Guardian Music — The wizened rockers made more money than any other touring band this decade, earning almost $1bn over 264 gigsThe Rolling Stones are the decade's top-grossing live performers, according to Billboard, generating almost $1bn over 264 gigs. The Stones b... more info

MTV.com News — Stones concerts raked in $869 million in the 2000s, according to Billboard. By Gil Kaufman Madonna Photo: Daniel Mihailescu/ AFP/ Getty Images It should come as no surprise to anyone who saw one of their multiple massive tours that classic... more info

CMT — By now, you've probably heard that Mr. I-Swear-I'm-Not-Touring (Kenny Chesney) surprised his pal Sammy Hagar at the opening of his Cabo Wabo Cantina in the Planet Hollywood in Vegas. (Which is, incidentally, the exact same kind of place Toby Keith si... more info

CMT — Now, I'll be the first to tell you that my dream Christmas holiday would be spent on a tropical island with twinkling lights hanging in palm trees. On this blistery, cold day in Nashville, I find myself transporting my mind and soul south of the bord... more info

CMT — Just when you thought you'd seen everything, concert-wise, this new HullabaLOU thing pops up out of nowhere. Or more precisely, Louisville, Ky. And have you seen the lineup for this fest that runs July 23-25? I never thought I'd see the day when Kenn... more info

Topix — Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, will host music stars including Bon Jovi and Kenny Chesney during a three-day festival that officials hope can boost the track's income. more info

CMT — Even being nominated, they say, is an honor. But after years of watching country awards shows, I have to say it that it felt so strange to NOT have Kenny Chesney accepting anything at last night's CMA Awards with a heartfelt speech about being from E... more info

Allmusic Blog — Recent Saturday Night Live host Taylor Swift made history at the Country Music Awards, becoming the youngest artist ever to win the Entertainer of the Year award, beating three-time winner Kenny Chesney. Swift also snagged the awards for Female Vocal... more info

MTV.com News — Swift wins in every category in which she's nominated, while crossover singer Rucker wins New Artist of the Year.By Kyle Anderson Taylor Swift Photo: Jon Kopaloff/ Getty Images This year's CMA Awards broke the mold of usual suspects, with ... more info

Live Daily — It was an evening of firsts at Wednesday's (11/11) 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards, with Taylor Swift [ tickets ] and Darius Rucker [ tickets ] breaking new ground during the ceremony. Country cutie Swift became the youngest winner of... more info