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LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Married!

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LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian tie the knot in a surprise ceremony. LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian have taken a lot of heat for their whirlwhind romance, which budded while both were still married to their own respected partners. Yesterday’s surprise wedding have many coming to realize this was more than a 7-year-itch fling. Friends and family in attendance had been told the event would be an engagement party and found out about the ceremony after they arrived. Eddie’s children from his previous marriage were also in attendance. The couple, who became engaged in December, met while filming Northern Lights, a made-for-TV movie. After rumors of their romantic relationship surfaced in 2009, Cibrian filed for divorce from his wife, model Brandi Glanville. Rimes and her husband, Dean Sheremet, filed divorce documents a short time later. They were married for seven years. What’s your opinion: Selfish homewreckers, or entitled to new/true love?

David Nail’s “Let It Rain” Video

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David Nail’s “Let It Rain” Video Strikes A Nerve. Singer/songwriter David Nail is talented to be sure. He manages to encompass the bittersweetness of broken relationships and lost loves in an honest and relatable way that avoids being cliche through songs like “Red Light“, “Clouds” and “Missouri” featured on his first album, I’m About To Come Alive. His latest single, “Let It Rain” seems to follow the same vein. In true country form, “Let It Rain” is all about cheating. The interesting thing, though, is it is told from the sorrowful perspective of the remorse-filled cheater. The song truly feels honest, and is just as relatable as David’s earlier songs. However, the video for “Let It Rain” puts an entirely different spin on the song. Quite frankly, it robs the lyrics of their honesty creating a shady, decidedly un-country vibe. From the opening shot of “the mistress”/”mistake”/”one-night stand” showering in the hotel bathroom to the sleek, and modern style of the hotel in which the video is set, the entire setting presents an image contrary to the remorse in the lyrics and Nail’s voice. It is difficult to believe the message of the lyrics or to feel anything beyond disdain when we’re seeing the aftermath of the affair which caused a wife pain and ended a marriage. Another, startling aspect of the video is the distance between the two characters in the video. They are never seen to interact at all, which just adds to the assumption that the affair was of little meaning. This creates even less sympathy, and causes a disconnect between the listener and the song. Overall, the video on some levels ruins the song and leaves me feeling unsettled, and unsympathetic. You can watch the video now, and let me know what you think. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvxAiLqF7C0]

Alan Jackson Stays With EMI

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Alan Jackson Renews Contract with EMI Music Publishing Alan Jackson who has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide and topped the country singles charts 35 times, has decided after over ten years of successful partnership to resign with EMI Music Publishing in a new global deal. “I write hurtin’ songs, cheatin’ songs, drinkin’ songs, lovin’ songs…and to me, those things are just a part of life and part of country music. The folks at EMI have been there with me for a good while, and I’m glad we’re going to keep on working together.” -Alan Jackson EMI Music Publishing is the world’s leading publisher of popular music, representing more than one million copyrights including some of the best known songs ever written.

Win a Country Strong DVD Prize Pack from CMNB!

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Win a Country Strong DVD, Soundtrack and T-Shirt from Country Music News Blog! Country Strong, featuring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw, hits store shelves April 12th, and we’ve got your copy here! We’re giving away a Country Strong Prize Pack which includes the movie on DVD, the Original Soundtrack, and a T-Shirt to one lucky subscriber! Just make sure you are signed up for our weekly country music newsletter and you’re automatically entered to win! * Prize provided by Mammoth PR. * Entries must be received by Sunday April 10th. * Winners will not be eligible for another prize drawing until 90 days after this one. * 1 Winner will be drawn Sunday April 10th from ALL email subscribers with a valid shipping address. Can’t wait to win it? Pre-Order Country Strong on Amazon.com today !

Taylor Swift is 2011 ACM Entertainer of the Year!

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Taylor Swift is awarded the 2011 ACM Entertainer of the Year! Hot off the heels of an international tour, Taylor Swift takes top honors tonight as your new fan-voted 2011 ACM Entertainer of the Year! With her album Speak Now breaking every record in the book, and her tours selling out within minutes of being announced, it’s no surprise that Taylor takes the trophy this year. Taylor will continue to tour the US All summer long, but now has some extra accolades to take with her. Congratulations Taylor and all the other nominees.

2011 ACM Winners! Complete List

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Your complete list of 2011 Academy of Country Music Award winners! Congratulations to all of tonight’s ACM winners, and a special shout out to Miranda Lambert who absolutely cleaned house! The show was exciting and fun, and I cannot wait for our team to take over Vegas for next year’s! 2011 ACM Award Winners: VIDEO OF THE YEAR – “The House That Built Me” Miranda Lambert VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR – “As She’s Walking Away” Zac Brown Band feat. Alan Jackson SONG OF THE YEAR – “The House That Built Me” Miranda Lambert NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR – The Band Perry SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR – “The House That Built Me” Miranda Lambert ALBUM OF THE YEAR – Need You Now Lady Antebellum VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR – Lady Antebellum VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR – Sugarland MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR – Brad Paisley FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR – Miranda Lambert ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR – Taylor Swift Thank you to all the fans that voted this year!

There’s Still Time to Vote for EOTY!

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Voting is still open for 2011 ACM Entertainer of the Year! Country music fans everywhere still have the power to choose the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year and New Artist by either texting-to-vote or casting their votes online now at www.VoteACM.com! For those who want to text their vote in, watch the live ACM broadcast on CBS where they will announce the number to text at the beginning of the show, and again throughout the program. Entertainer of the Year fan voting will give fans the chance to vote for the Academy’s most prestigious award, Entertainer of the Year, for which Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban are nominated. Fans can also vote for the New Artist Award, for which The Band Perry and Eric Church will compete. Text-to-vote is brought to you this year by Dodge Ram.