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On Saturday June 7 2025, MyNetworkTV broadcasts Tunnel to Towers Concert 2025!

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The upcoming episode of “Tunnel to Towers Concert 2025” promises to be an exciting night filled with music and purpose. Scheduled to air on MyNetworkTV, this special event features country music star Rodney Atkins as the host. The concert will take place at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee, a venue known for its intimate atmosphere and rich musical heritage.

Rodney Atkins is set to lead a lineup of talented artists, all coming together to support a meaningful cause. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors the sacrifices made by first responders and military members. This concert aims to raise awareness and funds to help those in need, making it a night that blends entertainment with philanthropy.

Viewers can expect heartfelt performances and inspiring stories throughout the evening. The Nashville music scene is known for its deep connections to community and support,...

Colorado Congressmen Ed Perlmutter (D-co) and Jason Crow (D-co) have re-introduced a Resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to designate July 20 as “National Heroes Day” to honor the nation’s everyday heroes.

The campaign to delegate July 20th as National Heroes Day has received the support of several notable filmmakers and celebrities in the entertainment industry and as well as some of this country’s longtime philanthropic leaders, such as Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Best Buddies and Eric Zahren, President of the 117 year-old Carnegie Hero Fund.

The resolution was first introduced last year on July 20 and sought to also recognize the everyday heroes across the 50 states who came to the aid of others during the Covid pandemic.

“The Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to support the National Heroes Day initiative and its efforts to shine a light on everyday heroes all around us,” said Hero Fund President Eric Zahren.

Viewers tuning into Farm Journal’s #FarmON Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. Ct on Thursday, Aug. 27, will hear some of today’s top voices in country music and have the opportunity to show their support for 4-h and millions of young people impacted by Covid-19.

Donations from this benefit concert will go to National 4-h Council’s Fourward Fund, providing kids with the resources, tools and sense of belonging to learn and grow during these unprecedented times.

“Covid-19 is creating a world of uncertainty, and it’s affecting millions of kids across the country who don’t have reliable access to internet at a time when virtual learning is key,” said Jennifer Nettles, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and 4-h’s national spokeswoman. “Just like 4-h helped me growing up, 4-h is continuing to make a difference in the lives of young people everywhere by providing the resources and sense of...

The Ranch, the Netflix comedy about a Colorado ranching family, will get its own soundtrack of country music. The record arrives January 24th, dovetailing with the premiere of the show’s final season.

While mostly a collection of previously released songs by artists signed to Curb Records (the Nashville label releasing the LP), the soundtrack is distinguished by a duet between Shooter Jennings and Lukas Nelson. The sons of Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, respectively, tackle their fathers’ 1978 hit “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,...

Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery teams with Darius Rucker for a bittersweet new version of the duo’s 2007 hit, “Lucky Man,” premiering exclusively on Rolling Stone Country today.

Set for release November 16th, the anniversary album Montgomery Gentry: 20 Years of Hits features a handful of the duo’s hits — tracks for which were re-recorded before founding member Troy Gentry’s 2017 death in a helicopter crash. Its 12 tracks span the entirety of Montgomery Gentry’s career, from their 1999 debut single “Hillbilly Shoes” (the new version of which features Granger Smith) to “Better Me,...

Their rainbow baby has arrived!

Rodney Atkins and his wife Rose Falcon Atkins have welcomed their first child together: a son named Ryder Falcon Atkins, his rep confirms to People exclusively. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 2:02 p.m.

“Falcon is Rose’s maiden name, and I really wanted to honor her dad and her 96-year-old grandpa,” Rodney, 48, tells People. “I always loved the name Ry, and Rose came up with Ryder — Ryder Falcon!”

Although Ryder — who measured 20 inches long and weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz., at birth — is the first child for singer-songwriter Rose, country musician...

There's nothing like Halloween in Hollywood!

Stars went all out celebrating the spookiest day of the year -- not just on Oct. 31, but for practically the whole week leading up to it!

Kelly Clarkson kicked off Halloween weekend with her iHeartRadio Album Release Party at the iHeartRadio Theater in Burbank, California, on Oct. 27. The live event included a Q&A session as well as a performance, where she sang a few of her new songs like “Love So Soft” and “Heart,” as well as her classics, including “Because of You” and “Breakaway.”

