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Starting today you can bid on Wynonna's General Store birdhouse, two 2010 concert tickets and meet and greet passes all benefitting the The WO Smith School via the 9th Annual Birdhouse Thing. Visit OpryAuctions to place your bid today.  

Founded in 1984, the W.O. Smith School is a non-profit organization that provides high-quality music education to children from low-income families for 50 cents per lesson. Each year, nearly 400 children receive music instruction from a 100-member volunteer faculty comprised of individuals from all segments of the Nashville music community including studio and symphony musicians, college professors and private instructors. The school offers instruction in all band and orchestra instruments, piano, guitar and voice and provides instruments and music to students at no additional charge.

William Oscar Smith was a professor at Tennessee State University and a member of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. He always dreamed of a school where children from low-income families could have music instruction of the highest quality made availble to them. This school is a fulfillment of that dream.

Wynonna's birdhouse is also featured in the 3/8 issue of Country Weekly on newsstands now!! 

They're back!!!!  The news of the Judds final tour announcement is spreading like wildfire.  Be sure to pick up the latest issue of Country Weekly on newsstands now to stay up-to-date on their upcoming 2010 tour and sightings. 

“Army Wives” airs on Lifetime on Sundays at 10 PM.

The real Vegas has had its profits pinched by the Great Recession lately. But luxe, energy, sexual threat and primal rock 'n' roll are back in fashion on the Aria stage, where Cirque is throwing its most joyous party ever--and where Elvis lives.

Have a burning question for Wynonna?  Here's your chance to have it answered on-camera in a future Wynonna.com fan Q&A video.  We want questions she hasn't already been asked repeatedly...if you want to know her favorite condiment or weirdest item she's ever signed then go back to the CMA Music Fest '09 footage.  We want original questions and please, do we have to say it, keep it clean:)  Selected questions will be attributed to the Facebook submitor.

Post your questions on Facebook now through Feb 28

Stay tuned for official tour announcements and dates.  

Judds fans, here's your chance to get a personal tour of Naomi's sanctuary on the hit series, CMT Cribs.  No hired decorators, only one costume change, and a walk down memory lane--don't miss it! The new season of Cribs will feature your favorite country singers, NASCAR drivers, NFL players and entertainers.

Naomi's featured episode will air  FRI, 2/12 10:00ET/PT

Reairings: 
Mon, Feb. 15 @ 1:00 AM ET/PT
Mon, Feb. 15 @ 11:00 PM ET/PT
Tue, Feb. 16 @ 1:30 PM ET/PT
Wed, Feb. 17 @ 12:00 PM ET/PT
Fri, Feb. 19 @ 1:30 PM ET/PT
Sun, Feb. 21 @ 1:45 AM ET/PT
Mon, Feb. 22 @ 1:30 PM ET/PT

Wyclef will not be performing as previously announced.  

A beloved, universally known icon of American entertainment will be performing at the event of his lifetime this spring.

It is without question that Kenny Rogers is a living legend and this evening in Nashville, TN at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in front of the assembled media, the first details were announced for an upcoming television special worthy of his musical legacy – Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years.

However, this upcoming event is far more than just a music special, Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years, will be as star studded as any award show. It will be a rollicking celebration, filled with music and comedy from some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world performing, appearing and sharing stories about Kenny Rogers and his music.

Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Alison Krauss, Wynonna and The Oak Ridge Boys are just some of the early names already slated to appear on the show. The array of artists will be part of the performance, and a few will host different segments of the show travelling through Kenny's six decades of hits. 

Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years will tape on April 10th, 2010 at the MGM Grand At Foxwoods and will be produced by Dreamcatcher Artist Management and Locomotive Entertainment Group. Filmed in pristine hi-definition, digital 3D, this multi-camera, up-close-and-personal special will find the viewer “visually surrounded and fully immersed" in the concert. Mark Lucas, who recently directed the 3D concert films for Dave Matthews and Kings of Leon, will direct, and Monty Powell, 2009 SESAC Songwriter of the Year and producer, will serve as Musical Director. 

Tickets may be purchased starting February 11, 2010 at 9 a.m. online at www.mgmatfoxwoods.com, by calling the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Box Office at 1-866-646-0609, by calling Ticketmaster, or in person at the MGM Grand Box Office.

“When this was first proposed to me as a 50-year celebration, something about that sounded final, and I didn’t want that, so I suggested we call it ‘The First 50 Years,’” Rogers said. “I will tell you this, the first 50 years TV show is gonna be awesome – the next 50 years TV show is gonna be a bitch.”

