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Miranda Lambert On Vocal Rest

Miranda Lambert Has To Give Her Vocal Chords A Little Break! Miranda Lambert has been informed by her doctors that she has overextended her voice. This is hardly surprising for such a hard working woman who has been on the road for her On Fire Tour. The prescription for her ailing vocal chords is rest, and unfortunately this cause fans to miss shows with the country music star over the weekend including a concerts in Varysburg, NY and Scranton, PA. The Varysburg performance was part of the Valley Music Festival and Lambert was replaced by Gretchen Wilson and Sawyer Brown while the Scranton concert should be rescheduled for a later date. Lambert should be back on stage by her July 12th performance in Orange Beach, Alabama! We wish you a full and speedy recovery, Miranda!

Luke Bryan on Good Morning America on Friday July 13th

Luke Bryan Set To Perform On Good Morning America on Friday July 13th! Luke Bryan has been tapped to perform on Good Morning America‘s “Summer Concert Series” this Friday, July 13th! The special concert series is in its 4th year, and always showcases the biggest and best talent with performances in NYC‘s Central Park. Despite the overwhelming amount of popularity and success Bryan has experienced in the past couple years, he is still super humble about it all and understandably excited to perform for GMA! “I have a big smile on my face every time I talk about being on Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series. Life’s good. To be a kid from Leesburg, Georgia, and to now be at the point in my career where I’m performing on Good Morning America in the heart of New York City at one of the most recognizable places in the world makes me super excited. It’s gonna be fun.”- Luke Bryan These concerts are free and open to the public, and country music fans interested in joining “GMA” in Central Park are encouraged to arrive at Rumsey Playfield via the 72nd street entrance on Fifth Avenue at 6:00am when the park opens. You can find more information about concert attendance at GMA’s official site! For of the fans (like me) who can’t attend, we can catch Luke’s performance between 7:00-9:00am on ABC.

Brad Paisley Whitehouse USO Concert

Brad Paisley Celebrated 4th of July With Whitehouse USO Concert. Last week Brad Paisley had the chance to take part in the 4th Annual “Salute to the Military” USO Concert that took place on the south lawn of the White House. It has to be a heck of a way to spend the 4th of July in the United States’ capital city, and Paisley was understandably pleased to be able to do so while saluting the military specifically! “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day then at the home of our President, honoring the men and women who protect and serve our rights and freedoms and their families. Being here today is truly an honor and makes me proud to be an American,”-Brad Paisley. Paisley’s concert was part of a larger celebration that also included fun, food and games as President Obama and The First Family welcomed troops and military families to their backyard. Be sure to check a couple of great shots below featuring Paisley on stage and some of the fireworks show! Brad Paisley At The White House USO Concert 2012. Photos Courtesy Ben Enos

Josh Thompson NRA Country Artist of the Month

Josh Thompson Named NRA Country Artist of the Month! Well, Josh Thompson has been named NRA Country Artist of the Month for July 2012! The promotion gives fans a chance to get to know the artist of the month better through exclusive video including interviews and a behind-the scenes look at the photo shoot and his tour. “Before I moved to Nashville, I took a wilderness course where I lived entirely off the land for 9 months. During that time I gained a deep appreciation for our beautiful land and freedom in this country. I’m eternally grateful to those who fight to protect that freedom every day. When I’m not making music, my favorite place to be is way out in the country surrounded by open fields, blue skies and fresh air. I am Josh Thompson and I am NRA Country,”-Josh Thompson Access the video by visiting the official page. You’ll also have the chance to win a Josh Thompson prize pack including: two (2) tickets to the public concert of the winner’s choice, two (2) meet & greet passes, a t-shirt, photo and a CD sampler of new music!

Americana Music Festival and Conference Details

Complete Details for Nashville’s Americana Music Festival and Conference! The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference is being held in Nashville from September 12-15, and the first batch of details has been announced! Icon Bonnie Raitt is slated to give the Keynote Interview and to also receive a lifetime honor at the weeks 11th Annual Americana Honors and Awards ceremony at the Ryman. Other lifetime honors recipients include both Booker T. Jones and Richard Thompson. In addition to the keynote speech and awards, there will also be a series of panels and workshops designed to educate, discuss, advance and inspire attendees. Of course it wouldn’t be a Nashville style shindig without some live music, and there is already a long listed of confirmed performances including Billy Joe Shaver, Punch Brothers, Brandi Carlile, Richard Thompson, Sara Watkins, The Deep Dark Woods, Shovels & Rope, John Hiatt, Eilen Jewell, Rodney Crowell, honeyhoney, and John Fullbright. More artists will be announced soon. Head on over to the official page for a full list of entertainment and information on registration!

