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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.

Top 10 Graduation Songs

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The Top 10 Songs For Graduation Celebrations! As you all know, the CMNB team loves summertime (we’ve been writing and dreaming about all of our adventures for months now!). And although there is an exact calendar date for the start of the season, there are many unofficial starts to it as well! For students, the one and most holy of those is the end of a school year! For seniors, whether it is high school or college, that last day of school (and passing grades) means graduation! In honor of this (and my recent obsession with Top 10s) I have come up with another list! So everybody get the tissues ready, as you (or your family member) embark on another life journey! Congratulations to all graduates (especially the ones from Sallisaw!). Good luck on all of your future plans!!! Top 10 Graduation Songs 1. I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack 2. My Wish – Rascal Flatts 3. Here’s To You – Eli Young Band (fit this into my high school graduation speech) 4. I’m Not Gonna Cry – Corey Smith 5. Don’t Blink – Kenny Chesney 6. Don’t Forget To Remember Me – Carrie Underwood 7. Laughed Until We Cried – Jason Aldean 8. The River – Garth Brooks 9. You’re Gonna Miss This – Trace Adkins 10. I’ve Got Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks (If you were part of my graduating class) As a BONUS…Graduation – Vitamin C. It isn’t country, but it is one of the most common songs used at graduations and I just couldn’t find it in me to leave it off the list.

Kris Kristofferson Donates Concerts

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Kris Kristofferson Donates 6 Concerts In Celebration Of The United Farm Workers 50th Anniversary. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, the United Farm Workers (UFW) announce Kris Kristofferson & Friends Concert Series June 15-June 22 in cities across California. The concert series will join singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson with renowned Latin artists in the various markets to raise money in advancing the work of the UFW. Joining Kristofferson in donating their respective performances are: Los Lobos, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Divas, Nydia Rojas with Trio Ellas, and Los Tex-Maniacs featuring Mingo Saldivar. Concert series tickets are on sale now through each venue’s box office. A select number of VIP Artist’s Circle seats will be available. The Artist Circle seats include premium seating within the first eight rows, a limited edition commemorative concert poster, and a meet and greet opportunity with Kris Kristofferson & Friends after the show. The concert series is produced by LatinPointe and Road Work Entertainment and is sponsored by Southwest Airlines. The California Concert Series scheduled concert stops include: Friday, June 15 – San Diego, Spreckels Theatre Saturday, June 16 – Fresno, Warnors Center for the Performing Arts Monday, June 18 – Stockton, The Bob Hope Theatre Tuesday, June 19 – Bakersfield, The Fox Theatre Thursday, June 21 – Oxnard, Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center Friday, June 22 – San Jose, San Jose Civic

Thomas Rhett Something To Do With My Hands Video

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Thomas Rhett’s Official Music Video For “Something To Do With My Hands!” Thomas Rhett’s “Something To Do With My Hands” is quite the catchy tune if I say so myself. It’s upbeat and he has a pretty distinctive voice that adds that certain bit of charm that draws people in. At first glance one might think he was a younger Eric Church (with his dark hair and hat), but no, he is an up-and-comer ready to prove himself! Following in his father’s (Rhett Akins) songwriting footsteps, he had a song on Jason Aldean’s album My Kinda Party, “I Ain’t Ready To Quit.” The video is one of the cutest things I’ve seen in a while. Trying to impress a group of girls, he seems to fall flat until he pulls out his golden ticket, his ability to perform! I suggest you watch the video now!

Top 10 Summer Fling Songs

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The Top 10 “Summer Fling” Country Songs According To HaleighT! It’s that time of year again, a time that we all love…Summertime! School years are coming to an end, the days are longer and hotter and at night there is a feeling in the air that gets people all hyped up! We all know the clichés about ditching the serious relationships and having a few flings over the summer and apparently so do the songwriters. Here I have put together one of my Top 10 lists that is dedicated to those special people who make your summer worthwhile! This is one of the hardest Top 10’s I’ve done in a while. So…I decided this is just part one! Be looking for another Top 10 Summer Fling list later on! Until then, ENJOY! Top 10 1. Drunk On You – Luke Bryan 2. What Was I Thinkin’ – Dierks Bentley 3. I Don’t Want This Night To End – Luke Bryan 4. Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck – Kip Moore 5. Barefoot Blue Jean Night – Jake Owen 6. Keep Me In Mind – Zac Brown Band 7. Cruise – Florida Georgia Line 8. Wild At Heart – Gloriana 9. Long Hot Summer – Keith Urban 10. Lovin’ You Is Fun – Easton Corbin

