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Gary can look good in anything....but this outfit I am not sure about!!!

A message for the fans from Joshua Scott Jones To all of our fans and to those whom it may concern, God has been on my heart to announce and make public that I have entered a rehabilitation and treatment facility to address issues related to alcohol and substance abuse. Hundreds of thousands of people in the world struggle with these battles daily, therefore I am sincerely grateful for all thoughts and prayers at this very poignant juncture in my life and career. I would also like to thank my family, friends, record label and management team for being so supportive and having an active hand in my recovery process. Thank you and God bless. --Joshua Scott Jones

Mike Weatherford  | SHOW REVIEW Elton John's 'Million Dollar Piano' more genuine, sentimental JASON BEAN/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Elton John debuts his show "The Million Dollar Piano" Thursday in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. »  Buy this photo Enlarge JASON BEAN/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Elton John debuts his show "The Million Dollar Piano" Thursday in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. »  Buy this photo Tools Email Print Save Post to Digg Post to Google Buzz Post to StumbleUpon Post to reddit Share RSS Review Elton John "The Million Dollar Piano" 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, continuing Oct. 6-23 Colosseum at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South $55-$500 (731-7333) Grade: A- MORE COLUMNS Wyrick magic show on hiatus Laughs at comedy clubs hit-or-miss Elton John returning to Caesars with 'The Million Dollar Piano' Here's hoping creativity succeeds Old formula gives Four Queens' revived 'La...

THE EARLIEST RECORDINGS BY THE BEATLES TO BE RELEASED IN ONE COMPLETE COLLECTION FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NORTH AMERICA ON THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY   THE BEATLES WITH TONY SHERIDAN: FIRST RECORDINGS: 50th Anniversary Edition AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 8th (Time Life)   Deluxe Packaging Includes Rare and Candid Photos by Astrid Kirchherr, Signed Contracts and Personal Biographies Handwritten by Each Member in 1961   Fairfax, VA (September 29, 2011) --- 50 years after The Beatles first entered a recording studio, the complete collection of those tracks will be available for the first time in North America when  THE BEATLES WITH TONY SHERIDAN: FIRST RECORDINGS: 50th Anniversary Edition , is released to stores November 8th on Time Life.  The 2-CD set comes with a specially-designed book that is a historical trove of concert and intimate photos taken by Astrid Kirchherr and others who were with The Beatl...

DIERKS BENTLEY’S MILES & MUSIC FOR KIDS SELLS OUT TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE IN CHICAGO Nashville, TN – (Sept. 29, 2011) – Multi-platinum country music star Dierks Bentley’s  Miles & Music for Kids  charity motorcycle ride and concert in Chicago, IL on Oct. 9 is sold out.  This marks the event’s fastest advance sell out in its six year history. Thousands of fans will join Bentley for the outdoor block party next Sunday to raise money for Chicago’s Children’s Memorial Hospital. Artists slated to join Bentley for the jam-style concert include Eli Young Band, Jerrod Niemann, Tyler Reeve, Matt Mason and welcoming station US99’s Lisa Dent as emcee. "It's further proof that country music fans and bikers have the biggest hearts out there," said Bentley. "It's always fun taking this event into new cities and raising money for the local hospitals.  We are looking forward to a big day in Chicago! " Over the event’s six-year history, it has raised an impressive ...

Paul English’s former tour bus to be auctioned at Classic Car event (10/22/2011) September 21st, 2011 www.ccpauctions.com This bus was used by Paul English, Willie Nelson’s drummer. You can see the picture of his boots and hat on the back of the bus. 1986 Eagle Motorcoach To be auctioned on Saturday, October 22, 2011 Transmission: Automatic This 1986 Eagle shell was purchased new from Eagle and manufactured by Florida Coach, Inc. and converted into an Entertainer Sleeper Model. Upon completion the bus was leased to Willie Nelson for touring the US and Canada. They continued to use it until 1989. Features include Front and rear lounge, full bathroom with large shower, six full sleeping bunks with seating for 12, climate controlled interior, onboard diesel generator when not plugged into power supply, 2 TV’s, 2 stereo systems, all new plumbing, professionally restored interior, exterior and engine, and original art murals by Rainmaker. For more information, and to bid on the bus,...

