CMT Insider Season 3, Episode 29: August 12, 2006

Januray 7, 2006

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.

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January 14, 2006

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.

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January 21, 2006

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.

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January 28, 2006

Back to business on Insider, this week with a full program. Alabama, the best Country band, will tell about the future, after getting into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Dierks Bentley tours Europe and Insider goes with him. Rascal Flatts guest-stars on sitcom Yes, Dear, and Lisa Lee brings the Behind The Scenes.<br/> More: Emmylou Harris's press conference, Country News, and Lance Smith's hit list.

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February 4, 2006

The Grammy Awards ceremony is to be held on Feb. 8, and Insider gets excited. All the Country nominees and performers from the evening, plus Rick Moranis' comedy CD nomination. More: Brooks & Dunn and the Rolling Stones, Carrie Underwood and the charts, Hank Williams Jr. and the Superbowl, and Lisa Lee with the Oscar nominations.

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February 11, 2006

Lisa Lee with all about the big Grammy Awards night: The Country presence in the evening, full Country winners list, and all the excitement. T.J. Martell Foundation is being contributed in the Rockies event by all artists. Kenny Rogers interviews for his new CD and single.<br/> More: Josh Turner about charts, Trace Adkins about his tour, Jamey Johnson with debut CD, behind the scenes on the new CMT Crossroads (with Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett), and Lance Smith's hit list.

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Februaury 18, 2006

Insider goes into mainstream again: Dolly Parton will tell about the Oscar nomination she has received; Radio stations around Nashville are having the Seminar week, plus performances by Toby Keith and Keith Urban; And Country artists Fashion designer Manuel will tell about his first time in Fashion week. More: Ring of Fire, an honoring play on Johnny Cash. Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flatts) in photos. Lisa Lee with news and updates.

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February 25, 2006

Another week of hots news on Country music: George Strait has just started his tour with Miranda Lambert and Tracy Lawrence, and we ask them all to share; Sheryl Crow will tell about her new CD and new tour; Gretchen Wilson about donating money from recent concert for the Country Museum.<br/> More: Trace Adkins' party, Jessi Colter's new CD, Little Big Town's latest video. Lance with his list, and Lisa Lee about new movies.

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March 4, 2006

The Oscar Ceremony is not far, and Lisa Lee will tell all what fans need to know: Dolly Parton's performance and nomination, Johnny Cash biopic's nomination, and also the upcoming movie Failure To Launch; Clint Black about his upcoming video; Shannon Brown about her favorites.<br/> More: Jessi Colter's latest CD, Badonkadonk's roots, Jace Everett, Pinmonkey and Shannon Brown with new CDs, and Lance's hit list.

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March 11, 2006

This week on Insider, special program for the upcoming Academy of Country Music awards! On March 8th, Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts helped announcing the nominees; Insider will provide the full list; Lisa Lee with all the info and the joy from the Oscar Awards.<br/> More: Rosanne Cash's new CD, Emerson Drive's gym, behind the scenes of CMT Insider Special Edition: Larry the Cable Guy, and new music with Willie Nelson, SHeDAISY, Lee Roy Parnell and Van Morrison.

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March 18, 2006

It's up to 4 nominees in each category of 2006 CMT Music Awards, after the first round; Willie Nelson abous his recent free release Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other; Kris Kristofferson about his new CD.<br/> More: The new Ray Charles exhibit, SHeDAISY's shopping, Johnny Cash's wax figure, Neil Young new film, Lance's hit list, and sneak pick of CMT Insider Special Edition: Larry the Cable Guy.

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March 25, 2006

Toby Keith is on the road again, with a new tour, and Insider will ask him about the tour, the army, and his upcoming movie; Tim McGraw is about to release a new CD, and Insider will look into it, and check what makes him so hot; Activist Neil Young, and director Jonathan Demme, talk about their new movie; Rusty Wallace and football player Terry Bradshaw Darrell Waltrip, NASCAR's honor guest.<br/> More: Trace Adkins and truckers, and Keith Anderson and Trent Tomlinson's fashion stuff.

