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  • Taylor Swift Fearless Tour

    jarrod@zrock.com
    23 Oct 2009 | 4:48 am
    Taylor Swift’s Fearless Tour continues in 2010 with 37 shows in 29 cities. “I’m so excited to take the Fearless tour back out on the road again in 2010!” says Taylor. “This year’s tour has been so much fun and even more unforgettable than I ever imagined. The fans have been so amazing, and I’m thrilled to play in new cities and see even more of my fans on the 2010 Fearless Tour!” Buy Taylor Swift tickets and enjoy the show! view details and ticket info...

  • Sugarland Christmas Album : Gold And Green

    jarrod@zrock.com
    19 Oct 2009 | 10:09 pm
    Sugarland’s Christmas album, Gold and Green, is in stores now and ready to put you in the Christmas spirit.  Featuring five holiday classics and five songs co-written by Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, Gold and Green is the perfect stocking stuffer for the country music fans on your shopping list. Stay tuned for a very sweet ACountry Christmas - your chance to experience Gold and Green holiday cheer with Sugarland fans across the country at a nightclub near you - including your chance to win cool Sugarland prize packages.  read more...

  • Garth Brooks Vegas Concerts

    jarrod@zrock.com
    15 Oct 2009 | 11:11 pm

  • Garth Brooks Ends Retirement

    jarrod@zrock.com
    15 Oct 2009 | 5:29 pm
    Garth Brooks is dusting off his cowboy hat and ending his retirement.  “‘We’re going to take the retirement roof off over our head, and I already feel taller,” Garth announced at a press conference this morning (October 15) at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.  “I know this is a young industry, so I’m not sure I’ll be welcomed back but, if the fans want me, I still want to pursue my music,” Brooks said. read more...

  • Taylor Swift : Fifteen Video

    jarrod@zrock.com
    11 Oct 2009 | 6:09 pm
    Taylor Swift’s Fifteen video features a barefoot Taylor in a white dress with a montage of scenes from high school. Directed by Roman White, the fourth single from Fearless features Taylor’s real-life best friend Abigail Anderson.  “‘Fifteen’ talks about how my best friend, Abigail, got her heart broken when we were in ninth grade and singing about that absolutely gets me every time.” watch video...
 
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  • Garth Brooks Paved the Way for Taylor Swift on SNL

    Alison Bonaguro
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pm
    Taylor Swift is going to be both the host and the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this Saturday (Nov. 7). Is that even possible, for someone to perform country music AND be truly funny in the skits? Yes. And I know this because of Garth Brooks. He did the same double duty when he was at the top of his game, and I think really surprised everyone with a sense of humor that seemed to come very naturally. Like when he's being teased backstage by the irresistibly sexy Mango (Chris Kattan). Or when Tracy Morgan is totally bad-mouthing Chris Gaines right to Garth Brooks' face. "He's a weedy…

  • CMA Songwriter Series Serenades Manhattan

    Craig Shelburne
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:33 pm
    For years I've been curious about the CMA Songwriters Series in New York City and since it coincided with this trip, I caught the early show last night (Nov. 5) at Joe's Pub. The lineup was pretty remarkable: host Bob DiPiero, Jessi Alexander, Jon Randall and Mark D. Sanders. DiPiero opened with "Blue Clear Sky," co-written by Sanders and recorded by George Strait. On his next time through, he played "Southern Voice," the new single from Tim McGraw. Randall offered a new song he co-wrote with Brad Paisley and Bill Anderson, "If You Can't Make Money, Make Love," an incredibly catchy and fun…

  • Eight Minutes With Kellie Pickler

    Alison Bonaguro
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:31 am
    That's all the time she had, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from asking Kellie Pickler every single question I had about her appearance this Sunday (Nov. 8) on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. And then some. Luckily, I talk fast and she talks even faster. She called me from Nashville, and we jammed as many Qs and as we could into our allotted time. CMT.com: What was it like telling the Terpenning family they were getting a new house? Pickler: It was one of the most beautiful things. That family is so deserving, so it was such a blessing. The whole show is about embracing one…

  • Carrie Underwood's Never-Ending Quest for Abs

    Alison Bonaguro
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:57 am
    I have a girlfriend who refers to her midsection as "the situation." Another one who calls it her "pouch." And another who calls it her "second trimester." Like we all have a little more junk around our bellies than we'd like. But I have a really, really hard time believing Carrie Underwood has the situation. Yet she told Parade magazine, "My abs are my trouble area. If I gain weight, it's around my hips and my belly. And if you have on a great dress and it fits everywhere but your belly, that's not good. It may take me the rest of my life, but if I'm 80 and I have abs, I'll be happy!" God…

  • An Alan Jackson Cracker Barrel's About to Pop Up

    Alison Bonaguro
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am
    Nothing says the CMA Awards are in town like pecan logs and apple butter. So the folks at Cracker Barrel are setting up a temporary store right in downtown Nashville from Nov. 7-12. It's really to celebrate the Alan Jackson Collection with more than 40 items like clothes, jewelry, CDs and rocking chairs. So if you want to browse around for all things Alan Jackson and get an autograph from Jackson himself, go to the corner of First Avenue and Broadway between 9 and 11 a.m. on Tuesday (Nov. 10). Actually, go earlier than that. Fans are encouraged to line up as early 6:00 a.m. to get a ticket…
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  • Perry says Tyler quits Aerosmith

    7 Nov 2009 | 3:02 am
    Steven Tyler has quit Aerosmith, according to the band's guitarist Joe Perry. It comes just months after the singer spoke out publicly to dismiss reports the band was on the verge of splitting follow...

  • Aretha Franklin in T.O.

    7 Nov 2009 | 3:02 am
    TORONTO - She didn't perform her signature song but I still have nothing but the utmost Respect for Aretha Franklin. The Queen Of Soul pulled into Roy Thomson Hall on Friday night for a sold-out show...

  • Justin Bieber in T.O.

    7 Nov 2009 | 3:02 am
    TORONTO - He should be studying to get his learner's permit, but instead the success and buzz surrounding 15-year-old Canadian teenage idol Justin Bieber means he'll probably be able to buy his choice...

  • Buffy Sainte-Marie given lifetime award

    7 Nov 2009 | 12:26 am
    WINNIPEG - Buffy Sainte-Marie was given a lifetime achievement award and a special tribute Friday night at the Aboriginal Peoples' Choice Music Awards. It's the latest in a long list of accolades...

  • Kenny Rogers Christmas Tour Returns

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:33 pm
    Kenny Rogers will once again be lighting up the holiday season with his 2009 edition of the Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits Tour, beginning Nov. 27 in Bossier City, La.
 
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  • Old-Timer, Still Telling Mountain Tales

    13 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Ralph Stanley, 82, is one of the last, and surely the purest, of the traditional country musicians and only just got around to writing his autobiography.

  • Shelby Singleton, Nashville Producer, Dies at 77

    10 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Mr. Singleton was a colorful Nashville record producer and entrepreneur who resurrected the historic Sun Records catalog.

  • Daddy Sang Bass

    3 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The singer-songwriter talks about how her father chose the songs on her new album.

  • Make That Seven Paisley Nominations

    10 Sep 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Oops: After releasing the list of nominees for the 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, the association appended its announcement on Thursday, saying that Brad Paisley and Keith Urban had been “inadvertently omitted” from one category, best musical event, which recognizes collaborations. “The omission occurred when transferring information from the online ballot to the list of final nominees,” the association said in a statement. Mr. Paisley and Mr. Urban were recognized f...

