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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.

Country Music Celebrates Thanksgiving

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Country music stars reveal their Thanksgiving plans. Find out what Taylor Swift, Wynonna, Billy Currington The Carter Twins, and more are doing to kick off their holiday season! 1. Nashville-based country group Brokedown Cadillac have confirmed plans to perform for the troops during a Thanksgiving week tour of military bases in Iraq. The group will head overseas this week for the tour, which runs from November 21-30 and they will be joined by a select group of Hooters Girls from around the U.S. 2. Billy Currington has been added as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performer which airs on NBC 11/26 – Taking to the sky for the first time this year will be the lovable and oh-so-ticklish Pillsbury Doughboy*; America’s favorite clown Ronald McDonald*; the web-slinger Spider-Man*, and the top mouse on deck, Sailor Mickey Mouse. 3. The Carter Twins have also recorded Let it Snow for A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS VOLUME 7, benefitting Special Olympics. Their video for the track will debut Thanksgiving weekend. 4. Wynonna Judd will be kicking off her Classic Country Christmas tour immediately following thanksgiving, with a resurged interest after announcing that she may be touring WITH mom next year! 5. Taylor Swift will be featured on NBC’s “People of the Year” special, airing Thanksgiving night. 6. Chris Daughtry will be performing at the halftime show for the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. While he may not be a country performer, his recent CMA duet with Vince Gill for the song “Tennessee Line” makes him a person of interest. And that’s all we’ve got for now fans, so stuff the bird, set your DVR’s and enjoy the holiday with family, friends, and good country music!Country Music Photo Gallery

Keith Urban Nominated for Country Music Awards in Australia

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Keith Urban is riding high as he is nominated for another CMA, this time in Australia! Fresh off his American CMA wins, Keith Urban is hitting the red carpet down under! Keith s up for “Male Artist Of The Year,” “Album Of The Year,” (for “Defying Gravity”) “Single Of The Year” (for “Kiss A Girl”) and “APRA (Australian Performing Right Association) Song Of The Year” (for “Why’s It Feel So Long”). Good luck Keith! In other Keith Urban News, you can now pre-order Keith’s 2010 calendar and help support St Judes Children’s Research Hospital at www.keithurbanfans.com through November 30th.Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney in 3D

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Kenny Chesney releases the trailer for his 3D movie “Kenny Chesney:Summer in 3D” Soon you will get to see Kenny Chesney in true-to-life form on the big screen which is cool, but even cooler is that it will be in 3D! Kenny is releasing a trailer today that previews his 3D special “Kenny Chesney:Summer in 3D” in conjunction with Sony Pictures. The film is expected to give fans the full concert experience as if they were really there. (I wonder if that comes complete with flip-flops, sand and beach balls?) The film is expected to hit select theaters in April of 2010 which will help tide fans over until Kenny gets back out on tour. According to Chesney: “It’s amazing to me how intense this footage is. It’s me in a way I’ve never seen myself – and I can’t wait to share it with my fans. I put all of myself into my shows, a lot of heart and sweat and stuff most people might not think is all that important, but I do… and always have. This film captures every little detail in a way that makes it even more important than I thought it was when we were working on it, and it makes my fans even more in my face than when I’m onstage, which is great! So I am completely thrilled that there’s something we’re able to give people a taste of the film with. Obviously, it’s not 3-D, but it’s pretty invested in what JOE THOMAS, the director, is trying to help us capture. APRIL is a long way away, and I know I don’t want to wait that long to let people get a peak at what we’re doing.” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjUzzHDYyHg] Kenny Chesney:Summer in 3DCountry Music Photo Gallery

Faith Hill Dumps Manager

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In a surprise statement from Faith Hill and Gary Borman, the team announces they are splitting up after 16 successful years. Faith Hill and manager Gary Borman have confirmed that they are parting ways. Faith Hill has made no specific statements as to why the team is splitting up after 16 highly successful years. In a joint statement, they said the following: “We are so proud of what we have achieved together over the past 16 years. We love each other like a sister and a brother, but have made the difficult choice to dissolve our professional relationship.” Gary is currently also managing Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum however, so I would imagine his plate is already quite full. Perhaps with a new manager we will hear new music from Faith? Country Music Photo Gallery

