Shania Twain Thanks Celine Dion for Making Caesars Palace Residency a Pleasure.

Shania Twain opens her Still the One show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Saturday, December 1, and she's already feeling at home in Sin City. Her fellow Canadian Celine Dion was the first artist to perform at The Colosseum nearly 10 years ago, and Shania credits Celine with making the experience of performing at Caesars Palace so great for other artists. "I think everybody has learned how to make the scenario work through the experience of Celine," Shania tells the Las Vegas Sun. "I am just totally happy here. They have just done a great job of making me feel at home, and I totally do feel it already." These concerts mark Shania's return to the concert stage for the first time in nearly a decade. She has been very public about her struggle to regain her voice in the studio and on stage in the past few years.  The Colosseum stage now feels like home to Shania, and these shows are a big step for her return back into the spotlight. She says, "I had to bring myself to a point where I was back on the stage again and not just in the studio, so that has been my own journey. Nobody can encourage you; you just have to do it, physically just get out there and do it." Shania is most excited about performing for her fans again, saying, "That will be what I haven’t experienced in a long time. That will probably create a lot of adrenaline."

For a full list of Shania's announced concert dates at Caesars Palace, go to ShaniainVegas.com.

Report: Garth Brooks Launching Full-Scale Tour in Fall 2014!

Garth Brooks fans can look forward to his first full-scale tour in more than a decade in the fall of 2014. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Garth will launch the trek just a few months after his youngest daughter graduates high school in May 2014. Garth wrapped up his one-man show at the Wynn Las Vegas over the weekend, but he is reportedly returning to the resort for a special performance in the coming months. The Las Vegas Review-Journal also reports that Garth is keeping the private jet Steve Wynn provided to shuttle him back and forth from Oklahoma to Las Vegas for the concerts.

Jake Owen's Family Getting Ready to Welcome Daughter Pearl This Month!

Jake Owen and his wife Lacey will welcome their daughter Pearl into the world later this month, and Jake's parents are very excited about their first grandchild's impending arrival. Jake says, "My mom has asked me for years, 'When are you gonna get married?  When are you gonna get married?  I want grandbabies.'" Jake's grandparents are looking forward to becoming great grand-parents too. He says, "There’s a lot of cool feelings goin’ around the Owen household these days." Jake's family is happy to see him settled down with wife Lacey too. They tied the knot in May, and Jake says, "Lacey came into my life at a time when I needed it most -- and needed her the most, and thankfully she’ll be here with me ‘til my dying day." Jake is getting in a few shows this weekend on his The Summer Never Ends tour before the baby arrives. He's got a show in South Carolina and two shows in Georgia with special guests Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line.

Jason Aldean's Song "1994" Is a Salute to Joe Diffie . . . and Jason is Doing a Stadium Tour Next Summer

JASON ALDEAN'S new album "Night Train" has a song called "1994" . . . but it's NOT about that particular year. It's actually a salute to one of Jason's musical heroes, JOE DIFFIE. The song name checks a bunch of Joe's hits . . . and even calls out his name repeatedly. CMT asked Joe for his take.  He said, quote, "It's really an honor. When I heard it, I was stunned. "I was like. 'You gotta be kidding me.'  It's pretty flattering they went that far with it. It's one thing to hear a song title or your name mentioned, but when it started into the 'Joe.  Joe.  Joe Diffie' part, that's cool right there." Speaking of Jason Aldean:  He's doing a huge stadium tour next summer . . . and has already announced two big dates. One is Chicago's Wrigley Field . . . and the other is Fenway Park in Boston (Pictured Above). Miranda Lambert, Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett will open.

You can check for updates at JasonAldean.com.

Luke Bryan Launching Dirt Road Diaries Tour in January

Luke Bryan is set to launch his Dirt Road Diaries tour January 17 in Evansville, IN with special guests Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line. Tickets for the first 20 dates go on sale beginning Friday, October 26. This is Luke's first major headlining tour, and he says, "I have dreamed about this day for a very long time. We are having the best time putting together all the bells & whistles for the tour." Luke wraps up his time opening for Jason Aldean on the My Kinda Party October 27 in Dallas, TX.


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Jerrod Niemann Launching New Album, Free the Music, with New York City Performances!

Jerrod Niemann is headed to New York City to launch his new album, Free the Music, hitting stores Tuesday. Look for Jerrod to appear on CBS This Morning...This Morning!. That night, Jerrod is set to perform a show at New York's Housing Works Bookstore Café to raise funds to fight AIDS and homelessness in the city. On Tuesday, Jerrod will head over to Staten Island to sing with the kids at PS 22. The students there have performed with the likes of Carrie Underwood, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks and Katy Perry in the past. They've also been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Oscars and more. Free the Music features Jerrod's latest hit, "Shinin' on Me."

