| Danny Gokey’s Opry Debut Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:24 AM PST Season 8s second runner-up, Danny Gokey, will make his Grand Ole Opry debut this January. For the fifth consecutive year, the worlds of country music and NASCAR will collide in Music City on January 8th & 9th, 2010. Some of the greatest names in country music will kick off the two-day event at the Grand Ole Opry when Sound & Speed hits the stage of the Ryman Auditorium on Friday, January 8th, when Danny makes his Opry debut. The next day, the event will continue at Nashvilles Municipal Auditorium, where fans will have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the folks of NASCAR and country music. Since its inception, the event has attracted an estimated 40,000 fans and has raised more than $800,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Victory Junction, a year-round camping experience founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty for children ages 6-16 with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Tickets for the shows are available on TicketMaster. Danny’s new single, “My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me,” became available for purchase today. An exclusive pre-order for Danny’s debut album will be announced on his website tomorrow. December has been a very busy month for Danny. Read about what hes been up to, here. Visit Source 
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| Danny Gokey’s Opry Debut Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:24 AM PST Season 8s second runner-up, Danny Gokey, will make his Grand Ole Opry debut this January. For the fifth consecutive year, the worlds of country music and NASCAR will collide in Music City on January 8th & 9th, 2010. Some of the greatest names in country music will kick off the two-day event at the Grand Ole Opry when Sound & Speed hits the stage of the Ryman Auditorium on Friday, January 8th, when Danny makes his Opry debut. The next day, the event will continue at Nashvilles Municipal Auditorium, where fans will have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the folks of NASCAR and country music. Since its inception, the event has attracted an estimated 40,000 fans and has raised more than $800,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Victory Junction, a year-round camping experience founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty for children ages 6-16 with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Tickets for the shows are available on TicketMaster. Danny’s new single, “My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me,” became available for purchase today. An exclusive pre-order for Danny’s debut album will be announced on his website tomorrow. December has been a very busy month for Danny. Read about what hes been up to, here. Visit Source 
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| Carrie Underwood is Engaged! Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:24 AM PST The Season 4 American Idol, Carrie Underwood, got engaged yesterday to her boyfriend, Mike Fisher of the Ottawa Senators hockey team. Her rep confirmed the exciting news with the media today stating, I’m happy to confirm that Carrie Underwood is engaged to Mike Fisher, and the couple couldn’t be happierNo wedding date has been set at this time. In addition, Mike confirmed the engagement himself during press interviews at this mornings hockey practice. Carrie normally keeps her personal life private, but she recently alluded to Mike in one of the sketches (starring her dog, Ace) on her All-Star Holiday Special. The country crooner also professed her love for Mike in the liner notes of her new album, Play On: Thank you # 12. You are the most amazing addition to my life! You are such a wonderful person and have had such an amazing hand in the building of this album and in the growth of me as a person. I love you so much! You make my life better in every way! This spring, Carrie will be busy touring around the U.S. and Canada on the first leg of her Play On tour. Learn more about the tour and view the schedule, here. Congratulations Carrie! Watch Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special. Visit Source 
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| Carrie Underwood is Engaged! Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:24 AM PST The Season 4 American Idol, Carrie Underwood, got engaged yesterday to her boyfriend, Mike Fisher of the Ottawa Senators hockey team. Her rep confirmed the exciting news with the media today stating, I’m happy to confirm that Carrie Underwood is engaged to Mike Fisher, and the couple couldn’t be happierNo wedding date has been set at this time. In addition, Mike confirmed the engagement himself during press interviews at this mornings hockey practice. Carrie normally keeps her personal life private, but she recently alluded to Mike in one of the sketches (starring her dog, Ace) on her All-Star Holiday Special. The country crooner also professed her love for Mike in the liner notes of her new album, Play On: Thank you # 12. You are the most amazing addition to my life! You are such a wonderful person and have had such an amazing hand in the building of this album and in the growth of me as a person. I love you so much! You make my life better in every way! This spring, Carrie will be busy touring around the U.S. and Canada on the first leg of her Play On tour. Learn more about the tour and view the schedule, here. Congratulations Carrie! Watch Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special. Visit Source 
