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Taylor Swift Partners with Keds Shoes

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Keds Releases Taylor Swift Inspired RED Shoes. We’re already excited about Taylor Swift‘s new album Red being released on October 22nd, and that day also brings us new Red-inspired Keds shoes! Fans of “You Belong with Me” know that while the other girl wears high heels, Taylor proudly wears her sneakers! Well, these limited edition sneakers, called “Champions” officially mark Swift’s new sponsorship with Keds! “I’m so excited to be partnering with Keds. I’ve been a fan for years because they have two of my favorite elements of great style – they’re classic and effortless.” -Taylor Swift Better snatch ’em up while you can because these shoes are only available from TaylorSwift, Keds, and a few others!

Randy Travis and Avett Brothers on Crossroads

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Randy Travis and The Avett Brothers Meet Up for CMT Crossroads. Country music staple Randy Travis joins forces with the folksy Avett Brothers on CMT Crossroads. Tune in on Friday, November 23rd (11pm et/pt) to watch the guys meet and “swap” songs! Crossroads pairs two artists we love and provides the chance for them to try on the other group’s songs for size. This episode will actually be the first time Travis has met the Avett Brothers. We’re excited to hear some of our favorite country songs restyled by the Avett Brothers, and Travis will take his turn with some of their folk/pop jams. This is for real, y’all! For more information, visit CMT. WATCH Randy Travis’s “Everything and All” Official Music Video. WATCH The Avett Brothers’ “Live and Die” Official Music Video.

Kristen Kelly Working on EP

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Kristen Kelly Working on EP, to be Released Soon. Kristen Kelly‘s new self-titled EP will be released on October 30th via Arista Nashville. Her hit single “Ex-Old Man” left us ready for more great music. “I am so excited to share more of my new music with my fans. This music is a culmination of years of blood, sweat and tears. Every song is a chapter in the story of my life.” -Kristen Kelly All of the new songs are co-written by Kelly, including one with Paul Overstreet which hit No. 30 on Billboard. As we wait for the EP release, we’ll be re-watching her video for “Ex-Old Man“! WATCH Kristen Kelly’s “Ex-Old Man” Official Music Video. Kristen Kelly, “Miss Me” Accoustic. Kristen Kelly, EP Track Listing. 1. Ex-Old Man – Kristen Kelly/Paul Overstreet 2. He Loves To Make Me Cry – Kristen Kelly/Paul Overstreet/Even Stevens 3. Drink Myself Out Of Love With You – Kristen Kelly/Paul Overstreet 4. Miss Me – Kristen Kelly/Monty Criswell/Shane Minor

Maggie Rose Sings At Steelers-Eagles Game

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Maggie Rose Sang The National Anthem At The Steelers/Eagles Game. Maggie Rose performed the national anthem this past Sunday, October 7 at the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Taking her place in the center of Heinz Field, Rose was thrilled to kick- off the game. “I was a little nervous to sing the anthem, but those Steeler fans made me feel right at home.” -Rose. Pictured below L-R: guitarist Cade Doyle, Maggie Rose

Gary Allan New Single – Every Storm

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Gary Allan’s New Single, “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)” Hits Radio. Gary Allan’s new single “Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)” went on sale last week at iTunes and in just 7 days, Allan’s fans purchased a over 48,927 downloads. The song hit the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart with over 40 adds the first week on the chart. “I wrote this one with Hillary Lindsey and Matt Warren. I’m really proud of how it turned out, and fired up about the huge response from radio and fans.” -Alan The song is spinning on stations nationwide including: Nashville, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, Washington DC, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Miami, Las Vegas, Louisville, Kansas City, Orlando and more. Allan has enjoyed watching the fans react to the song while performing it live on tour. On Tuesday night, Allan performed the new song along with crowd favorites when he headlined the WME Party during the 2012 IEBA Conference in Nashville. Allan just announced he will be playing the House of Blues – Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. Tickets for this event are on-sale now. For more information about the New Year’s Eve concert and all upcoming Gary Allan events, log onto www.garyallan.com.

The Marshall Tucker Band At Vice Presidential Debate

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The Marshall Tucker Band Will Perform At The 2012 Vice Presidential Debate Tonight, The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at the Vice Presidential Debate. “It’s a serious thing, being part of the debate. We are very excited to perform and would like to invite Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan to join us onstage to help us sing ‘Can’t You See!’” -Doug Gray, lead singer and founding member The band will perform immediatley after Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan face-off at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. The performance is scheduled for approximately 10:30pm ET.

