Amber Hayes Releases FREE Holiday Track “Uh Oh, Looks Like Snow” To Fans

Country artist Amber Hayes has released a special holiday track, called “Uh Oh, Looks Like Snow.” The song is currently available as a free download for fans through Hayes’ website and to newsletter subscribers. The fun wintertime tune tells the story of a girl who wishes for a snowstorm so she can stay in and cuddle with her loved one. The upbeat track was co-written by Hayes and Bill DiLuigi. “This time of year is all about giving back,” said Hayes. “My fans have been so supportive, and without them, I would not be able to make a career doing what I love. I want to give back to my fans with this song. Hopefully, it will put a smile on their face.” This holiday season, fans can also see Amber Hayes in the major motion film “Cowgirls N’ Angels,” which is scheduled to air on the Starz network starting Dec. 4.  The movie features three of Hayes’ songs, including her 2010 Top 40 Music Row single, “C’mon,” which can be heard in the “Cowgirls N’ Angels” preview trailer here.  Hayes plays a honky tonk singer in the film and performs the song as part of a prominent line dancing scene.  Also included is “Always There For Me,” a previously unreleased duet with Lonestar front man Richie McDonald, who has a cameo as her father in the same scene.  “Right As Rain” is the third Hayes track featured in the film.  All three songs are included on the official “Cowgirls N’ Angels” soundtrack, available on iTunes or Amazon.com. To see when “Cowgirls N’ Angels” will air in your area, click here. The Timothy Armstrong-directed “Cowgirls N’ Angels” stars Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell (“Babe,” “L.A. Confidential,” “The Green Mile,” “The Artist”) Bailee Madison (“Bridge To Terabithia,” “Brothers,” “Just Go With It”), Alicia Witt (“Friday Night Lights,”  “The Mentalist”) Frankie Faison (“The Silence of the Lambs,” “The Wire”) and Jackson Rathbone (“Twilight” films) among others. “Cowgirls N’ Angels” follows the adventures of young Ida Clayton (Bailee Madison), who joins a group of female rodeo trick riders in a quest to find her real father. Oklahoma native Amber Hayes first broke onto the Country music scene after her starring role as Kathy Twitty in the 2008 Conway Twitty musical, “It’s Only Make Believe.”  Amber released her debut EP C’mon in 2010, landing two Top 40 singles (“C’mon,” “Wait”) on the national MusicRow Country Breakout chart. In October 2012, she released her sophomore album, Any Day Is A Good Day.  Shortly following, Billboard’s The 615 named her as “One To Watch in 2013” and she opened up for one of her biggest musical influences, Reba McEntire, in Durant, Oklahoma.  Amber’s title track of her album, “Any Day Is A Good Day,” scored Amber her first Top 30 record. For more information about Amber, visit www.AmberHayesMusic.com and follow her on Twitter and Facebook.      

J.T. Hodges to star in Hallmark movie “FINDING CHRISTMAS”

Country Music star JT Hodges will star in a new made-for-television holiday movie. The sultry Country Music artist who has already caught the eye of Music City Nashville, award-winning producers, the ACM’s and People Magazine will debut his acting skills in the Hallmark Channel Original Holiday movie, “Finding Christmas” which premieres on the network on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 8pm EST. In conjunction with the network television movie, JT Hodges will also release a modern country take on the classic holiday song “Joy to the World” on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 via iTunes. The movie is part of Hallmark Channel’s popular “Countdown to Christmas” programming campaign. Find out more directly from Show Dog Universal!

Matt Stillwell Makes Christmas Eve Appearance

Matt Still Appears On Fox & Friends On Christmas Eve. Matt Stillwell will be appearing live on Fox & Friends to premiere his Christmas single, “Our Christmas,” from the new holiday album Muddy Christmas. The performance will air on the FOX News Channel on Monday, December 24. Stillwell will sing a second song for online viewers of Fox & Friends “After The Show Show” segment, but has not yet revealed which holiday classic he will perform. He is leaving that song choice up to his fans. Stillwell tweeted and asked followers what their favorite Christmas song was. “I have a few of my favorites I’d like to sing, but I thought it would be fun to find out what my fans would like to hear on Christmas Eve. I have to say, my fans do have good taste. I have not decided yet, so guess everyone will have to tune in and see!” Stillwell recently signed with new management, Rusted Truck Ranch, and has lots to look forward to in the New Year with album plans in the works.

