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January 6, 2010

January 06, 2010 08:58:00
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Grammy Performers, singing for diabetes research and more

Bucky Covington Donates $25,000 To Arthritis Foundation
Bucky Covington recently presented the Tennessee Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation with a check for the $25,000 that he won last year on “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?” Following the presentation, Covington took the stage at the newly renovated Hard Rock Café in Nashville to join in the venue’s countdown to 2010 celebration. He treated the packed crowd to a live performance of his Top 10 hits “It’s Good To Be Us,” “I’ll Walk,” “A Different World” and the new track, “Mexicoma,” from his upcoming sophomore album, “I’m Alright.” Proceeds from the Hard Rock show also benefited the Arthritis Foundation. 

Rascal Flatts’ Frustration Over CMA Awards
Looking back at the last year brings some frustration for Rascal Flatts. Jay DeMarcus tells The Tennessean that losing the group of the year trophy at the CMAs was a shock. But it was also a motivator. He says Lady Antebellum, who won the honor, had a great year. But losing lit a fire under their backsides. It was the first time in six years they didn’t take the award home. DeMarcus added that he and his bandmates have said they need to get that award back, so they’re going to work their tails off to try and do that because they’re not that old yet.
 
‘The Singing Bee’ Is Back
CMT’s “The Singing Bee” returns for a second season beginning January 15th. Hosted by Melissa Peterman, the premiere episode features a cameo by Reba McEntire. “The Singing Bee” ranked as the network’s highest-rated series of 2009.
 
More Grammy Performers Announced
Zac Brown Band has been added to the list of performers at the Grammy Awards on January 31st in Los Angeles. The band is nominated for Best New Artist, Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for “Chicken Fried,” and Best Country Album for “The Foundation.” Other newly announced performers include Dave Matthews Band, Green Day, Lady Gaga and Pink. They join Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift, who will also perform during the event, which will air on CBS.
 
Eric Church, Josh Thompson Plot Tour
Eric Church and new country artist Josh Thompson will launch a 28-city tour on February 9th in Baltimore. The “Jägermeister Country Tour” runs through March 27th in Boulder, Colorado. Church’s current single is “Hell on the Heart,” from his second album, “Carolina.” Thompson’s debut single is “Beer on the Table.” His full-length debut album is expected in early 2010.
 
Cagle Greatest Hits Coming
Chris Cagle will have a 15-song greatest hits package out next month on his former label. “Best Of Chris Cagle” will be out February 9th on Capitol Nashville/EMI. The new CD spans his four albums released between 2000 and 2008, including 5 Top 10 Billboard country chart hits, including his No. 1 hit “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out” and No. 8 “Laredo,” both from his debut album “Play It Loud,” his No. 4 hit “What A Beautiful Day” and the No. 5 “Chicks Dig It” from “Chris Cagle” and the No. 3 hit “What Kinda Gone” from his most recent album, “My Life's Been A Country Song.”
 
Dolly, Heidi , MJ2 Singing For Diabetes Research
Country stars such as Dolly Parton, Bill Anderson, and Heidi Newfield have joined with the new country group MJ2 to release a single to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. MJ2 consists for two sets of twins – a mother, her twin sister, and her twin daughters. “You Can’t Say Love Enough” is close to the group’s heart, as daughter Mollie was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes Type 1 at the age of four. You can get the song now on iTunes.

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