Kristian Bush Sells Out Thanksgiving Shows

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Sugarland’s Kristian Bush Has Sold Out His Two Solo Thanksgiving Shows In Georgia. Kristian Bush, one half of country music super-duo Sugarland, sold out his two solo Thanksgiving shows at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, GA so quickly that for the first time, he is adding an encore performance on Monday, Nov. 26. “I’ve been a songwriter my entire life, and Eddie’s is the club where I got my start, so I’m happy to keep on playing for as long as people want to listen. I’m thrilled so many fans want to ring in their holiday season with this show that means so much to me.” -Bush Bush is also announcing his special guests Ellis Paul and Mercury Records newcomer Canaan Smith. They will join him Nov. 25, and Smith along with singer-songwriter Patrick Davis will sit in on Nov. 26 Tickets will go on sale for the encore performance of “Kristian Bush and Friends” this Friday, Oct. 12 at 9am ET through the venue’s website, eddiesattic.com. Bush will make his third appearance on the CMA Songwriter Series on Oct 31 in Nashville as part of Country Music Month.

Taylor Swifts I Knew You Were Trouble Available On iTunes

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Taylor Swift Releases Third Single, “I Knew You Were Trouble” via iTunes Today. Yesterday morning on Good Morning America, Taylor Swift debuted the third single, “I Knew You Were Trouble” from her upcoming album RED. Annnnnnnnnd, like the other two singles she’s previewed so far, this song isn’t country either. Its not a bad song, but there’s dubstep in it which I’m thinking country fans may not take too much of a shine too. I’m really wondering if Swift is trying to stay on the country platform at all. Take a listen to it below! Taylor Swift GMA Preview. <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/iYyBhisa5TY” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> Swift will be premiering yet another single on Monday, October 15th, and the album drops on Tuesday, October 22nd. Red, Complete Track Listing 1. State Of Grace 2. Red 3. Treacherous 4. I Knew You Were Trouble 5. All Too Well 6. 22 7. I Almost Do 8. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together 9. Stay Stay Stay 10. The Last Time 11. Holy Ground 12. Sad Beautiful Tragic 13. The Lucky One 14. Everything Has Changed (Duet with Ed Sheeran) 15. Starlight 16. Begin Again

Railroad Revival Tour Canceled

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Second Annual Railroad Revival Tour Canceled. The Railroad Revival Tour was supposed to be a concert tour that would travel by train to stops across the U.S. and feature performances by Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Band of Horses and John Reilly & Friends. However, this epic-sounding event is no more as it has been canceled. They made the announcement via their website with the following message: “It is with extreme regret that we announce the cancellation of the 2012 Railroad Revival Tour. “The decision to do so was a difficult one, but it was determined that certain complications would not permit us to host the shows in the manner intended, and that the bands and fans deserved.” Unfortunately, the organizers didn’t provide any other explanation about the cancellation. Thankfully, ticket holders are being given a full refund.

Jamey Johnson Releases Hank Cochran Tribute Album

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Jamey Johnson Debuts Hank Cochran Tribute Album Next Week! Jamey Johnson is releasing a brand new album, Living For a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran, next week! It will be available Tuesday, October 16th, and features collaborations with a slew of big name country singers including: Asleep at the Wheel, Bobby Bare, Hank Cochran, Elvis Costello, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson, Ray Price, Leon Russell, George Strait and Lee Ann Womack. Hank Cochran passed away in 2010 at the age of 74 and is considered to be one of the greatest, most important songwriters in country music. “If I had to dream up somebody like Hank to influence songwriters, I couldn’t have done a better job. That’s what he was– not just for me, but for Willie and for a lot of people–just a helpful friend. If he knew you needed help with something, he could help you. He was there. And that’s what I want to be for the people in my life, same as Hank. He influenced me, not only as an artist and songwriter, but also as a person.” -Jamey Johnson Johnson will be busy over the next few days promoting the album, and next week he will announce details about his Fall tour. Find a complete list of his promo appearances below. Jamey Johnson Promotional Appearances: Thursday, October 11th: Imus in the Morning Friday, October 12th: to perform “Make the World Go Away” on The Late Show with David Letterman along with Alison Krauss Monday, October 15th: discussing the project with Eddie Stubbs on WSM-AM at 7 p.m. CT. Tuesday, October 16th: celebrate the album’s release with a concert at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium