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Lila McCann (left) the 17 year-old country music star, full time student, and part time high school cheerleader, is relieved not be the "new kid on the block" any more. She recently bumped into 15 year-old newcomer, Jessica Andrews (right) at the Academy of Country Music Awards media luncheon. The young stars quickly bonded over making names for themselves in a music business run by (so-called) adults.

"With You," Lila’s latest hit from her sophomore album, Something in the Air, is currently at the top of the country music charts. LILA, her debut, was certified "Gold" with sales approaching 800,000 units.

"America’s Oldest Teenager," Dick Clark (left) and teenage country music star Lila McCann (right – as if you couldn’t tell the difference) shared some fun during the media luncheon for the recent Academy of Country Music Awards. Lila was a presenter on the television broadcast.

"With You" is Lila’s current hit single and video from Something in the Air, the follow-up to LILA, her debut album which is certified "Gold" and to date has sold over 750,000 units.

Lila McCann, the 17 year-old country music star, full time student and part-time high school cheerleader, had the pleasure of filming her Country Music Television (CMT) special on location in Seattle, WA (her hometown area). She performed four of her hit songs on location at the Petroleum Museum. The museum houses a visual collection of gas station memorabilia put together over a span of 35 years by a private collector. CMT has selected Lila to be the July Showcase Artist.

 At the Petroleum Museum in Seattle, WA, Lila McCann performs "With You," her current hit song/video from Something in the Air, her new CD.

SOMETHING IN THE AIR FOR THIS BUSY MAN –Billy Ray Cyrus and Lila McCann joined other country music notables in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis at the recent "Sizzlin’ Country" fundraiser in Los Angeles. Cyrus and McCann each sang at the event held at the Warner Brothers Studios western backlot. Later, they both served as presenters at the Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast.

The two were seen backstage discussing acting techniques as McCann has appeared on "Walker Texas Ranger" and Cyrus begins a starring role next month on the movie "Radical Jack." Cyrus also recently filmed a role in David Lynch’s upcoming "Mulholland Falls."

THREE’S COMPANY -- Pictured-- Young country stars, Lila McCann (center), David Kersh (right) and unexpected chaperone, Ty Herndon (left) at this years CMAwards in Nashville. McCann turned down numerous jokingly requested dates from Kersh, but finally called his bluff and accepted Kershs’ invitation to the awards.

Lila McCann is currently touring in support of her new album, Something In The Air, which is the follow-up to her Asylum Records gold debut, LILA. McCann‘s initial foray yielded three hits: "Down Came A Blackbird," the #1 smash "I Wanna Fall In Love," and the powerful, "Almost Over You."

Lila McCann, the 17 year-old country music star from Tacoma, WA, had a chance to catch up with some of her fellow performers at The 2^nd Annual KZLA Country Cookout! to benefit the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. The event was held, Oct. 24^th, in front of a sold-out house at the Universal Amphitheatre in Hollywood, CA.

 Country starlet, Lila McCann made the plunge into adulthood with a blowout party to celebrate her 18^th birthday at The Boundry restaurant in Nashville. One of the highlights, after she performed a set of her hits (from both her CDs LILA and Something In The Air) with her band, was karaoke with the invited guests. The party was courtesy of her label Asylum Records and also her manager Kasey Walker.

She performed the theme from "Grease" with her father and then a duet on "I Got You Babe" with fellow country singer (and her recent date for the CMAs) David Kersh.

 Lila McCann the country music darling met up with Sopranos’ Mafia princess Meadow Soprano who is finely portrayed on the HBO hit series by actress Jamie Lynn Sigler.

Jamie and her on-air sibling Robert Iler (plays Aj Soprano) got to hang out with Lila at the Rainbow Room in New York City as part of Teen People Magazine’s "20 Teens Who Will Change The World" event. Lila McCann performed "I Will Be" and was honored as one of the "20 Teens…" The Soprano kids were VIP presenters at the event.

