Tim McGraw Emotional Traffic In OKC

Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, And Edens Edge At The Zoo Amphitheater In OKC. This Tuesday (August 2) I took on the extreme heat to watch some of country music’s finest in Oklahoma City. Tim McGraw’s Emotional Traffic Tour included a couple Amen’s, some well executed dance moves, and a broken foot…it was awesome! Edens Edge were the first to take the stage at the Zoo Amphitheater and did a great job of getting the crowd pumped up. They sang their latest single “Amen” and also a mixture of all their favorite summer songs including Miley Cyrus’ “Party In The USA“. Once they were finished there was about a 45 minute wait for the next artist. Luke Bryan took the stage and the fans took notice! He had an excellent show with an abundance of energy that was very nicely exuded to the crowd. Noting that it was a Tuesday night and that the majority of the audience had to work the next morning, Bryan gave everyone some sound advice. “You need to take four Advil, not two, you’re gonna need four, a bunch of water, and eat two pieces of white bread.” With this mental note stored away for safe keeping, the partying fans tried their best to keep up with the country boy from Georgia, as he shook “it” up and down the stage. He sang “Country Man“, “Someone Else Calling You Baby“, “Drinkin’ Beer And Wastin’ Bullets“, “If You Ain’t Here To Party“, “Drunk On You“, “We Rode In Trucks“, “Do I“, “Rain Is A Good Thing”, “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)“, and “All My Friends Say”. He thanked everyone again for braving the heat, then sadly disappeared back stage. Tim McGraw was the main event of the night and let me tell you, he was well worth the wait! Even with a broken foot, this veteran of the industry did his thing and proved he was the real deal! With each song he sang, I realized how much I’ve truly grown up on his music. McGraw took me down memory lane with “Something Like That“, “Where The Green Grass Grows“, “Down On The Farm“, “Last Dollar (Fly Away)“, “Just To See You Smile“, “Please Remember Me“, “For A Little While“, “Red Ragtop“, “Unbroken“, “Do You Want Fries With That“, “Back When” (where Luke Bryan joined him and added a special surprise to a few lyrics), “Better Than I Use To Be” (a new song), “The Cowboy In Me“, “Southern Voice“, “Felt Good On My Lips“, “Real Good Man“, “Live Like You Were Dying“, “Indian Outlaw“, and “I Like It, I Love It“. Like I said, the temperature was very high, but with a couple of (over-priced) drinks and two of country music’s best looking men on the stage in front of me, it ended up being one of the best nights of the summer! I’m putting it out there, find a show near you and get tickets, even if you have to eat Ramen for two Continue reading Tim McGraw Emotional Traffic In OKC

Luke Bryan CMT On Tour Dates

Dates Announced for 2011 CMT On Tour Headlined By Luke Bryan. Earlier this summer it was announced Luke Bryan would be headlining the 2011 CMT On Tour, and the dates for this special concert series have finally been announced! The tour kicks off September 15th in Huntington, West Virginia at Big Sandy Superstore Arena, will include a grand total of 22 shows, and will run through November 19th in Monroe, Louisiana. Bryan will be joined on tour by Lee Brice, Josh Thompson, and CMT’s Next Superstar winner Matt Mason. This year will mark the 10th consecutive year CMT has sponsored this tour. Tickets will officially go on sale August, 12th!

New Feature! Google +1 Plus One Button

CMNB adds a new way to show you care about country music with the Google +1 button! While we try not to get too geeky on our readers, every once in a while the crew here at Country Music News Blog gets really excited about new internet doo-dads and gadgets. Today is one of those days! We have now added a handy +1 to EVERY post on our site so you can help us tell Google what you think. See it down there at the bottom of this very post? Consider it an internet-pat-on-the-back if you will. A head nod in passing. A tip o’ the hat to a fine fine ladyfriend. Consider it whatever you want, as long as you click it! The down and dirty is this button helps us. And using it is easy… you just click the button and viola! We get Google love. Easy right? So do it… you know you want to. 😉 Cheers! ~WC~

Kenny Chesney Goin’ Coastal 2011

Goin’ Coastal 2011 Tour Featuring Uncle Kracker, Billy Currington, Zac Brown Band, and Kenny Chesney! I was very fortunate to be in the audience during the Goin’ Coastal 2011 Tour this past Saturday in Kansas City, Mo at the Arrowhead Stadium. My main reason for my 5 1/2 hour drive was to review Billy Currington’s show, but due to a miscommunication with a publicist I was unable catch his performance (along with the other artists excluding Chesney). After a short melt-down and pouting session, I decided to make the best of it and enjoy what was left of the show. I have always liked Kenny Chesney’s songs, but never thought of myself as a diehard fan. I have to say after walking out of that stadium that night I was a Chesney fan. He had non-stop energy, sang his heart out, and had a huge smile on his face the entire time. There was great interaction between the artist and his loyal fans. What impressed me the most, and has impressed me by all artists I have seen this summer, is their commitment through the scorching heat! During his sweaty performance he sang “Summertime“, “When The Sun Goes Down“, “I Go Back“, “Big Star“, “Don’t Happen Twice“, “There Goes My Life“, “Somewhere With You“, “No Shoes No Shirt No Problems“, “Boys Of Fall“, “Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven“, “We Went Out Last Night“, “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy“, his latest single “You And Tequila“, plus many, many more! That night happened to be Zac Brown’s birthday and turned out to be a special treat for us. Just when the crowd thought Kenny was done for the night, he came back out and not alone. He presented Zac with a proper sized birthday drink and led the thousands of fans in a Happy Birthday tune. The two, along with both their bands proceeded to entertain us for another thirty minutes. They sang a couple Alabama songs which included an out of this world performance by the two fiddle players (obviously my favorite part of the entire evening), “Knee Deep“, and “The Joker” by the Steve Miller Band. It was a fantastic show that I only wish I could have seen more of. Billy Currington was truly missed by me and more of Zac Brown Band would have been a cherry on top of the phenomenal show! The tour still has plenty of stops to go, so get your tickets now!