ALSO! Don't forget! Jerrod is going to be at The Chance in Poughkeepsie on November 16th! Get your tickets today at The Cance box office or at ticketfly.com!!

Wynonna Is Returning to the Road And Her Husband Is Still Recovering

WYNONNA is returning to the road for the first time since her husband Cactus Moser lost his leg in a motorcycle accident earlier this month.  She's performing tomorrow night in Michigan. She also released her first statement since the accident. Here it is:

"Cactus continues to improve every day as he begins his road to rehabilitation. We are looking forward to the day when we will be back together on stage again and I believe we will be stronger than ever. "In lieu of flowers, gifts and cards, Cactus has asked family, friends and fans to donate to Homes for Our Troops."

Luke Bryan Sees the Marketing Benefits of Being a Sex Symbol.

The ladies love LUKE BRYAN.  In fact, one of them has a Tumblr page dedicated to sexy Luke pics. It even includes comments like, "Look at that cute butt. Yummy." Luke was asked how he feels about that page and the whole "sex symbol" thing. Surprisingly, he sees it more as a marketing tool. Luke says, quote, "You want women to think of you in a sexy manner. It's all part of the business. It drives ticket sales. It's all a part of it. "Women are getting more and more comfortable where they can have a little fun too. I'm happy about that. My focus is trying to make great music and putting on great shows, and whatever happens beyond that is a bonus to me." Even Luke's wife Caroline is fine with it. He adds, quote, "[She] laughs about it. She enjoys it too. She understands that it's all a part of the game."

Jason Aldean and His Road Crew Enjoy a Nice Game of Whiffle Ball!

A lot of today's country stars workout like mad men on the road. TIM MCGRAW and KENNY CHESNEY come to mind. But not everyone wants sculpted pecs and washboard abs. Take JASON ALDEAN, for example. When it comes to working out, he prefers the team sport thing. He says, quote, "I go play whiffle ball . . . on the lawn of the venue . . . every day. "Me and my band play, and then sometimes we'll play against LUKE [BRYAN] and his band. I played baseball my whole life, so I'm pretty good."
Jason and his crew used to get down with some serious hoops . . . but then people started rolling ankles and coming up lame before the show . . . so that had to stop. He says, quote, "We were playing basketball, but everybody started getting hurt. So we figured we'd try something where that was a little less likely." There's one more reason it sounds like fun to be on the road with Jason and his crew. They eat real food. He explains, quote, "We eat chicken and potato chips and drink beer."

Hey Jason! How about a quick game of Whiffle Ball at Bethel Woods this Sunday? Are you guys game?

-Hammer

Garth Brooks is Talking About Going on the Road Again!

GARTH BROOKS has said all along that he'll come out of retirement once he finishes raising his three daughters.  Well, his youngest one, Allie, is two years from graduation and he's starting to feel the pull of the road. Garth told the "Vancouver Sun", quote, "It's always been about the babies. Our youngest is a junior in high school now. Our oldest, we just celebrated her 20th.  If God lets us do it and everything goes well, I would love to tour again."

Grace Potter Thinks Tim McGraw is More Fit Than Kenny Chesney.

Last month we suggest that TIM MCGRAW has been trying to "out-buff" KENNY CHESNEY on their Brothers of the Sun Tour. Well, according to one of the opening acts, GRACE POTTER, mission accomplished. She watched Tim do his workout on a recent tour stop and was blown away. She said, quote, "He was lifting tires over his head. Like, huge truck tires. "I felt like I was sneaking into the Pentagon watching him work out. The guy is fit as a fiddle. And now I know why. He's the most healthy guy on this tour. There's no contest. He looks like Iron Man, in the Iron Man suit."

Kenny Chesney, Men's Health: Singer Explains How Diet & Exercise Affect Touring.

Without a doubt, Kenny Chesney is the fittest singer in the country world. The toned tunesmith shares his workout regiment and diet with Men's Health as he covers the magazine's June issue. Despite his hyper-awareness to health, the singer does admit to a few vices.

"I've never abused my body with drugs," he tells the magazine. "I've never smoked. But I will say that I've probably been over-served a lot. You can't spend 19 years on the road and not have a few drinks."

To stay in shape, the "Reality" singer makes a few sacrifices. He claims to not have had salt in a decade, while he rarely eats dairy and bread. However, he does allow him self one day a week to cheat: Sunday.

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Kenny Chesney Super-Fans to Be Featured During His New Summer Tour!

Production for Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw's Brothers of the Sun tour is in full swing, and Kenny's fan club members have gotten in on the act. Those Kenny super-fans were asked to send in videos of themselves out having fun with their friends. Select fan footage will be shown on the big video screens as Kenny performs his hit "Out Last Night" on the tour this summer. The trek kicks off June 2 in Tampa, FL with special guests Jake Owen and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. The tour stops at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on August 11th!

