Jamey Johnson has been crowned the savior of traditional country music in some circles but the announcement today of his duet with Kid Rock for a performance on the Wednesday November 11, 2009 telecast is sure to ruffle some feathers.

Watch Martina's latest here.

Listen to the first single from singer/songwriter Stevie Walker.  Stevie co-wrote "Walk Away," a cut from Martina McBride's latest album "Shine."

Watch Martina McBride sing "The Dance" on the George Strait Concert Special.

Today the CMA announced the additions of Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts and Wynonna to the nightly performance schedule of the CMA Music Festival events at Nashville's LP Fieldfor the event on June 11-14, 2009.  They join the numerous performers already announced.

Here's a rundown of all of this month's releases so far. Included are albums from Dale Watson, Johnny Reid, Bryan Clark, Adam Gregory, Daily & Vincent, Ramblin Jack Elliott and big mainstream stuff from Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts and Jason Aldean.

Martina McBride scored another #1 debut on the Country Albums Chart and landed the 10th spot on the charts overall with her new album "Shine."  Following Martina on the charts this week were John Rich, Eric Church and Dolly Parton with their latest releases, respectively.

While she's never had much of a 'stalled' career, The choice of switching producers for the first time in a 10 album career seemed to indicate that Martina felt that way. So with Dann Huff co-producing, does "Shine" rival Martina's greatest?

After a slow trickle of new country releases over the first 10 weeks of the year, 2009's release cycle has kicked into full-gear with the March 24, 2009 release of New albums from Martina McBride, John Rich and Eric Church.  Do these albums live up to their advance billing?