Live Daily — Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit [ tickets ] will hit a few West Coast venues next month to support his latest solo effort, "Expando," which dropped last month. The brief trek gets underway Dec. 7 in Portland, OR, traveling down the Pacific Coast ... more info

ACountry — 2009 CMA Awards winners will be announced live tonight (November 11) live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on ABC-TV.  Taylor Swift kicks off the show, plus don’t miss performances by Sugarland, Jamey Johnson and Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Broo... more info

ACountry — 2009 CMA Awards performers include Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Jamey Johnson and Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Martin... more info

The 9513 Country Music — In a press release from Rural Rhythm Records, Melonie Cannon revealed that she’s been battling an addiction to prescription medications and in light of that revelation, Rural Rhythm is offering a free download of her song “Send a Little Love.” ... more info

In a press release from Rural Rhythm Records, Melonie Cannon revealed that she’s been battling an addiction to prescription medications and in light of that revelation, Rural Rhythm is offering a free download of her song “Send a Little Love.” ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — While no stranger to the CMAs -- Kid Rock performed his ubiquitous Skynyrd-ode "All Summer Long" on the telecast last year -- the artist remains more closely aligned to the rock 'n' roll world than the country one. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Country Music Assn. Awards continue to bolster their crossover appeal. The awards, set for next Wednesday in Nashville, have added Kid Rock to their performance lineup. While no stranger to the CMAs -- Kid Rock performed his ubiquitous Skynyrd-od... more info

People.com — The Nov. 11 event will also feature Martina McBride, the Judds and Lee Ann Womack more info

Live Daily — Blues and folky melancholy dominated the first intimate showcase performance by Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit [ tickets ], who is hopscotching across the country to support his Oct. 20 release, "Expando." Tunes from the new album dominated the ... more info

MTV.com News — Stars perform tracks by LL Cool J, Beastie Boys and other acts from the legendary imprint. Eminem performs at the VH1's "Hip Hop Honors" Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images BROOKLYN, New York — Usually when hip-hop heads new and old gat... more info