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Miss Molly comes to us by way of Memphis, TN, but was born deep in the heart of Texas. Always the organized and efficient one, she's a taskmaster and film extraordinaire who still finds time to write on the side.

George Strait Announces FINAL Tour

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George Stait Announces Announces Final Tour…But NOT Retiring! Wearing a black cowboy hat, jeans and a button up shirt, one of Country Music’s biggest icons, the man who can claim fifty-nine number one singles, the King, George Strait, stepped behind a podium at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN this morning to announce that after 2014, he will no longer be touring. Strait and his team were very clear however, that George is NOT retiring. He will continue to write and cut records. So, now that we know that, we can all sigh a sigh of relief. Let’s look at what details we gathered during the press conference! George Strait Final Tour Details. In 2013, George Strait will be kicking off 40 tour dates that will run through 2014. We know that the 20 dates for 2013 will include Martina McBride. Strait also specifically indicated that Randy Rogers and Miranda Lambert will be performing at the upcoming Houston, TX date. He then stated, “There’s just no tellin who might show. Hopefully we’ll have some surprises for people.” George Strait, New Music In The Works! There was more exciting news for country music fans, though! George let us know that he is already planning on getting back into the studio. He will be making time to work on a new record, come October. He said that this was the longest break he’d taken between records since 1981, and he was ready to get back to work on some new music!! Its good to know that Strait is still going to be giving fans new music in the years to come. Despite this very good news though, some fans are no doubt still heart broken at the prospect that George will only be playing fourty more live tour dates. He did suggest that if a special event came up, he and the band would consider getting back together on an off and on basis. As far as the structured, set dates of a full tour, though, after 2014, that will be no more. There was one tiny ray of possible hope as the king did admit that this decision isn’t entirely written in stone, “I believe I made the right the decision. Only time will tell… After two years…maybe I’ll reconsider.” When asked what he would do with his free time, he told those listening in, that he didn’t really know what he was going to do, though he did give us a little bit of an idea… a little golf, some fishing and spending time with family, especially his grandson. Sounds like a good plan to us! Well, that was a whirlwind of information, and I’ll leave you with this…when asked why he thinks he’s so successful, George gave the best possible answer. He said he doesn’t really know, but he thinks it has something to do with having such great fans. “I don’t really know exactly how to answer it. I think the most important thing is Continue reading George Strait Announces FINAL Tour→

Pre-Order Taylor Swifts Red NOW

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Don’t Delay, Taylor Swift’s New Album RED Available for Pre-Order! Taylor Swift is releasing a deluxe version of her upcoming album, RED, and it will be available exclusively via Target! The deluxe edition will feature 3 exclusive tracks and 3 alternate takes, giving country music and Taylor fans plenty of bang for their buck! You can pre-order this edition through Target now by going to the official page. Happy ordering! Not in the country music loop? Get the scoop on Taylor Swift and her new album now!

Oak Ridge Boys Christmas CD and Tour

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The Oak Ridge Boys Debut New Christmas CD and Launch Tour! The Oak Ridge Boys are getting into the full swing of the holiday spirit this season by not only releasing a new Christmas album, but also launching new tour dates! The album, titled Christmas Time’s A-Coming, will release tomorrow, September 25th! An exclusive version of the album featuring two bonus tracks is already available, and can be purchased only at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. This release marks the groups sixth holiday release, but that doesn’t make it any less special to them. “The Oak Ridge Boys love Christmas music. For us, Christmas is about family, home, singing, happiness, love, kids and gifts. But, the main thing Christmas is about is the birth of Jesus Christ; when time quit numbering backwards and started counting forward. No other man has ever walked this Earth who reversed time. So, although we love singing the fun songs, the spiritual songs about “the birth” are very real for The Oak Ridge Boys,” Duane Allen, Oak Ridge Boys, lead singer. The Oak Ridge Boys will continue to cultivate their holiday spirit when they hit road in November and kick off their Christmas tour that’s 20 years in the running! Stay tuned for more details and find the album track listing below. Christmas Time’s A-Coming, Complete Track Listing 1. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 2. Peterbilt Sleigh 3. Here Comes Santa Claus 4. Christmas Time’s A-Coming 5. White Christmas 6. All I Want For Christmas Is You 7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 8. Getting Ready For A Baby 9. Joy To The World 10. Mary, Did You Know? 11. Mary Had A Little Lamb 12. Glorious Impossible