The red carpet for this event will certainly have to roll for a long way, as there are so many superstars from music, movies, and sports that Kenny has touched over the course of his 50 years in entertainment. It will certainly be an unforgettable night for everyone involved.

Kenny is one of a handful of artists to sell over 125 million albums. He also holds the very rare distinction of having a hit single in each of the last six decades. His television movie “The Gambler” is one of the highest rated TV movies of all time. His duet with Dolly Parton, “Islands In The Stream,” is the #1-selling duet of all time. His extensive history of success also includes 20 platinum, 27 gold records and a Diamond-certified Greatest Hits album that has sold more than 24 million copies worldwide. He has won three Grammy Awards, five Country Music Association Awards, 18 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards and 11 People’s Choice Awards. He has recorded 65 albums and is ranked #8 on the R.I.A.A.’s list of Top Selling Male Artists of all time. 

With his unique storytelling ability and soulful voice, Kenny has continued his amazing run into the 21st century with a critically acclaimed album (Water and Bridges) and a recent gold certification (21 Number Ones). Whether it’s his classic or current hits, or his recent appearance on “American Idol,” his relevance in the world of music and pop culture has never been stronger.

“The First 50 Years will reflect the diverse talent Kenny has crossed paths with and enjoyed friendships with throughout the years,” said Dreamcatcher Artist Management President/CEO Jim Mazza. “That is what will make this once-in-a-lifetime celebration so special.”  

“MGM at Foxwoods has provided us with an incredible venue in which to celebrate the career of a true icon, Kenny Rogers," said Locomotive Entertainment Group President Gabriel Gornell. "We are planning on shooting a television event that will allow viewers to share in what is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime music experience."

“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to partner with Dreamcatcher Artist Management’s music industry leadership and the creative production expertise of Locomotive Group,” states Joseph Jimenez, Senior Vice President for Foxwoods Marketing. “Foxwoods is a destination recognized and unmatched in service standards and signature world class entertainment; attracting over 16 million visitors a year. We are truly honored to host this amazing event celebrating our dear friend, Kenny Rogers’ 50 years of success in the Entertainment Industry.”

Kenny Rogers is the singer, the photographer, the producer, the actor, the songwriter, and of course… the Gambler. 

Details on the network airing the special, more guest stars and other surprises will be announced shortly.

The Tennessean - Cindy Watts

Contemporary Christian singer Michael W. Smith responded to the devastation in Haiti the best way he knew how: by writing a song he hopes will motivate listeners to offer a hand — or a dollar.

Smith, with Cindy Morgan and David Mullen, wrote “Come Together Now” on January 15, spurred by the 7.0 earthquake that ravaged the island nation on January 12. Proceeds from the sale of the song are to be donated to Haiti relief efforts. (The song will be made available digitally, but details for sale and distribution have yet to be finalized.)

By Wednesday night, the plan had grown to include more than 100 Christian and country artists. The Oak Ridge Boys, Point of Grace, Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, Lee Greenwood, Brandon Heath, TobyMac, Wynonna, Matt Maher and a host of others poured into Belmont’s Ocean Way Studios to sing with Smith.

“We’re just trying to do our part to come to the aid of this poor nation that so desperately needs our help,” Smith said. “Obviously, it all started with a song, and I thought it might be a draw if we all sang it together. It’s just miraculous it’s all come together in 11 days.”

Coming together

After the song was written, Smith started calling friends to see who would help. One of the first e-mails went to Matt Maher. The internationally known songwriter and worship leader, who toured with Smith in 2009, immediately agreed to fly in from Arizona to lend his voice.

“As a person, I’ve already responded countless times to Haiti relief,” Maher said Wednesday. “I’ve texted (donations to) the Red Cross more times than I can count, and I’ve prayed and prayed and prayed. ... I almost feel like the human race is being presented with an opportunity, through this tragedy, to grow immensely in compassion. ... We need to put faith to action, and that’s why I’m here.”

Steven Curtis Chapman’s reasons for participation were more personal: seeing the living conditions of Haitian orphans inspired the Chapmans to adopt their three youngest daughters.

“This hits so many places that are tender in us,” Chapman said of the earthquake. “It’s something that has immediately caused us to cry out our hearts to God for these people, and this (recording) is one tiny way we can do that and show our love and concern. There’s a whole lot I’m confronted with daily with things I can’t do in a situation like this, and this is the one thing I can do.”

Help and hope

Chapman said he hopes “Come Together Now” offers hope to people who hear it and serves as a reminder for years to come of the devastation and loss the Haitian people have suffered.

