Nashville Tidbits

There will be nearly as many stars on the streets as in the sky tonight because the 2008 CMT Music Awards' lineup includes virtually everyone who's anybody in contemporary country music.

Just look at who's performing: Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn. Presenters include Martina McBride, Julianne Hough, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Josh Turner, Miranda Lambert and John Rich.
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• Vince Gill will sing the national anthem at tonight's Predators-Red Wings hockey game at Sommet Center. This is Game 3 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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• Reba McEntire was joined by Martina McBride on "Does He Love You" at Divas Nashvegas Saturday night during the Oasis Center fundraiser at the Parthenon.

Read more in Beverly Keel's column in the Tennessean newspaper.

Jason Brumm of Radius 10 to Open a Mexican Restaurant

Jason Brumm, chef-owner of upscale spot radius10, is getting ready to open a second restaurant with a completely different concept: a casual Mexican joint on Belmont Boulevard.

Dos Locos will take over the space currently held by Tabouli's, 2015 Belmont. Blvd.

Brumm is adding a full bar with margaritas and Mexican beers. He says everything on the menu will be under $10, but made with high-quality ingredients and preparation methods. Look for queso dip made from scratch from a blend of Mexican cheeses, plus tacos, burritos, nachos and fresh seafood ceviche.

Read the complete article in the Tennessean newspaper.