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April 1, 2006

This time on Insider, the show will deal with the lost on the Country Icon, Buck Owens. All about his life, and his becoming to an industry star progress; Kenny Chesney will tell about his current tour, and his birthday and the celebrations; Tim McGraw will revelations from his new CD, and the television scecial that will cover this event.

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April 8, 2006

This time, Insider will review all the nominees for the 2006 CMT Music Awards, the fan-voted ceremony awards; We will join Rascal Flatts on tour in Orlando, Fla, and Little Big Town touring with rocker John Mellencamp. Behind-the-scenes on Toby Keith: Insider Special Edition, where he tells about his career and his future; Lisa Lee about Buck Owens RIP memorial ceremony in Bakersfield; And weekly NASCAR report.

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April 29, 2006: 100th Episode Party

The 100th Episode Celebration! As it is the 100th episode of Insider, this week the celebration is here. Katie Cook will review all the interesting interviews, tours and moments that made Isider what it is today. More: Dolly Parton's closet, and Lisa Lee with Robin Williams about his new movie.

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May 6, 2006

After the 100th episode celebration, and with a new and improved logo, CMT Insider is back on track. First, into the TV hit show Las Vegas with Sugarland; Little Big Town with their first Gold album; Carrie Underwood parties her first No. 1 single "Jesus Take The Wheel"; And Craig Morgan with his day job - A bar in Nashville. More: Elliott Sadler from NASCAR, and Lisa Lee with new movies Mission Impossible: II, and Hoot.

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May 13, 3006

Since Mother's Day is approaching, Lee Ann Womack and her daughters are going to make the families in the Nashville's Ronald McDonald House feel better; Inside the Country Hall of Fame ceremony with new awarded winners Alabama, Glen Campbell and DeFord Bailey; Barry Gibb performance for Tornado victims. More: Billy Currington about fitness magazine, Mark Wills in the studio, Brooks & Dunn's new tour, and newcomer Rockie Lynne. Lisa Lee about Da Vinci Code.

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May 20, 2006

Brand new week on Insider: ACM nominee Brad Paisley about his 6 nominations and the upcoming ceremony; John Carter Cash about his father's, Johnny Cash, lost recordings; Jewel finds the Country with her new album Goodbye Alice in Wonderland; And the weekly NASCAR racer, this time Clint Bowyer.

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May 27, 2006

This is the big week of the 41st Academy of Coutry Music Awards in Las Vegas. Lisa Lee will bring all the winners, performers and looks, straight from the red carpet; Brooks Dunn announce their run; Keith Anderson about keeping his shape; and NASCAR's David Stremme.

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June 3, 2006

The big story of this week belongs to the Dixie chicks, a band that used to love the Country genre, and now they are no longer part of it. A trip down the road of Dixie Chicks' good memories; Hank Williams Jr.'s new video behind the scenes; Phil Vassar's gym trainings; The new movie Cars; And NASCAR's Brian Vickers.

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June 10, 2006

This week Insider goes deep into the world of festivals, with the CMA Music Fesitval, where every performance will be documented in the magazine; The old boys from the Hazzard country with their DukesFest, along with the General Lee performance; And Lisa Lee with Robert Altman's new movie, A Prarie Home Companion.

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June 17, 2006

Insider gives you a once-in-a-lifetime glance to the 2006 CMA Music Festival, with parties of Dierks Bentley, Sara Evans, and Montogmery Gentry, and Martina McBride's charity act. Also, who's the secret big star and his/her special appearance?; Two festival rookies and Fan Fair; And Lisa Lee with new movie The Lakehouse.

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June 24, 2006

First off, the entertainment world is storming with news about an upcoming wedding of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, and Insider is here to inform you with the latest rumors; Reba McEntire in Vegas - What does she think?; Lisa Lee about Billy Ray Cyrus' new TV show; Julie Roberts with her new promotional photoshoot for her CD Man and Mascara; And Phil Vassar's promotion across Texas.

