Top 40 Country Singles For October 25th-26th

Here are the top 40 country singles for this week…

01. “Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” - Kenny Chesney
02. “She Never Cried In Front Of Me” - Toby Keith
03. “Just A Dream” - Carrie Underwood
04. “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” - Darius Rucker
05. “All Summer Long” - Kid Rock
06. “Let It Go” - Tim McGraw
07. “Love Story” - Taylor Swift
08. “Waitin On A Woman” - Brad Paisley
09. “Already Gone” - Sugarland
10. “Roll With Me” - Montgomery Gentry

11. “Chicken Fried Zac” - Brown Band
12. “Country Man” - Luke Bryan
13. “Start A Band” - Brad Paisley with Keith Urban
14. “Here” - Rascal Flatts
15. “All I Ever Wanted” - Chuck Wicks
16. “I’ll Walk” - Bucky Covington
17. “Troubador” - George Strait
18. “Love Remembers” - Craig Morgan
19. “In Color” - Jamey Johnson
20. “Lookin’ For A Good Time” - Lady Antebellum

21. “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful” - Kellie Pickler
22. “Don’t” - Billy Currington
23. “Anything Goes” - Randy Houser
24. “Sounds So Good” - Ashton Shepherd
25. “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” - Blake Shelton
26. “Muddy Water” - Trace Adkins
27. “Let Me” - Pat Green
28. “Country Boy” - Alan Jackson
29. “Feel That Fire” - Dierks Bently
30. “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” - Jake Owen

31. “I Would” - Phil Vassar
32. “Fine Line” - Little Big Town
33. “Last Call” - Lee Ann Womack
34. “15 Minutes Of Shame” - Kristy Lee Cook
35. “Everything Is Fine” - Josh Turner
36. “Somebody Say A Prayer” - Billy Ray Cyrus
37. “More Like Her” - Miranda Lambert
38. “That’s A Man” - Jack Ingram
39. “Always The Love Songs” - Eli Young Band
40. “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” - Brooks & Dunn

The chart is based on the American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks.

Lorrie Morgan Declares Bankruptcy

Country singer Lorrie Morgan has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in federal court in Nashville. Morgan provided a list of creditors including the Internal Revenue Service, attorneys and financial institutions.

Morgan broke into the Top 40 country chart in 1989 with her single “Trainwreck of Emotion” and had more than 25 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart over the years including 3 number ones.

In the court documents filed the 49 year old singer reported assets of $500,000 to $1 million but estimated her debts where between $1 million and $10 million.

It’s not the first time Morgan has filed for bankruptcy. In 1992 she filed but later withdrew the petition after settling more than $800,000 in debts.

Martina McBride Will Light Up Graceland

Martina McBride is helping to kick off the holiday season at Graceland in Memphis on November 21st.

McBride is set to flip the switch to turn on the traditional blue holiday lights decorating the late Elvis Presley’s mansion and its surrounding property.

Also, several female vocalists were asked to sing vocals over Presley’s original recordings to create duets. But McBride has landed his most famous holiday song, “Blue Christmas”.

The Elvis Presley Christmas Duets album also features Presley singing with Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, Sara Evans and Wynonna Judd.

Carrie Underwood Added To Madame Tussauds

American Idol winner Carrie Underwood visited the unveiling of a wax figure of her in Times Square, New York City today.

The country star has been immortalized in wax at the Madame Tussauds museum in New York City.

Carrie Underwood joins Miley Cyrus (who was unveiled during a similar event in March), Elvis Presley, Britney Spears and Beyoncé.

Carrie Underwood released a special two CD edition of her latest album, Carnival Ride yesterday which features a second disc containing five holiday songs.

The two CD album is available exclusively at Walmart.

Dierks Bentley Will Perform At Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Dierks Bentley is planning a trip to Norway in December to take part in the annual Nobel Peace Prize concert on December 11th.

Bentley has had a hectic year with a busy tour and the birth of his first daughter, Evalyn Day Bentley.

Bentley wasn’t planning on working this close to the end of 2008 but this particular event which will feature performers like Diana Ross and Canadian pop act Feist was simply too good to turn down.

“I really was trying to stay off the road that time of year, but it’s one of those opportunities that comes up that’s pretty tough to pass up”, says Bentley.

“What a cool thing to be part of. It’s world leaders from all over the world. It’s a really unique crowd of folks and a chance to go back to Norway. It’s just one of those things I said we’d do, and we’re gonna go do it”.

Not many country stars have performed at the event in the past. Those who have performed include Willie Nelson, Lee Ann Womack, Wynonna Judd and Emmylou Harris.

Bentley will be back on the road in January on Brad Paisley’s Paisley Party Tour which will also feature Crystal Shawanda and Darius Rucker.

Tim McGraw Offers Simple Advice To Parents

Tim McGraw, as the father of three girls, understands the challenges that face dads who want to please their daughters.