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

Watch: Kelly Clarkson Amazingly Sings 'Since U Been Gone' Backwards

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley put on costumes to host a family-friendly VIP gaming event with Xbox for their fellow country music artists, athletes and other Nashville celebrities including Cassadee Pope, John Rich, Mat Kearney, Rodney Atkins and Little Big Town. They got to play...

Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry was killed in a helicopter crash on Friday afternoon.

“It is with great sadness that we confirm that Troy Gentry, half of the popular country duo, Montgomery Gentry, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash which took place at approximately 1:00 p.m. today in Medford, New Jersey,” the band said in a statement on their Facebook page.

The 50-year-old country star was scheduled to perform with bandmate Eddie Montgomery at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford on Friday evening, and the concert was canceled immediately.

“Details of the crash are unknown,” the post continues.

Authorities are searching for country music star Craig Morson's son, who went missing following a boating accident on Sunday (July 10).

The singer's 19-year-old son Jerry Greer went tubing with a friend on Kentucky Lake, a section of the Tennessee River, in Humphreys County, Tennessee on Sunday and went missing following a collision. Tubing is a recreational activity where a person sits on an inflatable as it is pulled along the water by a boat.

A search for Greer was launched at 4pm local time Sunday afternoon, and five boats patrolled the area overnight. Full-scale "recovery efforts" resumed at 6am local time on Monday morning (11Jul16), with reports suggesting up to fifty boats could be used for the operation.

"The family is grateful for everyone’s support and prayers and requests privacy during this difficult time,” Morgan's publicist wrote in a statement.

Morgan's fellow country stars sent messages of support to the musician,...

"Hey, Hillz! Nice meeting you. Lemme write you a song when you run for president!" That's basically how Katy Perry followed up her meeting with Hillary Clinton at a book signing last Friday. And Clinton seemed down with it, oddly enough. .@katyperry Well that's not a Hard Choice. You already did! Keep letting us hear you Roar.— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 22, 2014 But before you say that a Hillary Clinton-Katy Perry team-up seems a little out of left field, know that the Ready for Hillary Super Pac already used "Roar" in a promotional video earlier this year. "Eye of the tiger?...

For all the cordcutters on the internet, who want to to ring in 2014 by watching the Ball Drop in New York City’s Time Square, but have spurned broadcast television networks and don’t have access to the ABC.com simulcast of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest (which, if you don't live on the East Coast, is tape delayed anyway), there’s a live stream for you. Times Square - the official organization in control of one of the earth’s most well-known centers of tall buildings, inspiring bright lights, and commerce - has partnered with Live Stream to “give revelers around the world a front-row seat to the world-famous Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.” Here’s a look: Viewers will be able to catch a mix of acts and interviews from the multiple events ongoing throughout the evening in Times Square,...

It’s that time of year again, when people on TV giggle over the phrase “balls dropping.” As the countdown to 2014 begins, you might choose to binge-watch your way through zombie carnage or Happy Endings reruns. But if you prefer to watch something live — and by “live,” we mean “while guzzling cheap champagne at a safe distance from Times Square’s Port-o-Potties” — we’ve got you covered. Below, check out our rundown of which special might be right for you.

Dick Clark’S Primetime New Year’S Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2014(ABC)

Hosts: Seacrest will get some help from...

Some highlights of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day television programming:

"The Walking Dead" marathon (Tuesday, Dec. 31, AMC): You say you want zombies to help you end one year and start the next? Obviously, you need look no further. All four seasons to date will be shown in their entirety, continuing through New Year's Day.

"The Twilight Zone" marathon (Tuesday, Syfy): A festival of episodes of Rod Serling's classic fantasy-suspense anthology has been a TV indicator of the new year for quite some time, and it remains in place.

"New Year's Rockin' Eve Presents the 30 Greatest Women in Music" (Tuesday, ABC): Thanks to Dick Clark Productions' extensive archive of performances from "American Bandstand" and past New Year's Eve specials, it'll be easy for this show's staff to gather clips of the ladies on the list.

"Live From Lincoln Center: New York Philharmonic Gala With Yo-Yo Ma" (Tuesday,...