  • Brad Paisley Leads Country Music Nominees

    9 Sep 2009 | 9:00 pm
    With six nominations, Brad Paisley leads the finalists for the 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards, the association announced on Wednesday.
 
 
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    GAC News & Notes

  • Carrie Underwood’s Stylist Gives Fashion Advice

    Wendy Newcomer
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am
    On Wednesday, Nov. 11, all of Nashville will be abuzz — not to mention a-Twitter — with the 43rd Annual CMA Awards. If you’re not in Music City but have plans to get together with friends to watch the awards show, you may want to make it extra fun by dressing up, red carpet-style. Trish Townsend, a stylist for many of your favorite country stars — including Carrie Underwood — recently visited our studio to share her tips on how to have the best ensemble at the party: The 43rd Annual CMA Awards show hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley airs on Wednesday,…

  • Jimmy Fallon Preps Taylor Swift for SNL Hosting Duties

    Jason Mease
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:55 am
    LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 140 -- Pictured: (l-r) Taylor Swift, Jimmy Fallon -- NBC Photo: Dana Edelson You’ve probably heard by now, Taylor Swift is set to pull double duty as both the host and musical guest this weekend on NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL).  Taylor joins a short list of superstars including Sting, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake that have filled both shoes on the show.  The last time a female country artist was tapped to both host and perform was Dolly Parton, 20 years ago. Last Monday night, Taylor made a special guest…

  • CBR Pros Take an “Eight Second Ride” on Top 20

    Tom Roland
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am
    Jake Owen photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville. Jake Owen’s “Eight Second Ride” uses a rodeo phrase for a sexy come-on that has his latest video at No. 18 on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown, but some real rodeo pros join Suzanne Alexander from this week’s CBR (Championship Bull Riding) finale in Kansas City. Suzanne checks in with a bunch of bull-riding cowboys — including Jarrod Craig, Ardie Maier, retired champ Gary Leffew and the Kansas City winner, Hugo Pedrero — as she works through the biggest videos in country music. The “Eight Second Ride” video meanwhile is helping…

  • McGraw-Hill Unlikely to Expand

    Tom Roland
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:31 am
    Tim McGraw photo by Danny Clinch, courtesy of Curb Records. There are five Southern voices in the home of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and it looks like that’s the limit. Tim, who occupies the cover of the newest edition of People magazine, originally had more kids in mind, but with three girls already in the family, there’s not much thought of expansion. “We talked about it once,” he says in the story. “We even have names for boys. I would love to have a boy also, but if we start again now, we’re going to be old when they’re gone. We started out wanting five [kids], and life…

  • Your Chance to Win an All-Star CMA Awards Guitar

    Jason Mease
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    GAC is the only cable network where you can see encore airings of the CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock concert special.  The special, filmed at the 2009 CMA Music Festival, features Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, Zac Brown Band and more.  3-hours of non-stop music filmed live in Nashville, TN at the LP Field stadium.   And if that’s not enough reason to tune-in, it gets better… Watch GAC’s encore airing of CMA Music Festival:…
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    Keith Anderson News

  • CHICAGO BEARS RECRUIT KEITH ANDERSON, DAVID NAIL

    2 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    By: Alison Bonaguro Country music and professional sports are hopelessly intertwined. Country stars go to the games, athletes show up at their concerts, and then those stars go to even more games. It's like a never-ending circle of mutual admiration. And on Nov. 13, it gets even better for Chicago. Greg Olsen, the Chicago Bears' tight end, is hosting a Shake the Lake country concert to benefit breast cancer, brain cancer and Children's Memorial Hospital. Keith Anderson and David Nail will both be on hand to entertain and raise a little cash. Read more!

  • NEW OPRY DATE ADDED FOR KEITH IN NOVEMBER

    2 Nov 2009 | 8:52 am
    Join Keith on November 3RD, when he performs LIVE on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville TN. Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now! Keith Anderson fans can use coupon code "webFAN" OR click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off of your ticket purchase. more!

  • BID NOW FOR A SIGNED POSTER FROM KEITH ANDERSON

    26 Oct 2009 | 10:16 am
    BID NOW! Get your very own signed poster of Keith Anderson from his debut album, "Three Chord Country and American Rock and Roll". All proceeds go to charity.

  • "I STILL MISS YOU" HONORED AT ASCAP AWARDS

    21 Oct 2009 | 9:44 am
    47th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards It all begins with a song and earlier this evening the writers of country music's most performed songs of the past year were honored by The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). The 47th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards -- ASCAP at the Ryman -- were held at country music's mother church, the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, before an audience of more than 1,500 distinguished songwriters, top country stars and music industry leaders. Honorees and special guests in attendance included Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Dierks…

  • BID NOW FOR A PERSONAL CALL FROM KEITH ANDERSON

    19 Oct 2009 | 12:15 pm
    BID NOW Keith fans! Here is the auction for you! Bid now for your chance to have a personal, 10 minute phone call from Keith Anderson!! Keith will call the winner and share a personal chat! Don't miss this rare opportunity! more!
 
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    The 9513

  • Your Take: Polite Company

    Karlie Justus
    7 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Sammy Kershaw once sang that there are three topics he’d just rather not get into: “Politics, Religion and Her.” However, Kershaw may be in the minority, considering the recent string of country songs and news items that don’t necessarily fall into the conversation outlines for polite company. On Halloween, Q Notes published “City bans Country performer after anti-gay lyrics,” recounting controversial lyrical additions singer Matt Boswell and the Hillbilly Blues Band made to a Merle Haggard song during a city-sponsored concert in Reidsville, North Carolina:…

  • Melonie Cannon Comes Clean; Kid Rock & Jamey Johnson to Duet; Joey + Rory Christmas Projects

    Brody Vercher
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:38 am
    In a press release from Rural Rhythm Records, Melonie Cannon revealed that she’s been battling an addiction to prescription medications and in light of that revelation, Rural Rhythm is offering a free download of her song “Send a Little Love.” Watch the video premiere of Randy Houser’s “Whistlin’ Dixie” at CMT. My Kind of Country’s Occasional Hope described in detail the new Hank Williams box set and says it’s a must-have. Kid Rock and Jamey Johnson are scheduled to duet at the CMA Awards. Blake Shelton discussed deer hunting and his…

  • Friday Five: Songs About Walls

    Juli Thanki
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:48 am
    My original intent was to write a Friday Five in honor of Guy Fawkes Night; however, there are few songs about plotting to blow up Parliament. So instead, we’ll be looking at another important historical event. This November marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Here are five of country music’s best songs about walls, whether they’re made of stone, sheetrock, or metaphor (Note: Songs about the Vietnam Wall aren’t included here; they’ll be featured in an upcoming playlist). 5. “Four Walls” – Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys…

  • Taylor Swift Hosts ‘SNL’; Dolly Parton & Jessica Simpson Have Big Breasts; Kristofferson Receives Inaugural Stephen Bruton Award

    Brody Vercher
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:17 am
    Watch the promo for this week’s Saturday Night Live, hosted by Taylor Swift. Country California’s C.M. Wilcox reviewed the new album from Derek Hoke, Goodbye Rock N Roll, and maintained that Hoke has released one of the finest country debuts of 2009. (MySpace) His gentle, unpretentious brand of throwback country often seems just a hiccup away from the early rock of Buddy Holly. Fans of The Wrights and The Little Willies should take particular note. Jessica Simpson and Dolly Parton have double-D breasts. Thanks, CNN. The iTunes single of the week, which is available for “free…

  • James House – “I Love You Man”

