Category Archives: New Music

Blake Shelton Promotes New Album

Posted on by

Blake Shelton Makes TV Appearances to Promote Album Blake Shelton‘s new album Red River Blue is officially available for fans as of Tuesday, July 12th. This album includes Shelton’s latest hit, “Honey Bee“. In order to promote his new album Blake will be making the rounds on the TV circuit to make sure no one forgets about his new album! He’ll be on the Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday, July 12th which airs on CBS at 11:35/10:35c. This will be followed up with an appearance on Live! With Regis and Kelly on Wednesday, July 13th. Then Wednesday night he will be jetting over to NBC’s studios as a guest on Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel which airs at 12:35/11:35c. Be sure to check out Shelton’s new album, and be looking for a review from us soon! In the mean time, you can check out Blake on one of his many TV appearances!

Dolly Parton Together You and I Video

Posted on by

Dolly Parton Releases New Video for Together You and I. Dolly Parton has debuted the video for the single “Together You and I” which is featured on her recently released album, A better Day. Parton has acknowledged that her new album is definitely different than her earlier work channeling a more modern vibe. The video for “Together You and I” also reflects this sentiment. The theme of this song and the imagery reflected in the video is definitely not the full on country fans are used, but it is a hybrid between country music and something else. It is almost a throwback to the hippie era of peace, love and happiness from the 60’s. The video features individuals clasping hands in a chain that begins in Nashville and continues all throughout the world from Washington D.C. to India. The individuals range from sick people to healthy people, from black to white, from young to old. The message is clear: together and with love anything is possible. Let me say, I really do like this song, and I am a huge Dolly Parton fan. However, there is something going on in country music right now that is different. Dolly is not the first country artist of late to present a song with such a message. Ronnie Dunn‘s “Bleed Red” has a similar globally minded, we-are-all-the-same theme. Newcomer Jennette McCurdy‘s “Generation Love” also encourages a positive world view focused on the power of love. These are good songs with admirable messages, but something about them does not sit right. The messages in these songs and their videos are recycling an older way of thinking from a time in American history where there was a wave of hope for change. Dolly and Ronnie lived during the 60’s, and it makes sense that they would revisit these themes. It seems though, the release of these songs are ill-timed. They simply do not take into account the past forty to fifty years of American history and all that encompasses. Country music is all about the hard times, getting the job done, dealing with life as it hits you. While Dolly’s (and Ronnie’s and Jennette’s) song is hopeful and lovely, I am not sure it is necessarily relateable for country fans. Yet, I might just be approaching Dolly’s new single and video from a too cynical angle. What do you think? You can check out the video here. Together You and I – Dolly Parton – Dolly Parton Videos

New Band LiveWire Debut EP

Posted on by

New Country Group LiveWire Release Debut EP. LiveWire is a newcomer on the country scene, and they are releasing their debut EP. The Joplin, Missouri based band is comprised of lead guitarist Bobby DeGonia, lead singer/acoustic guitarist Andy Eutsler, drummer Adam Hagerman, fiddle player Cory Shultz, rhythm guitarist Danny Bell and bassist Landon Rolfe, and their music is a blending of country with Southern Rock for a sound that is becoming more and more familiar to country fans. Their name might not have a country ring to it, but their music definitely does. LiveWire debuted the first single, “Tater Fed” on May 9th, and this EP features five other original songs including “Heart Burn“, “That’s What Makes You A Man“, “Drink About It“, “For the Last Time” and “Gone“. “Tater Fed” is receiving positive feedback, and it is possible this could be a band for country fans to keep an eye on. The EP is currently available through iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, and other digital retailers. So, check it out and let us know what you think.

Ronnie Milsap New Album Country Again

Posted on by

Ronnie Milsap Set To Release His New Album Country Again This July! Ronnie Milsap will release his new album, Country Again, on Tuesday July 26. The first single, “If You Don’t Want Me To (The Freeze)” will be hitting radio July 18th, but first Mr. Milsap will be taking the Grand Ole Opry stage July 16th to premier the album. This is his first country album in 5 years, but with 40 #1 hits under his belt he is sure to impress the fans! “I’ve been very fortunate to have had a lot of successful records. Now it’s time to make some more.” The Grammy award winning artist has given the world a gift by doing what he does. He has had some timeless songs that have a crisp sound that you can’t help but sway to. Some of my favorites are “Pure Love“, “Stranger In My House“, and “Day Dreams About Night Things“…classics! Country Again Track Listing 1. “A Better Word For Love” 2. “Country Again” 3. “Cry Cry Darling” 4. “You’re The Reason I’m Living” 5. “Almost Mine” 6. “Oh Linda” 7. “Even Fools Get Lucky” 8. “For A Minute There” 9. “Fireworks” 10. “On My Own” 11. “Trapped In An Old Country Song” 12. “If You Don’t Want Me To (The Freeze)”

Chris Young New Album NEON

Posted on by

Chris Young Gives Fans A Sneak Peak Of His New Album NEON. Chris Young‘s third studio album NEON is available on iTunes for pre-order today! The album features his smash hit “Tomorrow“, which is the fastest rising single of his career. Young co-wrote 7 of the 10 tracks on the album and is eager for it to be in stores July 12! He is also excited to be going on the road with Jason Aldean for his My Kinda Party Tour this summer. Track Listing 1. “I Can Take It From There” 2. “Lost” 3. “Tomorrow” 4. “Save Water, Drink Beer” 5. “Neon” 6. “Old Love Feels New” 7. “You” 8. “Flashlight” 9. “When She’s On” 10.”She’s Got This Thing About Her“

Dolly Parton’s Better Day

Posted on by

Dolly Parton Releases New Album Better Day. Dolly Parton announced this Spring she would be releasing a new album with an accompanying batch of global tour dates. The new album is titled Better Day and is available to fans starting today! The album features a full track listing of all new music penned by the iconic country star. She is offering up something a little more modern this time around, and seems to feel positive about the results of her hard work. (See below for a complete track listing.) “I always think every album is better than the last one … at least I strive for that. I wrote all the songs for this one; plus, I think it may be a little more contemporary than what I usually do.” Dolly Parton Dolly has been out and about recently making the rounds to support her new album. Fans who attended CMA Fest had a chance to check her out as she made multiple appearances including album signings and popping by Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam. Also, earlier this month she performed the album’s first single “Together You and I” on the Tonight Show. Parton’s tour will launch out of Knoxville, TN on July 17th. Better Day (complete track listing): ‘In the Meantime’ ‘Just Leaving’ ‘Missing You’ ‘Together You and I’ ‘Country Is’ ‘Holding Everything’ ‘The Sacrifice’ ‘I Just Might’ ‘Better Day’ ‘Shine Like The Sun’ ‘Get Out’ ‘Let Love Grow’

Lady Antebellum Just A Kiss Video

Posted on by

Lady Antebellum Releases Video for Just A Kiss. Lady Antebellum has released the video for their latest and fastest rising single, Just A Kiss, on both Vevo and their official website simultaneously allowing fans multiple viewing and streaming options. This song is the lead single off of the group’s upcoming album Own The Night which is due out September 13th. As of today, June 27th, the album is available for pre-order. Check Out The Video Now!

Shania Twain Today Is Your Day

Posted on by

Shania Twain Releases Her New Video: Today Is Your Day Shania Twain‘s new video “Today Is Your Day” premiered on VEVO today (that’s a lot of days)! The video shows clips from her show “Why Not?” that was aired on OWN. I know a lot of people out there are ready for her country music comeback, is this song going to be the kick start she needs to be on top again? Take a look, see what you think!

Justin Moore Outlaws Like Me

Posted on by

Justin Moore’s Outlaws Like Me In Stores! Justin Moore has released his sophomore album, “Outlaws Like Me”. The CD has 12 songs including his latest single “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” and the title track “Outlaws Like Me“. Moore had a hand in writing all but two of the songs and the Arkansas native makes sure to tell us just what he’s all about in his lyrics. “There have been thousands of miles, countless incredible shows, hundreds of Resistol cowboy hats, more than a few pair of Luchaese cowboy boots, and many new and familiar faces along the way. Those faces across the country are the reason I’m able to do this for a second time.” says Justin to his fans in his liner notes I really enjoyed “Til My Last Day“, “Beer Time“, and “Run Out Of Honky Tonks“, along with the others, the album as a whole is worth the purchase! Moore is a talented singer, as well as (in my opinion), hilarious! I definitely recommend picking up both his albums and catching him if he’s playing somewhere near you, actually see him even if you have to travel a bit!

Vince Gill Releases Guitar Slinger New Album

Posted on by

Vince Gill Releases New Single and New Album. It has been four years since Vince Gill released new music, and later this summer he will releasing his first single off his upcoming album, Guitar Slinger. The album is due out in the Fall, and features a wide variety of songs and themes from dark and serious to more upbeat and hopeful. “I feel like the emphasis has been on the songs and the songs have gotten better. They really run the gamut of what they are about, how they feel, how they sound. It’s not an all-traditional record, it’s not an all-contemporary record; it’s all over the map, like I kind of have always been. But it doesn’t feel out of step with anything I’ve done previously.” -Vince Gill Fans can look forward to hearing the first single off the album, “Threaten Me With Heaven”, co-written by his wife, Amy Grant, Dillon O’Brian and Will Owsley, when it is released later this summer. Since the writing of the song, tragedy has given a deeper meaning toits lyrics and theme. “Since the song was recorded, my friend Will Owsley took his own life, so the song has a profound impact on me now. It’s a powerful, powerful song. I feel like it’s the crown jewel of the new record.” -Vince Gill Also of note, the album features appearances by Amy Grant as well as their three daughters, Jenny, Sarah and Corrina. So, be sure to keep an ear out for release dates.