The “Duck Dynasty” dudes will be checking in live from Louisiana for Fox News’ “All-American New Year” on Dec. 31, co-hosted by Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Bill Hemmer, the network announced on Monday. Also Read: The Year in Cable News: Fox News Ends Another Contentious Year at the Top The “Fox & Friends” host takes over New Year’s Eve duties from Megyn Kelly, who moved to primetime in October. This will be the eighth year hosting for Hemmer, who co-anchors “America’s Newsroom.” Also Read: ‘Duck Dynasty’ Christmas Special Hauls in 8.9 Million Viewers “All-American New Year” will feature musical performances from Rodney Atkins,...

The bride wore white. The groom wore a baseball cap. On Sunday, country star Rodney Atkins, 44, married singer-songwriter Rose Falcon on the beach of Captiva Island, Fla. The couple exchanged vows in front of 20 guests. Atkins's son Elijah was the best man. The wedding was officiated by Charles Hutchins, the founder of the children's home where Atkins spent his infancy before being adopted by Allen and Margaret Atkins. The ceremony was the end of a family weekend on Captiva, an island in southwest Florida. The day before the wedding, the couple's friends and family went fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

Lynyrd Skynyrd has canceled a performance during Republican National Convention festivities in Tampa, THR reports.

A number of entertainers are slated to add some fun to the Rnc proceedings, but the looming threat of Hurricane Isaac may put a literal dampener on the whole week. Lynyrd Skynyrd's show at Liberty Plaza, a party space near the event, which takes place at Tampa Bay Times Forum, has been scrapped. But the band may still perform at the convention itself, where its gig that was scheduled for Monday may or may not be added to the rest of the week's itinerary.

Other acts lined up to perform: 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock, Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, the Oak Ridge Boys (on national anthem duty), Rodney Atkins, Karla Davis ("The Voice") and Shannon Magrane ("Idol"). Willie Nelson, perhaps the biggest name in the bunch, is also taking part in a benefit for Got...

Fall behind keeping up with headlines on Twitter? Never fear, EW.com has your round-up of this week’s biggest American Idol news.

Baseball stadiums across the nation are hosting opening day for their respective teams, and that means you may see one of your favorite Idol alums out on the field singing the national anthem. On Thursday, that honor went to season 10 Idol, Haley Reinhart, who sang a beautiful rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” before the Detroit Tigers home opener against the Boston Red Sox. (Click on the photo below to see her performance.)

Ousted American Idol contestant and funny guy,...

Rodney Atkins is going through a little less hell now. The country singer was sentenced to community service and a year of angelic behavior after a Tennessee judge determined that he was making good progress following his arrest in November for allegedly assaulting his estranged wife in front of their 10-year-old son. So, what did Atkins do to help his domestic violence case, which is now officially "retired" in the eyes of the law? The singer has passed court-ordered anger management, drug and alcohol evaluations, his attorney, Rose Palermo, tells E! News, and today he agreed to perform 30 hours of community service. If Atkin behaves himself for the next 11 months and 29 days, Palermo...

Rodney Atkins can rest easy on that pillow he allegedly tried to suffocate his wife with ... because the country star just struck a deal that will keep him out of the slammer ... if he stays out of trouble for the next 12 months.TMZ broke the story ... Atkins was arrested back in November after his wife claimed Rodney tried to suffocate her with a pillow after a night of hard boozing and arguing. Atkins maintained his...

Much like the other anxiety-causing questions that hang heavy over your head on New Year’s Eve (“When should I leave this party?” “What will my resolution be?” “Who should I kiss at midnight?” “Why did I kiss that person at midnight?!”) “Which televised New Year’s Eve bash should I watch?” looms just as tauntingly over the holiday. Unfortunately the networks aren’t going to make your decision much easier this year, as there’s a plethora of specials to tune into to watch that blasted ball drop.

You’ll have to choose your allegiances to Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez,...