    Karlie Justus
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Songwriters: Don Cook, James House, Curly Putnam and Rafe Van Hoy. “Written by committee” is a standard put-down for jumbled songs so chock-full of cliches without any sort of concentrated focus that it’s easy to imagine a room full of songwriters throwing proverbial darts at a lyrical dartboard in search of easily digestible, commercially viable hits. Like any stereotype, however, this particular brand of song creation doesn’t have to produce such sallow results. Nashville veteran James House’s new single “I Love You Man” was written by a committee…
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  • Kenny Rogers Christmas Tour Returns

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Kenny Rogers will once again be lighting up the holiday season with his 2009 edition of the Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits Tour, beginning Nov. 27 in Bossier City, La. read complete article

  • Martina and More Added to CMA Show

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Martina McBride, Kid Rock and Jamey Johnson have been added to the performing lineup for The 43rd Annual CMA Awards telecast, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC-TV. read complete article

  • Christmas Time for Joey + Rory

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Popular husband-and-wife duo Joey + Rory are serving up a holiday treat and also helping people in need with their poignant single, “It’s Christmas Time,” and a unique children’s album from songwriter think-tank The Song Trust entitled Merry Kidsmas. read complete article

  • Taylor Dateline Special on CMT

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    CMT will air the one-hour special, Dateline: Taylor Swift, Friday, Nov. 6, at 9 p.m. ET. read complete article

  • Help Send a Touch of Home

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The American Red Cross, Pitney Bowes Inc. and Red Cross celebrity cabinet member Amy Grant are teaming up to help deliver holiday cards to U.S. military personnel through the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. read complete article
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    Amber Waves of Twang

  • Wrinkle Neck Mules - Let the Lead Fly

    Chip Frazier
    2 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    With the release of their fourth album the Wrinkle Neck Mules have established themselves as one of the premier roots rock bands. Let the Lead Fly is a bit less electric but rocks just as hard. With the use of banjo, mandolin and pedal steel, the roots move to the forefront on this release. As usual the band tells stories of the people on the margins of society. The poignant vignettes are especially effective at a time when the margins of society are growing However, this is not an album about sorrow and despair. As they say on the title cut, “Don’t just stand there raise, your guns and…

  • WSM starts new show - Music City Roots

    Chip Frazier
    22 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pm
    The legendary Nashville radio station WSM, the broadcasting home of the Grand Ole Opry, has a new show, Music City Roots. It is broadcast from a new venue, The Loveless Barn, just outside of Nashville.This week was Sam Bush and Mike Farris. The first episode was Emmylou Harris. Check out the website .The Upcoming Lineup is unbelievable. You can also go to the WSM Website for on demand streaming

  • Sarah Jarosz appears on Prairie Home Companion

    Chip Frazier
    8 Oct 2009 | 1:35 pm
    My friend Mark heard Sarah Jarosz on Prairie Home Companion last week and was blown away. This reminded me that I had a promo I was going to post about earlier this Summer. The problem was I got busy and moved and the post was never made. That was crime that needs to be rectified. Sarah Jarosz is only 18 and she grew up in the Texas Hill Country, home to a songwriter or two I would say. What makes her unique is that she is a great musician as well as a songwriter. She is now studying at a conservatory in the Northeast and released an album this past Summer on Sugar Hill Records that includes…

  • Two Tons of Steel = One Ton of Fun

    Chip Frazier
    5 Oct 2009 | 1:02 pm
    The band was named after the vintage restored Cadillac owned by lead singer Kevin Geil. This is appropriate considering Not that Lucky is a cruise through the Country and Rockabilly of the 50s delivered with a punk attitude. Two Tons of Steel certainly deliver a fresh interpretation of what a Honky Tonk band should be. This is their first since 2005’s Vegas and is already creating a buzz, debuting at number 8 on the Americana charts and is now number 4. They enlisted the expertise of the ubiquitous Texas musician and producer Lloyd Maines. Maines touch is evident on this masterpiece.

  • Roseanne Cash - The List

    Chip Frazier
    21 Sep 2009 | 8:19 pm
    Read the press release below and tell me how this won't bw great. Then check out the track list and imeem link. ROSANNE CASH TO RELEASE BRAND-NEW ALBUM, THE LIST,ON MANHATTAN RECORDS ON OCTOBER 6TH, 2009ALBUM FEATURES CASH'S CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATIONS OFSONGS FROM A LIST OF ESSENTIAL COUNTRY SONGSPASSED ON TO HER BY HER LEGENDARY FATHERSPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE ELVIS COSTELLO, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, JEFF TWEEDY, RUFUS WAINWRIGHTAcclaimed singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will release her 12th studio album, entitled The List, on Manhattan Records on October 6th, 2009. This stunning work features…
 
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  • Jimmy Wayne Brings Lively Show to Oklahoma

    Alanna Conaway
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Filed under: Concert NewsThe sound of sirens rang through the McSwain Theatre in Ada, Okla., as Jimmy Wayne took the stage Saturday singing 'Cowboys and Engines,' with his fist punching the air. He immediately launched into another new song, 'Shot Cowboy,' which is slated to appear on another album down the road, after 'Sara Smile' hits stores later this month. With the final beat of the song, Jimmy drew imaginary pistols off each of his hips and shot the air as the lights faded. But this concert wasn't all music, as the charismatic singer also added a little humor. Turning his back to the…

  • Blake Shelton, 'Hillbilly Bone' (Featuring Trace Adkins) - Video of the Week

    The Boot Staff
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:45 am
    Filed under: New VideoArtist: Blake Shelton Video: 'Hillbilly Bone' Why We Dig It: Talk about friends in low places. Blake and Trace bring their hillbilly bones to an uppity restaurant in this hilarious new video.

  • Kellie Pickler Is Red Hot

    Donna Hughes
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:15 am
    Kellie Pickler is no longer a blonde, but she's still a bombshell, nonetheless. The 'Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You' singer is now a redhead. Actually, auburn would be a more appropriate term to describe the new shade of her shoulder length tresses. Kellie gave her fans a head's up a few weeks ago via her Twitter page, stating "Incognito with my red hair. On Broadway in Nashville." And her fans have certainly responded ... some of them not so fondly. "It's just hair! Some people don't even have hair," Kellie laments to The Boot. "So, while I have my hair, I'm going to play with it and…

  • Jo Dee Messina Fields Random Requests

    Gayle Richardson
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am
    Filed under: Country NewsJo Dee Messina is back on the road again. But instead of performing to packed arenas and stadiums, she created the Music Room Series tour to give fans a more informal and intimate experience. But, the singer admits, it's become an experience she never expected. "It's a show that started out as a storyteller kind of series," Jo Dee tells the Daily Breeze. "I would talk to the audience about the songs and the circumstances behind them and what they meant to me. But it quickly evolved into being more about the audience. When they would make requests, they would tell me…

  • Frugal Friday: Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw + More

    The Boot Staff
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    The Boot helps fans find wallet-friendly deals on music.Walmart has an invitation for you to the "Soundcheck" of some of today's hottest artists! Country fans will want to check out exclusive performances, interview segments and free downloads from Carrie Underwood here and Miranda Lambert here. Tim McGraw's 'Southern Voice' is available to download at Amazon for just $5! Click here.Amazon also has Lady Antebellum's debut album on sale for only $7.99 here.
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    Country Mike

  • What Can Brown Do For Texas Country?

    5 Nov 2009 | 11:43 pm
    It's a cool Tuesday night in the northern suburbs of Houston. Scooter Brown, Josh Ward and Josh Norman were playing an acoustic show at a roadside bar, Nico's Place, off U.S. Hwy. 59 in Kingwood, Texas. There were dedicated fans, for sure. But many of the people were enjoying their drinks and talking to their friends....

