Two country stars made the news today, Charlie Daniels and Mindy McCready, but for totally different reasons.

It´s been a busy year for the Dixie Chicks! Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire have both made additions to their nests.

Josh Gracin might have come in fourth in the American Idol competition, but this 23 year old Marine has one of the fastest rising debut CDs in country music history.

If you are waiting impatiently for the new release from your favorite country music artist, check this list out.

Airing May 21st and hosted by Dolly Parton, this kick off show of the awards season was a rip roaring good time filled with jokes and live performances.

Country music´s finest were out in droves, ready to party the night away in Las Vegas. Reba hosted the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas and everyone seemed to have had a good time.

Kicking off the season of country music award shows is CMT´s Flameworthy Awards scheduled to air on April 21st. Unlike the others, this award show is fan vote driven!

The nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards have been announced. May 26th is the date, Las Vegas is the place, who will win? One thing is sure, Reba will be there hosting for the seventh time, this will be her third hosting gig in a row for the awards.

The 37th annual CMA show has come and gone. Vince Gill hosted the annual event for the 18th year and a good time was had by all.

The record breaking group Alabama is spending the majority of 2003 saying farewell to legions of fans.