November 25, 2011
They're American Girls !
Aussie Audrey Auld and Canadian Ashley Robertson both officially became US citizens at ceremonies last week. Both posted ceremony pics on their facebook pages.
Wed on 11/11
Two Country gals tied the knot on Remembrance Day.
Sunny Sweeney tied the knot in Las Vegas, marrying long-time beau, Jeff Hellmer, a sergeant with the Austin Police Department, whilst Jessica Andrews and her longtime boyfriend, singer-songwriter Marcel Chagnon, also walked down the aisle. Jessica confirmed the news via her official Twitter page - “It’s official … I’M A MARRIED WOMAN!!!”
Sunny Sweeney tied the knot in Las Vegas, marrying long-time beau, Jeff Hellmer, a sergeant with the Austin Police Department, whilst Jessica Andrews and her longtime boyfriend, singer-songwriter Marcel Chagnon, also walked down the aisle. Jessica confirmed the news via her official Twitter page - “It’s official … I’M A MARRIED WOMAN!!!”
Yandell back with Chet
Paul Yandell, a noted Nashville studio guitarist who spent 25 years as Chet Atkins' sideman, died near Nashville at age 76 following a lengthy illness.
A native of Kentucky, Yandell moved to Nashville in 1955 and started his professional career recording and touring with the Louvin Brothers. After serving in the Army, he spent the 1960's performing and recording with Kitty Wells. He began working with Jerry Reed in 1970 and served as Atkins' primary sideman from 1975 until Atkins' death in 2001.
A native of Kentucky, Yandell moved to Nashville in 1955 and started his professional career recording and touring with the Louvin Brothers. After serving in the Army, he spent the 1960's performing and recording with Kitty Wells. He began working with Jerry Reed in 1970 and served as Atkins' primary sideman from 1975 until Atkins' death in 2001.
Alabama return
Alabama will reunite for more than a dozen concerts in 2012, band members Jeff Cook and Teddy Gentry confirmed in an interview. The reunion shows come after Cook, Gentry and lead vocalist Randy Owen were featured on Brad Paisley's No. 1 single, "Old Alabama".
The first scheduled date takes place Feb. 28 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. "Alabama's agreed to do 15-20 shows next year, and possibly if that works out, we will do an overseas tour in 2013", Cook said.
The three founding members are also planning to record a new album. "We hope to put out some new music", Cook said. "We're reviewing stuff right now. We'll have some studio time to get in and hopefully come out with something better than we have ever had before".
The first scheduled date takes place Feb. 28 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. "Alabama's agreed to do 15-20 shows next year, and possibly if that works out, we will do an overseas tour in 2013", Cook said.
The three founding members are also planning to record a new album. "We hope to put out some new music", Cook said. "We're reviewing stuff right now. We'll have some studio time to get in and hopefully come out with something better than we have ever had before".
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