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About MissMolly

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.

Cross Canadian Ragweed’s Box of Weed

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Cross Canadian Ragweed Release Box Set, Box of Weed! Red dirt pioneers and Texas rockers, Cross Canadian Ragweed, have announced the release of their first ever box set humorously titled, Box of Weed. The band celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2010, and shortly after announced they would be taking a break with no definite intentions of getting back together. This box set, which features five CDs (Cross Canadian Ragweed (also known as the ‘purple’ album), Soul Gravy, Garage, Mission California and Happiness And All The Other Things) and a DVD of the group’s live performance at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom (Back To Tulsa: Live And Loud At Cain’s Ballroom) will offer a little something to those fans who were sorry to see them disband. The box set is available as of Tuesday, November 15th.

The Waylon Fund Fights Diabetes

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Namesake Fund of Waylon Jennings Wages Battle Against Diabetes. In 2002, country music legend Waylon Jennings, passed away at the age of 64 due to complications of diabetes. Now his wife and son, Jessi Colter and Shooter Jennings, are teaming up with Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) on a charitable initiative to help further research and bring an end to the struggle with diabetes. “I am honored to put Waylon’s name behind TGen’s diabetes research efforts. I have met the researchers and am confident that donations in Waylon’s memory are an investment that will lead to better ways of preventing and detecting the disease.”-Jessi Colter The Waylon Fund is intended to support state-of-the-art research into the genetic and genomic origins of diabetes. The goal of this research is to produce more effective treatments and improve the quality of life of diabetes patients. The TGen foundation is thankful to Jessi and Shooter for allowing the name of their beloved husband and father for use through the foundations initiative. “TGen is extremely grateful to the family of Waylon Jennings, who have so generously allowed his name to be the inspirational centerpiece of this promising new research effort.”-TGen Foundation President Michael Bassoff. Within the country music industry, support is already being given to The Waylon Foundation. Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), Ernest Tubb Record Shops, and Music News Nashville have already joined forces with the cause. You can also get involved! To learn more about The Waylon Fund click here.

Brad Paisley Diary of a Player

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HaleighT Discusses Brad Paisley’s New Book and Other Country Authors! In episode 9 of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT“, the spotlight is focused on those special artists who have stretched their talents beyond singin’ and performin’. HaleighT is talking about Brad Paisley, Jimmy Wayne and other country artists who have turned author! Watch this week’s episode below and tell us what you think! Are you into the idea of country artists writing more than songs or not? Watch Ep 9 of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g81Y9R-okRc]

2011 CMA Awards Winners

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Complete List of Award Recipients for 45th Annual CMA Awards ! The 2011 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards have come and gone. It was a pretty great night overall. Maybe there was just a little too much sparkle (for example, several sequin blazers from a variety of male performers or Luke Bryan‘s rhinestone studded jeans…), but there were some really strong performances, two great hosts (Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood proved to be a great comedic team…again), and a really amazing tribute to Glen Campbell by Brad Paisley, Vince Gill and Keith Urban. My favorite part might be that both Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton won in their categories (Female and Male vocalist) for the second year in a row! It really has been a great year for them! If you didn’t have the chance to watch it with us live, you can find the complete list of the winners below (to see a complete list of all the nominees, click here). Check it out, and see if you agree with who walked away with a CMA Award this year! Let us know what you think, and comment below. Congratulations to all the winners, and to the nominees as well! 2011 45th Annual CMA Awards Winners Entertainer of the Year Taylor Swift Male Artist of the Year Blake Shelton Female Artist of the Year Miranda Lambert Vocal Duo of the Year Sugarland Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum New Artist of the Year The Band Perry Album of the Year My Kinda Party, Jason Aldean Single of the Year “If I Die Young“, The Band Perry Song of the Year “If I Die Young“, The Band Perry Musical Event of the Year Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson “Don’t You Wanna Stay” Music Video of the Year “You and Tequila” Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter Musician of the Year Mac McAnally – Guitar

People’s Choice Awards Country Final Nominees

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Final Nominees for 2012 People’s Choice Awards Show Love for Country Artists! The final nominees for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards have been announced, and country music artists are well represented! This is a multi-genre, fan voted awards show, and country artists are in the running against each other and artists from other genres as well! Over 40 million people voted in the initial round of nominations, and voting on these final nominations will be open until Tuesday, December 6th. For a complete list of country nominees, see below! You can click here to vote, and make the country voice heard!! The People’s Choice Awards will broadcast live from the Nokia Theater in LA on Wednesday, January 11th at 9pm ET on CBS. Country Nominations for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards “Favorite Male Artist” Blake Shelton Bruno Mars Eminem Enrique Iglesias Justin Bieber “Favorite Female Artist” Taylor Swift Adele Beyonce Katy Perry Lady gaga “Favorite Album Of The Year” “Own The Night” Lady Antebellum “21” Adele “4” Beyonce “Born This Way” Lady Gaga “Femme Fatale” Britney Spears “Favorite Country Artist” Blake Shelton Keith Urban Lady Antebellum Rascal Flatts Taylor Swift “Favorite Tour Headliner” Taylor Swift Bon Jovi Katy Perry U2 Usher

