Reuters — NASHVILLE (Billboard) - When Trace Adkins rolled into Spencer, Iowa, on September 20, 2009, to headline the Clay County Fair, little did the veteran country singer know that the date would change the course of his career. more info

CMT — Updated: July 8, 2010 Got to participate in the 1st Annual NRA Country Charity Shoot during CMA Music Fest -- had a good time hanging out with some great guys ... Mike Helton, Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins ... July 1, 2010 Hey Y'all -- Hope everyone is... more info

CMT — If you feel like there aren't very many mainstream country artists releasing albums this summer, you're right. The next big project is Blake Shelton's second Six Pak on Aug. 10 -- which is coincidentally about six weeks away. Trace Adkins' Cowboy's B... more info

The 9513 Country Music — A few details from Steve Martin’s leaked tour rider: Wardrobe: Nothing constricting or scratchy, except for Steve’s thong. Venue must have Bela Fleck on speed dial, in case Steve’s feeling lazy. Golf cart(s) must be available to transport Stev... more info

CMT — Early on in his newest video, Trace Adkins tells us not to expect a romantic ballad -- and he was kind of stating the obvious anyway because the title is "This Ain't No Love Song." But that begs the question, "So, what kind of song is it?" With seduc... more info

CMT — New videos from 10 different artists, making up CMT Big New Music Weekend, were screened this week by the CMT New Music Video Evaluation team. They saw new works from Lady Antebellum, Reba, Alan Jackson, Danny Gokey, James Otto, Jessie James, LeAnn R... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - When he premiered new single "Yerbatero" during the World Cup opening ceremonies, Juanes returned to his rock 'n' roll roots -- the guitar-driven track's twangy lines are as clearly identifiable as their performer is. Co-produc... more info

CNN Showbiz — The stylist is holding up a black blazer that's easily as big as a Hefty trash bag. "What size is that?" I ask. "It's Trace-size," replies the stylist. "Everything has to be custom made for him, even his jeans." more info

Mjsbigblog — Kellie Pickler performed at the CMA Festival 2010 last night at LP field, along with Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and headliner, Blake Shelton. Check out photos of Kellie after the jump. Photos after the JUMP… more info

CMT — If anyone thought that Kid Rock was going to tone things down for his hosting duties at the 2010 CMT Music Awards (really, you did?), those ideas were quickly laid to rest by his rebel-rousing, hard-rocking opening number. Featuring a bunch of his Na... more info