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About HaleighT

HaleighT grew up in rural Sallisaw, Oklahoma, completely immersed in the country music lifestyle. She works with CMNB as our field assignment journalist, gathering concert reviews and exclusive interviews from every artist she can. When she's not out on the road, she's in our web studio filming "Takin' a Break With HaleighT" a short weekly opinion and news segment that launched in 2011.

Come Over Takes The Number 1 Spot

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Josh Osborne’s Writing Skills Land Him A #1 Song With “Come Over.” On stands now, Country Weekly’s August 20 issue features Black River Publishing writer Josh Osborne with Shane McAnally and Sam Hunt as the songwriters of Kenny Chesney’s multi-week number one, “Come Over.” Certified Gold in just over nine weeks, “Come Over” is the fastest Gold single certification in Chesney’s career and the first number one for Osborne. In addition to “Come Over,” Josh also co-wrote Chris Young’s current single, “Neon,” and the Lost Trailers’ single, “American Beauty.” On August 2, “American Beauty” was featured during a Late Night In London montage celebrating American gymnast and gold medalist Gabby Douglas. Josh Osborne, Mason Douglas and Matt Jenkins specifically tailored the lyrics for the segment honoring Gabby on Dial Global Sports, the exclusive national radio broadcaster for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Osborne’s songwriting has also made its mark in Hollywood. Pop star Katy Perry took special notice of “Merry Go ‘Round,” the debut single from new artist Kacey Musgraves. She recently raved via a tweet to her 25 million international followers, “I love this song/video by Kacey Musgraves…GREAT chorus.” As well as the current singles, Josh also has cuts on albums by Love and Theft, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Randy Rogers Band, Gwen Sebastian, Due West, Greg Bates and Sarah Darling.

Colt Ford Declaration Of Independence Album Review

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Colt Ford’s Latest Collection Of Country Songs With A Twist! Colt Ford has been very excited to release his latest album, Declaration of Independence, for some time. He personally told me how proud of this project he is and now it is out for all of his fans to enjoy! (Check out Colt’s interview with CMNB now!) This album has 15 tracks and some of the greatest voices in country music lent their talents and time to their good friend Colt. Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Kix Brooks and Darius Rucker, along with Laura Bell Bundy (the only female on the album) are just a small portion. “Back,” Colt’s current single with Owen, is already hitting home with country fans all over. The true story and music video (watch it now!), featuring Colt’s real family, is so visually telling and honest, that you have to thank the successful song-writer for inviting us into his life. “Answer To No One” is the first track and sets the tone for the album. Colt puts it out there for everyone to see, he is what he is and it’s not changing anytime soon! “All In” is a good one to play before a good night with friends! Whether you’re going out or having a party at the house, this song is sure to get you pumped up for a rowdy time! “Way Too Early” is another of my favorites on this album. The lyrics are very relatable and it has a pretty fiddle part! Colt goes solo in “50/50” and defends his country roots and clears up any stereotypes the “city boys” might have about folks like him. Colt might have a lot of people saying he isn’t “country” because the style in which he offers his music to the world. Well…I’m here to tell you just because he isn’t belting a ballad like John Michael Montgomery, who coincidentally has a song with Colt (“Ride Through the Country“), doesn’t mean he isn’t “country.” Listen to the man’s lyrics and you will be singing a different tune! “This is for everybody out there, Circling the town square, Proud to be stuck out in the middle of nowhere. USA, Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford. Raising a little hell and praising the Lord” -Drivin’ Around Song If y’all like what I had to say and are interested in your very own copy of Declaration of Independence, then go pick one up at the store or iTunes OR follow this link RIGHT HERE for you chance to win one! Declaration of Independence Track Listing : 1. Answer To No One – F/ JJ Lawhorn 2. Drivin’ Around Song – F/ Jason Aldean 3. All In – F/ Kix Brooks 4. Ain’t Out Of The Woods – F/ Montgomery Gentry 5. Lucky – F/ Jonathan Singleton 6. Back – With Jake Owen 7. Dancin’ While Intoxicated (DWI) – F/Locash Cowboys and Redneck Social Club 8. It’s All – F/ Jeffrey Steele 9. Hugh Damn Right – F/ Laura Bell Bundy Continue reading Colt Ford Declaration Of Independence Album Review→

Jake Owen Endless Summer EP

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Jake Owen Will Be Releasing A New EP! Jake Owen will be releasing Endless Summer, his upcoming 4-track EP on September 25. “It’s been almost a year since our album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, came out. And, I started thinking that I really wanted to put out a few new tunes that had a summer vibe. So, we decided to cut four songs and put out an EP entitled Endless Summer. No one ever really wants the summer to end, right? Hopefully, these songs will be ones that keep the party going into the fall and people will crank them up loud when they are out on the water enjoying their own Endless Summer.” -Owen Jake unofficially announced that he was recording a four-song EP at his Fan Club party during CMA Music Fest. At the party, he let his fans hear a sneak peek of the EP by playing them one song that he had already recorded entitled “Summer Jam,” which was written by the duo Florida Georgia Line along with award-winning songwriter Craig Wiseman. Also, Jake earns his first executive producer credit on this EP. Joey Moi, who produced Jake’s No. 1 hit singles “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and “Alone With You,” as well as his current single “The One That Got Away,” is the producer on all four tracks. Below is the artwork for the EP and a video that features Jake talking about the new project! Enjoy!

