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.

Maggie Rose Teams Up With Country Weekly

Maggie Rose Teams Up With Country Weekly To Be Country Throwdown Correspondent. Maggie Rose has signed up to be Country Weekly’s correspondent for the 2012 Country Throwdown Tour. Five installments of behind the scenes footage with Maggie Rose will be featured on the popular magazine’s website bringing fans an inside look of what goes on during the tour. Fans can view the exclusive videos at www.countryweekly.com. “This is my first tour and I am so excited to be out on the road performing and meeting fans. I am thrilled to show everyone how cool this tour is and bring the scoop to Country Weekly readers.” -Rose Previously known as Margaret Durante, the hot new country star now known as Maggie Rose, has shipped her new single, “I Ain’t Your Mama,” to radio. Produced by the legendary James Stroud and written by Judson Spence and Candy Cameron, Maggie Rose delivers powerful vocals with her playful lyrics. You can listen to the single now and learn more about Maggie at www.maggierosemusic.com To view the first behind the scenes “Throwdown” click HERE.

2012 CMT Music Award Winners

The Complete List Of Winners From The 2012 CMT Music Awards. The 2012 CMT Awards were definitely a heck of a show. There were lots of great performances including one amazing collaboration between Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Darius Rucker, Zac Brown Band and Toby Keith that was simply phenomenal! The hosts Kristen Bell and Toby Keith did a really good job (Kristin even burst in to song at one point, making a plea to join the Pistol Annies!). There were also some other fun moments throughout, and you can check out a complete recap from HaleighT! Until then, we’ve got a complete list of the winners and their videos for you below. And the buckle goes to… 2012 CMT Music Awards, Complete List of Winners. Video of the Year Carrie Underwood – “Good Girl” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-uothzTaaQ] Male Video of the Year Luke Bryan- “I Don’t Want This Night To End” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jEDdFm3Nx0&ob=av2e] Female Video of the Year Miranda Lambert – “Over You” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y2icHOgC5U] Group Video of the Year Lady Antebellum – “We Owned The Night” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIAu-dx21Bs] Duo Video of the Year Thompson Square – “I Got You” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5yNYMp7DPQ] USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year Scotty McCreery – “Trouble With Girls” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND-SB3OxP38] Collaborative Video of the Year Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood- “Remind Me” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qzhngp7jh8] CMT Performance of the Year Jason Aldean – “Tattoos On This Town” (from Artist of the Year show) [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU-zks4FRlI] Best New Live Act Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award Brantley Gilbert [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peBUdlUNmM]

2012 CMT Music Awards

The 2012 CMT Music Awards Airs Tonight! We are hours/minutes away from the 2012 CMT Music Awards! Fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorites in all categories and tonight we will see who takes home the beloved CMT Buckles! The show will be hosted by Toby Keith and Kristen Bell and will include plenty of performances and plenty of your favorite artists and stars presenting awards! The Red Carpet will be aired live on CMT and cmt.com starting at 6:00pm CT, 7:00pm ET/PT. The show begins directly after at 7:00pm CT, 8:00pm ET/PT. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mycountrymusic and follow us on Twitter @CountryMusicNB to get all the latest updates and opinions of the CMNB crew! Plus we would love to know how you are feeling about everything that is happening as well! As soon as the show is over visit us back here at countrymusicnewsblog.com to see a full list of winners and highlights of the show! Get your snacks and cold beverages ready, find a comfy place on the couch and be prepared for the surprises that I’m sure will be thrown our way! -HaleighT

Kristen Kelly Ex-Old Man Video

The Official Music Video For Kristen Kelly’s “Ex-Old Man.” I have to say right off…I’m obsessed with this song! Kristen Kelly’s “Ex-Old Man” is her current single and below is the official video for it. Kelly is currently on Brad Paisley’s Virtual Reality Tour. Although Kelly is what we call the new guy (gal), I believe she could potentially be one of the next big things! Hey, if Paisley backs you, you’ve got some talent! In her other song “He Loves To Make Cry,” she really showcases a voice that could stop people in their tracks! Again, “Ex-Old Man” is gold in my book! I know there are too many women who are going to relate to this song, but maybe listening to it will be a form of therapy? Let’s hope so! WATCH Kristen Kelly’s “Ex-Old Man” Official Video Now: [youtube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDpvzCzwHjk] Check Out The Web-Video Version Too! [youtube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz5Rhhp-c5M]

Kenny Chesney Come Over Video

The Official Music Video For Kenny Chesney’s Latest Single, “Come Over.” “Come Over” is Kenny Chesney’s latest single. The song alone is amazing, but adding the video to the mix just made some country music fans even happier! Chesney is pretty good at creating music that people can connect with and this time is no different. Let’s get real…everyone has that person that others don’t approve of, but you still have them “come over.” To put it best, “Come Over” is steamy! That’s really all I have to say about. Listen to the lyrics, you’ll hear the steam. Watch the video, you’ll see it! So do it. Watch the video now!

