Sugarland – Back In Action

All ears will be on Jennifer Nettles tonight when Sugarland performs in Bend, Ore. This is Sugarland’s first concert in about 2 weeks. The last time they performed was July 17 in Fresno, Calif. They were no-shows the next two nights in San Francisco and Los Angeles because Nettles was told to rest her voice. But, they’re getting ready for tonight’s performance.

Dolly Parton’s “9 To 5″ To Close On Broadway; Tour To Start In Nashville

When it comes to Dolly Parton’s musical “9 to 5,” New York’s loss will be Nashville’s gain. The show will end its Broadway run on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. But, Dolly is getting ready for the musical to tour the country. The first stop will be Nashville a year from this September. Although the show will leave Broadway, Dolly says she “couldn’t have asked for a better experience” for her first Broadway show.

Gretchen Wilson – Starting Record Label

WHAT A REBOUND! Goodbye, Sony. Hello, Redneck Records. Gretchen Wilson has decided that she is opening up her own new label. She has hardly missed a musical beat from the moment it was announced she and Sony were ending their relationship. Gretchen says by starting her own record label she’ll be able to get her music to fans faster. She says she’s high-strung and moves quickly. So, if things go as planned, she will release a new single in September and an album in November. She says it’ll have “a gritty Southern rock feel to it.”

Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts – Among Top Concerts

Kenny Chesney and Rascal Flatts are in the top-10 this week of money-making concerts. Kenny is in fourth place and Rascal Flatts are in ninth. Keith Urban is in 11th. And, Taylor Swift is 14th when it comes to country acts. The rankings are based on how much money each concert grosses per city. The top money-making concert is Elton John and Billy Joel.

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