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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.

Miranda Lambert On Conversations From The Road

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Miranda Lambert Featured On GAC’s “Conversations From The Road.” Miranda Lambert was the main focus on last night’s episode of Conversations From The Road. Nan Kelley hosts the GAC show and gives viewers a VIP pass at the going-ons behind the scenes. Lambert talks about life on the road and what goes into making her On Fire tour successful. Tour-mates Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann also sit down with Nan and share their thoughts on being responsible for capturing the ticket-holders attention and setting their energy “on fire” at each show. The episode premiered last night, but will be replaying multiple times this weekend. Check your local listings to see the day and times to catch it on GAC. Below is a sneak peak of the episode, ENJOY!

George Jones Postpones Shows

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The Possum Has Postponed Performances Through May 20. Country music Hall of Fame member George Jones is recuperating from upper respiratory infection and continues to rest at his Franklin, Tennessee home. Although Jones is doing much better, doctors are ordering mandatory recovery time forcing all tour dates through May 20, including the entire Canadian run, to be postponed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him in hopes that he recovers well! The following dates are canceled: April 28 Caruthersville, Mo Lady Luck Casino May 11 Pembroke, Ont. Pembroke Memorial Centre May 12 Rama, Ont. Casino Rama May 13 Kahnawake, QC Kahnawake Sports Complex May 15 Halifax, NS Halifax Forum May 16 Woodstock, NB Carlton Civic Centre May 18 Bouctouche, NB Civic Centre May 19 New Glasgow, NS New Glasgow Stadium May 20 Yarmouth, NS Mariner Centre

Carrie Underwood Billboard Q&A

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Billboard To Host A Live Question & Answer Segment With Carrie Underwood! Billboard.com will be hosting a live Q&A with Carrie Underwood! The segment will be at 2:30 pm ET, tomorrow, April 27. Underwood will be answering fan questions live on camera, so you don’t want to miss out! To ask your question, tweet what you would like to ask using the hashtag #bbcarrie. The live Q&A will be HERE! Carrie’s latest album, Blown Away, is available for pre-order now and will officially be on sale May 1. This album includes her current single, “Good Girl.” To listen to the whole album before you are able to purchase it, head on over to iTunes now!

JB & The Moonshine Band I’m Down Video

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JB & The Moonshine Band’s Official Music Video For “I’m Down.” Here is the video for “I’m Down,” which is track #13 on JB and the Moonshine Band’s sophomore album, Beer For Breakfast! JB and the boys are currently on Colt Ford’s Declaration of Independence tour with The Lacs, Lenny Cooper and Rehab! Click HERE for a list of those dates and other shows JBMB have coming up! Watch the video below and be looking for a review of the album in the next few days! Enjoy!

JT Hodges Goodbyes Made You Mine

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Take A Closer Look At JT Hodges’ “Goodbyes Made You Mine!” JT Hodges has a new single out, “Goodbyes Made You Mine,” and I must say it is a very catchy tune! The official video for this second single (which will be on his album set to be released summer 2012) will be featured on CMT’s Big New Music Weekend starting Friday. For those of you who aren’t as familiar with Hodges as you’d like to be, click HERE to take a look at an interview that he did with MissMolly! Below are two videos. The first one is a 19 second preview of the official video that will premier this weekend. The second is an up-close video that gives you a good look of the singer performing the entire song. Enjoy!

Brad Paisley On South Park

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Brad Paisley Becomes A Cartoon! Brad Paisley visited the South Park Studios in California this past weekend and was invited to be a part of the next episode. He collaborated with the master-minds behind the famous cartoon characters and will have two appearances as himself in the show that airs tonight! The first scene Paisley is introduced and sings the national anthem before a Denver Nuggets basketball game. Later in the show he duets with Cartman, one of the main characters. Tune in tonight, April 25 at 10 pm ET on Comedy Central!

