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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.

WIN A Signed Copy Of JT Hodges Album

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JT Hodges Debuts His First Album Tomorrow and You Can WIN a Signed Copy! JT Hodges‘ debut self-titled album released TODAY (Tuesday, August 21st) and YOU could win a free signed copy! I’ve already had the opportunity to take a good long listen to Hodges new record, and you can check out my complete review now. If you’re not in the mood for reading though, I’ll go ahead and tell you that I think you’ll love this album. Its original, honest, and relatable. So, without further ado…get details on how you can win a singed copy all of your own below! JT Hodges Giveaway Details Comment below sharing why you’re a JT Hodges fan! Share this post via Facebook/or Twitter with your friends! Important Guidelines Winners will be randomly selected and notified individually. Prizes were provided by Show Dog Universal Music. Entries must be received by Tuesday, August 28th. Winners will not be eligible for another prize drawing until 90days after this one.

JT Hodges Debut Album Review

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JT Hodges Offers Up Original and Inviting Sound with Debut Album. When I first heard JT Hodges‘ debut single, “Hunt You Down“, I knew there was something special about this guy, and I had high hopes for the debut album was that slated to release this year. After getting my hands on a copy and giving all ten tracks a solid listen, I am pleased to report that Hodges didn’t let me down. What he is offering country music fans is a well-written and relatable album that has an original sound. One thing that immediately stands out to me is the level of quality and subtle diversity in the instrumentals. Hodges has music in his blood, with both his parents being in the music industry and growing up playing in his father’s recording studio. This influence is more than clear through all of the tracks, and it accounts for the variety we hear in the music from the pop-country vibe in “Hunt You Down” to the rock back beat of “Rather Be Wrong Than Lonely” to the old school bluesy country that is all over “Green Eyes Red Sunglasses” to the twang we hear in “When I Stop Crying“. I had the chance to chat with Hodges earlier this year, and he promised there would be something for everyone and all kinds of tastes on this album. That is certainly the case, but instead of sounding disconnected in an effort to draw a larger audience (as someone might assume), the tracks meld together well and really do form one complete album that listened to as a whole has a distinct sound that is original and inviting. Besides the quality of the music, the quality of the lyrics also stands out on this album. Hodges co-wrote all but one song on the record, and he proves that he knows how to tell a story. Each of the songs seems to be taken from daily living and experiences which makes each of the songs relatable to the country music listener. Whether he’s singing about the secrets of small town life in “Sleepy Little Town” or living in the moment in “Leaving Me Later“, JT paints pictures that anyone could easily identify with, and I think that this quality is extremely important, especially with country fans. One last great thing about this album is that its the kind of record you could listen to anytime whether you’re riding in the car with friends with the windows down on a lazy afternoon or the on the way to a concert, or maybe just while you’re hanging around the house or at work on a Monday, this is definitely one of those albums you just put on repeat and go! JT Hodges releases tomorrow (Tuesday, August 21st), so you don’t have to take my word for it! You can grab your own copy, and be sure to tell us what you think! You could WIN a signed copy of the new album from CMNB! Go Continue reading JT Hodges Debut Album Review→

Miranda Lambert LIVE At The Arkansas Music Pavilion

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Miranda Lambert Put On a Hell of a Show as Headliner of 1st Annual Taste of Country Festival in Fayetteville, AR! Miranda Lambert is currently considered by many to be the first lady of country music, and it’s really not hard to see why. In the past few months alone, she earned the CMA Award for Female Artist of the Year (again) as well as the ACM Award for Female Vocalist, she released her another amazing album, For The Record, she kick started her female trio The Pistol Annies with Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe with great success, and well, those are just the highlights! Lambert really is an amazing artist, but more than that, I learned Friday night (August 17th) at the Arkansas Music Pavilion in Fayetteville, AR, she is a truly fantastic live performer. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, it’s one thing to be able to sing on an album (with your producer, vocal coaches and other helpful folks there to lend a hand…), and it’s another thing all together to be able to perform those same songs live. On top of achieving that distinction, Miranda Lambert can do more than sing. She is a natural live performer. Whether she’s singing the bitter sweet “The House That Built Me” the raw and powerful hit, “Kerosene” the intense hit “Gunpowder and Lead” or her moving “Over You“, Lambert packs in every bit of energy she’s got into every single note. Wearing high heeled black boots, a sparkling black mini skirt and a Chris Knight t-shirt, Lambert was “bad-ass” personified, and she was dancing and jumping all over that stage with her pink guitar, pink microphone and Shotgun shaped microphone stand (you can see pics of all this below!). The production design of the concert was minimal with a few videos on the big screen at the back of the stage, and the lighting kept to a basic but effective level. It hardly mattered though because it was impossible to take your eyes off of Lambert and her performance. The concert got even better when Miranda was joined on stage by the other two thirds of the Pistol Annies, Angaleena and Ashley! The trio performed a handful of songs including fan favorite “Takin’ Pills“. It was clear that these three women have a special friendship, and that they have a heck of a time performing together…even if they forget a couple of their lyrics…which they did but they played it off really well! Even before this performance, Miranda Lambert was already my favorite female country artist, but now, I have a whole new appreciation for her! I suggest you check out her tour schedule, and try to see her live ASAP (and the Pistol Annies too if you can manage it!). Check Out Our Exclusive Miranda Lambert Photos! For more photos of your favorite country stars…head on over to our Facebook! For interviews, subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

