Tate Stevens Wins The X-Factor

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Tate Stevens Is The X-Factor Winner, Embarks On $5 Million Contract! First of all, congrats are in order for Tate Stevens, the very, very talented X-Factor contestant that just walked away with a $5 million contract after winning the season! When we first heard Tate sing, we knew he was going to go far, and we are so excited for he and his family! It was a long two hour finale, but at the end of Stevens thanked God, his family and country music fans. He then performed a great rendition of Chris Young’s “Tomorrow“! Tate’s life has definitely changed tonight, and he earned it for sure!! Relive The Winning Moment!

Tim McGraw One Of Those Nights Video

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Tim McGraw Debuts New Video for Current Single One Of Those Nights. I am really digging Tim McGraw‘s current single “One Of Those Nights“! The country singer just debuted his new video for the song this week, and it’s pretty cool. The concept behind it basically focuses on giving fans a kind of behind the scenes look at, well, the making of a video. I’m personally a big fan of the whole look what goes on behind the curtain thing, so I’m into the new vid. You be the judge though, and watch for yourself below! “One Of Those Nights” is the second single to come off McGraw’s upcoming album, Two Lanes of Freedom, due out Feb. 5, 2013. Watch: Tim McGraw One Of Those Nights Video.

LeAnn Rimes Sings with Carly Sonenclar On X-Factor Finale

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LeAnn Rimes Sings Duet with Carly Rose Sonenclar on The X-Factor. Earlier this week, LeAnn Rimes stopped by The X-Factor to perform a duet with one of the remaining three finalists, Carly Sonenclar, and as seems to always be the case these days, drama has been stirred up. Since the performance, various folks have criticized Rimes for trying to out-sing the contestant, and some even got petty enough to suggest the country singer was drunk…or at least tipsy. Personally, I didn’t think it was her best ever performance, but seriously, people, she kind of set the bar pretty high for herself. As far as out-singing Carly, even if that was the case, she held her own, so no harm done. I really think that those folks that are stirring this pot are just mixing up trouble that isn’t really there. For her part, Rimes responded, like she does, via Twitter with the following statement: Wondering what all the fuss is about? Watch the video for yourself below, and don’t forget to tell us what you think. Watch: LeAnn Rimes Performs with X-Factor Contestant Carly Sonenclar.

Tate Stevens Duets with Little Big Town on The X-Factor

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Tate Stevens Rocks A Duet of “Pontoon” with Little Big Town on The X-Factor! In what might be my favorite moment in reality TV, the very talented X-Factor contestant Tate Stevens performed one of the hottest country songs of the year, “Pontoon“, with none of other than Little Big Town! Up until now, Stevens has done very, very well with each performance on the show, but this one is different. With this performance, I think we really see for the first time, Tate’s very real potential for star power. He totally owns the stage, is singing a duet with on of country’s favorite group’s, and he is singing really, really well. Kim of LBT is right, Stevens is truly doing country music proud, and win or lose, I can’t wait to see more from him! Watch: Tate Stevens Sing “Pontoon” with Little Big Town. The season premiere airs TONIGHT, be sure to tune in!!!

Top 20 Country Songs of 2012

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Top 20 Country Music Songs for 2012 via Billboard. As someone who spends a majority of their day listening to, reading about, discussing and writing about country music, I always get a kick out of reading through the year charts. This year I am both surprised and not surprised by the artists that made it into the Top 20. There are a lot of country music up and comers, like Jana Kramer, Hunter Hayes, Kip Moore and Dustin Lynch, but also, some of our favorite well established country stars like Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney! I have to say I’m pretty pleased about the number one spot! Not only because Josh Turner is one of my favorites singers, but also “Time Is Love” is such a great song with a great message! All in all there’s no denying, it was a pretty good year for country music. Top 20 Country Songs for 2012! 1. “Time Is Love“ Josh Turner 2. “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do“ Brantley Gilbert 3. “Why Ya Wanna“ Jana Kramer 4.  “Cowboys and Angels“ Dustin Lynch 5.  “(Kissed You) Good Night“ Gloriana 6. “Better Than I Used To Be“ Tim McGraw 7. “Even If It Breaks Your Heart“ Eli Young Band 8. “Lovin’ You Is Fun“ Easton Corbin 9.  “Springsteen“ Eric Church 10.  “Drunk On You“ Luke Bryan 11.  “You“ Chris Young 12.  “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck“ Kip Moore 13. “Reality“ Kenny Chesney 14. “Alone With You“ Jake Owen 15.  “Over You“ Miranda Lambert 16. “Home“ Dierks Bentley 17. “I Don’t Want This Night To End“ Luke Bryan 18. “Hard To Love“ Lee Brice 19.  “Dancin’ Away With My Heart“ Lady Antebellum 20. “Wanted“ Hunter Hayes See the rest of the Billboard Top 100 for Country for 2012!

Video: Blake Shelton In New Teaser for The Voice Season 4

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Video: Blake Shelton Will Make You Laugh In New Teaser for The Voice Season 4! Well, Season 3 of The Voice has finished up, and Team Blake was victorious yet again with Cassadee Pope walking away as winner! So, maybe this season is over and done with, but we’re already gearing up for Season 4, and luckily we’ve already got an idea of what’s to come! Sadly, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera will be moving on to other career opportunities, but they’ll be replaced by two talented folks, Latina pop singer Shakira and R&B artist Usher. I for one, am really curious to see what the chemistry will be like this go round between Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and these two newbies! Check out the teaser below, and let us know what you think! Watch The Voice Season 4 Teaser! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD0srCeySVA]

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