"The Walking Dead" Marathon (11 a.m. to 12 midnight Est on AMC)

If you've missed out on the critically-acclaimed zombie drama or are just trying to avoid all of the other soulless, dead-eyed beings that congregate on New Year's Eve, it's your lucky night: AMC is re-airing "The Walking Dead" in its entirety, from the premiere episode to the recently-aired midseason finale. It's a gory way to celebrate 2012, but it's probably less messy than going out for the night.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012" (8 p.m. to 2:13 a.m. Est on ABC)

Those intro tradition can keep it locked on the alphabet network for nearly 5.5 hours of bi-coastal New Year's festivities, presided over by the eponymous Dick Clark and the ever-present Ryan Seacrest. Things kick off at 8 p.m. with "New Year's Rockin' Eve: The 40th Anniversary Party," hosted by Jenny McCarthy in Times Square and Fergie in Los Angeles.

"The Walking Dead" Marathon (11 a.m. to 12 midnight Est on AMC)

If you've missed out on the critically-acclaimed zombie drama or are just trying to avoid all of the other soulless, dead-eyed beings that congregate on New Year's Eve, it's your lucky night: AMC is re-airing "The Walking Dead" in its entirety, from the premiere episode to the recently-aired midseason finale. It's a gory way to celebrate 2012, but it's probably less messy than going out for the night.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012" (8 p.m. to 2:13 a.m. Est on ABC)

Those intro tradition can keep it locked on the alphabet network for nearly 5.5 hours of bi-coastal New Year's festivities, presided over by the eponymous Dick Clark and the ever-present Ryan Seacrest. Things kick off at 8 p.m. with "New Year's Rockin' Eve: The 40th Anniversary Party," hosted by Jenny McCarthy in Times Square and Fergie in Los Angeles.

Rodney Atkins apparently had "no recourse" but to file divorce from his wife Tammy Jo Atkins. The country singer felt he had to split from Tammy Jo after he was arrested for domestic violence earlier this month when she claimed that he tried to smother her with a pillow. Rodney was later released on $$2,500 bail. Rodney's attorney Rose Palermo has since offered further insight to the incident, claiming that her client attempted to act in the best interest of their young child and would continue to exercise his parental rights throughout the divorce proceedings. "This was an unfortunate verbal dispute between Mr. and Mrs. Atkins within hearing range of their child, and when Mr. Atkins (more)...

Rodney Atkins is looking to end his marriage. On the same day we learned about his Nov. 21 arrest on domestic violence charges for allegedly trying to smother his wife with a pillow, E! News has confirmed that the country singer has officially filed for divorce. So what do the legal papers reveal? Per his petition filed in Williamson County, Tennessee on Nov. 22, the day after he was taken into custody, Atkins cited irreconcilable differences as the reason as well as "inappropriate marital conduct" on Tammy Jo Atkins' part that "renders further cohabitation unsafe and improper." The 42-year-old entertainer was taken into custody after his missus called 911, claiming the two had...

Rodney Atkins has filed for divorce from Tammy Jo Atkins after claiming that his wife made false domestic violence charges against him. According to court documents filed in Williamson County, Tenn., Tammy called police on Nov. 21, alleging that a fight with her husband turned violent when he tried to smother her with a pillow. She also claims Rodney grabbed her by the face and threw her down a hallway in front of their 10-year-old son Elijah. The country artist was arrested and later released on $2,500 bail. Rodney denies the charges - and has subsequently filed for divorce. "This was an unfortunate verbal dispute between Mr.

Rodney's wife Tammy Atkins had him arrested for trying to smother her with a pillow -- but the country star says that isn't true! Rodney Atkins filed for divorce last month after being police arrested him for allegedly trying to suffocate his wife Tammy Atkins. According to TMZ, the alleged incident happened on Nov. 21. Tammy called the police and accused her husband of smothering her with a pillow. Tammy told police that Rodney "had been drinking alcohol all night and was intoxicated" and the singer was taken into custody and released shortly thereafter. Rodney's lawyer claimed it was all an "unfortunate verbal dispute," but adds that afterwards, his client wanted a split from his wife. "Mr. Atkins realized he would have no recourse but to file a complaint for divorce. He has exercised substantial parenting time with the parties son and he will continue to do so while the divorce is pending,...