“In the days and months to come, don’t forget to care and keep showing that support and love to these people,” he added. “It’s going to take years and years to rebuild their country.”

Smith said that was the songwriters’ goal, too. 

“We’re going to stand by you and hold your arms up,” he said. “I think this is a pretty easy way for people to respond. You buy the song, it’s not that much money. I hope we make millions. Every penny goes to Haiti, and everything has been donated.

“I don’t want to heap guilt on anyone, but there are people out there thinking, ‘Well, that’s just the way it goes,’ ” he said. “That’s not the way it goes. May God give you a conscience. Maybe all this has happened as a wake up call for us to go, ‘What am I doing with my life?’ We have no guarantee of tomorrow.”

Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock and are among more than 100 volunteers from the worlds of music, television and film scheduled to appear during Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief, a two-hour telethon airing Friday (Jan. 22) at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CMT and dozens of other media outlets internationally. The event will raise money to assist the victims of the earthquake that occurred on Jan. 12.

Swift will appear in Los Angeles, where Urban, Crow and Kid Rock will offer a special group performance. Others performing in Los Angeles include Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, John Legend, Justin Timberlake and Stevie Wonder. Performing in New York are Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira and Sting. The London lineup features Coldplay and a group performance by Bono, the Edge, Jay-Z and Rihanna.

All musical performances will be available for purchase for 99 cents per song through the Apple iTunes store beginning Saturday (Jan. 23). All proceeds will benefit relief funds managed by Hope for Haiti Now charities.

The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund and United Nations World Food Programme have joined the list of relief organizations that will benefit from Hope for Haiti Now. The list also includes Oxfam America, Partners in Health, the Red Cross, UNICEF and Yele Haiti Foundation. Proceeds from the telethon will be split evenly among each organization's individual funds for Haiti earthquake relief.

In addition to a report during the telethon from CNN's Anderson Cooper in Haiti, presenters and speakers in Los Angeles will include Ben Stiller, Brad Pitt, Chris Rock, Drew Barrymore, George Clooney, Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Oprah Winfrey and Samuel L. Jackson. Jon Stewart and former President Bill Clinton will be featured in New York, and Robert Pattinson will appear in London.

Hope for Haiti Now will be the most widely-distributed telethon in history, both internationally and across all media platforms. The telethon will air on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CNN, BET, The CW, HBO, MTV, VH1 and CMT, along PBS, TNT, Showtime, Comedy Central, Bravo, E! Entertainment, the National Geographic Channel, Oxygen, G4, CENTRIC, Current TV, Fuse, MLB Network, EPIX, Palladia, SoapNet, Style, Discovery Health and Planet Green. Canadian networks include CBC Television, CTV, Global Television and MuchMusic.

The event will be also be streamed live online globally across sites including YouTube, Hulu, MySpace, Fancast, AOL, MSN.com, Yahoo, Bing.com, BET.com, CNN.com, MTV.com, VH1.com and Rhapsody and on mobile via Alltel, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and FloTV.

Hope for Haiti Now will also air internationally on BET International, CNN International, National Geographic and MTV Networks International, which is available in 640 million homes worldwide. It will be the first U.S.-based telethon airing on MTV in China. Facebook and Twitter have signed on as official social media partners to help drive donations and tune-in to the telethon.

Yéle Haiti is a grassroots movement that builds global awareness for Haiti while helping to transform the country through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment. Yéle’s community service programs include food distribution and mobilizing emergency relief. Grammy-Award winning musician, humanitarian and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti Wyclef Jean founded Yéle Haiti in 2005.

Congratulations to Wynonna Fan, Lynn Oppe from Brimfield, IL.  She just joined Wy's Mozes mob and had rookie success at winning an autographed acoustic guitar from Wynonna.  Her favorite childhood memory of the holidays was when she was 5 or 6 yrs old and wanted a Big Wheel to cruise around in...remember those 3 wheelers that were iconic in the 70's?  Her Dad was in the hospital so it was a tough Christmas and she never expected for her wish to come true, but even from a hospital bed her Dad made sure she got her Big Wheel from Santa.  That's love! 

Don't miss out on unique fan sweepstakes...join Mozes today by calling 615-823-5578 and press 1 to join.  NO FEES/STANDARD TEXT MESSAGING RATES APPLY.

If you're still searching for the perfect gift for the Wynonna fan in your life, then look no further!  Wynonna's Online Store is now offering the latest holiday merchandise - everything from long-sleeved tees to ornaments and CD's.  Be sure to place your order by Monday, 12/14 to ensure that your stocking stuffers arrive in time this holiday season.  

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