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Heidi Newfield Shes Country Tour

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Heidi Newfield and Bridgette Tatum Kick-Off The She’s Country Tour Heidi Newfield and Bridgette Tatum will be headlining the She’s Country Tour which will be kicking-off in Little Rock, AR on November 2nd. The She’s Country Tour is an all-girl country genre club tour that is being presented by Pendleton Whiskey in association with Paradigm Talent Agency Nashville and 343 Agency. Both Newfield and Tatum have committed to 13 dates so far, which are listed below. “Paradigm Nashville is proud to help launch this unique all-female tour…Heidi and Bridgette both bring high-energy performances and a ‘let’s party’ attitude that are perfectly suited for these venues.” –She’s Country Tour co-producer and Paradigm Nashville co-head, Mike Snider You might know Newfield from her days with the country group Trick Pony whose singles include “Pour Me” and “Its A Heartache“. Or you may know her just for being Heidi Newfield having released a solo debut album, What Am I Waiting For, in 2008 which was nominated for five ACM Awards. Bridgette Tatum released her debut album Sex, Church & Chicken in 2010, and her single “Loud” was chosen as the ACC Football Conference’s 2010 season theme song. Also, Tatum co-wrote Jason Aldean‘s hit “She’s Country“. So, clearly both these ladies have the chops to headline a tour like this. It is extremely refreshing to see a tour like this come together which specifically showcases the female talent, spirit and hard-work in the country genre. Be sure to see if the She’s Country Tour is coming anywhere near you! Initial She’s Country Tour dates include: Nov 2 – Little Rock, AR – Revolution Music Room Nov 3 – Dallas, TX – Glass Cactus Nov 4 – Katy, TX – Mo’s Place Nov 5 – Helotes, TX – Floores Country Store Nov 6 – Austin, TX – Midnight Rodeo Nov 9 – Nashville, TN – LOCATION TBD Nov 10 – Wichita, KS – Denim & Diamonds Nov 11 – Des Moines, IA – Krazee Kafe Nov 12 – Kansas City, MO – Denim & Diamonds Nov 16 – Memphis, TN – Newby’s Nov 17 – Starkville, MS – State Theater Nov 18 – Jacksonville, FL – Mavericks Nov 19 – Atlanta, GA – Peachtree Tavern

John Rich Welcomes Second Child

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John Rich Announces the Birth of Second Son! John Rich has announced that he and wife Joan welcomed the arrival of their second son Thursday, September 29th! He made the announcement (of course!) via Twitter on October 2nd, and shared that they have named their child, Colt Daniel Rich. He wrote in the message: “He’s a real ‘Son of a Gun’…VERY proud!!”. Colt joins brother Cash who was born in 2010. Rich and his wife have been married since 2008. Congratulations to the whole family!!

Trace Adkins Joins Film The Healer

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Trace Adkins Joins Cast of Upcoming Film The Healer. Trace Adkins is honing his acting skills once again! Adkins has officially joined the cast of the upcoming film, The Healer set to release in 2012. The story chronicles the supernatural adventure of a father and his son and daughter as their camping trip in a forest turns out to be much more than they bargained for. Adkins plays the character of “The Truck Driver” who is clearly a member of the “supernatural” side of the cast. The description of the character is a little spooky: “a transporter of souls destined to hell. His huge rig is a prison for eternity from which there is no escape.” If you remember, Trace had a supporting role in a film released earlier this year, Lincoln Lawyer, in which he played a member of a biker gang. So, I guess these two roles share a transportation theme, but it seems to me that Adkins might be trying establish himself as a versatile actor who is willing to try out various roles. I’m honestly curious to check this film out, and see how Trace does. What do you think? Are you a fan of Adkins’ acting?

David Nail To Release Sophomore Album

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David Nail Plans To Release His Sophomore Album, The Sound Of A Million Dreams, November 15! David Nail is set to release his sophomore album, The Sound Of A Million Dreams, November 15. This is the follow up to his successful first album, I’m About To Come Alive. His first album gave him the honors of a Grammy nomination for “Turning Home” and an ACM award nomination for “Red Light.” The Sound Of A Million Dreams was produced by Chuck Ainlay and Frank Liddell and includes his current single, “Let It Rain.” Nail will join Taylor Swift starting October 14 on tour and will open for a few select shows, including San Diego, Phoenix and Austin. Be sure to catch David on the October 30 episode of Day Jobs on GAC where he goes back to his roots and spends a day working at a Missouri Dairy Queen!

Takin’ a Break with HaleighT – Country Music News Ep3

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HaleighT Discusses Her Favorite Season, Jason Aldean, and Dierks Bentley! In the third episode of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT“, HaleighT sits down to talk about her favorite season and all the fun things that come with it, and Jason Aldean‘s new video for his moving “Tattoos On This Town“. Also, we get to hear about HaleighT’s surprise run-in with Dierks Bentley and what she thinks of her new single “Home“. Tune in and don’t forget to let us know what you think! Check It Out Now! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9i5daBHLCA]

