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Gwyneth Paltrow – Country Song

Gwyneth Paltrow as a country star? Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is no stranger to singing roles, as we can all remember from the karaoke-inspired film “Duets”, but now she’s entering a new arena with her release of “Country Song”. The track is one of many from the upcoming film by the same title, in which she co-stars alongside Tim McGraw, Garrett Hedlund, and Leighton Meester. Expect to see this on the big-screen December 22nd, just in time for Christmas. Take a listen! Country Music Photo Gallery

No Justice live at Billy Bob’s

No Justice to celebrate record deal and album release at a live show open to the public! No Justice, the rising sensation from Stillwater, OK is ready to celebrate the release of their new album, 2nd Avenue, and their recent signing to Carved Records. Rather than have some snooty label party, they want to celebrate the way they have always done things… with the fans that have supported them! No Justice will be having a celebration party this Friday, July 30th at Billy Bob’s in Texas. For tickets (which start at just $12) or more details, visit www.billybobstexas.com www.nojustice.com or the Official No Justice facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/No-Justice/15044649162?ref=ts Country Music Photo Gallery

Carrie Underwood – Lucky 13?

Carrie Underwood tops the charts for the 13th time with Undo It. Taylor Swift may tout the luck of the number 13, but it turns out it’s not so bad for Carrie Underwood either! Carrie’s celebrating her 13th Number One hit this week with the lover’s lament anthem “Undo It”. This is the third consecutive chart dominator from her highly succesful album “Play On”. The previous two were “Temporary Home” and “Cowboy Casanova”. Congratulations Carrie!

Is Ke$ha Going Country?

Pop star Ke$ha discusses the option of putting out a country album. Pop sensation Ke$ha (much to the dismay of country fans everywhere) has hinted that she may see a Jessica-Simpson-like crossover in her future. In a recent interview with Paper Mag, the starlett cites that that her plans in life may include some country music collabs, if not a whole album and then some. I’m really inspired by country music — my mom wrote country music — and I love Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash,” Ke$ha told Paper Mag. “I think at some point there might be some country collaborations or records in the future. But I’m also really digging being called, like half jokingly, a white girl rapper. I think it’s really funny and I’m going to ride that train for a little bit. Keep ridin that train hon, cause I don’t think there’s room at this station for any of that funny business! Country Music Photo Gallery

Win Sugarland Tickets!

Country Music News Blog is giving away tickets to see Sugarland LIVE! AEG Live, a live concert promotions and tour production company, is proud to present Sugarland touring nationwide. Sugarland is kicking off their Incredible Machine Tour beginning April 23rd, 2011. With Sugarland being one of the nation’s top-selling touring acts, we know that getting tickets to see them live is not always easy. That’s why we are THRILLED to extend the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to see Sugarland LIVE this fall! Country Music News Blog and AEG Live are giving away 1 pair of tickets to see Sugarland for each of the following dates: Sugarland w/ Randy Montana at Big Sandy Superstore Arena (Huntington, WV) September 16th, 2010 Sugarland w/ Little Big Town & Randy Montana John Paul Jones Arena (Charlottesville, VA) September 17th, 2010 Sugarland w/ Little Big Town & Randy Montana Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) September 23rd, 2010 To enter, join our Winners List by subscribing today! Can’t wait to win? Tickets for the Incredible Machine Tour are available at Ticketmaster.com. *Winners will be selected by random drawing of entries from within our Northeastern USA Subscribers on August 16th and notified individually. *Tickets will be held at will-call at the venue on the evening of the show for the lucky winners! *Prize provided by AEG Live, THE leading name in country concerts! Congratulations to the following winners! Enjoy the concert and make sure to come back and tell us about it! *Carol S of Columbus, OH *Debbie M of Stuarts Draft, VA *Jeanie Carte of Poca, WV Country Music Photo Gallery

Trace Adkins – Cowboy’s Back In Town

Trace Adkins new album, Cowboy’s Back in Town, is almost here! Trace Adkins fans are chomping at the bit to get a taste of his new album “Cowboy’s Back in Town”, and to be honest, so are we! The album releases nationwide on August 17th, but for those who can’t wait, here’s a sneak peek at the making of the video for “This Ain’t No Love Song”. This is the first single off the new album. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_fcNV9XcnU] For the completed video, check out Trace Adkins – This Ain’t No Love Song. This is Trace’s first release after joining Show Dog Universal Records, headed by Toby Keith. The album is vintage Trace Adkins, with songs ranging from those celebrating love, like the tender “Still Love You,” to those showcasing the rowdy side of country living, like the hilarious “Hold My Beer.” Adkins is at the top of his game vocally, and the album shows him re-emerging as a top-flight songwriter, as he penned the title track, “Cowboy’s Back In Town,” with friends Jeff Bates and Kenny Beard, who co-produced along with Michael Knox (Jason Aldean). He is joined by special guests Trailer Choir, whose cool-as-a-breeze vocals add the perfect touch to “Don’t Mind If I Don’t,” a song celebrating love as the perfect excuse to take it easy.

Trace Adkins – This Ain’t No Love Song – Video

Fresh from his new album, here’s Trace Adkin’s video for This Ain’t No Love Song. Trace Adkins sets us straight on his new tune “This Ain’t No Love Song”. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzegER-NapM] For more from Trace’s new album, and a behind the scenes look at the making of this video, check out Trace Adkins – Cowboy’s Back in Town.

Dierks Bentley and wife expecting!

Dierks Bentley and wife Cassidy expecting second child this winter! Congratulations are in order to Dierks Bentley, his wife Cassidy, and their daughter Evie as they prepare to welcome a new member to the family. The Bentley Family will grow by one this Christmas! When asked how big sister Evie feels about the coming baby, “She’s pretty obsessed with a baby doll she carries around now … We’ll see how she does with the real thing!” Bentley says.Country Music Photo Gallery

Miranda Lambert – Only Prettier

Is there a brewing feud between Miranda Lambert and Laura Bell Bundy? Miranda Lambert would certainly have you think so in the upcoming video for her hit track “Only Prettier”. The video releases exclusively on VEVO August 3rd, and on all other media outlets August 5th. In this piece, Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott rival against Kellie Pickler and Laura Bell Bundy as opposing 1950’s high school cliques. I for one can’t wait to watch!

Toby Keith Hosts WWE Raw

Toby Keith gets Raw! Toby Keith will be a special guest host on the Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment’s show “Monday Night Raw” this fall. The show will air October 25th on the USA Network at 9pm Eastern. This is one of many television appearances for Toby as he promotes the October 5th release of his new album “Bullets in the Gun”.