Inside Music Row

The best-selling female artist in country music history is making her way back onto the music scene.  While Shania Twain battled her own personal issues, she was largely out of the public eye, but with her life back on track, she’s ready to bring new music to the masses.  Her latest hit ‘Today Is Your Day’ premiered during the final episode of ‘Why Not? With Shania Twain’ on the Oprah Winfrey Network, and has since been released to country radio.  Now she’s revealed her big plans for reemerging to her fans.  We caught up with her at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for a very special announcement.

This year has brought many natural disasters to Tennessee and the surrounding states, where many country artists tour frequently.  Rodney Atkins decided to help give back to the people that support him by creating the ‘Music City Gives Back’ concert.  Lower Broadway was shut down for the evening and Rodney invited a few close friends to help him raise money for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The free concert helped increase awareness and accepted donations of needed items and funds for the American Red Cross, raising almost one hundred-thousand dollars in the one evening.  If you’d like to make your own donation to help those affected by recent storms, Kelly Lynn caught up with Rodney before the big show to learn all about the event.

Nashville and Country Music News that includes Alan Jackson, Big & Rich, ESPN College Game Day, Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy, two foot Fred, Mike Curb, Scott Brochetta, Indy 500, Dan Wheldon, CMA Music Festival, Gildan,Guiness World Record, We go inside the song with Tom Johnston from the Doobie Bros as he talks about their song World Gone Crazy.

A unique element of CMA Music Fest is the interaction between artists and their fans.  You just won’t find this personal connection in any other music genre.  Many performers have their own fan clubs, and they often host get togethers where they can talk with friends both old and new, plus play a very intimate show for 500 or so die-hard fans.  We caught up with Josh Turner to hear why this is a very special time for him.

One of the fan favorites of the CMA Music Festival has to be the free concerts.  The Chevy-sponsored River Stage attracts thousands of dedicated fans on the river where they are in for a very special treat.  We caught up with Jo Dee Messina to see how these performances get her closer to the fans.

The AristoMedia Global Showcase brings country artists from around the world to perform at the Second Fiddle to help kick off CMA Week.  This year’s events brought in artists from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and France.  We headed down to lower Broadway to check out the party. 

Texas-based singer songwriter Sunny Sweeney is quite excited about her upcoming album, her first for the Republic Nashville label.  Her hit ‘Staying’s Worse Than Leaving’ is the first track from that project, and Sunny recently shot the video for the new single with director Roman White at a home in North Nashville.

Billy Currington received some great news as kicked off his summer tour with Kenny Chesney on the ‘Goin’ Coastal’ tour.  He was quite excited to celebrate his seventh number one single with ‘Let Me Down Easy,’ from his fourth studio album.  This marks his fifth consecutive number one hit.  Kelly Lynn caught up with Billy and the writers at a party at BMI to celebrate.

Nashville and Country Music News that includes Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton. Craig Morgan, James Stroud, JR Music, Aaron Lewis, LoCash Cowboys, Margaret Durante, Jeff Bridges, T. BOne Burnette, We go Inside the song with Frankie Ballard as he talks about his song "A Buncha Girls."

Mandy Barnett is again taking to the Ryman stage as Patsy Cline in the amazing performance of 'Always...Patsy Cline.'  We had a chance to hook up with Mandy to talk about her life-changing role and her new music that was just released on the Opry Music imprint.