Oprah Helped Influence Country Music

The end of an era will happen today as Oprah signs off her daily talk show to focus efforts towards her new TV Network ‘OWN’

In recent years some of Country Music’s Biggest Stars have opened up to Oprah about the good and bad in their lives, while showcasing their music.

A&O's prep producer Dan Vanlandingham provided a full retrospective including audio and video for our client morning shows today.

For a summary of some of the Country music stars that have been part of the Oprah Winfrey history, just click on Oprah's website and search "country music." An amazing contribution to country music's history over the last 25 years!

Darius Rucker Sings At The Masters

The Masters®, the most renowned tournament in golf, will open the 73rd Masters Tournament on CBS with a special performance by Capitol Records Nashville's two-time No. 1 recording artist and golf-enthusiast, Darius Rucker.

Rucker will commence the broadcast on CBS from the majestic setting of Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia with a memorable commercial performance of Ray Charles' "Georgia On My Mind."

Also coming on TV: The Oprah Winfrey Show on Tuesday, April 14th, when Rucker and fellow country superstars Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, and Sugarland join Oprah to celebrate "Who's HOT in country music RIGHT NOW!"

For more info: email Ebie McFarland.

Oprah Is Big, But Not As Big As Country Music

But, when it's Oprah AND country too, now THAT IS BIG.

Is country music the soundtrack of your life? The Oprah Winfrey is featuring the country music line up of the year ! Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, and Darius Rucker. If you are a HUGE country music fan and you'd like to be a part of the audience for this taping we want to hear from you! We want to know who your favorite artist is and why!

Is there any country station anywhere that doesn't want to put this link on their website now?