Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Plan Another Tour
Six years after Faith Hill and Tim McGraw thrilled concert audiences with their Soul 2 Soul tour, country's power couple reportedly are readying a joint return to the stage. The in-the-round arena outing, which is expected to comprise roughly 70 dates, will begin April 21 and run all the way through Labor Day. No opening acts will be booked for the trek. The couple's last tour in 2000 grossed nearly $50 million and drew almost 950,000 people to 63 shows - 60 of which were sold out.

Bentley Signs Up for Chesney's Cruise
Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town are among the country music acts scheduled to perform for fans during Kenny Chesney's upcoming cruise to the Bahamas. Blue County, Catherine Britt and Hot Apple Pie are also on deck for the cruise that departs Miami on Feb. 27 and returns March 3. The voyage includes a private concert by Chesney on an undisclosed island in the Bahamas. Prices for the cruise range from $899 to $2,399 per person -- depending on room size and the number of travelers occupying the room. The event is being promoted by Chesney's fan club. More details here!

Billy Ray Cyrus & Daughter Film Disney Movie
Get ready for Bily Ray Cyrus and his daughter Miley, because they're getting ready for you. The dad-and-daughter team are readying their new Disney Channel sitcom, "Hannah Montana." The premise of the comedy is that Miley lives with her older brother and widowed dad, who's a songwriter. But she also has a secret identity, unknown to her school friends. In her secret double life, she is the world-famous pop star Hannah Montana. Disney is preparing to premiere the show in March.

Rascal Flatts Announce 2006 Tour
Rascal Flatts will launch its 2006 tour, called the Me and My Gang tour, on Feb. 2 in Grand Rapids, Mich. The 21-city tour, which covers the eastern U.S., will conclude March 25 in Lafayette, La. Blake Shelton will hold the middle slot, and Keith Anderson and Jason Aldean will alternate as opening acts on selected dates. "We could not be more happy to get back out on the road to see our fans," says lead singer Gary LeVox. "We aim to make our live shows better every year and to give a reason for our fans to come back again and again," says bassist Jay DeMarcus. Fans will enjoy three hours of entertainment including a 90-minute set with Rascal Flatts. The tour will employ nearly 90 people, nine buses and nine semi-trucks. The reigning CMA group of the year, Rascal Flatts will release a new album in the spring.

How Jo Dee Messina Stays In Shape
To keep in shape, Jo Dee Messina is militant – no sugar, only good carbs like brown rice & sweet potatoes. She has protein every meal & drinks 64 ounces of water a day! Wow...

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