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Christmas Concert Deals!

Can’t figure out the perfect gift for someone? Check out these concerts that go on sale this weekend! Sometimes picking the perfect Christmas gift is harder than picking the one thing you would take with you to a deserted island! Never fear though, we’ve got a suggestion: Concert tickets! Our partner site, Country Music On Tour, has just released a hot list of concert tickets going on sale this weekend! Bayou Country Superfest Brad Paisley w/ Darius Rucker and Jarrod Neimann BuckCherry Celtic Woman Disney on Ice Eric Clapton Flogging Molly George Strait with Reba McEntire James Taylor Jason Aldean Jon Bon Jovi & Friends Journey Kenny Chesney with Zac Brown Band Kid Rock Lewis Black Lyle Lovett Miranda Lambert Monster Jam New Kids on the Block with The Backstreet Boys RUSH Sara Evans Sesame Street Live Taylor Swift Wicked Wynonna Country Music Photo Gallery

Introducing New Artist – Red Roots

Red Roots brings to life harmony, family, and faith in the form of a song. The Mississippi triplets, Nika, Nicole, and Natalie are proud of where they came from, and the way they were raised. With strong Christian beliefs and a natural knack for music, the trio set out to share their gospel. They formed the aptly-titled group Red Roots, and have just released a video that says it all. Take a look and tell us what you think! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x7xsow3A2g&hd=1]Country Music Photo Gallery

LeAnn Rimes – Crazy Women – New Single!

Through the fuss and muss of tabloids and trash journalism, LeAnn Rimes comes out on top with “Crazy Women”. It’s been a heck of a year for LeAnn Rimes, but there’s one thing about her that can not be denied! Girl’s got talent! Take a listen to her new single “Crazy Women” and try telling me otherwise. From preteen to post-divorce, each life challenge only seems to add to the character and depth of her voice. Sure, this is a more light-hearted song, but underneath it all, is an amazing vocalist who’s gotten just about enough flack from the media and should be recognized for the gift she shares with her fans. Country Music Photo Gallery

Lady Antebellum Hosts The Highway

Tune into SiriusXM’s The Highway for special guest hosts, Lady Antebellum! Good morning, Lady Antebellum fans! On Friday, December 10th at 8pm EST, Lady A takes the wheel and will be a guest DJ on SIRIUS XM The Highway. They’ll play some of their own hits as well as their personal favorites. If you miss the show, just tune into the rebroadcast on Saturday, December 11th or on Sunday, December 12th.Country Music Photo Gallery

Taylor Swift – Speak Now Video – Live

Taylor Swift performs Speak Now live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York! Taylor Swift visited the Ed Sullivan Theater to perform in front of an intimate audience of die-hard fans. Since not every fan could make it to the performance, CBS has been kind enough to share this web broadcast of the entire 30 minute set! Songs performed include “You Belong With Me”, “Back to December”, “Love Story”, “Speak Now”, and “Mine”. Enjoy! Country Music Photo Gallery

Jack White and Loretta Lynn – Portland, Oregon – Video

Jack White brings out a rougher side of country music’s darling queen Loretta Lynn. I know this collaboration is a few years old, but after hearing Jack White’s recording of “Rated X” on the Loretta Lynn tribute album, I thought we all deserved a reminder that this unexpected pairing began many years ago. Enjoy this edgier-sounding single from Jack and Loretta, titled “Portland, Oregon”. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuC_l3ymXhM]Country Music Photo Gallery

365 Days of Sexy Keith Urban

Keith Urban just released his 2011 calendar to benefit the children of St. Jude’s and it is 365 days of hotness! Keith Urban fans keep taking those pictures, because you never know if it might help change the world! The 2011 Keith Urban Calendar features photos of the guitar caressing crooner, taken by members of his fan club. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this calendar are donated to the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Each calendar is only $15 and would make a great Christmas gift for both a country music fan and a child at St Jude’s! The calendar is part of Country Fans Care for St. Jude Kids, a fundraising program that seeks to unite the fans of country music’s new and established stars. Since 2002, Keith Urban’s fan club has helped raise funds for St. Jude. To date, the calendar has raised over $500,000 for the kids of St. Jude. The 2011 calendar marks the ninth edition of the calendar. To purchase your Keith Urban Calendar, visit KeithUrbanStore.com or KeithUrbanFans.comCountry Music Photo Gallery

