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Wynonna Judd Gives Sneak Preview of New Album Sing: Chapter1

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Wynonna Judd returns to a more classic country sound with her new album”Sing: Chapter 1″ Due to hit store shelves February 3rd. It’s been a while since we’ve heard much from Wynonna Judd, but it’s been well worth the wait for long-time fans. Wynonna has released a preview of her new album “Sing: Chapter 1”for fans to listen to and enjoy. The album of standards that pay homage to her past is set to release nationwide on February 3rd, and I can’t wait! You can always depend on Wynonna to give a heartfelt performance of raw vocals, and soulful emotion in every song. My personal favorites on the new album are “Till I get it Right” and the original title track “Sing”. Really, the entire album completely embodies the all-consuming compulsion that a true singer has to just lay it all out on the table for the world to listen to just because it feels damned good to do so. During the last year I have started gravitating toward the past,” says Wynonna about the making of this record. “I have such an incredible history of these songs being played in the background while I’m living my life. So the whole album is a real cross-section of all the different genres I grew up with. It’s all me, its all part of the tapestry of who I am. When Wynonna isn’t working on promoting her new album, she’s speaking out for achieving a healthy lifestyle with her partners at Alli, whose representatives had this to say: She represents what so many Americans face on a daily basis: a woman who is challenged to find the balance of living life in the healthiest way possible. alli is dedicated to teaching people how to make positive, long-lasting life changes. For that reason, we’re pleased that Wynonna has selected us to help her accomplish her goals for living a healthier lifestyle. Country Music Photo Gallery

Taylor Swift VS Miranda Lambert: Country Music’s Battle of the Barbies

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Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert both share the country music spotlight, but which one’s a knock-out, who’s gonna just burn out, who’s holding a secret weapon? Taylor Swift Knock outs: Taylor Swift IS the voice of female teen angst in a pretty prom dress. Her songs are original, often lyrically witty, and touch her target listeners in a way that they can personally relate to. Her management/marketing team is certainly doing a phenomenal job of keeping her nose clean and her name in the spotlight. And her studio albums have all blown through the charts. Burn Outs: What Taylor succeeds at in songwriting ability, she fails at equally in live performance. Unfortunately it would seem that her management team has not put any effort into maturing her vocal abilities through professional instruction. I hate to disappoint Team Taylor, but my guess is that she’s got another year or two before she suffers a Lila McCann style fate of forgotten teen stardom. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CZQZohbZcQ] With a top-selling sophomore album under her belt, Taylor’s confidence is pretty high.  There’s even rumors of Taylor headlining her own tour already, which I honestly don’t think she’s strong enough to carry on her own. Miranda Lambert Knock outs: From being featured in Field & Stream magazine, to her work with organizations like Pawsabilities and Hunters for the Hungry, Miranda demonstrates that she is more than just a pop country princess. At the same time, she writes her own songs, and shows nothing but pure talent whenever she performs. She’s gained much respect from fellow country music artists as being far more talented than any “Barbie-like pop country princess”. Burn Outs: Because Miranda isn’t showboating like many of the other blonde bombshells in country music, her name isn’t in the papers often enough to get the same super-celebrity status as the other girls. This could be good… could be bad. That depends on her goals. But with talent like hers, the press certainly ought to wisen up and take notice! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwpS7721nCE] Miranda Lambert is heading into the studio next month to work on her 3rd album before she heads out on tour with Kenny Chesney this summer. As for headlining her own tour, we’re all waiting! Who do YOU think dominates with talent?Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley announce tour dates. Miranda Lambert returns to the studio.

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Dierks Bentley two-times this summer opening on both Brad Paisley’s and Keith Urban’s tours. Miranda Lambert heads back to the studio to record her long-awaited 3rd album. Dierks Bentley fanclub members are being treated to a 24 hour advanced preview of his newest album before it hits store shelves next week. i feel like this is my best work to date. every record has its own special place in my heart but there’s something about this one…. You can also catch Dierks on The Today Show next Tuesday (Feb 3rd), or on one of his 2 stops on Keith Urban’s tour this coming May, as well as summer dates opening for Brad Paisley on the American Saturday Nights tour. –CMTT Brad Paisley announced dates for his American Saturday Nights tour. The tour will begin June 5th in Charlotte, NC and end October 17th in West Palm Beach, FL with 41 dates in between. Opening acts on the tour include Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne. Brad is currently finishing up his Paisley Party tour with opening act Darius Rucker which has been selling out almost every night. –CMT Miranda Lambert will hit the recording booth next month to start laying tracks for her third album before hittin’ the road with Kenny Chesney and Lady Antebellum this summer. “Rum, Corona and Kenny himself. What better way could a girl spend her whole summer? I can’t wait until the tour starts. I am so pumped about being out there with such great people. Kenny is the nicest guy ever and he loves to hang, and Lady A are friends of mine so it won’t take anytime for all of us to click.” –CountryStandardTime Country Music Photo Gallery

