Brooks & Dunn (Associated Press file photo)

Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert, “American Idol” contender Jennifer Hudson, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Taylor Swift and Sugarland have been added as performers to “ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn – The Last Rodeo,” an all-star concert special that will be broadcast at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 23 on CBS.

Previously announced performers include Oklahoma natives Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts (which includes Joe Don Rooney of Picher), Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban.

During the tribute concert special,…

Tim McGraw (Associated Press file photo)

Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Kellie Pickler are the latest additions to the artist lineup for 2010 CMA Music Festival, set for June 10-13 in Nashville, Tenn.

Previously announced artists include Oklahoma natives Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire and Rascal Flatts, which includes Joe Don Rooney of Picher. Others previously announced include Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker,  Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band. All of the announced artists will perform during the nightly concerts at LP…

Taylor Swift performs Sept. 27, 2009 at Tulsa’s BOK Center. (Photo by Sherry Brown/Tulsa World file)

The BOK Center is projected to mark a monumental milestone Saturday at the Tulsa Oilers’ matchup with Missouri. The Tulsa venue will be recognizing the arena’s 1 millionth patron to attend an event since the arena opened in September 2008.

The lucky patron will be given an array of prizes in commemoration of this event, including a suite at a Tulsa Oilers game next season, concert T-shirts and other memorabilia, according to a…

Carrie Underwood (Associated Press file photo)

Miranda Lambert

From Wednesday’s The Oklahoman.

Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert and Checotah native Carrie Underwood each will compete for six trophies at the 45^th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

Oklahoma artists Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn and Rascal Flatts also have earned nominations for the 2010 ACM Awards.

McEntire, who was raised in Chockie, and Shelton, who also lives in Tishomingo, read the nominations live Tuesday on CBS’ “The Early Show.” Shelton’s enthusiasm was apparent as…

Carrie Underwood tearfully accepts the award for entertainer of the year at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5, 2009. The Checotah native will have the chance to defend her title at the 45th Annual ACM Awards in April. (Associated Press file photo)

Oklahoma-born stars Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton announced this morning the nominees for the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards. The awards show will air live April 18 from Las Vegas on CBS.

* Nominees with Oklahoma ties…

Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton read the nominees for the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards live this morning on CBS’ “The Early Show” in New York. (CBS photo)

Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn and Rascal Flatts will represent Oklahoma during the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

McEntire, who was raised in Chockie, and Shelton, who also lives in Tishomingo, read the nominations live Tuesday on CBS’ “The Early Show.” Shelton’s enthusiasm was apparent as he announced the…

From Tuesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman.

‘We all got a hillbilly bone’
Blake Shelton’s new album a redneck celebration

Blake Shelton believes every person harbors an inner hillbilly.

As the chorus to his latest hit declares, “We all got a hillbilly bone down deep inside/No matter where you from you just can’t hide it/And when the band starts banging and the fiddle saws/You can’t help but hollering, Yee Haw!”

“Everybody’s got something about ’em that they do that’s country, whether they even realize it or not. Whether…

Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton is building a lot of excitement for his sixth studio album, “Hillbilly Bone,” dropping today, with multiple national TV performances and print features in support of the new album.

Starting this morning, Shelton will appear on several national TV shows, performing the Top 10 title track from the album.

Today, Shelton is performing the fastest-rising single of his career, “Hillbilly Bone,” and co-hosting the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Award nomination announcement with Reba McEntire on CBS’ “The Early Show.” He then…

Blake Shelton (The Oklahoman Archives photo)

Reba McEntire

Oklahoma natives Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton will read the list of nominees for the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards live at about 7:15 a.m. today on CBS’ “The Early Show.”

Shelton, who was born in Ada and lives in Tishomingo, will also perform on the show. He is releasing his new album, “Hillbilly Bone,” today. (Look for my interview with Blake about the album right here on the blog.)

McEntire, who grew up in Chockie, will again…

Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton is releasing his sixth album, “Hillbilly Bone,” today.

In honor of this occasion, we’re marking Blake Shelton Day here on BAM’s Blog.

Look for my recent interview with the Tishomingo resident, along with news on his upcoming TV appearances, his thoughts on Twitter and more.

Also, the Ada native and fellow Oklahoma-born star Reba McEntire are announcing at about 7:15 a.m. today the nominations for the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards. After the announcement, check back here at BAM’s Blog for the…