Reba Mcentire

Latest Update News About Reba Mcentire Biography, John Schneider, Jimmy Smits, Gladys Knight, Erich Kunzel. The White House has long been a faithful supporter of country music, inviting  artists such as Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss, Faith Hill, Emmylou Harris and others to perform at various special events and functions throughout the year. And now, as the nation celebrates our 234th birthday, two country-music favorites will join the celebration.

Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are slated to appear on ‘A Capitol Fourth,’ the annual July 4 concert held on the west lawn of the Capitol and televised on PBS. Also appearing will be legendary singer Gladys Knight, Season 7 ‘American Idol’ finalist David Archuleta and the National Symphony Orchestra.

Other country artists taking part in Independence Day celebrations include Trace Adkins who’s headlining Nashville’s ‘Music City July 4: Let Freedom Sing!’ celebration, LeAnn Rimes, who’ll be performing on Macy’s annual televised 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Willie Nelson who hosts his star-studded ‘Backyard Summer Picnic’ and Charlie Daniels, who’s set to take the helm of America’s Opry Weekend ‘Star-Spangled Special.’

Barbara Mandrell Awards

Barbara Mandrell was at the CMA Awards 2009. Mandrell, a veteran country music singer, is pleased to be present at the 43rd Annual Country Music Association Awards. Mandrell had glowing praise for Taylor Swift. Obviously, Mandrell was happy to pass the baton to the younger generation of artists. She would be happy to have a rising star candle Swift.
Another veteran of the grace of the CMA Awards was George Strait. Strait’s brother, John Buddy Strait, 58, died and was found dead in his hotel room on 10 April 2009. George Strait showed no signs of aging while singing one of the classics.

It was night and Taylor Swift won the Female Vocalist of the Year, Artist of the Year, Album Of The Year and Best Video of the Year.