CMT Blog: Natalie Maines

I’ve never been a big fan of Howard Stern’s radio show. But now, I’m obsessed with getting an invitation to his wedding. If that’s the only way I can hear Natalie Maines sing, then I fully intend on going. I mean, if he’d hired Kenny Chesney, I wouldn’t be that determined. Because Chesney is touring. But now that the Dixie Chicks are off the radio and off the road, I’d do anything to hear Maines’ distinctive voice. I can’t imagine she’ll belt her way through the tired old reception set list: “Celebration,” “Twist and Shout,” and “You Shook Me All Night Long.” So maybe she’ll do some songs of her own. (Although I hope for Stern’s sake that the Chicks “White Trash Wedding” doesn’t make the cut.)

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.

Dear Jessica Simpson,

Welcome to Nashville. And now that you’re here, let me share some advice that I once received as a young reporter — everybody that you pass on the way up will be there to greet you on the way down. In other words, be nice to every person you meet in the country music business. And that includes Carrie Underwood. Why would you wear that “Real Girls Eat Meat” t-shirt when you know full-well that your boyfriend Tony Romo used to date the famous vegetarian?

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