Craig Morgan’s New Single This Ole Boy Craig Morgan will release his newest single “This Ole Boy” to country radio June 21. The song is his first with Black River Entertainment and has Morgan very excited! “This Ole Boy” is written by Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson, and Rhett Atkins and is “the perfect sing-along country love song”. The single will be on Morgan’s sixth studio album that is set to be out early 2012.
Tyrone Vaughan Set to Release Downtime in September! Tyrone Vaughan’s album Downtime is set to be released in September. The son of blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan and nephew of legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, has made this album true to his country roots, including his well-known family guitar capabilities. Along with “Downtime“, the record gives us “9 Times Out of 10“, “Buzz Kill“, “She Could Have Had Anything“, “The House Feels So Empty“, “Next Stop, Texas“, and “Wanna Hear You Sing“. Throughout the record we get a touch of rock, blues, and R&B. “It’s country all day long, but it also rocks, there’s blues – I can’t deny it. I keep the Vaughan guitar in there, but with fiddle, banjo, and steel guitar in there as well. So it’s this whole different vibe.” Vaughan is the latest artist with Kick It Up Music and Records and “Downtime” has been released as his first single!
Trace Adkins Releases Video for Latest Single Just Fishin’. Trace Adkins latest single “Just Fishin’” is a far cry from his more wild songs like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk“! As much as we love those (and we do), it’s nice to have the change of pace, and see Trace showcase his softer side. Similar to “You’re Gonna Miss This“, this latest single takes on a paternal and loving tone, and highlights just how fast things can pass us by. So far, “Just Fishin’” which was released late March, has received favorable attention. The video debuted Friday, June 3rd, and it is nothing short of adorable (if you can use the term adorable about a big man like Trace). It features scenes of a “father” and “daughter” spending the day together at the lake, and appropriately mirrors the themes expressed in the lyrics. “Just Fishin’” is featured on Adkins upcoming album, Proud To Be Here, which is due out on August 2. You can check out the video here! Just Fishin’ – Trace Adkins – Trace Adkins Videos
Shania Twain Debuts New Single On OWN. Shania Twain recently returned full force to the country music scene with the release of her autobiography, From This Moment On and new docu-reality show, “Why Not? with Shania Twain”, on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She had left the spot light for a much needed respite after dealing with a very public and painful divorce, but now she is full of new ideas, new life (including a new husband) and lots to share with fans. In addition to her book and television series, Shania will be releasing her first single in over six years! The song is titled “Today Is Your Day“, and it will be debuted during the finale episode of of her show airing Sunday, June 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The single will be available on iTunes after the show, and it will hit country radio airwaves that week. The episode coming up later this week, Sunday June 5th at 10 p.m. ET/PT, titled “Finding My Voice“, will gives fans a peak behind the scenes as it chronicles the production of the new song. The finale episode titled “Endless Love” provides fans with the ultimate finale as it features the conclusion of Shania’s tour, and never-before-seen footage from her wedding in the Bahamas to now husband Frederic Thiebaud. So be sure to tune in the next couple weeks, and catch up with Shania and her new single!
Frankie Ballard Releases Video for A Buncha Girls Single. Frankie Ballard‘s single “A Buncha Girls” has summer party hit written all over it. This is the first single of Frankie’s debut self-titled album which was released earlier the year, and it is available now on iTunes. Hailing from Michigan Ballard has risen out of obscurity rather quickly obtaining his first record contract in 2009, and garnering “top 5 video chart” notoriety for his first single release “Tell Me You Get Lonely“in 2010. Most recently, it was announced he will be an opening act for the U.S. leg of Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now tour. Frankie has a vibe influenced by multiple genres, and he cites a wide range of influences from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Brad Paisley. “A Buncha Girls” is a fun, upbeat song which show cases Ballard’s personality and talent. He may be an rising artist we want to keep an eye on. Watch the video here! A Buncha Girls – Frankie Ballard – Frankie Ballard Videos
Justin Moore Shares Details On His Album Due Out This Summer! Justin Moore sat down with Nashville Country Club to share the low down on his upcoming sophomore album, Outlaws Like Me which is due out Tuesday, June 21st. This album features his already popular single, “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” which debuted earlier this year. In a rather candid style Justin also dishes on little known facts about himself including his most embarrassing moment and his wife’s favorite food and tid bits on the ins and outs of the life of a musician! Check out the video of the interview now!
Sugarland Offers Helping Hand Through Special Video of “Stand Up”. Sugarland, with the help of Little Big Town, has taken a little time out of their 2011 The Incredible Machine Tour to lend a helping hand to those in need after the devastation of tornadoes and severe storms rocked Alabama and more recently Missouri. They are offering a special performance and video clip of “Stand Up” to fans in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the needs of victims still suffering from this Spring’s batch of severe weather. The special edition is titled “Stand Up (For Tornado Relief)“, features friends and tour mates Little Big Town, and premieres on iTunes Tuesday, May 31st. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross. Lending your support has never been so easy! Help Sugarland, and help the tornado victims by checking out this version of “Stand Up” on iTunes today!
Dolly Parton Releases New Album Better Day. Dolly Parton has announced the debut of her new album, Better Day, will be June 28th released on her own record label, Dolly Records. The first single off the album is titled “Together You & I“, and Dolly will perform it live for the first time on The Ellen Degeneres Show on Friday, May 27th. Fans can expect the video for this single sometime soon after Dolly’s Ellen performance. Additionally, Parton will be kicking off a world tour July 17 in Knoxville’s Thompson Boling Arena with multiple dates scheduled in the U.S. The tour will continue to Europe in August and September, and then to Australia in November.
Josh Kelley Releases His Second Single Gone Like That.” Josh Kelley debuted his new single “Gone Like That” Tuesday, May 23 on CBS’s The Talk. “Gone Like That” is the second single to be released from Josh’s debut country album, Georgia Clay on which he wrote or co-wrote each of the 15 tracks. This particular single is especially poignant as it played a role in his transition into being a country singer/songwriter. “When I sent “Gone Like That” into my publisher to pitch to a country artist, he said he really wanted me to record it. Hearing his reaction to this song really gave me the confidence to pursue making a country album – something I wanted to do for a long time. Writing and recording ‘Gone Like That’ really made that dream of mine seem real and achievable and I’m so excited for it to be a single.” -Josh Kelley Josh has most recently been on tour with Miranda Lambert and will join Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now tour in August and September. You can check out Josh’s Live performance on The Talk here. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjVKXPBUZyM]
Blake Shelton Shares Title of Upcoming Album. Blake Shelton has had quite an eventful life as of late, personally and professionally! After releasing two EPs last year in addition to a greatest hits compilation, Blake recently announced he would be generating yet another album. The due date for this album is set for July 12th, and we now know that it will be titled Red River Blue. It’s amazing that in between his wedding with Miranda Lambert last Saturday in Texas, his role as judge on NBC’s hit show The Voice and participating in relief efforts with Reba that Blake has had time to complete and polish an album for release! Yet, that’s exactly what he has done, and the album has already produced his fastest rising single to date, Honey Bee. So, keep your ears open for more details on Blake’s upcoming album, Red River Blue!