Sugarland Puts the Fans in Charge on New Tour Launching April 5!

The fans will truly be in charge at Sugarland's concerts this spring and summer. The set lists for the duo's In the Hands of the Fans tour will be made up of fan's requests through Twitter, Facebook, calls made during the show and signs up held up in the audience. "The fans will become the conductors as well as the audience," Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles explains. "If it's on one of our records or if we've played it on a stage it is fair game.” Lauren Alaina and Canaan Smith will serve as openers on select dates. Specific guidelines and instructions on how to turn in your song request will be coming soon to SugarlandMusic.com.

Kenny Chesney's Brothers of the Sun Tour with Tim McGraw Already Past 500,000 Ticket Mark!

Kenny Chesney's Brothers of the Sun stadium tour with Tim McGraw has already sold more than 500,000 tickets. These stadium shows will be Kenny's only concert appearances in 2012. He says, "I can't wait to get back on the road with my good friend Tim and throw one big spring break party all summer long." The Brothers of the Sun tour launches June 2 in Tampa, FL and ends with a two-night stand at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA August 24 and 25. Jake Owen and Grace Potter will also be on those stadium dates.

Our local date for the show is August 11 at MetLife Stadium!

Jake Owen Is Having Surgery on His Broken Collarbone Today . . . So He's Postponing Shows Until Further Notice.

Despite JAKE OWEN'S promise not to cancel any shows because of his broken collarbone, he's postponing shows until further notice. But it's not something he had any control over, because his doctor decided to schedule SURGERY for TODAY! Here's Jake's Tweet from yesterday when he sensed something bad was up. He wrote, quote, "In the Dr. waiting on my sentence. You know it's not good when he comes in and says, 'That break is worse than the football teams'.'Damn." Soon after that Jake got the bad news. He Tweeted, quote, "I guess I spoke too soon. So sorry to my friends and fans. I'm going in for surgery tomorrow morning. My shows will be postponed." (--Jake's shows tomorrow and Thursday in Chicago WILL BE rescheduled . . . but it's too early to say when.)According to Jake's tour page, his next scheduled show is February 3rd in Dallas, Texas.
(--This is the downside of updating your every thought or move on Twitter and Facebook. Jake promised the whole world that, despite busting his shoulder, he would honor his tour dates. I'm pretty sure he'll think twice the next time.)

Tim McGraw And Kenny Chesney Are Touring Together Next Year!

Last week there were rumors that TIM MCGRAW and KENNY CHESNEY would be recording a duet and launching a co-headline tour! No word on the duet, but the tour is confirmed. It's called Brothers of the Sun and it kicks off June 2nd in Tampa, Florida. JAKE OWEN and GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS will be opening the shows!

Miranda Lambert Announces 2012 Tour

Miranda Lambert has been burning up the country music scene with her red-hot career, so when it came time for her to put together her new tour for 2012, it was only fitting to call it the On Fire Tour. The tour is set to kick off on January 12 in Rockford, Ill., and will feature two of country’s hottest stars on the rise as her opening acts: Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann. The new trek will come just two months following the release of her fourth studio album, ‘Four the Record.’ “I’m looking forward to the tour and playing some new music from ‘Four the Record,’ and kicking some attitude,” says Lambert in a press release about the tour. “Chris and Jerrod have great shows, and we’re gonna have a lot of fun out there this year. It will be a great year with our fans. See you out there!” Next month, Lambert is nominated in two categories at the 45th Annual CMA Awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year. Young is also nominated this year for the New Artist of the Year award. The CMAs will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8:00PM ET on ABC.

(Taste Of Country)

Brad Paisley Reveals 2012 Tour Dates With Scotty McCreery, the Band Perry

The dates for the first leg of Brad Paisley‘s highly anticipated 2012 tour, featuring Scotty McCreery and the Band Perry, have been revealed. The tour is set to kick off on January 12 in Grand Rapids, Mich., and will continue on into March. Twenty cities for the Camobunga! 2012 World Tour have been confirmed thus far, with more dates expected to filter in as the launch time nears. He’ll be co-hosting the 2011 CMA Awards, set to air on November 9, alongside Carrie Underwood. McCreery just released his debut album, ‘Clear as Day,’ which remains at No. 1 on Billboard’s country chart this week.

(Taste Of Country)

Taylor Swift to Embark on Wonderstruck Fragrance Tour

Day off? There’s no such thing in Taylor Swift‘s beautifully famous and sweetly-scented world. The singer is in the midst of her mega-successful, guest appearance-littered and cover song-filled Speak Now world tour, which runs through November. Still, she is adding to her already Iron Woman schedule, courtesy of a promotional tour for her new warm and spicy scent, Wonderstruck.

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(Taste Of Country)