Kenny Chesney photo courtesy of Sony BMG Nashville.

Each week country music expert Neil Haislop answers your questions!

Q: Why has Kenny Chesney not been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry? I know his music is somewhat different from others, but that is what makes him great, plus his Entertainer of the Year wins. I have watched newer singers get in the Opry, yet Kenny has been around longer.
(Kathy, Marion, SC)

A: Kathy, I’m sure that Kenny Chesney will someday become a member of the Grand Ole Opry — when he and the Opry want that to happen. Sometimes when an artist is invited depends on when the artist feels it’s the best time for their career. As busy as Kenny has been, growing his tour to huge proportions, constantly releasing new material and escaping to his island homes, all may have postponed his participation as a member of the Opry.

Q: Why do we not hear much about Tracy Lawrence? I love his songs.
(Tonya, Fort Pierce, FL)

A: Tracy Lawrence has been plenty busy since he won the CMA Vocal Event Award last year with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney on "Find Out Who Your Friends Are." He owns his own label, Rocky Comfort Records, he’s been touring and he just released a great new single that will probably make a great video. It’s a clever tune called "You Can't Hide Redneck," a song that proves that you can return to a theme that might be getting a little tired if you find a very clever new take on the subject. I predict it’s his next big hit.

Q: I just wondered if you could tell me, in George Strait's new video, "Troubadour," there are pictures looking back at his life with his family. I think the picture of him sitting at the piano with young girl is his daughter, Jenifer, who was killed in the '80s. Is it her?
(Jackie, Waxahachie, TX)

A: Yes, Jackie, it is a picture of his late daughter. What’s important to note is that after George’s daughter died, he refused to ever be questioned about her or the incident because it was too private and painful. After her death, he established a foundation in her honor. So, it must have been a very meaningful decision for him to now include her in the video of "Troubadour," a song that he says represents so much of what his life has been about.

Faith Hill photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Nashville.

A: Kelly, it’s likely, if Faith was performing in Nashville close to her home, that she might possibly take flowers from fans home with her. On the road, she and others might take some flowers to their bus. But, usually gifts like that are donated to hospitals or other facilities rather than being just tossed away.

Q: What are the Dixie Chicks doing? Are they making new music? Can we expect a new album soon? Do they have a tour right now?
(Janet, Roanoke, VA)

A: At this moment the Dixie Chicks are pretty quiet. They’re currently still working their album, Taking The Long Way, but are always working on music, either recording or writing, when they can. There’s no word on when new music will come from them, but it’s not likely that it will be a country album.

Q: Please tell me, whatever happened to last year’s "Nashville Star" winner Angela Hacker? I never see or hear any thing about her. I thought she was really good.
(Marie, Laguna Woods, CA)

A: Marie, there hasn’t been a lot of information from Angela Hacker this year other than her MySpace message recently saying that she’s been finishing up work on her new album for Fame Records and has been sneaking off during that time for some live performances. There’s no date set for the release of her album.

Q: Is Wynonna ever coming back to the mainstream? I have been a fan since the beginning and have her tapes and CDs. I sure would like a new CD and a video.
(Donna, Maryland Heights, MO)

A: Donna, I’m not sure which mainstream you’re talking about, since she’s always been an eclectic artist ever since The Judds took over country music with a style that was not mainstream country, but came to be part of country’s mainstream music. Her latest album remains her 2005 CD, Wynonna: Her Story: Scenes From A Lifetime. You can keep up with all things Wynonna at wynonna.com.