  • Nothing like an Acoustic Tuesday Night (with Granger Smith and Trent Willmon)

    27 Oct 2009 | 1:35 pm
    The perfect venue. The perfect dining menu. A couple of talented songwriters and performers, alone with their acoustic guitars. So what, if it was Tuesday Night? Fans packed one of the best music venues in Greater Houston (And The Great State of Texas) for some coffee and dinner, but most of all, to see Granger Smith and Trent Willmon at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, Texas....

  • Dance Halls & Dreamers

    26 Oct 2009 | 11:55 pm
    Give me a Saturday night. My baby by my side. A little old school Pat Green and Robert Earl Keen, and I'll be alright. Sorry, Justin Moore. This is Texas, not Arkansas. And while we appreciate Nashville, Texas Music is much closer to our hearts. That's why I really loved reading this book, Pat Green's "Dance Halls and Dreamers." The stories were written by Luke Gilliam and the photos taken by Guy Rodgers III....

  • Wade Bowen to play the Grand Ole Opry tonight

    12 Oct 2009 | 11:47 am
    "You've got your getaway," Wade Bowen sings, "And I've got mine." Bowen, a Waco, Texas native who earned his college degree at Texas Tech and now lives in the Central Texas town of New Braunfels, has a sound that recalls Garth Brooks and Bruce Springsteen with a classic knack for songwriting that's similar to legends like Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard....

  • Toes On A Lawnchair?

    8 Oct 2009 | 10:50 am
    Who puts their toes on a lawnchair? Apparently people who like to censor country music lyrics. I was listening to the Zac Brown Band's "Toes", and every time it's supposed to say "ass," it says "toes." So on that last one, it doesn't make sense. Way to try and mess up a really good song. I was really excited about the new Luke Bryan album,...
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    Country Standard Time News

  • Bentley met Fort Hood hero at July 4 show

    Dierks Bentley met the soldier at a July 4 concert at Fort Hood in Texas who shot the psychiatrist accused of killing 12 fellow soldiers at outpost on Thursday. Civilian Police Sgt. Kimberly Munley shot and wounded Nidal Malik Hasan, who was about to be deployed to Afghanistan. On his Twitter page, Bentley wrote, "I want a meet and greet with her now. hero & brave soldier." A picture of the two is on Bentley's Twitter page....

  • Rascal Flatts ends first leg of tour

    Rascal Flatts wrapped the first leg of the Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour last weekend selling 550,000 tickets in 39 shows since it began in June. This total also includes the two sold-out stadium concerts at Chicago's Wrigley Field and Columbus' Crew Stadium. From January of this year, the band has sold more than a million concert tickets, bringing their 4-year total to just over 4 million tickets sold....

  • The Boxmasters do The Chipmunks

    What happens when you cross The Chipmunks with The Boxmasters? On Nov 10, that will mean The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late), a popularized by Alvin, Simon and Theodore. The Boxmasters take on the song will be available exclusively on iTunes. Those buying The Boxmasters full length holiday record, "Christmas Cheer," will receive The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) as a bonus track. The song will also be included in iTunes Holiday Sampler for 2009....

  • Jerry Douglas sets tour dates

    Dobro master Jerry Douglas will tour with guitarist John Oates and vocalist Maura O'Connell as they perform songs from Douglas' debut holiday album, "Jerry Christmas!" The eight-date tour starts Dec. 5 in Newberry, S.C. and ends Dec. 13 in Annapolis, Md. The CD features Douglas's interpretations of Christmas carols, traditional folk tunes, and...

  • Swift, Zac Brown Band lead charts

    Taylor Swift is back atop the Billboard Country Albums chart for the week ending Nov. 14 with "Fearless." Only this is a different brand of her album because she re-released it with six new tracks, videos and other add ons. She switched spots with Tim McGraw and "Southern Voice," which slipped to second. On the song chart, Toes from the Zac Brown Band remained first....
 
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    Country California

  • Youtube Friday: Chris LeDoux and Dick Cheney

    C.M. Wilcox
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:44 pm
    Greetings, Wyomingites! Please to enjoy a Chris LeDoux interview and music video, followed by a slideshow tribute to Dick Cheney set to the tune of Blue County’s “That’s Cool” (I don’t know why either). God bless Wyoming! (Explanation: What’s this all about, anyway?) By the way, Cheney was born in Nebraska, another fine state. With lots of domesticated llamas.

  • I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide

    C.M. Wilcox
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
    … but I’m also more popular in some states than I am in others. The heat map at right shows where U.S. visitors came from in the month of October: the darker the green, the more visitors sent by that state. Predictably, the list is topped by Texas, California, and Tennessee, but I’m more interested in the states at the bottom end. Here’s a list of the lowest-charting states, along with a snide remark about each which will hopefully bring proud citizens over in droves, saving these underachieving states from a similarly poor showing in November. Note that I…

  • Goodbye Rock N Roll – Derek Hoke

    C.M. Wilcox
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:44 am
    Derek Hoke may begin his debut record with a fond farewell to rock and roll, but he doesn’t leave it far behind. His gentle, unpretentious brand of throwback country often seems just a hiccup away from the early rock of Buddy Holly. Fans of The Wrights and The Little Willies should take particular note. While the album-opening title track finds Hoke bidding adieu to the “big guitars, the screaming and the shouting” (“I’ll get by without ‘em,” he promises), he wastes no time in establishing the depth of his engagement with and affection for classic country music. The…

  • Jason Aldean Brainstorming Titles for Next Album

    C.M. Wilcox
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:36 am
    With the release date still over a year away, country rocker Jason Aldean is already hard at work thinking up a suitably aggressive title for his next studio album. Since his self-titled debut in 2005, Aldean has escalated the aggression with the title of each disc, releasing Relentless in 2007 and following it up with Wide Open in 2009. Aldean is feeling the pressure to kick it up a notch next time around. “Crunchy, guitar-driven rock music with hick-flavored lyrics is my calling card, but it wouldn’t be a Jason Aldean album without a vaguely menacing,…

  • MuzikMafia Announces Cutbacks

    Trailer
    2 Nov 2009 | 10:06 am
    At a MuzikMafia Headquarters press conference Friday, Nashville music collective MuzikMafia announced moves to scale back operations in the short term due to the ongoing economic recession. Wiping a tear from his eye and clearing his throat, Mafia CPO (Chief Pimp of Operations) John Rich listed the names. “Cowboy Troy, Two Foot Fred and that chick who paints while people sing have been released from the MuzikMafia with a generous severance package. It’s nothing personal, and we wish them the best in their future endeavors.” Rich did not take questions from the gathered media…
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  • Danny Gokey - "It's Only"

    Danny Gokey scored with American Idol audiences with his tender yet gravelly voice.  Now signed to a country deal with 19/RCA Nashville, Danny is set to release this song, produced by Mark Bright, to country radio.  Will Danny Gokey become the latest Idol country star?  

  • Jody Booth - Gold Digger

    Listen to this debut single from Texas singer/songwriter Jody Booth. 

  • Brantley Gilbert - G.R.I.T.S.

    Georgia artist Brantley Gilbert recently released A Modern Day Prodigal Son nationally.  Here's the single.

  • Danny Gokey - It's Only

    Listen to "It's Only," the first single from American Idol's third-place finisher this year, Danny Gokey.