American Country Awards

Here’s your viewer’s guide to the 2010 American Country Awards, airing tonight on FOX! 2010 marks the first annual American Country Awards, brought to you by Fox television. This inaugural awards ceremony will be held live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada Monday, December 6th, 8/7c on FOX, and hosted by Trace Adkins. It’s a two-hour television special that will feature comedians, live performances, and fan-voted awards. Here’s the run-down of who you should expect to see on tonight’s broadcast: 2010 American Country Awards Performers: Alan Jackson Blake Shelton Easton Corbin Jason Aldean Josh Turner Keith Urban Lee Ann Womack Luke Bryan Rascal Flatts Reba Steel Magnolia The Band Perry Toby Keith Trace Adkins Uncle Kracker 2010 American Country Awards Presenters: Bret Michaels Criss Angel Jaron and The Long Road to Love Jeff Dunham Jennette McCurdy Jerrod Niemann Jewel Kaleu Cuoco Lady Antebellum Laura Bell Bundy Lee Ann Womack Michael Waltrip Nancy O’Dell Rodney Carrington Travis Pastrana Ty Murray 2010 American Country Awards Categories and Nominees: ARTIST Artist of the Year Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band Artist of the Year: Male Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban Artist of the Year: Female Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood Artist of the Year: Duo or Group Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, The Band Perry, Zac Brown Band Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist Easton Corbin, Danny Gokey, Jaron and The Long Road To Love, Jerrod Niemann, The Band Perry ALBUMS Album of the Year “Doin’ My Thing,” Luke Bryan, “Need You Now,” Lady Antebellum, “Revolution,” Miranda Lambert, “Haywire,” Josh Turner, “Play On,” Carrie Underwood SINGLES Single of the Year “Do I,” Luke Bryan, “A Little More Country Than That,” Easton Corbin, “Need You Now,” Lady Antebellum, “Gimme That Girl,” Joe Nichols, “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Josh Turner Single of the Year: Male “Do I,” Luke Bryan “Little More Country Than That,” Easton Corbin, “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” Billy Currington, “Gimme That Girl,” Joe Nichols, “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Josh Turner Single of the Year: Female “White Liar,” Miranda Lambert, “Wrong Baby Wrong,” Martina McBride, “Consider Me Gone,” Reba McEntire, “Didn’t Know How Much I Loved You,” Kellie Pickler, “Cowboy Casanova,” Carrie Underwood Single of the Year: Duo or Group “Need You Now,” Lady Antebellum, “Little White Church,” Little Big Town, “Unstoppable,” Rascal Flatts, “Keep On Lovin’ You,” Steel Magnolia, “Toes,” Zac Brown Band Single of the Year: Breakthrough Artist “Little More Country Than That,” Easton Corbin, “Pray for You,” Jaron and The Long Road To Love, “Lover, Lover,” Jerrod Niemann, “Keep on Lovin’ You,” Steel Magnolia, “Beer on the Table,” Josh Thompson TOURING Touring Artist of the Year Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Martina McBride & Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, George Strait & Reba McEntire, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood VIDEOS Music Video of the Year “A Little More Country Than That,” Easton Corbin, “Need You Now,” Lady Antebellum, Continue reading American Country Awards

Win Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn

We’ve got MORE great music to give away! Three more copies of Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn just landed in our lap, and that means they could land in yours! Subscribe to our email newsletter and include your valid shipping address to enter! The album features performances from Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, and even Miss Loretta Lynn herself as well as many other special guests. I have absolutely fallen in LOVE with this album, and I am certain you will too! You can get details about the new album on their facebook page, or on the official site! * Prize provided by Sony Music. * Entries must be received by Sunday Dec 12th. * Winners will not be eligible for another prize drawing until 90days after this one. * Winners will be drawn Monday Dec 13th and each will be notified individually. Can’t wait to win it? Buy Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn today at iTunes or Amazon! Enjoy these videos from artists featured on Loretta’s tribute album: Paramore: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKGGzLcuTKk] Sheryl Crow: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN0cgywM01U] Carrie Underwood: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z98VV4Mvoo] Alan Jackson: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibEw5yvMPH8] Miranda Lambert: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n14aQ_FLRA8] Jack White: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgtJLHBHdPk] Country Music Photo Gallery

Win Alan Jackson – 34 Number Ones

Don’t miss your chance to get a free copy of Alan Jackson’s best! Country Music News Blog is in the giving spirit this holiday season as we line up 3 more copies of Alan Jackson’s 34 Number Ones album on the shipping table! Subscribe to our email newsletter and include your valid shipping address to enter! The 2-Disc album boasts some of Alan’s VERY best work, including songs like “Here in the Real World”, “She’s Got the Rhythm and I’ve Got The Blues”, and “Country Boy”. It even includes his latest hit single with Zac Brown Band “As She’s Walking Away”.  * Prize provided by Sony Music. * Entries must be received by Sunday Dec 19th. * Winners will not be eligible for another prize drawing until 90days after this one. * Winners will be drawn Monday Dec 20th and each will be notified individually. Can’t wait to win it? Buy Alan Jackson – 34 Number Ones on iTunes or Amazon today! Enjoy these interview clips from Alan and the gang as they discuss the making of this album: Alan Jackson Interview – “As She’s Walking Away” (Zac Brown Band feat. Alan Jackson) [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNNgwukPwyk] Alan Jackson Interview – “Ring of Fire” – 34 Number Ones [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSPCD1CBnoI ] Country Music Photo Gallery