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Lauren Alaina and Jason Aldean Duet

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Lauren Alaina Sings “Don’t You Wanna Stay” With Jason Aldean. Lauren Alaina is currently on tour with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, and the young star has nabbed the opportunity to sing the duet role in Aldean’s “Don’t You Wanna Stay“. This particular performance choice clearly delights fans, and I have to agree, its a great choice. A fan recently caught their live performance on camera, and Alaina featured the video below on her homepage. The camera work is a little shaky, but Lauren’s obvious talent shines through anyway! Watch it and let us know what you think. Does she fill Clarkson’s shoes or not? Lauren Alaina and Jason Aldean Live Duet of “Don’t You Wanna Stay” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeo0ljViJz0]

Eric Church Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour

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In Case Anyone Wanted To Know How The VERY FIRST Show Of The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour Went… I was very fortunate to attend the first show of Eric Church’s Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour. It took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the Fort Smith Convention Center. I (again so very grateful) had VIP tickets which included lots of goodies! There was a dinner before (with great food), a bag full of merchandise (including a very classy set of shot glasses), an acoustic set and great seats! The acoustic set consisted of two songs between dinner and the actual show. He sang “Like Jesus Does,” a track from Chief and “Before She Does,” a track from his first album Sinners Like Me. After those there was time for some questions from the fans. I managed to get some talk time, where I first told him it was my birthday and then asked where he got the idea to write “Lightning.” He replied with a VERY “Happy Birthday” and said it came to him one day after watching the Green Mile. For those of you who haven’t heard it, go listen now! It will definitely tug at your heartstrings! After questions (and one more drink) me and my friends headed to the main building! Brantley Gilbert was the opening act, but I only caught the first and last songs of his set…that’s because I was waiting in line for a cold beverage for, no joke, at least 30 minutes. This was one thing, that I feel, wasn’t thought out very carefully. Once Church hit the stage all complaints or worries were out the door!!!! He ROCKED that stage, and when I say this I mean it 100 percent! I have seen him perform on several occasions (over 10) and I’m never disappointed, but last Thursday I was attacked with the amount of energy coming off of the stage and exuding in the audience. He packed the place, it was mentioned several times that this was a record breaking amount of people in the building! That’s with it being a Thursday night and previous artists such as Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert playing the venue! He played his classics “Two Pink Lines,” “Sinners Like Me,” “Guys Like Me,” “Pledge Allegiance to the Hag,” “Smoke A Little Smoke,” “Carolina,” “Hell On the Heart” and many others. Like clock-work, as soon as he started to sing “These Boots,” the majority of the crowd shucked their kickers and raised them high in the air! Church also played songs from his most recent album, Chief! Of course he sang “Drink In My Hand,” but what has become one of my all-time favorite songs, “Springsteen,” stole the show! He played the piano during the memory-lane, reminiscing tune, this is after learning the 88 keyed instrument days prior! Basically it was one of the best shows I have seen in a LONG time! Most definitely the best show I’ve seen in 2012! 😉 I strongly encourage Continue reading Eric Church Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour→

2012 ACM Awards Nominations

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Check Out The Complete List of ACM Awards Nominations. This mornin’, the Academy of Country Music held a digital social media press conference to announce the nominations for the 47th Annual ACM Awards! You can check out the complete list below, and see if you’re favorite artists made the cut! Don’t see ’em? Tell us about it! The list below includes all categories al the on-camera nominations except the New Artists which will be announced in February! For the off-camera, industry awards click here. The 2012 ACM Awards will air LIVE out of Las Vegas on Sunday, April 1st at 8pm on CBS! The award event will be hosted by Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton! 47th Annual ACM Awards Nominations Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Taylor Swift Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Chris Young Female Vocalist of the Year Sara Evans Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Vocal Duo of the Year Love and Theft Montgomery Gentry Steel Magnolia Sugarland Thompson Square Vocal Group of the Year The Band Perry Eli Young Band Lady Antebellum Rascal Flatts Zac Brown Band Album of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company) Chief – Eric Church (EMI-Nashville) Produced by: Arturo Buenahora, Jr., Jay Joyce Four The Record – Miranda Lambert (RCA) Produced by: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf Hemingway’s Whiskey – Kenny Chesney (BNA) Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney My Kinda Party – Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records) Produced by: Michael Knox Own The Night – Lady Antebellum (Capitol Records Nashville) Produced by: Lady Antebellum, Paul Worley Single Record of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company) Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band (Republic Nashville) Produced by: Mike Wrucke Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) Produced by: Michael Knox Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith (Show Dog-Universal Music) Produced by: Toby Keith Tomorrow – Chris Young (RCA) Produced by: James Stroud You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA) Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney Song of the Year (Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)) Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band Composers: Lee Brice, Liz Rose Publishers: Cake Taker Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Sweet Hysteria Music (BMI) Home – Dierks Bentley Composers: Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson Publishers: Big White Tracks (ASCAP), Chestnut Barn Music (BMI), Chrysalis Music/BMG Rights (ASCAP), Chrysalis One Songs (BMI) Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum Composers: Dallas Davidson, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott Publishers: Dwhaywood Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), EMI Foray Music (SESAC), Hillary Dawn Songs (SESAC), Radiobulletspublishing (BMI), String Stretcher Music (BMI) Warner-Tamberlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) Threaten Me With Heaven – Vince Gill Composers: Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dillon O’Brian, Will Owsley Publishers: Grant Girls Music (ASCAP), Vinny Mae Music (BMI), Willie-O Music (ASCAP) You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter Composers: Matraca Berg, Deana Carter Publishers: Deanaling Music (ASCAP), Hannaberg Continue reading 2012 ACM Awards Nominations→