LILA McCANN PUTS THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON HER 3^RD ABUM… with well over a million album sold to date, Lila McCann and Warner Bros. Nashville are looking forward to the March release of her 3^rd album with Grammy-nominated producer David Malloy at the helm.  Malloy is nominated for

Billy Gilman’s One Voice and has a long list of production credits with such country stars as Reba McEntire,

Andy Griggs, Mindy McCready, and Yankee Grey to name a few.

McCann and Malloy laid down master tracks at StarStruck studios in Nashville with additional vocals at the A&M Studios in Los Angeles.

Lila McCann pictured with Bruce Johnson of the Beach Boys on the set of NBCs, The Weakest Link.

Lila McCann pictured with Edwin McCain, Sheila E, Bruce Johnson (old guy with Hawaiin shirt), Vice Neil of Motley Crue, Deborah (Debbie) Gibson and Sebastian Bach of Skid Row on the set of NBCs, The Weakest Link.

Pictured: Lila McCann at the Rainforest Cafe,
Practicing for When She Meets Her Real Elephant Friend

Lila McCann kicks off the Ontario Mills Heartwalk
Proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association

Country singer Lila McCann lead approximately 5,500 people on Sunday (9/15) in a charity walk to raise money for the American Heart Association at the Ontario Mills Mall in Los Angeles, CA. Lila kicked off The Heartwalk, accompanied by heart-transplant recipient children that have greatly benefited from the Heart Association's efforts. After the event, Lila stopped by the local radio station KFrog's booth to sign autographs and take pictures with the many fans that showed up to support the cause.

With Lila's help, the event raised over $346,000.00 for the American Heart Association.

Pictured below: Lila McCann with the Heartwalk's youngest beneficiaries.

Platinum-selling country music star Lila McCann, made an appearance Saturday September 13TH in Mission Viejo, CA at Albertson’s. KELLOGG’S and the Country Music Association kicked off a national competition for kids at Fan Fair in Nashville, TN, that continued throughout the summer. Lila performed at the event at the Albertson’s parking lot and supported the competition where children performed the new RICE KRISPIES JAMMIN’ JINGLE CONTEST. Also, appearing at the event with Lila was country singer Michelle Wright.

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Rick Murray CMA's Sr. Director of Strategic Marketing, Brian Ferriman Manager of Michelle Wright, Country Music Singer Michelle Wright, Brian Douglas of KZLA, Country Star Lila McCann, and Tom Fink Kellogg's Sr. Manager of Consumer Productions.

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Country Music Singers Lila McCann and Michelle Wright with Snap, Crackle, and Pop.

Pictured left to right: T4T's Middle TN. President Rob Kohls, Marine Captain Thomas S. Little II, Santa Claus and Lila McCann.

"DOC" SEASON 1 DVD SUPPORTS TOYS FOR TOTS MUSIC ROW CHALLENGE – Home video distribution company Ventura Distribution, Inc., joined Toys for Tots honorary spokesperson Billy Ray Cyrus by donating 400 children’s videos and DVDs to the Toys for Tots Middle Tennessee Challenge. Doc the #1 rated series on PAX TV stars Billy Ray Cyrus and comes to home video on February 3rd 2004.

"We are proud to support Billy Ray Cyrus and his partnership with the US Marine Corps and the Toys for Tots organization. Their mission to deliver new toys and a message of hope to needy children is a cause we strongly believe in," commented Ventura’s Jill Schlesinger.

BMG was recognized as the winner of the Challenge for collecting the most toys for this year’s children. Overall, the Music Row Challenge collected over 1000 toys and approximately $8500.00 cash from Music Row businesses, country artists and many others that joined the Toys for Tots event. In total, the Toys for Tots campaign in Middle Tennessee raised 24,000 toys and $15,000 cash.

Country singer Lila McCann was on hand at a press conference held at the CMA office to present a check for $6600.00, representing the retail dollar amount of the videos to Rob Kohls, President, USMCR Toys for Tots of Middle Tennessee.

PHOTO CAPTION: BBR recording artist Lila McCann, selected the lucky winner of an autographed  Daisy Rock Butterfly guitar during CMA Fan Fair on Sunday June 13th.  Kyle Kenney of Walworth, Wisconsin will collect the unique Daisy Rock "Butterfly" shaped electric guitar.