Rodney Atkins was arrested for domestic violence in November, it has been revealed. The country singer was taken into custody last month after his wife Tammy Jo Atkins accused him of trying to smother her with a pillow, according to The Boot. Rodney has since filed for divorce from Tammy Jo. The singer's attorney, Rose Palermo, issued a statement to E! Online claiming that Tammy Jo's accusations are entirely false. "Under Tennessee state law, anyone can swear out a warrant to the police and have a warrant issued to an arrest," Palermo said. "Obviously that is the case here, since according to the explicit terms (more)...

Rodney Atkins and his wife agree ... they don't think it's safe to continue living under the same roof ... this according to the divorce docs obtained by TMZ. We broke the story ... the country superstar filed for divorce after he was arrested last month for allegedly attacking his wife Tammy in a drunken bender in his Tennessee home. Rodney claims the allegations are completely false. Now, we've obtained the divorce documents, in which both Rodney and...

Pillow talk this was not. Country crooner Rodney Atkins was arrested last month in Tennessee for domestic violence after his wife, Tammy Jo, accused him of trying to smother her with a pillow. We're guessing Rodney's got plenty of new material for his next album. Here's what happened. Per court docs filed in Williamson County, Tenn., and obtained by TheBoot.com, Tammy called police on Nov. 21 claiming the duo had gotten into a heated alcohol-fueled row the night before and Atkins had tried to smother her with a pillow and grabbed her by the face and threw her down a hallway in front of their 10-year-old son, Elijah. Authorities subsequently took the "Watching You" singer into...

Country superstar Rodney Atkins was arrested last month in Tennessee for domestic assault after allegedly trying to smother his wife with a pillow -- but TMZ has learned Rodney has since filed for divorce, and insists his wife made up the whole thing.  According to court docs filed in Williamson County, Rodney's wife Tammy Atkins called 911 at 7:47 Am on November 21 -- claiming the two had been arguing throughout the night in their home ... when Rodney turned violent.

Lauren Alaina has been named as one of the performer's on Fox's American Country New Year's Eve Live. The American Idol runner-up will join country music star Rodney Atkins for the special holiday event, which is set to air Saturday, December 31 from 11pm to 12.30am. Fox cameras will record live video of the performances from Las Vegas and New York City, where the New Year's Eve ball will drop into Times Square. Additional performers, as well as (more)...

Cowboy hats and 2012 spectacles will be in fashion when Fox rings in the New Year with a country-themed telecast starring Lauren Alaina and Rodney Atkins, TVLine has learned exclusively.

American Country New Year’s Eve Live (11:00 Et live) will focus on festivities from the Las Vegas strip and New York City’s Times Square; additional performers and a host will be announced soon, according to a Fox spokesperson.

Alaina was runner-up on Idol‘s tenth and most recent season; her latest single, “Georgia Peaches,” is a Top 40 single at country radio, and she’ll join Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan...

To Write Love on Her Arms (Twloha) was awarded a $1 million grant from Chase at the first-ever American Giving Awards (AGAs) on NBC on Friday.

The program, hosted by 22-time Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas, featured celebrity tributes to five charities selected through online voting. Stars including will.i.am, Miley Cyrus, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 50 Cent, and Rodney Atkins celebrated the accomplishments of the charities.

To Write Love on Her Arms is dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. Twloha exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

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Irish actor Colin Farrell was honoured for his charity work at a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday night

The Hollywood actor, whose son James suffers from Angelman Syndrome, was feted at the American Giving Awards for his work raising awareness about the condition.

Other stars who attended the inaugural event at L.A.'s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion included Miley Cyrus, who presented an award, 50 Cent, Gabrielle Union and Donald Sutherland, while guests were treated to performances by LeAnn Rimes, will.i.am and Rodney Atkins.

The 89th National Tree Lighting Ceremony took place Thursday, December 1 on the Ellipse at President’s Park in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was hosted by Carson Daly and included performances by One Republic, Rodney Atkins and six-time Grammy nominate singer-songwriter Marsha Ambrosius. The event also featured an appearance from Kermit the Frog, who read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” with First Lady Michelle Obama (he talked about the event during his appearance on CNN earlier that day). The ceremony marks the beginning of the four-week event sponsored by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s National Parks. According to the press release, the...

