Month: August 2009

Miranda Lambert is Packing the Heat

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Miranda Lambert gives a gunpowder and lead-filled interview to Details Magazine! Miranda Lambert sits down with Matt Hendrickson of Details Magazine and answers some pretty fun questions like:  Your father was a Dallas cop who started a private-investigation business with your mother. Did that affect your songwriting? Is anyone at risk on your new album? So you’re not as wild as you seem? Do you really use a rifle butt for a mic stand? Are you packing heat right now? For these answers and more, head on over to DetailsCountry Music Photo Gallery

George Strait, Brooks & Dunn and Jason Aldean

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Country Music News Blog – Country Music News (in a minute) with special guest host, Big Mike. Today: Brooks & Dunn split up, George Strait’s Twang, and a free Jason Aldean DVD! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_sE3UQZg_o] Follow DHCountryMusic on Twitter and we’ll be drawing a name from our followers this Friday to win the Jason Aldean “Wide Open Wide & More!” DVD!Country Music Photo Gallery

Miranda, Wynonna, and Lady Antebellum from the 2009 CMA Music Festival!

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More interviews from Miranda Lambert, Wynonna, and Lady Antebellum from the 2009 CMA Music Festival! Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, and Lady Antebellum answer questions in the press room during the 2009 CMA Music Festival. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xSSJYDb1Kg] [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkqcohFgsTk] [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnhc5LK3QO4] Be sure to watch “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” Monday, August 31st (8/7c) on ABC!

Live Interviews from the CMA Music Festival

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Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, Reba, and Dierks Bentley all join us from the CMA Music Festival press room! The 2009 CMA Music Festival certainly is ggoing to live up to the slogan “Country’s night to rock!” as artists like Julianne Hough, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, and more get fans pumped up for the show. Take an inside peek at the festivities as you join ABC in the press room! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPUAhpEgVb8] [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKljcIzdKME] [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNa3BAcs7XE] [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVaWvNosRNg] Be sure to watch “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” Monday, August 31st (8/7c) on ABC!Country Music Photo Gallery

Luke Bryan to Host 2009 CMA Music Festival

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Luke Bryan will return to the CMA Music Festival as host again this year. Luke Bryan will be co-hosting this year’s ABC coverage of the CMA Music Festival again after already having been a co-host in 2007. “Hosting the CMA Music Festival coverage for ABC.com with Ashley is something I truly enjoy doing,” says Bryan. “I think I have grown so much since the first year we hosted together just by watching and learning from her. It’s such a great experience for me to be a part of this and be able to let the fans see all the things that go on during CMA Music Festival week. Country artists truly appreciate every single person who supports what we do and this is a way that I can help give back to both those who attend and those who were not able to be here.” Luke has also been giving his all in the studio, where finishing touches are in progress n his upcoming album “Doin’ My Thing” which is due out October 6th. Log on to www.ABC.com beginning today to catch the five-part series which leads up to ABC’s CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock Special, airing August 31 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET).Country Music Photo Gallery

Les Paul Dead at 94

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Guitarist and inventor Les Paul has died at age 94 A legend in music, and an inspiration to many, Les Paul is credited for the invention of multi-track recording practices which revolutionized the music recording industry. He was also tremendously influential to guitar enthusiasts worldwide, and his impact on our world is immeasurable. From AP News: Les Paul, the guitarist and inventor who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multitrack recording and had a string of hits, many with wife Mary Ford, died on Thursday. He was 94. According to Gibson Guitar, Paul died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital. His family and friends were by his side. As an inventor, Paul helped bring about the rise of rock ‘n’ roll and multitrack recording, which enables artists to record different instruments at different times, sing harmony with themselves, and then carefully balance the “tracks” in the finished recording. Rest in peace Les Paul, your contributions will be celebrated for lifetimes to come.

Jack Ingram shows his smarts

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Jack Ingram to appear on Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader. Jack Ingram will be shooting an episode of “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader” this week. Let’s hope Jack makes the grade as he plays for charity to support TOMS shoes. Toms Shoes is a company that provides shoes to those in need by matching every consumer purchased pair with a donated pair.Country Music Photo Gallery

Zac Brown Band – Southern Ground Tour

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Zac Brown Band is Breaking Southern Ground this fall on a headlining tour! The Zac Brown Band is preparing for their first headlining gig, “The Breaking Southern Ground Tour.” So far the following tour stops have been announced: 9/24 – Cary, NC 9/25 – Simpsonville, SC 9/26 – Charlotte, NC 10/02 – Grand Prairie, TX 10/09 – Knoxville, TN 10/10 – Charleston, SC Stay tuned for further dates, stops, and Zac Brown Band news!Country Music Photo Gallery