the band perry

Look for Reba to hit the road this Fall. She wrapped up a big tour with George Strait and Lee Ann Womack earlier this year and now plans are being made for a new tour with three hot new acts, The Band Perry, Steel Magnolia and Eden's Edge.

Last night's "American Idol" (in case you missed it) had the last three contestants sing three songs each.

Mike Eli is a talented singer with a voice that makes you listen. He sound a lot like a gritty Vince Gill. The last time I saw Mike and the Eli Young Band he had just closed on a house in Texas.

I said "dream" country concert. You'll see why as you continue to read.

What do The Rolling Stones and The Beatles have to do with this?

It's up to the fans of country music to vote for the winners of the ACM Top New Solo Vocalist and Top New Vocal Duo or Group.

Over the next few weeks, I'm going to post highlights from our visit to the CMA awards.   I had the chance to visit with some of the biggest stars in Country Music with Jake Thomas at the Nashville Hilton.