Kenny Chesney confirmed his appearance at the Kentucky Festival. HullabaLOU Music Festival will be held in Louisville next summer, and will take place July 23rd-25th at Churchill Downs horse race rack.

The inaugural event will also feature Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band, Gloriana and Kentucky natives Dwight Yoakam and Loretta Lynn.

Also coming out to support the event, Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, Gladys Knight and many others.

By the performers list, it seems that HullabaLOU Music Festival will be a success…

Congratulations to Chris Young as he just reached the top of the charts with his single, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song).”

“It’s surreal, I still pinch myself everyday about it.” Said Young

Chris co-wrote the song with Cory Batten and Kent Blazy.

Over the past few years, Miranda Lambert has developed a unique love for certain items her boyfriend, fellow artist, Blake Shelton, enjoys teasing her about.

“I collect salt and pepper shakers,” Miranda tells The Boot with a burst of laughter. “Blake calls me a ma’maw [Southern slang for 'grandma'] because of it. I actually have a knick-knack shelf at 26. I think it’s cool!”

Miranda, who turned 26 on Nov. 10, was able to add to her little collection of shakers when she received some as birthday presents, including a set from her bass player.

And with Christmas right around the corner, Miranda just might have more salt and peeper shakers in her future! But what she’s really hoping Santa will bring is new pots and pans so she can retire some of the older cookware she’s used over the years.

After a relaxing December, Miranda will hit the road in full swing as part of Brad Paisley’s American Saturday Night tour with Justin Moore also on the bill.

Check out Miranda performing live at the CMA Fest this year.

Lady Antebellum revealed the art cover for their new CD scheduled be released early 2010.

The first single of the album, “Need You Now,” is already at the top of Billboard’s Single Charts.

I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait for the new album to come out, and if it is as good as their first album was, I’ll be a happy camper!

Joe Nichols spent a week this past summer performing for the troops overseas and he realized how important it was and now he wants more country stars to step up and support our troops as much as they can.

While being interviewed by GAC, Nichols said “I’m embarrassed that a lot of very successful country music artist that don’t’ need money right now, haven’t even sniffed the possibility of going to Iraq or Afghanistan. Why not? it takes two weeks of your time, it doesn’t cost you a dime. What you get out of it is worlds of appreciation — and who doesn’t want that?” Adds the singer.

I happen to believe that Joe is right. We should support the troops whether we agree with the war or not!

What do you think?!

Glad to hear that Kenny Chesney has NO intentions in being part of a reality TV show.

Although he supports his fellow country artists friends such as Trace Adkins (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Julianne Hough and Sara Evans (both on Dancing With The Stars), Chesney said at an interview with a Canadian radio station, CJDC, that reality TV isn’t something he’d go for it. “I would rather concentrate on trying to connect with fans in the audience and trying to write a great song and cut great music, and that takes up a lot f time, to be honest with you. I don’t think you’ll ever see me do that.” Add Kenny.

So there you have it, Reality TV fanatics… No Kenny for you!

Being an accomplished singer and actress isn’t enough for Dolly Parton, she’s now adding retail store owner to her resume.

Dolly Parton’s Trinkets and Treasures stores opens today (11/24) in Nashville. You will be able to find anything from her music and DVDs, to T-shirts, hats and jewelry.

And here’s the good news, the first 500 shoppers who drop $20.00 or more will receive a free Backwoods Barbie tour book with their purchase.

So what are you still doing here reading this???? Go visit the store and support Dolly’s new adventure!

Check out this EXCLUSIVE performance of Jolene!

Phil Vassar’s new album “Traveling Circus” will be released on Dec. 15th. His newest single is called “Everywhere I Go.”

Vassar produced the album and hired his road band to play on the project. He also co-wrote all the 11 tracks on the album and had Kenny Chesney as his co-writer for “I Will Remember You.“

Make sure to grab your copy of Phil’s new album!

It’s Heroes Day at the Oprah Winfrey Show today (11/24).

The daytime show host queen is bringing in country starts to help celebrate the troops on their safe return home. The event honors the 82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, and performing for them will be Tim Mcgraw, Miley Cyrus and Wynonna.

Wynonna will also launch her annual Christmas tour on Saturday (Nov. 28) in Hershey, Pa. The tour will conclude on Dec. 20th with 2 performances at the Las Vegas Hilton.