Rucker, Wilson, and Opry Special On TV

Darius Rucker will appear on ABC’s Good Morning America tomorrow (12/16) to perform “History In The Making.” He will also appear on the show’s Christmas Day special to perform a holiday tune he co-wrote with producer Frank Rogers, “Candy Cane Christmas.”

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Gretchen Wilson recently taped an episode of CMT’s Southern Fried Flicks television show with host Hazel Smith. The two enjoyed pork chops, corn casserole, and dreamsicle cake while catching up about Wilson’s single “Work Hard, Play Harder” and upcoming album on her own label. The episode will air on CMT Sunday, December 20.

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A special episode of Opry Live featuring Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Jake Owen, and Rodney Atkins is set to air on GAC: Great American Country this Sat., Dec. 19 at 8:00 p.m. CT. The special was taped last month at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. Meanwhile, the Opry is set to round out 2009 at the Ryman with performances by a bevy of new stars and all-time favorites. Among those scheduled to appear: Jamey Johnson, Jimmy Wayne, Darryl Worley, Chris Young, Terri Clark (Dec. 15); Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Ralph Stanley (Dec. 18 & 19); Ronnie Milsap (Dec. 19); Blaine Larsen, Dailey & Vincent (Christmas Day); and Restless Heart, Dailey & Vincent (Dec. 26).