Billy Currington New Video

Billy Currington Love Done Gone Music Video. Billy Currington’s latest single “Love Done Gone” from his album Enjoy Yourself is quite catchy to say the least! The lyrics speak about a relationship that didn’t work out, but leaves no one really fazed. Unlike the majority of break up songs, this one is more like sh*t happens, we were in love now we aren’t, time to move on. The music is very well orchestrated and the brass adds the perfect touch! In this video Currington is strolling down the street, having a great time, laid back, with no cares on his mind. I strongly advise you to watch this, but be warned you have a 94.8% chance of getting “Babadadadada” stuck in your head for the rest of the night. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d1T0UcsUN0]

Tim McGraw and Dwight Yoakam On Film

Tim McGraw and Dwight Yoakam Team Up on The Big Screen! Tim McGraw and Dwight Yoakam will star in the upcoming film release “Dirty Girl” which hits theaters Friday, August 5th. The film is set in 1987, and chronicles the story of a young Oklahoma girl, Danielle played by Juno Temple, with a reputation for being promiscuous runs away from home with pal Clarke, played by Jeremy Dozier, to find the father she never knew. The film is definitely a comedy, definitely irreverent, but also a little heart-warming as well! You can check out McGraw and Yoakam in the preview below, and decide whether or not you’ll be making the trek to the theater or wait for the DVD. Check Out The Preview Here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbdCLYffKng]

Randy Houser Is Engaged

Randy Houser Is Making It Official and Gettin’ Hitched. Randy Houser, known for hits like “Boots On” and “Anything Goes“, recently announced his engagement to fellow singer-songwriter Jessa Lee Yantz. Apparently, the cat was let out of the bag by Jessa’s sister, Alicia, who reportedly tweeted a congratulations to her sis. This prompted fans to ask Houser if he was gettin’ hitched! Randy made an official announcement to People magazine in response. “I had no idea anyone would care that I’m engaged. But I want to thank everyone for their outreach and support regarding the news of our engagement. I finally found the person that I can’t be without.” Randy Houser Beyond this, the only details Houser has shared so far is that the couple are planning a small destination wedding in the Dominican Republic. Congrats Randy and Jessa!

Trace Adkins Added to CMA TV Special Line-Up

Trace Adkins Included in Already Packed Line-Up for CMA Music Festival TV Special. Trace Adkins has joined the line-up of star-studded performances for the 2011 CMA Music Festival TV special, CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock. The special airs on August 14th(shifted from its original air date of August 7th) on ABC at 8pm(ET). As previously reported, the musical television event will feature footage from the 2011 Festival at LP Field in Nashville, TN as well as a performance line-up including Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Zac Brown, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, and now Trace Adkins. This television special allows fans the opportunity to enjoy the iconic CMA Music Festival from the comfort of their home (and air conditioning!), but for those die-hard fans who have to be in the thick of the action, tickets for the 2012 CMA Music Festival are already on sale! So, you better act quick!

Reba McEntire Performs at Brickyard 400

Reba Plus Other Big Machine Artists Set to Perform at Brickyard 400. Reba McEntire along with fellow Big Machine Label Group artists Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and others are performing at the 2011 Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday, July 31st from 9am to shortly after 1pm. Big Machine Records is the presenting sponsor of the race, so it makes complete sense that they would offer up some of their best for the pre-race entertainment. The label’s president, Scott Borchetta, is a long time supporter of racing, and the label actually sponsored the winning car in this year’s Indianapolis 500. Newbie Thomas Rhett kicks off the performances followed by The Band Perry, Brantley Gilbert, and Justin Moore. Reba performs “America the Beautiful” before Rascal Flatts finishes up the performances with their personalized rendition of the national anthem. At the close of the musical performances, Borchetta has the honor of waving the green flag marking the start of the races. This is sure to be a fun Sunday event for racing and country enthusiasts (not always exclusive!) alike!

Top 10 Songs Of Summer

The 10 Best Songs To Listen To While Dealing With The Heat! Here they are, the top 10 songs I encourage you to listen to while sweating your life away! They are all happy, festive songs that are sure to put a smile on your face or at least a drink in your hand! Enjoy! 1. “Chattahoochee” – Alan Jackson 2. “Redneck Yacht Club” – Craig Morgan 3. “The Seashores Of Old Mexico” – George Strait 4. “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” – Kenny Chesney 5. “Long Hot Summer Days” – Turnpike Troubadours 6. “Toes” – Zac Brown Band 7. “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” – Jake Owen 8. “Stays In Mexico” – Toby Keith 9. “Barefoot And Crazy” – Jack Ingram 10. “Two Pina Coladas” – Garth Brooks