COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

TIM McGRAW: Backs Up Jerry Lee

 Tim McGraw will make a guest appearance on Jerry Lee Lewis' upcoming album, Mean Old Man, due out on September 7th. Tim will join Jerry Lee on "Middle Aged Crazy"-a song he originally released in 1977. Also on the album are, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Sheryl Crow, John Fogerty, Merle Haggard, , Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Robbie Robertson, Slash, Mavis Staples, John Mayer, Solomon Burke, Kid Rock, Ringo Starr, Nils Lofgren, Kris Kristofferson and Shelby Lynne.

JAMES OTTO: Warning to Potential Boyfriends

 James Otto is just a few weeks away from becoming a daddy. He and his wife Amy are expecting a daughter at the end of August. James admits he was hoping to have a boy, so he didn't have to worry about his little girl dating someday. He writes on Twitter, "A warning to all boys that will date my daughter. Whatever you do to her when y'all go out I'll do to you when you get home."

DARIUS RUCKER: Aim High

 Darius Rucker isn't afraid to shoot for the stars when he reveals who he'd like to record duets with. It's Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood. He admits that matching up to Carrie's vocal prowess is daunting, but he's willing to give it a whirl!

 QUICK SHOTS:

• Faith Hill has a new perfume available called "True." The fragrance has hints of citrus and flowers with a woody base.

• The Country Music Hall of Fame's 2011 calendar is set to come out on August 9th, and it will feature Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.