Aside from their planned performances for the 42nd Annul CMA Awards, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be responsible for hosting duties. Good choice, or not? Sound off in the comments. (via Country Aircheck newsletter) Disney launched a new Na... more info

ET Online — ET has the latest... The 42nd Country Music Awards are coming! CMA nominees Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will co-host the show, airing November 12 on ABC -- and ET's got 'em! "Hopefully you will not see any wardrobe malfunction," jokes Ca... more info

The Grand Ole Opry plans to honor Little Jimmy Dickens status as the longest standing member with a Signature Show celebrating his 60th Opry Anniversary on Nov. 1. Trace Adkins, George Jones, and Brad Paisley are among the artists that are scheduled ... more info

The Grand Ole Opry plans to honor Little Jimmy Dickens status as the longest standing member with a Signature Show celebrating his 60th Opry Anniversary on Nov. 1. Trace Adkins, George Jones, and Brad Paisley are among the artists that are scheduled ... more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - It might seem a bit of a paradox that after winning the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music's male vocalist titles, Brad Paisley turned to mostly instrumental work on his new album. more info

Idolator — I know that Brad Paisley's forthcoming album Play is supposed to be mostly instrumental, but jeez, man, how is that guitar supposed to swing if there's nobody to give it that first push? Or is it just going to move through the power of those awf... more info

ACountry — 2008 CMA Awards nominations were announced today (September 10) on Good Morning America and CMT Insider.  Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts announced select categories from the Good Morning America studios, and CMT’s Lance Smith and Katie Cook ann... more info

Idolator — Kenny Chesney's penchant for soaking his fans in booze and good times was no doubt a factor in him picking up yet another Entertainer Of The Year nomination from the Country Music Assocation Awards, where he's the current holder of that title. The CM... more info

People.com — Kenny Chesney gets 7 nods and Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts also nab honors more info

ET Online — Carrie Underwood has crooned her way to the Country Music Association's heart! It was announced today that the former "American Idol" and current chart-topper's Carnival Ride was nominated for Album of the Year, along with Kenny Chesney's Just W... more info