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About Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

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.

Zac Brown Band New Album

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Okay all you Zac Brown Band fans, they have a new album expected out this fall. According to Billboard, the majority of Zac Brown Band’s second album is complete. Guitarist-Keyboardist Coy Bowles revealed some information about the new album. “I would say 85% of the album is already cut.” He went on further to say that the new album “steps in a direction of maturity without going over people’s heads. It’s been seasoned a little bit, its still the same wine, just couple years older and it tastes a little sweeter.” Personally, I am anxiously waiting the release of this new album and have no doubt it will be just as amazing as their first.Country Music Photo Gallery

Laura Bell Bundy at The Grand Ole Opry

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Laura Bell Bundy at The Grand Ole Opry? Ridiculous! Last Saturday night, Laura Bell Bundy, debuted on the stage of The Grand Ole Opry. How long has Bundy been in the country music industry? I don’t know, maybe all of five minutes! What considerations are looked at before an artist is asked to perform on The Opry? I’m thinking with the latest guest appearance, not much. I mean we are talking about a stage that Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, and George Jones have performed on. So, someone please enlighten me as to why this girl deserves such an honor?Country Music Photo Gallery

Uncle Kracker:Happy Hour – The South River Road Sessions

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Uncle Kracker, Top Dog/Atlantic recording artist, will debut a 6 track release for country music fans next month. Uncle Kracker, A.K.A Matthew Shafer, has worked with both Kenny Chesney (When The Sun Goes Down) and Kidd Rock (All Summer Long.) Happy Hour – The South River Road Sessions are revised tracks originally found on Uncle Kracker’s acclaimed 2009 album, “HAPPY HOUR.” “I’ve always had a genuine passion for country. I think that audiences appreciate that, and that’s why they’re giving me a chance,” Uncle Kracker explains. “Country music was one of the types of music I grew up with, so elements of it naturally come out in my songwriting. Listening to a lot of my songs – all the way back to ‘Follow Me’ – I feel like I’ve been making country music for years.” Country Music fans make sure to tune in to the 2010 CMT Music Awards, set for broadcast Wednesday, June 9th on CMT to watch Uncle Kracker celebrate the release of “Happy Hour – The South River Road Sessions.” Kracker will also be among the star-studded line-up appearing in Nashville at the annual CMA Music Festival, scheduled for June 13th at the festival’s Riverfront Park Stage. Track Listing: 1. Smile 2. Good To Be Me (featuring Kid Rock) 3. Me Again (featuring Jesse Lee) 4. I’m Not Leaving 5. Living The Dream 6. Letter to My DaughtersCountry Music Photo Gallery

2010 CMT Director Of The Year

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Below are the nominees for Director of the Year! Leave us a comment with your prediction, and watch the 2010 CMT Music Awards live June 9th! Director: Deaton Flanigen Videos: “Temporary Home” – Carrie Underwood “The Truth” – Jason Aldean “All I Ask for Anymore” – Trace Adkins “Red White and Pink-Slip Blues” – Hank Williams Jr. “Why Don’t We Just Dance” – Josh Turner “Eight Second Ride” – Jake Owen “Shuttin’ Detroit Down” – John Rich “Work Hard, Play Harder” – Gretchen Wilson Director: Chris Hicky Videos: “Hurry Home” – Jason Michael Carroll “Bonfire” – Craig Morgan “I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes” – Dierks Bentley “Kiss a Girl” – Keith Urban “Only You Can Love Me This Way” – Keith Urban “White Liar” – Miranda Lambert “The Man I Want to Be” – Chris Young “Small Town USA” – Justin Moore “Whistlin’ Dixie” – Randy Houser Director: Shaun Silva Videos: “Indian Summer” – Brooks & Dunn “Out Last Night” – Kenny Chesney “Rain Is a Good Thing” – Luke Bryan “Here Comes Goodbye” – Rascal Flatts “Summer Nights” – Rascal Flatts “Living for the Night” – George Strait “Nightswimming/Joey” – Sugarland “Keep You” – Sugarland “I’m Alive” – Kenny Chesney “Do I” – Luke Bryan Director: Roman White Videos: “It’s Just That Way” – Alan Jackson “Mister Officer” – Jypsi “You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift “Fifteen” – Taylor Swift “Didn’t Know You Know How Much I Loved You” – Kellie Pickler “Best Days of Your Life” – Kellie Pickler “Hillbilly Bone” – Blake Shelton “Skinny Dippin’” – Whitney Duncan Country Music Photo Gallery

2010 CMT USA Weekend Breakthrough Video Of The Year

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Below are the nominees for USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year! Leave us a comment with your prediction, and watch the 2010 CMT Music Awards live June 9th! » Video: “A Little More Country Than That” Artist: Easton Corbin » Video: “Do I” Artist: Luke Bryan » Video: “Giddy On Up” Artist: Laura Bell Bundy » Video: “Keep On Lovin’ You” Artist: Steel Magnolia Country Music Photo Gallery

2010 CMT Performance Video Of The Year

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Below are the nominees for Performance Video of the Year! Leave us a comment with your prediction, and watch the 2010 CMT Music Awards live June 9th! » Video: Consider Me Gone (from Invitation Only) Artist: Reba McEntire » Video: Lookin’ for a Good Time (from the 2009 CMT Music Awards) Artist: Lady Antebellum » Video: Southern Voice (from Invitation Only) Artist: Tim McGraw » Video: “Temporary Home (from Invitation Only)” Artist: Carrie Underwood » Video: Then (from the 2009 CMT Music Awards) Artist: Brad Paisley Country Music Photo Gallery

2010 CMT Collaborative Video Of The Year

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Below are the nominees for Collaborative Video of the Year! Leave us a comment with your prediction, and watch the 2010 CMT Music Awards live June 9th! » Video: “Best Days of Your Life” Artist: Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift » Video: “Heaven” Artist: Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams » Video: “Hillbilly Bone” Artist: Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins » Video: “I’m Alive” Artist: Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews Country Music Photo Gallery