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CMT Christmas Programming

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CMT Offers Up Christmas Specials Country Style! Hopefully, you will get the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy some time with friends and family this holiday weekend. There will be joy and cheer. There will be presents. There will be food aplenty. There will be holiday-related activities left and right. You will be exhausted. So, when you need a breather from the festivities, and want to plopped down in front of the TV for a bit, CMT has your country Christmas programming covered! The Christmas themed shows started yesterday and will run all the way through Christmas. From music videos to the best of 2011, they’ve got ya covered! See below for a complete listing, and enjoy. CMT Christmas Programming Mistletoe Jams, daily between 6am and 11am in 15 minute blocks, ew and timeless holiday music videos from some of country’s biggest stars High 5 Video Countdown, Thursday December 22nd, 11:30am-12pm, showcases the five most-streamed holiday videos CMT Top 20 Countdown, Friday, December 23rd, 11am-1:30pm, host Evan Farmer recaps the best videos of 2011 CMT Social Hour, Saturday, December 24th, 9am-10am, 4 hours of holiday music with back-to-back videos of new, classic and alt-country holiday videos CMT Pure, Sunday, December 25th, starts at 6am, 24 hours of holiday music with back-to-back videos of new, classic and alt-country holiday videos

Lauren Alaina Rings In New Year In Vegas

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Lauren Alaina Ends Year of Success In Vegas! We’ve said it several times, and we will probably say it again. Lauren Alaina has had one heck of a year! From American Idol to debuting her first album, Wildflower, to singing at the Whitehouse, this young woman’s career is off to a great start. So, how does one end such a year full of success? Well, if you’re Lauren you spend it at the American Country New Year’s Live in Las Vegas! The special New Year’s Eve bash will air on Saturday, December 31st from 11pm-12:30am on Fox. Alaina will performing, so if you don’t have plans already, make sure you tune in! After the New Year, you can find Lauren on tour with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan on Aldean’s “My Kinda Party” Arena Tour kicking off in January 2012.

Andy Gibson The Christmas Song

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Check Out Newcomer Andy Gibson’s Rendition of The Christmas Song. New on the scene, Andy Gibson, is offering country music fans his very own rendition of the holiday classic, “The Christmas Song“. From Nat King Cole to the Manheim Steamrollers to Hootie & The Blowfish (What’s up, Darius Rucker?), everyone and their grandmother has done some version of this song. Strangely though, at least for me, this tune never gets old. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, maybe it’s just that great of a song, no matter who is singing it, I always enjoy hearing it. I have to say, Gibson’s version is not an exception. He has a great voice, and he does the song justice. You can check out the video below, and if you haven’t met Gibson yet click here to find out more. You can also check out Gibson’s own “Wanna Make You Love Me” below. Andy Gibson “The Christmas Song“ The Christmas Song – Andy Gibson – Andy Gibson Videos Andy Gibson, “Wanna Make You Love Me“ Wanna Make You Love Me – Andy Gibson – Andy Gibson Videos

Gloriana Wishes You A Merry Christmas

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Gloriana Takes A Minute To Send Special Holiday Wishes. Gloriana, or Tom Gossin, Mike Gossin and Rachel Reinert (the group’s fourth member, Cheyenne left the band earlier this year under reportedly amicable circumstances), took a minute while out on the road in Long Island to send a special Christmas and Holiday message to everyone out there in the country music world. Check out the video below to hear their quick but heartfelt warm wishes to you and yours through Christmas and the New Year. So, here’s to you from them! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature&v=5jzJBrFOAoQ]

Red Solo Cup Christmas Version

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The Toby Keith Team Offers Up A Christmas Version of Red Solo Cup. Toby Keith offered up his ode to the red solo cup to country music fans, and they drank it right up! Then Glee picked it up, and created their own version of the song. Now, there is a third version of this exuberant, silly song…just for Christmas. This really is turning out to be quite a versatile tune. Take a look and let us know what you think! Watch Toby Keith’s Christmas Version of Recent Hit “Red Solo Cup“ Red Solo Cup (Holiday Version) – Toby Keith – Toby Keith Videos

CMT Artists of the Year 2011: Mini Recap

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Check Out The Video Below to Hear HaleighT’s CMT Artists of the Year Mini Recap! Did you have a chance to watch the CMT Artists of the Year show for 2011 honoring some of the best and brightest in country music right now? HaleighT took just a couple of minutes to do a quick recap of the show for ya, and she also lets you know what her favorite part was of the whole to-do! So, check it out and let us know what you think of the 2011 CMT Artists of the Year! You can check out even more on the show by clicking here. CMT Artists of the Year: Mini Recap! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYwUEJT7XQc]