  • CMA Award Predictions #2 Vocal Group, Vocal Duo and New Artist of the Year

    The second installment of our five-part series CMA Award prediciton and preview focuses on the Vocal Group of the year, the Vocal Duo of the Year  and New Artist of the Year.  These three categories feature a lot of talent but only one act can win, who do we think will do so?
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    Country Music Stop

  • Reba McEntire Joins George Strait’s Concert Tour

    Heather
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:37 pm
    Reba McEntire will be joining George Strait’s arena concert tour next year! Kicking off in January in Maryland, the tour includes only 19 dates so far. Reba and George haven’t performed together in a while, and I think this is going to be one of those concert tours that fans will be talking about for a long time. January 2010 22: Baltimore, MD 23: Greensboro, NC; Coliseum 29: Knoxville, TN; Thompson Boling 30: Charlottesville, VA; JPJ Arena February 2010 5: Phoenix, AZ; US Airways 6: Las Vegas, NV; MGM 18: St Louis, MO; Scottrade Center 19: Wichita, KS; Intrust Bank Arena 20:…

  • Taylor Swift’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promos

    Heather
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pm
    Taylor Swift will be hosting tomorrow night’s Saturday Night Live, and if you’ve watched NBC this week you’ve probably seen a few of her promo commercials! In the spot above, Taylor is with SNL cast member Bill Hader — but just a warning, the last promo of the three above isn’t kid appropriate! There are also another two promos with Taylor and Kristen Wiig. Taylor will be both the musical guest and the host. She’s made a few appearances on the TV circuit this week, including a stop at SNL alum Jimmy Fallon’s show. Jimmy gave her a few tips about…

  • Carrie Underwood’s Interesting Choice in Footwear

    Heather
    4 Nov 2009 | 11:57 am
    Carrie Underwood performed live on Good Morning America yesterday to kick off the launch of her newest album, Play On. Carrie has been making the rounds for the last week, which has included a stop at The Late Show with David Letterman as well. For her appearance yesterday she wore a short, grey knit dress and jacket with cranberry leggings and some admittedly uncomfortable-looking shoes. To be honest, I think she looks great until you get to the shoes! I’m ok with them in theory, but actually on someone… not so much. Maybe some black boots would have looked a little better? Be…

  • Bucky Covington’s “Gotta Be Somebody”

    Heather
    3 Nov 2009 | 11:14 am
    Bucky Covington has released his newest music video for his current single, “Gotta Be Somebody,” Bucky’s version of Nickelback’s hit song. The video was recorded at a live hometown concert in Rockingham, North Carolina. Over 6,000 fans, friends and family gathered in the town square to be a part of the surprise music video. The video first made its debut on CMT.com where it quickly rose to become one of the top most streamed videos of the week! About being at home, Bucky says: “Playing back home is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time as a thank you…

  • Carrie Underwood Arrives at David Letterman

    Heather
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pm
    Carrie Underwood was all smiles this morning as she arrived at the New York studios for The Late Show with David Letterman. Dressed casually in a blouse, puffy vest, jeans and leopard-print pumps, Carrie arrived at the studios in time to get ready for her performance on tonight’s show, where she’ll be promoting her newest album “Play On,” which drops tomorrow, November 3. The show airs tonight on CBS — check your local listings for times! MORE PICS of Carrie under the cut! [images: INF] Post from: Country Music Stop
 
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  • The American Music Awards just got cooler

    Bloggin' Momma
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:19 pm
    Carrie Underwood had already been announced as a performer at the November 22nd American Music Awards which is cool, but now they've announced that Keith Urban will also be performing. Doubly cool. The American Music Awards are dedicated to lots of genres of music so there will probably be more than a few country faces in the crowd that night. Here's the country categories that you can still vote for here.  Taylor Swift is also nominated for Artist of the Year, Pop/Rock female favorite, Pop/Rock favorite album, and Adult Contemporary favorite artist. COUNTRY - Favorite Male ArtistJason…

  • The new Taylor SNL promos are all about the girls

    Bloggin' Momma
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:17 pm
    I already had one set of Taylor SNL promos, here's her newest.  And be sure to Saturday Night Live this weekend when she will be both performing and hosting. . 

  • A few Keith Urban 2010 tour dates

    Bloggin' Momma
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:07 pm
    Urban Country Blog had the first 2010 tour dates announced for Keith Urban so I figured I'd share them with you.  March 24, 2010 - Indio, CA - Empire Polo Club May 29, 2010 - Baton Rouge, LA - Bayou Country Superfest June 27, 2010 - Grand Junction, CO - Country Jam USA July 10, 2010 - Fort Loramie, OH - Country Concert 30th Anniversary July 30, 2010 - Sweet Home, OR - Oregon Jamboree September 4, 2010 - Essex, VT - The Champlain Valley Exposition I'm sending out bring-your-tour-to-Idaho vibes even as we speak to Keith.  Let's hope it works. And here's Keith singing Kiss A Girl on The Today…

  • ZBB on The Tonight Show

    Bloggin' Momma
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:34 pm
    Love this song, Toes, by the Zac Brown Band and love the fact that when they sang it on The Tonight Show last night they put a little extra oomph on the word ass, almost as if it's a screw you to all those people who sensor it for radio.

  • Danny Gokey's new Lady-Antebellum-boys written song

    Bloggin' Momma
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:42 am
    Alright guys, here it is...Danny Gokey's new song It's Only.  So what's the verdict?  I personally really, really like it.  I must say that I stand corrected in thinking that Danny and country wouldn't mix.  It's a really great song and Danny has such a nice voice. And as I told you last night it was written by Dave and Charles from Lady A who did a great job.  Thoughts?
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  • Willie Nelson and Family

    LindaLee
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:24 pm
    Willie Nelson and Family, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Colorado

  • Farmer’s Resource Network: Contact Farm Aid

    LindaLee
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:20 pm
    www.FarmAid.

  • Happy Birthday Mickey Raphael, Joni Mitchell, Steve Bruton (Nov. 7th)

    LindaLee
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:58 pm
    Mickey Raphael, Joni Mitchell and the late Stephen Bruton shared a birthday — November 7th.  This is a picture taken in 1992 at their birthday dinner, in Los Angeles. Visit Mickey’s webite and blog at www.MickeyRaphael.com

  • Willie Nelson’s smile

    LindaLee
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:16 pm

  • Willie’s Place Theater, Carl’s Corner, Texas

    LindaLee
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pm
    http://www.myspace.com/williesplacetheater Nov 6 2009 8:00P Dale Watson Carls Corner Nov 13 2009 8:00P Hal Ketchum – CANCELED Carl’s Corner, Texas Nov 20 2009 8:00P Rachel Stacy Carl’s Corner Nov 27 2009 8:00P Zack Walther and the Cronkites Carl’s Corner Nov 28 2009 8:00P Jody Nix and The Texas Cowboys Carls Corner, Texas Dec 5 2009 8:00P Darrell McCall, Justin Trevino and Mona McCall Carl’s, Texas Dec 12 2009 8:00P Tejas Brothers / Tres Medlock Carl’s, Texas Dec 16 2009 7:00P Willie Nelson and Family with The Boxmasters Carl’s Corner, Texas Dec 19 2009 8:00P Paula Nelson…
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    About.com Country Music

  • Country Stars Open Their Homes on Primetime TV

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:44 am

  • Dolly, Charlie Daniels among New Inductees to Music City Walk of Fame

    4 Nov 2009 | 4:12 pm
    Dolly Parton, Ernest Tubb, Charlie Daniels, Kid Rock and "Tootsie" Bess, the owner and founder of the landmark Nashville honky tonk, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, have been announced as the seventh class of inductees into Nashville's Music City Walk of Fame. They will be honored with the unveiling of commemorative sidewalk medallions on Sunday, November 8 at the Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville. Each stainless steel medallion will display the artist's name in a star-and-guitar design. Including this induction class, 42 stars have been honored by the Music City Walk of Fame, which was…

