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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.

Alan Jackson: SoundCheck

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Alan Jackson’s Freight Train stops at the SoundCheck station! Country powerhouse Alan Jackson drives his ‘Freight Train‘ to Soundcheck! Watch Alan perform new songs from his 16th studio album, including the hit single ‘It’s Just That Way.’ Plus, Alan’s opening up to Soundcheck about the pressures of performing, and the personal new tune he wrote about his daughter leaving home.You can pick up the Freight Train album at the end of the month! Tune to SoundCheck for more!Country Music Photo Gallery

Martina McBride:Lilith Fair

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Martina McBride to join Lilith Fair 2010 Martina McBride will join Miranda Lambert, Dixie Chicks, Sugarland, and several others for the 2010 Lilith Fair. Sarah McLachlan created this  female-oriented festival which will make its return in 2010.  The Lilith Fair started in 1997 and ran through 1999. It will feature an array of diverse artists from Kelly Clarkson to The Go-Go’s and will hit a number of cities this summer. The official media sponsor of The Lilith Tour will be ABC.Country Music Photo Gallery

Lady Antebellum: Webisode Wednesday Episode 96

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Lady Antebellum takes you behind the scenes during their appearances on The Today Show, ABC Radio, the VH1 Top 20 Countdown and The Late Show with David Letterman. And see Lady A’s excitement when they meet the creator of their favorite show. Also, be sure to check out details on how to win a flip cam from Lady A to celebrate their upcoming 100th Webisode! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjEUdmFE0So] Country Music Photo Gallery

Jason Aldean:The Truth

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Jason Aldean celebrates with Music Row his latest number 1, “The Truth.” Jason Aldean‘s latest NO. 1 single,” The Truth,” co-written by Ashley Monroe was celebrated on Monday at BMI headquarters in Nashville.  Arriving in his usual checkered shirt, worn-out looking jeans, and a baseball cap Aldean helped celebrate the success of Monroe’s first chart-topper.Jason first heard the demo of “The Truth” in his car, and decided immediately that he wanted to record it. “From day one,” Aldean said, “it was my favorite song on the record.” Monroe began her musical career at Dollywood Theme Park singing five times a week. After recording an album that never got released due to label changes, Monroe decided to focus on her song writing skills. Ree Guyer Buchanan’s publishing company signed Monroe at the age of 17. Monroe thanked her mother and several others for assisting her to getting to this point. “Jason, it still gives me a chill. Sometimes I forget I wrote it, and I just sing along.” Monroe said. Kudos to Jason and Ashley.Country Music Photo Gallery

Melissa Peterman’s First Comedy Special

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Melissa Peterman’s debute stand-up comedy special to air on CMT on March 12th. Melissa Peterman: Am I the Only One? was shot  near Nashville’s Music Row at the historic Belcourt Theatre . This will be a one-hour special where Peterman shares stories about working on the Reba TV series as well as interaction with the audience, and digital shorts. This comedy special is set to air during the week of CMT’s Big New Comedy Week beginning March 12th at 10p.m. ET/PT.Country Music Photo Gallery

Toby Keith I Love This Bar and Grill: Thackerville

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Toby Keith is opening a new “I Love This Bar and Grill” Restaurant today at 3pm. Toby Keith’s new restaurant is located at the WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The entertainment venue will house 16 HDTVs,   two big screens, more than 100 pieces of Toby memorabilia, and will offer live music and dancing. There will also be on display a Toby Keith custom motorcycle and half of the Ford truck that Toby drove in the movie, “Beer For My Horses.” Southern home cooking will be the focus for the menu.Country Music Photo Gallery

Carrie Underwood: Play on Tour

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Carrie Underwood’s Play on Tour to begin on March 11th in Reading, Pennsylvania. Carrie Underwood has added several more tour dates in June to her Play on Tour. Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia will open the shows. Underwood’s team just wrapped set creation and stage production rehearsal in Mobile, AL this last weekend. Sources say the two week project brought over one million dollars of revenue to the town. Kudos to team Underwood for bringing some much needed money to the community.Country Music Photo Gallery

Zac Brown Band: Pass the Jar

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Zac Brown Band to release live CD/DVD Combo, Pass the Jar, on May 4th. Zac Brown Band fans will be able to get a little taste of the group’s live show just in time for summer. This live DVD/2-CD set was recorded on Southern Ground/Atlantic at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta in October. The DVD will feature 18 performances with several guest appearances including Kid Rock, Little Big Town, and Joey & Rory. The CD will offer six additional songs as well as audio from the DVD.Country Music Photo Gallery

Matt Kennon: The Call

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Matt Kennon set to release debut EP “The Call” on March 9th. Matt Kennon’s EP will be available from several digital outlets such as iTunes and Amazon.com which includes the title track along with “The Man I Used To Be” and “Some People Piss Me Off”, two tracks from Kennon’s forthcoming debut album. “I’m just really excited to get this EP out there and be able to share some more of my record with people who have been introduced to my music through “The Call”,” explains Kennon. “I think these three songs will give people a pretty good sense of what I’m all about.” BamaJam Records through RED Distribution set to release Kennon’s self-titled debut album on May 11th.Country Music Photo Gallery