Category Archives: Artists

Sugarland Kicks Off Tour

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Sugarland Kicks Off The Incredible Machine Tour This Week Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning country music group Sugarland, made up of the combined creative forces of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, wants to let all their Sugarfans know that this week they are heading out to kick start their The Incredible Machine Tour. The Tour, named for Sugarland’s most recent album, officially kicks off this Thursday, March 3rd at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and will continue in the coming months all over the U.S.

Brad Paisley Announces 2011 Tour

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Brad Paisley Announces Kick-Off of His 2011 Tour, H20 II World Tour presented by Chevy CMA Entertainer of the Year, Brad Paisley has announced he will be kicking off his 2011 tour, H20 II World Tour, May 28th at Heinz Field in Pittsburg, PA. The international tour is sponsored by Chevrolet and will cover 33 cities in the U.S and abroad including London, Dublin, Stockholm and more. Paisley’s tour takes the concert experience to the next level and beyond bringing back the fan favorite “Water World Plaza” from his 2010 tour, which transforms every city into a water festival! The “Water World Plaza Stage” will be the heart of the event featuring musical performances, and other exciting attractions will include a Chevy H20 FLW fishing simulator, dunking booth, slip n slide and other fun water games. Chevy is also offering a driving simulator for fans to test the latest Corvette ZR1, and at the end of the day the fan with the highest score will have the opportunity to meet Paisley in person! Joining Paisley on his tour are several talented artists including: CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Blake Shelton, known for any of his many number one hits like “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking“, as well as, Jerrod Niemann, known for his smash hit “Lover, Lover“. Also joining the tour are rising stars like Brent Anderson, the group Edens Edge with their debut single “Amen” to hit the radio this month, and one of the Top Ten Female Country Artist’s of 2010, Sunny Sweeney, whose lead single “From A Table Away” is a Top 15 hit on the Country Charts. Be on the look out for Paisley’s next album which will be in stores, May 24th, featuring his current single “This Is Country Music”.

Honky Tonk TV Talks with Lady Antebellum

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Honky Tonk TV is back! In Episode 14, the team talks to Gwyneth Paltrow, Lady Antebellum and more! Episode 14 of our weekly take on everything Country. This week on Honky Tonk TV, we have Lady Antebellum, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Crystal at Daytona 500. A live performance by Larkin Poe, news from Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, One Tree Hill’s Jana Kramer, and Country Music is Love. Plus music videos from Blake Shelton, Sarah Darling and Joe Nichols. HTTV intro and background music provided by Stealing Angels (courtesy of Skyville Records)

Thompson Square to Perform on Jay Leno

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Thompson Square Performing on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno Friday, March 4th. The husband-and-wife duo, Keifer and Shawna Thompson, that is Thompson Square are set to perform this Friday, March 4th on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The couple’s hit single “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” is currently #7 on the country radio charts, and has been Certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America this week. “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” is featured on their self-title debut album, Thompson Square. The duo have toured as the opening act for Jason Aldean, as well as performed solo. Fans have already embraced Thompson Square because of their charming and magnetic quality. Check out the “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” video now! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUOcHg5ijg] Be sure to check local listings for Friday night’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Carrie Underwood Donates to Save the Children

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Carrie Underwood Presents Donation to Save the Children from the Proceeds of Play On Tour Carrie Underwood provided a check of $140, 125.68 from the proceeds of the Fall 2010 leg of her “Play on Tour” to Save the Children, the world’s leading independent organization supporting children. Save the Children strives to provide aid in times of crisis as well as battle everyday struggles children face worldwide including poverty, hunger, illiteracy and disease. Underwood donated 36 cents from every ticket sold between September and December 2010 to the organization. Carrie Underwood was inspired by the lyrics from her song “Change” on her most recent album Play On which talks about how only a little bit of spare change could be added up to make a positive change in the world.

