Chris Sparks Entertainment Blog

A Personal Message From Shania

A Personal Message From Shania

Dear Friends,

I am so excited to be writing to you personally again after so long.

First I want to apologize for the delay in releasing new music. Music is the basis of our relationship, after all, and I realize I'm not holding up very well on my end of the relationship! But music has a mind of it's own, and is ruled by a writer's emotions and state of mind, not by a time frame or wishful thinking. I wish like crazy that I had new music by now since I dream of how fun it would be to see you all again out on tour with new songs to sing, but as most of you know, I have been side-tracked slightly over this past year.

Brad Paisley Releases New Album AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT

Brad Paisley Releases New Album AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT

Plays GMA's Summer Concert Series and Live! With Regis and Kelly on Friday, July 3

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 29, 2009) As the nation is gearing up to celebrate America’s biggest Saturday night of the year on July 4 – Brad Paisley will be taking his American Saturday Night to ABC’s Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series in Central Park and Live! With Regis and Kelly this Friday, July 3. The Good Morning America page of ABC’s website (http://abcnews.go.com/gma) will feature post-performance coverage of Paisley’s appearance, including an exclusive performance not included on the televised portion.

Paisley is currently featured in People magazine answering fans’ questions, cover story in Country Weekly, LA Times entertainment calendar cover feature (6/28), Tennessean feature (6/30), Reader’s Digest August issue cover feature (7/7), and featured on MSN Music (7/1).

Emily West to Host 2009 Fashion for EveryBODY®

Emily West to Host 2009 Fashion for EveryBODY®

(Nashville—June 1, 2009)—Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee (EDCT) has been rocking the Nashville fashion scene the last 5 years with their pioneering, upbeat fashion show that celebrates local “ROLE models” of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Fashion for EveryBODY is a unique, uplifting event that truly celebrates the beauty that comes in all shapes and sizes.

EDCT is thrilled to announce Capitol Records recording artist Emily West as host of Fashion for EveryBODY 2009. “As an artist, her spirit, boldness, independence and strong sense of self are qualities that are very much in line with our organization” says Beth Knott, co-chair for the event and an EDCT board member.

Brad Paisley’s American Saturday Night Arrives on Tuesday!

Brad Paisley’s American Saturday Night Arrives on Tuesday!

Album Features Paisley’s Three-Week #1 Smash, “Then,” and Gives Fans Their First Taste of Brad’s New Single, “Welcome to the Future”

Bradpaisley.com Celebrates the Release with Re-Launched Site

June 26, 2009 - Nashville, TN – Saturday night arrives early next week with Tuesday’s release of American Saturday Night, the new album from superstar and three-time GRAMMY winner Brad Paisley. The album has already launched Paisley’s recent three-week #1 smash, “Then,” and on Monday, stations across the country will receive the album’s second single, “Welcome to the Future.” Officially impacting country radio on July 13, “Welcome to the Future” was written by Brad and Chris DuBois, and it’s a song that Paisley hails as “my favorite thing I’ve ever written.”

Coinciding with the release of American Saturday Night is a re-launch of Paisley’s website, www.bradpaisley.com, completely rebuilt, with enhanced navigation and features designed to deliver a more exciting experience and increased interactivity with fans.

Montgomery Gentry Inducted Into The Grand Ole Opry By Marty Stuart and Little Jimmy Dickens

Montgomery Gentry Inducted Into The Grand Ole Opry By Marty Stuart and Little Jimmy Dickens

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (June 23, 2009) – Columbia Nashville duo Montgomery Gentry became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry tonight, inducted by Opry members Little Jimmy Dickens and Marty Stuart before an Opry House audience including family, friends, and fans.

After the two had performed hits including “My Town” and “Something To Be Proud Of,” Stuart officially inducted the duo into the Opry, saying, “You guys have worked so hard for so many years. Your legacy stands right here. … It is my pleasure to welcome Montgomery Gentry to the Grand Ole Opry family.”