Country Represents at MTV O Music Awards 2

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Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton and Dolly Parton Nominated for O Music Awards 2. Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton and Dolly Parton are the representative group holding the fort for country music at the next round of “O Music Awards” hosted by MTV. The “O Music Awards” (as you are no doubt wondering by now) is a strange but (arguably) inevitable development of digital and web culture. MTV is essentially honoring musical artists online activities, typically relating to promotion or contacting fans. The “O” literally stands for “offbeat, outrageous, online”. So, this is not your average award show, and the categories are less than average as well. Taylor is nominated in the “Fan Army FTW” category for her “Taylor Nation” legion of fans, and Blake Shelton (we really should not be surprised here) is nominated for “Must Follow Artist On Twitter”. The one really interesting part of this is Dolly’s nomination. She pops up in the “Best Vintage Viral Video” for “Jolene“. Taylor and Blake’s nominations make complete sense, but Dolly’s nomination is especially important. It really demonstrates how classic music can live forever, and how this music can be relived and re-experienced through digital technology. Even though this is kind of a wacky award show, it is fun to see that amidst all the really random categories and equally random nominations, a piece of classic, solid country made it in. You can watch the nominated video here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1plvBR02wDs]

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Perform Remind Me

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Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will Perform Remind Me at CMA Awards! The November 9th, 2011 CMA Awards show will officially mark the first live performance of Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood‘s duet Remind Me! So, this is turning out to be quite a busy night for both Paisley and Underwood! In addition to this performance, don’t forget that the pair are reprising last year’s role as hosts for the award show. Also, Paisley has been nominated in a total of five categories and Carrie is nominated for the female vocalist category! I hope they both get plenty of rest the night before the show! The 2011 CMA Awards will take place on November 9th, and air on ABC at 8PM ET. Tickets for the 45th Annual CMA Awards are on sale now!

Rascal Flatts Invited to Join Opry

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Vince Gill Invites Rascal Flatts to Join The Grand Ole Opry. During a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, Tuesday, September 27th, Rascal Flatts was surprised on stage by Vince Gill. Gill popped up between songs, and definitely took the boys, Gary Levox, Jay Demarcus, and Jon Don Rooney off guard! The boys of Rascal Flatts were even more surprised when they realized that Vince Gill was their to extend an invitation to join the iconic Opry! The reactions from all three are pretty priceless, and it is more than evident how much the invitation means to each of them. When Levox regained his composure and found his voice, he let the audience in attendance know that the invitation is more than just an invitation. “You know, we’ve gotten to do a lot of amazing things in our career like going to Iraq and visiting our soldiers, selling out arenas, and doing a lot of magnificent things that … you can’t even dream that big. But all three of us grew up listening to the Opry: Jay with his grandfather, me with my grandmother, and Jon Don with his entire family. You can’t even put into words what this means to us. When we first signed our record deal in 1999, our main goal was to play the Grand Ole Opry and someday be members of the Grand Ole Opry. Thank you so much for being here.” – Gary Levox The group will be formally inducted on Saturday, October 8th during the Opry’s 86th birthday weekend. The show will air live at 8pm (CT ) on GAC. Watch the Video of Rascal Flatts’ Surprise Invitation! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4MjY_X9wiU]

Matt Stell & The Crashers

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Let’s Get To Know Matt Stell & The Crashers! Matt Stell is a tall guy with a killer voice looking to play loud music for whoever will listen! Although he has been recording music for the past few years, he has started a new adventure with a fresh new band! Darren Barry (guitar), Cliff Aaron (drums) and Eric Williams (bass) make up what is The Crashers. They are all really enjoying the ride and are excited to see where it takes them! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with band after getting to peek in on their sound check before a show in Fayetteville, Arkansas where the guys opened up for the Eli Young Band. It is hard to pin point exactly what genre this band fits in, there is a bit of everything. I like to call it the rockin’/soulful/smooth/blues/country/story telling genre. MS&C really puts out a sound that is like no other. They all love what they’re doing and you just have to see them perform one song to see that. Cliff Aaron was the first to say that music picks you more than you pick it and the others were quick to agree! “You have to love to play music whether your making money or not” -Aaron Everyone in the band also agreed that they couldn’t picture themselves doing anything else. The combined amount of time put into this craft by these men is quite impressive. Another thing that is impressive is Stell’s songwriting capabilities. He has had a hand in penning all of his songs for the last two records in some way or another. One thing he is adamant about is writing about things he knows. If people can relate to a song, then that is just a bonus! “Vestibule Blues“, is the title track of the album and a song that Stell is pretty proud of. The lyrics speak about a specific church from Stell’s childhood and brings us back to the reason we have funerals in the first place. Stell spent a good amount of time doing radio tours for his single “Robert Tatum” and it is currently in the 50s (call in to request it!). The band is looking to release their next single pretty soon, but still making the final decisions on what it might be. There are a couple front runners but my vote would be “Break Me Down” or “Piney Woods“, so be looking for a new song to hit the radio! The band will be playing the Great Arkansas Pig Out in Morrilton this Friday, September 30. Jason Boland & the Stragglers and the Turnpike Troubadours will also be there. This is about as close to their hometown festival as it gets, so come out, eat some good food and listen to some great music! If you can’t make it to that show have no fear, head on over to www.mattstell.com and find a performance near you! Vestibule Blues Track Listing 1. Break Me Down 2. Continue reading Matt Stell & The Crashers→

Eric Church Drink In My Hand Video

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Eric Church Releases The Music Video For His Latest Single “Drink In My Hand”! It’s no secret that I am a fan of Eric Church! His latest single and music video, “Drink In My Hand“, highlights just how much his fans are into him! Although I would say the video doesn’t show a very wide variety of people who show up to his concerts it is a perfect example of the energy that goes on during a performance! The follow up to “Homeboy” is definitely more party “friendly” and is the perfect song to jam to at any point in the day! “Drink In My Hand” is the second single released from his third studio album, Chief, that came out this summer. The album is a great one that I highly recommend! “Springsteen“, “Over When It’s Over“, “Keep On” and “Hungover & Hard Up” are just a few of my favorites! My advice to you: go get yourself a drink and watch this brand new video!