Alison Krauss and Union Station Release New Music Video for “Paper Airplane”. Alison Krauss and Union Station release the music video for the first single and title-track of their first studio release since 2004, “Paper Airplane“. This is an absolutely gorgeous song with a well crafted video to match! You can check out the video now by clicking here.
Justin Moore’s New Music Video for “If Heaven Weren’t So Far Away”. Rising star Justin Moore, known for his smash hit “Small Town USA“, has completed the music video for the lead single from his sophmore album, “If Heaven Weren’t So Far Away“. The single, released this past February, was well received and immediately popular with fans. It is a soulful song and easy for listeners to relate to, touching on the difficulties of losing loved ones and carrying on their memory. Justin credits his late grandfather, who passed away in 2009, as part of the inspiration for the song. “Everybody, unfortunately, can relate to the lyrics in this song. It’s a part of life. You have to go through losing loved ones…The great thing about this song is that it will make you laugh and cry, and evoke every other emotion you can think of. To me, that’s what Country music is all about. That’s why I make it, love it, and live it.”-Justin Moore Click here to watch the new video now.
Jason Aldean Chooses “Dirt Road Anthem” For 3rd Single Release! The popular Jason Aldean, currently up for ACM “Entertainer of the Year” and “Male Vocalist of the Year” has decided to release the already fan favorite “Dirt Road Anthem” as the 3rd single on his wildly successful platinum selling album, My Kinda Party. With rifts of rapidly and rhythmically delivered lyrics this particular song is a little different than the average country song incorporating a style usually associated with rap music. But the important thing is it works for Jason and especially it works for fans. “I know we’re pushing some boundaries with a song like this, but I also think people expect that from me now. I’m really taking the fans’ lead on this one, but I think it’s going to be a killer single for us on the road this summer.” -Jason Aldean Jason will be performing the network television debut of “Dirt Road Anthem” live at the 46th Annual ACM Awards, Sunday April 3rd! So, if you haven’t already planned to tune into ACMs this Sunday, now you’ve got one more really good reason! To stream “Dirt Road Anthem” now and find out more about Jason Aldean click here.
Kenny Chesney Releases Summer In 3D to DVD and Blueray. Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3D is now available on DVD and Blueray. The 3D concert experience ran in theaters last year, and covers live concert footage from more than six different cities including Indianapolis, Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Songs featured on the set list for this concert series, and on the DVD, include a wide range from newer favorites like “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven” to Chesney classics like “Keg In The Closet“. The DVD version offers up 100 minutes of content sure to entertain any fan featuring not only the theatrical version of the film but also bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage and photos. Click here to check it out!
Lee Brice Featured on Special ACM Edition of The Price Is Right. Lee Brice, who is currently competing in the “Song of the Year” and “Single of the Year” categories for his record-breaking single, “Love Like Crazy“, popped by The Price Is Right to participate in a special edition shoot dedicated to the upcoming 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Brice had the opportunity to perform a song as well as present great prizes featuring all things country music. One of the prizes includes an acoustic guitar along with lessons. There is also a showcase featuring a stereo system, a new Dodge Ram truck, and a trip to Baton Rouge to attend Bayou Country Superfest, a two day country music festival featuring Lee Brice. As if that isn’t awesome enough winners of the showcase also get two tickets to attend, live in Las Vegas, the 46th Annual ACM Awards. Brice had a blast hanging out on the shoot and helping promote the 2011 ACM Awards. Check out the video below to catch a sneak peak of the episode and some behind the scene footage of Lee on set! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOxqvETqvfs&feature=relmfu] The episode airs Thursday, March 31st at 11:00am ET/ 10:00am PT on CBS Television Network, so be sure to tune in to catch the fun! You can see more of Lee this Sunday night on CBS at the 46th Annual ACM Awards!