Joe Nichols In Australia

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Joe Nichols Heads to Australia for the Fourth Time! Joe Nichols is heading down under to visit all the country music fans in Australia! His trek to Aussie-land kicks off on September 26th when he’ll be performing at Sydney’s Evan Theatre. Fans can also catch him on the 28th at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Convention Centre. “It’s always a pleasure to perform for people who love country music, and Australians definitely fall into that category. Each time I go back, I learn something new about the country, and I get to see some of the most beautiful places on the planet. Australia is breathtakingly beautiful, and I can’t wait to visit again.” -Joe Nichols Post Australia, Nichols will be back on tour in the US!

Kacey Musgraves Debut Single Hits Radio

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Kacey Musgraves Debut Song “Merry Go ‘Round” Hits Country Music Radio! Kacey Musgraves catchy and endearing debut single, “Merry Go ‘Round”, hit country music radio last week and earned itself a total 47 adds in its first week and is sitting inside the Top 40! This is a really good sign for a first single release, and we are at Country Music News Blog are big supporters of Musgraves…so, get it girl!! So far, Kacey has quite a few credits under belt from co-writing for Miranda Lambert on her “Mama’s Broken Heart” to opening for the likes of Lady Antebellum and Willie Nelson! We think this young woman is clearly going places, and you need to check her out ASAP! You can watch the video for her single below, and you can purchase it on iTunes now. Watch “Merry Go ‘Round” Now! “Merry Go “Round” is the first single from Musgraves’ album which is scheduled to release in 2013. You can catch her on tour this Fall!

Jerrod Niemann Gives Away Free Music

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Jerrod Niemann Offers Fans Chance To Win Awesome Prizes, Including Free Music! Jerrod Niemann‘s upcoming album, Free The Music is set to release in just a few weeks, and in the run-up to its debut, Niemann is promoting by giving fans some easy chances to win some great prizes. Starting TODAY, country music/Jerrod fans, just need to head on over to his official page, and sign up to win (easy peasy!). In signing up you are automatically entered to win the yet-to-be-announced grand prize (details coming October 2nd) as well as having a chance to win daily prizes like various gift cards, a black light and special black light poster, a vinyl copy of Free The Music, a record player, a Sonos Play 3, and more. Niemann kicked off the month by giving fans the chance to download a free copy of the album’s lead single, “Shinin’ On Me” (currently on the Top 20 chart!)! Cool, right? Free The Music will release on October 2nd, but you can pre-order NOW. If you go ahead and order in advance, you will instantly have early access to the title track!

Toby Keith Hope On The Rocks Details

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Toby Keith New Album Hope On The Rocks Album Cover, Release Date, Track Listing and more! Yesterday via social media, Toby Keith let the country music cat out of the bag by letting fans in on the details regarding his upcoming album, Hope On The Rocks!! You can check out the complete track listing and album cover below. The new record is available in stores and via digital retailers October 30th! Find it on iTunes OR Amazon now! Toby Keith, Hope On The Rocks Album Cover. Hope On The Rocks (Deluxe Edition), Complete Track Listing. 1. Hope On The Rocks 2. The Size I Wear 3. Scat Cat 4. I Like Girls That Drink Beer 5. Get Got 6. Haven’t Had A Drink All Day 7. Haven’t Seen The Last of You 8. Cold Beer Country 9. Missed You Just Right 10. You Ain’t Alone Bonus Tracks: 11. Red Solo Cup – Johnny Mac Remix 12. Beers Ago – Jason Nevins Remix 13. Whiskey Girl (Live) 14. Get Out Of My Car (Live)