Rascal Flatts Kick off Final Leg of Bob That Head Tour

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Rascal Flatts have been Bobbin That Head all across the country over the last year, and now their ready to finish off the last leg of that tour. Rascal Flatts enjoyed a nice holiday break but now they’re ready to hit the road again to finish up their “Bob That Head” tour. The final stretch of the tour will kick off in Kansas City MO this weekend and continue through the middle of March. In the meantime fans are also encouraged to start submitting designs for the upcoming Rascal Flatts album “Unstoppable”. For concert tour tickets, check out our partner site CMOT. For album art contest details, check out pcavote.com Rascal Flatts 2009 Tour Dates Jan. 17 Kansas City, MO Spring Center Jan. 18 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena Jan. 22 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center Jan. 23 Winston-Salem, NC Lawrence Joel Vet. Mem. Coliseum Jan. 24 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Coliseum Jan. 29 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena Jan. 30 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena Jan. 31 Charleston, WV Charleston Civic Center Feb. 5 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena Feb. 6 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall Feb. 7 Madison, WI Kohl Center Feb. 14 Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena Feb. 25 Boise, ID Idaho Center Feb. 26 Salt Lake City, UT Energy Solutions Arena Feb. 28 Denver, CO Pepsi Center March 5 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum March 6 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena March 12 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion March 13 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheater March 14 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterCountry Music Photo Gallery

Cledus Judd Shows his Political Side

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Cledus T Judd is known well for his redneck parody songs that make fun of everything from christmas to Garth Brooks. But in light of Obamas upcoming induction, Cledus took a stab at political parodies with his rendition of “Waitin on Obama” . Regardless of your political stance, I think he did a fine job reworking Brad Paisley’s hit for a good laugh. Your thoughts? [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUPdCH7pe0U&eurl=http://nashville4u.com/waitin-on-obama&feature=player_embedded] Country Music Photo Gallery

Randy Owen – Born Country and One on One

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Randy Owen has released album “One on One” alongside his new memoir “Born Country” and now’s your chance to win your own copy of both the album and autobiography! Alabama front man Randy Owen has finally finished releasing his labor of love, an autobiography of the challenges and blessings that kept him moving forward through the rocky road of country music fame titled “Born Country“. Tack onto that the release of his debut solo album “One On One” and you’ve got yourself a whole lot of Randy Owen love! Through the powers that be, WC here has managed to get a spare copy of both Randy Owen’s new album AND personal Memoir to give away to one of my many avid readers.  To enter to win this prize pack, simply sign up as part of the DH Country Music Community and tell your friends! I’ll be givin’ away a whole slew of prizes from new albums, to books, free downloads, apparel, and a whole lot more to our members! DH Country Music is completely free to both fans and artists, and offers the best in country music community features without all the commercialism, spam, and showboating of other social networking sites. Stop by today and take a look around. I’m sure you’ll like what you find! Join me at DH Country MusicCountry Music Photo Gallery

Old Crow Medicine Show, Spring Creek , and Julianne Hough – New Music for the New Year

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Old Crow Medicine Show, Spring Creek , and Julianne Hough round out my list of artists to keep an eye on in 2009! Old Crow Medicine Show may be old news to the internet savvy and independantly aware, but mainstream country music is going to get a wake up call by these guys in 2009. With a stream of late-night network televesion appearances and name-dropping country music star recommendations, Old Crow can certainly count on Tennesse Pusher pushing them to the headlines of country music news in the next year. You can catch OCMS on Conan O’BrienTuesday Dec 23rd, or on 3 special appearances in the Dave Matthews Band tour this coming spring. Spring Creek is currently in a Denver studio recording their third album, to be released on Rebel Records in spring of 2009. Their obvious bluegrass roots combined with their highly energetic contemporary sound gives them a sharp edge that helps them stand out against a crowd. While it’s questionable whether this is enough to pull them into mainstream news ahead of acts like Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney, it certainly adds a fresh touch of true country bluegrass sound that has been missing from radio for far too long. Julianne Hough was already turning heads as a leading personality on Dancing With The Stars, but the next year will have Julianne fans turning up thevolume as she prepares her follow-up to “That Song In My Head”. Julianne Hough will also spend much of the year on the road appearing in concerts and festivals such as January’s Sound & Speed as well as opening on  George Strait’s concert tour over summer.Country Music Photo Gallery