Lisa Matassa The Christmas Song Video

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Lisa Matassa “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” Music Video! Though many of you haven’t heard of her, Lisa Matassa is no new comer to the music world! After having some success in her younger days on the Dance Pop charts, this mother of two teenagers is back and with a whole new perspective this time! The Long Island New Yorker released her EP (Me Time) earlier this year and with all her dedication and talent, she is sure to gain some fans. She recently recorded “Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” with the Broadway Youth Ensemble and here is the video for it! Her take on this classic is sure to put you in that festive mood that so many are already in! Enjoy! Tags: The Christmas Song, Lisa Matassa, Lisa Matassa Videos

CMT Artists Of The Year

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HaleighT’s Recap Of The 2011 CMT Artists Of The Year Show! Last night was the presentation of the CMT Artists Of The Year Awards, hosted by Rob Lowe. The honorees were Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift and Brad Paisley. The recipients were chosen based off of sales, radio airplay, concert grosses and activity on cmt.com. Each artist was given a section of the 90 minute show that was dedicated to them with a performance, congratulatory words by others and a short acceptance speech. Kenny Chesney had the special treat to have Gavin Degraw perform his hit “Somewhere With You“, where he did a fantastic job! A part of the show that ranks very high on my list was when Matthew McConaughey had a video message for Chesney that was too cute! Lady Antebellum received kind words from many including their good friend Miranda Lambert and performed their brand new single “Dancin’ Away With My Heart.” It sounded great and by the reactions of Taylor Swift and the rest of the audience (including me at home), it looks like this will be another chart topper for them! Jason Aldean performed his current single “Tattoos On This Town” and spoke of how this year was kind of a risk, but he was glad he did things on his terms. He wasn’t concerned about what people were telling him to do, he followed his gut and boy did it pay off! Nobody puts Jason in a corner! Viewers were treated to a special treat with an energetic performance by The Avett Brothers. A band that is quite possibly one of the most cross-genre groups around (we aren’t quite sure what they are…folk, rock, indie, Americana, who knows)! Taylor Swift also had someone else perform one of her songs, but this performance had a bit of a twist. The All American Rejects gave us their take on “Mean” while throwing in a little bit of their own hit “Gives You Hell!” It was great! She accepted her award from her good friend and fellow female country artist, Faith Hill. Brad Paisley wrapped the night up for us, first by saying that Country Music was the best industry to be in because everyone was so nice and then by collaborating with Joe Walsh on “Camouflage!” It was a great night for everyone, wish I could have been there! Congratulations again to all five of the talented acts!

Brad Paisley New Song for A-T Children’s Project

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Brad Paisley Uses His Voice To Support A-T Children’s Project. Brad Paisley has a new song available, but this new song, “Hard Life“, is anything but average. It was written by a young man from Springfield, VA named Joe Kindregan who has A-T or ataxia-telangiectasia, a rare, fatal genetic disease that combines the symptoms of cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, immune deficiencies and cancer. Brad and Joe met a fundraising benefit in 2005, and have maintained contact over the years. Joe was inspired to write this song when his friend Brian lost his battle with the same disease. Joe wanted to put into lyrics the struggle of living with such a disease, both the good and bad aspects. He drew from his own experiences and from interviewing others who also have A-T. Joe wrote his thoughts and shared them Paisley who decided to run with the project. Kindregan had the opportunity to visit Nashville twice to see the behind the scenes work of taking his lyrics and making a song out of them. “I’ve known Joe for several years and he is one of my favorite people. His disease is physically debilitating but obviously creatively and mentally Joe has such tremendous depth. It’s an honor for me to be the person to give voice to his creativity and cause.” -Brad Paisley The song is available through all digital media outlets (or by , and all of the artist royalties from U.S. digital single sales will be donated to the non-profit A-T Children’s Project. This is a not for profit organization that supports and coordinates biomedical research, scientific conferences and a clinical center with the goal of finding life-improving therapies and eventually a cure for A-T.

Easton Corbin Sings With Shaquille O’Neal

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Easton Corbin Surprised Onstage By Basketball Great, Shaq. Easton Corbin got a big surprise during a House of Blues performance in Orlando, FL Friday, December 9th, in the form of NBA star, Shaquille O’Neal! Shaq took the stage with Corbin for an impromptu duet rendition of “It Just Comes Natural“. O’Neal even played the guitar! I had no idea Shaq’s talents went beyond the court, but you learn something new everyday! Can you think of a stranger duet combination? Let us know and comment below! Easton Corbin with Shaquille O’Neal and O’Neal’s girlfriend, Nicole Alexander. (photo courtesy Chris Tate)