Watch 2011 CMA Awards

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HaleighT Wants To Remind YOU To Watch The 2011 CMA Awards! Are you ready for the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards? Well…HaleighT is, and she has all the details for the awards show tonight! Remember, you can watch with us by following us on Twitter (@CountryMusicNB, @HaleighT_CMNB, @MissMollyCMNB) and Facebook! So, watch the short video below, and don’t forget to tell us how you like to watch the CMAs! Watch the Video Below for 2011 CMA Awards Details [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rVwDuTsu78] The 2011 CMA Awards will air on LIVE out of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, November 9th on ABC at 7pm, and will be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Kip Moore Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck Video

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New Video for Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck From Kip Moore! Kip Moore released his second single, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” in September, and the video for this sexy playful number is now available! This track is the follow up to Moore’s debut single “Mary Was The Marrying Kind“, and it is a heck of a lot of fun. This new song was inspired by experiences in his teen years with a girl who didn’t quite seem interested until she got an eyeful of Kip driving his daddy’s truck! “I drove the hoopty of all hoopties…We’d had a couple of dates and the girl didn’t seem too excited about me, and then one day that car broke down and I borrowed my dad’s truck. It was like a switch flipped.”-Kip Moore So, clearly there really is somthin’ about a truck! Check out the video below, and see what you think! Watch Kip Moore’s “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck“! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YfNFR6gh2E]

Top 5 Country Trucker Songs

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“Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” Episode 8 Gives You The Top 5 Country Trucker Songs…Ever! Country music has a thing for songs with trucker themes, and so does HaleighT! This week in Episode 8 of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” HaleighT is letting us in on which of these tunes she thinks belong in the Top 5 Country Trucker Songs! Listen up and see if you agree! Your favorite trucker song isn’t on the list? Comment below and let us hear all about it! Watch “Top 5 Country Trucker Songs – Episode 8 of Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYk70a8lYKM]

Miranda Lambert Four The Record Interview

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Miranda Lambert Discusses The Process of Making Her New Album! I just posted a review of Miranda Lambert‘s new album Four The Record yesterday (check it out here), and I am happy to say that some of my observations were spot on with how Miranda describes the album herself! This is an amazing album, and after listening to it a few times, it’s really great to get insight into the process behind creating such a solid product from the woman behind the magic! Check out the interview below, I have no doubt you’ll get as much out of it as I did! Miranda Lambert Discusses Four The Record [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNAm-kVM5qk] Lambert’s 2012 On Fire Tour kicks off January 12th, and fans are sure to hear some of these new tracks live!

Willie Nelson Remember Me Volume 1 Details

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Willie Nelson Will Release A Collection of Country Hits. Willie Nelson has announced the release of a new album, Remember Me: Volume 1 featuring a collection of country hits spanning a 70 year range. The album is set to release on Monday, November 21st, and Volume 2 is expected to be available sometime in 2012. Willie will be performing some of the best country songs by some of the best country artists including Merle Haggard, George Jones, Ernest Tubb, Rosemary Clooney, Johnny Cash and others. Each was hand picked by the man himself, and Nelson is accompanied on each track by some of Nashville’s top musicians in a band that features Eddie Bayers (drums), David Hungate (bass), Brent Mason (electric guitar), Biff Watson (acoustic guitar), Mickey Raphael (harmonica), Sonny Garrish (steel guitar), John Hobbs (piano/keyboards), Aubrey Haynie (fiddle/mandolin) and Wes Hightower and Cindy Walker (background vocals). Jerry Puckett and Chris Collins also guest on the sessions. Remember Me: Volume 1, Complete Track Listing 1. Remember Me (Ernest Tubb, 1950, No. 5 Country) 2. Sixteen Tons (Tennessee Ernie Ford, 1955, No. 1 Country & Pop) 3. Why Baby Why (George Jones, 1955, No. 4 Country) 4. Today I Started Loving You Again (Merle Haggard, 1970) 5. I’m Movin’ On (Hank Snow, 1950, No. 1 Country) 6. That Just About Does It (Vern Gosdin, 1989, No. 4 Country) 7. This Old House (Rosemary Clooney, 1954, No. 1 Pop) 8. Sunday Morning Coming Down (Johnny Cash, 1970, No. 1 Country) 9. Smoke That Cigarette (Tex Williams, 1947, No. 1 Country) 10. Slowly (Webb Pierce, 1954, No. 1 Country) 11. A Satisfied Mind (Porter Wagoner, 1955, No. 1 Country) 12. Roly Poly (Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, 1946, No. 3 Country) 13. Release Me (Ray Price, 1954, No. 6 Country) 14. Ramblin’ Fever (Merle Haggard, 1977, No. 2 Country) *15. More And More (Webb Pierce, 1954, No. 1 Country)