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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.

Toby Keith Concert Tour – American Ride Tour Dates

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Toby Keith announces the 2010 American Ride Tour presented by Ford F1 Series! Toby Keith has finally announced his summer concert schedule! While dates have not been etched in stone, we’ve got the cities Toby will be stopping at this summer. The American Ride Tour presented by Ford F-Series will make friends in the following towns: 2010 Toby Keith Concert Stops: Albuquerque, NM Atlanta, GA Boise, ID Boston, MA Charleston, SC Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Darien Lake, NY Denver, CO Detroit, MI Fresno, CA Hartford, CT Holmdel, NJ Indianapolis, IN Kansas City, MO Las Cruses, NM Mountain View, CA New York, NY Omaha, NE Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Pikeville, KY Pittsburgh, PA Portland, OR Raleigh, NC Sacramento, CA Salt Lake City, UT San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA Scranton, PA Seattle, WA St. Louis, MO St. Paul, MN Tampa, FL Vancouver, BC Virginia Beach, VA Washington DC West Palm Beach, FLCountry Music Photo Gallery

One week until the world goes Haywire!

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Josh Turner’s brand new album, Haywire, hits store shelves one week from today! Josh Turner is ready to release a deluxe version of his new album, Haywire, on February 9th. The deluxe version will include the 11 songs that appear on the standard version (also in stores on February 9) as well as two previously unreleased songs and live audio tracks of his hits “Your Man” and “Long Black Train.” There will also be digital elements that include the music video for the debut single “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and behind the scenes footage of Turner in the recording studio discussing every song on the album. Here’s a taste! In addition, Turner will be featured on the Great American Country network’s one-hour Origins series (airdates/times below). During the special, Turner shares personal stories about his musical journey from Hannah, SC to Nashville and how he and his wife Jennifer have adjusted to touring with their two sons, Hampton (age 3) and Colby (7 months). The show also features an intimate performance taped at the famed Loveless Barn. Turner’s “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” the first single from HAYWIRE, broke into the Top Ten this week. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart. GAC’s Origins airdates/times: * February 09, 2010 10:00 PM ET * February 10, 2010 2:00 AM ET * February 10, 2010 10:00 AM ET * February 10, 2010 5:00 PM ET * February 14, 2010 11:00 AM ET * February 14, 2010 8:00 PM ET * February 14/15, 2010 Midnight ET Country Music Photo Gallery

Kiss Country Chili Cookoff 2010

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Hot music, hot chili, and cold cold beer at the Kiss Country Chili Cookoff! Last weekend was the Kiss Country Chili Cookoff in Ft Lauderdale, FL. The festival featured some of the region’s hottest, and I DO mean HOTTEST chili makers as well as Nashvillle’s finest entertainment. Roving reporter Lisa Pirro covered the event and caught up with rising country music sensation, Gloriana for a quick interview: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGhxTzC6iZU] More from the 2010 Kiss Country Chili Cookoff: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGmnkrAqbuM]Country Music Photo Gallery

Carrie Underwood to sing National Anthem at 2010 Superbowl

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Carrie Underwood to open the 2010 Superbowl! Oklahoma sweetheart Carrie Underwood will kick off the 2010 Superbowl with her performance of the National Anthem. Now do you think she’s a Colts fan or is her voice ringin’ out for the Saints? The halftime show this year features rock & roll legends, The Who. Catch the game Sunday February 7th!Country Music Photo Gallery

Laura Bell Bundy Saddles Up!

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Laura Bell Bundy saddles up for the ride of a lifetime as her video skyrockets to the top of CMT.com’s play requests. Since its premiere, the music video for Laura Bell Bundy‘s debut single, “Giddy On Up” has become the most-streamed video at CMT.com. In this video interview, the Kentucky native talks about working with director Shane Drake in planning the production. Drake won video of the year honors at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards for his work on Panic at the Disco’s “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” and has directed music videos for Paramore, Plain White T’s, Flo Rida, Timbaland and Gym Class Heroes. The Making of “Giddy On Up” Laura Bell Bundy | Laura Bell Bundy Photos | Giddy On Up Watch Laura Bell Bundy’s Debut Video Now! Laura Bell Bundy   More CMT Music   More CMT Music Videos Country Music Photo Gallery

LeAnn Rimes does double duty: Two albums in the works!

