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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.

Free Country Concerts in Las Vegas During the 2010 ACM’s

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Free Concerts on Freemont featured during ACM week. CBS will air the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 18th to a national audience. Free concerts will take place on Freemont Street in Las Vegas during “The Week Vegas Goes Country” two days prior to the ACM’s award show. Featured artists are Top New Artist Category Winners Luke Bryan, Joey + Rory and Gloriana as well as Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert. Downtown Vegas will host the concerts and will have two separate stages for the artists to perform on. Lineup for the two night country concert entertainment are as follows: Friday, April 16, 2010 7:00-7:30pm Emily West 1st Street Stage 7:45-8:25pm The Band Perry 1st Street Stage 8:40-9:30pm Danny Gokey 3rd Street Stage 9:45-10:30pm David Nail (Single Record of the Year Nominee) 1st Street Stage 10:45-Midnight Lady Antebellum (Top ACM Nominee with 7 Nods) 3rd Street Stage Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:00-7:30pm Joey + Rory 1st Street Stage (Top Vocal Duo Nominee & Top New Vocal Duo winner)* 7:45-8:25pm Gloriana (Top New Vocal Group winner)* 1st Street Stage 8:40-9:25pm Randy Rogers Band (Top Vocal Group Nominee) 3rd Street Stage 9:40-10:30 Luke Bryan (Top New Solo Vocalist winner)* 1st Street Stage 10:45-Midnight Miranda Lambert (ACM Nominee with 6 Nods) 3rd Street StageCountry Music Photo Gallery

Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum Pre-Sale Tickets!

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Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum tickets are available for fan club pre-sale starting today! Tim McGraw’s “Southern Voice” Tour presale tickets are available before they are available to the general public at mcgrawfan.com. Pre-sale tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 6th. Lady Antebellum will be a special guest on the entire tour. The Lost Trailers will open shows from February 11th – April 10th while Love And Theft will open from April 11th – August 7th. Here are the newest set of Tim McGraw tour dates that will be up for pre-sale during the next week. DATE CITY VENUE 5/22/10 Portland, OR Rose Garden 6/12/10 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center 6/26/10 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre 7/16/10 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre 7/17/10 Boston, MA Comcast CenterCountry Music Photo Gallery

Shooter Jennings talks about Black Ribbons

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Check what Shooter Jennings has to say about his new album Black Ribbons in this video from TrueCountry.TV! I’m countin’ down the hours till I get to see Shooter Jennings live with Memphis rockers Lucero tomorrow night at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa. To prepare myself for this much rock, I thought I’d share an interview clip where Shooter sits down with TrueCountry.TV and talks about his new album Black Ribbons. This whole album to me is a GREAT example of what DIY music is all about! See you tomorrow night Shooter! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVs8ip7ePv0]Country Music Photo Gallery

Country Thunder 2010 Updates!

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Country Thunder cranks up in less than 3 weeks and you don’t want to miss it! So, dust of your cowboy boots and get ready to kick up your heels at the best party Arizona has to offer! Country Thunder 2010 is almost here! Get the party started with Gary Allan and Miranda Lambert! Ladies get serenaded by superstars Kevin Costner and Keith Urban! And you can’t miss legend Willie Nelson and the always entertaining Kid Rock. All that and so much more – it’s a weekend you can’t miss! Tickets are selling like hot cakes! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the biggest and best country music festival in the South West! Get your ticket for the music, but stay for the party! Book your spot in the new Crown Camping and be close to the stars and all the action at the summer’s hottest event! Country Thunder is giving away a brand new Harley Davidson Motorcycle! Great music, beautiful scenery, and lots of great new friends – what other reason do you need to come to Country Thunder in April? A brand new Harley Davidson, signed by the performers at this year’s festival is another huge reason to come out this year. But don’t forget that warm feeling you will get from helping to raise money for a good cause! Country Thunder has teamed up with the 100 Club of Arizona, and Superstition Harley Davidson in hopes to raise $100,000 for the non-profit group that provides assistance to the men, women and families of public safety. A Harley Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train, will be raffled off to help reach the 100 Club’s goal. For a chance to win, buy your tickets in person at Superstition Harley Davidson or via phone by calling the 100 Club of Arizona at 602-485-0100. Tickets will also be available on-site at Country Thunder in the 100 Club tent. Cost of Raffle Tickets; (1) Ticket is $10, (3) Tickets are $20, (8) Tickets are $50. The winner will be posted on the 100 Club website Monday April the 19th. Drop your worries, and hurry to Florence, Arizona! Let the countdown begin to the hottest party this summer, Country Thunder 2010!Country Music Photo Gallery

Billy Currington Goes Gold

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Billy Currington receives number #1 honors and album goes gold. Currington’s single,”That’s How Country Boys Roll,” awarded #1 honors and his album “Little Bit of Everything” goes gold. Currington and Carson Chamberlain produced the album “Little Bit of Everything.” With marketing sales exceeding 500k units, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded Currington Gold Certification yesterday. Also, Currington received honors for single “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” which earlier this month climbed to #1. This became Currington’s 3rd consecutive chart-topper and fifth overall.Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney’s Summer In 3D Preview!

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Take a look behind the scenes at the making of Kenny Chesney’s “Summer in 3D”! Kenny Chesney fans may not be able to see him live in concert this summer as he is technically taking this tour season off, but you can still get the concert experience by seeing Kenny on the big screen in full 3D!!! Here’s a sneak peek; [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRre6pagl_c&feature=player_embedded]Country Music Photo Gallery

Country Throwdown Tour 2010

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The Country Throwdown Tour will begin May 13th and run through June 20th. Fans and music lovers got a sneak peak of what to expect during the Country Throwdown Tour at the Bluebird Cafe last Wednesday in Nashville. Eight talented singer/songwriters are featured on this tour: Ashley Ray Brad Tursi Dave Pahanish Jedd Hughes Sarah Buxton Walker Hayes Heather Morgan. They will be playing in the Bluebird Café Tent during the entire Throwdown Tour.  These artists will perform an intimate “In the Round”-type sets in the Bluebird Café Tent throughout the day, as well as play nightly on a specially designed stage. Headliners for this tour are: Montgomery Gentry Jamey Johnson Little Big Town Jack Ingram. Additional artists scheduled to appear are Eric Church, the Eli Young Band, Jonathan Singleton & The Grove, Lost Trailers, Ryan Bingham and Emily West, with more artists to be announced.Country Music Photo Gallery