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Hushabye Baby – Country Music Lullabies

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Hushabye Baby takes songs from your favorite country stars like Carrie Underwood, George Strait, and Rascal Flatts and turns them into soothing lullabies for kids. I recently got a package from Hushabye Farms containing 4 albums of children’s lullaby music. Let me start by saying that I am IN LOVE with these albums! Each album takes songs that us grown-up country music fans know by heart, strips them down to just guitar, steel and light percussion, and turns them into the most soothing renditions possible. The CD’s are then packed with a cute story about one of the animals on Hushabye Farm, as well as a sweet recipe for baby food. We all know that music has a huge influence on the attitude and excitement level of the people listening to it. Now you should know, The DH Ranch is chaos. We’ve got kids and animals and musicians, and goodness only knows what passing through here all the time. And no matter what, the kids are always the loudest thing on the ranch. I put the Garth Brooks lullaby album in my CD player last night and it was like someone had pushed a giant global mute button! Big Mike stopped booming his voice and hummed gently along. The kids all quieted down and just sat on their stools listening. It was crazy! I’ve never seen this ranch just slow to a crawl the way it did last night… so of course this morning I HAD to try the George Strait lullabies! I put it on a low volume coming out of the kitchen and my normally bouncing-off-the-walls 4 kids (plus whatever spare children wander in with mine) stayed low-key and calm. It was beautiful. And the best part about it is that I like the music! They were all songs I know and love, and the acoustic renditions were surprising and refreshing. I mean, who ever though “Flat on the Floor” from Carrie Underwood could be so relaxing? At this point,  it is my opinion that every dentists office, preschool, hospital, grandma’s house, nursery, heck… EVERYONE should have the full collection of Hushabye Baby albums! I know these aren’t EVER leaving the CD player at DH Ranch! Country Music Photo Gallery

Jason Rogers – CD Review

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Reviews are in for Jason Rogers on his self-titled debut album and so far the outlook is good. Jason Rogers wrote or co-wrote eight of the twelve songs on his self-titled debut. Jason’s strength is definitely in song writing, but do not discount his interesting voice! This album is very well put together and rings of true country music! Jason wrote “Breathe into Me” and it is the strongest song on the CD, his voice sounds very meaningful and his lower ranges are smooth and sexy on this love song. I would not be surprised to hear this one out there soon and on the dance floor I’d be wishing for one more verse! In “Keeps Beating On” I could feel the longing in Jason’s voice for his lost love. The ballad “Thinking About Changing” once again showcases Jason’s deep voice while his strong verses tell the story. But what also keeps me listening to Jason’s CD are the fun songs like “It Ain’t Braggin”, “The Good Ole Days” and “Why Does Everybody Look at Me”. These fast paced fun songs may not show off a perfect voice, but the trade off is tons of personality and it just makes me smile. Jason Roger’s CD runs the gamut from rip roaring fun to love songs to sad ballads and the unusual accent and cadence of his voice just enhance the experience. While he could benefit by strengthening his voice, I look forward to hearing more from this artist in the future! Review provided by Anita James, a guest contributor for CMNB. For more about Jason Rogers, visit JasonRogersCountry.comCountry Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney’s College Football Moments Get Criticism

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It seems that not all college football fans are fans of Kenny Chesney! In a recent post at SportingNews.com it was made perfectly clear that Kenny Chesney‘s “Our Moment”  clips should be cut from college football on ESPN. While I can’t say that I fully agree, I did get tired of seeing the same clip at almost every commercial break and was relieved to find out that it would not be shown for every game. As it turns out, ESPN is only using these clips, along with others from artist Dave Matthews, for the season opener, very big games, and the last day of the regular season. I guess during those games that will be my “moment” to go grab a drink. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWpJusn12Jc]Country Music Photo Gallery

Greatest Hits from Rascal Flatts

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Rascal Flatts will release a Greatest Hits album October 6th! Rascal Flatts will celebrate the holidays a little early this year with the release of a 2-cd limited edition Greatest Hits: Volume 1 package. The collection hits store shelves October 6th and includes four new bonus tracks – live concert recordings of “Take Me There,” “Winner At A Losing Game,” “Me And My Gang” and “Summer Nights” – along with a bonus interview and foldout poster of the band from their headlining Unstoppable tour. The limited edition release is packaged in a special silver foil-embossed keepsake box. RASCAL FLATTS GREATEST HITS VOLUME 1 LIMITED EDITION TRACK LISTING Prayin’ For Daylight I’m Movin’ On These Days I Melt Mayberry Feels Like Today Bless The Broken Road Fast Cars And Freedom Skin (Sarabeth) My Wish What Hurts The Most Stand Life Is A Highway LIMITED EDITION BONUS MATERIALS Take Me There Winner At A Losing Game Me And My Gang Summer Nights + audio interview with Rascal Flatts + foldout poster Country Music Photo Gallery

Bucky Covington IS Smarter Than a 5th Grader!

