Country Music News

(Undated) -- Phil Vassar is overseas on his first European tour. He launched the week-long trek with his band with a performance in London on Tuesday. In advance of the tour he noted he was "thrilled" he was getting the chance to finally, quote, "share my music and show with some of the world's most passionate music lovers.

(Nashville, TN) -- As Rascal Flatts celebrates their 10th anniversary, the group is setting out to salute some of the people who helped make it all happen. The trio is planning an event to honor the songwriters who have penned some of their songs.

(Undated) -- Toby Keith is helping collect supplies for Haiti. The singer has donated seven semitrailers to the nonprofit organizations Can-Do and Livin' the Music, which are gathering a variety of goods to send to Port-Au-Prince next week ...Read & Hear More.

Danny Gokey is another country singer who's making an effort to help Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation earlier this month. The season eight "American Idol" finalist admits it wasn't easy to set up his "ONEHEART" campaign but his efforts paid off, and he was able to arrange for fans to make a text donation through his charity, Sophia's Heart.

Big Kenny is giving hands-on support to the relief efforts underway in Haiti. The Big & Rich singer has spent the last week in the country, working with rescue and recovery teams still searching through the rubble.

Brad Paisley and Jake Owen are having a lot of success on the road. Last weekend Paisley played four sold-out concerts, performing before packed houses in Lexington, Kentucky; Columbus, Ohio; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Bloomington, Illinois ...Read More.

Trace Adkins is up for a GRAMMY Award this weekend, but he's not planning to attend the ceremony. He notes last year's GRAMMYs -- which was his first time attending as a nominee -- was an eye-opening experience that really soured him on the event.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are being recognized for their efforts in the fight against cancer. They're among the honorees at the Women's Cancer Research Fund's "An Unforgettable Evening" gala, taking place at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotelin Beverly Hills, California Wednesday night.

Tim McGraw is helping the American Red Cross help Haiti. The singer is among the stars participating in a new public service announcement encouraging donations to the Red Cross' Haitian relief efforts.

Miranda Lambert has her first number one hit with "White Liar," and she just might have Twitter to thank for the accomplishment. People.com notes that as Lambert's song approached the peak position other country stars launched an informal campaignto take Lambert's song to the top of the chart.