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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.

Vince Gill and Sting Collaborate on CMT Crossroads

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Vince Gill and Sting Team Up in Next Episode of CMT Crossroads. The newest episode of CMT: Crossroads two of the music industries veteran talents, Vince Gill and Sting will be teaming up for what is sure to be an unforgettable collaboration. The CMT Crossroads team is heading to NYC (after not having taped there for over five years) for this particular episode, and will tape the segment in front of an invitation-only crowd. “We are long overdue for a CMT CROSSROADS taping in New York City. Some of our best shows ever were taped there, and this will be no exception. These are two Hall of Famers who, by our count, have 36 Grammys between them…This is going to be an unforgettable evening.” -John Hamlin, SVP, Music Events and Talent, CMT Both of the artists are hugely popular, and rightly so, as they are both extremely talented in their own right. They will both perform their classic hits in addition to selections from their releases which are due to debut this fall. I for one and very curious to see how these two match up musically. It is such an interesting and unexpected pairing. The episode will air in November, so be sure to be on the look out for specific dates and times!

Meet Our Brother: PureRockNews.com

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Introducing Your Pit For All Access News in the Rock and Roll World! For those of you who love many genres of music…or at least love country AND rock…we want to introduce to you to another part of our family, purerocknews.com. If you need a little more edge in your news or just want to know what the top stories are in the wide world of rock and roll news, Pure Rock News is here, for you. You will always find the most up to date and relevant information here. Check it out NOW!

The Band Perrys Hit Singles

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A Video History of The Band Perry’s Greatest Hits…So far… As you have no doubt heard by now, The Band Perry sold out their first ever headlining show at the historic Ryman in Nashville in just 20 minutes last Friday (If you hadn’t heard that, click here to read all about it.). To sell out a performance is a really big deal. To sell out a performance in just twenty minutes is an even bigger deal! This got me thinking about The Band Perry, and when they got started in the first place. I’ve always liked this trio because their music is original with well-written lyrics, and they can switch between upbeat, fast tempos to slower, more emotionally raw pieces with surprising ease. The group has only released one album so far (their self-titled debut album released in 2010), but this one album has produced three great radio hits and three great videos to go with them. So, in honor of The Band Perry’s recent success, I suggest we take a trip down video memory lane and take a look at what is making this musical group such a hit with the industry and with fans! “Hip To My Heart” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cTI0gEZ_gg] “If I Die Young” (certified, double-platinum, exceeds 2 million) [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJqUN9TClM] “You Lie” (certified Gold, exceeds 500,000 copies) [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCwLsXZnFl4]

Scotty McCreery Releases New Single

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Scotty McCreery Releases His Second Single! Scotty McCreery debuted the second single off of his upcoming album Clear As Day, due out October 4th, yesterday to country music radio. The song is titled “The Trouble With Girls“, and Scotty insists that despite the title, it really is a sweet song. He even went as far as to run the track by his sister for approval. “I played it for my sister and I said, ‘Would you like to hear what’s said in this song?’ She said, ‘I would love to have a guy say some of this stuff to me.’”-Scotty McCreery We got a hold of some of the lyrics, and I have to say that it really does sound like its going to be a pretty cute song. Scotty felt a real connection to the chorus (He IS a seventeen year old boy!), and especially enjoyed the twist at the end. “They smile that smile/ They bat those eyes/ They steal you with hello/ They kill you with goodbye/ They hook you with one touch/ And you can’t break free/ Yeah, the trouble with girls/ Is nobody loves trouble as much as me.” Chorus of “The Trouble With Girls” The new track is now available for download on iTunes, or you can preview the song by clicking here. His album, Clear As Day, will release October 4th. Have you heard “The Trouble With Girls” yet? What do you think about it?

Lady Antebellum Featured on GAC-TV

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Lady Antebellum Is The Focus for Upcoming GAC-TV Special! Lady Antebellum gets up close and personal in an upcoming television special feature on GAC-TV. In light of the avalanche of success the trio has experienced over the past year, from public (winning 5 grammys!) to personal (Hillary Scotty got engaged!), and the impending release of their next studio album, Own The Night, on Tuesday, September 13th. GAC thought it was the right about time to take a closer look at Lady A! The episode gets the scoop on how the three (Hillary, Charles and Dave) got together in the first place and decided to start Lady A, and the rise to stardom which followed. It also features interviews with the group, performance videos, conversations with family members, and never before seen childhood photos! For the die hard Lady A fans or for those who want to get to know the group a little better, this is sure to be an interesting segment! The episode airs on GAC-TV Sunday, September 11th at 8pm(ET). You can also catch Lady Antebellum’s performance on September 8th at the pre-game show for the “NFL Kick-Off 2011” at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. The show will air on NBC at 7:30pm (ET).

