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Best September 11-Inspired Country Song? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:00:25 +0000

Country fans will never forget the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In the weeks and months following the hijacking of four American passenger jets, artists like Alan Jackson, Darryl Worley and Toby Keith penned songs that still endure on radio today. What is your favorite September 11th-inspired country song?

NBC Skips 9/11 "Moment of Silence" for Kardashian Interview

Nick Romano — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:37:43 +0000

As if we needed another reason to hate the Kardashians...

At 8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, most national news outlets took a break from their regular programming to air a special "moment of silence" from New York City and Washington D.C. to honor the victims of 9/11. We say "most" because, as it turns out, not everyone was a participant. While FOX, CBS, ABC, CNBC and MSNBC went quiet at this time, which was the moment 11 years ago when the first plane hit the Twin Towers, NBC continued on with the 'Today' show, which just so happened to feature an interview with Kris Jenner of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.'

Man Attempts to Sing 'God Bless the USA' 911 Times for September 11

Megan Pacella — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:30:44 +0000

Every year on September 11, Americans pause to reflect on the tragic 2001 terrorist attacks that changed the country forever. In 2012, as the U.S. reflects on the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attack in New York City, one man will be resting his voice after belting out the words to 'God Bless the USA' 911 times. That's right: A Utah resident has attempted to sing Lee Greenwood's hit song 911 times in 48 hours.

Kix Brooks Was Hesitant to Release 'New to This Town' on 9/11 Anniversary

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:00:40 +0000

Kix Brooks admits he was hesitant to agree to a September 11 release of his new album, 'New to This Town.' The singer didn't want to be difficult, but he didn't think the mood of his first solo album in 23 years matched what he thought the nation would be feeling on the 11th anniversary of the New York City and Washington D.C. terrorist attacks. In the end, he decided he was wrong, leaning on a decision he and Ronnie Dunn made just days after the original tragedy.

Remembering 9/11: How Late-Night Comedy Bounced Back After the Tragedy

Nick Romano — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:02:29 +0000

The events of September 11, 2001 will forever be engraved in American history as one of the most tragic events, and the most impactful moment of our lifetime. But while the country collectively grieved over the human casualties, none were more affected than the residents of New York City. It was there that the devastation occurred and it was there that the survivors, the families of the victims and the city itself had to rebuild their lives.

At the time, most couldn't find the proper words to address the situation, but despite this challenge, it was left to all the late-night shows and media outlets that we often turn to for guidance to help us make sense of 9/11 and help us move on.

Americans Honor Victims on the 11th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:30:24 +0000

In what's become a grim and somber ritual for Americans, citizens will gather Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, in which Islamic extremists killed nearly 3,000 people.

Thousands are expected to come together in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania to pay their respects.

Officials See No Credible Terror Threat on 9/11 Anniversary

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:00:44 +0000

On the 11th anniversary of September 11, 2001, intelligence officials say there is no “credible or specific” threat that terrorist organizations are planning an attack. Although Department of Homeland Security spokesman Matt Chandler said there’s no definitive information indicating a threat, he noted that terrorist organizations have shown interest in specific dates and anniversaries like [...]