Easton Corbin Thanks Fans

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Easton Corbin Has A New Album, Debuts Fan Club and Thanks His Fans! Easton Corbin released his sophmore album All Over The Road today, and you can get it NOW via iTunes! We here at Country Music News Blog are loving the new record! To see exactly why, read HaleighT’s complete review. To promote the release, Easton appeared on Good Morning America this morning. If you missed him though, you can catch him on GAC Headline Country on Thursday, September 20th, and CMT Insider on Saturday, September 22nd. All Over The Road isn’t all that’s new! Corbin has announced the debut of his fan club which will give members an inside scoop on exclusive behind the scenes photos & videos, presale ticketing, meet & greets, merchandise promotions and a lot more. You just need to head over to his official page to get complete details. In the meantime, check out his “thank you” below! Watch Easton Corbin’s Special Thank You Message Now!

Lauren Alaina Interview

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Lauren Alaina Interview: Country Music Singin’ Newbie Answers 10 Questions for CMNB! Since Lauren Alaina won over the hearts of America and the country music fan base on American Idol, she has been a busy, busy young woman releasing music, touring, performing and making appearances everywhere from the Grand Ole Opry to country music awards shows! Despite being so busy, Lauren took the time to answer ten questions just for CMNB! You can check out the interview below, and also look through our photos from her recent performance at The AMP in Fayetteville, AR! 10 Questions for Lauren Alaina: 1. You’ve had a heck of a year (and more)! What was your favorite moment? There are seriously so many pinch me moments! If I relate this question to touring, I would say when I was on tour with Jason Aldean I got to sing “Dont You Wanna Stay” with him during his set. It was incredible! 2. Your debut album is amazing! What was your favorite part of the recording process? I love the whole vibe of being in the studio. I get to be free and just simply be me. I like to try new things and push myself. It’s always fun to hear back the finished product after you work so hard. 3. Which of your songs do you enjoy performing live the most? My favorite song to do live is probably “Tupelo“. The live version is a lot different than the record. That is probably what is so fun about doing songs live. We worked up some changes and it’s sooo much fun. 4. Since your time of American Idol, a lot has changed. What in your life has stayed the same? My family and friends are still as close to me as they were before, and that’s super important to me. 5. So, you’re obviously a very busy young woman…when you’re not hard at work, what do you like to do for fun? I like to be at home and just enjoy time with friends and family. 6. What are your plans for the future? I strive everyday to be the best person I can be. I take my life day by day. I don’t know exactly what the future holds but I’m completely prepared for it. I am a senior in high school so I am definitely thinking about my academic future. I just have to determine what path will work best for me. 7. Will we be seeing new music from Lauren Alaina in 2013? Definitely. I’m always preparing new music. I can’t wait to share it! 8. Who are your influences/inspirations? My momma. She is the most important person in my life (: 9. From what you’ve seen and experienced so far, what advice would you give to other young women who are aspiring singers/performers? Believe in yourself and keep doing what you love. Trust in your family and God, the rest will fall into place. 10. Lastly, for fun, what are your Continue reading Lauren Alaina Interview→

CMA Fest Countrys Night to Rock Airs TONIGHT

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Tune In To ABC Tonight for CMA Fest: Country’s Night to Rock! Its that time of year again! The summer is over, and with it the country music festival scene is winding down for the season. BUT, that doesn’t mean we can’t take an evening to look back at the awesome times we had during those warm summer nights! Tonight, the Country Music Association will air its annual recap of the 2012 CMA Fest (previously Fan Fair) in their network broadcast, CMA Fest: Country’s Night to Rock. You can relive the performances you loved, or if you missed the Nashville based festival, experience them for the first time! The show is hosted by Kimberly Perry and Luke Bryan and will feature other country music stars like Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, and many, many more of your favorites! So, be sure to tune into ABC tonight at 8/7c, and enjoy some awesome country music performances! Between now and tonight, check out this 2012 CMA Fest Highlights Reel!