Jessica Simpson is taking a few more steps to make country music her new home. She stopped by the Academy of Country Music the week to become a member. (Jessica joined the Country Music Association last week.)
Another monumental moment for Jessica is coming up this weekend! She will make her Opry debut on Saturday night. You can tune into GAC at 9pm (EST) to watch the special "Ladies Night" edition of the Grade Ole Opry as Jessica performs on the same stage as Loretta Lynn, Patty Loveless, and newcomer Crystal Shawanda.
Jessica released a statement about Saturday's appearance. She said, "I'm incredibly honored to be singing here...on this stage which has such rich and amazing history. I get chill bumps just thinking about it."
We sure hope Jessica realizes just how important playing on that stage is! There are artists who would do just about anything to appear on the Grand Ole Opry! We'll be watching on Saturday to see how it goes!
Will you tune in?
Little Big Town and Patty Loveless are both advertising their upcoming Opry appearances this month...Patty will perform this weekend, September 6th, and LBT will perform on September 20th. If you're heading to the Opry for these appearances (or others,) use the code 'WEBFAN' when purchasing your tickets at opry.com and you'll receive $3 off admission. If you'll be buying your tickets in person at the box office, you can print the coupon here. You can check and see who's playing at the Opry this month here...some GREAT acts!
There are a LOT of exciting album releases coming up...here's a list...mark your calendars and go get your hands on the music from some of your favorite artists! - 8/19 George Jones ~ Burn Your Playhouse Down
- 8/19 Crystal Shawanda ~ Dawn Of A New Day
- 8/26 Jimmy Wayne ~ Beautiful Thing
- 8/26 Lost Trailers ~ Lost Trailers
- 9/9 Jessica Simpson ~ Do You Know
- 9/9 John Michael Montgomery ~ Time Flies
- 9/9 Hal Ketchum ~ Father Time
- 9/9 Patty Loveless ~ Sleepless Nights
- 9/16 Faith Hill ~ Joy To The World
- 9/16 Kristy Lee Cook ~ Why Wait
- 9/30 Lee Ann Womack ~ Call Me Crazy
- 10/7 George Strait ~ Classic Christmas
- 10/14 Kenny Chesney ~ Lucky Old Sun
- 10/14 Little Big Town ~ A Place To Land (re-issue)
- 10/28 Trace Adkins ~ Live From Austin, TX
- 11/11 Dierks Bentley ~ Live From Austin, TX
- 11/11 Randy Owen ~ One To One
In the grand tradition of country stars helping out great causes, Vince Gill, Big & Rich, Patty Loveless, Randy Travis, Dwight Yoakam, and Willie Nelson have all offered music for the upcoming project "The Imus Ranch Record." The CD will benefit the Imus Ranch, a cattle ranch that plays host to children with cancer and other blood disorders...the ranch is owned by radio personality Don Imus and his wife. The CD is being released by New West Records on September 16th.