  • Carrie Underwood Tapes CMT Special

    2 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    The Carrie Underwood promotion machine is already in high gear to support her upcoming CD, Play On, which has a November 3 release date. In addition to the recent video debut of her CD's first single, "Cowboy Casanova," Carrie is scheduled to perform live in Nashville with her CMA Awards Show co-host, Brad Paisley, on Good Morning America on Tuesday, November 10 on ABC. The concert takes place on the outside plaza of the Sommet Center at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue and is free and open to the public. If you happen to be in the area and wish to attend, take my advice and get there…

  • Breakfast with Alan Jackson

    30 Oct 2009 | 11:11 am
    Listen up Alan Jackson fans! You are invited to drop by the Cracker Barrel restaurant in the Nashville suburb of Mount Juliet on Monday, November 2 at 9 a.m. to meet Alan and have items signed from the new Alan Jackson Collection. He had a hand in designing each item in the 41-piece collection, and it's all available exclusively at Cracker Barrel restaurants nationwide. Notable pieces include the Alan Jackson Limited Edition Rocker (rocking chair) and the CD Songs of Love and Heartache, which includes such hits as "Here in the Real World," "Livin' on Love" and "Remember When." As a bonus, the…

  • Celebrate the Season with Sara Evans

    28 Oct 2009 | 12:14 pm
    For those of you looking for some early stocking-stuffer ideas, Sara Evans is helping to kick off this holiday season with a new four-song digital Christmas EP followed by a 12-city holiday concert tour. The digital EP, titled I'll Be Home for Christmas, will be available for download on November 3 and features the holiday favorites "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "O Come All Ye Faithful," plus an inspiring rendition of "Go Tell It on the Mountain." The EP's biggest treat is a duet between Sara and Brad Paisley on the song "New Again." On November 27, Sara will launch her Celebrate the…
 
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    Texas Music Matters

  • Fun Fun Fun Fest at Waterloo Park This Weekend

    Laurie Gallardo
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    The Fun Fun Fun Fest made its debut in 2006, and since then, its organizers have focused on one basic principle: Keep it about the music you love, whether it’s up-and-coming artists, favorite bands from the past reuniting - maybe music you haven’t even heard yet. It offers a unique mixture of many music and entertainment genres that reflect the local scene. A grand total of 90 bands are playing this year’s event, on four stages, covering a crazy mish-mash of styles, including punk, hardcore, indie, hip-hop, and comedy. The Fest starts at noon Saturday and Sunday at Waterloo Park,…

  • The Raveonettes: “Heart of Stone”

    Andy Uhler
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    Danish rock duo The Raveonettes bring vocal harmonies and noise rock together in a surprisingly pleasing manner. Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo formed the band in 2001 and have been steadily releasing albums with their unique sound ever since. Their fourth album, In and Out of Control, was recently released on October 2 to solid reviews. Today’s song of the day is Heart of Stone from In and Out of Control.

  • On the Big Broadcast: Matt the Electrician and more…

    Peter Babb
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:02 am
    A preview of this weekend’s Fun, Fun, Fun Festival. We’ll have the story of how Fun Fest has evolved from its loose, informal origins to become one of the city’s most anticipated music events. Also: a conversation with Austin singer-songwriter Matt the Electrician, music by the Low Anthem caught live at the Parish. Sunday night at 6. Or listen to it here.

  • Austin Music’s Guardian Angel

    David Brown
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:23 am
    Austin’s music community is mourning the loss of one of its most passionate advocates. Robin Shivers, who passed away unexpectedly at age 53, brought health care to hundreds of Austin musicians and their families. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, her greatest legacy, will continue to serve low-income musicians under the leadership of its Executive Director, Carolyn Schwartz. Shivers never sought attention for her good works–in fact, she seemed to consciously avoid the spotlight. But as Texas Music Matters’ David Brown reports, many say Austin is a better place…

  • Local Music Is Sexy This Friday at the Mohawk and Club DeVille

    Laurie Gallardo
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    To kick off the four-stage, music-filled extravaganza (love that word…”extravaganza”) that is the Fun Fun Fun Fest this weekend at Waterloo Park, there’s a party on Friday to remind you how hot the locals are. That’s right. Local music is sexy, and it wants to ask you out on a date. Actually, that’s the name of the party, presented by the peeps of the Austinist: Local Music Is Sexy, featuring Austin bands performing this Friday night at the Mohawk, 912 Red River St., and Club DeVille, 900 Red River, right next door. The music is scheduled to begin after 8…
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    Online Reputation Management

  • Get Privacy from Google with Google Dashboard

    Brennan Sayre
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:36 pm
    Google has come under fire recently for their blunt invasion of privacy for those using their systems. Whether you just search, use Gmail, or use numerous other tools Google may know a lot more about you than you think. Google has finally given us the much needed option to see what all they know about [...]

  • Google’s Sidewiki a Reputation Destroyer?

    Brennan Sayre
    25 Sep 2009 | 12:12 pm
    In the past few months Google has continued to change its search algorithm in a way that looks to populate the first few pages of search with real-time or newer articles. This new algorithm has so far only created more spammers who are gaming the system and making search for even major brands very inaccurate.  [...]

  • How To Remove Your Home From Google Street View

    Brennan Sayre
    9 Sep 2009 | 1:53 pm
    Google Map’s Street View function has drawn a lot of criticism from privacy advocates and everyday citizens as anyone who has your address can see a detailed 360 degree view of your home with the ability to see different angles and even zoom in with great quality. What many people do not realize is you [...]

  • How to Handle Negative Reviews Online

    Brennan Sayre
    25 Aug 2009 | 12:33 pm
    A bad review is seen as a terrible thing by most businesses but in all reality if handled right it can not only be a learning experience but can become a positive.  Of course I am not saying you would rather have a negative review than a positive but too many companies with a lack [...]

  • Google is your Online Resume

    Brennan Sayre
    14 Aug 2009 | 12:17 pm
    In a time when jobs are tough to find there is an increasing trend of potential employers using Google as your online resume. Employer’s are now more than ever using various method’s of searching the web to look at their potential hires on social networks such as Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter as well as major search engines such as Google.
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    PureCountryMusic.Com Blog

  • The Balladeer Johnny Horton

    Todd
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:10 pm
    Death is not a respecter of person, musician or not. However, it does seem that the most talented artists are always taken in their prime. They either leave this world under extreme circumstances that are beyond their control, or by their own volition. Johnny Horton’s death falls under the category of the aforementioned. Horton, like [...]

  • The State of Today’s Country Music

    Kyle
    30 Oct 2009 | 12:14 pm
    All the time we hear talk about “Today’s” Country Music. Some think it is absolutely horrible and consider it a slap in the face to the genre. However, there are some that would strongly disagree and see it as a refreshing change for country music. I can see both sides of the fence. I personally [...]

  • Johnny Wright and Kitty Wells 72 Years and Counting

    Todd
    29 Oct 2009 | 7:00 pm
    Every country music publication loves to praise the marriage of Tim Mcgraw and Faith Hill. It seems that every time you pick up an issue of Country Weekly they want to tell you how well Alan and Denise are doing. But no one ever pays attention to country music’s perfect match that is truly one [...]

  • Bucky Covington’s Lackluster Cover

    Todd
    28 Oct 2009 | 5:48 pm
    I wonder what type of country music  you would find on Bucky Covington’s iPod. You would probably find all of the classic artists, such as, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and George Jones. There might be a Sugarland song thrown in there, but that would be to impress the ladies. His rock collection would be just [...]