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| Happy Birthday, Anoop Desai! Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:24 AM PST Yesterday was Anoop Desais 23rd birthday. The North Carolina native had a successful run on the eighth season of American Idol. When Anoop auditioned for American Idol in 2008, he suggested the nickname Anoop Dawg to Randy Jackson, and the moniker has stuck with him since! Anoop was selected as one of the 36 semi-finalists, and after performing Angel of Mine on the first night of the live competition, Anoop just barely missed a spot in the finals. The judges called him back for the Wild Card round, during which he sang My Prerogative. His vocals and enthusiasm won over the judges, and they made him first ever thirteenth finalist. On the show, Anoop stayed true to his R&B roots. Anoop didnt receive enough votes during Disco Week, which made him the contestant in sixth place. Since he placed in the Top 10, Anoop spent the summer touring around the U.S. and Canada on the American Idols LIVE! 2009 tour. We caught up with Anoop while he was on the road this summer. Read our exclusive interview with him, here. Anoop performed a solo concert on October 22, 2009 at the North Carolina State Fair. He also performed at University of North Carolinas Memorial Hall, a spot where he used to perform as a student at the school. The day after Thanksgiving, Anoop performed at the San Francisco Union Square for the Macys Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, where he sang The Christmas Song, All I Want For … read more
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| Happy Birthday, Anoop Desai! Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:24 AM PST Yesterday was Anoop Desais 23rd birthday. The North Carolina native had a successful run on the eighth season of American Idol. When Anoop auditioned for American Idol in 2008, he suggested the nickname Anoop Dawg to Randy Jackson, and the moniker has stuck with him since! Anoop was selected as one of the 36 semi-finalists, and after performing Angel of Mine on the first night of the live competition, Anoop just barely missed a spot in the finals. The judges called him back for the Wild Card round, during which he sang My Prerogative. His vocals and enthusiasm won over the judges, and they made him first ever thirteenth finalist. On the show, Anoop stayed true to his R&B roots. Anoop didnt receive enough votes during Disco Week, which made him the contestant in sixth place. Since he placed in the Top 10, Anoop spent the summer touring around the U.S. and Canada on the American Idols LIVE! 2009 tour. We caught up with Anoop while he was on the road this summer. Read our exclusive interview with him, here. Anoop performed a solo concert on October 22, 2009 at the North Carolina State Fair. He also performed at University of North Carolinas Memorial Hall, a spot where he used to perform as a student at the school. The day after Thanksgiving, Anoop performed at the San Francisco Union Square for the Macys Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, where he sang The Christmas Song, All I Want For … read more
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| Happy Birthday, David Cook! Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:24 AM PST Season 7s American Idol, David Cook, turned 27 years old on Sunday. This past year has been a very busy and successful one for the rocker. After winning the title of American Idol in May of 2008, David toured across the country with his fellow finalists on the American Idols LIVE! Tour. Just 13 months ago, he released his self-titled album. David Cook has already been Platinum certified by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also performed well on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums. In the 2009 Year End Charts, David Cook came in at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 4 on the Top Rock Albums! David Cook has set records and won awards in the past year and a half. Following Davids Season 7 win, he broke many Billboard chart records and had 11 songs debut on the Hot 100 chart. In 2008, he won the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Male Reality/Variety Star and he won the Top 40 Male Artist of the Year prize at The New Music Awards. In 2009, David won a Nashville Music Award for Song of the Year with his Idol coronation song, Time of My Life. During the past year, David has toured all over the country to perform concerts for colleges and arenas of fans. Season 4s American Idol, Carrie Underwood, invited him to sing on her All-Star Holiday Special. View photos … read more
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| Happy Birthday, David Cook! Posted: 22 Dec 2009 09:24 AM PST Season 7s American Idol, David Cook, turned 27 years old on Sunday. This past year has been a very busy and successful one for the rocker. After winning the title of American Idol in May of 2008, David toured across the country with his fellow finalists on the American Idols LIVE! Tour. Just 13 months ago, he released his self-titled album. David Cook has already been Platinum certified by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also performed well on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums. In the 2009 Year End Charts, David Cook came in at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 4 on the Top Rock Albums! David Cook has set records and won awards in the past year and a half. Following Davids Season 7 win, he broke many Billboard chart records and had 11 songs debut on the Hot 100 chart. In 2008, he won the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Male Reality/Variety Star and he won the Top 40 Male Artist of the Year prize at The New Music Awards. In 2009, David won a Nashville Music Award for Song of the Year with his Idol coronation song, Time of My Life. During the past year, David has toured all over the country to perform concerts for colleges and arenas of fans. Season 4s American Idol, Carrie Underwood, invited him to sing on her All-Star Holiday Special. View photos … read more
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