Kelly Clarkson Song Turned Country

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Kelly Clarkson’s Pop Hit “Mr. Know It All” Now Has A Country Version. Kelly Clarkson is a pop singer with a powerhouse for a voice. Although she is not part of the country genre when it comes to her music, she has a lot of ties to the big family. She is from Texas, enjoys country music, has many friends who are currently staples in the country music scene, (Reba, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert to name a few) and blew people away with her duet “Don’t You Wanna Stay” with Jason Aldean. Recently her pop hit “Mr. Know It All” was tweaked and changed to be played on country stations. The question is should it have been done? Some might argue that the lyrics fit right in with the things they hear on their local radio stations now, the only thing keeping it from being country is the music. Well…isn’t that a big part? Anybody could add some pedal steel to many songs and would make it more “country.” This is a big topic of debate these days, what is country? Below are two videos…one that is the audio to the country version of “Mr. Know It All” and the other is the official music video for the original version (pop version) of “Mr. Know It All.” Tell us what you think! Which version do you like better? Do you think she should do more country versions?

Lady Antebellum Perfect Day Video

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The Official Music Video For Lady Antebellum’s “Perfect Day.” The video for Lady Antebellum’s “Perfect Day” is a behind the scenes look at the band over the last year. From photo shoots, to TV appearances, awards shows, life on the road, music video sets, backstage at a show to being on the stage, they show us everything! I really like when videos have a story line and acting (like a mini-movie!), but I also really like when we get a candid look at the artists. They invite the whole world in and show us things that we normally wouldn’t see. I give this video an A and the song an A+! Watch the video now! Maybe it will inspire you to have a perfect day! Get More: Perfect Day, Lady Antebellum, Lady Antebellum Videos

The Farm Home Sweet Home Video

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The Official Music Video For The Farm’s “Home Sweet Home.” If you are a fan of reality TV, Jennie Garth or CMT then you might have heard “Home Sweet Home” by The Farm. If not, scroll down and hit play on the official music video for the single! The Farm is a trio of the very talented vocalists and writers, Nick Hoffman, Damien Horne and Krista Marie. Their single “Home Sweet Home” reminds me of just that…HOME! Lyrics like “Take me back, I’ve been away too long” and “I can hear those crickets callin’ me” make me want to jump in my Jeep and hit the road to my hometown ASAP! For those of you who are really diggin’ what The Farm has going on, then pick up their album when it goes on sale July 17! Watch the video now!

Chris Young Neon Video

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The Official Music Video For Chris Young’s “Neon.” Chris Young has had a great 2012 so far with the success of his fifth #1 single “You” and being part of Miranda Lambert’s On Fire Tour just to name a few things. Fans have really been buzzing about his latest single (and title track to his album) “Neon” and it has me wondering if this will be Young’s sixth consecutive #1? Here’s hoping! Watch the video below and get ready to see some NEON!

Top 10 Mother’s Day Songs

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HaleighT’s List Of The Top 10 Songs To Play On Mother’s Day! As you all know, Mother’s Day is upon us! If you don’t, well…this is your reminder, run to the store! This holiday is a special one that doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. For most of us, our mothers are women who we look up to and they have a great deal to do with the people that we become. That’s how it is for me at least. In honor of this special Sunday, I have put together a list of the Top 10 songs to put on your weekend playlist! Everybody hug your mamas, grandmas, aunts, cousins or whoever else deserves to be honored and hit play! Now the songs on this list meet no particular criteria except: I like them, they might have the word mama in them, they might be about a mom or that they might make me think of my mom. Top 10. 1. Mama, I’m Alright – Miranda Lambert 2. Somebody’s Hero – Jamie O’Neal 3. Mama Tried – Merle Haggard 4. God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton 5. In My Daughter’s Eyes – Martina McBride 6. Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys – Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson 7. I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack 8. I’m A Survivor – Reba McEntire 9. My Wish – Rascal Flatts 10. Hot Mama – Trace Adkins (for the dads!) If y’all have any songs that remind you of your mom then comment below! We would love to hear them! This list is an all country list, but don’t feel like you have to follow that rule…it’s all about the MOMS!