Corey Smith At George’s Majestic Lounge

Corey Smith Had Fayetteville Rocking Till They Couldn’t Rock Anymore! This past Friday (November 4) Corey Smith was the headlining act at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Average Joe’s artist was a hit as he sang to a sold out crowd! The fans didn’t miss a beat as they sang along, word for word to the outspoken musicians lyrics. “Backroad“, “If I Could Do It Again” and “Maybe Next Year” were just a few songs from his latest album The Broken Road that he belted that night. The opening act was a band by the name of Florida Georgia Line. These guys did an exceptional job of getting the crowd pumped up! I found myself saying over and over “Who are these guys?” They have some great original music and are full of energy! They will be making a few more stops with Smith as he travels down the road doing what he loves! You can find more about them at their website www.floridageorgialine.com The Broken Road Track Listing 1. Intro 2. If I Could Do It Again 3. Carolina 4. I Love Everyone 5. No Way (Out With A Smile) 6. Heart Attack 7. Hey Corey 8. Broken Record 9. Maybe Next Year 10. Backroad 11. Roots 12. New Day 13. Sugar Daddy 14. Twenty-One 15. Something To Lose 16. Down To Earth 17. Silly

Kip Moore Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck Video

New Video for Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck From Kip Moore! Kip Moore released his second single, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” in September, and the video for this sexy playful number is now available! This track is the follow up to Moore’s debut single “Mary Was The Marrying Kind“, and it is a heck of a lot of fun. This new song was inspired by experiences in his teen years with a girl who didn’t quite seem interested until she got an eyeful of Kip driving his daddy’s truck! “I drove the hoopty of all hoopties…We’d had a couple of dates and the girl didn’t seem too excited about me, and then one day that car broke down and I borrowed my dad’s truck. It was like a switch flipped.”-Kip Moore So, clearly there really is somthin’ about a truck! Check out the video below, and see what you think! Watch Kip Moore’s “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck“! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YfNFR6gh2E]

Vince Gill And Sting On CMT CROSSROADS

Vince Gill And Sting Set To Be The Stars Of The Latest Episode Of CMT’s CROSSROADS. The two Grammy Award winning musicians (35 between them), Vince Gill and Sting, are the latest duo to take the stage during CMT CROSSROADS! The episode will premiere Thursday, November 24 at 10:00 pm ET/PT on CMT. The performance, taped earlier this year at New York City’s famed Hammerstein Ballroom, resulted in an exceptional night of collaborations and in-depth interviews. The 90 minute premiere features the duo performing Sting’s hits “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You” and “Every Breath You Take” and Gill’s hits “Liza Jane” and “Whenever You Come Around” plus more. The musical chemistry shines between them as they own the stage, especially in their cover of the Everly Brothers “Let It Be Me.” Never-before-seen interviews with the two musicians reveal their reflections on the longevity and success of their careers, thoughts on popular assumptions about the meanings of their songs, how they’ve developed as artists, and ultimately, why they continue to play music. The passion and respect both Sting and Vince possess for their craft has never came across so elegantly on a CMT CROSSROADS stage. Watch Vince and Sting Perform “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You“ If I Ever Lose My Faith in You (From CMT Crossroads) – Sting – Sting Videos

Luke Bryan And The Ellen Degeneres Show

Luke Bryan Will Be The Red Carpet Correspondent At The CMA Awards For The Ellen Degeneres Show. Luke Bryan has been asked to be the Nashville red carpet correspondent for the “Ellen Degeneres Show” at the 45th Annual CMA Awards! As we have been saying, the show will be November 9, Wednesday. Luke’s segment will air on Thursday’s episode of Ellen. The first time the country star appeared on the comedian’s show was late September, where he performed “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).” He also portrayed “Pierre” in Ellen’s ongoing soap opera, “As The Tide Turns.” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWkX_iWFDKE] Luke is also nominated in the New Artist category and will be performing during the show!

The Marshall Tucker Band Greatest Hits

The Marshall Tucker Band Brings Back Vinyl For Their Release Of Greatest Hits! The Marshall Tucker Band has been around and rocking since the 70s, when their was no such things as CDs and digital retailers. Then, MTB along with every other musical act on the planet, depended on vinyl records to get their music in the fans hands. On November 22, in celebration of 40 years, the vinyl edition of The Marshall Tucker Band: Greatest Hits will be released! “As we continue to tour, more and more fans are showing up in the autograph lines with their original Marshall Tucker vinyl records, even more so than CDs. There’s just something cool about vinyl. It’s very retro and I think most people out there will agree that in today’s day and age, retro is ‘in.’ This is an appropriate release for us, especially since we’re celebrating 40 years.” -Doug Gray, lead singer and founding member The 17-track album, a Gatefold Double-LP 180 gram vinyl record, contains some of the MTB’s most notable hits including “Can’t You See“, “Heard It In A Love Song“, “Fire On The Mountain“, “24 Hours At A Time” and “Take The Highway“. Three of the 17 tracks are previously unreleased live concert recordings from an earlier overseas tour. Since turntable record players are no longer a mainstream commodity, the new vinyl will include a digital download card! The vinyl edition will be available for purchase later this month at all vinyl record stores, online at Amazon and www.marshalltuckerband.com. Greatest Hits Track Listing 1. Take The Highway 2. Blue Ridge Mountain Sky 3. In My Own Way 4. Fire On The Mountain 5. Heard It In A Love Song 6. Ramblin’ 7. Searchin’ For A Rainbow 8. I Should Have Never Started Lovin’ You 9. 24 Hours At A Time 10. Long Hard Ride 11. Can’t You See 12. Too Stubborn 13. This Ol’ Cowboy 14. Desert Skies 15. Hillbilly Band (Live) 16. Every Day I Sing The Blues (Live) 17. Will The Circle Be Unbroken (Live)