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July 1, 2006

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have married this week, and Insider has the latest news about the new couple from Australia; Ron White's new book, with the interesting name: I Had the Right to Remain Silent... But I Didn't Have the Ability; John Mellencamp, the Rocker, has some thoughts about the Dixie Chicks controversy, and shares his new music; Big Rich's new song about the tribute to veterans; K.D. Lang's new CD; And Lisa Lee about 2 hot new movies from Hollywood.

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July 15, 2006

Katie Cook meets with Kenny Chesney in his tour in Nashville to hear about his success and his anger for bigger and better shows from year to year. Other artists on the way will be Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town and Big Rich; The original cast of the Dukes of Hazzard tours the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; Jo Dee Messina helped the Special Olympics USA National Games in Iowa; And Lisa Lee with Matthew McConaughey's new film, an autobiography about his University's football team that overcame a tragedy.

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July 22, 2006

Toby Keith introduces the new talent that he has discovered: Lindsey Haun. She co-stars on his upcoming film, Building Bridges, and even signed on his record company; Jake Owen, knows as Yee-Haw, is the opening act of Kenny Chesney, and takes Insider behind the scenes of their tour; Jason Aldean's set of his new video, the most beautiful one around; And the latest news on your Country stars.

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July 29, 2006

Insider celebrates with LeAnn Rimes on her successful hit Something's Gotta Give, her latest release; The secret wedding of half of the duo Little Big Town; All about the new duo The Wreckers and their new fame; Lisa Lee with new movies from Hollywood, including Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly; And as always, Insider brings the latest news about the Country world.

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August 5, 2006

This week Insider prepares several superstars. Alan Jackson, who has just released a gospel CD and a new video, will talk with Insider. Shaun Silva, Kenny Chesney's director and close friend, enclose some details about his most anticipated music video. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, the Country's pair, is on tour again this summer, and Insider is catching up with them on their way in Nashville. The Bakersfield sound creator, Buck Owens, is now gone for several months, and a new boxed set was compiled. Insider has some of this. Lisa Lee is reporting of three new movies from Hollywood, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Barnyard, and World Trade Center.

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August 19, 2006

L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee is in the west coast, as she covers up the great superstars of country, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride and Sara Evans, that join forces with talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw at the JC Penny Jam, in a concert to bring up the need for after-school programs. This concert will air on CBS in the fall. Katie Cook will cover the Nashville stories: Phil Vassar with his big hit, Last Day of My Life. The accident that happened during the shooting of Craig Morgan last video. Newcomer Eric Chruch with the song Two Pink Lines. Insider brings up some memories by assembling all the original Hee Haw cast members for some look-back fun.

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August 26, 2006

CMT Insider is bringing you news from all over the Country. Starting with Brooks & Dunn, the hot duo is now on Tour in New York, and Insider goes after them and their fans.Joe Nichols does a fair tour stop in no other place than Kentucky State Fair. Insider goes with Joe as he visits his favorite places around the town.Pat Green releases his new CD, Cannonball in the country which is all about Country - Texas. Pat is known for his energic stage shows, and that is how he launches the new CD.Insider will arrange an interview with Rascal Flatts.Insider will also reveal some info about Toby Keith's new movie soundtrack.L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee will talk with Mark Wahlberg about his new role in Invincible.

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September 2, 2006

Right after the special edition of CMT Insider this week, the original Insider will recap the list of nominees and stars who will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Toby Keith doesn't find it enough being a singer, songwriter and business man. He now turns to Hollywood, and Lisa Lee visits his Broken Bridges set. Alan Jackson's CD, Precious Memories, certifies platinum, and Insider celebrates with him. An NFL star, Ben Roethlisberger, and a golfer, John Daly, are starring in two Country videos. Insider will disclose the facts. Insider will visit the Jimmy Buffett's new video set Bama Breeze.

