How To Beat The Heat

Be Smart While Braving The Summer Sun! As we all know, it has been a pretty toasty summer with temperatures reaching three digits on more than several occasions. Although many of us have the gift of complaining down pat, everyone should understand that high temperatures can be very dangerous as well as uncomfortable. I want to strongly suggest that everyone takes all the necessary precautions to stay safe! The best way to do this is to stay inside! Keep your fans or AC at a reasonable notch and drink plenty of water. I understand this can be impossible for some because of work. I have family and friends who work in this heat everyday and it scares me! I can’t tell you enough how important it is to stay hydrated! We also want to encourage you while attending music festivals to never skip a meal, cut back a bit on your alcoholic beverages and again DRINK WATER! Wear clothes that are sensible, don’t forget to apply sunscreen and enjoy the show!

Taylor Swift Behind The Scenes with Covergirl

Get A Behind the Scenes Look at Taylor Swift’s New Covergirl Ad! As you most likely already know, Taylor Swift is one of the faces of cosmetics and beauty brand, Covergirl. She recently recorded a commercial for the lines new campaign “See Yourself. Be Yourself“, and she took a little time out of the recording to let fans get a behind the scenes peak at her style and the new ad. She offers up insight into her own beauty philosophy and inspirations, how she makes beauty decisions on tour, the different looks she likes to try out and more! Take a look at the video below, and hear all she has to say! Get Behind the Scenes with Taylor Swift Now! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG6oCO2lA0]

Watch Eric Church’s MIXTAPE

Watch Eric Church’s Mini-Movie “MIXTAPE” Here. Here is the mini-movie, MIXTAPE, that was the inspiration for Eric Church’s music video for his #1 hit “Springsteen.” It premiered Saturday on CMT, commercial-free. MIXTAPE was written by Peter Zavadil and Roger Vaughn and produced by Taillight TV. MIXTAPE is a little over 30 minutes long and is well worth your time, so sit back, relax and enjoy!

Craig Morgan Adds Celebrities To Charity Weekend

Music And Motocross Stars Sign On For Craig Morgan’s 6th Annual Charity Weekend. There is just over a month until Craig Morgan’s 6th Annual Charity Weekend takes place and he is excited to announce the first round of music and motocross friends that will be joining him during the festivities. On Saturday, August 11, motocross stars Destry Abbott, Fred Andrews, Cowboy Kenny Bartram, Trey Canard, Randy Hawkins and Kevin Windham will take part in an exhibition and trail ride from Vanleer, Tennessee. Later that night, country music star Darryl Worley and HLN “Morning Express” host and “Brand New Day” singer Robin Meade will take to the stage in concert with Morgan to support the Craig Morgan Charity Fund. For more information on the entire weekend click HERE. All events are open to the public and tickets are available now at Now Playing Nashville and all TriStar Bank locations in Dickson, Tennessee.

Brad Paisley Makes Surprise Appearance

Brad Paisley Made A Surprise Appearance On The “Virtual Opry” Stage. This past weekend Brad Paisley continued his highly successful Virtual Reality World Tour in Saratoga, NY and Camden, NJ. On Saturday, in Camden, Paisley surprised The Escape Plaza crowd with appearances on the “Virtual Opry” stage. Paisley, with guitar in hand, joined Kristen Kelly mid-way through Conway Twitty’s classic “Slow Hand” and continued to play as Kelly performed her current Top 40 hit “Ex-Old Man.” Next to perform on the “Virtual Opry” stage was Jana Kramer and Paisley came back out to the crowd’s delight. He joined Kramer on Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do” and Kramer’s party tune, “One of the Boys.” Recently it was announced Paisley would be taking his tour to Scandinavia for four shows in November and now he has added a show in Dublin, Ireland on November 13. The Band Perry will join him as special guests on the international dates. Photos below by Ben Enos.

