In response to the overwhelming response to our attempt at breaking the world record for the largest collaborative songwriting effort ever to be professionally published-
Follow the link below to see what star wrote a word or a line in our historic song.

Titled "The Cure", the song- arranged and recorded by mega-hit writer Monty Powell less than 24 hours after the lines were written on the 2006 CMA Awards "Red Carpet" - will help raise money for Cancer research through the T.J. Martell Foundation.
Again (see previous entry), the original lyric book is personally autographed by each of the participating writers next to their handwritten word or words.
The book will auctioned off at the 13th annual "Country in the Rockies" in Steamboat Springs, Colorado January 26th-30th
(citr.org for more information).

This song is published through Universal Music Publishing and is protected by copyright.

To properly experience this amazing feat, please check out our music video for the song at:
countrymusicacrossamerica.com

See you in Steamboat!!

-Storme

“THE CURE” – music and arrangement by Monty Powell.
Produced by Storme Warren
Lyrics written in order by 64 Country Stars and Songwriters attending the 2006 CMA Awards:
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STARS IN THE ABYYSS DARKENED BY
Jack Ingram-Memarie-Danielle Peck-Rockie Lynn-Blue County- Scott Reeves, Aaron Benward

AN ACE IN THE HOLE
Mel Tillis

EVERYTIME WE FRENCH KISS, CMA'S ROCK SOCKS
Chris Young-Aaron Tippin-Thea Tippin-Trent Tomlinson-Poverty Neck hillbillies(4)- Jake Owen

WITH A WHOLE LOT OF COUNTRY, AND EVEN MORE SOUL
Andy Griggs

EXCITEMENT IS THE WAY TO GO
Carolyn Dawn Johnson- Emerson Drive – Brad Mates

BELIEVE IN LOVE AND GIVE IT AWAY
Blaine Larsen- Jamey Johnson- Bill Anderson

LIVE FOR THE MOMENT AND NOT FOR TODAY
Tracy Lawrence

PSYCHADELIC, ANGELIC, JUST ALONG FOR THE RIDE
Katrina Elam- Pat Green

SHE WAS HURRICANE WIND AND MESSIN WITH MY MIND
Pat green (cont.)

REVERIE WHIRLWIND, CATEGORY FIVE
Carmen Rasmussen- Collin Raye

TAKIN' IT ALL THE WAY TO THE BEE'S HIVE
Ty Herndon- Carrie Underwood

LIKE TOM T. HALL, I LOVE BEER TOO
Eric Church

IF I DRINK ENOUGH I CAN SING LIKE YOU
Craig Morgan

CORN BREAD SELF
Rodney Atkins

EMOTIONS ON THE SHELF
Deana Carter

SO WHAT'S SO WRONG WITH THE BIG WAZZOO??
Heart- Ann and Nancy Wilson

IT'S JUST BIG ENOUGH
Van Zant – Johnny and Donnie Van Zant

AND IM JUST BIG ENOUGH
TO BE TOUGH ENOUGH
Randy Owen

TO MAKE IT THROUGH THIS NIGHT
WITH MY LADY BY MY SIDE
Mentor Williams

I'LL JUMP ON MY HOSS
AND I WILL RIDE
Lynn Anderson

AMAZING ANGELS LINE THE PATH
OF THIS INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
Clay Walker

TO THE OTHER SIDE OF TOMORROW
Alan Jackson

WHERE THEY WILL FIND LOVE
AND BRING LIFE INTO TODAY
Gretchen Wilson & Cowboy Troy

AND MAKE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
ALONG THE WAY
Lonestar – Richie McDonald, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater

WE WILL WALK IN PEACE
WITH THE ONES WE LOVE
Lorrie Morgan

AND WE WILL TALK WITH EASE
WHEN IT'S ALL SAID AND DONE
Dierks Bentley

OF ALL THE THINGS THAT WE WILL REMEMBER
Martina McBride

AND ALL THAT WE HAVE DONE
Eddie Montgomery

WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GOD ABOVE
WE'VE BEEN LUCKY, BUT WE HAVE HAD FUN
Troy Gentry