Keith Urban Takes A Break

Keith Urban Set To Have Throat Surgery. Keith Urban is set to have throat surgery later this month. A polyp as been found on his vocal chords and the surgery has been scheduled to remove it. Luckily it is a minor, out-patient surgery, but will still require him to get lots of rest! His appearance/performance at the “All For The Hall” benefit has been postponed. Any performances he has had committed to prior to the surgery where he will sing one song will still happen. Any performances that require him to sing multiple songs will be moved to the beginning of the new year. We wish you the best Keith! Here is to a healthy and speedy recovery!

Top 5 Country Trucker Songs

“Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” Episode 8 Gives You The Top 5 Country Trucker Songs…Ever! Country music has a thing for songs with trucker themes, and so does HaleighT! This week in Episode 8 of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” HaleighT is letting us in on which of these tunes she thinks belong in the Top 5 Country Trucker Songs! Listen up and see if you agree! Your favorite trucker song isn’t on the list? Comment below and let us hear all about it! Watch “Top 5 Country Trucker Songs – Episode 8 of Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYk70a8lYKM]

Miranda Lambert Four The Record Interview

Miranda Lambert Discusses The Process of Making Her New Album! I just posted a review of Miranda Lambert‘s new album Four The Record yesterday (check it out here), and I am happy to say that some of my observations were spot on with how Miranda describes the album herself! This is an amazing album, and after listening to it a few times, it’s really great to get insight into the process behind creating such a solid product from the woman behind the magic! Check out the interview below, I have no doubt you’ll get as much out of it as I did! Miranda Lambert Discusses Four The Record [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNAm-kVM5qk] Lambert’s 2012 On Fire Tour kicks off January 12th, and fans are sure to hear some of these new tracks live!

Uncle Kracker My Hometown

Uncle Kracker Unveils The First Single From His Future Full Length Album. “My Hometown“, produced by Keith Stegall, marks the first taste of Uncle Kracker’s long awaited album which will be available in 2012! Uncle Kracker spent most of 2011 on tour with Kenny Chesney, where he sang for crowds in some of the biggest arenas this country has to offer! He also headlined benefit shows, including The Uncle Kracker Music Education Foundation. It is hard to believe that it has been over a year since we first heard his top 5 hit, “Smile.” This man has been very gifted in the songwriting department and is sure to give us tons of treats on his full length album! Until then, go have a listen to and purchase “My Hometown.”

Willie Nelson Remember Me Volume 1 Details

Willie Nelson Will Release A Collection of Country Hits. Willie Nelson has announced the release of a new album, Remember Me: Volume 1 featuring a collection of country hits spanning a 70 year range. The album is set to release on Monday, November 21st, and Volume 2 is expected to be available sometime in 2012. Willie will be performing some of the best country songs by some of the best country artists including Merle Haggard, George Jones, Ernest Tubb, Rosemary Clooney, Johnny Cash and others. Each was hand picked by the man himself, and Nelson is accompanied on each track by some of Nashville’s top musicians in a band that features Eddie Bayers (drums), David Hungate (bass), Brent Mason (electric guitar), Biff Watson (acoustic guitar), Mickey Raphael (harmonica), Sonny Garrish (steel guitar), John Hobbs (piano/keyboards), Aubrey Haynie (fiddle/mandolin) and Wes Hightower and Cindy Walker (background vocals). Jerry Puckett and Chris Collins also guest on the sessions. Remember Me: Volume 1, Complete Track Listing 1. Remember Me (Ernest Tubb, 1950, No. 5 Country) 2. Sixteen Tons (Tennessee Ernie Ford, 1955, No. 1 Country & Pop) 3. Why Baby Why (George Jones, 1955, No. 4 Country) 4. Today I Started Loving You Again (Merle Haggard, 1970) 5. I’m Movin’ On (Hank Snow, 1950, No. 1 Country) 6. That Just About Does It (Vern Gosdin, 1989, No. 4 Country) 7. This Old House (Rosemary Clooney, 1954, No. 1 Pop) 8. Sunday Morning Coming Down (Johnny Cash, 1970, No. 1 Country) 9. Smoke That Cigarette (Tex Williams, 1947, No. 1 Country) 10. Slowly (Webb Pierce, 1954, No. 1 Country) 11. A Satisfied Mind (Porter Wagoner, 1955, No. 1 Country) 12. Roly Poly (Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, 1946, No. 3 Country) 13. Release Me (Ray Price, 1954, No. 6 Country) 14. Ramblin’ Fever (Merle Haggard, 1977, No. 2 Country) *15. More And More (Webb Pierce, 1954, No. 1 Country)