Rascal Flatts Will Have A One Night Only Event, CHANGED, In a Theatre Near You! Rascal Flatts’ CHANGED will be a one night only, movie theatre event happening at a location near you! Thursday, April 5 fans will get a chance to see the band like never before. The movie will feature behind the scenes footage and special performances of songs from their new album Changed. Here is a sneak peak! Fans can purchase tickets HERE!
The Brothers Comatose Will Release Their Album, Respect The Van, May 22! The Brothers Comatose will release their album, Respect The Van, May 22! This string, or bluegrass, band comes from California and consists of the Morrison brothers, Ben on guitar and Alex on banjo, Gio Benedetti on bass, Ryan Avellone on mandolin and Phillip Brezina on fiddle! Respect The Van will include “Scout,” “120 East,” “Morning Time” and more! The name of the band is by no means a descriptive title, these boys have some energy! The Brothers Comatose will be playing all spring and summer including April dates in Boise, Portland, Eugene, Washington State, North Carolina and throughout California. More dates will be announced soon! Here is their music video for “Trippin’ On Down” from their previous album, Songs from the Stoop! To see a video of them doing a killer cover of The Beatles “I’ve Just Seen a Face,” CLICK HERE!
Aaron Lewis’ Solo Album The Road And His New Single, “Endless Summer” Music Video! Aaron Lewis is set to release his much anticipated, full length album June 26. The Road includes 10 new songs and was produced by Lewis and James Stroud. Lewis had originally planned to record 5 new songs to be paired with his EP Town Line, but after recording in the studio, more song ideas began to unfold. Lewis wrote all of the songs on this upcoming album except “Grandaddy’s Gun,” which was penned by hit Nashville songwriters Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins and Bobby Pinson. This marks the first time Lewis has ever recorded another artist’s song for an album! He heard the song on a hunting trip with Stroud and Akins and identified with the lyrics so much that he asked Akins permission to cut it. For those of you who would like a preview of Lewis’ new album CLICK HERE. Lewis wants his fans to have an early taste of what is to come and is offering “Red, White & Blue” for free download! Be sure to watch the ACMs this Sunday (April 1) to see if Lewis, along with George Jones and Charlie Daniels will take home the award for Vocal Event of the Year for his solo debut single “Country Boy!” Here is the video for his current single “Endless Summer!” Be listening for it on your local radio stations and don’t forget to check out The Road on June 26! The Road Track Listing 1. 75 2. The Road 3. Endless Summer 4. Red, White & Blue 5. Lessons Learned 6. Forever 7. Grandaddy’s Gun 8. State Lines 9. Anywhere But Here 10. Party In Hell
The Story Behind Blake Shelton’s Latest Single “Drink On It!” I don’t know about everyone else, but I have been in love with Blake Shelton’s “Drink On It” ever since Red River Blue came out last summer! The song is great and like nothing else that is on the radio right now. We at CMNB can’t wait for the video to come out, but until then we thought you might like to know a little more about the song from Blake himself! Here is a clip where Blake talks about how he got his hands on this little ditty!
“This One’s For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark” Is Being Considered For Americana Album of the Year! This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark has remained in the Top 5 on the Americana Music Chart since January 17. This album has the chance to be nominated for the Americana Album of the Year! Active Americana members are urged to participate in the nomination process which ends Friday, April 6 at 5 p.m. To vote, email your nominations to awards@americanamusic.org. The tribute includes 30 tracks by 33 Americana artists who are friends and colleagues of Clark or who have been influenced by his remarkable compositions. They include Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett and Vince Gill! Here is a video that features Jack Ingram speaking about Clark, his music and the passion that Ingram has for it! This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark Track Listing Volume 1 1. That Old Time Feeling – Rodney Crowell 2. Anyhow I Love You – Lyle Lovett 3. All He Wants Is You – Shawn Colvin 4. Homeless – Shawn Camp 5. Broken Hearted People – Ron Sexsmith 6. Better Days – Rosanne Cash 7. Desperadoes Waiting For A Train – Willie Nelson 8. Baby Took A Limo To Memphis – Rosie Flores 9. Magdalene – Kevin Welch 10. Instant Coffee Blues – Suzy Bogguss 11. Homegrown Tomatoes – Ray Wylie Hubbard 12. Let Him Roll – John Townes Van Zandt II 13. The Guitar – Ramblin’ Jack Elliott 14. Cold Dog Soup – James McMurty 15. Worry B Gone – Hayes Carll Volume 2 1. Dublin Blues – Joe Ely 2. Magnolia Wind – Emmylou Harris & John Prine 3. The Last Gunfighter Ballad – Steve Earle 4. All Through Throwing Good Love After Bad – Verlon Thompson 5. The Dark – Terri Hendrix 6. LA Freeway – Radney Foster 7. The Cape – Patty Griffin 8. Hemingway’s Whiskey – Kris Kristofferson 9. Texas Cookin’ – Gary Nicholson, Darrell Scott & Tim O’Brien 10. Stuff That Works – Jack Ingram 11. Randall Knife – Vince Gill 12. Texas 1947 – Robert Earl Keen 13. Old Friends – Terry Allen 14. She Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere – The Trishas 15. My Favorite Picture of You – Jerry Jeff Walker
