Inside Music Row

Chris Janson’s first big break came at the legendary Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge shortly after coming to Nashville.  He soon found himself performing up to four shows a day, seven days a week.  He used that time at Tootsie’s to hone his craft and he now has a deal with BNA Records.  We caught up with him at the Wildhorse Saloon to check him out with his full band.

Nashville and Country Music News that includes Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins Richard Petty www.Pick a Powder.com; Forbes Magazine Celebrity 100,  Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Keith Urban,  Oprah Winfrey; Julianne Hough In Footloose Remake;  Skyville Records  Paul Worley; We go Inside the Song  with Becky Schlegel as she talks about the song Colorado Line.

Hometown girl Chonda Pierce has gained national attention through televised comedy specials and shows around the country.  You’ll rarely see her in any comedy club, as most of her routines are done in churches around the country.  She’s also working on a new television series, which, as a family friendly act, is quite unusual in comedy.

Have you ever been to a Cracker Barrel restaurant and wondered about the old signs and trinkets on the walls and hanging from the ceiling?  Kelly Lynn had a chance to catch up with Craig Morgan out at the Cracker Barrel headquarters,  where he gives an interesting Behind-the-scenes tour, on what goes into decorating an Old Country Store. 

When the floods hit in Nashville the first weekend in May, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill knew they had to step up to help.  But what to do?  They made a few calls and started putting together a benefit concert, which brought in many of their good friends to perform to help out Nashvillians displaced by the devastating flood. The four-and-a-half hour long concert special raised several million dollars, which went directly to Nashvillians in need.  There have been many other benefit concerts here in town the last few months, and it’s so incredible to see how people here pull together to help each other.  

Nashville and Country Music News that includes Trace Adkins New Album; Loretta Lynn 30th Anniversary Coal Miners Daughter; Kenny Chesney New studio Album; Gregg Allman, Rascal Flatts, Hollywood Walk of Fame; Melissa Etheridge, The GoGo's, Slash; Will I Am; Ronnie Milsap; We go Inside the Song with Ashley Monroe as she talks about Jason Aldeans hit The Truth.

Mickie James is no stranger to the spotlight onstage.  She’s built a national following as a wrestler in the World Wrestling Entertainment.  Now she’s moving into a country music career with her new album ‘Strangers and Angels’ out now on store shelves.  We caught up with Mickie at her album release party right here in Nashville.  

Lynrd Skynrd has left quite the legacy, as they’ve recorded over 60 albums, of which 13 went at least platinum, and with sales of more than 30 million units in the last 25 years.  Their influence has been felt from a wide range of musicians, from Blues Traveler to Metallica to Montgomery Gentry to Kid Rock.  Now a few of country’s brightest stars are paying homage to Skynrd’s everlasting legacy with the first country music tribute to the band.  ‘Sweet Home Alabama: The Country Music Tribute to Lynrd Skynrd includes tracks from Eric Church, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson and many more. 

Joe Nichols has been on the country music charts since his first hit ‘The Impossible’ about eight years ago.  Since then, he’s captured the hearts of many country fans with his incredible voice and amazing personality.  He’s just hit the top of the charts for the fourth time with his catchy ‘Gimme That Girl,’ and we caught up with him to celebrate with the writers.

Nashville and Country Music News that includes Rascal Flatts, Jason Foundation; Sugarland Cd Release, Tim McGraw down under; Garth Brooks Las Vegas concert; We go inside the song with jaron and the Long road to Love and the song "Pray for you".