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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.

Martina McBride To Headline Hymns Hams And Jams

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Martina McBride Is Set To Headline The 3rd Annual Hymns, Hams & Jams Concert In Nashville. Martina McBride is sharing her time and talents in a special concert from Nashville’s Loveless Barn to benefit The Shalom Foundation and its medical program in Guatemala. Taking place August 21, Hymns, Hams & Jams will also feature a live auction with legendary songwriter Bob DiPiero. GAC and Sirius XM personality Storme Warren will host the event. Auction items include tickets to the 2012 World Series, Garth Brooks and Sugarland autographed guitars, a private bus party, concert tickets, backstage VIP experiences and more! Tickets to this exclusive event are available through The Shalom Foundation at 615-595-5811 or by contacting Executive Director Allison Bender, abender@theshalomfoundation.org. The Shalom Foundation recently brought 14-year old Angelica Morales to Vanderbilt’s Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital to complete surgery on a complicated vascular malformation which required more resources than were currently available at its Moore Pediatric Surgery Center in Guatemala City. Proceeds from this month’s 3rd Annual Hymns Hams & Jams will directly support The Shalom Foundation’s medical program. A pediatric dental surgery team is also serving at The Moore Pediatric Surgery Center in Guatemala City, led by doctors and nurses from the Nashville area including Dr. George Adams, Dr. George Fiaz and Dr. Shannon Hershey. WHO: Martina McBride with Bob DiPiero and Storme Warren WHAT: Hymns Hams & Jams WHEN: Tuesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Loveless Barn 8400 Tennessee Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221 WHY: Concert, Dinner and Auction to benefit The Shalom Foundation HOW: Tickets can be purchased through The Shalom Foundation at 615-595-5811 or abender@theshalomfoundation.org

Maggie Rose At The Grand Ole Opry

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Maggie Rose Is Still Riding High After Her Grand Ole Opry Performance. Maggie Rose made her debut Grand Ole Opry performance this past Friday, August 10 and she is still smiling from that experience. “I was not prepared of the multitude of emotions that hit me the minute I stepped into the hallowed circle. My performance went by in a flash and I woke up the next morning still smiling. It was a magical night for me.” -Rose Playing for country music’s most receptive audiences, Rose performed her self-penned “Preacher’s Daughter” and closed with her memorable debut and current Top 40 single, “I Ain’t Your Mama.” Pictured below, L-R: Pete Fisher, Grand Ole Opry VP and General Manager and Maggie Rose.

Craig Morgan’s 6th Annual Charity Weekend

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Craig Morgan’s 6th Annual Charity Weekend Is Just Days Away! Craig Morgan’s 6th annual charity weekend is right around the corner and the country music star and award-winning TV host is excited to announce the final list of music, motocross, and celebrity friends joining him for the weekend’s festivities. On Saturday, August 11, motocross stars Destry Abbott, Fred Andrews, Cowboy Kenny Bartram, Randy Hawkins, Kevin Windham, and country star Bucky Covington will take part in an exhibition and trail ride in Vanleer, Tennessee. Later that night, country music star Darryl Worley and HLN “Morning Express” host and “Brand New Day” singer Robin Meade along with the evening’s emcee, GAC host and TV personality Nan Kelley, will take the stage in concert with Morgan to support the Craig Morgan Charity Fund. On Sunday, August 12th the popular Celebrity Sporting Clay Event will take place from the Tennessee Clay Target Complex in Nashville. This year’s event, a 12-station course, will feature an exhibition by “The Ultimate Shooter” Tim Bradley. Proceeds from the two-day event 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 establish Billy’s Place, an organization that will benefit foster children in Dickson County and throughout Middle Tennessee. Fans can take part in the event by bidding on auction items via eBay through Friday, August 10th. Items include a Husqvarna for a day experience, allowing fans to ride in style alongside motocross stars at Saturday’s ride. Concert attendees on Saturday night will also have the opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items including a Pre-Owned Volkswagen Passat GLS, high end MAC Tools chest, music, tv, and sports memorabilia, and more! All events are open to the public with tickets on sale at NowPlayingNashville.com as well as all TriStar Bank locations in Dickson. Craig Morgan Charity Weekend Dirt Bike Ride/Trail Ride Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Paul Allen Farm 1286 Bell Hollow Rd., Vanleer, TN Registration Opens: 8:00 AM Ride and Exhibition Start Time: 10:00 AM Tickets: $40 pre-registration; $45 day-of registration; $15 spectator. All ticket prices incl. lunch Motocross stars Destry Abbot, Fred Andrews, Cowboy Kenny Bartram, Randy Hawkins and Kevin Windham plus country star Bucky Covington will take part in an exhibition and group trail ride with Craig Morgan Craig Morgan Concert Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Dickson Middle School 401 East College St., Dickson, TN Doors Open: 6:00 PM Concert Start Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $25 adult; $10 children 12 and under Darryl Worley and Robin Meade will join Craig Morgan in concert, hosted by GAC’s Nan Kelley Sporting Clay Event Date: August 12, 2012 Location: Tennessee Clay Target Complex 1100 County Hospital Rd., Nashville, TN First Flight: 9:00 am Registration; 10:00 am Shoot Second Flight: Noon Registration; 1:00 pm Shoot Tickets: $100 per competitor with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors Includes lunch and 12:30pm exhibition with “The Ultimate Shooter” Tim Bradley

