*  * OFFICIAL AARON SITE ~ NEW TOUR SCHEDULE POSTED * *
31 DECEMBER 2002
Aaron Tippin Official Site ~ New Tour Schedule
Yes, yes, yes! Check it out! Check out Aaron's Official Site for new tour dates posted for 2003. There are quite a few dates added. Hopefully, one will be close to y'all. I have a few of the dates posted on my site and I have several phone numbers and websites addresses for others. As soon as I research the ones I don't have, I will add them to my Aaron Tippin Tour Schedule. In the meantime, be sure to check out Aaron's. Go to:
Tour Schedule 2003
Not only has Aaron's Tour Schedule been updated, but a couple more photos from Afghanistan have been added to Aaron's site. I have also added these to my site which is located in the link on my homepage: USO Thanksgiving Tour 2002 - Afghanistan. To view the new photos on Aaron's site, go to:
Photos - Special Features
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. And, hope to see y'all on the road this upcoming tour season!
MAY THIS BE YOUR BEST NEW YEAR EVER!
 C-YA on the road in 2003!
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*  * AARON, THE GUYS AND PHOTOS FROM AFGHANISTAN * *
GRAND OLE OPRY AUDIO ARCHIVES
29 DECEMBER 2002
Aaron, The Guys And Photos From Afghanistan
Four photos of Aaron and the guys USO Tour to Afghanistan have been added to Aaron's Official Site. Go to:
Photos: Special Features.
I've also added these photos from Aaron's site to my website plus the photos from The Middle Tennessee Times (DixieWeb.com), which is Aaron's hometown newspaper in Smithville, TN. On my site, they are located under USO Thanksgiving Tour 2002 ~ Afghanistan, which you can access from my homepage. To view them, go to:
USO Tour Photos ~ AaronTippin.com
USO Tour Photos ~ DixieWeb.com
Grand Ole Opry Audio Archives
Did ya miss the Grand Ole Opry televised 21 December 2002, which included Aaron and Thea? The Saturday Opry Warm Up and the Grand Ole Opry will be available for the next 3 weeks through the radio station (650 WSM) online site, WSMOnline.com. Both audio and video are available.For the Opry Warm Up, go to:
Saturday Opry Warm Up - 21 Dec ~ Length = 90 Minutes
Aaron and Thea's segment begins about 45 minutes into the interview. Aaron talks about his being detained in Qatar (per Aaron: SouthWest Asia), Thea's musical background and how they met, his label as the "Junkman of Country Music," his patriotism and his Daddy, and they talk about their plans for Christmas. Aaron also thanks radio for promoting his benefit single, 'Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly.' Aaron and Thea's segment is concluded with Aaron's 'Jingle Bell Rock.'
For the Grand Ole Opry, go to:
The Grand Ole Opry - 21 Dec ~ Length = 330 Minutes
Aaron and Thea performed during both shows. Their appearance on the early show was during the 7-8pm time slot (begins about 30-45 minutes into the show). The early show was the one that was televised. Their appearance during the later show was during the 10:30-11pm time slot (begins about 240 minutes into the the show).
I was able to listen and to view these shows through Media Player. Enjoy.
MAY THIS BE YOUR BEST NEW YEAR EVER!
C-YA on the road in 2003!
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*  * A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST NEW YEAR EVER * *
AARON AND THEA AND THE GRAND OLE OPRY
WMZQ - BEN & BRIAN INTERVIEW WITH AARON AND THEA
24 DECEMBER 2002
A Very Merry Christmas And The Best New Year Ever
May you feel the warmth of family, friends and love.
This holiday season
And throughout the upcoming year.
I wish you all the good things that are Christmas --
Shared with those you love best.
Aaron And Thea And The Grand Ole Opry
WOW!! What a performance at the Grand Ole Opry! Got tickets to both shows. Long drive, so figured might as well.
I hope you had the chance to watch CMT's Grand Ole Opry Live last Saturday night. If so, you were blessed with the segment that included Aaron and Thea. Aaron came out first and sang one of the songs from his Christmas CD, 'It's Way Too Close To Christmas To Be This Far From You.' What a wonderful Christmas song! Pretty apt, considering where Aaron and the guys have been recently. Then, Aaron brought Thea out on stage to sing his newest single release and their duet, 'Love Like There's No Tomorrow.' You could tell how thrilled he was to share the spotlight with his wife and partner. What a great job!
