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CMT News Provided courtesy of: http://www.cmt.com/news/ All the news from country music's most reliable source. HOT DISH: Willie Nelson Revisits History With New Record Deal Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:04:04 EST 2012-02-06T06:04:04-05:00 - The great Willie Nelson, the record makingest man of the entire kit-and-kaboodle, is taking a step back in history to sign with Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Entertainment. Tim McGraw's Long-Delayed Emotional Traffic Tops Album Chart Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:04:13 EST 2012-02-04T18:04:13-05:00 - Emotional Traffic, Tim McGraw's long-delayed album that Curb Records argued in court wasn't up to par, debuts resoundingly this week at No. 1. Nielsen SoundScan reports it has sold 67,530 copies. Tyler, Underwood Jam at CMT Crossroads Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:00 EST 2012-02-03T17:04:00-05:00 - Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood are throwing a huge Super Bowl party as they team up for CMT Crossroads: Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood Live From Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam. Dierks Bentley Feels at "Home" at Ryman Show Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:00 EST 2012-02-03T16:40:00-05:00 - On the surface, Dierks Bentley booked his show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Thursday night (Feb. 2) to preview material from his new album, Home. 10 Country Artists Scoring Platinum, Gold in 2011 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:05:00 EST 2012-02-02T18:05:00-05:00 - Country artists from Jason Aldean to Carrie Underwood fared well on the year-end list of gold and platinum honors, which were released Wednesday (Feb. 1) by the RIAA. NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Second, Updated Edition of the Encyclopedia of Country Music Catches Up on Some Things Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:20:00 EST 2012-02-02T15:20:00-05:00 - I realize that not everyone will get all worked up about this, but here at the CMT shop, everyone is pretty much pleased that we have received the long-awaited second edition of the Encyclopedia of Country Music. Rascal Flatts Invite Three Bands on Summer Tour Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:29:00 EST 2012-02-02T10:29:00-05:00 - Rascal Flatts will travel across the U.S. with three more country groups this summer as they launch the American Band tour. Thompson Square Share 10 Grammy-Winning Country Duets Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:24:00 EST 2012-02-01T17:24:00-05:00 - Although they're practically inseparable, Thompson Square's Keifer and Shawna Thompson weren't together when they landed their first Grammy nomination this year. Taylor Swift Earns More Platinum, Gold Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:21:00 EST 2012-01-31T17:21:00-05:00 - Taylor Swift received four certifications from the RIAA in January, leading the list of country artists who reached significant sales milestones. Darrell Scott, Gretchen Peters Lead New Independent Albums Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST 2012-01-31T12:00:00-05:00 - Nashville singer-songwriters Darrell Scott and Gretchen Peters are among the independent musicians releasing new albums on Tuesday (Jan. 31). Redemption Reveals Josh Gracin as Full-fledged Songwriter, Producer Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST 2012-01-30T16:00:00-05:00 - Since his new album includes no song by that title, it seems relevant to ask Josh Gracin why he named it Redemption. Who or what is being redeemed? Gene Watson Launches New Album With Rare Nashville Show Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:55:00 EST 2012-01-30T15:55:00-05:00 - In his first Nashville show in more than four years, vocal wonder Gene Watson played to a full and enthusiastic house Sunday night (Jan. 29) at the 3rd & Lindsley night club. Backing him was his five-piece Farewell Party Band. HOT DISH: Craig Morgan in My Kitchen Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:04:18 EST 2012-01-30T06:04:18-05:00 - When Craig Morgan dropped by my kitchen last week, he brought me potted lavender. Toby Keith and Luke Bryan Claim Top Ranked Album and Song Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:04:14 EST 2012-01-28T18:04:14-05:00 - Toby Keith's Clancy's Tavern and Luke Bryan's "I Don't Want This Night to End" are this week's top album and song, says Billboard. 10 Prime Hits: Texas Cities Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:25:00 EST 2012-01-27T15:25:00-05:00 - "The stars at night ... shine big and bright. ... deep in the heart of Texas!"