  • Most Underrated Country Songs, “Billy The Kid”

    Todd
    23 Oct 2009 | 7:05 pm
    The brilliant baritone of Billy Dean can only be surpassed by the brilliance of his mullet. There are only a handful of country artists that could execute the amount of smoothness that Billy Dean brought to each vocal. It is a travesty that he did not have a single #1 hit to his name. Dean [...]
 
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    Trisha Yearwood News

  • TRISHA YEARWOOD: SIMPLE, FILLING COOKIN' WITH GARTH

    admin
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:21 am
    By Rennie Dyball - People.com When Trisha Yearwood was asked to write a cookbook, she didn’t have to look any further than her husband, Garth Brooks. “He’s a really good cook,” Yearwood, whose new book, Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood, hits stands next April 10. “He has a couple recipes in there that he actually made up, like Garth’s Breakfast Bowl. It’s just eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage, tortellini and hash browns. Sometimes he even makes French fries and throws them in there!” Read more! »

  • WANNA KNOW WHAT TRISHA WAS FOR HALLOWEEN?

    admin
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    Check out Trisha’s Facebook page or twitter page to find out how “wicked” Miss Yearwood got for the holiday! You can find Trisha at on Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Ilike, Reverbnation, and Digital Rodeo! And yes…It really is Trisha!

  • "I LOOKED LIKE THE MASCOT FOR A FOOTBALL TEAM"

    admin
    27 Oct 2009 | 8:54 am
    by Donna Hughes The ghosts, vampires and goblins are out in force just in time for Halloween, and you never know who might be under those scary costumes – it could be one of your favorite country artists. Trisha Yearwood and hubby Garth Brooks still love dressing up. A few years ago, Trisha dressed up as “The Grinch,” and nobody knew it was her. “I looked like the mascot for a football team,” says Trisha. I had the thing over my head and everything. And after I got over the claustrophobia of wearing the mask over my head, I loved it.” more!

  • SUPERSTAR SESSIONS: TRISHA YEARWOOD

    admin
    26 Oct 2009 | 8:11 am
    Being a Superstar deserves some privilege. This hour is dedicated to those platinum selling artists we all love! Tune in October 29th at 10:00 PM EST and October 30th at 2:00 AM EST to Superstar Sessions: Trisha Yearwood on GAC. more!

  • TRISHA & GARTH JOIN THOUSANDS TO VOLUNTEER IN ASIA FOR ANNUAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD

    admin
    20 Oct 2009 | 10:35 am
    166 homes will be built or repaired in Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Laos as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project The Carters and nearly 3,000 volunteers from around the world will build and repair 166 homes in Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Laos - all countries along the Mekong River. In the Mekong River Basin, nearly one-fifth of the population lives in poverty - many on less than the equivalent of one US dollar per day, according to the CIA World Factbook. “In an area of the world where many people live in deplorable conditions,…
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    Jaye Albright's Breakfast Blog

  • The Gloves are Off: Arbitron vs. Nielsen: A Candid Conversation on Rates and Ratings

    5 Nov 2009 | 1:17 am
    All it takes is a fast look at the Country Radio Seminar-41 agenda for Friday, February 26 (2010) at 11:00 am to see that CRS attendees will face a very difficult session choice as agenda committee chair John Paul and his team has reserved the time opposite the session I am organizing on the competition between Arbitron and Nielsen for a “hot topic” to yet be announced.Pity the poor agenda committee member whose task it is to arrange THAT session, since our panel opposite it is going to be very “hot” in its own right. (Not that my panelists, my session moderator and I are competitive…

  • Whose Toes?

    4 Nov 2009 | 2:17 am
    George House, PD/AM cohost at WAXX/Eau Claire is asking his entire jock team to take photos of their bare feet this week so that listeners can do a "Match the Toes" of the WAXX airstaff web contest. "We'll have one column with our staff photos and a different set with JUST OUR FEET! Listeners will have to match the jock with their correct feet. The winner who gets the most correct, will be on the WAXX fun bus to see the Zac Brown Band! ("Toe's in the sand" and all). Give little clues if you'd like (I might paint my toes Green & Gold!) You can take any angle you'd like; top, bottom, feet…

  • Strait And Reba Tour Together In 2010

    3 Nov 2009 | 2:08 am
    Don't put the hat you wore at the opening last spring of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium away!Seventeen-time CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee George Strait will kick off his arena tour early next year and this time, he’s bringing along Reba McEntire. (click for their itinerary)The superstar acts performed together for the first time in many years for a sold-out crowd at the Cowboy’s Stadium Inaugural event in Dallas. Selling out in less than an hour, fans and critics proclaimed the show one hot ticket, hailed by the Dallas Morning News as “an extravaganza” that “showcased Strait…

  • Make Your Remote Broadcasts A Positive, Not A Negative

    3 Nov 2009 | 1:17 am
    Former WYRK/Buffalo (where great programmers have historically seemed to work and play as Radio Ink's list of America's Top Programmers shows, with a tip of the A&O hat to current PD there Wendy Lynn) and KUPL/Portland (another place where JP was succeeded with the sale of the station by another programming champ, Scott Malalick) PD John Paul (his final rating books at both places should be a source of pride to him) just started blogging articles he has been writing for A&O clients.His blog is titled "The Way I See It" and he and I see it the same way when it comes to doing commercial…

  • How Often Do The Members Of Your Database/Social Networts Interact With You?

    2 Nov 2009 | 3:03 pm
    Once a week? "New media users overwhelmingly believe companies or brands should not only have a presence in new media (95%) but also interact with their consumers (89%). The majority of consumers are still seeking out companies and brands on traditional Web sites (58%) and through email (45%), but anywhere from a third to a quarter of consumers want to interact with companies and brands in social networks (30%) and via online games (24%)." Almost 80 percent (78%) of new media users interact with companies or brands via new media sites and tools, an increase of 32 percent from 2008 (59%). And,…
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  • iTunes Countdown: "O Holy Night"

    nashvillewyatt
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:16 am
    If you bought any of the tracks from the Countdown to "Play On" on iTunes, you can use their Complete My Album feature to get the rest of the album at a discounted price. iTunes Complete My Album customers will also receive an email with a code via email by November 17, 2009, for the bonus track "O Holy Night" when you complete "Play On" by November 10. You'll be emailed by November 17 to the email address on your iTunes account. To ensure receipt, make sure apple.com is not blocked by your spam filter.

  • PLAY ON Available Everywhere Today!!

    nashvillewyatt
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am
    Carrieunderwoodofficial.com has your exclusive PLAY ON bundle still available here! In celebration of Carrie's new record she will be all over your TV screens in the next couple of weeks. See below for upcoming TV appearances. Nov 5 - Live! with Regis & Kelly Nov 10 - Good Morning America- live in Nashville Nov 10 - “In The Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville”- ABC Special Nov 11 - 43rd Annual CMA Awards Nov 12 - A&E “Biography- Carrie Underwood” Read more »

  • Carrie On SiriusXM

    nashvillewyatt
    2 Nov 2009 | 3:25 pm
    If you're a SiriusXM subscriber, catch Carrie tomorrow as she plays guest DJ on The Highway (XM 16, Sirius 60) all day long as the final part of what being billed as her "Five Day Play On." Since 5:00pm Friday, Carrie has been featured at the top of each hour, playing a song from the new album and sharing a few comments about it. Starting at Midnight ET tonight -- as PLAY ON goes on sale -- Carrie will "take over" The Highway as guest DJ for 24 hours (wrapping at 11:59am ET).

