Reba McEntire News

Though the title of “Queen of Country Music” is one that seems to be passed around rather freely from country diva to country diva, there’s little doubt that Reba McEntire is one of the top contenders for the title.

Aug. 1 – Backstreet Boys, Moncton, Coliseum. Aug. 2 – The Eagles with John Fogerty, KT Tunstall, Sam Roberts, Moncton, Magnetic Hill. Aug. 4 – Grand Theft Bus, Fredericton, Old Government House.

FANS’ CHOICE AWARD: Paul Brandt, George Canyon, Doc Walker, Emerson Drive, Jessie Farrell. SINGLE OF THE YEAR: “Beautiful Life,” Doc Walker; “Best of Me,” Jessie Farrell; “Blame It on That Red Dress,” Gord Bamford; “Risk,” Paul Brandt; “You Can Let Go,” Crystal Shawanda.

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Monica Johnson, director and founder of Generation for Creation (GFC) a nonprofit visual and performing arts program, based in Murfreesboro, is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Children’s Benefit Talent Competition, which was held on July 26 at MTSU’s Tucker Theater. Now in it’s sixth year, the annual GFC talent event showcases children [...]

Country music newcomer JESSIE FARRELL is leading the nominations for the 2008 Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs), after picking up seven nods, including Songwriter of …

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Donna Summer’s new album shows there’s much more to her than disco.

Tickets for Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson’s joint concert in Pittsburgh go on sale Saturday. See below for details.

Country singer Reba McEntire is teaming up with PBS’s Reading Rockets to host a new show about how to make the most of the years before a child starts school.