Inside Music Row

The Annual awards show for the International Bluegrass Music Association was held recently at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. This year Dailey & Vincent pretty much stole the show winning seven awards, including entertainer of the year, vocal group of the year and album of the year. We were there for the pre-party and backstage to see the award winners.

Nashville Country Music News that includes, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley, Reba McEntire, Kenny Chesney, Joey + Rory, Kid Rock, Jason Meadows, we go Inside The Song with Heidi Newfield as she talks about her song Johnny and June

Lady Antebellum is quickly becoming one of the hottest new groups in country music, their self titled album hit it big with the success of their first single Love Don't Live Here and now their second single "Lookin for A Good TIme" is also rising up the charts we managed to be there to catch them as they were making the video for it.

Darius Rucker is best known as the front man for the highly successful Hootie & the Blowfish. Although he still performs regularly with the group, hetoook some time to record a solo project in country music. At first glance it may seem like a stretch, but as Darius tells us, its not that far of a jump into country. His new album Learn to live and first single "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" have already hit the number one spot.

Ricky Skaggs has been in the music business for many years, but this is the first time he's been involved with a Cracker Barrel. He support of that project Ricky Skaggs played a show at the Ryman Auditorium

Little Big Town recently signed to a new label capitol records so we decided to revisit their Ride For A Cure, a benefit motorcade and concert with proceeds going to the TJ Martell Foundation, in recognition of their union. You can also catch Little Big Town out on the road with Carrie Underwood for the fall portion of the Carnival Ride Tour.

Wind Up Records is the label home to groups like Creed, Evanescence and 12 Stone, so a rockin' country artist may not be be too far a stretch. Eric Durrance is the first country singer to be signed to the mostly Rock label. He is on the CMT On Tour roster along with Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean this fall.With his first album 'Angels Fly Away' released in September, he is proving he's got the goods to make it in the business.

This was the second year Capitol Records has closed down a popular street near Music Row for a great big party and free concerts. This years acts were Emily West, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker and Headliner Trace Adkins.

Sony Artist Mike Farris Live Performances are are filled with high energy and along with a bluesy, soulful voice which make for an awesome show. Living in Nashville, he doesn't quite fit the country mold, but fans of live music know we've got a real treasure.

Nashville and Country Music News Includes: Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Katie Armiger, Julianne Hough, Aaron Tippin, Charlie Daniels, Christmas for kids, Craig Morgan, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, We also go Inside The Song with Aaron Tippin as he talks about his song "Drill Here Drill Now"