Garth Brooks Hospital Lawsuit

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Does Garth Brooks Deserve His $1 Million Settlement? The final ruling in the court case between Garth Brooks and an Oklahoma hospital came down, and Brooks was awarded a whopping $1 million! The first $500,000 accounts for the donation Brooks gave the hospital to fund the construction of a women’s wing which would bare the name of Brooks’ late mother. The hospital never made this wing, hence the court case. The other half of the million was awarded to Brooks for punitive damages. HaleighT is here to fill you in on whether or not she thinks Garth deserves such a large settlement. Check out what she has to say and tell us what YOU think! Watch the video and let us know what you think! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN62Fh6_dbU]

Lady Antebellum Live Chat Thursday

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Lady A Will Be Treating Fans To A Live Online Chat! Lady Antebellum will be kicking off their Own The Night 2012 World Tour, Friday, January 27th! In order to get this kick-off started right, they will be treating fans to an Online Live Chat on Thursday, January 26th, the night before their tour starts up. The chat will beginning streaming live at 6pm CT on the official Lady Antebellum website. Fans will have the opportunity to asks questions and get their answers on the spot! So, be sure to be thinking of what you’d like to ask and plan to tune in Thursday night. To get to the Live chat, click here!

2012 ACM Nominees Announcement Planned

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The 2012 ACM Awards Announcement Proceedings Planned and Ready To Go! Well, to announce the Grammy nominations they held an entire concert, but the ACM Awards are going to be keeping it a little more low key than that. Organizers have planned a digital press conference to take place via social media Thursday, January 26th starting at 6:30am (PT). All categories will be announced in real time to fans and the media at the same time (what a novel idea!). Reba McEntire (who is hosting the awards show alongside Blake Shelton) will be participating in events leading up to the conference. Additionally, nominee reaction videos will be posted throughout the day. You can check out the press conference via Facebook by clicking here or Twitter by clicking here. The 47th Annual ACM Awards will take place Sunday, April 1st, and will air live out of Las Vegas on CBS at 8pm (ET).

Keith Urban You Gonna Fly Video

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Check Out The Video for Keith Urban’s “You Gonna Fly”! Keith Urban has released a video for his single “You Gonna Fly“. The track is currently #7 on the Billboard/BDS chart and is the fourth single release off of his Get Closer. The footage for the video comes from his Get Closer 2011 World Tour which spanned the U.S., Canada and Australia. “We had cameras rolling every night on tour, which is a great way for us to capture all of those unpredictable things that seem to happen at our shows. In a way, the video is also a huge thank you to everyone that came out and made it so insanely fun night after night.” -Keith Urban It’s a really fun, energetic video that let’s the fans who didn’t get to him in concert, get a closer look at the live shows! You can check it out below. Watch “You Gonna Fly” Now! You Gonna Fly – Keith Urban – Keith Urban Videos

Trace Adkins Songs and Stories Tour 2012

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Trace Adkins Announces Spring 2012 Tour, Songs and Stories. Trace Adkins has announced a low-key tour for Spring 2012 titled “Songs & Stories Tour“. The tour will hit theaters and auditoriums across the U.S., and will take a more down to earth approach than big budget arena tours. Adkins was inspired by his experience with CMT Invitation Only special last year after the release of his Proud To Be Here album. The concerts will feature not only performances of Trace’s tunes, but also stories and anecdotes that highlight his working-man roots and musical heritage. “I’ve had many narrow escapes and blessings in my life. The right song at the right time has been my saving grace and that’s something I have in common with the audience. Sharing meaningful songs, stories and some laughs ‘around the campfire’ is the Country music tradition and I’m looking forward to it.” -Trace Adkins Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27th, and fans can share their own stories and inspirations by clicking here.

Kellie Pickler Promotes 100 Proof

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Kellie Pickler Makes TV Appearances to Promote Release of 100 Proof. Kellie Pickler‘s much anticipated album 100 Proof releases Tuesday, January 24th and in an effort to promote she’ll be takin’ some time to make a couple appearances on TV. Fans can catch her on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday, January 25th and she’ll be stopping by one of her favorites, The Ellen Degeneres Show on Friday, January 27th. Check out local listings for times and channels! In the mean time you can watch Pickler’s video for “Tough“. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLOEqQW-Bmo&ob=av2e]

Luke Bryan and Eric Church ACM Performance 2012

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Luke Bryan and Eric Church 2012 ACM Weekend On Fremont Street Experience. Luke Bryan and Eric Church will be participating in “The Week Vegas Goes Country” otherwise known as the week leading up to the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The two will be headlining performances as part of the Fremont Street Experience with Luke Bryan heading the concert on Friday, March 30th and Eric Church taking over Saturday, March 31st. This is the 6th consecutive year that these free and open-to-the-public concerts will be held in five-block entertainment zone in downtown Vegas know as the Fremont Street Experience. Luke Bryan and Eric Church both put on one heck of show, and I can’t even imagine how rowdy it will get with both them in Vegas! The 2012 ACM Awards will broadcast live out of Vegas on Sunday, April 1st at 8pm ET on CBS. This year’s festivities will again be hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire.