I had the kosher weinerburger for lunch, and then swung by CMT with the Brad to catch up with his good friend John Rich of Big & Rich. John has a reality TV show coming up on CMT called Gone Country. In it, a few stars come to Nashville to try their hand at a career in country music.

Here is some video I shot where John talks about Bobby Brown urinating on Dee Snider. He also shows us his #1 selling t-shirt with a phrase his grandfather use to say.

I’m a very bad daddy. Last night, while I was holding Trudy in the bathroom, she wiggled a bit, and I dropped her. We have solid concrete floors, so she literally went splat on the floor! Both Vince and I were stunned. She started yelping and hollering, and I immediately held her in place comforting her thinking we were about to have to go to the vet.

Vince scolded me good. Luckily, she quieted down and then started running around again. We watched her for a bit after that, and it was as though it never happened.

I rode with Brad over to the Wild Horse Saloon to meet up with Gunnar Nelson. His new band is playing a show at the Wild Horse December 15. Here’s some video I shot. Gunnar talks about one of the things he likes about living and working in Nashville as a musician. You can see Brad’s full interview on his blog.

Scrap Metal is a celebrity rock supergroup whose members collectively have sold over 50 million records worldwide. Scrap Metal was created by Gunnar Nelson, who with twin brother Matthew Nelson was half of the hit 90s group Nelson, and Mark Slaughter of 80s rock group Slaughter. Kelly Keagy from Night Ranger helps to round out Scrap Metal’s core group, along with Eric Martin of Mr. Big who brings his trademark powerhouse pipes to the band.
[NowPlayingNashville.com]

I’m still getting used to this Sanyo HD Xacti video camera. I’m not yet sure if I like it or not.

Brad Schmitt said something about lunch, so I rode along with him to the Music Row Celebrity Chili Throw Down. Here is some video I shot. Brad was catching up with some of his celebrity friends for a segment in tonight’s newscast. Listen to him work his magic. Can you feel the love?

Lorrie Morgan’s chili was a hit. Want to know what it’s called? The Five Husband Chili. It was hot. Chefs Brad Cotter, Rachel Williams, Woody Bradshaw, Lorrie Morgan, Jett Williams, Darryl Singletary, and others took part. The event benefited The Murrell School in Nashville.

Ms. Mimi took a bath last night. Potty training has its ups and downs. Yesterday when we came home there must have been about 4 pee puddles and 3 poopies on the bathroom floor. In our presence, and with attentive commands and rewards, they do use the litter box. As we stay with them, they also use the litter box on their own.

We’re considering reducing their space in the bathroom at night to encourage more involuntary use of the litter box. We’re both nervous and eager for any advice.

Here is some raw video I shot today of Carrie Underwood accepting awards at ASCAP in Nashville. She was there with her co-writers of her #1 hit “So Small.” Brad was shooting it for tonight’s newscast so I rode along for the free cheese spread.

He posted a 2 minute 45 seconds apology for not posting his “motion picture.” But some part of you doesn’t really care that it didn’t happen as planned. More of you watched Dax Flame’s latest video recorded in his bedroom than the local evening news.

Please will you forgive me? I would be so grateful. I am really sorry that I didn’t post it. I am mad that it stinks and I hope you understand. I couldn’t even completely finish it.
[I am sorry to the Upmost Degree - Dax Flame - 12-09-07]