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Bucky Covington wins $25,000 for The Arthritis Foundation on CMT’s “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader”. Bucky Covington went to the head of the class last night, answering Jeff Foxworthy‘s questions with style on CMT‘s “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader“. With the help of his classmates, Bucky climbed all the way to a $25,000 prize before calling it a night. Bucky responsibly passed on the opportunity to risk it all for a $250,000 loot. Bucky celebrated winning the $25,000 for his charity The Arthritis Foundation, a non-profit which supports more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions and helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis. “Just like any good student would do, I called my mom first after the class ended,” said Bucky. “Arthritis hits close to home with our family and I had to let her know about the A+ win!”Country Music Photo Gallery

Jewel’s Stalker Heads to the Slammer

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A man accused of stalking country crossover Jewel has been arrested. The TENNESSEAN reports that, a man accused of stalking VALORY MUSIC Co. artist JEWEL was arrested last week when he went two consecutive days to the 2,000-acre rural TEXAS ranch owned by JEWEL’s husband, rodeo champion TY MURRAY. MICHAEL LAWRANCE KOZELKA was found on the ranch SEPTEMBER 14th and warned not to return. On SEPTEMBER 15th KOZELKA was found at the house with a pocket knife and a dog with him. ERATH COUNTY Sheriff TOMMY BRYANT said he did not resist arrest. “He was not aggressive and was not mad,” BRYANT told THE ASSOCIATED PRESS on TUESDAY. “He just said he was on a mission from GOD, that GOD told him to come to STEPHENVILLE and led him to this ranch.” BRYANT declined to say anything further about what KOZELKA may have said about JEWEL or MURRAY. KOZELKA was charged with stalking and has been jailed in STEPHENVILLE, about 75 miles southwest of FORT WORTH, on $30,000 bond. No official comments have been released from JEWEL or MURRAY at this time.Country Music Photo Gallery

Darryl Worley’s ‘Run’ Raises Thousands For Cancer Treatment

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Darryl Worley’s “8th Annual TENNESSEE RIVER RUN,” which was held SEPTEMBER 10th-13th, raised over $175,000 for The DARRYL WORLEY FOUNDATION, which helps many organizations in the area, including the newly created DARRYL WORLEY Cancer Treatment Center. The event includes many different events over the four days, including a concert, golf tournament and fishing tournament. “It’s truly astounding to me that, even in this economy, people are still willing to dig deep for their friends and neighbors, both with their money and time,” said WORLEY. “Their generosity overwhelms me. Thank you all.” For more info on WORLEY, visit www.darrylworley.com.Country Music Photo Gallery

Wynonna, Brad Paisley, and Love & Theft all on TV!

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Country music stars are taking over television in the coming weeks. Here are some of the most anticipated appearances from our favorites! Wynonna will perform on NBC’s “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien” this Wednesday (9/23). She will sing her latest single “When I Fall in Love” from her current album “Sing: Chapter 1.” Love & Theft will perform their single “Runaway” on NBC’s “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” on Monday, October 12th at 11:30p (CT). Also, this weekend Love & Theft will kick off a string of thirteen dates opening for Jason Aldean‘s “Wide Open” tour with shows booked from September through November. Brad Paisley will be the musical guest on The Jay Leno Show with Sheryl Crow on Monday, Sept. 28 – 10:00EST on NBC; The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday, Sept. 30 – syndicated check your local listings; and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien on Wednesday, Sept. 30 – 11:35 EST on NBC. Paisley’s tour schedule includes Bakersfield, CA (9/24); San Francisco, CA (9/25); Sacramento, CA (9/26); Phoenix, AZ (10/1); San Diego, CA (10/2); Irvine, CA (10/3). Paisley’s American Saturday Night tour is in support of his chart-topping American Saturday Night album, which features the #1 single, “Then,” and his current smash, “Welcome to the Future.”Country Music Photo Gallery

Arizona Band HOGJAW Needs YOU to Come Out And Play!

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Mark your calendars and head to the desert! Hogjaw wants you and your 4 wheel drive! Hey guys/gals November 7th ’09, the band is shooting a video for 4LO. As you can figure out by the lyrics “Lock it in 4LO, roll on out!!,” the song is about one of our favorite past times 4-wheelin. Were shooting at the Crown King back road and the Saloon in Crown King, in the Arizona desert, and having an awesome video party. So, we need some bad-ass toys to hang about and get a little dirty. Also we need people who want to be in it please be there as we need all the help we can get….especially da Babes!:) Other than a video it will also be a Cabin party – go figure!!!! Please comment if your interested and we’ll get info to you as we get it. Thanks, its going to be a great time!!!! Above all this its our buddies 40th BDAY BASH – “DIRT BOY” – BANDS PLAYING at night are ; Hogjaw, Boy Named Sioux, HellRancho & Adam Lee Cogswell. For more information, or to comment, visit Hogjaw on Myspace Cheers everyone, The Hogjaw guysCountry Music Photo Gallery

Miranda Lambert – Love Song

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Miranda Lambert previews “Love Song” from her upcoming album “Revolution” due in stores next Tuesday! Miranda Lambert gives Entertainment Weekly a live performance of “Love Song” as well as a little insight as to how the song came about. Written in collaboration with Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. To see the performance and hear her comments, visit EW now!Country Music Photo Gallery