Author Archives: Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

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.

“CMA Country Christmas” Lineup Announced

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“CMA Country Christmas” Lineup Announced

Just in time for the holidays, the Country Music Association has revealed performers for its 12th annual holiday special, “CMA Country Christmas.” First-time hosts, Gabby Barrett and Carly Pearce, will be joined by Jimmie Allen with Louis York & The Shindellas, BRELAND, Brett Eldredge, Lady A, Pistol Annies, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson for an intimate evening of holiday classics. “CMA Country Christmas” airs Monday, Nov. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM/ET) on ABC. For a sneak peek, watch the promo clip HERE.

Perfect For Winter – Kelsea Ballerini’s “Feel Your Way Through” Poetry Collection is Out Today!

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Kelsea Ballerini's "Feel Your Way Through" Poetry Collection

OUT TODAY: Two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum songwriter, producer and recent multiple CMA Award winner Kelsea Ballerini has released, Feel Your Way Through. Available at retailers and online today, the book is published as a Ballantine Hardcover by Ballantine—an imprint of Random House. The collection is available  HERE. Feel Your Way Through is already climbing the bestsellers charts and has reached Top 50 overall on Amazon, including #1 in the poetry category.

Carrie Underwood Releases Digital-Only Holiday Track, “Stretchy Pants,” Benefiting The Store

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Carrie Underwood delighted fans with a “Christmas Bonus” – a comedic digital-only holiday track, “Stretchy Pants,” released globally today.  The track is available here and is accompanied by a fun-filled animated video at stretchypantssong.com, created especially for the song. 

Randy Travis Releases New Song From the Vault and An Old Time Christmas (Deluxe Edition) Is Now Available for Preorder

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Randy Travis Releases New Song From the Vault and An Old Time Christmas (Deluxe Edition) Is Now Available for Preorder

Randy Travis is surprising fans with the release of a new Christmas song from the vault titled, “There’s a New Kid In Town.” This song, written by Keith Whitley, Curly Putman and Don Cook, will be featured on the upcoming remastered version of his classic Christmas album An Old Time Christmas, due out November 19. Originally released in 1989, the album is certified Gold by the RIAA and is the first Christmas record Travis ever released. In addition to “There’s a New Kid In Town,” fans will receive two additional never-before-heard songs from the vault. Listen to the never-before-released song here and pre-save/pre-order the album here!