Category Archives: Featured

Posts in the Featured Category will display in the top-slide and lead article in the new theme.

Video: The Band Perry Better Dig Two Behind the Scenes

Posted on by

Get Behind The Scenes with The Band Perry On New Video “Better Dig Two”. The Band Perry debuted their brand new (and totally awesome) new single, “Better Dig Two” just a few weeks ago at the 2012 CMA Awards. They are currently gearing up to the release the music video for the single, and took the time to give fans the inside scoop on the single and the making of the video! The complete video debuts on CMT on Tuesday, December 4th, but you can watch the behind the scenes video below! Be sure to comment and let us know what you think of their new song! The Band Perry “Better Dig Two” Behind the Scenes.

Rascal Flatts Host 14th Annual A Home For the Holidays

Posted on by

Rascal Flatts Hosting the 14th Annual A Home For the Holidays Special On CBS! Rascal Flatts is teaming up with CBS to host the 14th Annual A Home For The Holiday special which focuses on raising awareness about adoption and foster care and their importance as social issues. It will feature stories and testimonies from American families in addition to performances from country stars and artists from other genres! Tune in on Wednesday, December 19th at 9pm ET on CBS. Performances to Include: Rascal Flatts Rachel Crow Melissa Etheridge Matchbox Twenty Phillip Phillip Other Appearances: Wayne Brady Kevin Frazier Jillian Michaels

Colt Ford-December NRA Country Artist Of The Month

Posted on by

NRA’s Country Artist Of The Month Embraces The Honor. Colt Ford has been chosen as the NRA Country Artist of the Month for December. As the artist of the month, he celebrates his support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family. “I have lived my life and built my career around core values my parents instilled in me: love of God, family, friends, America, and hard work. I share those ideals with my NRA Country family. I embrace the chance to be a role model for my kids and all of the other young country kids who are the future of this great nation. God Bless America. My Name is Colt Ford and I am NRA Country.” This month’s promotion gives fans the chance to win a Colt Ford prize pack including an autographed copy of Declaration of Independence, t-shirt, hat and sticker. Also as a treat to fans, they can check out this video of Ford’s recent visit to NRA headquarters. Also this month, Ford celebrates his first nomination as “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” on the fan-voted Fox television broadcast of the American Country Awards live from Las Vegas on December 10, at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

Marty Stuart Celebrates 20 Years As Grand Ole Opry Member

Posted on by

This Coming Saturday, Marty Stuart Will Be Honored When The Grand Ole Opry Celebrates His 20 Years As A Member! If you want to get Marty Stuart a present for his anniversary of being an Opry Member, get China. A celebration will take place December 8 in honor of his 20 years! There will be performances by his wife, Connie Smith, Charley Pride, Old Crow Medicine Show and Brandy Clark. Phyliss J. Anderson, Chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will also appear with Stuart, as well as two Choctaw dancers. Everything will take place at the historic Ryman Auditorium where Stuart made his debut alongside Lester Flatt in September 1972 at age 13. “Marty has won the love and respect of all of us at the Grand Ole Opry as well as friends and fans around the world,” said Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and general manager. “Like the Grand Ole Opry itself, Marty celebrates and showcases all the styles under the country music umbrella. He has the utmost respect for our musical heritage while also working tirelessly to ensure country music’s future growth. We’re excited to celebrate his Opry anniversary at the Ryman, the stage on which his Opry career began when he was just a teenager.” Congrats to another of country music’s legends!

Country To Country-UK’s First Country Music Festival

Posted on by

C2C: Country To Country To Be The UK’s First Ever Country Music Festival In 2013. For the first time ever, country artists will be teaming up to perform at a country music festival in London. The festival is C2C: Country To Country and will be two days of music at The O2 London in March 2013. On Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17, country artists including Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Vince Gill, Little Big Town, Brantley Gilbert, Kristian Bush, LeAnn Rimes and more will take the stage to entertain the UK’s biggest country fans. “I love the idea of a country music festival in London and I’m so excited that so many amazing artists are coming together for Country to Country. I feel honored to help represent country music, and I know it’s going to be a really fun weekend!” -Carrie Underwood The O2 and SJM Concerts in association with the Country Music Association have established C2C with the intention of it becoming an annual event.

Lee Brice I Drive Your Truck Video

Posted on by

The Official Music Video For Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck.” If you haven’t heard Lee Brice’s latest single, “I Drive Your Truck,” then it might surprise you what it is actually about. What do they say? “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Well the same goes for song titles. For a complete run down of the song check out a review by our guest contributor Vickye here. But for the quick recap, it is a song about someone dealing with the loss of a very important person the only way they know how. The video for “I Drive Your Truck” premiered today and let me tell you it is a tear jerker! The song is already emotional on its own, but the added visuals had me close to losing it. Brice has a few intense scenes and it is just all around a great video. You can find “I Drive Your Truck” on Brice’s latest album Hard 2 Love. Watch it below and tell us what you think! Current Lee Brice Tour Dates and Tickets!