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September 9, 2006

This week will be the premire of Toby Keith's debut movie, Broken Bridges. Host Katie Cook will cover the red carpet from Nashville and talks to the stars. L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee visits Sara Evans during the rehearsals for Dancing With the Stars. Newcomer Taylor Swift has a debut song, Tim McGraw. Insider will highlight this fresh artist. Hank Williams Jr. goes behind the scenes of the new NFL season. Trace Adkins is in the flashlight of the new issue of Playgirl.

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September 23, 2006

Charla (CMT Loaded's Wide Open Country host) will replace host Katie Cook as Katie is on a maternity leave.Alan Jackson talks about his new CD, Like Red on a Rose, which was produced by Alison Krauss, and offers a new sound from Jackson.Insider will get the news from the Noisemaker segment in the Music City: Rascal Flatts with patients in the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Rodney Atkins celebrates first no. 1 hit, and Brad Paisley's party.L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee with the remake movie of Flicka, with Tim McGraw starring and touching the soundtrack. Sara Evans' rehearsals for Dancing With The Stars are also covered by Lee.Jason Aldean takes Inside to his hometown of Macon, GA. Dolly Parton celebrates her Bluegrass and BBQ Festival at Dollywood.

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September 30, 2006

Kenny Chesney celebrates the sellings of 25 millions CDs, and Insider invites you to join the party.Songwriter Craig Wiseman invites friends to help raising money for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Tune in to see who's there to contribute his voice.Insider monitors the progress of Sara Evans in the hit reality show Dancing With The Stars.L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee talks with the cast of the movie Open Season.Rascal Flatts his 12 million mark in Nashville, Newcomers Heartland with first hit, and Faith Hill with new song Stealing Kisses.

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October 7, 2006

Brad Paisley is out on his Time Well Wasted, with tourmate Carrie Underwood. Insider reveals how Carrie enjoys being on the road, and more info about the tour.This year's Farm Aid event in New Jersey will be fully covered, along with Phil Vassar's contribution for the organization.Jimmy Buffett has a new CD, Take the Weather With You, as he tells some more about it.Marshall Grant, who was a longtime bassist of Johnny Cash and a member of the Tennessee Two, will talk about his new book I Was There When It Happened: My Life With Johnny Cash.L.A. Correspondent Lisa Lee reports from Dancing With the Stars' set of Sara Evans progress.

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October 14, 2006

This week Insider will give you a preview from the CMT Insider Special Edition: Keith Urban that is soon to air. Urban talks about his music since his marriage to Nicole Kidman.Sara Evans is no longer in the Dancing With The Stars competition, and meanwhile files for divorce. Insider about all the hot in Evans life.Insider keeps you posted with news about new CDs from Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Barbara Mandrell, Wynonna and Brad Paisley.L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee talks with Clint Eastwood about his new movie Flags of Our Fathers, and debuts the trailer for Dukes of Hazzard 2.

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October 21, 2006

Insider keeps on updating about Sara Evans, from her Dancing With The Stars departure to her divorce.Freddy Fender, the Tex-Mex singer died Oct. 14 at the age of 69. Insider will look back.The new People magazine is dedicated to country stars, as well as the next year's Chevy Calendar. Insider checks it out.Alabama releases a new gospel CD. Meanwhile, Brooks & Dunn's current single, along with Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill, Building Bridges, has a lot to offer. Brad Paisley and Wynonna are releasing holiday CDs, with Insider checking the goods.L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee talks with Tim McGraw about his new movie Flicka and about preparing for the role.CMT brings back the Greatest Concert Moments of the retired Garth Brooks. For you to relive.

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October 28, 2006

ASCAP awards are held in Nashville, and Insider reports about the songwriters that are given awards.Tim McGraw talks with L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee about his new movie Flicka and about being featured in its soundtrack.The Wrecklers has their first no. 1 song Leave the Pieces., and Insider celebrates with them, and with Jennifer Hanson who co-wrote the single.New CDs: Kellie Pickler (American Idol) with her debut Small Town Girl, Craig Morgan with Little Bit of Life, and Sugarland with a release party.Insider also goes behind the scenes of the 2007 new Chevy calendar with all of the best Country stars.