Jamey Johnson Receives Gold Certification

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UMG Nashville Present Jamey Johnson with Gold Certification for The Guitar Song Jamey Johnson, known for his hit song “In Color” has received a plaque from Universal Music Group Nashville commemorating the gold certification of his double album, The Guitar Song. Johnson’s album is packed with 25 songs, and was nominated for the Best Country Album Grammy earlier this year. Johnson expressed his gratitude to all the folks who helped get this successful album together. “It’s always cool to stop what you’re doing and bring the whole team together. These guys and gals usually don’t get to see each other on a regular basis, so it’s good that when they do, we’re celebrating an accomplishment like that. It’s something everybody worked equal parts on and holds an equal amount of responsibility for the success of it.” -Jamey Johnson Johnson is currently performing on tour with Kid Rock.

Brantley Gilbert Gets Signed

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Brantley Gilbert signs with The Valory Music Co., with album due later this year. Brantley Gilbert has impressed the executives of The Valory Music Co. with his charismatic personality and faithful fan base. Valory Music is now proud to have Brantley on their roster. “I sincerely feel like countless prayers are being answered, and countless blessings are in store. I take great pride in the fact that the people who have stuck with me through thick and thin—my brothers and my TRUE friends—are here with me now as we embark on this journey. We’ve got the muscle, we’ve got the Big Machine, and we’re all on a mission. It’s goin’ down baby!” -Brantley Fans may recognize Brantley’s songwriting work on the hit “My Kinda Party” made popular by Jason Aldean. Sources say Brantley’s first album will release later this year with a single to hit airwaves in April.

Win Johnny Cash Bootlegs from CMNB!

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Legacy Recordings releases the first 15 years of Johnny Cash’s recording career in a 2-disc set and we’ve got your copy! Legacy Recordings continues its’ Bootleg Series by setting their sights on the Man In Black. Beginning today, February 2nd, you can purchase a special edition 2-disc collection featuring Johnny Cash‘s first 15 years of recordings with Sun Records and Columbia Records titled “Memphis To Hollywood: Bootleg Vol. 2“. To celebrate this historic collection, Country Music News Blog is giving away a special Johnny Cash Prize Pack! The prize pack includes 1 copy of the From Memphis To Hollywood: Bootleg Vol. 2, 1 limited edition Bootleg Vol. 2 t-shirt, 1 limited edition 12×12 poster. Enter to win by Subscribing to our email newsletter! It’s that simple! Johnny Cash – Memphis To Hollywood: Bootleg Vol. 2 Album Details: * CD ONE: 1955 Memphis radio broadcast on KWEM – 11 ultra-rare, previously unreleased demos recorded prior to his signing with Sun Records – seven Sun outtakes produced by Sam Phillips and Jack Clement from 1954 to ’57 – and more! * CD TWO: From the Columbia vaults, 25 non-album singles, B-sides,and outtakes, 11 of them previously unreleased in the U.S. Follow-up to Personal File aka Bootleg Vol. 1 of 2006 Available at both physical and digital retail outlets starting February 22, 2011, through Columbia/Legacy. * Prize provided by Sony Music. * Entries must be received by Tuesday March 1. * Winners will not be eligible for another prize drawing until 90days after this one. * 1 Winner will be drawn Wednesday March 2nd and will be notified individually.

New Love For Taylor Swift?

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Does Taylor Swift already have a new romance in the works? Taylor Swift certainly has no short list of admirers, but it seems one has a slightly better chance of reaching Taylor. Adam Young (of Owl City fame) apparently heard the rumor that Taylor’s song “Enchanted” was written about him, and decided to share a valentine’s day response. “Dearest TAYLOR, I’ll be the first to admit I’m a rather shy boy and since music is the most eloquent form of communication I can muster, I decided to record something for you — as sort of a “reply” to the breathtaking song on your current record. This is what I wanted so badly to tell you in person but could never quite put into words: Everything about you is lovely. You’re an immensely charming girl with a beautiful heart and more grace and elegance than I know how to describe. You are a true princess from a dreamy fairy tale, and above all, I just want you to know … I was enchanted to meet you too. Love, ADAM.” Listen to Adam’s version of “Enchanted“.