Bellamy Brothers New Gospel Album

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The Bellamy Brothers Are Ready To Release, Pray For Me, Their Latest Gospel Album After sparking much controversy and support with their first Gospel album, respected multi-platinum selling Country music duo and Dove Award nominees The Bellamy Brothers will soon release their second Gospel composition. Pray For Me, set for a late summer release, features 14 original Gospel songs with heartfelt, inspirational messages and is one of more than 50 albums released by Howard and David Bellamy. The album will be released on September 4 and is available for pre-order today on iTunes. The group’s first Gospel album, Jesus Is Coming (And Boy Is He Pissed), sparked much controversy with the title track but was later nominated for two Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association and received rave reviews from critics. The success of this album, along with their history of singing Christian music from an early age, pushed the duo to create their second Gospel album. “We decided to record our second Gospel album because Gospel and Christian music is one of our favorite genres. We also received such a great reaction from our Jesus Is Coming album we did a few years ago, it seemed like a natural progression from that album to the new one.” -David Bellamy “Creating this new album was a labor of love for us, and an element we hope we can always add to our variety of projects,” -Howard Bellamy. The duo is more widely known for their success in Country music, although they’ve gained respect in the Gospel and Pop genres as well. The Bellamy Brothers have received numerous No. 1 hits on both the Pop and Country charts. Their hit “Let Your Love Flow” received the distinguished BMI Five Million Performance Award in 2009, and broke into the UK Top 20 Country charts again—34 years after its release. The hit was also featured in a UK television commercial and on the critically acclaimed AMC television series “Breaking Bad.” Pray For Me Track Listing: 1. Jesus Ain’t No Stained Glass Window 2. Pray For Me 3. Holy Roller 4. Spirit In The Sky 5. Suppertime 6. God Ain’t Finished With Me Yet 7. Hypocrites In Heaven 8. Hymn To Him 9. The Spanish Bible 10. Number Of Breaths 11. New Man In The Suit 12. Rodeo For Jesus 13. Guardian Angel 14. Hand Me My Bible

Alan Jackson Interview

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Recently Alan Jackson spoke with USA TODAY about him, his music and the things he loves most. Alan Jackson, 53, recently spoke with USA Today and here is what was said… On his marriage to high school sweetheart, Denise: “We’ve been through a lot together. As you get older, what I appreciate is that history.” On having only daughters: “It’s like second nature to me. I grew up with four older sisters and I was the only boy; all I’ve ever been around was girls. I think it would have been unnatural for me to have a son in the house. I love my daughters,” Jackson says of Mattie, 22, Ali, 19, and Dani, 15. “When I get real old, they’ll take good care of me.” Favorite shows: In the mid-90s, Jackson used to set up a lake show outside his house in Nashville: “People could come by boat. It was free, just a good-natured thing. We had thousands of boats out there. They’d anchor a day or two in advance; they’d just be waiting,” Jackson says. “We had Shania Twain, when it was her first year. She hadn’t even toured yet. She came out in a pair of overalls [with] a couple of acoustic players and played. The crowd was so excited to see her for [the] first time.” Summertime on the lake: “We’ve had a lake home for years. [It’s] where I feel really content [when] it’s late in the summer and they’re there and everybody’s just enjoying this lifestyle I’ve been fortunate enough to create for them and do the things I did growing up. I really still love that.” Must have on the road: “Other than Jack Daniel’s, there’s not much else you can take out there. I’m pretty easy, I’m not one of these artists who [has] to have all red M & M’s or something in my dressing room. I don’t care what food is on the bus.” Song to perform: “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) is such a powerful song, I’ve seen people get up and leave after that song is over because they’ve been waiting for it,” Jackson says, about his memorable tribute to September 11. “ Something I have to do every night that’s fun, that song Chattahoochee, I did years ago. It’s just a lighthearted song.When I kick it off, people love that, and I’m talking about kids that are too young to have been around when it came out and people older. It connects with people, and I don’t get tired of playing it.” Place to write a song: “Most of my better melodies and ideas seem to come [when] I drive,” Jackson says. “In the Nashville area I have a routine, which takes me down quiet country roads where nothing is going on. I don’t have music on; my old cars don’t have radios worth listening to. [It’s] quiet and that’s when a lot of my best melodies and ideas come to me.” On making Continue reading Alan Jackson Interview→

Justin Moore Til My Last Day Video

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Justin Moore’s Official Music Video For “Til My Last Day.” Justin Moore’s latest single “Til My Last Day” is a sweet, honest, love-song. It comes from his album Outlaws Like Me and is the follow up to “Bait A Hook.” The video shows us what Moore is all about…his family and his music! We get a special look at the “Small Town USA” singer while he spends time with his wife and daughters, as well as a priceless look at his audience while he connects with them on stage! Watch “Til My Last Day” here now and tell us what you think!