Tour Updates From Little Big Town, George Strait, Julianne Hough, and Sugarland!

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Little Big Town headlines, Julianne Hough opens for George Strait and Sugarland jazz’s it up, all in this country music tour update! Little Big Town will launch their first-ever headlining tour this coming January. The first appearance is scheduled for January 24th in Jacksonville, FL and the tour will run all the way through October. Opening artists include Zac Brown Band, Ashton Shepherd, Kate & Kacey (of Can You Duet fame) and Jonathan Singleton and the Grove. Continue to more information on the Little Big Town concert tour. Julianne Hough has something to dance about now that she’s opening for major country music legend George Strait during his summer concert tour. Julianne will appear at select performances beginning May 15th and continuing through July 25th. Continue for more information about the George Strait concert tour. Sugarland  pulls a bit from Jennifer Nettles past as they jazz it up next spring for the 40th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Jazz Fest runs for two weekends, first on April 24th-26th and again on April 30th-May 3rd. Other acts included in Jazzfest are Dave Matthews Band, Aretha Franklin, Emmylou Harris as well as hundreds of others. Prior to her phenomenal success as half of the chart-topping-duo Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles was an accomplished jazz singer in the greater Nashville area. Continue for Sugarland concert information.Country Music Photo Gallery

Taylor Swift Angers Fans Over LiveDaily’s Fearless Contest

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Taylor Swift fans are up in arms over a stalled fan video contest promoted at LiveDaily. Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans are upset after participating in her “Fearless” fan video contest. It seems that while the promotions for the contest cited that winners would be chosen weekly, and a grand prize winner would receive gift certificates, signed albums and exclusive meet & greets with Taylor, there is no sign of any winners. The Taylor Swift Fearless contest even states in detail on her LiveDaily page that Taylor herself will choose which talented fan will win the exciting grand prize. However comments on her YouTube channel point out that the number of video views on Taylor’s page has not changed in over 3 months, meaning that she has not even looked at any of the entries. To quote a letter I received on the matter: “461 video responses were sent with some contestants saying that they put two weeks of work into their entries… The contest held in association with LiveDaily.com was supposed to be run for four weeks starting from November 10th which means it finished Sunday December 7th although the site was still accepting entries after that date? More controversy, what if the chosen winner, if it ever happens that there is one, is one of the videos entered after the close off date?” It is understandable that an artist’s schedule can get hectic, however the takeaway impression left by this contest is that it was a cheap publicity stunt to get devoted fans to buy and promote the new album. Now those same fans have agreed to file a fraud complaint against Taylor Swift and her management team unless the terms of this contest are met. Hopefully there is a reasonable explanation for this that will help to reconcile any hard feelings created between Taylor and her fans. In the meantime, my hat’s off to the mass number of fans who are willing to hold mainstream artists accountable for the promises they make! UPDATE: It appears that in the 24 hours after this article was published, the contest page at livedaily was updated to reflect 4 finalist up for fan voting. Since there are no contest terms posted, and the contest video from Taylor has been removed, then there is no way of proving that this method of selecting a winner is different than what her statements in the video had implied (in the video it stated that weekly winners would be chosen, then SHE would choose the grand prize winner). Either way, with the wording chosen on the contest page, I can only hope that the fans’ voices were heard. “But this is a contest and someone has to win, so Team Taylor has selected their Top 4 videos for you to vote on“. Country Music Photo Gallery

Alan Jackson Video Debut: Country Boy

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Alan Jackson gives fans a chance to star in his latest video “Country Boy”. After running a video submission contest on YouTube, Alan Jackson has released a concept video including some of this great fan footage. Congratulations to all the winning entries! To check out the original footage for each winner, visit the contest page on Alan Jackson’s YouTube Channel!Country Music Photo Gallery