Mr. Kermit goes to Washington! With his career now back on top thanks to a hit movie, everyone's favorite Muppet (sorry, Elmo) was invited to D.C. on Thursday to help the first family light up the White House Christmas tree. And while the Black Eyed Peas, country music star Rodney Atkins and, of course, Santa were all in attendance, it was the green guy who definitely stole the spotlight. Upon joining first lady Michelle Obama for a reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," Kermit quickly made a connection. "You can call me Michelle," President Barack Obama's better half told her new felt friend. "That's really nice of you," replied Kermit....

Washington — The new National Christmas Tree is settling into its new digs just south of the White House.

President Barack Obama and his family officially marked the start of the Christmas season by lighting the tree in a ceremony just after dark Thursday.

The 26-foot Colorado blue spruce was planted in March on the Ellipse, a park that lies between the White House and the National Mall. Strong winds in February toppled the previous tree, which stood in the park since 1978.

In remarks delivered during the tree-lighting ceremony, Obama urged the crowd to be generous and to help others in need during the holidays.

"In this season of hope, let's help those who need it most: the homeless, the hungry, the sick and shut-in," he said. "In this season of plenty, let's reach out to those who struggle to find work or provide for their families."

Obama welcomed troops returning...

The Black Eyed Peas will help Us president Barack Obama light the National Christmas Tree at the White House tonight (December 1). The 'Just Can't Get Enough' group will be joined by The Muppets star Kermit the Frog and the Us first family at the Washington DC ceremony. Ellie Goulding, Big Time Rush, One Republic and Rodney Atkins will also be in attendance at the tree lighting, which is to be hosted by The Voice's Carson Daly. President Calvin Coolidge began the tradition of publicly lightning the White House's Christmas tree in (more)...

Washington -- The Black Eyed Peas and Kermit the Frog are joining the lineup of performers who will help light the National Christmas Tree near the White House.

Carson Daly will host the lighting ceremony Thursday. Performers will also include Big Time Rush, Ellie Goulding, the band OneRepublic, country star Rodney Atkins and singer Marsha Ambrosius.

President Barack Obama and his family will officially light the tree. This will be the 89th year for the holiday tree lighting. The tradition began with President Calvin Coolidge in 1923.

This is the first lighting of a new National Christmas Tree that was planted in March. It's a 26-foot-tall Colorado blue spruce from a New Jersey tree nursery. Strong winds in February toppled the last tree that had stood on the Ellipse since 1978.

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation have announced that President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their family will officially light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday, December 1 at the 89th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in President’s Park, one of America’s nearly 400 national parks.

The ceremony will be streamed Live online at www.thenationaltree.org beginning at 4:30pm Et with the exclusive National Christmas Tree Lighting pre-show.

Hosted by television and radio personality Carson Daly, this year’s National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony features a talented lineup of performers. Multi-platinum producer will.i.am of six-time Grammy-award winning musical group The Black Eyed Peas, pop sensation Big Time Rush and singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding will join the previously announced platinum selling band OneRepublic, country music star Rodney Atkins and six-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Marsha Ambrosius for this extraordinary evening of holiday fanfare.

Along with the usual assortment of balloons, "American Idol" star Scotty McCreery will be floating down Broadway during the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Season 10 "AI" champ will be joined by more than a dozen other acts, including Avril Lavigne, Cee Lo Green, Mary J. Blige, Cobra Starship, Rodney Atkins, Neil Diamond, Shelby Lynne and Ingrid Michaelson. As per usual, there will also be the casts of Broadway shows performing as well, including those from "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." What, no "Book of Mormon?" The annual parade takes place on...

Taking the stage to help spread holiday cheer will be stars from music, film, stage, sports and television, who are set to perform for the nation at Macy's famed red star mark on 34th Street. Stars joining the festivities this year include Rodney Atkins, the Big Apple Circus, Mary J. Blige, Cobra Starship, Neil Diamond, Michael Feinstein, The Fresh Beat Band, Cee Lo Green, Avril Lavigne, Shelby Lynne, Mannheim Steamroller, China Anne McClain, Scotty McCreery, Ingrid Michaelson, the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Savannah Outen, Power Rangers Samurai, cast of Broadway's Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Daniel Radcliffe and the cast of Broadway's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan, Willard Scott, cast of Broadway's Sister Act, cast of Broadway's Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, Straight No Chaser, Us Naval Academy Glee Club, Johnny Weir, and Zendaya.