Tim and Faith better look out....
Got to see Aaron and Thea again with the 10:30pm show. Again, what a terrific job! I would think performing on the Opry stage at the Ryman would have to be pretty stressful, considering who has gone before. I would imagine it was even more so for Thea, being her first time (Aaron has performed at the Opry at least twice that I know of, but at the newer Opry House near Opry Mills), but you would never know it. Great job!
I've added a direct link to the photos I took at the Grand Ole Opry on my homepage. Unfortunately, I didn't get very many photos of Aaron and Thea during the first show. I was seated right behind the cameraman who often blocked my complete view, but I managed to get a few. I did get quite a few during the second show. To check the photos out, go to:
Grand Ole Opry 7pm
Grand Ole Opry 10:30pm
WMZQ - Ben & Brian Interview With Aaron and Thea Tippin
WMZQ (98.7fm-Washington, DC) is a radio station relatively close to where I live which airs 'Listen Live' interviews by Ben and Brian with country music artists. Recently, Ben and Brian held an interview with Aaron and his wife, Thea, about Aaron's recent overseas tour with the USO. I know y'all will love it; it's really interesting. If you remember hearing about Aaron's tour overseas to Saudi Arabia in 1990, you'll remember his efforts to meet with as many of our soldiers personally as possible. This time Aaron and the guys actually bunked with our soldiers. Aaron and Thea also talk about their recent single release, 'Love Like There's No Tomorrow,' and how personal that song is to them. The clip is about 6 minutes long. You'll love it.
Go to: Ben & Brian Audio Archives,
scroll down to Aaron Tippin, and click on Aaron Tippin. FYI: You will need Windows Media Player to hear this interview. If you do not have it, you can download it from the WMZQ Ben & Brian Audio Archives site page.
C-YA on the road in 2003!
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*  * HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY, TEDDY * *
FIELD & STREAM MAGAZINE RADIO ~ AARON TIPPIN
14 DECEMBER 2002
A Very Happy 5th Birthday, Teddy
Birthdays are as special
As the people who have them
I know your day will be
Filled with laughter and love
And dreams come true.
Field and Stream Magazine Radio ~ Country Music Aaron Tippin
Field And Stream Magazine has a pretty neat audio clip with Aaron on his music and getting ready for deer season. Aaron talks about his hunting store, Aaron Tippin Outdoors, mentions a lake near his home, Center Hill Lake and his planes. He also talks about what he loves best about hunting and fishing, especially hunting. And, Aaron relates his favorite deer hunting story. The clip is about 6 minutes long. You'll love it.
Go to: Field & Stream Radio, and click on Country Musician Aaron Tippin. FYI: I was able to hear the audio clip at home (I have Real Player downloaded on my computer.), but was not able to hear the audio clip at work (I do not have Real Player downloaded at work, but do have Media Player.)
 C-YA on the road!
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* * AARON AND THE GUYS ARE SAFELY HOME * *
09 DECEMBER 2002
Aaron And The Guys Are Safely Home
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Per Aaron's Official Site:
'Aaron and the band are back home from their USO Tour to
Afghanistan. All went well and we hope to have some picture
and info from their trip very soon.'
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I know I speak for all of us when I say how thrilled I am Aaron and the guys are safely home. And, I am looking so forward to hearing all about their trip.I live in Delaware near Dover Air Force Base. Recently, several military personnel deployed to Afghanistan returned to our base. According to their reports, Afghanistan is one of the worst areas overseas that they have ever been deployed to. I have heard from many that they are so glad to be home here in the USA. So, I am really anxious to hear about Aaron's USO Tour.
C-YA on the road!
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* * NEW SINGLE FEATURING AARON WITH THEA RELEASE DATE
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04 DECEMBER 2002
New Single Featuring Aaron With Thea Release Date
Per Aaron's Official Site:
Dec. 16th, Lyric Street Records will release a new single, "Love Like There's No Tomorrow." This is a duet with Aaron's wife Thea Tippin. Listen for the single and call your local radio station to request it. Listen to Sample
C-YA on the road!
