Colt Ford On Lizard Lick Towing

Colt Ford Appeared On TruTV’s Hit Series, Lizard Lick Towing. Last night Colt Ford appeared on an all new episode of truTV’s hit series “Lizard Lick Towing.” In the episode, Ron plays a joke on Bobby involving his favorite country star, Colt. Lizard Lick Towing is one of the networks most popular shows and is named after the Shirley’s North Carolina towing and repo company. The series follows the Shirleys as the repossess vehicles and machinery on behalf of lien holders. Ron is the hulking, owner of the company and along with his friend, Bobby, they take on the difficult task of tracking down and repossessing property. Ron’s wife, Amy, who is a former champion power lifter, works in the main office. Catch all new episodes of the show on Mondays at 10/9c.

Jason Aldean On Opening Act

Jason Aldean Featured As The Headliner On E!’s Show Opening Act. Last night Jason Aldean was the headliner in the latest episode of Opening Act on E!. The show gives aspiring artists the chance to be the opening act for some of their favorite and most successful performers in the industry right now. The show tackles all genres of music and gives all types of fans a look at the different sounds. Nigel Lythgoe and his team of experts, including Martina McBride, search through countless audition tapes until finding the perfect person for the job. Last night they chose Kylie Morgan, a 16-year-old, country singer from New Castle, Oklahoma. We learned her influences are a mix of Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert and that she is a huge fan of both Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley. As soon as she got the surprise that she would be the Opening Act she was whisked away to prep for the performance in Alabama, where she would get the crowd pumped before Luke Bryan and Aldean took the stage on the My Kinda Party Tour. We don’t want to give away all the surprises that happened so you should catch the show on re-run on E! or visit www.eonline.com! New episodes of Opening Act air on Mondays at 10/9C and be sure to be looking for Brad Paisley to be the headliner on a show coming soon!

Dwight Yoakam New Album 3 Pears

Dwight Yoakam Releases New Album, 3 Pears. Dwight Yoakam is set to release a brand new album this Fall titled 3 Pears. This marks Dwight’s first studio release in seven years, and it will include twelve tracks (see the complete track listing below). The album will release on September 18th, but fans can take a listen to “Trying” by visiting Yoakam’s website. Dwight Yoakam’s 3 Pears Complete Track Listing 1. Take Hold Of My Hand 2. Waterfall 3. Dim Lights, Thick Smoke 4. Trying 5. Nothing But Love 6. It’s Never Alright 7. A Heart Like Mine 8. Long Way To Go 9. Missing Heart 10. 3 Pears 11. Rock It All Away 12. Long Way To Go (Reprise)

Country Stars Featured On PBS Special

Country Stars Featured On “Stars and Legends” PBS Special! PBS is airing a special that will feature artists from multiple genres including many top country artists. The special is titled “From Dust to Dreams: Opening Night At The Smith Center For The Performing Arts”, and it will focus on an overview of the careers of multiple artists. The country artists featured include: Martina McBride, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and EmmyLou Harris. The special will air Friday, September 21st at 9pm, and will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris in Las Vegas.

Glen Campbell Cancels Tour Dates

Glenn Campbell Cancels Tour Dates Because of Health. Glen Campbell was scheduled to perform with Kenny Rogers on tour in Australia and New Zealand, but has been forced to cancel these tour dates due to a continuing decline in his health. These were to be his last international tour dates on his Goodbye Tour. His spokesperson specially cited the long plane flight as the impediment to him going through with the scheduled dates. Kenny Rogers will be continuing the tour without Campbell and it kicks off on August 10th in New Zealand.

Jennifer Nettles’ J Rome Wins Duets

Jennifer Nettles Duets Partner Wins In Finale! Jennifer Nettles and her partner, J Rome, on the reality competition series, Duets won in the series finale last Thursday, July 19th! As the show’s winner J Rome will sign a contract with Hollywood Records. I am wondering if Nettles will be involved with any of work? Jennifer’s other Duets partner secured the runner-up position while third place was filled by Kelly Clarkson’s Jason Farol! Watch the full episode of the season finale!

