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Be Sure to Watch CMA Country Christmas 2012 TODAY

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The Annual CMA Country Christmas Airs On ABC TONIGHT, Don’t Forget to Watch! In case you forgot, we’re here to remind you that the 2012 edition of the annual CMA Country Christmas special airs on ABC TONIGHT (Dec, 20th) from 8:00-11:00pm, ET! Hosted by Jennifer Nettles including awesome performances from some of our favorites like Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Martina McBride and more! Find the complete list of performers below, and be sure to tune in! CMA Country Christmas Preview: CMA Country Christmas Performers. Jennifer Nettles Keith Urban Martina McBride Little Big Town Dierks Bentley Lady Antebellum Scotty McCreery The Band Perry Colbie Caillet John Legend Katherine Jenkins

Shot of Country: White Christmas

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Shot of Country: Get In The Holiday Spirit with our “White Christmas” Inspired Drink Recipe! In this special edition of our weekly Shot Of Country, we’re whipping up a drink that we think will definitely get you into the holiday spirit! Whether you like the version sung by Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Sheryl Crow or any other of your favorite country singers, this “White Christmas” inspired recipe is easy to make and will be fun to enjoy! So, grab yourself a glass and get ready! Cheers! Watch: Shot of Country: White Christmas. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEIP9TGshaw]

Sandy Hook Tribute Song from Writer Tim James

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Tim James Writes Heartfelt “We Care” In Tribute To Sandy Hook Elementary School. Tim James is a songwriter who has written tunes for many, including Toby Keith and Lee Brice, but his latest song hits a place of heartache. James wrote “We Care” as a tribute to all those affected by the horrible tragedy that took place in Newtown, CT last week. “This particular song just kind of fell through me. I just picked up the guitar and started strumming and I felt like God’s words just spoke to me; the words just came out. I played it for my wife and she cried.” – Tim James, in an interview with Right This Minute. Below is a video of James singing the song, right after he wrote it.

Connor Christian & Southern Gothic Release New Album

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Connor Christian & Southern Gothic To Release New Album in 2013. I first heard of Connor Christian & Southern Gothic over the summer, and I immediately fell in love with their rootsy sound! With five members, Christian, on piano, guitar, and vocals, Jeff Spirko playing guitar, guitar, banjo, mandolin, piano and singing vocals, Elena Martin on fiddle, piano, mandolin and background vocals, Joe Abramson on bass and Shawn Thacker taking care of drums and percussions, this group’s music is a multi-instrumental effort! Since they have such well rounded talent, they’re music has a complex, full bodied quality that makes each listen a new experience. You can hear it below for yourself! Happily, this stellar group will be releasing a brand new album, New Hometown, in 2013. Featuring 18 new tracks, Connor is responsible for co-writing 16 of the songs, and Spirko contributed his writing skills as well! “It was written over a few short months. But it nevertheless attempts to chronicle a lifetime’s worth of stories. Good times & bad, love & loss – I wrote these songs with a little help from some of my best friends from the road to try and begin to tell my story.” -Connor Christian New Hometown will debut on February 12th, and in the meantime, you can catch them on the road with Corey Smith Be sure to take a listen below, and stay tuned for more news on CC&SG! Listen: Connor Christian & Southern Gothic “Sheets Down”. Track listing for New Hometown: Sheets Down 16 Bars Only Need You That Ol’ Jukebox Stella Please Hang My Head The Light Bound for Glory November Rain Fiddler When I’m Gone (She’s) My Salvation New Hometown Back in Dixie Hotel Bar Our Song South Texas Sun Watch Me Run

Dustin Lynch Shares Holiday Message with Fans

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Dustin Lynch Shares Funny Holiday Video with Fans! We all know when bands are on tour, they have a lot of free time hanging out on the tour bus in between cities! Well, it looks like Dustin Lynch and his band were using their time productively, by taking a little time to come up with a very special (and funny!) holiday greeting for all the DL fans out there! Check it out below. Dustin Lynch Tells Fans Happy Holidays!

Brent Cobb Love On Me Video

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Brent Cobb Premiers His Fireside Sessions With “Love On Me.” I first heard Brent Cobb about a year ago, by complete accident. I listened to more of his music and shortly after got myself an interview and saw a live show. I have been a fan ever since. Him putting out these Firside Sessions, proves to me even more that I am a fan of what he does. “These first Fireside Sessions are something I wanted to do that felt like home to me,” said Brent to Country Music Is Love. “Pickin’ around a fire is something we all do a lot of back home in Georgia. ‘Love On Me’ is a fun song for it. I’m pretty sure I used that line ‘fall in love on me’ on my wife. It worked.” “Love On Me,” Cobb’s current single, is the first of many videos for this ongoing series. The song was co-written by Cobb and Jason Saenz and the video was directed by Reid Long. Pick up Cobb’s EP now and to find more info on him visit BrentCobb.net. Watch: Brent Cobb’s Fireside Session of “Love On Me”.