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November 4, 2006: CMA Nominee Report

Katie Cook returns from her maternity break just in time for the CMA Nominee Report: CMT Insider runs down the list of nominees, interviews top nominees Brooks & Dunn and Brad Paisley, and sheds some light on the hot categories of the big evening. Keith Urban, talks about being the reigning artist of the year, and Toby Keith talks about his shut out.

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November 7, 2006: CMA Recap 2006

CMT Insider gives everyone a complete rundown of the big evening of the CMA Awards 2006: The Entertainer of the Year, Kenny Chesney, talks with Insider. Carrie Underwood and Brad paisley both win 2 awards. Insider also covers the style of the evening while they arrive, and the high moments.L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee talks with Reba McEntire about being honored by some of the talented women in Country in CMT Giants, about her new animated movie Charlotte's Web, and her work in Habitat for Humanity.

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November 25, 2006

The holiday season is officially here, and that brings the need for Christmas music. Martina McBride has a Christmas tour, and Insider goes after her to spread some holiday joy around the country.CDs of the season: Wynonna features full orchestras in A Classic Christmas, and Brad Paisley brings classics with A Brad Paisley Christmas.Insider will feature a complete rundown of the American Music Awards; Insider also tours with CMT on Tour's Trace Adkins, Billy Currington and Jason Aldean; also, Darryl Worley's new disc, Here and Now.L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee goes to Reba's set.

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December 2, 2006

Sugarland heads over to appear and perform in the Sesame Street program, and Insider goes after them, as they sing along with Elmo.Jack Ingram poses for a photoshoot of Country Weekly; Insider goes behind the scenes on Dierks Bentley's first show of his new tour, and profiles his opening act, the Randy Rogers Band; Alison Krauss helps the Santa Train pass out presents around Appalachia.L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee brings a full list of the holidays movies. Also, Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth talk about their Deck the Halls.Insider also has a sneak-peek of Charlotte's Web' remake, featuring Dakota Fanning, and the voices of Julia Roberts, Reba McEntire and more.

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December 9, 2006

CMT Insider tags along on Carrie Underwood's recent trip to Las Vegas leading up to her CMA female vocalist win.Join the party as Heartland celebrates their first #1 single with "I Loved Her First". Singer Sammy Kershaw considers a career in politics. Jerry Lee Lewis shares his new music. Toby Keith's debut film, Broken Bridges comes to CMT and DVD.Lisa Lee gets the latest from this week's Grammy nominations and press conference in L.A and then flies across country to report from the New York premiere of the Charlotte's Web.

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December 16, 2006

CMT Insider joins Reba McEntire and others at the premiere of the live-action movie, Charlotte's Web.Sammy Kershaw further discusses his political aspirations and Heidi Newfields shocks the country music genre by announcing she is leaving Trick Pony to pursue a solo career.Sarah Buxton, singer of the new hit song - Innocence is profile. Josh Turner, Van Zant and the legendary Earl Scruggs head into the studio to record new projects.Insider hits the the set of Joe Nichols new video, I'll Wait for You. where Hollywood Magic ages Joe before your eyes. Keith Anderson's parties with Insider celebrating his first gold record.Finally, Lisa Lee spotlights the new Matthew McConaughey film, We Are Marshall.

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December 23, 2006

We look back at 2006 in the way only CMT Insider can with some of the most note worthy news stories of the year including Keith Urban wedding to Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, Sara Evans' divorce soap opera and Faith Hill's overblown reaction to Carrie Underwood's CMA win.Country sensation Kenny Chesney hits a major milestone with one million fans attending his concert tour in 2006. L.A. correspondent Lisa Lee discusses the close connection between country music and Hollywood. Insider covers the year's incredible rise of American Idol winner Carrie Underwood.Lastly, the crew of CMT Insider surprise Katie Cook with some her hilarious bloopers.

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