CRAIG MORGAN BURNS UP CHARTS WITH BONFIRE

CRAIG MORGAN BURNS UP CHARTS WITH BONFIRE

New Single Added To That’s Why Album

June 23, 2009 - NASHVILLE, TN – Craig Morgan has been heating up concert stages across the country this summer with his high-energy, hit-packed shows, electrifying capacity-level crowds with his unique dynamic of presenting the high energy of an arena rock show, yet maintaining a sense of intimacy with his audience. Craig’s signature hits always bring the crowds to their feet, but lately a new song has been a fan favorite at his shows. “Bonfire” is a newly-written song Craig decided to test out in concert a couple of months ago, and the response to the song was intense and instantaneous. Craig soon added the song to his regular set list, and ultimately decided to give the fans what they want….he went into the studio and recorded the song.

Jason Michael Carroll Hits the Heartstrings with Beautiful New Single, “Hurry Home”

Jason Michael Carroll Hits the Heartstrings with Beautiful New Single, “Hurry Home”

Impacting Radio June 29, “Hurry Home” is the Follow-Up to Carroll’s Top 10 Smash, “Where I’m From”

New Single Resonates with a Personal Connection for Carroll

June 18, 2009 - Nashville, TN – Arista Nashville hitmaker Jason Michael Carroll first connected with fans with his powerful Top 5 debut single, “Alyssa Lies,” and his gift for heartfelt poignancy takes center stage once again with the beautiful new ballad, “Hurry Home,” the second single from Carroll’s sophomore album, Growing Up Is Getting Old.

The tale of a worried father anxiously and hopefully awaiting word from his runaway daughter, “Hurry Home” immediately resonated with Carroll, not just because he’s a devoted dad himself, but also because his family endured a similar experience when he was a child.

Martina McBride Unveils Her Bikini Body on the July Issue of "Shape" Magazine

Martina McBride Unveils Her Bikini Body on the July Issue of "Shape" Magazine

The Shape Cover with McBride, LeAnn Rimes and Julianne Hough is on Newsstands This Week!

Nashville, Tenn (June 18, 2009) - It's widely known that Multi-platinum vocalist Martina McBride has always been in shape but this month the mother of three appears ON Shape - and is wearing a bikini! Martina joins country singers LeAnn Rimes and Julianne Hough to reveal their simple tips for staying fit, strong and sexy.

PHIL VASSAR VIDEO PREMIERE FOR “BOBBI WITH AN I” EXCLUSIVELY ON AOL TODAY!

PHIL VASSAR VIDEO PREMIERE FOR “BOBBI WITH AN I” EXCLUSIVELY ON AOL TODAY!

June 26th, 2009 - Phil Vassar’s hilarious new video for “Bobbi With An I” premiered this morning exclusively to AOL’s TheBoot.com! Check it out here!

Shot in Nashville, Phil enlisted the help of his friend and actor James Denton (Desperate Housewives) to create a video fitting for this fun, summer song that, under the direction of Eric Welch, is sure to garner a few laughs. “Bobbi With An I,” written by Phil and Craig Wiseman, is the debut single from Phil’s forthcoming studio album set to be released later this summer. Go to AOLMusic.com to watch Phil Vassar, James Denton and Bobbi With An I.

Country Stars Rave About Randy Houser As His “Boots On” Single and Video Soar

Country Stars Rave About Randy Houser As His “Boots On” Single and Video Soar

June 22nd, 2009 - The praise has been coming in by his musical peers as Universal Records South recording artist Randy Houser’s single, “Boots On,” started climbing the radio charts.

“Randy Houser has one of the coolest voices in Nashville,” enthused Darius Rucker. “And his voice is matched only by his songwriting.”

On his walk up the red carpet, Keith Urban told People magazine that Houser’s “Boots On” music video is his new favorite. “It’s simple, it’s cute, it’s funny. I love it.”