A California-based real estate investment and development company has purchased a majority interest in Fontanel, Barbara Mandrell's former estate near Nashville. The property, which includes a 27,000-square-foot log home, was used extensively during the production of the new CMT reality series, Gone Country, hosted by John Rich of Big & Rich. Tower Investments LLC will become partners with Dale Morris and Marc Oswald, who co-manage Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, to develop a subdivision on the 136-acres. Morris and Oswald purchased the property for $2.1 million during an auction in 2002. Financial details were not divulged about the new partnership, but the log home is expected to be sold separately from the remainder of the property which will become an upscale subdivision.
Friday, January 25, 2008
George Strait Reschedules Three Concerts
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Laryngitis has forced George Strait to reschedule three concerts, including shows Friday (Jan. 25) at Colonial Center in Columbia, S.C., and Saturday (Jan. 26) at 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore. The Florida Times-Union newspaper in Jacksonville, Fla., reported that Little Big Town, Strait's opening act, performed an hour-long set Thursday night at Jacksonville's Veterans Memorial Arena even after it was announced that Strait was unable to perform. All three concerts have been rescheduled: Baltimore (April 4), Columbia (April 5) and Jacksonville (April 6).
Big & Rich's John Rich Releasing Solo CD
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John Rich has announced he'll release a solo album this year on Warner Bros. Nashville and that Big & Rich will return in 2009. "If anyone knows me, they know I'm always writing music," said Rich. "When we decided to take this year off so Kenny could focus on rehabilitation for a pre-existing injury, I asked Kenny if he was cool with me recording a solo project. I would only do this with Kenny's blessing. So, this year you can expect a solo record from me, but Big & Rich will be back in 2009." The duo reached No. 1 at country radio last year with "Lost in This Moment." In addition to extensive songwriting credits, Rich also produced albums by Alabama's Randy Owen and singer-songwriter Jewel, both scheduled to be released this year.
John Rich has announced he'll release a solo album this year on Warner Bros. Nashville and that Big & Rich will return in 2009. "If anyone knows me, they know I'm always writing music," said Rich. "When we decided to take this year off so Kenny could focus on rehabilitation for a pre-existing injury, I asked Kenny if he was cool with me recording a solo project. I would only do this with Kenny's blessing. So, this year you can expect a solo record from me, but Big & Rich will be back in 2009." The duo reached No. 1 at country radio last year with "Lost in This Moment." In addition to extensive songwriting credits, Rich also produced albums by Alabama's Randy Owen and singer-songwriter Jewel, both scheduled to be released this year.
Tim McGraw Appearing at New Orleans Jazz Fest
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Tim McGraw, Jimmy Buffett and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss will perform at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival taking place April 25-27 and May 1-4, it was announced Thursday (Jan. 24). The event at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans will feature 11 stages presenting a wide variety of musical styles. This year's performers also include Sheryl Crow, John Prine, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, Delbert McClinton, Del McCoury, Richard Thompson, Widespread Panic, Dr. John, Al Green, Diana Krall, Chick Corea, the Roots and many others.
Tim McGraw, Jimmy Buffett and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss will perform at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival taking place April 25-27 and May 1-4, it was announced Thursday (Jan. 24). The event at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans will feature 11 stages presenting a wide variety of musical styles. This year's performers also include Sheryl Crow, John Prine, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, Delbert McClinton, Del McCoury, Richard Thompson, Widespread Panic, Dr. John, Al Green, Diana Krall, Chick Corea, the Roots and many others.
Carrie Underwood Will Sing at Grammys
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Carrie Underwood will sing at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles. She is nominated for best female country vocal performance ("Before He Cheats") and best country collaboration with vocals ("Oh Love" with Brad Paisley.) So far, she is the only country artist confirmed to perform on the show. Other artists appearing on the Grammys include Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, the Foo Fighters, Aretha Franklin, Rihanna and a reunion of the Time. The Grammys will air live on CBS.
Carrie Underwood will sing at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles. She is nominated for best female country vocal performance ("Before He Cheats") and best country collaboration with vocals ("Oh Love" with Brad Paisley.) So far, she is the only country artist confirmed to perform on the show. Other artists appearing on the Grammys include Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, the Foo Fighters, Aretha Franklin, Rihanna and a reunion of the Time. The Grammys will air live on CBS.
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