I was so eager to go to the Town Hall Meeting in Nashville that was hosted by Pandora's founder, Tim Westergren. I really enjoy listening to fellow young entrepreneurs tell their stories describing how they managed to make a living out of doing something that they truly love. Here's what Tim told us about Pandora... the number one streaming radio in the U.S.

Visiting Nashville? Some Nightlife Things To Do + Hotel Recommendations For A Fun Weekend Downtown

Friends of ours are planning a visit to Nashville. They want to stay somewhere close to downtown and take in all the sights & sounds that Music City has to offer -- over the course of 2 or 3 days. They asked for our advice. Here's what we recommended...

John Rich Chooses The Big Winner On CMT’s ‘Gone Country’ Celebrity Reality TV Music Show

It's really difficult to say from this one instance alone which of the 7 celebrities should be awarded the Country Music record deal. But inquiring minds want to know, so here are my thoughts...

Has Sisqo Gone Country? These Photos Say YES

Yep, even with the ever-popular Thong Song under his belt, it appears that Sisqo is trying to make his break into Country music these days. Here are photos & highlights from Sisqo's performance at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, where he was one of 7 celebrities competing for a Country music gig.

Maureen McCormick Sings On CMT’s ‘Gone Country’

Who knew that Maureen McCormick could sing?! I mean, other than watching her, as Marsha Brady, perform with her Brady Bunch siblings as The Silver Platters... Remember that episode? Here, Maureen McCormick competes with 6 other celebrities on CMT's 'Gone Country' to see which ONE will be awarded a country music contract.

Kellie Pickler At The Wildhorse Saloon Nashville

Kellie was seated upstairs in the left balcony. I was standing on the far right side of the stage, up front. Nevertheless, I managed to snap a couple of photos of Kellie at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee.

Julio Iglesias, Jr. Steals A Lot Of Girls’ Hearts In Nashville

Julio Iglesias, Jr. has 'Gone Country'. Now, he's striving to be the one -- of 7 celebs competing for the chance -- who is awarded a Country Music deal. Tonight he sang one of the songs that he co-wrote with Nashville songwriters.

Carnie Wilson Sings Sweet Lullabies At The Wildhorse Saloon In Nashville

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...

Jessica Simpson Moving To Nashville

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...

Pictures Of American Idol’s Diana DeGarmo Performing At The Wildhorse Saloon In Nashville

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.

15 Minutes of Fame In Nashville

Are you a singer-songwriter? Have you had your 15 minutes of fame yet? Here's information about how you can get your next big break. And, if you live in Nashville, it's a fun thing to do as a spectator, too!

Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe… What It’s Like

Thinking of going to the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville for the first time? Here's what you can expect. Local residents share insider secrets and little-known facts about Nashville's Bluebird Cafe.

A Review Of Johnny Reid’s ‘Kicking Stones’ CD… It’s Another Good One!

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'.

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