Adele holds strong at #2, while Feist enters the chart at #7 with Metals.

By Gil Kaufman

Scotty McCreery

Photo: Fox

Scotty McCreery might have the right stuff to break the recent "American Idol" chart jinx. After last season's winner, Lee DeWyze, just barely cracked the top 20 with his debut last year (and was recently dropped by his label), teenage country crooner McCreery's debut, Clear As Day, will hit #1 on the Billboard albums chart next week on sales of 197,000, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan.

Following on the heels of the disappointing DeWyze debut and the #11 bow by season eight winner Kris Allen, McCreery's sales are the biggest for an "Idol" winner since David Cook moved 280,000 copies of his self-titled debut in 2008. And believe it or not, it was the first #1 debut by an "Idol" winner since season two's Ruben Studdard.

Further down the line, Canadian songbird Feist debuts at #7 with the feathery Metals,...

Next week, Scotty McCreery will become the first “American Idol” winner to land his debut album at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 since Ruben Studdard eight years ago. McCreery’s country set, “Clear As Day” looks like it will sell up towards 190,000 copies in its opening frame, according to Hits Daily Double. Three other sets are likely to bow in the top 10: Jack’s Mannequin’s “People and Things” at No. 7, Feist’s “Metals” at No. 9 and Rodney Atkins’ Take A Back Road” at No. 10 ,although it may be edged out by Mayday Parade’s self-titled set. (Read my Katie...

Rodney Atkins’ newest album is poised to become a best-seller, and even to debut in the top tier of the albums chart next week, all because of the “road.” “Take a Back Road” – the single – is one of the most beloved and successful tracks in the country singer’s history, while the album – of the same name – is poised to be among Atkins’ best-charting, with the help, too, of preceding single “Farmer’s Daughter.” Atkins is married, and with a 10-year-old son, and has a intense history as an adopted child, so his propensity to tackle...

Blink-182 score a #2 bow with Neighborhoods, with Adele right behind at #3.

By Gil Kaufman

J. Cole

Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage

It took a bit longer than he anticipated, but next week the wait will end for Roc Nation's J. Cole. The first signing to Jay-z's label can pop bottles tonight as his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, will snag the #1 spot on the Billboard albums chart next week thanks to sales of 217,000, according to figures provided by SoundScan.

After a string of lauded features and mixtapes, Cole is finally having his moment, which means that the long-awaited return of pop punkers Blink-182, Neighborhoods, has to settle for a #2 debut (151,000), while veteran indie godheads Wilco have a solid opening bid at #5 with their self-released The Whole Love (82,000). Two phalange-centric bands wrestled for a spot in the top 10, with former Christian rockers Switchfoot landing at #8 with Vice Verses (45,000), just barely...

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Tornadoes are ripping through the Midwest, flattening cities small and large, including Joplin, Mo. The affected cities will need help, and Brad Paisley and Alabama went on 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated on ABC) to do their part.

Paisley talked about his new album, 'This Is Country Music,' and then talked about relief efforts. He's donating royalties from his song 'Old Alabama' to the cause.

Paisley also explained Alabama's efforts. "They're spearheading a concert, it's called Bama Rising, for the tornado relief down there," he said.

Guests for the show, which will take place June 14 at the Bjcc Arena in Birmingham, Ala., will include Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley, Rodney Atkins, Darius Rucker, Kellie Pickler, Paisley and others.

 

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Tornadoes are ripping through the Midwest, flattening cities small and large, including Joplin, Mo. The affected cities will need help, and Brad Paisley and Alabama went on 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated on ABC) to do their part.

Paisley talked about his new album, 'This Is Country Music,' and then talked about relief efforts. He's donating royalties from his song 'Old Alabama' to the cause.

Paisley also explained Alabama's efforts. "They're spearheading a concert, it's called Bama Rising, for the tornado relief down there," he said.

Guests for the show, which will take place June 14 at the Bjcc Arena in Birmingham, Ala., will include Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley, Rodney Atkins, Darius Rucker, Kellie Pickler, Paisley and others.

 

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