Taylor Swift Featured In Rolling Stones Women Who Rock

Taylor Swift Named One of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Women Who Rock“. Rolling Stone Magazine recently released a list of “Women Who Rock“, and Taylor Swift is one of only 50 talented ladies who are featured. Swift lands at #45 and is described by the article’s author, Rob Sheffield, as “one of the few genuine rock stars we’ve got these days, with a flawless ear for what makes a song click“. There are a lot of folks that think that Taylor doesn’t quite qualify as country anymore because of how much she blends with other genres. It is impossible to deny though that she has achieved an extreme amount of success in a short period of time, and has kept a cool head while doing it. So, cheers to her! Other women of country music in this list include icons Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline. To read more go the the official page.

Tim McGraw Featured On Austin City Limits

Tim McGraw To Perform On Upcoming Episode of Austin City Limits! Tim McGraw will appear on an upcoming episode of the popular live music series, Austin City Limits. The live performance will be taped on Monday, August 6th, with the air date to be announced soon. Be sure to stay tuned for more details so that you know when to tune in! For show and ticket information visit the ACLTV official page.

David Nail Releases Digital EP

David Nails Releases Special Digital EP! David Nail is releasing a special three song digital-only EP on July 17th! It will include Nail’s cover of Adele’s popular hit, “Someone Like You” in addition to “The Sound of A Million Dreams” and “Half Mile Hill” from Nail’s recent album release, The Sound of A Million Dreams. “It’s hard to believe the life that ‘Someone Like You’ has taken on. It’s proof that people hunger for great songs – and they are open to different interpretations of songs they love… And then it’s being played by Blair Garner, added at CMT and even talked about by a pop radio station in New York! With all that, and people continuing to ask, we met with the label and asked what they could do. 1979 was their response.” -David Nail It will be titled 1979 after the year David was born, and will be available for download on iTunes. Check out the video for his Adele cover below! David Nail Performs Adele’s “Someone Like You”. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnOSjTm96nw]

Hank Williams Jr. Partners With Free Music For Free America

Hank Williams Jr. Joins Forces with Free Music for Free America Campaign. Hank Williams Jr. is all about the free music! When he released his “Keep The Change” it was available for free download on his site, and now he’s offering up free copies of his latest single “That Ain’t No Good“. This time though it is in association with the “Free Music For A Free America” program. Radio stations across America have been offered a specially designed Hank Jr. widget for their station website allowing fans to click though, receive a free download of Hank’s debut song and learn more about his July 10 release, Old School, New Rules. Radio network Dial Global and satellite radio giant Sirius XM have joined in the free music give-away. It’s not entirely clear what this program is intended to do or how it will support a “free America”, but I guess you’ll get some free music out of it one way or the other. The promotion runs through Friday, July 13th alongside a specially designed widget for a free single download for stations to use on their websites for their listeners. So, be sure to check in with your local radio station to see if they are supporting this programing.

Justin Moore Partners with Cabelas

Justin Moore Becomes Spokesperson for Outfitter Cabela’s! The world’s foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, Cabela’s, has officially announced a multi-year endorsement and sponsorship deal with Justin Moore! Moore is pretty much the perfect choice for this kind of partnership because his always stays true to his country roots (“Bait A Hook” anyone?), and that means more than just singing about it…he really lives it. “Justin embodies the Cabela’s lifestyle, which he is able to communicate through his songs. He is true to the outdoorsman who simply loves – and appreciates—hunting and fishing. It was clear from Day 1 Justin shares our passion for the Great Outdoors. He is a down-to-earth Cabela’s kind of guy and Cabela’s is honored to have him aboard.”-Scott Williams, Cabela’s EVP and Chief Marketing and E-Commerce Officer In operation since 1961, Cabela’s is famous for its strong brand and legendary customer service, and showcase thousands of quality outdoor products, including hunting, fishing, camping and hiking, as well clothing and outdoor-themed gifts and furnishings. Needless to say, Moore, whose sophmore album, Outlaws Like Me, is experiencing all kinds of success, is excited to get involved with a company that reflects his personal upbringing and lifestyle! “I’ve always tried to partner with people and companies that I respect. I couldn’t be happier to be associated with a company like Cabela’s. The lifestyle that they promote and embrace is an exact reflection of how I grew up and how I intend to raise my family. I respect and admire the folks from Cabela’s immensely. It should be a lot of fun and hopefully, together, we can reach the next goals we each have in place.” -Justin Moore Justin headed to our neck of the woods (also is home state) as he will be featured at the grand opening of Cabela’s brand new store location in Rogers, AR! Find out more at Cabela’s official homepage! Moore will be appearing this summer at the grand opening for Cabela’s new store location in Rogers, Arkansas.