Justin Moore Partners with Cabelas

Justin Moore Becomes Spokesperson for Outfitter Cabela’s! The world’s foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, Cabela’s, has officially announced a multi-year endorsement and sponsorship deal with Justin Moore! Moore is pretty much the perfect choice for this kind of partnership because his always stays true to his country roots (“Bait A Hook” anyone?), and that means more than just singing about it…he really lives it. “Justin embodies the Cabela’s lifestyle, which he is able to communicate through his songs. He is true to the outdoorsman who simply loves – and appreciates—hunting and fishing. It was clear from Day 1 Justin shares our passion for the Great Outdoors. He is a down-to-earth Cabela’s kind of guy and Cabela’s is honored to have him aboard.”-Scott Williams, Cabela’s EVP and Chief Marketing and E-Commerce Officer In operation since 1961, Cabela’s is famous for its strong brand and legendary customer service, and showcase thousands of quality outdoor products, including hunting, fishing, camping and hiking, as well clothing and outdoor-themed gifts and furnishings. Needless to say, Moore, whose sophmore album, Outlaws Like Me, is experiencing all kinds of success, is excited to get involved with a company that reflects his personal upbringing and lifestyle! “I’ve always tried to partner with people and companies that I respect. I couldn’t be happier to be associated with a company like Cabela’s. The lifestyle that they promote and embrace is an exact reflection of how I grew up and how I intend to raise my family. I respect and admire the folks from Cabela’s immensely. It should be a lot of fun and hopefully, together, we can reach the next goals we each have in place.” -Justin Moore Justin headed to our neck of the woods (also is home state) as he will be featured at the grand opening of Cabela’s brand new store location in Rogers, AR! Find out more at Cabela’s official homepage! Moore will be appearing this summer at the grand opening for Cabela’s new store location in Rogers, Arkansas.

It’s Turkey Time!

Happy Thanksgiving To All! Here are just a few key points I would like to mention before the big day… Whether you are with family or friends, have a wonderful extended weekend! Eat plenty and laugh even more! Sleep in, stay up late or watch some football, but most importantly…RELAX, you deserve it! For those brave souls who are going to venture out into the Black Friday sales, well all I can say is good luck and be safe! I will be sleeping in, in preparation to see the Razorbacks win over LSU! Last I would like everyone to know that I am very Thankful for my job and all of our readers! Thanks for letting me have the opportunity to do what I love! GOBBLE GOBBLE!

My Great Fall Weekend

Livin’ Life The Only Way I Know How! This past Saturday coudn’t of been better…it was full of family time and I loved every minute of it!! I put my flashback playlist to good use as I took a little drive to Maysville! I watched the stressful Arkansas game with my family and am pleased to say we came out with a W! For dinner we went to a beans and cornbread fundraiser where the community members caught up. Next was my little cousins football game and then we were off to Pete’s Place in Siloam Springs! While there I listened to a great band, Johnny Dale and Along for the Ride, and did a little dancing! Sunday was full of watching movies, a little party planning and relaxing, three of my favorite things to do! =) The only thing that has got me going crazy is how fast this fall is passing us by! Halloween is this weekend….what are you going to be?!?!?!

HaleighT, On The Road Again

HaleighT And MissMolly Visit Memphis And Nashville Tennessee! Last weekend I embarked on a miniature road trip with my friend and co-worker, MissMolly! We crossed two state lines heading to Tennessee from Oklahoma to make our mark in Memphis and Nashville. At one point we were asked the question, “Are you here for business or pleasure?” We just looked at each other, because it’s hard to answer that when our business is pleasure! I had a blast and I’m super excited to tell y’all all about it! We left CMNB headquarters bright and early last Thursday morning (July 7) to head for the Volunteer State. This came to be quite difficult for me because the night before I was hard at work interviewing and listening to No Justice. =) As we rolled down I40 we discussed our itinerary, the always organized Molly had us one printed up and everything! I started to get pretty anxious in anticipation because it was my first time to both legendary cities. The rest of the drive was spent taking in the view and listening to some country music! As soon as we crossed the Hernando De Soto Bridge I knew it was sure to be a great weekend. We checked into The Weston, which was right off of the famous Beale Street, then began work right away. We walked to Beale and got some footage and familiarized ourselves with the area. Molly is from Memphis, so I was very lucky to have her as my tour guide. I can honestly say I was out of my element; everything and everyone I saw intrigued me (in a good way). We had just enough time for a quick supper with Molly’s family and then it was back to work. We passed out our CMNB “Country Music Fan” fans to the crowds waiting for The JaneDear Girls and Steve Holly. The local radio station, KIX 106, had the artists featured in their free concert KIX On Beale for the evening. We were very successful in keeping the people cool and getting our name out there all at the same time. During the concert I saw several people putting their fans to use and enjoying the music! Once it was over, we took to the bars to partake in some local fun (all work related). It was great! The next morning we were “On The Road Again“! Lunch was had at Loretta Lynn’s Kitchen in Hurricane Mills, Tn. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect! I definitely recommend stopping by if you ever find yourself in Hurricane Mills. Nashville…what can I say about Nashville…it is AMAZING! I only wish we could have been there longer. We stayed at The Renaissance, where we met some very friendly people. The itinerary said to explore, and that’s exactly what we did! We toured the famous Ryman Auditorium and sadly not the Country Music Hall Of Fame, too many places, not enough time. The nightlife was so exciting; actually being Continue reading HaleighT, On The Road Again