Month: February 2011

Justin Moore is On Fire!

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Or at least Justin Moore’s tour bus is on fire. Justin Moore may think twice before booking anywhere near Detroit in the future. On his first visit there a fan brazenly stole a custom guitar from him. Now it is reported that his tour bus caught fire en-route to the very same Royal Oaks Theater. Well . . . we really love coming to the Detroit area. I just hope in the future it gets a little more simple, as far as our trips go,” Moore said in a statement. “In all seriousness, we’re thankful that we’re all safe, and feel blessed. It could’ve been a lot worse than it was. It is reported that the damage was minimal, and the crew made it safely to the hotel, smoking bus and all.

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Wedding Details

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Blake Shelton dishes the dirt on the wedding of the year! Blake Shelton revealed to E! Entertainment News that at least one rumor about his upcoming wedding to Entertainer of the Year, Miranda Lambert. After attending a Neil McCoy concert, the couple became determined to have him perform at their wedding,and according to Blake, they managed to nab him. Blake and Miranda’s wedding is expected to take place in May, and though no other details are confirmed, we doubt they’ll be quite as double-O-seven about things as last year’s princess, Miss Carrie Underwood.

Easton Corbin – Little More Country Than That Giveaway!

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Easton Corbin is stealing the hearts of America and he’s about to steal yours too! Country Music News Blog is giving away 5 copies of Easton Corbin‘s debut album “A Little More Country Than That” to our readers in celebration of his THREE ACM Nominations! Sign up for our email newsletter and be automatically entered to win! Then head over to VoteACM.com and vote for Easton to win Top New Country Artist! You can vote daily, so please do! Subscribe here! * Prize provided by EMG Promotions. * Entries must be received by Sunday Feb 6th. * Winners will not be eligible for another prize drawing until 90days after this one. * 5 Winners will be drawn Wednesday Feb 23rd and each will be notified individually. Can’t wait to win it? You can get Easton Corbin on Amazon today!

Vote Easton Corbin for ACM Top New Solo Vocalist

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Here’s Easton Corbin’s plea for YOUR ACM vote! It’s ACM Voting Time and the artists are doing their best to win YOUR vote! Here’s a video from Easton Corbin, asking for your vote! Head on over to VoteACM.com and cast your vote today… and tomorrow… and every other day till the polls close! Then watch the ACM Awards on CBS April 3rd to see your votes in action! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgI-K-1lGcQ]

Bonnaroo 2011 Line-up

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The Bonnaroo 2011 Music Festival line-up has been announced! Check it out… Bonnaroo has announced the lineup for their 2011 music festival! This year the list of artists is so diverse it makes your head spin… pilgrimage anyone? 2011 Bonnaroo Lineup: * Eminem * Arcade Fire * Widespread Panic * The Black Keys * Buffalo Springfield feat Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Rick Rosas, Joe Vitale * My Morning Jacket * Lil Wayne * String Cheese Incident * Robert Plant & Band of Joy * Mumford & Sons * The Strokes * The Decemberists * Ray Lamontagne * Bassnectar * Iron & Wine * Girl Talk * Primus * Dr. John and The Original Meters performing Desitively Bonnaroo * Alison Krauss and Union Station * Pretty Lights * Florence & the Machine * Superjam ft. Dan Auerbach and Dr. John * Explosions in the Sky * STS9 * Gogol Bordello * Beirut * Big Boi * Scissor Sisters * Gregg Allman * Ratatat * Global Gypsy Punk Revue curated by Eugene Hütz * Robyn * Warren Haynes Band * Deerhunter * Opeth * Atmosphere * Old Crow Medicine Show * Bootsy Collins & the Funk University * Wiz Khalifa * Matt & Kim * Grace Potter & the Nocturnals * The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band * Mavis Staples * Béla Fleck & the Flecktones * Chiddy Bang * Javanotti * Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers * Loretta Lynn * Cold War Kids * The Walkmen * Devotchka * Wanda Jackson * Neon Trees * Portugal. The Man * Sleigh Bells * Amos Lee * Best Coast * Dãm-Funk * The Sword * The Drums * The Black Angels * School of Seven Bells * J. Cole * Nicole Atkins & the Black Sea * Wavves * !!! * Junip * Freelance Whales * Justin Townes Earle * Ryan Bingham * Deer Tick * Band of Skulls * Sharon Van Etten * Abigail Washburn * Omar Souleyman * Twin Shadow * Kylesa * Man Man * The Low Anthem * Alberta Cross * Railroad Earth * Jessica Lea Mayfield * Smith Westerns * The Head and the Heart * Karen Elson * Beats Antique * 22-20s * Phosphorescent * Clare MaGuire * Hayes Carll