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* * AARON AND THEA TIPPIN ~ NEW
RELEASE CLIP * *
02 DECEMBER 2002
Aaron and Thea Tippin ~ New Release Clip
Check out the All About Country site to hear a clip of 'Love Like There's No Tomorrow,' Aaron's new single featuring Thea. Go to: All About
Country. You will need to register to enter the site, but registering is FREE.
C-YA on the road!
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* * HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY, THOMAS AARON
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01 DECEMBER 2002
A Very Happy 2nd Birthday, Thomas Aaron
Wishing you days bright with joy
And blessed with love,
Not only on your Birthday
But each day, all year through!
Your Daddy will soon be home, Little One.
MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE, AARON,
TIL YOU AND THE GUYS COME HOME.
AND, GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL
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*  * AARON TIPPIN AND MOM'S AMBROSIA
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29 NOVEMBER 2002
Aaron Tippin And Mom's Ambrosia
Per an email I received from CMT:
"Hi. We're cooking up some fun on CMT.com. I thought you might be interested in adding a link to your site for Aaron Tippin's holdiay recipe in our Holiday Hot Dishes special feature. Thanks for helping spread the word."
Aaron's recipe: Mom's Ambrosia
Holiday Hot Dishes: Holiday Menu
You can order a copy of the cookbook, Hazel's Cookin With Country Stars, online from the CMT.com link above. I have a copy of this cookbook. Not only does it include the above referenced recipe, but also two others by Aaron, as well as many more by other country singers.
GOD BLESS AMERICA.
GOD BLESS AARON TIPPIN AND THE GUYS.
AND, GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL
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* * GAC ~ TOP 50 VIDEOS OF 2002!
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GAC ~ COUNTRY FOR CHRISTMAS SWEEPSTAKES
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
27 NOVEMBER 2002
Great American Country ~ Vote For Top 50 Videos of 2002
Help CountryStars.com and Great American Country (GAC) choose the Top 50 Videos of 2002. Aaron and his video, 'Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly,' has been nominated for the Winter Season 2001 (No. 11). Make sure you vote. Let's make sure GAC knows that Aaron is the best!! Click on: 
Great American Country ~ Country For Christmas Sweepstakes
This year GAC, CountryStars.com and Lyric Street Records want to give you some "Country For Christmas." Now through Christmas day, you can register to win their grand prize Lyric Street gift pack which includes the following:
A CD collection from Aaron Tippin, SheDaisy and Rascal Flatts
A set of 8x10 photographs from Aaron Tippin, SheDaisy and Rascal Flatts
A Happy New Year personal phone call from Rascal Flatts.
Contest ends 25 December at Midnight. Go to: Christmas For Country.
Have a Happy, Happy Thanksgiving
Have a Happy, Happy Thanksgiving. As you sit down to your Thanksgiving dinner with your family and friends, please remember to keep Aaron and the guys in your thoughts and your prayers while they are in Afghanistan and so far away from home and family. And, please remember all our military personnel overseas and everywhere, those who are separated from family and friends and those who are not. It is because of them and their sacrifice that we have the freedom we enjoy today. Thanks to all.
GOD BLESS AMERICA.
GOD BLESS AARON TIPPIN AND THE GUYS.
AND, GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL
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* * AARON TIPPIN AND CMT'S MWL
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21 NOVEMBER 2002
Aaron Tippin And CMT's Most Wanted Live
Hope ya had the chance to catch CMT's Most Wanted Live last night. Aaron talked about his upcoming trip to Afghanistan and how excited he is about touring again with the USO. Since Aaron has never been in the military, he feels this trip is a blessing and the 'only opportunity he has to serve our country.' Aaron and the guys leave Sunday (24 Nov 2002). Please keep them and all our military personnel in your thoughts and prayers while they are in harm's way.
TWO BIG ITEMS OF INTEREST:
Show your support. You can leave a message that will be played for our troops before each of Aaron's shows. The number to call is: (866) 963-4857. Just leave your name and where you are from plus a brief message.
