Faith Hill has released a statement through her publicist regarding her recording plans for 2008. Apparently there have been reports of comments attributed to Faith, regarding the imminent release of a duets album with husband Tim McGraw.

"Tim and I have always talked about making an album together,” says Hill, “ but at this time there are no plans for one this year. We're both working on our own projects, me on my first Christmas record and perhaps a few other surprises in ’08, and he on a new tour, his next album and a movie to be released this Christmas."

 
Shooter Jennings and longtime girlfriend Drea de Matteo welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday night (Nov. 28) in New York. They named her Alabama Gypsy Rose. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Jennings is the son of Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. De Matteo is an actress whose roles include The Sopranos and the TV series, Joey. This is their first child.

Tickets go on sale Saturday (Dec. 1) for Garth Brooks' concert to raise money for fire victims and firefighters in California. The Jan. 26 performance at Staples Center in Los Angeles is his first appearance in the city since 2001. It is sponsored by American Express and the Los Angeles Times in partnership with the nonprofit McCormick Tribune Foundation. Brooks was approached by elected officials and civic leaders in California to hold the event. Tickets, priced at $38.60, will be available by phone and online via Ticketmaster. Brooks, who has had a long-running commitment to maintain low ticket prices for his concerts, said, "Please let everyone know I hate to ask so much for a ticket, but 100 percent of the money is going to victims of the recent fires and to the firefighters facing future fires."

Garth Brooks

 

Former Emerson Drive Member Died

Garth Brooks will perform Nov. 14 at Kansas City’s Sprint Center at 7:30 PM. The show is billed as “One Artist, One City, One Time.” Ticketmaster.com says that it will release further details, including ticket onsale information Wed., Oct. 3 at 12:00 PM Noon.

Statement from Emerson Drive publicist Vanessa Parker-Davis regarding Patrick Bourque: While en route to a show in Nebraska, Emerson Drive band members learned early this morning that their friend and former band member Patrick Bourque died suddenly last night (September 26) at his home in Canada. His body is at a hospital at this time and no official details have been made available as to the circumstances surrounding his death. The brothers of Emerson Drive are shocked and grieving. Patrick was the band’s bass player until he resigned in August. He had been living and working in Canada since leaving Emerson Drive.
Patrick Bourque


Blake Shelton has taped an episode of Paula's Party,

Paula Deen's Food Network show that is based in Savannah, GA. Shelton is the first musical guest ever on the show. He joined Deen in the kitchen for some hot cooking and then continued their fun with a tour of his bus. They exchanged good natured, quick-witted comments throughout the show and at the conclusion Shelton admitted, "It's really hard to embarrass me,but Paula did it!" After the taping Shelton enjoyed a late lunch at Deen's restaurant - The Lady and Sons. The show will air on the Food Network in the fall.
 

Rimes Music Featured In Universal Pictures Film.

LeAnn Rimes has recorded "Are You Ready For A Miracle" for the Universal Pictures  film, Evan Almighty, opening tomorrow (6/22) and starring Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman. The song was originally recorded by Patti LaBelle and will be featured in  the end title credits of the movie. Other artists featured on the soundtrack include Jo Dee Messina, Blue County, Bomshel, Hal Ketchum, John Fogerty and others. The producers plan to make a video to coincide with the release of the soundtrack due out this summer on Curb Records.

Kaplan, LA – Speaking in his hometown of Kaplan, La, Sammy Kershaw ended weeks of speculation this morning and officially announced he will run as a Republican candidate for Lt. Governor of Louisiana.
“I am proud to be a citizen of this state and I want to be a part of building its future. I'm committed to ensuring that the unique culture and proud heritage of this state is preserved and promoted,” said Kershaw.

Kershaw is running to bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to help move Louisiana forward at a time when strong leadership is critical.

“I am not afraid to make difficult decisions. I know that with leadership comes responsibility. For the past 20 years I have taken care of my employees and their families and have learned that leadership means personal sacrifice. It means putting the needs of others before your own. I am going to bring that same mentality to Baton Rouge. As Commissioner of the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, I will bring the entire experience of my career. I will lead the effort of expanding Louisiana’s reach and creating economic diversification through what is uniquely ours.”

* As Lt. Governor, some of Kershaw’s top priorities include:

 

  

* Ensuring that the people, places and culture of Louisiana are truly made a top priority within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.


* Creating a program to promote the diversification of our natural settings to capitalize on the “sportsman’s paradise.”

“I am excited about the positive change I know I can effect, but none of these things will happen until we change the outside perception of Louisiana. I want the people of this state to know that am going to be part of a reform movement that begins with strengthening our ethic laws. I will support any effort to make government more transparent. We’ve lost too many businesses to competing states because they are afraid to fall victim to ‘politics as usual’ in Louisiana. I am going to help revitalize our state and we are going to change our image.”

Sammy Kershaw is known for being one of country music’s most talented artists with a Cajun kick. Since his debut in 1991, he has had platinum and gold records, but no amount of success has been able to tear him away from his Louisiana roots. He and wife, Lorrie Morgan, have seven children and two grandchildren.

 

 

Making the entertainment industry a viable source of economic development in Louisiana.

* Creating education programs that will train a sustainable labor force for this industry.

Hi! I just wanted to drop a line to let you know that we have launched my new website at www.michaelpetersonmusic.com.
 

 Change is energizing and I am feeling it more than ever. I am very lucky to have found many wonderful people and organizations who I’m partnering with to help us with our mission. It has been a very busy year and this new site will help you see where we’re been and where we’re headed next.

There are plenty of cool new ways for you to interact with me through this site. We have a message board where you can post comments and get acquainted with other fans. You can also post snapshots on the “Fan Photos” page, read my online journal and see lots of content (pictures, video, audio) that you simply won’t find anywhere else. We’ve also got an awesome interactive jukebox that lets you hear some new and unreleased songs that were added just for you.
My mission to “move people” is not just a one-way street — I need your help and I value your input. Check out the site and let me know what you like or what you want to see. You can email me at michael@michaelpetersonmusic.com to tell me what’s on your mind!
In other news, my latest album, “In Black,” is finished and we will be making an announcement shortly about its release date. Go to the site to listen to some of this new music.
Be sure to bookmark the new site and check back often. We will have several exciting announcement and additions in the next few months.
Thank you for your continued support and friendship!

Sincerely,
Michael Peterson