McGraw’s new children’s book “My Little Girl”, which was co-written with songwriter Tom Douglas, has some simple advice… As long as you’re spending time with your daughters, it doesn’t really matter what you do!

McGraw says he’s found that his daughters aged 6, 10 and 11 like coming along while he does the simple everyday stuff like running to the grocery store or stopping by the office.

“Do what you have to do in your regular routine and take them with you. It makes all the difference in the world”, says McGraw.

“My Little Girl” arrives in stores tomorrow (Tuesday October 21st).

Grammy Nominations Will be Announced During Primetime TV Special

The Nominations for the 51st annual Grammy Awards are to be announced live on primetime television on December 3rd.

This will be the first time in the history of the Recording Academy the nominations have been announced live on television.

The announcement will be made during a concert special to air on CBS. The event will take place at the Nokia Theatre located in L.A. Live which is a sports and entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles.

The TV special will also celebrate the grand opening of the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. The concert performers have not yet been announced.

The Grammy Awards are taking place on February 8th in Los Angeles.

Top 40 Country Singles For October 18th-19th

Here are the top 40 country singles for this week…

01. “Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” - Kenny Chesney
02. “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” - Darius Rucker
03. “She Never Cried In Front Of Me” - Toby Keith
04. “Just A Dream” - Carrie Underwood
05. “All Summer Long” - Kid Rock
06. “Waitin On A Woman” - Brad Paisley
07. “Do You Believe Me Now” - Jimmy Wayne
08. “Let It Go” - Tim McGraw
09. “Love Story” - Taylor Swift
10. “Troubador” - George Strait

11. “Already Gone” - Sugarland
12. “Roll With Me” - Montgomery Gentry
13. “Country Man” - Luke Bryan
14. “All I Ever Wanted” - Chuck Wicks
15. “Johnny & June” - Heidi Newfield
16. “Start A Band” - Brad Paisley With Keith Urban
17. “I’ll Walk” - Bucky Covington
18. “Here” - Rascal Flatts
19. “Chicken Fried” - Zac Brown Band
20. “Love Remembers” - Craig Morgan

21. “In Color” - Jamey Johnson
22. “Lookin’ For A Good Time” - Lady Antebellum
23. “You Look Good In My Shirt” - Keith Urban
24. “You Can Let Go” - Crystal Shawanda
25. “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful” - Kellie Pickler
26. “Should’ve Said No” - Taylor Swift
27. “Anything Goes” - Randy Houser
28. “All I Want To Do” - Sugarland
29. “Sounds So Good” - Ashton Shepherd
30. “Don’t” - Billy Currington

31. “Muddy Water” - Trace Adkins
32. “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” - Blake Shelton
33. “Let Me” - Pat Green
34. “Country Boy” - Alan Jackson
35. “Feel That Fire” - Dierks Bently
36. “I Would” - Phil Vassar
37. “Fine Line” - Little Big Town
38. “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” - Jake Owen
39. “Somebody Say A Prayer” - Billy Ray Cyrus
40. “15 Minutes Of Shame” - Kristy Lee Cook

The chart is based on the American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks.

Tim McGraw Has Finished New Album

Tim McGraw said yesterday in Nashville that he has finished work on an all new album. But McGraw isn’t sure when it will be released by record label, Curb Records.

McGraw is unhappy with Curb Records for releasing his Greatest Hits 3 album. He issued a statement on Tuesday apologizing to fans for the release of the Greatest Hits 3 album.

McGraw said he was not involved in discussions about the release of the greatest hits collection and was preparing his new album for release this fall.

Curb Records executive vice president and general manager Dennis Hannon issued a statement claiming he had “numerous conversations with McGraw’s representatives with respect to all aspects of the Greatest Hits 3 album”.

During an Interview with syndicated radio producers yesterday McGraw noted, “I’ve already said, really, what I needed to say about it. I think as an artist, I just wanted my fans to know that I wasn’t trying to screw them — period. They’ve all got that music. I’ve only had one album out since the last greatest hits album. It’s time for new music”.

LeAnn Rimes Starring In New Lifetime Movie

LeAnn Rimes is taking on the role of Meg Galloway in a new movie for the Lifetime Network.

She’s headed to Calgary next month to start work on the TV movie “Northern Lights”, which is based on a book by Norah Roberts.

Rimes will portray Meg Galloway, a pilot who is coming to terms with her own history.

“She’s a very complex individual, kind of a tough girl” said Rimes. “That kind of gets broken down. She falls in love with a new guy in town”.

As a result the plot will require Rimes to lock lips on screen. “I definitely will be making out with someone” she said. “We are not sure who yet. I think I know who, but I can’t say yet”.

Rimes made her acting debut in 1997 in the TV movie, “Holiday In Your Heart”. She had a part in the 2000 movie Coyote Ugly and portrayed Connie Francis in a 2003 episode of the nostalgic series “American Dreams”.

Also in 2007, she shot a part in Atlanta for the movie Good Intentions, which is still in production.