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Taylor Swift World Premiere – Mine

Follow along LIVE as Taylor Swift premieres her brand new video for the song Mine. Taylor Swift joins CMT hostess Katie Cook to offer a world premiere of her new video for the single “Mine”. The track is from her upcoming album “Speak Now” and has had Taylor Swift fans on the edge of their seats for a few weeks now, ever since her live announcement of the album’s title. You can already download “Mine” on iTunes, and the rest of the album should be made available October 25th. Taylor Swift Teaser: “Mine” Taylor Swift | CMT iPhone App | New Country Songs And here’s the full video! Taylor Swift – Mine – Full Video Taylor Swift   More CMT Music   More CMT Music Videos Country Music Photo Gallery

Win a Randy Rogers Band Prize Pack!

Country Music News Blog is giving away a Randy Rogers Band Prize Pack! Randy Rogers Band may seem like country newcomers, but these guys have been paying dues for a while now, with over 200 show dates a year and constant efforts to build up their fanbase nationwide. I have a feeling though, that all that is about to change! The new Randy Rogers Band album, “Burning The Day” which includes the single “Too Late For Goodbye” store shelves today,  and we’ve got your chance to win it for free! The winner drawn will receive an autographed copy of “Burning The Day” as well as a limited edition 7″ Vinyl of the same album! To enter, join our Winners List by subscribing today! Can’t wait to win? Pick up “Burning the Day” today on iTunes! *Winners will be selected by a random drawing from our email subscribers on September 7th and notified individually. *Winners will be notified via email and have 48 hours to confirm. *Prize provided by BubbleUp Interactive!Country Music Photo Gallery

Miranda Lambert Live DVD

Miranda Lambert to release Revolution:Live By Candlelight on October 12th. According to Miranda Lambert‘s facebook page, fans are going to get a good fill of her live performances this fall! Miranda is going to release her first performance DVD – Revolution: Live By Candlelight on October 12th. The six-song collection features rare acoustic performances captured in Nashville. Here’s a sneak – peek of the album cover. Stay tuned for info, and don’t forget to watch her on the CMT special Invitation Only that airs tonight! Country Music Photo Gallery

Randy Rogers Band – Interstate – Video

Randy Rogers Band is gearin’ up for some heavy airplay with their new video Interstate! Sample some of Randy Rogers Band‘s finest in this video for “Interstate” from their new album, “Too Late For Goodbye”. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w1YjsI2Ohc] RRB has been a longtime fixture in the Texas music scene, but with tomorrow’s release of “Too Late For Goodbye” you can expect to see and hear a lot more from the group nationwide!

Little Big Town Releases The Reason Why

New music from Little Big Town hits store shelves tomorrow! Little Big Town‘s latest studio album, “The Reason Why” will be available for purchase tomorrow at all online and retail outlets. The album features the already-chart-topping “Little White Church” (video below) as well as some of what the band refers to as their most stellar work. In the three years since their last album, LBT has gone through a lot of changes, from changing record labels to some members becoming parents, and touring long and hard. They’re hoping that fans recognize the growth and experience they’ve had as a group and find it shining through in this album’s sound. For a great rundown of what to expect on this new album, check out The Tennessean’s feature article on Little Big Town. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B077Dw_zDe0] Country Music Photo Gallery

Callin’ out Ashton Shepherd!

Ashton Shepherd, your fans want more! Every once in a while an artist comes along who does far more than offer listeners a catchy tune. They reach out of the radio and grab a place in our hearts or thoughts or dreams and just hold on tight for the ride to come. They put a voice to the pain and love and hope we share with only the most intimate of friends. They inspire us. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTmu_OMlNkI] Ashton Shepherd, you are an absolutely inspiring performer who is able to reach people on a deep and personal level. Your lyrics and voice drive younger performers like the amazingly talented gal in the video shown above out of their shells and out into the world to share their gifts. According to the most recent updates that have come across our desks here at CMNB, you were due to release a single last month, but nothing’s come up yet. What can we, your devoted fans, do to light a fire under the rears of the powers-that-be to get your new music out? Sincerely, ~WC~

Kenny Chesney – Hemmingway’s Whiskey – Deluxe Edition

More details emerge for Kenny Chesney’s upcoming album, Hemmingway’s Whiskey. Kenny Chesney offers fans a little more than just new music on his upcoming album, “Hemmingway’s Whiskey” which releases September 28th, 2010. The album is now known to include two bonus tracks, “Ain’t Ever Going Back Again” and “I Didn’t Get Here Alone“. Fans will also have the option of purchasing a companion DVD where Kenny takes the time to discuss each track off the new album. Adding a few songs is kind of the same approach we take to our shows. Every record is different, every night is different.” says Kenny. “You start feeling good and you want to do 10 extra minutes, 20 extra minutes, extra 3 hours — whatever it is. This is exactly the same. We put two extra songs and conversation on the record because there are fans that have been a part of my life for a long time and really love our music and have really invested a lot emotionally. You can call it ‘going the extra mile’ or whatever. I wanted to give them something special. Based on the warm reception the album’s first single, “Boys of Fall“, has received, I have no doubt that “Hemmingway’s Whiskey” will be Kenny’s best-selling release yet. Can’t wait for the DVD? Here’s a track-by-track rundown of the album, taken from this interview Kenny Chesney did with Billboard Magazine: 1. “Boys Of Fall” (Casey Beathard/Dave Turnbull) Kenny Chesney: “Boys Of Fall” is a perfect description of how I grew up and where I grew up. That song meant so much to me and I thought, ‘Wow, there’s a lot of kids out there and a lot of people that have that feeling in their lives.’ There’s a line in the song that says, “In little towns like mine, that’s all we got.” And that’s the way it was in East Tennessee, and still is. I’ve got a lot of guys from East Tennessee out on the road [with me] that grew up the same way, and I played them that song when [writer] Casey Beathard gave me the CD of just him on a guitar playing it. I made everybody come on the bus and said “listen to this.” I knew we had something that was very common. A lot of people that listen to my music and that are passionate about what we do out on the road… I’ve been pretty perceptive over the years, and I think that we kind of grew up the same way. I see myself a lot in my fans, and I think vice versa. I hope so anyway.” 2. “Live A Little (Love A Lot)” (Shane Minor/David Lee Murphy) Chesney: “That song is what I try to live by. When I heard ‘Live A Little (Love A Lot),’ that’s pretty much the definitive sound we create out on the road. If there’s a predictable song on the record, for me, this might be it. And I don’t think that’s Continue reading Kenny Chesney – Hemmingway’s Whiskey – Deluxe Edition

Taylor Swift – Mine – Video

Taylor Swift shows a more mature side in her new video for Mine. Taylor Swift depicts another scene from the modern-day princess fairytale in her new video for the already-hit single “Mine“. While the video will release next Friday, August 27th, sources say the video has a familiar theme. According to sources, the video follows Taylor through a romance, marriage and into a mothering role. According to the previews below, courtesy of CMT.com, it seems that source may be right! And here’s the full video! Taylor Swift – Mine – Full Video Taylor Swift   More CMT Music   More CMT Music Videos “Mine” is the first single off Taylor’s new album, “Speak Now”. Taylor Swift fans can pre-order “Speak Now” on SpeakNow13.com or wait for the official commercial release on October 25th. Country Music Photo Gallery

Bo Bice – You Take Yourself With You

Bo Bice releases his new video to AOL’s The Boot. American Idol success story, Bo Bice, releases the video for his newest single “You Take Yourself With You” to AOL’s The Boot this week. The chorus of the song is loosely based around something my Dad told me,” Bo tells The Boot. “My Dad would say, ‘Bo, in life, always treat people like you want to be treated, but don’t ever expect it back. Work hard every day and know that you have got to look yourself in the mirror. It doesn’t matter how far you go or how high you fly, you take yourself with you every day, and you’ve got to live with yourself. Bo will also appear on ESPN on August 23rd, performing the National Anthem for the highly anticipated Tennessee Titans vs. Arizona Cardinals football game, where the Titans will play for their fifth win in a row. Country Music Photo Gallery

Jamey Johnson – The Guitar Song

Jamey Johnson’s new double-disc album, The Guitar Song, takes a spin at the CMNB. Jamey Johnson knew he had big shoes to fill when his last album “That Lonesome Song” achieved such phenomenal success, and with his new double-disc album “The Guitar Song” he fills them and then some! Jamey Johnson’s big commercial success came at a time when country music fans were primed and ready for something authentic and true. His outlaw attitude, traditional country style, and tribute to the harsher side of a musician’s life was the perfect remedy for the sugary-sweet pop-country that was giving us all a cavity. When word came around that Jamey was going back into the studio, fans were all down on their knees just praying that he would continue on the musical path that he set himself on and he did just that. My first thought when I slipped “The Guitar Song” into my player was that I knew these songs already. With the exception of his excellent cover of Vern Gosdin‘s “Walkin’ the floor“, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The entire collection is refreshing, heartfelt, and gritty all at once. It’s definitely material that will transcend era’s and leave Jamey to be cited in the future as one of the greats because he fits into the category so well. “The Guitar Song” is the perfect example of storytelling through song, starting with the very first track. It sucks you in, brings you down, and lifts you right back out again, all with Jamey’s signature sound. Take a moment to watch Jamey talk about how this album came about: Jamey Johnson – The Guitar SongCountry Music Photo Gallery