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Emerson Drive frontman Brad Mates says many of the songs on their latest album, Believe, reflect the shock and sorrow they felt as a group after losing former bassist Patrick Bourke to suicide two years ago.

 The governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn, has proclaimed Saturday (May 23) to be "George Strait Day" in the state.

Carrie Underwood limped off stage after performing on American Idol Tuesday night.

SUGARLAND earned five nominations for the 2009 CMT Music Awards, with BRAD PAISLEY and TAYLOR SWIFT each picking up four nods.

Kenny Chesney played for three hours in his return to Pizza Hut Park Sunday near Dallas for fans who attended the May 3 rained out show.

Carrie Underwood made her second trip to Africa earlier this month visiting orphanages and health centers near Luanda, Angola, where she participated in the area's cause to help fight malaria.

When we think about today's top Country Stars, we don't usually think that they too have had some bad jobs... 

11th Y101 Country Cares CHEO Radiothon at Place D'Orleans for 3 days

Jennifer Nettles is ill.

Keith Urban is making a special effort to really get close to his fans on his Escape Together World tour, which kicks off on Thursday (May 7th) in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Kenny Chesney had to disappoint thousands of fans at his Pizza Hut Stadium show in Dallas on Saturday (May 2nd) and cut his performance short after just 50 minutes due to dangerous weather.

Clint Black was fired last night on Celebrity Apprentice.

Reba will visit the Grand Ole Opry May 9.

Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough were eliminated last night (Tuesday) on Dancing with the Stars.

Sugarland, Keith Urban and Def Leppard have been added to the lineup of performers for the CMT Music Awards.

On May 19 Kenny Chesney will perform his latest, Out Last Night, on The Late Show With David Letterman, the same day his Greatest Hits Volume 2 album hits stores.

Taylor Swift kicked off her Fearless tour in Evansville, Indiana, last night!

Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood and Wynonna are among the country artists making singing Mother’s Day cards.

Phil Vassar, Jason Michael Carroll, Chuck Wicks, Emerson Drive, and Heidi Newfield are among those performing as part of the free concerts at Nashville’s Riverfront Park June 11-14 during the CMA Music Festival.