Country singer Tracy Lawrence is set to become a movie star after signing on to play a teenage dirt bike racer's supportive uncle in a new film.

The star was offered the role of the boy's alcoholic father in L.A. Dirt, but decided he'd be better suited as the uncle.

Lawrence tells CountryWeekly.com, "I've been wanting to do some stuff in film for a while. It's a well-done feel-good story about a man trying to chase his dream, but he has to overcome the adversity in his life of having an unsupportive, alcoholic father."

"They (producers) gave me the choice between portraying the alcoho...

Country singer Kenny Chesney reigned supreme at the 2008 Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday - winning entertainer of the year for the fourth consecutive time.

The star took home the coveted prize which was voted for by country music fans for the first time at this year's 43rd ceremony. He told the celebrity-studded audience, "This one is really actually special because long before I had a hit record, the fans always came to the shows. And I want to thank you guys for voting and for being there for me."

Other big winners on the night included Grammy-win...

Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and George Strait were named the queen and kings of country in NashvIlle, Tennessee on Wednesday night at the 41st annual CMA Awards.

Underwood claimed the Female Vocalist of the Year for a second successive year and Single of The Year ("Before He Cheats"), while Strait took home Song of The Year honors for "Give It Away," and he won his sixth Album of The Year prize for It Just Comes Natural. New dad Paisley was also a double winner, taking home Best Video and Male Vocalist awards.

The night's biggest prize, Entertainer of The Year, went to Kenny ...

Kenny Chesney had a birthday to remember on Monday night when pals Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jewel and Gretchen Wilson turned a low-key Nashville, Tennessee party into a star-studded affair. The country star booked out venue the Tin Roof and planned to perform there for fans, family and friends.

But the evening quickly became a superstar jam session when Wilson, Montgomery Gentry, Kix Brooks, Big & Rich, Sara Evans and Tracy Lawrence joined his band onstage, while other celebrities watched from the crowded club floor.

Chesney, 39, performed a set of hits and covers, including rend...