The Band Perry are still coming to grips with the reality that they are nominated for their very first CMA award. The sibling trio were blindsided by the good news while en route to a show last week, as Reid, Kimberly and Neil Perry tell us: "(Reid) Shocker! (Kimberly) It was surprising on a few levels. I mean, we didn't really know that the CMA nominations were being announced on that particular morning, and last week we were in the Charlotte airport eating a piece of pepperoni pizza at 9:30 in the morning and our radio regional was out with us -- we were flying to do a show in South Carolina -- and she calls our cell phones. She's just sort of in this frenzy and she's so excited. She's like, 'Where are you guys? Where are you guys?' I was like, 'Did we miss our flight?' (Neil) 'We've got a show tonight that we're doing. . . ' (Kimberly) She's like, 'No, the CMA nominations just came through and you guys are up for Vocal Group of the Year,' and we were silent and I think Neil goes, (Neil) 'Are you sure?' (Kimberly) 'Are you sure?' (laughter)."
Kimberly says it's mind-boggling to think of being up for the same award as some of their musical heroes. "I think we're gonna demand a re-count cause there's just no way that we should really be in that category (Neil) the little Band Perry (Kimberly) And we're just so in love with the other artists, from Rascal Flatts to Zac Brown Band, Lady A and Little Big Town. We're friends with a lot of those guys and are fans of theirs, so we're just really, really honored to be welcomed into the family and the fold."
The CMA Awards will be held in Nashville on November 10th.
The Band Perry's self-titled debut album will be released on October 12th.
It includes their current hit, "If I Die Young."
AUDIO: THE BAND PERRY ON BEING SURPRISED ABOUT CMA NODAUDIO: THE BAND PERRY ON BEING IN THE SAME CATEGORY WITH THEIR FAVORITES
The Syfy cable network is developing a new reality show with Billy Ray Cyrus and his 21-year-old son, Trace Cyrus. The two will investigate conspiracy theories about unexplained activity and paranormal phenomena, according to the network's annoucement.
The show will be called UFO: Unbelievably Freakin' Obvious, and Billy Ray and Trace will travel around the country to come up with logical solutions to some questionable theories.
Billy Ray said, "Getting the opportunity to take this adventure with my son, who has always had a keen interest in this area, is a dream come true. I hope this series can shine a light on some of the activities we have questioned, and the mysteries that have long inspired us."
Billy Ray starred as daughter Miley Cyrus' on-screen dad for the duration of the Hannah Montana show on the Disney channel.
Trace was was a member of the rock band Metro Station, which broke up earlier this year.
The Judds will appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show's last season on Tuesday (September 14th) where they will discuss their upcoming farewell tour, The Last Encore, give a private tour of their Tennessee farm and perform.
Gloriana are set to perform at "Jimmie Jam" in
Carrie Underwood is the new face of Olay products. She will be part of the brand's "Challenge What's Possible" campaign, which will include representing a line of skin care products for the brand. The campaign is scheduled to debut later this year. Carrie is Olay's first-ever North American celebrity ambassador.
Carrie said, "I am so excited to be associated with a beauty brand that has been trusted by women for more than 50 years. As a little girl, I remember my mom always using the original Oil of Olay Beauty Fluid and encouraging my sisters and I to take care of our skin. I love that Olay has managed to change with the times, yet stay in touch with women of all ages who want affordable skin care products that do what they promise. My music career has been a dream come true and proven to me that the seemingly impossible can be achieved. Olay's inspiring campaign echoes my beliefs."
Carrie will resume her Play On tour on September 25th in Portland, Oregon. Olay is now a new sponsor of the trek, which runs through December.
Other celebrity Olay brand ambassadors around the world include actress Maggie Cheung in Greater China, singer and actress Lucero in Latin America, and actress Thandie Newton in the United Kingdom.
An abdominal illness has forced James Otto to cancel his weekend shows tomorrow (Friday, September 10th) in Clarksville, Tennessee and on Saturday (September 11th) in Berea, Ohio. The singer was hospitalized in Nashville on Tuesday (September 7th) where he will remain for a few days, according to the singer. James posted a message on his website saying, "I have been feeling bad on and off for awhile now, but didn't think it was serious. Plus, I may have been a bit distracted by all the excitement of baby Ava's arrival! I'll be down for a few days, but hope to be back in action and on the road again soon."
James is missing his two-week-old baby girl. Yesterday (Wednesday, September 8th), he Tweeted, "I wish I was gettin home time. Still haven't seen Ava. Trying to keep her far from the hospital & all the germs here."
A picture of James and baby Ava is featured in this week's issue of US Weekly magazine.
The singer is scheduled to resume touring on September 17th at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson with Blake Shelton.
James' new album, Shake What God Gave Ya, will be released on Tuesday (September 14th).
For Keith Urban, Father's Day came on Labor Day (Monday, September 6th). The singer decided to hold off on the June holiday when he discovered it landed on his wife, Nicole Kidman's, birthday this year. Instead, the couple opted to celebrate the occasion on Australia's Father's Day, which fell on September 5th. Even that didn't quite work out, but nevertheless, Keith tells us it wound up being a very special day. "(I) ended up having it on Labor Day because I was working on Sunday, and I was working Saturday night, which technically is Sunday in Australia, so it gets very confusing, but I got some beautiful cards, one from Nic and one from Sunny and a beautiful, beautiful big painting of this heart that Nic found for me that was lovely! (It was) a lovely, lovely Father's Day!"
Keith is putting the finishing touches on his new CD, called Get Closer.
The project will be in stores on November 16th.
The debut single, called "Put You In A Song," heads to radio next week. It was co-written by Keith, Sarah Buxton and Jedd Hughes.
AUDIO: KEITH URBAN ON CELEBRATING FATHER'S DAY ON LABOR DAY