Randy Houser How Country Feels Lyric Video

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The Official Lyric Video For Randy Houser’s “How Country Feels.” We are so excited that Randy Houser has some new music on country radio! He has a solid voice and knows how to tell a story through song! “How Country Feels‘” official music video will premier very soon, so be looking for that! Not only does Houser have this new single, he will also be hitting the water this fall as part of Blake Shelton’s “Blake Shelton & Friends Cruise!” Also setting sail will be Trace Adkins, Tyler Farr, Lee Brice, Neal McCoy, Jerrod Niemann, Justin Moore, Easton Corbin and more! Now doesn’t that sound like a party??

Rascal Flatts-The Making Of Come Wake Me Up

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The Behind The Scenes Look At The Music Video For “Come Wake Me Up.” Here is a special behind the scenes look at the making of the music video for “Come Wake Me Up.” This song is Rascal Flatts latest single and is nothing like their previous hit “Banjo.” The video was shot in Nashville and was directed by Shaun Silva. “So I had this story unfolding, this moment of – here’s a girl who really is just from a different world than what he’s from. Joe Don’s character is doing all the things anybody would want to do for someone they love, but it threatens her identity until one night after an argument, she removes a necklace like breaking free from his lavish grasp. Her decision to leave, and his to chase after her, only pushes her further towards her foreshadowed fate.” -Silva The little that we see in the clip below definitely leaves you wanting more. The video stars Joe Don Rooney and his real-life wife, Tiffany Fallon. Watch it now and tell us what you think!

People Magazine-True Stories Behind The Songs

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Country Music’s Biggest Singers & Songwriters Open Up. People has put out their latest Country edition of their magazine. This time it is a special True Stories Behind The Songs edition. In it the country stars reveal the tales that inspired Nashville’s hottest hits! The magazine is broke down into sections, “love songs,” “party songs,” etc.. It has pictures and comments from some of the greats, including George Jones, Charlie Daniels and Merle Haggard. It also features more recent hit makers Luke Bryan, Chris Young and The Band Perry. The magazine is on sale now and I encourage you to get your copy! Songs Featured: 1. Achy Breaky Heart 2. All My Ex’s Live In Texas 3. Before He Cheats 4. Bless The Broken Road 5. Boys of Fall 6. Coal Miner’s Daughter 7. D-I-V-O-R-C-E 8. Dirt Road Anthem 9. El Paso 10. Family Tradition 11. Fancy 12. Forever and Ever, Amen 13. Friends In Low Places 14. God Gave Me You 15. He Stopped Loving Her Today 16. Home 17. Honky Tonk Badonkadonk 18. I Will Always Love You 19. I’m Alive 20. If I Die Young 21. Independence Day 22. It’s Hard to Kiss the Lips at Night (That Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long) 23. It’s Your Love 24. Jesus, Take the Wheel 25. Letter to Me 26. Live Like You Were Dying 27. Love Story 28. Mama Tried 29. Mountain Music 30. Need You Now 31. Ours 32. Over You 33. People Are Crazy 34. Rain Is A Good Thing 35. Red Solo Cup 36. Redneck Woman 37. Ring of Fire 38. Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) 39. Small Town Southern Man 40. Stay 41. The Dance 42. The Devil Went Down to Georgia 43. The Gambler 44. The House That Built Me 45. Then 46. Voice 47. Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) 48. Without You

Trace Adkins’ Arby’s Sweepstakes

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Trace Adkins’ Joins Arby’s As Part Of Their “Snap and Rock” Sweepstakes. Trace Adkins is currently on his Songs & Stories Tour where he’s been road-testing his latest single, “Them Lips (On Mine).” This week, when Trace Adkins’ crew made a pit-stop at Arby’s, they discovered a familiar face on their drink cups, prompting Adkins to tweet “My picture is on an Arby’s cup! 2012 version of “Have you seen this person?” on a milk carton. Didn’t know I was missing.” Adkins is one of three artists participating in Arby’s® ‘Snap and Rock’ Sweepstakes where fans have a chance to win an Ultimate VIP Concert Experience with Taio Cruz, The All-American Rejects or Trace Adkins. Arby’s ‘Snap and Rock’ sweepstakes makes it easy to win prizes including free food, Pepsi gear and music downloads by simply ordering* a Pepsi beverage at Arby’s and snapping a picture of the cup. Three ultimate winners will receive a grand prize VIP concert experience with Taio Cruz, The All-American Rejects or Trace Adkins. ‘Snap and Rock’ is simple to play: from now through September 15, snap a picture of the side of any-sized, specially-marked Arby’s fountain cup with your favorite artist – Taio Cruz, The All-American Rejects or Trace Adkins – and send the picture via email or text to Arbys@pongr.com to enter for your chance to rock out with a VIP concert experience. Additionally, with every picture sent, fans will win other great prizes from Arby’s and Pepsi. Snap, Send and Rock! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. For complete details and Official Game Rules, visit www.PlayArbysSnapAndRock.com. For more information about Arby’s, please visit www.arbys.com or www.facebook.com/Arbys.