CMT Insider

CMT Insider's premiere episode includes a chat with the incomparable Dolly Parton about her hosting duties for the CMT 2004 Flame Worthy Video Music Awards; a front row seat to the pandemonium generated from Kenny Chesney's ""Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love Tour;"" a conversation with The Alamo stars Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton and Jason Patric; special correspondent Terri Clark reports from Playboy's 50th Anniversary Club Tour stop; and much more.

Get ready for another star-studded, fun-filled episode of CMT Insider. In this episode host Katie Cook will take fans inside Tim McGraw's recent concert in Houston, Texas, and on the set of his upcoming movie Friday Night Lights with Billy Bob Thornton. Cook will also preview nominees for the upcoming CMT 2004 Flame Worthy Video Music Awards hosted by the legendary Dolly Parton Other stories on hand include a look at newcomer Josh Turner's recent success; Martina McBride on Sesame Street; John Michael Montgomery's return to the charts; Jimmy Wayne's appearance in Playgirl; Disney's latest animated hit Home on the Range and its soundtrack featuring McGraw and others; and a tribute concert to the late Waylon Jennings. CMT's Lance Smith will be on hand to run down this week's Hit List.

It's award time in Nashville, and we have your front row seat and backstage pass to the CMT 2004 Flame Worthy Video Music Awards. On this special episode of CMT Insider, host Katie Cook will be backstage at the Gaylord Entertainment Center capturing all the night's excitement and chatting with the big winners, including Johnny Cash Visionary Award receipient Reba McEntire. The fun doesn't stop there, though. We'll bring you highlights of some of the show's hot performances; all your favorite artists on the red carpet, including a fashion report on what everyone was wearing; a look at what it takes to create the Flame Worthy awards; and we'll follow nominee Jake the Dog as he prepares for his award show debut. Don't miss a minute of the fun. And remember, this special episode premieres a day early (Thursday, April 22) so you don't have to wait to get the scoop.

Insider brings up the new year of 2006 in the Country music: Rascal Flatts had an histeric year, when being awarded Country Artist of the Year by Billboard. They will reveal their 2006's plans. Yoga practice with LeAnn Rimes. and Jack Ingram about his new CD Wherever You Are. More: NASCAR's Speed & Sound in Nashville, Country music in Hollywood's movies, two new CMT specials, and Lance Smith and Lisa Lee with their weekly updates.

This week on Insider: Lisa Lee with Reba McEntire about her hit sitcom Reba, that currently celebrates the 100th episode! Reba, a former country singer, will tell about the future. Miss America is approaching, and Insider will look into the ceremony, along with host James Denton (Desperate Housewives) and Erika Dunlap, last year winner and this year a Country singer. Dolly Parton about her 60 birthday.<br/> More: New singer Danielle Peck in the gym, Parade of Pennies concert, CMT's new special In the Moment: Bo Bice, and Lance Smith's hit list.

This week on Insider, all about Miss America 2006! Behind the scenes, highlights, the preparations, the excitement and the celebrations.<br/> More: Sound and Speed celebration with Nashville and NASCAR, DayTona winner Michael Waltrip with car tour, Joe Nichols' recent party, Josh Turner's new CD Your Man, the benefit CD Hands Across the Water, and Lisa Lee with updates from Hollywood.