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LeAnn Rimes is back in the studio working on two separate albums! After a long wait and a lot of drama, die-hard fans will be happy to hear that LeAnn Rimes is back in the studio and diligently working on not one but TWO new albums! The first is the expected album of brand new material, while the second is expected to be a collection of cover tunes originally sang by male vocalists. The album of covers will be produced by country sensation Vince Gill, and is expected in stores in June.Country Music Photo Gallery

George Strait & Reba postpone two shows due to weather

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George Strait and Reba McEntire have postponed shows in Virginia and Tennessee due to freezing conditions. George Strait, Reba McEntire, and Lee Ann Womack are taking the weekend off after forecasters announced oncoming snow storms and freezing conditions that would strongly affect both the attendance and safety of fans in both Knoxville, TN and Charlottesville, VA. The Knoxville show has been rescheduled for April 2nd at the Thompson Boling Arena. The Charlottesville concert will now take place April 3rd at the John Paul Jones Arena.Country Music Photo Gallery

Josh Gracin Live Packs a Punch!

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Josh Gracin shows fans that no matter the size of the crowd they’re sure to get a hell of a show! Josh Gracin played here at the Cherokee Casino in Siloam Springs saturday night, and I had the pleasure of being in that smaller crowd. Since we haven’t heard much new out of the Gracin camp in a while I wasn’t sure what to expect. Being my first “casino show” I’ll be honest… I really wasn’t expecting much at all. I walk in the casino and head to the bar… not nearly as crowded as I had expected, but definitely more than your average Saturday night. Paul Bogart’s band was just going on break so I settled in thinking “Here’s another cover band with a 2 hour set… what a way to set the mood”.  But when they came back on my mood was set straight right away! The band was fired up and playin hot! Besides a couple covers (we’re talkin good covers… not mustang sally!) their set was mostly original music played with passion and a good spirit of fun as well. By the time Josh Gracin came on stage, the bar had filled to overflowing, the drinks were pouring heavy, and I was ready. Now I can go on and on about the details, but let me just tell you this was NOT what I expected for a “casino show”. The band was lively, the crowd was DEFINITELY into it, and Josh was just making full use of every inch of that stage without missing a note or beat in his songs. Another surprise was his performance of some new material! Rumor has it Josh is working on a new album but details are still pending. I for one, can’t wait! For pictures from the show, you can find us on twitter/twitpic under DHCountryMusic! Thanks to Josh Gracin for a hell of a show, and on another note, kudos to his band for staying after and havin a few rounds with the fans!Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley to Headline New England Country Music Festival at Gillette Stadium

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Brad Paisley announces he will be headlining the 2010 New England Country Music Festival at Gillette Stadium! For six years running, the New England Country Music Festival at Gillette Stadium has been the hottest summer concert in New England, selling out the stadium in as little as 15 minutes. Today Kraft Entertainment announced that the New England Country Music Festival will return for a seventh year in 2010, featuring an incomparable lineup of country music’s hottest artists, including 12-time Academy of Country Music Award winner Brad Paisley. Tickets to the August 21 show will go on sale Saturday, Jan. 30. Paisley, touring in support of his eighth album, American Saturday Night, will be joined by platinum-selling recording artist Jason Aldean, country cross-over sensation Darius Rucker, award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Evans and rising country star Easton Corbin. The New England Country Music Festival is the largest concert series in New England, selling out Gillette Stadium in each of its six years. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.Country Music Photo Gallery

Josh Turner Live at Soundcheck

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Josh Turner is cutting loose and cuttin’ a rug live at Soundcheck! Josh Turner returns to the Soundcheck stage to introduce his new album, ‘Haywire.’ The southern boy shares a set of new songs, including the hit single ‘Why Don’t We Just Dance,’ and talks about success, fans, and his surprising new cover of the Don Williams classic, ‘I Wouldn’t Be A Man.’ Watch for the full Josh Turner Soundcheck Performance at the official SoundCheck site, and in the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrnX8sqKfRw&feature=player_embedded]Country Music Photo Gallery