  • Carrie On The Late Show With David Letterman!

    nashvillewyatt
    2 Nov 2009 | 12:18 pm
    Catch Carrie tonight on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman, singing "Cowboy Casanova," and wake up with her on ABC's Good Morning America tomorrow. Watch for her in the 8:30 AM half hour, with full songs including "Cowboy Casanova" and "Last Name."

  • Carrie & Brad Paisley to Perform Live On 'Good Morning America'!

    nashvillewyatt
    30 Oct 2009 | 3:52 pm
    Wake up with CMA Awards hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie when they perform on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Tuesday, Nov. 10 live from Nashville on the ABC Television Network. The “Good Morning America” concert is free and open to the public. The event takes place on the Sommet Center’s outside plaza at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Nashville and is presented by Chevrolet. ABC’s “Good Morning America” will ramp up the excitement leading to “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards,” airing Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) live from the Sommet Center. Read more »
 
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  • Toyota Unveils Midnight Rider - A tribute to Brooks & Dunn

    whiskeychick
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:37 am
    Toyota has created the ultimate truck for the ultimate Brooks & Dunn fan. The Toyota Midnight Rider Tundra Tailgater pickup truck has debuted as THE tribute truck for country legends Brooks & Dunn. First, the truck’s bed folds out to reveal a complete tailgating station with countertops, a BBQ, an ice chest and even a draft [...]

  • Rosanne Cash in Wall Street Journal

    whiskeychick
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:27 am
    Rosanne Cash tells Wall Street Journal that she doesn’t know any Taylor Swift songs nor does she listen to country radio. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Rosanne Cash explains how she came about the songs for her new album “The List” and how she can’t tell you any of Taylor Swift’s chart-topping hits! [...]

  • Kenny Rogers Christmas Tour

    whiskeychick
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:19 am
    Kenny Rogers has announced his 2010 Christmas Tour. The Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits tour is about to hit the road. Beginning November 27th, 2010, Kenny will be visiting a total of 20 cities across the country, spreading holiday cheer and some fan favorites. Kenny will be bringing along opening performer Rebecca Lynn Howard. Search for today’s [...]

  • 2010 CMA Awards adds Kid Rock and Martina McBride to Line-up

    whiskeychick
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:16 am
    KID ROCK will join MERCURY artist JAMEY JOHNSON for a duet at the 43rd Annual CMA AWARDS next WEDNESDAY (11/11). RCA/NASHVILLE’s MARTINA McBRIDE has also been added to the performance lineup. THE JUDDS, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON and LEE ANN WOMACK have been added as presenters. The CMA AWARDS will be hosted by ARISTA labelmates BRAD PAISLEY & [...]

  • Craven Country Jamboree 2010

    whiskeychick
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:13 am
    Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney and Martina McBride are just a few of the stellar performers that have been added to the 2010 Craven Country Jamboree festival. The Craven Country Jamboree, scheduled for July 15th-18th in Sasketchewan, Canada, is shaping up to be the most talked-about festival of the year. Major headliner artists have been [...]
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  • George Strait and Reba McEntire Tour Together

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    3 Nov 2009 | 3:17 pm
    Well, first there was the announcement of Trace Adkins and Martina McBride touring together... and now an announcement of another superstar duo hitting the tour schedule in 2010.George Strait and Reba McEntire will head out on tour together for 2010. Pretty exciting to think of seeing 2 such living legends on the same night and place. Just think all of the hits and record sales they have between them... mind boggling to think about.2010 TOUR DATES Date City Venue 22-Jan Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner 23-Jan Greensboro, NC Coliseum 29-Jan Knoxville, TN Thompson Boling 30-Jan Charlottesville, VA JPJ…

  • Win Brad Paisley's "American Saturday Night" CD

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    1 Nov 2009 | 8:38 am
    Thank you all for the best month ever for Country Music Alive! October was just amazing with the number of visitors and comments! Lets make November even better by telling your friends and family about Country Music Alive!Remember to visit the website: http://www.countrymusicalive.com/Become a Fan on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ygxcbxgFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cntryaliveSubscribe to the Blog: (use form at top right)Now... as a way of saying thanks.... I have 1 copy of Brad Paisley's "American Saturday Night" to give to 1 lucky winner! Send your name and city/state to…

  • Change In Country Music's Sound?

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    31 Oct 2009 | 10:55 am
    You know, I've been thinking this past week or so... there something pretty exciting going on in country music these days. I feel like there has been a shift in the music that we get to listen, it might be slight, as in nothing drastic, but I really do feel like there has been a positive change in the music.Look at some of the recent singles hitting the charts and radio...The Lost Trailers "Country Folks (Livin' Loud)"Chris Young "Getting You Home"Luke Bryan "Do I"Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews "I'm Alive"Tim McGraw's new albumEric ChurchNow these are just a few of the examples I found…

  • Favorite Song: Country Folks (Livin' Loud)

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    29 Oct 2009 | 5:18 pm
    Country Folks (Livin' Loud) by The Lost Trailers is one of those songs that just gets in my head and stays... what a great song. If you haven't heard it, you should take a listen, I bet you will add it to your library of songs quick.Not many songs come around that I just want to listen and sing with all day long if I could. The lyrics are excellent, great sound to the song, a good country beat, and it just doesn't get old.Enjoy... Amazon.com Widgets

  • 2009 CMA Award Presenters

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    29 Oct 2009 | 5:50 am
    NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.; stars of ABC’s “The Middle” Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Julianne Hough; Randy Houser, Jake Owen; Kellie Pickler;LeAnn Rimes; and ABC News’s Robin Roberts, co-anchor of “Good Morning America” and host of the upcoming “Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville” ABC television special (airing Nov. 10) have been announced as presenters at the upcoming CMA Awards.Performers already announced include Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Lady Antebellum,…
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  • Top Albums of '09 Thus Far: November

    Trailer
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm
    Watch this space in coming weeks as there's talk of a collaborative blog effort at a Best of 2009 chart. For now...What do I need to hear and add to this list before the end of 09?Top Albums of 2009As of: Nov. 61. Charlie Robison - Beautiful Day2. Magnolia Electric Company - Josephine3 Ben Nichols - The Last Pale Light in the West4. Buddy and Julie Miller - Written in Chalk5. Lucero - 1372 Overton Park6. Wrinkle Neck Mules - Let the Lead Fly7. Son Volt - American Central Dust8. BettySoo - Heat Sin Water Skin9. Great Lake Swimmers - Lost Channels10. Justin Townes Earle - Midnight at the…

  • Songs Illustrated 8

    Trailer
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:47 pm

  • John Rich's Songwriting Tips #21

    Trailer
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:42 pm
    A question from e-mail. Bret in northern California asks: "John, in the songwriting world, does it pay to be an asshole in every case, or just your own?" Bret, I can't answer for everyone, but in life you have got to be aggressive and go after what you want. Doesn't matter who you step on during the climb if you know there's no way in hell you're coming back down. Wait, did you just call me an asshole? You m***** f*****, I'm having your I.P. address traced and coming to your damn house. You piece of sh*t! You're gonna be tasting steel toe from the wrong direction.Not actually written by John…

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    4 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm

  • John Rich's Songwriting Tips #20

    Trailer
    4 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm
    I've heard some people say that you should keep a journal or some mess like that to write in every day. I call bullshit. A journal? That sounds kinda fruity to me. I just make sure to carry a pen with me so I can write at any given moment. Maybe you're having a five o'clock cocktail and you get a hook idea... just write it on the bar napkin. Or possibly you're enjoying an after-supper whiskey and Coke and you think of a great bridge, just scrawl it on one of those little cardboard coasters. Midnight Jägerbomb give you a great chorus for that hook you wrote earlier? Whip out your pen and…
 
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