Jason Aldeans My Kind of Party Becomes Theme Song

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Jason Aldean’s Hit Single Becomes Theme Song for the ACC. Well, we knew Jason Aldean‘s single, “My Kind of Party“, was a big hit, but clearly country fans are not the only showing Aldean some love for this song! The ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) has chosen Aldean’s hit to be the “theme song” for the opening of all the telecasts during the 2011 football season. The single will be included in the opening video montage which will be the lead in to each week’s syndicated game. Aldean’s rocking-semi-rap-infused party anthem is sure to get the adrenaline flowing for football fans throughout the 2011 season! Meanwhile, Jason continues his tour across the U.S. through October!

Americana Awards Show Gets National Coverage

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10th Annual Americana Association Honors and Awards Show Get National TV Coverage. The 10th Annual Americana Association Honors and Awards Show (whew! that’s a mouthful!) will be airing live Thursday, October 13th from the Ryman in Nashville on Nashville Public Television which reaches the Middle Tennessee viewing area. Additionally this year however, an edited version of the live show will be televised on Wednesday, October 19th on Austin City Limits which airs on PBS as “ACL Presents: Americana Music Fesstival 2011” (you can check local listings for times). Understandably, the AMA is excited to have the opportunity to receive national coverage this time around. “It was time to bring the Americana Honors to another level. We could not have better partners in Nashville Public Television President and CEO Beth Curley for our Middle Tennessee premiere and Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona to take this to a national audience.” -Jed Hilly Executive Director of the Americana Music Association The show is one part of the Americana Music Festival and Conference presented this year by Nissan that will take place October 12th through 15th in Nashville. In related news, “Americana” is now officially recognized as a word by Merriam-Webster! So, the AMA has lots of reasons to be excited this year!

Scotty McCreery I Love You This Big

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Go Behind the Scenes with Scotty McCreery On Set of I Love You This Big Video! In the midst of the American Idol Live tour this summer, Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery took time out for another brand new experience, filming his first ever music video for his first ever single, “I Love You This Big“. The video released earlier this month, and was filmed in a park in Los Angeles. McCreery though swears when you see the video you’d think it was shot somewhere in the Carolinas. In a behind the scenes look at the filming of the video, fans get to see what it was like for McCreery to experience making a music video for the first time. Also, Scotty gives fans insight into the meaning behind not only the lyrics in the song, but the story in the video. See the behind the scenes footage now!

Jennifer Nettles Hosts CMA Christmas Special

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Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland Will Host 2011 CMA Country Christmas Special! For the second consecutive year, the Country Music Association is bringing together country stars to help celebrate the holidays with their own memories and stories as well as performances with the CMA Country Christmas television special. Just like last year, Jennifer Nettles, one half of the duo Sugarland, will be hosting this special holiday event. “I love holiday traditions and am so excited to add hosting CMA Country Christmas to my new list of traditions now. I’m gonna have to up my game this second time around, so I’m putting Brad and Carrie on speed dial for hosting emergency consulting services.” -Jennifer Nettles The special will be taped on November 10th (the day after the CMA Awards!) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The taped “live” show will be aired on ABC, but a date has not been set yet. So, check back with us for details on air dates and times, performance line-ups and other info! As soon as it’s announced will make sure you hear about it!

The Band Perry Sold Out Ryman Concert

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The Band Perry’s Upcoming Ryman Performance Sold Out in 20 Minutes! This past Friday, August 26th, The Band Perry experienced one of the true signs a band can receive that they are headed on the path towards a successful career. All 2300 tickets for their upcoming headlining performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville sold out in twenty minutes. Now, it would be impressive just for the tickets to have sold out period in any other span of time, but twenty minutes? Twenty. Minutes. That is a sure fire way for country music fans to show their love for this family trio! The Ryman performance is scheduled February 20, 2012. This impressive sell-out comes on the heels of the group announcing their first solo tour, Purveyors of Performance, which kicked off August 15th and will run through November 19th. Their tour will include not only their solo performances but also performances with Keith Urban, Reba McEntire and others. The Band Perry also recently released the video for the next single, “All Your Life“, which has the makings to be their next big hit! Click here to watch the video. So, you might not get to see them perform at the Ryman, but be sure to check back in for more details on The Band Perry, as they are sure to come with so many exciting things unfolding for them right now!