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Co-hosts Kristin Chenoweth and Trace Adkins, plus Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies, Thompson Square and more to perform on American Country Awards October 31, 2011 | Comment on this article

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The second American Country Awards will feature plenty of performers with Oklahoma ties. Along with co-hosting Trace Adkins and Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth are set to make music on the awards show, and the performance lineup also includes country music stars Blake Shelton, an Ada native who lives in... Read More

Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban to pay tribute to Glen Campbell on Nov. 9's CMA Awards

October 31, 2011 Reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley and former CMA Entertainers of the Year Vince Gill and Keith Urban will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame member and former CMA Entertainer of the Year Glen Campbell during the 45th Annual CMA Awards. Read More

“Happy Endings: The Complete First Season”

October 28, 2011 From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. “Happy Endings: The Complete First Season” Since “Friends” ended its decade-long, ratings-dominating TV run, its lingering effect on pop culture has not been evidenced through the revival of the “Rachel” haircut or new covers of “Smelly Cat”... Read More

Miranda Lambert ends “Four the Record” Scavenger Hunt with "Safe"

October 28, 2011 Country music star Miranda Lambert, who lives in Tishomingo, is streaming the “Safe” today exclusively at CountryWeekly.com as her “Four the Record” Scavenger Hunt and Sweepstakes comes to its end. To stream “Safe ,” click here. Throughout the week, she has been offering fans a chance to hear a new... Read More

Get in on BAM's Blog giveaways!

October 28, 2011 In case you aren’t already, you need to befriend my BAM’s Blog Facebook page – www.facebook.com/brandybammcdonnell – and follow me on Twitter – @BAMOK – and not just because it gives you and I more opportunities to interact, dear readers. It’s also because I give away free stuff! Read More

Toby Keith's "Red Solo Cup" may get "Glee" remake October 28, 2011 Raise your crimson-hued plastic beverage receptacle in another toast to Toby Keith’s “Red Solo Cup”: The Oklahoma country music superstar’s viral-video smash may get the show-choir treatment from Fox’s hit TV show “Glee.” Keith’s cover of the raucous party anthem recently made it into the... Read More

"CMA Country Christmas" TV special to air Dec. 1 on ABC

October 27, 2011 For the second consecutive year, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will host the “CMA Country Christmas,” which is scheduled to air from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 on the ABC Television Network. The two-hour television special, which is produced by the Country Music Association, will feature many of today’s... Read More

Miranda Lambert continues “Four the Record” Scavenger Hunt with “Dear Diamond," plans TV appearances for album release

October 27, 2011 Country music star Miranda Lambert, who lives in Tishomingo, is streaming the “Dear Diamond” today exclusively at Billboard.com as her “Four the Record” Scavenger Hunt and Sweepstakes nears its conclusion. On Friday, she’s going to be streaming one more track from her forthcoming record, “Four the... Read More

Toby Keith to perform on "The Colbert Report" tonight

October 27, 2011 Oklahoma country music star Toby Keith will appear tonight on “The Colbert Report,” which airs at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central. Keith will perform a song from and talk about his new album, “Clancy’s Tavern,” released Monday. To read my new interview with Keith about his new album, click here; to read... Read More

Jason Aldean to play Grammy nominations concert, Feb. 2 Oklahoma City show

October 26, 2011 After setting attendance records across the country this past summer, country music superstar Jason Aldean is extending his “My Kinda Party” tour into 2012. Fellow Georgia native and Capitol Nashville recording artist Luke Bryan will join Aldean in 2012 as special guest. Read More

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Kristin Chenoweth performs on "Dancing with the Stars" October 26, 2011 Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth performed Monday and Tuesday on the hit reality TV show “Dancing with the Stars.” In honor of the show’s “Broadway Week,” the Tony- and Emmy-winning singer/actress belted a medley of “I Could Have Danced All Night” from “My Fair Lady” and “Maybe This... Read More

Lionel Richie to debut songs from his country duets album "Tuskegee" on the CMA Awards

October 26, 2011 Music icon Lionel Richie will release “Tuskegee,” his anticipated country duets album, in March on Mercury Nashville, after debuting songs on the national broadcast of the 45th Annual CMA Awards, airing live Wednesday, Nov. 9 on the ABC Television Network. During the broadcast, Richie will perform select... Read More

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Ronnie Dunn sings the National Anthem before Game 3 of the World Series October 26, 2011 Country music star Ronnie Dunn performed a great rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 3 of the World Series Saturday in Arlington, Texas The Texas native and former Tulsan also performed the National Anthem prior to the Dallas Cowboys’ home victory against the St. Read More

New releases for Oct. 25, 2011: Vince Gill, Toby Keith, "Captain America," "Winnie the Pooh," "House of Night"

October 25, 2011 I haven’t even stocked up on Halloween candy yet, but with all the high-profile new CDs, DVDs and books coming out, it’s undeniably getting closer to Christmas. For music fans, several hotly anticipated new albums actually dropped Monday, including “Guitar Slinger,” the first album in five years from... Read More

Vince Gill appearing Wednesday on "Today," making other appearances in support of "Guitar Slinger"

October 25, 2011 Country Music Hall of Famer and Oklahoma native Vince Gill will make a series of national television and high-profile concert appearances over the next few weeks to perform selections from “Guitar Slinger,” his first new studio album in five years. The album—in both its standard and deluxe editions—was... Read More

What to do in Oklahoma on Oct. 23, 2011: Meet Food Network star Alton Brown at a book signing for his "Good Eats 3" at Full Circle Bookstore

October 23, 2011 Today’s featured event: Meet Food Network star and author Alton Brown at a signing for his book, “Good Eats 3: The Later Years,” at 2 p.m. today at Full Circle Bookstore in 50 Penn Place, 1900 Northwest Expressway. The Oklahoman’s Food Dude Dave Cathey recently chatted with Brown about his late, great... Read More

Interview: Reba McEntire talks about her "tough-sexy" style and upcoming Tulsa show

October 20, 2011 Tulsa Concerts & Shows on wimgo From Thursday’s Mood section of The Oklahoman. Tough-sexy Reba The multitalented superstar, who is playing Nov. 4 at Tulsa’s BOK Center, credits her Oklahoma upbringing with giving her the sense of style she brings to her hit music, acting roles, clothing line and home... Read More

Alton Brown talks the end of "Good Eats," alludes to future projects and plans Sunday book signing in Oklahoma City

October 20, 2011 Food Network star and author Alton Brown will appear at signing for his new book, “Good Eats 3: The Later Years,” at 2 p.m. Sunday at Full Circle Bookstore in 50 Penn Place, 1900 Northwest Expressway. The Oklahoman’s Food Dude Dave Cathey recently chatted with Brown, who is also the commentator and host of... Read More

New releases for Oct. 18, 2011: Graham Colton delivers "Pacific Coast Eyes Vol. 2"

October 18, 2011 Oklahoma City singer/songwriter/musician Graham Colton released today “Pacific Coast Eyes Vol. 2.” The follow-up to “Pacific Coast Eyes,” which he released in April, “Vol. 2″ features three new songs and three alternate versions of previously released tunes. For more information, go to... Read More

New artist nominees Thompson Square, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Chris Young to perform on CMA Awards

October 18, 2011 Nominees Thompson Square, Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Chris Young have joined the performance lineup for the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards. Including previously announced performers The Band Perry, this will mark the first time since 2008 that all five nominees for CMA New Artist of the Year will... Read More

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