Country Music News

October 24th - 30th, 2008

CountryAngel's 12 annual charity event in progress

The 12th Annual CountryAngel's Network Online Charity Auction officially kicked Monday, October 20th. CountryAngel's Network remains committed to raising awareness for spina bifida and are hosting their NEW event in honor of October being Spina Bifida Awareness Month! Autographed items from Rodney Atkins, Ashley Gearing, Sugarland, Nashville Star winners Buddy Jewell and Chris Young, are among the first listings posted!

Items will continue to be added regularly for the duration of the auction event. All listings for this auction will be posted on the CountryAngel's Network website at www.countryangelsnetwork.org. Updated listings may also be found at http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/countryangelsnetwork.

The 12th Annual CountryAngel's Network Online Charity Auction event is being held in honor of Robinson, Kansas resident, Andy Dalberg, who was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, along with several other health conditions. Most recently, he has been fighting rounds of infections in his lungs and on the trach stoma. Andy is thirteen years old, and despite the grim circumstances surrounding his life, he maintains an amazing spirit and outlook on life. Those who have met him say Andy is a blessing and privilege to call him a friend.

Proceeds from the 12th Annual CountryAngel's Network Online Charity Auction will be donated to Andy's family!

(Can) Brad Johner releasing new single and video

Brad Johner has released the first single and title track off his new album "The Other Side Of The Radio." The 2007 CCMA Male Artist of The Year explains this new single is unique in that it speaks to those on the other side of the radio which, is part of the magic of music and radio.

"I enjoy this song because it says all the things that I have to say but it is interpreted differently by everyone who hears it. So each person hearing it can get a different meaning from it."

Brad Johner has released a new music video for the title track from his forthcoming album, "The Other Side of the Radio". Filmed in Saskatoon by award winning video director Tony Hrynchuk, the video is a comical look at radio listeners enjoying Johner's song.

The video has begun airing in regular rotation on CMT Canada and can be viewed online at YouTube.com.

(Can) Kelly Brock nominated for BCCMA award

Kelly Brock has been nominated for the BCCMA Female Vocalist of the Year award. The awards show will take place on Sunday, October 26th. Kelly will also perform on the show.

(Brz) Rodrigo Haddad named ambassador and releases new album

Brazilian country music artist Rodrigo Haddad has been named a 2008 International Country Music Ambassador following the release of his latest album, From Brazil to TN.

The award, presented by the International Country Music Day Organization (www.ICMDAY.org), named Haddad and international promoter Judy Seale as the two Ambassadors for 2008 on Sept. 17.

"I'm so happy to receive this award. It's an honor and will only inspire me to work harder," said Haddad.

The rising Latin American star also recently released his sophomore album, From Brazil to TN, which took nearly two years to complete. The recording process began in Sao Paulo, Brazil, but eventually moved to Nashville, TN, where Haddad finished the album at County Q Studios. Eleven of the album's fourteen tracks were written by Haddad.

"My new album is a dream come true," he said. "Recording in Nashville is a unique experience and I'm really proud of the way it turned out. It's a big step in my career."

Carrie Underwood added to Madame Tussauds New York

New York City's Times Square got a double dose of Carrie Underwood as she unveiled her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York.

Carrie was welcomed by a barrage of camera flashes as she posed side-by-side with her wax likeness, which she was seeing for the first time.

The creation of Underwood's figure began earlier this year when a team of Madame Tussauds studio artists flew out to meet Carrie on tour for her figure sitting. Underwood was an enthusiastic participant in the figure making process – not only did she spend more than an hour with the studio artists, but she also generously donated a replica of the dress that she wore to the 2006 CMA Awards, when she was first named Female Vocalist of The Year, to Madame Tussauds for her figure to don. The dress was designed by Trish Townsend and constructed by Dez Zamek.

Carrie's wax likeness is now part of the attraction's "VIP Room" and is posed in a standing position with hands on hips. Visitors will be able to take pictures with and even hug her figure.

"I am honored to have been asked to pose for a Madame Tussauds wax figure as this is truly a once in a lifetime experience. I am really excited to attend my unveiling today" said Carrie