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COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
Last Update on 08-29-2008 at 06:19:13from Eyewitness News Online Kenny Rogers Says His Next Album May Be His Last ATLANTA After 50 years in the music business, Kenny Rogers is thinking about hanging up his mic for good. He says his next album may be his last. He cites family obligations, specifically his identical 4-year-old twin boys. Rogers says, "They say having kids at my age either makes you or breaks you, and I'm leaning heavily toward break right now." He turned 70 last week. Rogers came out with a career retrospective CD this week called, "Kenny Rogers: 50 Years." It's being sold exclusively through Cracker Barrel restaurants. While the 12-track CD includes hits such as "Lucille" and "The Gambler," it also features three new songs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. John Rich will hit the campaign trail with John McCain this weekend. Rich will be on-hand at rallies near Pittsburgh and St. Louis on Saturday and Sunday. Rich is a big McCain supporter. He's even written a pro-McCain anthem called "Raisin' McCain" that he's going to sing at the Republican National Convention next week in St. Paul, Minnesota. The performance is set for Wednesday, September 3rd. That same day, Rich is slated to perform "Our America" with Gretchen Wilson and Cowboy Troy. Jessica Simpson Cuts Off All Ties With Her Exes Country Music World Tony Romo may still dial up ex-girlfriend Carrie Underwood, but current love Jessica Simpson isn't chatting up her exes. She tells People magazine she recently changed her cell phone and email addresses. She says, "I don't want anybody that's been in my life before in my life anymore." She adds, "I don't even want them to have any way of contacting me." So, is she peeved that Romo hasn't cut off the same communication? No. She says she's not a jealous girlfriend. Simpson says, "Tony loves me no matter what, and I know that. And if he doesn't, then goodbye!" Simpson calls Romo the perfect guy. She says he's the love of her life. Simpson's country debut album, "Do You Know," hits stores September 9th. Miley Cyrus Will Present At The Vmas LOS ANGELES Miley Cyrus has been added to the list of presenters for the 2008 Video Music Awards. The show takes place September 7th in Los Angeles. Cyrus is up for a "MoonMan" for Best New Artist. Taylor Swift is up for the same award. Kid Rock is slated to perform. Tim Mcgraw To Release Greatest Hits 3, In Stores October 7 NASVHILLE, Tenn. Tim McGraw's "Greatest Hits 3" album will hit stores October 7th. The CD has 12 tracks, including live versions of "If You're Reading This" and "Real Good Man." Two weeks later, McGraw's first children's book, "My Little Girl," lands in stores on October 21st. American Idol's Kristy Lee Cook Gets A Fish From A Fan NASHVILLE, Tenn. American Idol's Kristy Lee Cook had a recent fishy fan encounter. A fan gave her a gift box, cautioning her to handle with care and not to turn it over, but assuring her that she'd like it. Cook says, "I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I certainly didn't expect a fish in a box!" Cook named the siamese fighting fish "Dude." Cook continues on the American Idols Live! Tour 2008 through the first half of September. Her album "Why Wait" is slated to hit stores September 16th. The first single "15 Minutes of Shame" is out on country radio. Today's Birthdays: Keyboardist Dan Truman of Diamond Rio is 52. By Myra Lopez Read Yesterday's Country Music News |
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