Willie Nelson & Family Show in Akron, Ohio rescheduled for November 4, 2011. September 27th, 2011 www.wkyc.com AKRON — The Akron Civic Theater says the Willie Nelson show scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. This change allows Nelson to perform as part of a benefit concert that has been organized to assist those suffering from the devastating fires in and around his hometown of Austin, TX. Tickets for the Oct. 18th concert will be honored on Nov. 4th.

BURNS & POE JOIN UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE STAFFERS TO REINFORCE “ I NEED A JOB”  SENTIMENT NASHVILLE,  Tenn. (September 28, 2011)– In learning via an early morning newscast about the plight of the United States Postal Service workers and their plan to rally nationwide with the hope to save their jobs, Burns & Poe  (Keith Burns/Michelle Poe) was moved to lend its voice in their plea.  Postal workers across the country rallied yesterday at various locations with the objective to be heard--sending a message that cutting jobs isn't the answer to solving the budget crisis and that other avenues need to be exhausted before resorting to U.S.P.S job losses. The postal service is currently contemplating the close of thousands of post offices, which would leave more than 100,000 workers without jobs. In an impromptu appearance to support their cause, Keith Burns appeared at the rally held on Church Street in Nashville, in front of Representative Jim Cooper’...

Dierks Bentley celebrated his eighth career No. one “Am I The Only One” yesterday with co-writers Jon Randall and Jim Beavers  at Losers  in Nashville, TN.  In the spirit of the song, Bentley presented personalized bottles of Patron to celebrate the smash hit.   Photo L to R: Jim Beavers, Dierks Bentley and Jon Randall. Photo Credit: Eric England

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Martina McBride to Perform the National Anthem at NFL  Breast Cancer Awareness Kick-Off Game On October 2nd in Baltimore NASHVILLE, T N  (September 28, 2011) -  Republic Nashville superstar Martina McBride will perform the National Anthem before the October 2 NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets. The game, including Martina’s performance, will be broadcast nationally on NBC at 8:30 PM EST. The Oct 2 game is the first of several NFL Breast Cancer Awareness games during the month of October. Beginning October 2 and continuing throughout the month,  NFL Breast Cancer Awareness games will feature game balls with pink ribbon decals used for every down, pink equipment worn by the players, pink coins used for the coin toss, pink goal post padding in the end zones and breast cancer awareness track jackets for cheerleaders. Martina is the perfect artist to perform the National Anthem at the game since her latest single...

THE BAND PERRY’S HIT SINGLE,  ‘IF I DIE YOUNG , ’  GOES PLATINUM IN CANADA! NASHVILLE, TN  (September 28, 2011) -- The Band Perry achieved platinum certification in Canada for selling more than 80,000 copies of their hit single “If I Die Young,” from their debut self-titled album on Republic Nashville. While in the midst of their Canadian tour with Keith Urban in Calgary,  the sibling trio was honored with a plaque presentation. "Our company loves The Band Perry and we remain committed to them both short and long term, congrats on this amazing achievement here in Canada!" stated UMG President, Randy Lennox. On September 11, The Band Perry played “If I Die Young” at the Gala Dinner at the Canadian Country Music Awards in Hamilton, Ontario. This powerful and heartfelt song is also nominated for three CMA’s in the United States, while members of the group earned five total nods. Earlier this year they won the 2011 CMT Music Award USAWEEKEND Breakthrough Video...

RASCAL FLATTS INVITED TO JOIN GRAND OLE OPRY Formal Induction to Take Place October 8 During Opry’s 86 th  Birthday Bash Airing Live on GAC * NASHVILLE , Tenn.   - (September 27, 2011) – The most awarded country group of the past decade, Rascal Flatts, was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry this evening by Opry member Vince Gill.  The vocal group-- Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney-- will be formally inducted into the Opry family during the Opry’s 86 th  birthday weekend, Sat., Oct. 8. The show will air live at 8 p.m. Central on GAC: Great American Country. Footage of tonight’s invitation can be seen at  opry.com .  After the group concluded a performance of the hit “Bless The Broken Road,” Gill surprised them on stage, sharing that the three members of the group owed him $500 from a golf game bet last week. “You would think that after hit record after hit record and millions of records sold, they’d come up with the five hundred bucks, but noooooo...