Jessica Harp Releases New Album This Week Jessic Harp, formerly one half of the duo The Wreckers with Michelle Branch, releases her most recent solo album, A Woman Needs. The album is three years in the making, and marks an exciting milestone in Harp’s career. “It’s a bittersweet moment, knowing that I am moving forward with new career plans. But I also feel very happy that you all-can now have the record that I have been and will always be proud of.” -Jessica Harp It features eleven tracks, including the previously released popular single, “Boy Like Me“. Released March 16th, 2011, A Woman Needs is currently available on iTunes. Text COUNTRY to 22828 to be eligible for exclusive text subscriber giveaways from CountryMusicNewsBlog.com!
Trace Adkins Discusses Role in Lincoln Lawyer Movie The accomplished country music starTrace Adkins gave the low-down to Fox’s Country 411 on what he thinks about his role in Lincoln Lawyer. Adkins is featured in the film, which was released in movie theaters Friday, March 18th, as the leader of biker gang. Ready to try his talents in another area, he welcomed the experience and challenge of acting in a major motion picture. “It takes me out of my comfort zone…It puts me in an environment where, really, I am a novice…That challenge, that rush that I get from being put in those situations, it’s just, it’s a thrill.” -Trace Adkins Lincoln Lawyer is in theaters now, so be sure to check it out! Text COUNTRY to 22828 to be eligible for exclusive text subscriber giveaways from CountryMusicNewsBlog.com!
Rascal Flatts Announce Brand New Summer Tour for 2011 Rascal Flatts have anounced their new summer tour for 2011, “Flatts Fest” which will kick off June 18th in Bristow, Virginia. So far, the show is set to run through September with a total of twenty-four dates and venues. The tour will include new production designs as well as a new set list. Also, to magnify the fun-filled atmosphere of the live concert experience, there will be pre-show festival and tailgating activities spread throughout the plaza and parking areas for all fans to participate in and make a whole day of it, including a mobile karaoke vehicle, carnival games, photo booths, putt putt golf, food vendors, and plenty of exciting contests. Touring with Rascal Flatts on “Flatts Fest” will be Sara Evans, Easton Corbin and Justin Moore. Text COUNTRY to 22828 to be eligible for exclusive text subscriber giveaways from CountryMusicNewsBlog.com!
Dwight Yoakam Sings In New Duet with Michelle Branch Iconic country singer Dwight Yoakam, known over the past couple of decades not only for his considerable musical talent but also his acting capabilities, is featured on Michelle Branch‘s track “Long Goodbye“. “One of my favorite artists is Dwight Yoakam. When I was in the studio in Nashville, we met and I told him it would be a dream come true if he sang on my record. Next thing you know, he was in the studio singing “Long Goodbye” with me. I couldn’t imagine this song without his voice on it.” -Michelle Branch Branch transitioned from Pop music, known for her massively popular album, Hotel Paper, onto the Country Music scene through her collaboration with Jessica Harp in their duo group The Wreckers and hit album Stand Still, Look Pretty. A Sedona, Arizona native, this move to country music helped Branch get back to her roots. Branch released an EP album Everything Comes and Goes in 2010 featuring several quality songs, one of which she had hoped would be “Long Goodbye” but this did not pan out. You can dowload the Dwight Yoakam and Michelle Branch duet for free by clicking here. Text COUNTRY to 22828 to be eligible for exclusive text subscriber giveaways from CountryMusicNewsBlog.com!
Kip Moore Releases New Song to Country Radio Georgia native, Kip Moore‘s debut single “Mary Was The Marrying Kind” has debuted, and is being greeted with substantial response, especially considering Moore is a new artist on the country music scene. “This early reception is a complete shock, to be honest. There is nothing more flattering than when someone appreciates something you wrote and put your heart and soul into. There’s not a greater compliment in the world than having people at radio who listen to music every day pay attention to your lyrics and enjoy what you do.” -Kip Moore “Mary Was The Marrying Kind” is featured on Moore’s just completed, upcoming album on which he either wrote or co-wrote each and every song. He recently performed the song at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville during Universal Music Group Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar show, and received rave reviews from the crowd as well as critics. To find out more about this new and exciting artist, check out this video: Kip Moore-Introducing Kip Moore. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvX5ycnGo9s] Text COUNTRY to 22828 to be eligible for exclusive text subscriber giveaways from CountryMusicNewsBlog.com!
