http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/home.aspxWhat is on AJ's mind!!en-usCopyright 2010, WBTU-FMFri, 10 Sep 2010 05:10:27 GMTThu, 09 Sep 2010 17:41:49 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comOur friends at Country Music Tattle Tale got a hold of this video. Keith is known for letting the crowd pretty much do whatever they want at his concerts. He’s also gained quite a reputation for telling security where to go if they get in the way of a fan’s ultimate concert experience. Well, in the video above, Keith shoo’s away a security guard (it’s about 1:30 in). Unfortunately, he did it with his foot, and some are reporting that Keith kicked the security guard. I think it looks more like a “shoo…get away.” What do you think? http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10138627AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10138627Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:41:49 GMT Bobblehead Brad "Water" from Bobblehead Brad Brad Paisley took to Twitter recently with a very cryptic message and a link. "I have no idea who did this but it’s awesome. Good job whoever you are. You’re hired."http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10138621AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10138621Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:15:44 GMTAs ambassadors for The Jason Foundation (JFI), Rascal Flatts have recorded a special public service announcement regarding World Suicide Prevention Day slated to take place on September 10, a worldwide day of commitment and action to prevent suicides. On average, almost 3000 people commit suicide daily. For every person who completes a suicide, 20 or more may attempt to end their lives. In America, suicide is the third leading cause of death for American youths. Rascal Flatts, along with JFI, are reaching out asking teens and their families to learn more about the problem of suicide and how you can help make a difference in your family, in your community, and in our world.http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10138614AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10138614Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:03:38 GMTIn the middle of an otherwise-peaceful British Airways flight from London to Hong Kong on Tuesday, a terrifying announcement blasted over the speakers. The automated message warned the 275 passengers to brace themselves, because the plane was about to crash into the sea. "We all thought we were going to die," one passenger said. Flight attendants quickly reassured the traumatized passengers that the message was a mistake, and British Airways say they are investigating how the incident could have happened. (A similar incident happened in 1999, when a "mischievous passenger" pushed the automated crash message as a joke on a flight from San Francisco to London.) This is just the latest mishap to come to light in a wild week for airlines. [True emergency: Tires of plane catch fire during landing] On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration proposed a record $24.2 million penalty for American Airlines, saying the company put ...http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135301AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135301Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:36:48 GMTThe Academy of Country Music welcomed Show Dog-Universal Music Recording Artist and ACM Professional Member Randy Houser to the office for a visit when he was in Los Angeles this week. Houser’s new album, They Call Me Cadillac, releases on September 21 and will feature forthcoming single, “A Man Like Me.” Houser appeared on the ACM Awards in 2010 and was nominated for his first ACM award for Video of the Year for “Boots On.”   http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135299AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135299Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:32:54 GMTCountry music’s top artists and celebrities from all facets of entertainment will gather for an evening of star-studded performances, tributes and camaraderie in celebration of the first ever, CMT Artists of the Year, a 90-minute special premiering Friday, December 3 on CMT. Performers and host to be announced. CMT Artists of the Year will recognize five of the year’s top acts based on album and download sales, radio airplay, online activity and touring. The evening will also include multiple musical performances from the country world and beyond. Taping in Nashville, CMT Artists of the Year will take place in an elegant, yet relaxed setting that allows attendees to kick back, cut loose and enjoy the show. “Make no mistake: This is not an awards show or a competition, but a year-end party on a grand scale,” said John Hamlin, senior vice president, music events and talent, CMT. “CMT Artists of ...http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135298AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135298Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:30:57 GMTBrad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will reunite to host “Country Music’s Biggest Night(TM)” for a third time in 2010. The 44th Annual CMA Awards airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 10 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. “Carrie and Brad have done a tremendous job hosting and we are very happy to have them back again this year,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “They have developed a natural rhythm and have a great rapport with the audience – both in the house and our fans watching at home. They each have a great sense of humor and timing, which are two essential ingredients for hosting a live awards broadcast.” “The CMAs are different from any other awards night,” said Paisley. “You’re looking at a roomful of people who love each other. And any new viewer will be pleasantly surprised at what they ...http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135297AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135297Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:29:26 GMT Jerrod Niemann is beginning to get recognized more and more, and sometimes fans catch him at some inopportune moments. One such case happened recently, when he was on an airplane catching some shut-eye, and it was caught on-camera. "The only people that would recognize me would be security guards at airports because they'd see your name," jokes Jerrod. "But I was asleep on a plane the other day, and there was a flash in my face! I woke up and said, 'Damn! Am I losing my mind or did someone not just take a picture right in my face?' So, I sat there and I saw this little girl peek over the chair in front of me and then she sat right back down, and then I see her mom's camera kind of come up and [take a photo]. And now you've got to think about how silly you look ...http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134584AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134584Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:10:53 GMTCountryMusicTattleTale.com spills the details on the Opry Re-Opening!    Grand Ole Opry officials today announced that the show, displaced from its permanent home due to May’s historic Nashville flood, will return to the Grand Ole Opry House with a star-packed show Tues., Sept. 28. Among the artists scheduled for the show are Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Diamond Rio, Jimmy Dickens, Del McCoury Band, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Mel Tillis, and Josh Turner. The show will air live on GAC: Great American Country. Special events and artist appearances will follow throughout October in celebration of both the show’s return and its 85th Birthday. The announcement came just before the Opry House’s signature element, a six-foot circle of oak wood taken from the historic Ryman Auditorium when the show moved to the Grand Ole Opry House in 1974, was returned this morning to its home center ...http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134578AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134578Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:04:56 GMTNashville, TN (August 23, 2010) – Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Luke Bryan has just scored his second consecutive RIAA certified GOLD® digital single for his multi-week #1 hit "Rain Is A Good Thing." In the last 9 months, Bryan has been at the top of his career game. He has celebrated his first #1 with his smash hit "Do I," a Gold® certified single for the song and most recently a 2 week #1 with "Rain Is A Good Thing." Bryan was also recently named the Academy of Country Music's Top New Artist and Top New Solo Vocalist, both fan-voted, and won a CMT trophy for the fan-voted USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of The Year for his "Do I" music clip. The Georgia native also received two Teen Choice Award nominations as Male Country Artist and Country Album. Bryan will hit the road with Jason Aldean and his WIDE ...http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10133916AJ.Maguire@us933.us (AJ Maguire)http://www.us933.us/AJmaguireBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10133916Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:05:05 GMT