Here’s a quick rundown of some of the new releases out this week:
Foo Fighters Greatest Hits
Glee The Music Volume 1
Nirvana Live at Reading
Rolling Stones Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out
Slayer World Painted Blood
Carrie Underwood Play On
Weezer Raditude
So, who’s going to perform during the finale of “American Idol” this week? You already know Adam Lambert and Kris Allen will be there, but you know Fox has to drag this thing out as long as possible.
Those slated to perform on Wednesday are David Cook (who has already performed once this season), Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, The Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban. Carrie Underwood is booked (for her second time) on Tuesday night’s show.
Forbes.com has released a list of the top earning country music stars:
1. Kenny Chesney – $65 million
2. Rascall Flats – $60 million
3. Toby Keith – $52 million
4. Taylor Swift – $18 million
5. Brooks & Dunn $16 million
5. Tim McGraw
7. Brad Paisley $15 million
8. Sugarland $14 million
8. Carrie Underwood
10. Alan Jackson $12 million
The Academy of Country Music held its annual awards ceremony last night and a handful of women walked away as the big winners of the night.
Carrie Underwood won entertainer of the year, Taylor Swift won album of the year and the top new female vocalist honors went to Julianne Hough.
You can get a complete list of winners here.
Keith Urban with Carrie Underwood
April 18, 2008
Time Warner Cable Arena
The Deal: Two of country music’s hottest stars hit Charlotte for a three-and-a-half hour stop. (more…)
Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood will perform at Charlotte Bobcats Arena on April 18, 2008.
Tickets go on sale on Saturday, Dec. 15.