The Voice Season 3 Winner

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Team Blake Wins The Voice For The Second Year In A Row. Blake Shelton is sure to be one happy camper/hung-over mentor this morning as both the top 2 finalists of The Voice were from his team. Terry McDermott took second place and Cassadee Pope was the winner for season 3! We are all very happy for Mr. Shelton, being part of the country music family and all, but also have some love for Ms. Pope. She won many over this season with her ballads and rocker songs, but especially perked up the ears of some country fans with certain song selections. Shelton said numerous times that Pope could perform country songs so well, because she was able to connect with the lyrics. Well connect she did, nailing “Over You,” “Stand,” “Stupid Boy” and “Cry.” Congratulations to her and the rest of the team members and coaches! The Voice Season 3 Winner Sing “Cry“!

Video: Taylor Swift Acoustic Performance

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Video: Taylor Swift Performs Acoustic Version of Songs from New RED Album. As a special holiday treat for all her dedicated fans, Taylor Swift has released a video of an acoustic performance she recorded live from Nashville during her big reveal webcast back in August. She performs three of her songs from new album Red, including “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “Treacherous,” and “22.” So, Tswift fans, check out the video below and enjoy! Watch: Taylor Swift’s Acoustic Performance of Three Songs From Her RED Album.

Greg Bates and Aaron Lewis Join 2013 Country Thunder Arizona

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Greg Bates and Aaron Lewis Join Already Packed 2013 Country Thunder Arizona Line-Up! If there’s one thing you can expect from a long running annual country music festival, it’s that the line-up will be really great! For the 2013 Country Thunder Arizona roster, that is definitely the case. We just received the news that country music up comer (and CMNB favorite) Greg Bates and the popular Aaron Lewis have been added to this year’s list of artists! The two are joining an already impressive group including my personal fave, Jerrod Niemann along with Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Kip Moore and many more! The festival is hitting up Florence, Ariz., April 11-14, 2013. The weekend passes will only be available through December 31st, so be sure to get the ticket info below and check out the complete line-up. Country Thunder Arizona Line-Up: Thursday, April 11th: 4:00-5:00pm Chris Janson 5:30-6:30pm Sweetwater Rain 7:00-8:30pm Kip Moore 9:00-10:30pm Brantley Gilbert Friday, April 12th: 1:00-2:00pm TBA 2:30-3:30pm Greg Bates 4:00-5:00pm Jana Kramer 5:30-6:30pm Love & Theft 7:00-8:30pm Tracy Lawrence 9:00-10:30pm Eric Church Saturday, April 13th: 1:00-2:00pm TBA 2:30-3:30pm Morgan Frazier 4:00-5:00pm Parmalee 5:30-6:30pm Diamond Rio 7:00-8:30pm Lee Brice 9:00-10:30pm Toby Keith Sunday, April 14th: 1:00-2:00pm TBA 2:30-3:30pm Edens Edge 4:00-5:00pm Aaron Lewis 5:30-6:30pm Jerrod Niemann 7:00-8:30pm Justin Moore 9:00-10:30pm Lady Antebellum Get the lowdown on Country Thunder Wisconsin!

Keith Urban and Taylor Swift Featured On Tim McGraw’s New Album

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Keith Urban and Taylor Swift Guest On Tim McGraw’s New Album, Two Lanes of Freedom. Tim McGraw has two very special guests on his upcoming album, and that would be country favorites, Keith Urban and Taylor Swift! If everyone wasn’t already excited about hearing new tunes from McGraw, especially after all that Curb Records broo-ha-ha, this collab is sure to get you on board. The new album, Two Lanes of Freedom, is set to release February 5th, 2013, and Urban and Swift are featured on track 13, “Highway Don’t Care” written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, Brett Warren and Brad Warren. Other tracks include recent releases “Truck Yeah” and “One Of Those Nights” (be sure to check out the complete track listing below!). There will also be a deluxe version of the album released including four additional songs. Tim McGraw Two Lanes of Freedom Track Listing. 1. “Two Lanes of Freedom” 2. “One of Those Nights” 3. “Friend of a Friend” 4. “Southern Girl” 5. “Truck Yeah” 6. “Nashville Without You” 7. “Book of John” 8. “Mexicoma” 9. “Number 37405” 10. “It’s Your World” 13. “Highway Don’t Care” (featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban)