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Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena is a freelance writer for both Country Music News and Country Music On Tour. Want to collab on some content? Email me. Want my rates for commercial promo work? Get them right here.

Alan Jackson Announces 2010 Fall Tour

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Alan Jackson has announced that he will be touring this fall with The Band Perry and Chris Young. Alan Jackson will be bringing along pals Chris Young, and The Band Perry on a nationwide tour this fall. The tour launches November 4th and is scheduled as follows: Alan Jackson Tour Dates: 09.23.2010 Springfield, MO JQH Arena 09.24.2010 Rockford, IL MetroCentre 09.25.2010 Hinckley, MN Grand Casino Hinckley 09.28.2010 Minot, ND Norsk Hostfest (7 p.m. show) 09.29.2010 Minot, ND Norsk Hostfest (1 p.m. show) 09.30.2010 Sioux City, IA Tyson Event Center 10.05.2010 Nashville, TN All for the Hall/Bridgestone Arena 11.04.2010 Sacramento, CA Arco Arena 11.05.2010 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theater 11.06.2010 Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center 11.11.2010 Hidalgo, TX State Farm Center 11.12.2010 Cedar Park, TX Cedar Park Center 11.13.2010 Kinder, LA The Pavillion at Coushatta 11.18.2010 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Coliseum 11.19.2010 Winston-Salem, NC LJV Memorial Coliseum 11.20.2010 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena Alan Jackson Tour Tickets.

Taylor Swift – Innocent – Video

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Taylor Swift turns disrespect into opportunity at the 2010 VMA’s with her performance of Innocent. Taylor Swift cemented herself in the hearts of fans worldwide as their poor little darling after the notorious Kanye West interruption on last year’s MTV Video Music Awards. But now it seems that rude disruption has become an opportunity for Taylor as she debuts her new song “Innocent” on last night’s award show. The song is clearly targeted towards Kanye with an introductory clip showing his burst onto the stage last year, and lyrics like “32 and still growing up”. The song is off her new album “Speak Now” and is an obvious message of forgiveness and acceptance, which are both good sentiments. 2010 MTV Video Music Awards – More VMA Video Good for Taylor, now can we put all this “I’mma let you finish” in the past?Country Music Photo Gallery

Jamey Johnson – The Guitar Song – Reviews

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Jamey Johnson’s double-disc album The Guitar Song is out tomorrow! Jamey Johnson‘s new album, “The Guitar Song“, comes out tomorrow! I know I’m excited about the release and completely in love with this 2-disc collection of authentic country music, but let’s see what the “big critics” have to say about it! Spin.com: The Guitar Song is structured as an uplifting journey from rot to redemption, Johnson still moves through these 25 tunes with an audible snarl. The9513.com: It’s symptomatic of Johnson’s genius that his more upbeat fare is just as compelling as his hard luck stories and tales of shattered love, a trick few artists can pull off… there are no weak spots, not one track that cries out to be jettisoned. The Wall Street Journal: It’s a stunning, varied and far-reaching set of 25 hardcore country songs, sonically and thematically integrated into a musical journey designed to be experienced, optimally, in sequence… The result mixes the spontaneity of live performance with crisp studio sound. Now who am I to argue with these guys? You can buy the album in stores, or grab it from digital retailers and see for yourself! More albums releasing on September 14th: Joey + Rory – Album Number Two (Sugar Hill) Robert Plant – Band of Joy (Rounder) Justin Townes Earle – Harlem River Blues (Blood) The SteelDrivers – Reckless (Rounder) Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore – Saints & Sinners (Remington Road Records / Virtual) James Otto – Shake What God Gave Ya (Warner)Country Music Photo Gallery

Happy Birthday Joe Don Rooney!