FIRE STRUCK TWICE
Billy Currington- Gary LeVox - Rascal Flatts

AND THE ENTERTAINER WIN WAS NICE
Jo Don Rooney – Rascal Flatts

WITH A BEER IN MY HAND
Jay DeMarcus – Rascal Flatts

I PICKED MY LICE, AND IT FEELS REAL NICE
Billy Ray Cyrus Mylie Cyrus

TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO IT TODAY
Billy Dean

WE ARE ALL BLESSED IN SO MANY WAYS
Craig Wiseman

AND WITH A SIMPLE PRAYER AND A PHRASE
Randy Scruggs

ON SOME BEACH OR IN SOME BAY
Kenny Chesney

WE WILL FIND A CURE SOMEDAY.
Brad Paisley

Posted by Storme Warren at 09:22 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

KENNY CHESNEY, BRAD PAISLEY, CARRIE UNDERWOOD AMONG 60 MUSIC ARTISTS AND SONGWRITERS COLLABORATING ON THE CMA "RED CARPET" HELPING TO FIND A CURE FOR CANCER

In an effort to break the "Guinness Book of World Records" for the largest songwriting collaboration on a Country tune, GAC's "Country Music Across America" host Storme Warren and mega-hit writer Monty Powell (Keith Urban's "Days Go By" and "Tonight I Want to Cry") recruited over 60 stars on the CMA's 40th anniversary red carpet and backstage press room to write a completely original song one line at a time.

In just over two hours, the lyrics fell into place like a light bulb shattering on concrete.
"It's interesting, to say the least" said warren.

Artists like Kenny Chesney, Randy Owen, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood treated the task seriously, while others like Billy Ray Cyrus and Rascal Flatts took a more tongue in cheek approach.

As for the song's general theme? Monty, the man responsible for arranging and creating the melody for the monstrosity replied:
"There isn't one! It's like freakin' herding cats!"

None the less, Monty finished the song and recorded the demo less than 20 hours after the final award was handed out, stunning those in attendance including T.J. Martell Nashville Chapter head Laura Heatherly, Country Weekly Magazine and a small handful of singer songwriters eager to hear the result of the history making endeavor.

Brad Paisley provided the final line that helped define the purpose of the song, "someday we will find a cure".

All proceeds from the upcoming auction of the autographed, individually handwritten lyric book will benefit the T.J. Martell foundation for cancer research. The auction will take place at the 13th annual Country in the Rockies event at the end of January.

LeAnn Rimes has voiced extreme interest in recording the song. Martina McBride offered her vocal talents as well.

Asked if they actually broke the record, Warren responded, "I guarantee we broke something!" He then added, "When you hear what Monty was able to do with this collection of seemingly disassociated lyrics, you will be blown away."

Monty summarized the experience, "This is the most creative thing I've been a part of in a long, long time."

Other artists involved in writing words or lines to the song include:
Brad Paisley, Mel Tillis, Montgomery Gentry, Van Zant, Eric Church, Chris Young, Jack Ingram, Danielle Peck, Lynn Anderson, LeAnn Rimes, Heart, Billy Dean, Lonestar, Lorrie Morgan, Clay Walker, Bill Anderson, Jamey Johnson, Tracy Lawrence, Craig Wiseman, Billy Currington, Mylie Cyrus, Katrina Elam, Rockie Lynne, Ty Herndon, and many more.

Tune into GAC's "Country Music Across America" on November 16th at 8pm eastern to see the creation of this philanthropic "masterpiece".

For information on the T.J. Martell Foundation - tjmartellfoundation.org
For information on "Country in the Rockies" - citr.org
For information on Monty Powell - montypowell.com
For information on CMA - cmaworld.com
For information on "Country Music Across America" - countrymusicacrossamerica.com

Posted by Storme Warren at 08:37 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

She was the first eagle eyed viewer to spot the mistake in our show.
A brand, spanking new CMAA hat is on its way to her mailbox.

What was the mistake?
I'm not telling. You'll have to find it yourself.
:)

Happy watching!

Posted by Storme Warren at 02:45 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Try and find the mistake in our show that debuts tonight (9pm et).
I hate when I screw up the simple facts. But sometimes my mouth works faster than my brain.

First one with the right answer gets a brand new Country Music Across America Hat.

Might as well turn stupidity into someone else's reward, right?

Happy watching!
Storme

Posted by Storme Warren at 07:54 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)