Be Sure to Watch CMA Country Christmas 2012 TODAY

The Annual CMA Country Christmas Airs On ABC TONIGHT, Don’t Forget to Watch! In case you forgot, we’re here to remind you that the 2012 edition of the annual CMA Country Christmas special airs on ABC TONIGHT (Dec, 20th) from 8:00-11:00pm, ET! Hosted by Jennifer Nettles including awesome performances from some of our favorites like Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Martina McBride and more! Find the complete list of performers below, and be sure to tune in! CMA Country Christmas Preview: CMA Country Christmas Performers. Jennifer Nettles Keith Urban Martina McBride Little Big Town Dierks Bentley Lady Antebellum Scotty McCreery The Band Perry Colbie Caillet John Legend Katherine Jenkins

Shot of Country: White Christmas

Shot of Country: Get In The Holiday Spirit with our “White Christmas” Inspired Drink Recipe! In this special edition of our weekly Shot Of Country, we’re whipping up a drink that we think will definitely get you into the holiday spirit! Whether you like the version sung by Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Sheryl Crow or any other of your favorite country singers, this “White Christmas” inspired recipe is easy to make and will be fun to enjoy! So, grab yourself a glass and get ready! Cheers! Watch: Shot of Country: White Christmas. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEIP9TGshaw]

Dustin Lynch Shares Holiday Message with Fans

Dustin Lynch Shares Funny Holiday Video with Fans! We all know when bands are on tour, they have a lot of free time hanging out on the tour bus in between cities! Well, it looks like Dustin Lynch and his band were using their time productively, by taking a little time to come up with a very special (and funny!) holiday greeting for all the DL fans out there! Check it out below. Dustin Lynch Tells Fans Happy Holidays!

Video: CMA Country Christmas 2012 Behind the Scenes

Get Behind the Scenes with The Band Perry, Little Big Town and More for the 2012 CMA Country Christmas! The annual CMA Country Christmas special for 2012 is quickly approaching, airing next week on Thursday, December 20th! Like most country music fans, we really look forward to this show, hosted again this year by Jennifer Nettles and with performances from The Band Perry, Martina McBride, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley and more, and it looks like the 2012 edition is going to be just as great as the previous years! While you’re waiting for Thursday to roll around, go ahead and get a behind the scenes look below! Video: Behind the Scenes, CMA Country Christmas 2012!

Sara Beth Under The Mistletoe

Here Is The Official Music Video For SaraBeth’s “Under The Mistletoe.” SaraBeth recently released the music video for her original Christmas song, “Under The Mistletoe.” The video was directed by Israel Anthem and produced by Noah Johnston. It was filmed in Nashville’s infamous “everyday is Christmas” themed Santa’s Pub—the doublewide trailer karaoke bar located near the city’s fairgrounds. “I felt like we were inside a snow globe while taping at Santa’s Pub,” says SaraBeth. “We had so much fun taping that day and meeting ‘Santa’ gave me an edge on all the other country artists. I was able to sneak in some of my Christmas-list wishes early!” Until tomorrow, fans can log on to Roughstock.com to enter to win a “Holiday Skype Hang with SaraBeth.” While in the studio with producer Dean Sams completing her full-length debut album, due out in stores later in 2013, one winner will win a skype interview with SaraBeth, plus a one hundred dollar Visa gift card. Runner-ups will win an autographed copy of her debut EP, Kickin’ and Screamin’ released earlier this year. To enter visit www.roughstock.com–contest ends on December 13, 2012. Watch “Under The Mistletoe” below and tell us what you think. It is hard for me to be a fan of any Christmas songs that aren’t the classics, but you could feel different. So don’t be shy, speak up! =)

Phil Vassar Santa’s Gone Hollywood Video

The Official Music Video For Phil Vassar’s “Santa’s Gone Hollywood.” This Christmas original comes from Phil Vassar’s Christmas album, Noel. “Santa’s Gone Hollywood” describes a much different Santa, that most aren’t familiar with. He is in a band, has a reality show, takes blue pills and smokes the natural stuff. This is not what I’d call traditional, but Vassar does have some of those tunes on Noel. I’m not really a fan of this song, but I will say it gets stuck in your head easily. We want to know what you think of this song and video. So watch and comment below.