This Is Country Music – Cover Art

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Brad Paisley’s new album is getting closer, and we’ve got your first look at the album cover! This Is Country Music hits store shelves this coming May, but little bits and pieces are already making their way out of Brad Paisley’s camp and onto our site. Take a look below and tell us what you think of the just-released cover shot! You can pre-order “This is Country Music” at BradPaisley.com.

2011 Grammy Coverage

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We’ve got your rundown of country stars to watch for this Sunday on the 2011 Grammy Awards! Awards season is definitely in high gear as those trophies get polished and carpets get rolled out! We’re kickin it off with the 2011 Grammy’s this Sunday evening on CBS! It seems this year we’ve got some great representation for the country music industry. Here’s who to watch for and why: 2011 GRAMMY® PERFORMANCES: Lady Antebellum Miranda Lambert Martina McBride (In tribute to Aretha Franklin) 2011 GRAMMY® PRESENTERS: Keith Urban Dierks Bentley Blake Shelton Zac Brown 2011 GRAMMY® AWARD NOMINEES: Best Female Country Vocal Performance “Satisfied” – Jewel “The House That Built Me” – Miranda Lambert “Swingin’” – LeAnn Rimes “Temporary Home” – Carrie Underwood “I’d Love To Be Your Last” – Gretchen Wilson Best Male Country Vocal Performance “Macon” – Jamey Johnson “Cryin’ For Me (Wayman’s Song)” – Toby Keith “Turning Home” – David Nail “’Til Summer Comes Around” – Keith Urban “Gettin’ You Home” – Chris Young Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals “Free” – Zac Brown Band “Elizabeth” – Dailey & Vincent “Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum “Little White Church” – Little Big Town “Where Rainbows Never Die” – The SteelDrivers Best Country Collaboration With Vocals “Bad Angel” – Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert & Jamey Johnson “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” – Dierks Bentley, Del McCoury & The Punch Brothers “As She’s Walking Away” – Zac Brown Band & Alan Jackson “Hillbilly Bone” – Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins “I Run To You” – Marty Stuart & Connie Smith Best Country Song “The Breath You Take” – Casey Beathard, Dean Dillon & Jessie Jo Dillon, songwriters (George Strait) “Free” – Zac Brown, songwriter (Zac Brown Band) “The House That Built Me” – Tom Douglas & Allen Shamblin, songwriters (Miranda Lambert) “I’d Love To Be Your Last” – Rivers Rutherford, Annie Tate & Sam Tate, songwriters (Gretchen Wilson) “If I Die Young” – Kimberly Perry, songwriter (The Band Perry) “Need You Now” – Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum) Best Country Album Up On The Ridge – Dierks Bentley You Get What You Give – Zac Brown Band The Guitar Song – Jamey Johnson Need You Now – Lady Antebellum Revolution – Miranda Lambert Best Country Instrumental Performance “Tattoo Of A Smudge” – Cherryholmes “Magic #9” – The Infamous Stringdusters “New Chance Blues” – Punch Brothers “Willow Creek” – Darrell Scott “Hummingbyrd” – Marty Stuart

No more Carrie in Canada!

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Carrie Underwood’s new husband, Mike Fisher, trades out of Canada and into Nashville. News was released today that a certain Canadian hockey player, and husband of country superstar Carrie Underwood, was traded out of his Ottowa team and into the Nashville Predators. While the move makes sense for the couple, some hockey fans aren’t taking it lightly. Ottowa’s KISS FM has apparently banned Carrie’s music, citing that she “tempted him away from his hometown”. I’m sure it’s all in fun, but figured it’s worth sharing. For more, visit our friends over at NashvilleGab!