CMT Blog: Miley Cyrus

Documentaries are for film snobs. But this one is more of a Dollymentary. Canadian Filmmaker Natasha Ryan is the one behind The Book Lady, and says the contradiction of Dolly Parton having a literacy project was massive. But once she got to know Parton’s Imagination Library project better, she ended up making a film about everything Parton is doing to get books into kids’ eager hands early. Keith Urban and Miley Cyrus have roles in the film, too. And there’s even a few seconds of a kindergarten-aged Dolly running towards the camera. The film debuted at last weekend’s Atlantic Film Festival.

Some of the world’s biggest celebrities recently took part in an hour-long fundraiser in an effort to fight cancer. Musical powerhouses from all genres took the stage and performed beautiful song, “Just Stand Up!” Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce and Rihanna were among these women that took the stage together. The entire commercial-free special includes other celebrities like Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, Katie Couric, Meryl Streep, Lance Armstrong and many, many others. The single is also available on iTunes and features vocals from Underwood, Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Fergie, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes and Sheryl Crow.

If this music thing doesn’t work out for Vince Gill, maybe he’s got a future writing for Sports Illustrated.

With Sugarland and Miley Cyrus neck and neck on first-day sales of their new albums, it’ll be interesting to see who debuts at No. 1 next week on the Billboard 200 chart.

It’s Christmas in July for Faith Hill and her fans.

Dixie Chick Natalie Maines will sing at Howard Stern’s upcoming — and still top secret — wedding.

Wanna be Miley Cyrus’ date on the red carpet? Bidding is underway to benefit a new charity named in honor of her grandfather.

Of all her singles, Miranda Lambert is surprised by the one that’s shooting up the country chart right now.

In case you can’t wait for the commercials to air, here’s your chance to hear Sara Evans’ rendition of the timeless jingle for Libby’s food products.

I love break-up songs. Even pop ones. But coming from a 15-year-old? I’m not so sure. MTV calls Miley Cyrus‘ new single, “7 Things,” one of hook-ups and heartbreak. Does Billy Ray, the good Christian that he is, know about this? I thought he wasn’t going to let her date just yet. Yet now she’s writing songs about falling in love and getting her heart broken. Please. Again, she’s 15. I don’t think that’s too young for a crush, but the real broken hearts come later.

And if you think I’m wrong, check out the video, where Cyrus’ peers are clutching teddy bears. I guess empty whiskey bottles would’ve really been inappropriate.

Patience may be a virtue, but Taylor Swift fans don’t need to wait a minute longer to hear her newest banjo-laced tune “I Heart Question Mark.”

And while you’re at it, take a listen to Gretchen Wilson’s just-released sassy rocker “Don’t Do Me No Good.”

Even when Miley Cyrus is getting clean, some people think it’s a little dirty.

Jessica Simpson is just a country girl at heart. One who vacations in Lake Tahoe and hangs on yachts, but still.

She’s shopping, traveling, playing guitar and hanging with her son. Shania Twain sure makes single motherhood look easy.

Lee Ann Womack admits that the pull of needing to be home with her daughters kept her out of the studio. But she has a new album due out in the fall, and some think it’ll be an award winner.

You’re bound to add more friends if the Road Hammers welcome everyone to your MySpace page. Which they will, if you’re one of their lucky video contest winners.

Access Hollywood caught Maureen McCormick, Carnie Wilson and Bobby Brown in bed together at a place called Outsider’s Inn.

Her great figure isn’t news to anyone. But after all her hard work making hit after hit, it’s nice to see Carrie Underwood getting a little R&R.

Before there were flat irons and highlights, there was Billy Idol. And he must’ve been the inspiration for Keith Urban’s hairstyle.

It’s a match made in dreamy teen heaven. Taylor Swift was spotted at a Jonas Brothers concert in Dallas, and now some folks have her linked with Joe Jonas.

He’s walking the line, alright. And with Snoop Dogg’s cover of a Johnny Cash classic, he may have actually crossed it.

Sugarland talks openly about making Love on the Inside and their hopes that fans will be inspired after their show.

Want Miley Cyrus to have more dimension? A how-to guide will walk you through making 3-D glasses for the Hannah Montana movie.

Keith Urban rocks the stage, Heidi Newfield pays tribute to Johnny & June, John Mellencamp takes a stroll, Dan Tyminski rides the rails and Whitney Duncan enters the video world. Those are this week’s new music videos, as viewed and commented upon by our music video evaluation panel. Break out the popcorn and beer. And roll video.

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Red, white, blue and a little steel guitar is all it takes to make you proud to be an American, and this list of the top 10 patriotic songs include some real sparklers.
 

Golf courses across America are preparing for the new tour dates announced by Vince Gill, which really pick up speed in mid-August.

The designers on HGTV’s Design Star find a real fine place to start with a new celebrity client: Sara Evans. Watch this Sunday (7/6) at 8pm CT.

Gretchen Wilson’s new single, “Work Hard, Play Harder,” will be featured in a marketing effort for the TNT series, Saving Grace.

It’s hard to one-up Cyndi Lauper, but Miley Cyrus seems to have nailed it on this sample of her upcoming cover of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.”

The results of a recent In Touch Weekly poll are in, and Jessica Simpson’s simpsons are the best pair in Hollywood.

Get to know Kenny Chesney and his roots with the latest MasterCard contest. Winners will see a show, meet Chesney and then retrace his road to fame. Maybe you’ll paint your name on a water tank and miscount all the beers you drank, too.

Entertainment Weekly and a slew of their readers comment on the unlikely yet unbelievably cool pairings of the CMT Crossroads series.

Mark your calendars and cross your fingers you score a good spot: Bon Jovi’s holding a free concert in Central Park on July 12.

Hold the M-80s. Even with her sparkling personality, Miley Cyrus has been known to cower during fireworks displays.

Sounds like Pamela Anderson needs a cheeseburger. Her angry, foul criticism of Jessica Simpson’s Real Girls Eat Meat shirt proves that she’s just another hungry vegetarian.