FAST FACTS

• Brooks & Dunn released their last studio album, Cowboy Town, in 2007.
• Their latest CD, #1's . . . and then some, was released last year.
• Their last single, "Honky Tonk Stomp," peaked at Number 16 on the country charts in October in last year.
• The Last Rodeo tour kicked off on March 20th.
• Brooks & Dunn have had 23 Number One hits.
• They have sold more than 30 million records and won more than 80 major industry awards during their career.
• In August 2009, they announced they will retire as a duo later this year at the conclusion of their current final farewell trek this summer, called The Last Rodeo tour.

JARON AND THE LONG ROAD TO LOVE TAPS KRISTIN CAVALLARI FOR VIDEO

Jaron and the Long Road to Love has tapped reality star Kristin Cavallari to star in the video for their single, "That's Beautiful to Me." According to TheBoot.com, shooting got underway for the clip yesterday (Wednesday, September 1st) in Los Angeles, and Jaron Lowestein says the video will follow the storyline of the song by being both charming and funny at the same time.

As for Kristen, she'll play Jaron's romantic love interest in the clip. Jaron says, "She couldn't be more perfect for it. Sweet, kind, beautiful but doesn't flaunt it kind of way, adorable and all other goodness. It's gonna be awesome!"

• Kristin has starred in Laguna Beach and The Hills.
• Jaron is probably best known to music lovers as one-half of the former twin brother pop duo, Evan & Jaron. The two had a hit in 2000 with "Crazy For This Girl," but now Jaron has found success on the country charts as a solo act: Jaron And The Long Road To Love.
• His new album, Getting Dressed In The Dark, came out in June.

LEANN RIMES RETURNS FROM BIRTHDAY VACAY AND BEGINS TWEETING AWAY

LeAnn Rimes is back in Los Angeles, returning from her 28th birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with her boyfriend, Eddie Cibrian, and friends. While on her trip, she got very cozy with her beau, then gushed on Twitter, "What an amazing weekend! I have the best friends and the best man in [Cibrian.] He makes me feel beyond special!"

Now that she's back in L.A., Rimes is tweeting like crazy about everything from getting Cibrian's kids ready for their first day of school to preparing their bedrooms at home.

• Rimes and Cibrian hooked up under controversial circumnstances, with Rimes ending her 7-year marriage to former dancer Dean Sheremet, and Cibrian divorcing his wife of 8 years, Brandi Glanville.
• Rimes kicks off a tour on September 10th in Redding, California.

TAYLOR SWIFT IS 'HORRIBLE,' SAYS CHRIS ROBINSON OF THE BLACK CROWES

Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson has taken aim at Taylor Swift, reportedly criticizing her in a new interview with Nylon Guys magazine. According to the Daily Telegraph, Robinson said, "I find it embarrassing that adults are like, 'Taylor Swift is very talented.' She's not. She might be cute, but she's horrible."

Robinson, who was married to actress Kate Hudson for almost six years, went on to criticize pop singers today, noting, "They have stylists who dress them, they make records with producers who play a chord into the computer and it all comes out the same. When you have computers doing it all for you . . . there's no individuality. Singing isn't always about being on key; it's about emotionality."

• Black Crowes will go on hiatus after their tour wraps at the end of this year.
• Swift's new single, "Mine," will appear on her Speak Now album, due out October 25th.

BITS AND PIECES

Brad Paisley and Bon Jovi are doing their part for the Gulf Coast by staging two free concerts, dubbed Reclaiming Our Beaches, held on the beach over the weekend of October 15-17 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Bon Jovi will play on October 15th, and Paisley will perform on October 17th. Both shows are free to the public, but will be ticketed events. Tickets will be available starting September 8th.

The lineup is coming together for Darryl Worley's 9th Annual Tennessee River Run, set for September 17th and 18th. On Friday (September 17th), the Marshall Tucker Band will headline the Rock Concert in downtown Savannah, Tennessee. The next day, Worley, Lee Brice, Joe Diffie and Danny Gokey will co-headline the Country Concert at the Pickwick Landing State Park Resort. The event kicks off September 16th with a special songwriter's night and fish fry billed as An Evening with Darryl Worley & Friends.

Gloriana is among the acts featured in the back-to-school campaign for clothing retailer Hot Topic, dubbed When Music And Fashion Collide. Next time you step into a Hot Topic store you may see shots from Gloriana's recent photo shoot. Check it out: www.hottopic.com/hottopic/BackToSchool.jsp

Keith Urban is busy in Nashville, working on his upcoming album, but took time to thank everyone for his two CMA nominations: Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. According to a release, he said, "I just found out about the noms . . . man, what can I say -- HUGE MASSSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who not only made these nominations possible, but also brought a whole new level of passion to our shows this year -- from the fans, to country radio, to the Nashville community, I appreciate it more than you can possibly imagine!!!!!"

Lady Antebellum responded to their multiple CMA nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year for "Need You Now" and Music Video of the Year. Dave Haywood said in a statement, "The year just keeps getting better and better. Charles, Hillary and I are so thankful for our families and also the family we've made in Nashville within the music industry who continue to support us on this crazy ride."

• Hillary Scott said, "And country radio -- and our fans! They've given us the most incredible life . . . we definitely wouldn't be here without them. Thanks for playing our songs and coming out to the shows and just believing in us and our music."