Country Music News Blog Internship Opening

Posted on by

CMNB Is Looking for An Intern In The Northwest Arkansas Area! Spring 2013 Internship: Staff Writer Bump Interactive, LLC, a growing web publishing and marketing company, is currently looking for an Intern to fill the general role of “Staff Writer”. This Intern will be responsible for researching and creating original articles exclusively for use on web-based magazine sites owned by Bump Interactive, LLC. Some duties may include, but are not limited to: Researching and building data files for individual artists and bands. Providing in-depth articles on assigned subject matter that meets pre-determined length, quality and content requirements. Building quality interviews and reviews. Representing Bump Interactive, LLC online through social media outlets Past experience is not required, but is appreciated. Minimum qualifications must include: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in person, over the telephone, and online Excellent spelling and grammar. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to self-manage in a non-traditional work environment. Ability to present a professional image that represents the culture of Bump Interactive, LLC. A strong display of internet-savvy. A relaxed sense of humor. A LOVE of many genres of music, including and especially rock and roll and country/folk. Extra consideration will be given to those with web marketing, social media, journalism, graphic design, or past publishing credits. This position is excellent for those interested in web development and marketing, online journalism or entertainment publishing. Compensation This is an unpaid internship. Must be approved by appropriate supervisor for college (either University, Community College or other accredited institution) credit. Position Details Office located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. 5-10 hours weekly (flexible schedule based on individual’s work load and other obligations.) Start Date: January 28th, 2013 End Date: April 29th, 2013 If interested, please respond with an email to our Director of Operations (molly@countrymusicnewsblog.com) including a short introduction and either your resume, or links to your previous writing samples.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Build Homes In Haiti

Posted on by

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Lend Habitat For Humanity A Helping Hand In Haiti. In association with the 29th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, country singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have traveled to Haiti to aid the efforts of non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity! According to CountryWeekly, this is the second time they have provided their support in Haiti. The mission for this trip and this project is to restore 100 homes in Leogane, Haiti, an area that has been suffering since the devastating 2010 earthquake. Garth and Trisha are setting such a shining example of good works! I’m truly impressed that these two country stars are spending their free time helping not only people in need, but people who are far removed from their way of living. So great!

Craig Campbell Releases EP

Posted on by

Craig Campbell Will Be Releasing His Outta My Head EP December 4. Today I got to catch up with Craig Campbell and talk a little about his EP coming out Tuesday, Dec. 4. The collection will have 5 songs, including his current single, “Outta My Head.” This EP is a sneak peek of what’s to be on Campbell’s sophomore album that is expected in 2013. It’s been around two years since Campbell has put new music out so he wanted to go ahead and get something out there for fans to “hear and get excited about.” Though all of the songs are important to him he is really pleased with his current single and “That’s Why God Made A Front Porch.” “It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve EVER written,” Campbell said about That’s Why God Made A Front Porch. “It’s about living out in the country and it’s a song where you can close your eyes and basically see the song.” To celebrate the release of the EP, Campbell will perform his new material as well as some of his previous releases on Tuesday in Nashville. “Outta My Head” will definitely be one of those and Campbell is excited to entertain his peers and others in the industry with it. “It is always great when you have your friends telling you they love it and they think it is one of the best things you’ve put out,” Campbell said about Outta My Head Get your copy of the Outta My Head EP on Tuesday and keep your eyes out for the full length album next year!

Christmas with Scotty McCreery and Friends Airs Dec. 1

Posted on by

Scotty McCreery Hosts GAC Special Christmas with Scotty McCreery and Friends on December 1st! Scotty McCreery is really gearing up for Christmas this week! First, he participated of the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas tree in NYC, and now he’s hosting his very own special on GAC! Christmas with Scotty McCreery & Friends will feature guests Gloriana, Jana Kramer and Brett Eldredge, and will air at 11pm ET on Saturday, December 1st (that’s tomorrow!). “Growing up Christmas was a special time of year for my family, probably our favorite time. It’s nice that we all get together as a family and spend time together.” – Scotty McCreery Check out who will be singing which of your favorite holiday classics below! Christmas with Scotty McCreery & Friends Line-Up. Scotty McCreery “Christmas In Heaven” “Let it Snow” “Santa Claus Is Back In Town” Gloriana “O Holy Night” “Silent Night” Jana Kramer “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” “Winter Wonderland“ Brett Eldredge “Mary Did You Know“ “Jingle Bell Rock“ Let Scotty Tell You About His Christmas Album.