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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.

Montgomery Gentry Rebels On The Run Review

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Montgomery Gentry Did Good Things On Their New Album! Montgomery Gentry are Average Joe’s entertainment recording artists and have been one of country music’s top duos since 1999. Although they have a new label, Troy and Eddie are the same non-apologetic, down to earth performers they always have been! Their new album, Rebels On The Run, is out today and we at the CMNB office were lucky enough to have an advanced copy! This new piece of work from these boys is definitely worth the drive to Wal-Mart! It includes 11 tracks of honest country music. A number of the songs (“Damn Right I Am“, “Where I Come From“, “I Like Those People“), give tribute to the duos hometowns, which is a routine we are use to with them. Others are fun tunes (“Ain’t No Law Against That“, “Work Hard, Play Harder“) about exactly that, having fun! “Damn Baby” is a love song about that feeling when you’re so happy that you can’t even get the words out of how you feel, all you can come up with is damn baby. Again, staying true to country music honesty, “Empty” is about the loneliness a man feels after a relationship ends. I really enjoyed this one with its steel guitar and great melody! Possibly one of my favorites off of the entire album was “So Called Life!” It has a fast pace and an awesome chorus! Like I said, the album is available today, so do what you gotta do to hear Montgomery Gentry for the first time with their new label! Track Listing 1. Damn Right I Am 2. Ain’t No Law Against That 3. Damn Baby 4. Empty 5. Where I Come From 6. I Like Those People (feat. Charlie Daniels & Randy Owen) 7. Rebels On The Run 8. Simple Things 9. Missing You 10. So Called Life 11. Work Hard, Play Hard

Dierks Bentley Home Music Video

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The Americana Themed Music Video For Dierks Bentley’s Home Is Here! Dierks Bentley has released the music video for his latest single, “Home.” This is the second release from his highly anticipated album that will be released in 2012! The follow up to “Am I The Only One” is a more touching tune about his passion for all things home. Bentley has been known for his fast pace, good-timing hits (“What Was I Thinking“, “Sideways“, “Free And Easy“), but also has a very sensitive, calmer side that we all love (“Last Name“, “I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes“, “Every Mile A Memory“). I know I am extremely excited to see what the rest of this upcoming album has to offer! Get Your First Look At “Home” Here Now!!!

Lee Brice NRA’s Artist Of The Month

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“This Is NRA Country” Announces Lee Brice As Their Artist Of The Month. NRA Country has announced Lee Brice as their October artist of the month! The singer/songwriter’s latest single “A Woman Like You” has a new behind the scenes, tour bus version that can be found only at www.NRACountry.com. This exclusive video shows just exactly how talented the man is, not many people could sound so good sitting in the back of bus! In addition to the song, NRA will be hosting a contest for Brice fans! It will include meeting him at one of his concerts backstage, along with a bundle of Brice merchandise! “I am thrilled to be part of the NRA Country family. NRA Country is about freedom. It is about the outdoor lifestyle and it’s about building on the solid foundation that I was raised on. Nothing makes me feel better than going for a nice long drive down an old dirt road. I love America with all my heart and soul and I am NRA Country.” -Brice NRA Country celebrates country music’s love of family, support of our U.S. military and appreciation for the great outdoors! Remember last month we told you Justin Moore kicked off this NRA celebration by being the September artist of the month and we can’t wait to see who will be featured in November!

Rascal Flatts Announce 2012 Tour

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Rascal Flatts Announce “Thaw Out 2012”! Rascal Flatts have announced their winter tour, “Thaw Out 2012“! Special guests Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes will be joining them on their 14 stop journey! It will kick off January 12 in Charleston, WV at the Civic Center Coliseum and end February 18 in E. Rutherford NJ at the Izod Center. Flatts wrapped up their summer tour, “Flatts Fest“, last month and critics agree that it was a hit! Here’s hoping for another spectacular show from all these performers, as they will attempt to warm you up with their talented voices during the coldest time of the year! Be on the look out to be the first to purchase your tickets!!!

Thompson Square To Host Josie’s Birthday Bash

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Thompson Square Do Their Part In Helping With The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Third Annual Josie’s Birthday Bash benefit concert will take place at the legendary Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville on Wednesday, November 16. Thompson Square and friends will perform to raise funds and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The concert will take place from 7:30-10:00pm. “Shawna and I know firsthand how much Josie’s family has to go through in coping with this debilitating disease. We just want to do as much as we can to help little Josie and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We’re really blessed to be in a position where we can try to make a difference.” – Keifer Thompson Along with the concert, there will be a silent auction with a collection of notable memorabilia on hand to bid for, and doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets will go on sale October 15 at www.wildhorsesaloon.com . General admission will begin at $17.50, reserved seating $45, and VIP $100. There will be more performers announced within the next few weeks, so keep a look out!