Scotty McCreery to Perform On American Idol! Scotty McCreery just can’t get enough of American Idol! The season 10 winner will be returning to center stage on Idol on Thursday, March 29th to perform his recent single “Water Tower Town“. So, Scotty fans, set your DVR or make plans to be at home because this will probably be a performance you want to see! “Water Tower Town” comes off of McCreery’s debut album, Clear As Day, and is the third single release following “I Love You This Big” and “The Trouble With Girls“. The album which released mere months after his Idol win has garnered the young singer acclaim from both the industry and of course, his many, many, many fans. In the meantime, enjoy Scotty’s Official Video for “The Trouble with Girls“. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND-SB3OxP38&ob=av2e]
Shania Twain Teams Up with Lionel Richie For Endless Love. As I am sure you are aware, Lionel Richie has released a country duets album titled Tuskegee, so named after his hometown in Alabama. After decades of singing and producing in other genres, this industry veteran has apparently decided to take a walk on the country side of things. Whoever is in charge of marketing this puppy has been pushing it hard (remember when Richie got a whole set during the CMA Awards?), but the album just released March 18th, so its a bit early to say whether or not all the pushing has been successful. The album features a parade of duets with some of country’s past and current biggest stars from Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers and Jimmy Buffet to Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean. He also covers the classic “Endless Love” with Shania Twain, and the video for this particular tune just released. It is…well, dramatic and also a bit silly featuring a horse…the beach…a black and white kind of motif and even some slow motion. I am honestly not trying to be mean, but I really did laugh out loud when Lionel leaves the house and runs to the beach where Shania is galloping up on a horse (from the ocean?). Although, Shania is one of the queens of 90’s country, so maybe its an homage to the era…the vibe is definitely there. I’m really just not sold on the whole Lionel-Richie-Is-Going-Country thing. I might be alone in this though because from what I’ve read listeners seem to be responding positively. What do you think? Shania Twain Sings “Endless Love” with Lionel Richie. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAqz0AwLRjk] Lionel Richie, Tuskegee, Complete Track Listing. 1. ‘You Are’ Feat. Blake Shelton 2. ‘Say You, Say Me’ Feat. Jason Aldean 3. ‘Stuck on You’ Feat. Darius Rucker 4. ‘Deep River Woman’ Feat. Little Big Town 5. ‘My Love’ Feat. Kenny Chesney 6. ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ Feat. Rascal Flatts 7. ‘Hello’ Feat. Jennifer Nettles 8. ‘Sail On’ Feat. Tim McGraw 9. ‘Endless Love’ Feat. Shania Twain 10. ‘Just For You’ Feat. Billy Currington 11. ‘Lady’ Feat. Kenny Chesney 12. ‘Easy’ Feat. Willie Nelson 13. ‘All Night Long’ Feat. Jimmy Buffett
Sarah Darling Video for Cover of Classic, “Blackbird”. Sarah Darling has covered the classic, “Blackbird” from the Beatles‘ iconic White Album, and this cover is part of the Linda McCartney tribute album, Let Us In Nashville, which you can read more about here. I have to say that it is really hard to improve on musical legends like the Beatles, but Darling clearly isn’t trying to improve anything (why fix it if it aint broke?!?). She simply brings her own talent to the table, and offers an alternate version of the song that is mellow, pleasant and heart felt. This song suits her vocals wonderfully, and it really was a good choice for her! Check out the recently released video below and see if you agree. Sarah Darling, “Blackbird“. Blackbird – Sarah Darling – Sarah Darling Videos
Ronnie Dunn to Have a Little Fun in the Sun with Tampa Bay Concert. Ronnie Dunn will be headlining the “Fun n’ Sun Toyota Country Concert” sponsored by Tampa Bay’s WQYK on Sunday, April 22nd! Dunn will be joined in concert by JT Hodges, Andy Gibson, Canaan Smith, Chris Cagle, Greg Bates and Suite Caroline. Tickets go on sale today!
BamaJam 2012 Performance List Grows with Willie Nelson and Uncle Kracker Added! It looks like BamaJam 2012 is really trying to make-up for last year’s cancelation! Event organizers have added Willie Nelson and Uncle Kracker to the line-up which already includes Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band, Tim McGraw and Kid Rock. More performances and details will be announced as the festival date, Thursday, June 14th through Saturday, June 16th, gets closer! Tickets are already on sale, and if you want ’em…you better act fast! Go here for details!