Taylor Swift discusses life at fifteen

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Taylor Swift’s song “Fifteen” becomes the center of a radio special aimed at parents and teens discussing the challenges of young adulthood. Taylor Swift is the talk of radio DJ’s everywhere but now she’s doing the talking. Taylor Swift is hosting a 27 minute special that discusses the challenges of being a young teenager in today’s society titled “Fifteen: The Times & Trials of the American Teenager“. This public service special is aimed at parents and teenagers, and will include a round table discussion featuring teenagers and commentary from a high school guidance counselor . Taylor will also share the inspiration behind her hit song “Fifteen”. The special is scheduled to air nationwide during the weekends of November 21st & 22nd, November 28th & 29th and December 5th & 6th. Stay tuned for a list of stations that will be airing the special!Country Music Photo Gallery

Lady Antebellum Does It Again!

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Lady Antebellum celebrates after their 2nd single reaches #1! Lady Antebellum, winners of the 2009 CMA Awards’ “Group of the Year” celebrates the milestone of their 2nd #1 hit with “I need you now”. They performed this song during the CMA’s to a flawless perfection, introducing many who don’t listen to country radio on a daily basis to the unique harmony and gripping talent the group displays. Congratulations to Lady A and all their fans for supporting such a great group! Country Music Photo Gallery

Live Commentary from the 2009 Country Music Awards

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Here’s our gut reaction to the Country Music Awards tonight as it was happening! Find out more by following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dhcountrymusic. Sorry ahead of time that this is so jumbled… real-time news doesn’t wait for you to get all dolled up! * As a longtime Judds fan I’m a little freaked out about how freakishly alien they look! * Kellie Pickler looks WAY more comfortable as a redhead! * @TodaysCountry Love Love LOVED The little boy’s suit! * How on earth is Jennifer Nettles WALKING in that dress??? #cmaawards * Martina McBride looks like a greek goddess! #cmaawards * @WesternGlamour Agreed, besides, I’ve always seen Jennifer as more of a function over fashion kinda gal. * @Miranda_Lambert can you GET any more adorable??? #cmaawards * Faith Hill is certainly makin 40-somethin look fantastic! #cmaawards * Kimberly Williams Paisley has stolen the red carpet show! ABSOLUTELY Stunning! #cmaawards * RT @Ottomaniac: Was Tim McGraw wearing guyliner & manscara?!!! * Time to cut over to ABC for teh 43rd Annual #cmaawards! Taylor Swift will be opening the show! * Taylor, still so shaky and a lil shrill when performing live… good use of the stage though #cmaawards * I swear Carrie Underwood went through the classic country closet and stole only the BEST dresses! #cmaawards * Wow… not 5 minutes in and already a dig on #kanye #cmaawards * Brad Paisley sounds SO much more comfortable hosting this year! #cmaawards * @TrueCountry_TV Come out next year.. we’ll make a party of it! * Did Brad & Carrie just imply that Kid Rock stinks? #cmaawards * Is that Billy Currington’s funeral suit? #cmaawards * And Lady Antebellum wins Single of the Year!!!! #cmaawards * RT @countryondemand: last CMA performance ever by B&D? I doubt that! #cmaawards

Country Music Award Winners 2009

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The winners for the 2009 Country Music Awards are: This year’s on-the-spot coverage of the 2009 Country Music Awards is brought to you by Country Music On Tour your DEDICATED country concert ticket source! Single of the Year – “I Run To You” Lady Antebellum w/ producers Victoria Shaw & Paul Worley Song of the Year – “In Color” Jamey Johnson, James Otto and Lee Thomas Miller Vocal Group of the Year – Lady Antebellum New Artist of the Year – Darius Rucker Album of the Year – “Fearless” Taylor Swift Vocal Duo of the Year – Sugarland Male Vocalist of the Year – Brad Paisley Female Vocalist of the Year – Taylor Swift Entertainer of the Year– Taylor Swift Musician of the Year – Mac McAnally Musical Event of the Year – “Start A Band” Brad Paisley & Keith Urban Video of the Year – “Love Story” Taylor Swift