Blackberry Smoke’s New Album

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Blackberry Smoke’s New Album, The Whippoorwill, Is In Stores Now! Blackberry Smoke’s debut release on Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Records is now available in-stores and on iTunes! Check out the album that Billboard calls a “An amazing collection of Southern Rockers and a few epic-sounding ballads…stunning.” After that, be sure to head over and check out Smoke’s taped set from Margaritaville Nashville for Southern Ground Live: Blackberry Smoke presented by Landshark Lager exclusively on CMT.com! The Whippoorwill Track Listing: 1. Six Ways To Sunday 2. Pretty Little Lie 3. Everybody Knows She’s Mine 4. One Horse Town 5. Ain’t Much Left Of Me 6. The Whippoorwill 7. Lucky Seven 8. Leave A Scar 9. Crimson Moon 10. Ain’t Got The Blues 11. Sleeping Dogs 12. Shakin’ Hands With The Holy Ghost 13. Up The Road

Craig Morgan’s Charity Weekend A Success

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Craig Morgan’s 6th Annual Charity Weekend Was A Huge Success! Craig Morgan is thrilled with the results of his 6th annual Charity Motocross Ride, Concert and Sporting Clay Shoot. The two-day’s events and auction raised more than $73,000, bringing the four-year total to $250,000. “Year-after-year I am blown away by the support for this event from our celebrity friends and the Dickson and Middle Tennessee communities. I am so proud of the amount of money raised to help the children and families in this area and am already looking forward to our 7th annual event next summer.” -Morgan Proceeds from the weekend will benefit the Craig Morgan Charity Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Craig Morgan Charity Fund continues to raise funds to benefit foster children in Dickson County and throughout Middle Tennessee. The ultimate charitable goal for Craig is to establish Billy’s Place, a welcoming home for temporarily displaced children.

Sarah Darling New Release

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Sarah Darling’s Latest Single, “Home To Me.” Sarah Darling’s current single, “Home To Me,” will be released for purchase on iTunes August 21, next Tuesday. I have to say that I really enjoy this song. It has a very easy-listening vibe to it. It was written by Caitlyn Smith and Bobby Hamrick and is about comparing a love to “the beauty of America’s landscape.” “Got a heart like Indiana Laugh like Louisiana Take me down to Alabama Show me some of the laid back vibe Kissin’ while we’re fishin’ in the moonlight” Be sure to be listening for “Home To Me” on country radio and pick up the single next week!

Phillip Phillips Home Video

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The Official Music Video For Phillip Phillips’ “Home.” Here is the official music video for “Home.” Phillip Phillips was the season 11 winner of American Idol and although he isn’t what we would call country, we think there is a place for him on our site. Phillips, who I would call more of a folk singer, showcases his voice and guitar skills in this first release. The video for “Home” is below. So take a look and tell us what you think!

Chris Knight It Ain’t Easy Being Me Video

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Chris Knight’s Official Music Video For “It Ain’t Easy Being Me.” We are getting really excited here at the CMNB headquarters, because the 1st ever Taste Of Country music festival is only days away (Friday)! It is sure to be a night of good times and good music had by all! Miranda Lambert, The Pistol Annies, Randy Houser, Chris Knight, Adam Hood and local Amanda Cramer make up the line up and fans couldn’t be more thrilled! Just to give you a little taste of what you are going to see, we put Knight’s official music video for “It Ain’t Easy Being Me” below! Some of you may think you don’t know who Knight is, but I’d be willing to bet you have heard his work! He is a very talented songwriter who has penned many a song for many a country star. In fact, “It Ain’t Easy Being Me” was recorded by none other than our headliner’s husband, Blake Shelton! Check out the video, then join us Friday evening at the AMP in Fayetteville!

Craig Morgan Releases More Trucks Than Cars

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Craig Morgan Is Set To Release A Brand New Single, “More Truck Than Cars.” Craig Morgan will release his latest single, “More Trucks Than Cars,” from his recent album This Ole Boy in upcoming days. Written by Morgan with Phil O’Donnell and Craig Wiseman, the song is an anthem for the southern lifestyle, depicted in stars that light the night sky, biscuits, grits and gravy, ‘Ole Glory’ flying high and a landscape where you’ll sooner spot a truck before you see a car. And Morgan can wholeheartedly relate to his lyric “meanwhile back in Tennessee we’re raising our babies and our own green beans.” Craig Morgan’s “More Trucks Than Cars” is available today via PlayMPE for airplay on country radio with an August 27 impact date. The song is equally relatable to metropolitan areas of the U.S. where there is no shortage of hard-working Americans and a touch of the southern lifestyle is a hot commodity. While in New York earlier this year, Morgan was surprised at the number of trucks he spotted amongst the sea of yellow cabs in Manhattan.

The Lacs Official Music Video For Shake It

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Here Is The Official Music Video For The Lacs’ “Shake It” Featuring Big & Rich. Taped in the former North Nashville meat packing plant in the Germantown neighborhood, The Lacs, made up of vocalist Clay Sharpe and vocalist/guitarist Brian King, had some of their friends join in their “fight-club” themed video. The list includes World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode, TNA Wrestling stars Jeff Hardy and “Cowboy” James Storm, plus reality star Sinister and platinum selling rap artist and Backroad Records labelmate, Bubba Sparxxx. Directed by Potsy Poncorili and produced by Ryan Zacarias of Team Genius Films. Watch the video here !