Inside Music Row

Richard Jaymes is not your typical country artist, he comes from Cuban and Cherokee descent, but he is starting to make his mark on the industry. You just have to watch to see what makes him a little bit different that the rest.

Jeff Cook co-founded ne of the biggest groups in country music. However, when the guys from Alabama decided to move in different directions, there was still a lot of music left in them. Jeff Cook is proving that with the release of his latest album " Ashes Won't Burn" Kelly Caught up with Jeff Cook and his group at his CD Release Fan Party.

Blake Shelton has had quite the run of good luck. His latest single off his most recent album 'Startin Fires" did not take to long to hit the number one spot on the charts. Kelly Lynn caught up with Blake and the writers behind that hit song ' She Wouldn't Be Gone'.

Nashville and Country Music News that Includes: Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Randy Owen, John Rich, Nashville Star, we go inside the song with Rick Monroe as he talks about his current single "Honky Tonk Road Trip"

Dean Brody has seen his share of challenges. Originally from a small town in Western Canada, just north of the Montana border, Dean came to Nashville to pursue his dream. After a few challenges and one trip moving back home, his dram is about realized. Dean's self titled disc on Broken Bow Records hits stores next week.

Kenny Chesney has established himself as one of the best selling country artists, not to mention his sold out tours year after year. His most recent hit " Down the Road" spent some time at the top of the charts, and we caught up with the people that made it all happen at a party to celebrate the song's success.

Las Vegas is home to the Academy of Country Music annual awards show. It aired earlier this month and featured a star studded jam packed evening. Kelly Lynn hit the red carpet to mix and mingle with all the glamour.

Nashville and Country Music News that includes: CMA Music Fest, James Otto, Jeff Cook, Alabama, Mac McAnally, Toby Keith, Nashville Music Business Camp, We go inside the song with Kate and Kacey as they talk about their new single Dreaming Love.

Gloriana has only been together as a foursome for just a year, but they've already gelled together with an incredible sound. They've been picked to hit the road with Taylor Swift on her 2009 Fearless Tour.

Mandy Barnett established herself as a world class musical talent at a very young age. She really opened a lot of eyes and ears in town when she auditioned for a show about Patsy Cline in the early 1990's. She beat out over 450 people in Nashville, plus many others auditioning in other cities across America to play the part of Patsy Cline in the newly renovated Ryman Auditorium. That show was so successful, she's reprising that role.