Chris Knight Interview at The AMP

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HaleighT Interviews Chris Knight at the Arkansas Music Pavilion in Fayetteville, AR! Friday afternoon, we had the chance to briefly meet up with singer/songwriter Chris Knight! This is one performer who has been in the songwriting game for more than a few years now having written songs for hit slingers like Randy Travis and Montgomery Gentry, and so it was a really cool experience to get to chat with him for just a couple minutes! He may be a man of few words when he’s talkin’, but he filled us in on what he’s up to right now, what’s coming up next and more. Check it out below! Watch HaleighT’s Interview with Chris Knight here: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZcJ9Kz9wI8] For more on Chris Knight, head on over to his official page!

Adam Hood Interview at The AMP

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HaleighT Interviews Adam Hood at the Arkansas Music Pavilion in Fayetteville, AR! Yesterday (Friday, August 17th), the Arkansas Music Pavilion in Fayetteville, AR debuted their 1st Annual Taste of Country Music Festival. The line-up included several amazing singers and songwriters including Chris Knight, Amanda Cramer, Randy Houser, and the one and only, Miranda Lambert! Also, in this amazing line-up, we had the talented and charming, Adam Hood! Hood is an Alabama native who has been hard at work writing, performing, releasing albums and touring! Luckily, we caught up with him, and he filled us in on how he felt about being a part of the first ever Taste of Country fest at The AMP, what he’s working on now, and what’s up next for him! Check out the interview below, and get all the details for yourself! Watch the Complete Interview with Adam Hood Here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpMGlVOhbYc] While you’re here…be sure to check out Hood’s video for single “Hell Of A Fight”!

Big and Rich New Album Hillbilly Jedi Release Date

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Big & Rich Announce Release Date for New Album, Hillbilly Jedi. Big & Rich may have kind of fallen under the radar for a couple years there, but they are now back and making a lot of noise! The country music duo even have a brand new album coming out! Titled (hilariously…and somewhat confusingly) Hillbilly Jedi the two plan to release to new record on September 18th! This project includes their recently released single, “That’s Why I pray” and other cool tracks like their track “Born Again” which features Bon Jovi!

Dustin Lynch Livestream On CMT

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Dustin Lynch Hosts Livestream On CMT! Newcomer Dustin Lynch has his self-titled debut album coming out next week, Tuesday August 21st! Even though the album isn’t even out yet, Dustin already has quite a following thanks in part to his single, “Cowboys and Angels” (Watch the video NOW!). Luckily, for his fans, in the run-up to the album release, Lynch will be participating in a livestream performance hosted by CMT! The concert will air online at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, August 20th! Added bonus for Nashville fans, you can attend the concert at 12th & Porter! Doors open at 5 p.m.! So, country music fans, make plans to either tune in live online, or be there in person!

Casey James Crying On A Suitcase Video

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Get Details On How You Can Watch Casey James’s Crying On A Suitcase Video! Casey James has debuted a brand new video for his single “Crying On A Suitcase“, and you can view it on his website…but there is a little bit of a catch! If you want to see the video, then you need to sign up for James’ newsletter! Its a small price to pay for what it is a pretty good video! Understandably, James is excited about the new video! “This is the first opportunity I’ve had to ‘play a character’ in a video. My focus is always the music, but it was a lot of fun working outside my comfort zone. I wanted to make sure that the small amount of acting would be believable, and I feel like it is. I’m very proud of the video, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it.” ~Casey james If for whatever reason, you don’t want to sign up for the newsletter then you can check out the video on Monday, August 27th.

Watch Carrie Underwood Make Two Big Announcements

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Carrie Underwood Made Two Big Announcements Country Music Fans Are Gonna Want To Hear. Some of our favorite country stars have been making a lot of big announcements this week! First, Taylor Swift and now, Carrie Underwood! Yesterday (Aug. 15th), Carrie stopped by the VH1 studios to let fans know that she has two big project coming up in the Fall. These “projects” will give fans the chance to go behind the scenes with Underwood, and also get to see some “unplugged” performances! Okay, that’s all the hints you get. Watch the video below and hear it straight from the horses mouth! Check Out What Carrie Had To Say!

WIN A Copy of Colt Fords Declaration of Independence

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Get Details On How You Could Win a Copy of Colt Ford’s New Album, Declaration of Independence! Colt Ford released his brand new album, Declaration of Independence last week, and now, you’ve got a chance to win a free copy from CMNB! Ford has a very unique style that combines country with a hip hop vibe, and what we want from our reader’s and Colt’s fans is for all ya’ll to show us just how much you dig that style. Check out the complete guidelines below, and enter for a chance to win a free copy of the new album! Colt Ford Album Giveaway: Step by Step! Step 1: Choose your favorite Colt Ford lyric and share it with us in the comment section below! Step 2: Share this post via Facebook and/or Twitter! Contest Guidelines! We will randomly select three entries to receive one album each! Prizes were provided by Average Joe Entertainment. Entries must be submitted by Friday, August 24th. Winners will not be eligible for another prize drawing until 90days after this one.