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Gretchen Wilson Encourages Education

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Gretchen Wilson wants high school dropouts to give school another try. Gretchen Wilson has partnered with the Advertising Counsel and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation as a spokesperson for earning GED diplomas. “People need the right tools to succeed and, at the very minimum, a major tool on the road to success is a high school diploma or GED,” said Wilson. “This campaign will go a long way toward educating people on how to take that first step to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families, and I’m honored to be a part of it.” Gretchen Wilson left school after the eighth grade at age 15 and received her GED almost 20 years later.Country Music Photo Gallery

Jerrod Niemann Takes Over

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Jerrod Niemann knocks Lady A off the top of country charts! Jerrod Niemann’s breakthrough album “Judge Jerrod and the Hung Jury” has risen to the top of country album sales, knocking Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” down a notch. His current hit single “Lover, Lover” is resting comfortably at position 3, and fans are chomping at the bit for more of that sweet and soulful sound! Congrats Jerrod!

Trace Adkins in a Movie?

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Trace Adkins to play small role alongside Matthew McConaughey in The Lincoln Lawyer Country music’s Gentle Giant, Trace Adkins, has signed on to play a small part in the upcoming film “The Lincoln Lawyer”. Also starring in the film is Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, John Leguizamo and William H. Macy. The story revolves around a lawyer who represents a well-to-do client, all the while operating from the back of his Lincoln Town Car. Expect to see this film release sometime in 2011. In other Adkins news, Trace’s new album “Cowboy’s Back In Town”, comes out Aug. 17.

Jerry Lee Lewis has New Album

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Jerry Lee Lewis calls in some star power on his latest release! Veteran musician, Jerry Lee Lewis called on a few friends to help his next album shine. “Mean Old Man’ is set to release September 7th on Verve/Universal Music. The album will feature guests such as Tim McGraw, Merle Haggard, and even Willie Nelson. Stay tuned for more!

Taylor Swift – Speak Now

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Taylor Swift announces new album Speak Now! In her live chat today, country superstar Taylor Swift announced news her fans have been waiting 2 years for. Taylor will be releasing a new album, titled “Speak Now”this coming October 25th, 2010 worldwide. The album will feature 14 songs, and is a concept piece that centers around the idea that you should tell people how you feel when you have the chance. “That pertains to the album as a concept, and an entire theme of the record, more than I can even tell you. I’ve been working on it for two years ever since we came out with Fearless I’ve been working on this album and what I want to put in it and how I want it to be. For me I write a lot about what I live so you have to give yourself a little time to live a little so you have something to write about A lot of things I wanted to say in the moment and in life you have a lot of situations and people that pop up and come at you in life and a lot of times you don’t get to tell them what you want in person.” Taylor will also begin touring in the late fall and early spring to support the album. She even made mention of touring internationally. We can expect to hear the first single off the album in mid-August. The lead single “Mine” was recently shot in Portland Maine, which Taylor absolutely loved. “Mine” is a song that is about kind of my tendency to run from love.. I think it’s because for me, every direct real example of love for me has ended in goodbye and breakups… this song is sort of about finding the exception to that and finding someone who can make you believe in love… I’m never going to go past believing that love can work out. We shot the video for “Mine” in Maine so you may have seen pictures of that online… When I am old and have silver hair… I want to live in Maine and have a house and make necklaces and have a lot of cats” Today’s live chat brought a total of well over 60,000 simultaneous viewers, with over 4,000 interactively chatting during the broadcast. It was a fantastic example of how new media technology like USTREAM helps artists reach their fans one-on-one.Country Music Photo Gallery

Taylor Swift Live Chat

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Taylor Swift schedules a live chat with fans this Tuesday! Taylor Swift is ready to move forward from the Fearless album and tour, and wants to share her latest projects with fans, as well as answer their questions. “I’ve spent the last two years out on the Fearless Tour and working on my new record,” she says. “I’ve gotten so many questions from fans — on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, my website, everywhere really — and it’s so incredible to see how excited everybody is about what’s next. I want them to be the first to know about my new music, and I can’t wait to talk to everybody as directly as I can!” Tune In July 20th at 5pm EST for Taylor’s Live Broadcast Online video chat with Taylor Swift by Ustream On Tuesday, July 20th at 5pm EST, tune in here, Ustream.tv/taylorswift, or Taylorswift.com to join the conversation. Ustream members will be able to log in and post questions of their own.

Craig Morgan and Cracker Barrel

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Craig Morgan partners with Cracker Barrel on a special album release. Craig Morgan has worked a deal with country food restaraunt chain Cracker Barrel to release a special edition of “That’s Why – Collector’s Edition” which comes out July 26. This CD features 13 songs, including Bonfire and This Ain’t Nothin plus two previously unreleased songs. “Cracker Barrel offers the closest thing to home cooking when I am on the road touring. Music is what I do, but country living is who I am, so it’s really nice to have them both come together with my CD at Cracker Barrel,” said Morgan. For more, visit www.crackerbarrel.comCountry Music Photo Gallery

Carrie Underwood Wedding Pictures

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Carrie Underwood may have been hush about her wedding beforehand, but now it’s all she can talk about! Carrie Underwood‘s romantic and highly secretive wedding to NHL player Mike Fisher may have been carried out under the radar, (and under a paparazzi-blocking tent) but now the couple is ready to share it with the world! Carrie Underwood, complete with gown and bouquet, graces the cover of this week’s People magazine. In the issue Carrie talks all about the wedding details, covering everything from her trick to keep from crying, to her adorably adorned puppy. According to other online media sources, Carrie and new husband are getting plenty of R&R in the sun and sand before they have to go back to the “real world”. Mike returns to training for the brutal NHL sport, and Carrie resumes her Play On tour in just a few weeks. Congratulations to the happy couple!Country Music Photo Gallery

Josh Kelley: Georgia Clay

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Georgia songwriter Josh Kelley prepares for his country radio debut. It seems Josh Kelley, older brother of Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley, is about to hit mainstream country radio with a voice like no other. His newest single “Georgia Clay” is slated for radio release August 9th, and we are thrilled! If you want more from Josh, you can visit www.joshkelley.com or catch him live as he has just been added to open for Miranda Lambert on CMT on Tour this fall.Country Music Photo Gallery