Month: September 2010

Trace Adkins Giveaway

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Country Music News Blog is giving away Trace Adkins new album, Cowboy’s Back In Town. The internet’s biggest independent country music website is giving you the industry’s “Biggest” star! Country Music News Blog has 3 copies of Trace Adkins new album “Cowboy’s Back In Town” and we’re going to switch things up a bit. We will draw one winner at random from our email subscribers, one from our twitter followers, and one from our Facebook fans, so triple your chances of winning by adding yourself to all three! Can’t wait to win? Pick up “Cowboy’s Back In Town – Deluxe Edition” today on iTunes! *Winners will be selected by a random drawing from our email, twitter, and facebook subscribers on September 15th and notified individually. *Winners will be notified via their respective social networks/email and have 48 hours to confirm. *Prize provided by Universal Music Group/Show DogCountry Music Photo Gallery

Thompson Square – Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not – Video

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Thompson Square wastes no time asking Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not. The husband/wife duo, Thompson Square, received a good deal of complimentary criticism for their debut video “Let’s Fight” so it’s no surprise that they didn’t waste any time getting their sophomore single to the air. “Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not” hit CMT’s airwaves last week, and from the looks of things, this couple’s goin’ nowhere but up! Thompson Square   More CMT Music   More CMT Music Videos Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney Premieres Hemingway’s Whiskey

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Kenny Chesney has announced a radio premiere date for his new album, Hemingway’s Whiskey, September 28th. Kenny Chesney has certainly built up plenty of suspense and buzz around the release of his upcoming album, “Hemingway’s Whiskey” but the wait is almost over. Reports are now in that Kenny will host a radio premiere of the album on September 28th in a 90 minute special. Radio talent Bob Kingsley will be presenting the album during his Top 40 broadcast, which will be shared across 130 frequencies, including the following radio stations: WUSN/CHICAGO WXTU/PHILADELPHIA KPLX/DALLAS-FT. WORTH WUBL/ATLANTA KMPS/SEATTLE WQYK/TAMPA WKIS/MIAMI KNCI/SACRAMENTO, KWJJ/PORTLAND WDSY/PITTSBURGH WKKT/CHARLOTTE.Country Music Photo Gallery

Zac Brown Band – You Get What You Give – Ep2

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Zac Brown Band returns to the web with Episode 2 of You Get What You Give. Zac Brown Band takes you behind the making of “As She’s Walking Away” which also features country legend, Alan Jackson. This track is off their new album, “You Get What You Give” due in stores September 21st, 2010. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp2WoiQ9HW8]Country Music Photo Gallery

Breaking Southern Ground – Letters for Lyrics

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Zac Brown Band campaign, Letters for Lyrics, goes viral! Zac Brown Band fans continue to show their support for American Soldiers overseas as they submit letter after letter to the “Letters for Lyrics” campaign. Use the widget below to send a letter overseas supporting our troops. You can even add the widget to your own blog or site. As a bonus, all letter writers are eligible to either receive or donate a free copy of the “Breaking Southern Ground” CD. “Breaking Southern Ground” features such artists as Zac Brown Band, Sonia Leigh, Nic Cowan, and Levi Lowrey. The Ram Trucks “Letters For Lyrics” program is done in partnership with Soldiers’ Angels and Zac Brown Band. It’s a perfect way to encourage others to take a few minutes out of their day to support our soldiers. Country Music Photo Gallery

Brooks And Dunn Are Officially Done

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Happy trails to you Brooks & Dunn. Countless blogs and country music sites are saying their fond farewells to Brooks & Dunn today in the morning-after silence of their final concert. The duo, often described as the most successful “arranged marriage” of country music took to the stage of the Ryman Auditorium last night for one last show before parting ways. Kix Brooks will embark on a cross-country radio tour, promoting the American Country Countdown, while Ronnie Dunn has yet to announce his next move. We wish both gentlemen the best of luck.

Kenny Chesney Added To Farm Aid Concert

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Kenny Chesney to perform at the Farm Aid concert October 2nd in Milwaukee, WI. Although Kenny Chesney hasn’t toured this year, fans are still getting the rare opportunity to see him perform live. The latest of these opportunities to surface is the Farm Aid 25th Anniversary concert this coming October in Milwaukee, Wisconson. Kenny will be joining Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews on the Farm Aid stage to support the foundation. I’m honored to be asked to play Farm Aid’s 25th Anniversary,” says Chesney. “My friendship and respect for Willie, John, Neil and Dave made it an easy answer. The importance of the Farm Aid message and emphasis on the need for the family farmer has never been more evident. Food recalls and concerns about the safety of our food underscore the importance of knowing where your food comes from and who has handled it. Country Music Photo Gallery

Southwest Airlines Sweepstakes

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Country Duo of the Year nominees Joey+Rory present a Southwest Airlines sweepstakes. Flying Southwest Airlines is a regular routine for Joey+Rory so it was only natural to team up with the airline for a “This Trip’s For You” Sweepstakes. “It’s the people’s airline. We love that,” adds Rory. “Simple, but still fun. Kinda like us,” Rory chuckles. “This TRIP’s For You” Sweepstakes presented by Southwest Airlines kicks-off today, September 2nd and runs through September 20th. The title of the sweepstakes plays off Joey+Rory’s current single “This Song’s For You,” a song Rory wrote with Zac Brown that also features the Zac Brown Band. Southwest Airlines will send one lucky winner and their guest to Houston to see Joey+Rory live at the House of Blues on Friday, October 8th as they celebrate the release of their new album. One Grand Prize winner will receive Two (2) round-trip tickets compliments of Southwest Airlines to Houston TX (from the closest airport served by Southwest Airlines), a one-night stay in Houston, and a VIP Meet & Greet with Joey+Rory backstage. Second Prize: Five (5) winners will receive an autographed copy of the new Joey+Rory CD “Album Number Two” and a Joey+Rory t-shirt. Country Music Photo Gallery