by Donna Hughes - The Boot
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is making her foray into country music with the title track of her upcoming film, 'Country Strong,' which also stars Tim McGraw.

The song, featuring background vocals by Vince Gill and Patty Griffin, was released to country radio on Monday, July 26. Listen here

Opry.com has launched a new interactive game and not only is it fun, but it’s also for a good cause! The Country Music Video Challenge features video clips of Opry performances – including Vince Gill – followed by questions about those clips and the artists featured in them. Plus, Opry Presenting Sponsor Humana® has pledged to pay $1 for each of the first 25,000 fans who play the game.

In addition to showing off your country music trivia mettle and assisting with continuing flood relief efforts, by playing the game you will also be entered to win one-of-a-kind Challenge prizes, including an autographed Gibson guitar, $500 cash, and a trip to Nashville including VIP tickets to the Opry!

Go to oprychallenge.com to check the game out for yourself. Be warned … it can be addictive!

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton shares the stage with some of the greatest musicians in the world during a star-studded, extraordinary concert experience on Tuesday, July 27 when NCM Fathom and Rhino Entertainment present Eric Clapton Crossroads 2010 on the big screen in more than 475 movie theaters nationwide.

The special two-hour event, presented in HD beginning at 7:30pm local time across all time zones, will feature musical performances from the all-day prestigious Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010, taking place in Chicago’s Toyota Park on June 26.

This one-night event gives fans around the country a chance to experience two hours of the greatest moments from the festival, including performances by Clapton, ZZ Top, Steve Winwood, BB King, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, John Mayer, and many others. Theater audiences will gain backstage VIP access to behind-the-scenes footage and see candid interviews with the performers captured exclusively for this cinema event.

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Mark your calendars and join Vince Gill on July 23, 24, 30, and 31 on the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN! He‘ll be there with many great artists each night. For a full line up of who will be performing the same night visit the Opry’s calendar of shows. You can order your tickets online at opry.com or call 1-800-SEE-OPRY. Plus, as a special fan of Vince Gill, you can take advantage of a $3 off discount! Just mention code WEBFAN when ordering your tickets.

Don't miss your chance to big on an Epiphone Acoustic Guitar signed by country music star Vince Gill. This auction supports Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999, brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Click here to BID NOW!

With Vince Gill and Amy Grant

When the holiday season comes around, music superstars Amy Grant and Vince Gill will embark on their fifth Christmas tour. The Twelve Days of Christmas Tour kicks off December 8 in Sarasota, FL and wraps with 2 shows in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium. “Christmas audiences are special,” explains Grant. “They tend to involve the whole family, and their emotions are a wonderful mix of anticipation and reverence. It’s a thrilling experience for both of us.” “These holiday tours have become our favorites,” Gill agrees. In their two hour program, the Grammy-winning husband-an d-wife team will present cherished standards and newer seasonal fare as well as some of their biggest hits.

2010 Christmas Tour Dates:

Dec. 8 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall / Sarasota, FL
Dec. 9 King Center For The Performing Arts / Melbourne, FL
Dec.10 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall / Ft. Myers, FL
Dec.11 Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater, FL
Dec.13 Peace Center For The Performing Arts /Greenville, SC
Dec.14 Durham Performing Arts Center / Durham, NC
Dec.17 Crown Theatre / Fayetteville, NC
Dec.18 War Memorial Auditorium / Greensboro, NC
Dec.19 Cabarrus Arena / Concord, NC
Dec.20 Fox Theatre / Atlanta, GA
Dec.21 Ryman Auditorium / Nashville, TN
Dec.22 Ryman Auditorium / Nashville, TN

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