Bon Jovi to make country album

Bon Jovi's success on the country chart this year just might be an indication of where the band is headed in the future. The group had a Number One country hit with their song "Who Says You Can't Go Home," which also featured Sugarland lead singer Jennifer Nettles, and singer-guitarist Jon Bon Jovi told the New York Post, "Here's my game plan: I'd like to get two or three artists to do duets with. I'd like to give a couple of Nashville songwriters a chance to shine, and (lead guitarist) Richie (Sambora) and I would write a few songs to prove we could hold our own with these guys." Bon Jovi added, "I can smell change coming. I do feel a growth period coming on in my life. I got that seven-year itch, and I feel like something major is going to happen soon... Anything is possible if you're willing to kick the door down." He didn't say when the new album might be released.

In related news, frontman Jon is the featured guest for a full hour tonight (Wednesday, July 19th) on the CNN program Larry King Live. The interview and performance were shot last week in New York City.

Bon Jovi played the second of three hometown shows on Wednesday, July 19th, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, along with Nickelback.