Sarah Darling Teams Up With Crock-Pot

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Sarah Darling Is The Face Of 1 Million Crock-Pot Packages. Black River Entertainment recording artist Sarah Darling has partnered up with Crock-Pot, the original and leading slow cooker brand, to shine a bright spotlight on modern day uses for its slow cookers. Starting in October, Sarah will be featured on 1 million of the Crock-Pot packages. Not only that, a select number of the products will include a FREE music download of Darling’s first #1 video, “Something To Do With Your Hands.” “From beverages and breakfasts to candies and cakes, my Crock-Pot slow cooker works magic every time, no matter how creative I choose to be. I am absolutely obsessed. I can’t wait to share all of my secrets with other slow cooking fans. I can almost hear them saying: She made THAT in a Crock-Pot slow cooker!? I really look forward to their confessions too; I just might learn a thing or two!” -Darling October also starts CrockStar Confessions, a social media driven campaign featuring Crock-Pot slow cookers. Darling is the first CrockStar and she will tell readers about her creations she has come up with at home and on the road! Watching will give fans the chance to win a $2,500 Grand Prize by tuning into the confessions at facebook.com/CrockPot and answering trivia questions about the confessions!

Dolly Parton Why’d You Come In Here Looking Like That

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Dolly Parton’s Why’d You Come In Here Looking Like That Music Video! If I had to guess, I would say it is a small number of people in the world who dislike Dolly Parton! She is very easily one of the most influential women of country music and her story has touched millions of people all over the world. The veteran of this (more like a family) business never hits the pause button and is always got some project in the works. Although this may be true, you can’t disregard her past singles that have this spunk that makes Dolly so unforgettable. “Here You Come Again“, “9 to 5“, “Islands In The Stream“, “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene” are just a few of those classics! “Why’d You Come In Here Looking Like That” is just one of my absolute favorite Dolly songs. Let’s take a stroll back in time to enjoy the good natured and sweet Dolly Parton give us a comical 4 minute-ish show! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD8bW1rWqOA&feature=artistob&playnext=1&list=TLsyFEcyJQFlA]

CMT Artists Of The Year

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CMT Reveals Their Artists Of The Year. CMT will honor Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Brad Paisley as the top artists of the year. CMT Artists Of The Year will premier December 13 at 9:00pm ET/PT and will last 90 minutes. The honorees were chosen by ranking them based on the following criteria: sales (physical albums, digital albums and single downloads); country radio airplay based on spins; concert grosses as a headliner or co-headliner; and activity on cmt.com (video streams, searches, and artist page views). The rankings were then compiled to identify the leading performers across the four categories cumulatively. Congratulations to the 5 acts that will be celebrated in early December! Here is a video of Darius Rucker and Adele singing “Need You Now“, Lady Antebellum’s #1 hit at 2010’s CMT Artists Of The Year ceremony. Antebellum were 2010 winners as well as Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and the Zac Brown Band. Tags: Need You Now (with Adele) – Artists of the Year, Darius Rucker, Darius Rucker Videos

ZZ Top A Tribute From Friends

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ZZ Top A Tribute From Friends Is Available Now! ZZ Top – A Tribute From Friends is now available for purchase! This collection of 10 ZZ Top originals features some of the best artist today including Jamey Johnson, Grace Potter, Steven Tyler and Daughtry. Johnson’s cover of “La Grange” is fantastic, but who would expect anything less from the talented singer/songwriter?! I also really enjoyed the remakes of “Sharp Dressed Man“, “Just Got Paid“, “Gimme All Your Lovin’” and “Tush“! Track Listing 1. “Tush” – Grace Potter & The Nocturnals 2. “Gimme All Your Lovin’” – Filter 3. “Rough Boy” – Wyclef Jean 4. “Waitin’ for the Bus/ Jesus Just Left Chicago” – Daughtry 5. “La Grange” – Jamey Johnson 6. “Sharp Dressed Man” – The M.O.B. (feat. Steven Tyler, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Jonny Lang & Brett Tuggle) 7. “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers” – Coheed and Cambria 8. “Cheap Sunglasses” – Wolfmother 9. “Got Me Under Pressure” – Duff McKagan’s Loaded 10. “Just Got Paid” – Mastodon 11. “Legs” – Nickelback

Dollywood Theme Park

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Looking For A Fun, Family Adventure? How About Dollywood? Not only is Dolly Parton a talented and accomplished singer, author and actress, she has Dollywood! Located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, this great attraction has fun for all ages! It was open in 1986 and has been hosting millions of families ever since. This top of the notch destination offers everything including entertainment, rides and festivals! Festival of Nations, KidsFest, Barbeque & Bluegrass, Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration and Smoky Mountain Christmas are five of the biggest gatherings in the south! Whether you want to do some fine dining or shopping, it is all available here at this 130 acre piece of fabulous! Just head on over to www.dollywood.com to book your visit! You never know…you might run into Dolly herself!