Aaron's Next Single Release. Aaron's next single release will be 'Love Like's There's No Tomorrow.' This is a terrific song written and performed by Aaron and Thea. Aaron specifically asked his record label to release this song. In light of all that is happening in the world today, he couldn't release a more appropriate song. You have to grab the moment because you never know what tomorrow may bring or whether you will have the chance if you wait. I am not sure of the release date, but make sure you request this powerful new single.
GOD BLESS AMERICA.
GOD BLESS AARON TIPPIN AND THE GUYS.
AND, GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL
OVERSEAS AND EVERYWHERE. |
 C-YA on the road!
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* * AARON TIPPIN TO APPEAR ON CMT BEST OF SHOWCASE
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AARON TIPPIN AT OWENSBORO, KY
19 NOVEMBER 2002
Aaron Tippin To Appear on CMT Best Of Showcase
Big night for VCRs! Aaron is scheduled to appear on CMT's Best Of Showcase on Wednesday, 20 November 2002 at 10pm ET and Thursday, 21 November 2002 at 1am ET. And, don't forget that Aaron will also be appearing live on CMT's Most Wanted Live on Wednesday, 20 November 2002 at 7pm ET/PT. See post below.
Aaron Tippin And Owensboro, KY
WOW!! What a show Saturday night! And, what a fun time! Lots and lots of long-time Aaron Tippin fans. Needless to say, the venue was really rockin.' The venue (Executive Inn) in Owensboro, KY is one of those really neat venues with showroom, rooms, eats and shops all in one building. It's also one of those venues where Aaron and the guys bring their families. Thea and the boys joined Aaron on stage for the 'Kiss This.' Teddy is getting to be quite a performer, and he has his own guitar stand right along side his Daddy's. This show was one not to miss.
Got to see Aaron after the show. He was in a really great mood. As promised, I gave Aaron all your messages. He told me he would read them on his way to Afghanistan. Thanks to all who left messages.
C-YA on the road!
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* * AARON TIPPIN TO APPEAR ON CMT MWL
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AARON TIPPIN AT GRAND OLE OPRY
AARON TIPPIN COUNTRY WEEKLY ARTICLE
14 NOVEMBER 2002
Aaron Tippin To Appear on CMT Most Wanted Live
Aaron will stop by and perform on CMT's Most Wanted Live on Wednesday, 20 November 2002 at 7pm ET. I'm sure you will not want to miss this show. Remember, Aaron and the guys will be leaving for Afghanistan on 23 November 2002.
TO BE ON MWL: Join CMT for a live taping of Most Wanted Live which is taped each Wednesday and Friday at 3 and 6pm CT and Saturday at 6 pm CT. Just stop by their studio at the Gibson Bluegrass Showcase in Opry Mills two hours prior to taping to put your name on a backup list for their seated audience. Or, you can call 615-831-0338, and they will give you a confirmation number that will hold your seat. I was lucky enough to be in Nashville and be in the MWL audience in 2001 when Aaron performed 'Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly.' It was a lot of fun! So, if you get the chance, try it.
Aaron Tippin At Grand Ole Opry
Aaron is scheduled to perform at the Grand Ole Opry for two shows (6:30pm and 9:30pm) on Saturday, 21 December 2002. I believe this will be Aaron's third appearance; I know he appeared in 94 and 98. Tickets are on sale now for these shows. To purchase tickets, go to: www.opry.com. You can also see the live broadcast on CMT's Grand Ole Opry Live Saturday at 8 pm ET/PT; repeats Saturday at 11 pm ET/PT and Sunday at 11 am ET/PT.
Aaron Tippin Country Weekly Article
Check the small article in the 26 November 2002 issue of Country Weekly in the Scene & Heard section on page 08. The article, which includes a couple of photos ~ one of Aaron and one of Aaron and Teddy ~ depicts Aaron clowning around while getting his shots at Fort Campbell, KY, before he and the guys leave for Afghanistan. To view a recreation of the article, go to: Aaron At Fort Campbell.
C-YA on the road!
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Dec 31, 2002