Craig Morrison Fences Video

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Craig Morrison’s Official Music Video For His Single, “Fences.” Australian-born, country singer Craig Morrison has released his debut U.S. single, “Fences.” “‘Fences’ was the first song I found for this album, and I had to have it. When I listened to the demo while on a radio tour, I just could not put it down. I love the message, as I believe life is about overcoming hurdles. Everyone can relate to this song in one way or another.” -Morrison Released earlier this year in Australia, Craig Morrison’s self-titled album will be available May 1 in the U.S. on all major digital platforms through Nashville-based digital distribution label GMV Nashville. For more information on Morrison visit www.craigmorrisonmusic.com. Here is the official video for “Fences,” enjoy! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q45dhjiHKcc]

Kip Moore Hey Pretty Girl Video

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Kip Moore’s Official Music Video For “Hey Pretty Girl!” “Hey Pretty Girl” is Kip Moore’s follow up single to “Somethin’ Bout’ A Truck” and can be found on his debut album, Up All Night. This song is a very sweet one that shows a softer side to Kip. The video has a very intimate setting, with just him and his guitar that offers fans some low-key country charm. Kip was selected by VEVO as its “Detected” developing artist for the month of April. The series, presented by Bing, highlights rising musicians and bands through exclusive music videos and interviews. Click HERE to watch Kip’s exclusive “Detected” video. Up All Night, Kip’s debut album, is available starting TODAY! Be looking for a review of the album in the next few days! Watch Hey Pretty Girl Now! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaoCY3NK3BE&ob=av2e]

2012 CMT Music Award Nominees

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Here Are The Nominees For The 2012 CMT Music Awards! The CMT Music Awards will be live Wednesday, June 6! Below are all the artist that are nominated in each category. To vote, head over to cmt.com and register! Male Video Of The Year Jason Aldean – “Dirt Road Anthem” Luke Bryan – “I Don’t Want This Night To End” Eric Church – “Drink In My Hand” Toby Keith – “Red Solo Cup” Blake Shelton – “God Gave Me You” Keith Urban – “Long Hot Summer” Female Video of the Year Sara Evans – “My Heart Can’t Tell You No” Miranda Lambert – “Over You” Martina McBride – “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” Kellie Pickler – “Tough” Taylor Swift – “Ours” Carrie Underwood – “Good Girl” Group Video of the Year The Band Perry – “All Your Life” Eli Young Band – “Crazy Girl” Lady Antebellum – “We Owned the Night” Pistol Annies – “Hell On Heels” Rascal Flatts – “Banjo” Zac Brown Band – “Keep Me In Mind” Duo Video of the Year The Civil Wars – “Poison & Wine” Love and Theft – “Angel Eyes” Montgomery Gentry – “Where I Come From” Sugarland – “Tonight” Thompson Square – “Glass” Thompson Square – “I Got You” USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year Lauren Alaina – “Georgia Peaches” Brantley Gilbert – “Country Most Be Country Wide” Hunter Hayes – “Storm Warning” Scotty McCreery – “The Trouble With Girls” Pistol Annies – “Hell On Heels” Thompson Square – “I Got You” Collaboration Video of the Year Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter – “You and Tequila” Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood – “Remind Me” Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield – “Easy” Lionel Richie and Shania Twain – “Endless Love” Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars – “Safe and Sound” Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett – “Knee Deep” CMT Performance of the Year Jason Aldean – “Tattoos On This Town” from Artist of the Year Lady Antebellum – “Dancin’ Away With My Heart” from Artist of the Year Little Big Town – “Fix You” from Music Builds: CMT Disaster Relief Concert Blake Shelton – “Footloose” from Invitation Only Sting & Vince Gill – “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You” from Crossroads Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood – “Just A Dream/Dream On” from Crossroads Video of the Year Jason Aldean – “Dirt Road Anthem” Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter – “You and Tequila” Toby Keith – “Red Solo Cup” Lady Antebellum – “We Owned the Night” Miranda Lambert – “Over You” Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood – “Remind Me” Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield – “Easy” Blake Shelton – “God Gave Me You” Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars – “Safe and Sound” Carrie Underwood – “Good Girl”

Kenny Chesney Tim McGraw Feel Like A Rock Star Video

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The Official Music Video For Kenny Chesney And Tim McGraw’s Duet, “Feel Like A Rock Star!” Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw have captured country music fans with their latest single “Feel Like A Rock Star.” The “Brothers of the Sun” first performed the sure-to-be hit at the ACM Awards on April 1. Now they have the official music video out for everyone to enjoy. Chesney and McGraw will hit the road this summer with one of the most anticipated tours in quite some time. The Brothers of the Sun Tour will start June 2 and is sure to be a non-stop party!