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Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts is celebrating a birthday today! Country Music News Blog wants to wish the ever-talented lead guitarist, Joe Don Rooney a big ole’ HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We’re sure he’s a happy man today after just celebrating the birth of his second child, daughter Raquel Blue, last week. Stay tuned to CMNB for more country music news and updates!Country Music Photo Gallery

Zac Brown Band – As She’s Walking Away – Official Video

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Zac Brown Band reminds you it’s never too late to say how you feel. Zac Brown Band is ready for their new album “You Get What You Give” to hit store shelves September 21st, and just to wet your appetite, here’s the official video for the first single, “As She’s Walking Away” with special guest Alan Jackson. Zac Brown Band   More CMT Music   More CMT Music Videos Country Music Photo Gallery

The Judds to Help Close Oprah’s Last Season

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Naomi and Wynonna Judd help Oprah kick off her final season on Daytime TV. As Oprah begins her 25th and final season on daytime TV, a few old friends come out to help her celebrate. Wynonna and Naomi are slated for Tuesday’s “Oprah” show, according to The Chicago Tribune, with Wy discussing her loss of a staggering 60 pounds. The edition was taped Sept. 3, according to a tweet from executive producer Sheri Salata, and the Judds talk a bit about what fans can expect with the Last Encore. The tour doesn’t kick off until Nov. 26, but they gave a 45-minute preview of it to launch the CMA Music Festival in June. The duo’s classic songs sounded basically the same, but they’ve been given different sonic textures. And that’s by design. “Some families do stay stuck in this ‘I remember you when you were this tall’ [nostalgia],” Wy says. “Well, I’m not this tall anymore. I’m not 18. I have two children, divorce, close to death — I’ve had all these experiences. I’m not the same person I was. So they need to see us where we are today. It’s why I’m doing ‘Oprah.’” The tour should be one of the most-talked-about events in country music during the holiday season, and it ends in Phoenix — the same city where they staged their millennium reunion concert on the final day of 1999. In the meantime, Wy put together a campaign of her own with Cracker Barrel. The stores are selling her 12-track album Love Heals. Also available: Wynonna sunglasses, a Wynonna journal and a Wynonna cosmetic bag. One other Wynonna-related item to look for this fall: the Christmas On Highway 101 DVD. Highway 101 racked up numerous awards during the 1980s, and the band shot the live holiday set in Concord, N.C. It’s slated for release Nov. 9, and Wy makes a special guest appearance.Country Music Photo Gallery

Carrie Underwood Press Conference Letdown

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Carrie Underwood makes a big hooplah about Olay? Carrie Underwood fans weren’t exactly thrilled with this morning’s press conference, and probably for good reason. After her obvious snub from the 2010 CMA’s, fans were expecting a new tour announcement, a new single, or even a simple statement congratulating the other nominees and wishing them the best. Heck, some even expected announcements of a baby to complete her year of family growth. Instead, they’re getting a commercial for cosmetics. That’s right, Carrie Underwood is holding a press conference to announce that she is endorsing Olay products, and will be their first “Celebrity Ambassador”. I think I will hold a press conference… in it I will announce that I prefer Folgers French Roast coffee, Subway over Quizno’s, and Dodge over Ford… Apparently commercial endorsements are the only thing press conference-worthy for Carrie this fall? Country Music Photo Gallery

Trace Adkins Giveaway

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Country Music News Blog is giving away Trace Adkins new album, Cowboy’s Back In Town. The internet’s biggest independent country music website is giving you the industry’s “Biggest” star! Country Music News Blog has 3 copies of Trace Adkins new album “Cowboy’s Back In Town” and we’re going to switch things up a bit. We will draw one winner at random from our email subscribers, one from our twitter followers, and one from our Facebook fans, so triple your chances of winning by adding yourself to all three! Can’t wait to win? Pick up “Cowboy’s Back In Town – Deluxe Edition” today on iTunes! *Winners will be selected by a random drawing from our email, twitter, and facebook subscribers on September 15th and notified individually. *Winners will be notified via their respective social networks/email and have 48 hours to confirm. *Prize provided by Universal Music Group/Show DogCountry Music Photo Gallery

Thompson Square – Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not – Video

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Thompson Square wastes no time asking Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not. The husband/wife duo, Thompson Square, received a good deal of complimentary criticism for their debut video “Let’s Fight” so it’s no surprise that they didn’t waste any time getting their sophomore single to the air. “Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not” hit CMT’s airwaves last week, and from the looks of things, this couple’s goin’ nowhere but up! Thompson Square   More CMT Music   More CMT Music Videos Country Music Photo Gallery