Alan Jackson Releases New Album Today

Alan Jackson Releases His New Album THIRTY MILES WEST Today, June 5. Alan Jackson released his brand new album, Thirty Miles West, today, June 5. This much anticipated album is his debut on ACR (Alan’s Country Records)/EMI Records Nashville. It is produced by his long-time producer and friend, Keith Stegall. Jackson has been known to put out some pretty powerful songs (Remember When, Where Were You, Sissy’s Song, Drive) and I’m sure this album won’t be any different. Below the track listing is the official video for his current single (#5), “So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore.” Thirty Miles West Track Listing 1. Gonna Come Back As A Country Song 2. You Go Your Way 3. Everything But The Wings 4. Talk Is Cheap 5. So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore 6. Look Her In The Eye And Lie 7. Dixie Highway (feat. Zac Brown) 8. She Don’t Get High 9. Her Life’s A Song 10. Nothin’ Fancy 11. Long Way To Go 12. Life Keeps Bringin’ Me Down 13. When I Saw You Leaving (For Nisey)

2012 CMT Music Awards Presenters

A Complete List Of Who Will Present Tomorrow At The 2012 CMT Music Awards! The 2012 CMT Music Awards is TOMORROW, June 6! Nashville will be one big party as Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Alan Jackson, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, The Band Perry and Carrie Underwood present the big winners of the night with their shiny, new, CMT Buckle! Along with those country stars, CMT Hosts Tom Arnold and Steve Austin, American Idol finalists Colton Dixon and Skylar Laine, Dario Franchitti, Ashley Greene, Tony Hawk, Denise Richards, Dax Shepard and Jordin Sparks will also be presenting awards. The 2012 CMT Music Awards will air LIVE on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00pm ET/PC on CMT and cmt.com. Hosted by Toby Keith and Kristen Bell, the show will include performances by Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood, Hank Williams Jr. and Zac Brown Band. The five finalists for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can vote at cmt.com, CMT Mobile, on the CMT Insider app and via text message throughout the live telecast (ET/CT only) to determine the night’s big winner. Michael Dempsey will executive produce the show alongside director Joe DeMaio. John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux serve as executive producers for CMT.

Colt Ford & More At Country Weekly Kick-Off Party

Colt Ford, LoCash Cowboys And Matt Stillwell Will Perform At The Country Weekly Kick-Off Party Tonight! Country Weekly magazine is celebrating the kick-off to CMA Music Festival with a special benefit concert featuring artists Colt Ford, LoCash Cowboys and Matt Stillwell who will bring their southern fried country music to the stage of the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Nashville today, June 5. To keep the party rocking, electric cowboy DeeJay silver will spin his signature country music remixes and mash-ups for fans in between performances. All proceeds from the event will go towards Musicians On Call (MOC), Nashville’s ongoing efforts to to bring the healing power of music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities in Middle Tennessee. Tickets are available now on the MOC website and begin at $15 for General Admission and go up to $350 for a VIP table for four including meet & greet passes. Doors open at 8:00pm with music beginning at 9:00pm. The night promises to bring great country music and rowdy good times. For more information on the event, ticket options and auction items, please visit www.musiciansoncall.org/cwkickoff. A special thanks goes out to Durango and Roper for their continued support.

Bucky Covington Free Concert In Nashville

Bucky Covington To Host Sold Out Fan Club Party And Free Concert In Nashville. Bucky Covington will enjoy an exciting night filled with some of his biggest fans Wednesday night, June 6 at the Whiskey Bent Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee. Shortly after announcing the event to his fans, the party was at capacity with all available tickets snatched up within hours. Due to the exuberant response, Bucky decided to extend the party with a free full band show later that night. The fan club party will open to ticketholders at 8:30pm where Bucky will mingle, sign autographs and do a fan “Q&A” with an acoustic performance. Following the sold-out fan club event, ALL country music fans can join the party downstairs at Nashville’s Whiskey Bent to enjoy the full band starting around 10:30pm. The event is free and open to the public. Bucky’s newest single, “I Wanna Be That Feeling,” from his highly anticipated sophomore album I’m Alright, is now on country radio, with a video on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown.