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.

Happy Birthday Taylor Swift

Happy 22nd Birthday To Taylor Swift! Happy Birthday to Taylor Swift! Today she is 22 and one of the most successful artists of all time! I love a good flash back, so here is “Tim McGraw.” Who would have thought that this teenager would take the world by storm the way she did?! World tours, sold out arenas, award after award…what will she do next?

Alan Jackson Here In The Real World

Today Is The Aniversary Of The Release Of Alan Jackson’s First Hit “Here In The Real World.” Twenty-two years ago today, Alan Jackson released his first hit “Here In The Real World!” This is such a great song and a perfect display of Jackson’s talents. He is a major part of the country music world and has a major part of my heart! I grew up listening to his classics “Little Bitty“, “Wanted“, “Midnight In Montgomery“, “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” and many more including this one! I’m sure I speak for everyone when I saw I can’t wait to see what he will have in store for us in the next 22!

Bucky Covington New Single I Wanna Be That Feeling

Bucky Covington Releases His New Single “I Wanna Be That Feeling.” After signing a record deal with Entertainment One Music Group earlier this fall, Bucky Covington is releasing his first single “I Wanna Be That Feeling.” Written by Jimmy Yeary and Ben Hayslip, the single is a tempo love track and is Covington’s first release in two years. The song has been made available for download here and wherever digital music is sold, before it hits radio. Covington recently filmed the music video for the song in Nashville’s abandoned Tennessee State Prison. Be looking for that in the new year. Right now the singer is busy in the studio recording and writing new songs for his sophomore album due out in 2012!

Lauren Alaina On Tour With Jason Aldean

Lauren Alaina Has Been Invited To Join Jason Aldean And Luke Bryan On The 2012 My Kinda Party Arena Tour! Lauren Alaina has been offered a spot on her very first official country tour with fellow Georgia natives Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. Aldean’s 2012 “My Kinda Party” Arena Tour will start January 20 in Greenville, SC and ends March 24 in East Rutherford, NJ. “I am so excited to be a part of the Jason Aldean tour with Luke Bryan! I am a huge fan of both of them. I mean – if I wasn’t part of the line up, I would want to be in the front row! I am honored that my first major country tour will allow me to share the stage with two fellow Georgia artists. That is definitely my kind of party!” -Alaina The 17-year-old will be supporting her debut album Wildflower and current single “Georgia Peaches” which is in the Top 40 on the country singles chart and rising!

Taylor Swift Ours Video

Taylor Swift Has A Surprising Ending In The Music Video For Ours. Taylor Swift’s latest single “Ours” has a surprising new video to go with it. The song speaks of a relationship that is understood by the only two involved in it. The video has the same general quirky theme as most of hers do, until we reach the end. At the end the love of her life is a soldier coming home. There has been some mixed reviews over this part, some say how sweet and others say when did she become active in supporting our military? Was this just a cute story line or did she pull a cheap shot by using the military? We want to know what you think! Comment below and tell us all about it! Whether you agree or disagree with her story line, this song is being performed in front of mirrors by countless numbers of little girls! Watch the video here! Tags: Ours, Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift Videos

Jake Owen Alone With You Video

The Music Video For Jake Owen’s Latest Single “Alone With You.” Jake Owen had a great amount of success with his summer anthem “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and the way his latest single is climbing charts he might just make it two in a row! “Alone With You” is not what you would call a “love” song, more of a “lust” song. This racy video shows us (in detail) what goes on in an “after midnight” or “booty call” type relationship. You can find “Alone With You” on Owen’s album Barefoot Blue Jean Night and you can catch him on tour in 2012 with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney on their Brothers Of The Sun tour. Watch the video here and tell us what you think! Tags: Alone With You, Jake Owen, Jake Owen Videos

Tim McGraw Wins Lawsuit

Tim McGraw Wins In The Legal Battle Against Curb Records! Congratulations to Tim McGraw for winning in the case he has had going against Curb Records! Earlier this year Tim was sued by Curb, the label where it all started for him 21 years ago, for breach of contract. Now he is not completely out of the dirty water yet, there will be another trial in July. But until then Tim can sing where he wants and record what he wants!

Junk Gypsies On HGTV

The Gypsies Are Taking Over One Piece Of Junk At A Time! Amie Sikes and Jolie Sikes-Smith, along with their parents and other family, are THE Junk Gypsies! They have been junkin’ for a while now and don’t see an end in sight! This family business has grown over the years with decorating and designing, they have custom items and plan one hell of a party! They have a group of some high profile clients, including Miranda Lambert and Kellie Pickler, and thousands of free spirits who love a good quote on a t-shirt! I have been a customer for many years now and find them to be my go-to for unique and funky jewelry! This past Sunday evening the gypsies made their debut on HGTV with Junk Gypsies:Special Sneak Peek! In this episode they transformed a drab family room into a vibrant, gypsified family room complete with vintage cowboy comics! The show will actually kick off in the spring with full episodes, but this preview was the perfect tease! For more on the show visit www.hgtv.com and to find out more about the gypsies or buy some of their fabulous items visit www.gypsyville.com!

Jennifer Nettles Gets Married

Sugarland Front Woman Jennifer Nettles Ties The Knot! Jennifer Nettles got hitched this past Saturday to boyfriend of two years, Justin Miller. The ceremony was a small affair with family and friends, including band mate Kristian Bush, in Tennessee. Nettles, or should we say Miller, will be performing tomorrow with Lady Gaga at the Grammy Nomination Concert and will host the CMA Country Christmas special this Thursday on ABC at 9pm (ET). Congratulations to you both!

Sarah Darling O Holy Night Music Video

Sarah Darling Films Her Music Video In The Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Black River Entertainment artist Sarah Darling has a special holiday treat for fans. She has filmed her music video for “O Holy Night” in the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, being the first artist to ever do so! “It is our privilege to make Schermerhorn Symphony Center available for this wonderful project. Our beautiful building hosts all kinds of music throughout the year, and the classically inspired architecture and intimate setting of the Lara Turner Concert Hall provides the perfect backdrop for a truly Music City holiday greeting!” -Alan Valentine, Nashville Symphony President and CEO Along with her new holiday single, Darling will join Mayor Karl Dean and Parade Grand Marshal and legendary country star, Vince Gill on December 2 as part of Nashville’s tree lighting ceremony. Kicking off the 59th Annual Piedmont Natural Gas Christmas Parade, she will sing “O Holy Night” at the lighting of the 40ft Norway spruce. It will take place at Nashville’s Public Square, beginning at 6:30. The parade will follow at 7 and is free to the public. Her recording of “O Holy Night” is available to purchase where digital music is sold.