Days of Our Lives, 45 Years and Counting!

Days of Our Lives, NBC's only daytime drama is in its 45th year of broadcasting. This iconic daytime soap opera was created by Ted Corday, a pioneer in the daytime drama genre and became a huge success under the leadership of his widow, Betty Corday, the show's glass ceiling shattering female executive producer. Learn the history of the show as well as behind the scenes secrets from executiv producer, Ken Corday, son of Ted and Betty Corday. Ken's book, The Days of our Lives: The True Story of One Family's Dream and the Untold History of Days of our Lives, is a must read for students of the daytime drama genre as well as long-time Days fans. Get a behind the scenes photo tour of the Days set through Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos by Greg Meng and Eddie Campbell.

Celebrate Marlena's Return and the Days of Our Lives Big Event!

Celebrate the return of Marlena Evans Black to Salem with Matel's Days of Our Lives Marlena Evans collectors barbie doll!

Deidre Hall, one of daytime television's most beloved icons is reprising her role as Marlena on NBC's Days of Our Lives. Ms. Hall along with other beloved and popular veteran Days actors will appear on the Days of Our Lives' Big Event episode scheduled for September 26, 2011.  In addition to veteran Days actors, this episode will also feature special guest stars.

Prepare to watch this much anticipated Days episode while enjoying a beverage in a Days of Our Lives mug!

SouthwestGeorgia.net Gift Shop

Get merchandise and paraphernalia that celebrates tourism in Southwest Georgia. Buy shirts, outerwear, hats and caps, bags, fun stuff, items for home and office, drinkware, stickers, magnets and more. Southwest Georgia related themes include quail hunting, the watermelon capital, Georgia's City of Roses, Colquitt Georgia (the home of Swamp Gravy), peanuts, and of course, the Georgia peach! Click here.

Art and Culture Vacations

Now through August 31, 2011, save up to 35% on USA vacations where you can explore museums, music and cultural attractions. Locations include Washington D.C., New York, New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, and Colorado. Must travel by September 30, 2011. Click here.

Hilton Summer Getaway

Now through August 22, 2011, save 15% to 40% at participating Hilton brand hotels. Book hotel only or air-hotel combo. Must travel by September 5, 2011. Click here.

Family Vacations

Now until June 30, 2011, great deals on family vacations in California, Caribbean, Colorado, Florida, Mexico and Montana. Must travel by July 31, 2011. Click here.

Reba McEntire & Blake Shelton host Tornado Relief Concert

Oklahoma natives, Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton, will host Tornado Relief Concert on May 26, 2011 in Durant, Oklahoma, in partnership with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Choctaw Casino Resort. The concert will benefit Atoka County’s ongoing relief efforts through the Tushka Disaster Relief Fund. Reba is was born near Kiowa, approximately 30 miles from the area recently devestated by a tornado. Blake is a native of Ada and lives in Tishomingo, less than 50 miles from Atoka County. Both entertainers are concerned about the welfare of their friends and neighbors in the devastated areas of Oklahoma and wanted to show their love and support for their fellow Oklahomans. Concert tickets go on sale, May 6, 201, and may be purchased online or by telephone at 1-800-585-3737.

The Hunger Project

The Hunger Project (THP) is an international organization that addresses poverty throughout the world. THP helps people help themselves and their families, empowers women as agents of change, and forms partnerships with local governments to achieve the goal of the eradication of poverty. The global outreach of THP extends to Africa, India, Bangladesh, Mexico and Peru. The Hunger Project was Dionne Warwick's charity on Celebrity Apprentice. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.thp.org/.

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ACM: Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country

On April 4, 2011, the Academy of Country Music will honor Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, The Judds, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert in a star studded show entitled, Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country. This event is a fundraiser for Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music, and provides funds to music related charitable causes. Girls Night Out will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The program will air on CBS, Friday, April 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM. Tickets to the April 4 taping are available in the Entertainment Tickets section of Albany's Internet Mall.

46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards

Get your tickets now to the 46th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. The ACM promotes and supports the Country Music industry by showcasing and honoring the biggest names in Country Music as well as emerging talent. The Academy also provides money to charitable causes related to the music industry. The 46th annusl awards show will be held on April 3, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The show will be hosed by Reba McEntire and Black Shelton. Prior to the show, the ACM Fan Jam will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center and hosted by Sugarland. Get tickets to both the Academy of Country Music Awards program and the Academy of Country Music Fan Jam.

Congratulations Reba McEntire, 2011 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee!

Country Music Queen and 1st ever CMT Giant, Reba McEntire, has been named a 2011 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee in the Modern Era category. Induction into the Hall of Fame is Country Music's highest honor. Reba is one of three Country Music legends being honored for a lifetime of outstanding contributions to Country Music. The other inductees are Jean Shepard (Veterans Era category) and Bobby Braddock (songwriter category). Reba and her fellow inductees will enter into Country Music's "unbroken circle" during the 2011 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The Medallion Ceremony is an annual reunion of Country Music Hall of Fame Members. Congratulations to Reba and her fellow inductees! "Will the circle, be unbroken..."

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Tour

Las Vegas Travel Deals

Save up to 40% on hotels and vacations packages, when you travel to the Las Vegas strip by April 30, 2011. To see the deals, click below.


Las Vegas Deals

2011 CMA Music Festival in Nashville

Make plans now to attend the 2011 CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee. This annual Country Music Association event is a special time of fun and fellowship between Country Music artists and their fans. Get tickets to the festival and make travel reservations to Nashville. Y'all have fun!

2011 CMA Music Festival Tickets & Travel Reservations

For Colored Girls on DVD and Blu-ray

Tyler Perry's motion picture, For Colored Girsl, is available on DVD and blu-ray at Albany's Internet Mall. Get this movie in a two disc blu-ray/DVD combo or a regular DVD. Both are available on the For Colored Girls page at Albany's Internet Mall.

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Super Cruise Sale

Find sales on cruises to the Bahamas, Europe and Mexico. Deals include a FREE stateroom upgrade and $100 onboard credit. Offers end February 10, 2011 or March 10, 2011. Click below.

Super Cruise Sale