On May 12th rumors flew that Aaron Tippin was involved in a fatal plane crash in Kansas, killing three and sending two survivors to the hospital. Aaron Tippin, however, is alive and well, and was home in Tennessee when the tragic accident took place!
Great news - Reba‘s new comedy series “Malibu Country” has officially been picked up by ABC.
In February, we learned that the network had ordered the series pilot, and this week, the network officially announced that the series had been given the green light.
“Congrats to everyone associated with “Malibu Country! We got picked up,” Reba tweeted after hearing the good news. “We’re going to have so much fun! Can’t wait to get to work!”
The multi-talented superstar is set to star in the series alongside Lily Tomlin, Sara Rue, Julietta Angelo, Justin Prentice, Jai Rodriguez, and Owen Teague.
“Malibu Country” tells the story of a divorced mom of three who moves from Nashville to Malibu in order to reignite her singing career despite the “materialistic and rarified Malibu world she now calls home.”
On May 11, 2012, ABC placed a series order for the comedy. It is expected to premiere during the 2012–13 television season.
It’s a long way from small town Texas to the nation’s Capitol … just ask Lee Ann Womack. She took a break from working on her upcoming album to participate in Tuesday’s (5/8) presentation of the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Award honoring Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The event was taped for a PBS-TV special airing May 21. She also performed “I Hope You Dance” at Wednesday’s 100th First Lady’s Luncheon (5/9), which is hosted by The Congressional Club in honor of the First Lady. “I’m very blessed to be able to do things like this, honoring creative people and celebrating the contributions of the First Lady,” Womack says. “Music can take you a lot of places you’d never imagine.”
An artist Red Carpet, Wrangler Fashion Show and Marketplace have been added to the 2012 CMA Music Festival’s Fan Fair Hall. The Red Carpet offers attendees the chance to snap photos of artists as they arrive to sign autographs throughout the day. GAC’s Suzanne Alexander will emcee June 9′s Fashion Show. The Marketplace will sell mementos and fashions from a variety of vendors. The Durango Acoustic Corner is moving to the floor of the Nashville Convention Center.
A new line of headphones is bringing Tim McGraw closer to working with a Beatle. McGraw is the first country artist to issue a line of signature headphones and be included in the Hear The Truth campaign with Sir Paul McCartney and Maroon 5. “The main thing was getting the sound [of the headphones] the way I liked it,” McGraw tells theAssociated Press of the new Tim McGraw Artist Series headphones, developed by JBL and out May 15. “And to be involved with Paul McCartney is a huge deal to me.” When he’s not plugging his headgear, McGraw is in rehearsals with Kenny Chesney for the Brothers Of The Sun tour and planning the Tug McGraw Foundation‘s inaugural Celebrity Clay ShootoutJune 5 in Nashville.
Florida Georgia Line It’z Just What We Do (5/15)
Willie Nelson Heroes (5/15)
You’d think that after making three multi-platinum albums, Carrie Underwood would feel more at ease about the release of her fourth, Blown Away. Think again. “[I] can’t believe the big day is almost here,” Underwood tweeted on the eve of the album’ launch (4/30). “I’m happy, nervous and excited! I don’t feel like it’s old hat yet … I always want to be nervous before an album comes out. But it is nice to feel like I know what I’m doing a little more.” Carrie hits Good Morning America Tuesday (5/1) and American Idol Thursday (5/3). Other upcoming appearances include Ellen DeGeneres(5/9), Jimmy Kimmel Live (5/10) and Dancing With The Stars (5/15). In case you missed it, Underwood spent an hour-and-a-half with the students of the PS22 Chorus in Staten Island, NY last week to work up a rendition of “ Good Girl” (4/26).
Carrie Underwood Blown Away in stores NOW!
Underwood co-wrote eight of her fourth album’s 14 tracks, including the gold-certified lead single “Good Girl” with Chris Stefano and Ashley Gorley. She penned “Good In Goodbye” with Hillary Lindsey and OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder. “Cupid’s Got A Shotgun” features Brad Paisley on guitar.
Tuesday (5/1): Lee Brice, Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC); Blake Shelton, The Voice (NBC); Carrie Underwood, Good Morning America (ABC); Lady Antebellum, The View (ABC).
Wednesday (5/2): Lee Brice, The Better Show (syndicated); Lady Antebellum, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (NBC).
Thursday (5/3): Carrie Underwood, American Idol (FOX).
Friday (5/4): Kellie Pickler, Laura Bell Bundy, Joey+Rory, Day Jobs (GAC).
Larry Gatlin (5/2)
Ty Herndon (5/2)
Eric Church (5/3)
Randy Travis (5/4)
The late Tammy Wynette (5/5)
Joanna Smith (5/7)
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May 14th, 2012 
