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Country Music Fans LOOK! One-Of-A-Kind Guitars Up for Auction!

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The Fourth Annual Guitars of the Stars Benefit Auction is giving country fans the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind guitars inspired and autographed by everyone from the Opry’s newest member to the Coal Miner’s Daughter. The event is scheduled for Thurs., June 7, 5 p.m. at The CMA Music Fest Buckle Stage at 4th Ave. and Broadway in downtown Nashville. The event is open to the public, and all proceeds from the auction will benefit the Opry Trust Fund which assists members of the country music community in need.

Among the stars confirmed to contribute guitars they’ve autographed as inspired by their current singles or signature songs, hobbies, and individual styles are Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Hunter Hayes, Merle Haggard, Casey James, Loretta Lynn, The Band Perry, Kellie Pickler, and Keith Urban. In honor of the group’s latest smash, Opry member group Rascal Flatts has contributed a banjo to the event. Guitar art was provided by Nashville visual artists Lucie Rice, Amanda Sears, and Cindy Wunsch.

In addition to providing one of the guitars for auction, country newcomer, 19 Recordings/BNA Records artist, and American Idol Season 9 alumni Casey James is set to co-host the auction and perform for the auction crowd. 650 AM-WSM radio and GAC television personality Bill Cody will join James as host.

The Opry Trust Fund has for more than 40 years assisted members of the country music community in need of help with medical bills, living expenses, utilities, rent, and food.

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Top Country Tweets of the Week – April 29th

Band Perry

10. It may not have been in the budget to fly to Paris, but @TheBandPerry made the next best stop for their latest video shoot. “Shooting our new Postcard From Paris music video in New Orleans! -np”

9. The weather has been crazy this year, @BrettEldredge “is always prepared though. “Holy hail storm Nashville! Looks like I’m gonna have to put on my football helmet again! Bringin back Tight End skillz!”

8. @BradleyGaskin is new to the country music charts, but he is still grateful for what he does. “I’m so thankful the good lord above lets me do what I do……..sang country music !! Yeeeeee haw !!”

7. Dear @CharlieDaniels, I’m pretty sure the rest of the industry feels the same way about you – here’s to another 75! “Little Jimmy Dickens is a national treasure At the age of 91 he still knows how to truly entertain people,I hope he lives another 91 years.”

6. Busy promoting his new single @ThomasRhett is racking up those frequent flyer miles.  “I am boarding my 4th plane.. Today”

Little Big Town

5. I’m glad to hear that @LBTmusic survived this. I hope for many more records to come! “Think we might die in this cab. In case we don’t make it, our new record is really good btw.”

4. Is it just me or should @BlakeShelton do this every night on a tour with Miranda? “Such an unbelievable experience to stand a side and watch my wife shred faces in concert….”

3. @TaylorSwift13 may not be on a tour of world domination right now, but she is working on a new album. “Sitting in my kitchen. Listening to music. Don’t want to go to bed.Was in the studio tonight. Writing tomorrow. Should go to bed. Ok I will.”

2. I don’t think Disney would like @Miranda_Lambert’s idea for an eighth dwarf. “I want to be the 8th dwarf and I want my name to be ‘pissed’”

Dierks Bentley on WhoSay
1. @DierksBentley recently hit a million miles on his bus and soon will be reaching a milestone with his truck.  I want to know how much of his life has been spent in transportation. “198,289 miles later, the inside of my truck looks the same it did the day my dad and i drove it to nashville…”

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Charlie Daniels Honored by Tennessee Lawmakers

Charlie Daniels

The Tennessee Senate paid tribute to country music legend Charlie Daniels Wednesday morning.  Daniels sang the national anthem before being honored with a resolution.

Daniels is best known for his 1979 hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” The Charlie Daniels Band earned a Grammy for best country vocal for the song.

The 75-year-old told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he’s glad to be honored by his state and that he’s feeling “real good.”

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Christmas 4 Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament Raises Big Bucks

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On April 10th, golfers hit the course with their favorite sports and music celebrities raising over $32,000 during the inaugural 2012 Christmas 4 Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament Presented By: PREVOST at Pine Creek Golf Course in Mount Juliet, TN. This year’s co-hosts Tennessee Titans Placekicker, Rob Bironas and 2011 ICM “Bluegrass Artist of the Year,” The Roys and their fellow teammates, artists, and musicians including Brett Kern, Troy Gentry, Colin McCarthy, Buddy Jewell, Joe Diffie, Craig Stevens, Tracy Lawrence, Tim Shaw, Keith Burns and Doyle Lawson enjoyed a day of fun that will give Middle Tennessee children the chance to experience the gift of giving during the Christmas season. For more information on Christmas 4 Kids visit www.christmas4kids.org.

“The 2012 Christmas 4 Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament Presented By: PREVOST was a hit for everyone involved,” said Debbie Lamberson. “We raised over $32,000 that will help local children experience the gift of giving this Christmas. I am truly excited to see the look on every one of the children’s faces this December as they shop for their friends and family.”

“Elaine and I have been supporters of Christmas 4 Kids for several years now, but this is our first time co-hosting an event for the organization,” said Lee Roy of The Roys. “We are grateful to all the golfers who participated knowing the money raised will give children the opportunity to buy Christmas presents for their friends and family.”

This year the course featured themed holes and challenges including a Hole-In-One prize, a Ball in Chip Challenge, a Las Vegas Trip Hole, and Closest to the Pin Challenge where participants competed for the chance to win a $25,000 cash prize, a jar of Popcorn Sutton’s Tennessee White Whiskey, a $1,000 cash prize, and a FREE Zoom teeth whitening experience. After the tournament the participants enjoyed a live performance by several of the celebrities taking part in the event including The Roys, Tracy Lawrence, Troy Gentry, Nathan Douglas, and Eric Lee Beddingfield. During a live auction, hands were flying for the chance to win the lyrics to “Devil Went Down to Georgia” handwritten by Charlie Daniels himself, a guitar signed by the Tennessee Titans and the opportunity to see Montgomery Gentry in concert.

In addition to the golf tournament Christmas 4 Kids features other events throughout the year including the annual Charlie Daniels & Friends Concert in November and the Tour Bus show in December. For more information on these events and how to get involved with Christmas 4 Kids visit www.christmas4kids.org

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Charlie Daniels Recovering From Smart Eye Surgery

Charlie Daniels

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Charlie Daniels is recovering from two eye surgeries this week to remove cataracts and improve his overall vision, which has been declining over the years.

Charlie’s eyesight has been bad most of his life, in fact he has worn very strong glasses for 68 years since a high fever damaged his eyesight at age 7.

“I’m going to get started out here and be able to see without glasses for the first time in 68 years,” the 75-year-old Daniels told Nashville’s News 2.

Dr. Ming Wang performed a revolutionary new procedure called Smart Eye Surgery.  In fact, Charlie is one of the first patients to receive the procedure.

The procedure was successful, and Charlie is recovering, and excited about not having to wear glasses or contacts anymore.

“I’m just looking forward to not having to reach up and pat around the table for glasses when I get up in the morning to see where I’m going,” he said.

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