Taylor Swift Wins Five Teen Choice Awards

Taylor Swift Cleans Up 2012 Teen Choice Awards with Five Wins! Taylor Swift won five awards at the fan voted 2012 Teen Choice Awards in California last night! She received awards in categories competing with both country stars and stars from multiple other genres including Choice Female Artist, Single by a Female Artist for “Eyes Open”, Female Country Artist, Country Song for “Sparks Fly” and (weird category, here) Movie Voice for playing Audrey in Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. This round of wins sets Taylor as the record holder for most Teen Choice Awards…ever…with twenty total. Gracious as always, Swift’s Facebook status this morning read: “5 Teen Choice Awards?! I’m so happy I’m so happy I’m so happy I’m so happy I’m so happy– thank you so much for voting!” Congrats to Taylor on yet another landslides win.

Little Big Town Tornado Album

Little Big Town Is Set To Release Their Fifth Studio Album. Little Big Town is set to release their fifth studio album, Tornado, on September 11, 2012. The album was recorded in Nashville and was produced by Jay Joyce (Eric Church). “I am so excited for people to hear this new record. We worked with Jay Joyce and he really pushed us to be in the moment. There was such an amazing energy between all of us in the studio and I think you can feel it.” -Jimi Westbrook The album’s lead single, “Pontoon,” was released to radio in April and is currently Top 15 on Billboard’s country radio chart. This has been LBT’s fastest rising single to date. “Pontoon” is #1 on the Soundscan Digital Country chart for the second week in a row and has sold over 520,000 tracks in only eight weeks. Tornado Track Listing/ Writers: 1. Pavement Ends/ Jason Saenz and Brent Cobb 2. Pontoon/ Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby and Luke Laird 3. Sober/ Liz Rose, Hillary Lindsey and Lori McKenna 4. Front Porch Thing/ Chris Stapleton and Adam Hood 5. On Your Side Of The Bed/ Lori McKenna, K. Fairchild, J. Westbrook, K. Schlapman and P. Sweet 6. Leavin’ In Your Eyes/ Brett Warren, Brad Warren, Jay Joyce, J. Westbrook, K. Fairchild and K. Schlapman 7. Tornado/ Natalie Hemby and Delta Made 8. On Fire Tonight/ Luke Laird, P. Sweet, J. Westbrook, K. Fairchild and K. Schlapman 9. Can’t Go Back/ Natalie Hemby, Kate York and Rosi Golan 10. Self Made/ Natalie Hemby, Jedd Hughes, J. Westbrook and K. Fairchild 11. Night Owl/ Natalie Hemby, J. Westbrook, K. Fairchild, K. Schlapman and P. Sweet

Kip Moore’s Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck Certified Platinum

Kip Moore’s Single “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck,” Which Was A Two-Week No. 1 Hit, Has Been Certified Platinum For Sales Of 1 Million Units. Kip Moore’s “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” has been certified platinum! “I can’t wrap my head around platinum. I had a hard enough time wrapping my head around gold, so there’s no way I can wrap my head around platinum. It’s something that every writer and artist dreams to be a part of, something that is working like this.” -Moore “It was validation for me that I was smart to stick to my guns and believe in myself all those years when it looked like nothing was happening. So often I wanted to cash in my chips and say, ‘At least I played,’ but I kept grinding and kept writing and writing and writing and kept believing that at some point it was going to work. So it’s a grateful moment to me that I kept my faith.” Earlier this month, he released his new single, “Beer Money,” and he performed its national television debut on Conan on TBS on Tuesday, July 17. “Conan is so special for me because when my sister was in her car accident and in the hospital for seven months, Conan was one of the few people who could make her smile. She thinks he is so funny and so do I. I have always been such a fan of the show and him as a person. It’s definitely amazing to get to play on national TV with that many people watching, and I am so glad that this is the first late-night show I am playing.” Moore has been touring extensively, performing his own shows and joining Billy Currington and David Nail on the road. He will join Eric Church’s Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour in the fall. Entertainment Weekly recently named him one of five Music Summer Breakouts in its issue called “Your Summer Must List.” Here is the video from that performance!

Eli Young Band’s Gains #1 Hit

The Eli Young Band Now Has Their Second Consecutive #1 Song With “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.” The Eli Young Band has gained their second consecutive #1 song with “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.” The follow up to “Crazy Girl” has a great message that has obviously impacted country music listeners. The song itself has its own life and seems to take over the space you are in while listening, from the opening beat to the intensity of the chorus, it is hard not to enjoy this song! Congrats to these guys, because they are very deserving and obviously practicing what they preach! Watch the official video for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” below and next time you hear it come on the radio, crank it up and get lost!