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Taylor Swift’s State of Grace Available on iTunes

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Taylor Swift Released Her Newest Single “State of Grace” off Her New Album Red. Taylor Swift released her newest single, “State of Grace,” from her upcoming album RED. Premiering just a week before the new release (on October 22), Swift fans get a taste of her new style. “State of Grace” is pretty catchy and has a fun beat. However, I’m starting to get a little worried that Taylor has traded in her country roots for a pop career. Now don’t get me wrong, I like when an artist tries out a new style, but I know some of us country music fans want a reminder of that “Tim McGraw” and “Teardrops on My Guitar” style we love. Check out Taylor’s new song on iTunes and stay with us as we get ready for the release of Red! Red, Complete Track Listing 1. State Of Grace 2. Red 3. Treacherous 4. I Knew You Were Trouble 5. All Too Well 6. 22 7. I Almost Do 8. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together 9. Stay Stay Stay 10. The Last Time 11. Holy Ground 12. Sad Beautiful Tragic 13. The Lucky One 14. Everything Has Changed (Duet with Ed Sheeran) 15. Starlight 16. Begin Again

Sneak Peek of Thompson Square’s New Single

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Thompson Square Announces Sneak Peak of New Single “If I Didn’t Have You.” We’re excited to hear Thompson Square is working on a sophomore album (release date TBA), and now AMC Duo of the Year and CMA-nominated Keifer and Shawna Thompson are offering us an exclusive sneak peak of their first single, “If I Didn’t Have You.” You can’t download the song until October 30th, but until then you can check out Thompson Square’s website for the sneak-peak. “‘If I Didn’t Have You’ is a story about two people who rely on each other to get through the tough thing we call life. We all have someone who we can go to for encouragement and this is our story.” –Keifer Thompson In case that’s not enough Thompson Square news, the duo are also performing a StageIt show in Nashville on October 30th. You can still get your tickets to the online show to see Shawna and Keifer play acoustic versions of their songs (including fan favorite “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not”), introduce their new single, and chat with fans. The duo also announced that they are joining Luke Bryan for his upcoming tour, The Dirt Road Diaries. Stay tuned for more information on Thompson Square andLuke’s tour.

Billy Ray Cyrus Announces Album Pre-Release

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Billy Ray pre-releases his 13th studio album, Change My Mind, for two weeks! For the next two weeks, country music fans get a sneak-peak preview of Billy Ray Cyrus’s new album, Change My Mind. The album is not officially released until October 23, but AOL Music is allowing us full song streams to get us ready for the release of Billy Ray’s 13th album. Cyrus is going back to his “Achy Breaky Heart” roots with the title track on his album. Make sure you check out the pre-release to hear “Change My Mind,” which premiered on Great American Country’s Top 20 Country Countdown, and to hear his nine other new songs. All songs on the album were written or co-written by Cyrus and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Brandon Friesen. Head on over to AOL to get your exclusive pre-release of Change My Mind or your can pre-order the entire album to be released on October 23rd!

Luke Bryan Partners with Cabela’s

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Luke Bryan and Cabela’s Begin Multi-Year Partnership and Collaborations. Country music and the outdoors always seem to go together, and now Luke Bryan and Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter for all our outdoor needs, are teaming up to bring us even more reasons to love both. They are co-branding a marketing campaign which includes products in Cabela’s stores and catalog, as well as behind-the-scenes outdoor adventures of Luke’s life off the stage. “My love for the outdoors is something that has been a part of me ever since I can remember. It seems there was never a time when we weren’t hunting, fishing, farming or playing outside since I was very young. Teaming with Cabela’s is such a natural fit for me.” –Luke Bryan Bryan’s not the only one excited about the partnership. Scott Williams, EVP and Chief/Marketing/E-Commerce Officer for Cabela’s, shares his opinions on their recent announcement: “Luke is the perfect partner for Cabela’s as he combines a lifelong love of the outdoors along with strong country roots.  This passion comes through in everything that Luke does- from his hunting and fishing, to his music. We’re really excited to welcome Luke to the Cabela’s family.” In January, Bryan launches his first headlining tour, “The Dirt Road Diaries Tour,” sponsored by Cabela’s. We’ll keep you updated with all the information on his tour, so keep checking back with us. In the meantime, crank up your Luke Bryan songs, head outside for a while in your Cabela’s gear, and make sure you buy your tickets before they sell out!

The Cowboy Rides Away to Sold-Out Shows!

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Six Cities in George Strait’s Final Tour Sold-Out within Minutes! Tickets for George Strait’s final tour, The Cowboy Rides Away, went on sale Friday, and six of his shows have already sold out! Country music fans snatched up tickets to his first show in Lubbock, Texas (on Jan. 18th), in less than 15 minutes. Lubbock may have sold out first, but five of his other shows (in Oklahoma City, Okla., St. Paul, Minn., Albuquerque, N.M., Las Vegas, Nev., and Las Cruces, N.M) were just minutes behind! “I never expected the fans would react like this. It’s just incredible. I really do have the best fans in the world, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all on the road very soon.” –George Strait Martina McBride joins Strait throughout the tour, and he’s announced that Randy Rogers and Miranda Lambert will take the stage during at least one of his shows. It’s no wonder those tickets are selling out so quickly! Make sure you grab yours today before all the shows sell out! You can find complete ticket info, available dates and make your purchases by visiting CountryMusicOnTour! You will also find complete details below!

Miranda Lambert Tour Sells 1 Million Tickets

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Miranda Lambert Wraps Tour after Performing for More Than One Million Fans! One MILLION fans showed their love for Miranda Lambert during her “On Fire” Tour! A major highlight from the tour included Patty Loveless, who lends her voice to “Dear Diamond” on Miranda’s newest album Four the Record, joined Lambert on stage to sing the duet on one of Miranda’s last tour nights. You can be sure there were lots of other special moments including appearances by The Pistol Annies and more! Even though Miranda wrapped her tour, you can still check out her website for the latest news. WATCH Miranda and Patty’s Duet from the Concert. Be sure to check out MissMolly’s  review of Miranda’s tour stop at the Arkansas Music Pavilion!

Taylor Swift Partners with Keds Shoes

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Keds Releases Taylor Swift Inspired RED Shoes. We’re already excited about Taylor Swift‘s new album Red being released on October 22nd, and that day also brings us new Red-inspired Keds shoes! Fans of “You Belong with Me” know that while the other girl wears high heels, Taylor proudly wears her sneakers! Well, these limited edition sneakers, called “Champions” officially mark Swift’s new sponsorship with Keds! “I’m so excited to be partnering with Keds. I’ve been a fan for years because they have two of my favorite elements of great style – they’re classic and effortless.” -Taylor Swift Better snatch ’em up while you can because these shoes are only available from TaylorSwift, Keds, and a few others!

Randy Travis and Avett Brothers on Crossroads

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Randy Travis and The Avett Brothers Meet Up for CMT Crossroads. Country music staple Randy Travis joins forces with the folksy Avett Brothers on CMT Crossroads. Tune in on Friday, November 23rd (11pm et/pt) to watch the guys meet and “swap” songs! Crossroads pairs two artists we love and provides the chance for them to try on the other group’s songs for size. This episode will actually be the first time Travis has met the Avett Brothers. We’re excited to hear some of our favorite country songs restyled by the Avett Brothers, and Travis will take his turn with some of their folk/pop jams. This is for real, y’all! For more information, visit CMT. WATCH Randy Travis’s “Everything and All” Official Music Video. WATCH The Avett Brothers’ “Live and Die” Official Music Video.

Kristen Kelly Working on EP

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Kristen Kelly Working on EP, to be Released Soon. Kristen Kelly‘s new self-titled EP will be released on October 30th via Arista Nashville. Her hit single “Ex-Old Man” left us ready for more great music. “I am so excited to share more of my new music with my fans. This music is a culmination of years of blood, sweat and tears. Every song is a chapter in the story of my life.” -Kristen Kelly All of the new songs are co-written by Kelly, including one with Paul Overstreet which hit No. 30 on Billboard. As we wait for the EP release, we’ll be re-watching her video for “Ex-Old Man“! WATCH Kristen Kelly’s “Ex-Old Man” Official Music Video. Kristen Kelly, “Miss Me” Accoustic. Kristen Kelly, EP Track Listing. 1. Ex-Old Man – Kristen Kelly/Paul Overstreet 2. He Loves To Make Me Cry – Kristen Kelly/Paul Overstreet/Even Stevens 3. Drink Myself Out Of Love With You – Kristen Kelly/Paul Overstreet 4. Miss Me – Kristen Kelly/Monty Criswell/Shane Minor