Kellie Pickler Performs On Opry Goes Pink

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Kellie Pickler Flips On The Pink Lights At The Opry. The Grand Ole Opry joined Women Rock For The Cure in the fight against breast cancer tonight with the Opry’s fourth annual “Opry Goes Pink” show. Kellie Pickler, who recently shaved her own head in support of her childhood friend battling cancer, flipped the switch on the Opry’s barn backdrop, turning it pink for the night. Tonight’s show also included performances by Sarah Darling, Jimmy Dickens, Kristen Kelly, The Farm, Mindy Smith and others as well as activities recognizing breast cancer survivors and the continuing fight against the disease.

Little Big Town Tornado Video

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The Official Music Video For Little Big Town’s “Tornado.” Little Big Town waited to release their spooky new video for one of the spookiest days of the year, HALLOWEEN! The official music video for “Tornado” premiered on CMT today. The video has a dark twist to it and I love it! I also really liked what Kimberly Schlapman did with her hair, a little more calm, but still wild! “Tornado” is the second single from their new album and the follow up to the hit “Pontoon.” Watch the video below and tell us what you think!

2012 CMA Awards Playlist

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2012 CMA Awards Playlist: The Best of The Nominees! The 2012 CMA Awards will be broadcasting LIVE out of Nashville on Thursday, November 1st, and to help all you country music fans get ready for the big night, we’ve compiled a music video playlist of some of our favorite songs from the 2012 CMA Awards nominees! From Brad Paisley‘s new “Southern Comfort Zone” to Luke Bryan‘s “Shake If For Me” to Miranda Lambert‘s “Over You” to Eric Church‘s “Springsteen” this list has the hits, the favorites, and more for this year’s nominees. So, settle in and happy listening/viewing! Country Chat: Tell us below, which nominee is your favorite? 2012 CMA Awards Playlist!

2012 CMA Awards Drinking Game

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Shot of Country Special Edition: Join In The Country Music News Blog 2012 CMA Awards Drinking Game! The 2012 CMA Awards are hitting Nashville Thursday, November 1st, and I will be front and center covering the show live! It’s not fair for me to have all the fun though! So, for the CMNB Team members and all our country music fans/readers that will be watching the awards from the comfort of their living room, we’ve devised a little drinking game that we think will add to the experience! From cowboy hats to Carrie Underwood‘s wardrobe changes to Luke Bryan‘s rhinestones to Brad Paisley‘s jokes, we’ve got plenty of opportunities for you to take a sip, a swig, or a shot! So, grab your drink of choice and see if you can keep up! Cheers! 2012 CMA Awards Drinking Game: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1QLSSlJy4U]

Charlie Daniels New Single Take Back The USA

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Charlie Daniels Releases New Single, “Take Back The USA” Available Now! Charlie Daniels is at it again, this time he’s bringing us his latest single, “Take Back the USA.” You can download the patriotic hit from iTunes now. As the presidential election inches closer to us, Charlie’s song reminds us to show our love for America. SiriusXM Patriot 125 producer, Ray Muccio, summed up what’s so great about “Take Bake the USA”: “In a time where music has lost much of its meaning and heart, Charlie Daniels
reminds us that patriotism is a way to reach millions and millions of Americans. It’s time for us as Americans to ‘Take Back the USA,’ and Charlie Daniels has paved the road for other artists to reach out to all Americans and remind them of the importance to vote on November 6th and take back the country we know and love so much.” WATCH This Fan-Made Video for “Take Back the USA“:

Carrie Underwood Blown Away Tour Extended

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Carrie Underwood Extends “Blown Away Tour” with 40 New Shows! Following the success of “Blown Away,” Carrie Underwood‘s tour announced 40 new shows for 2013. These additions bring her international tour count to over 100 shows! This awesome concert includes special guest Hunter Hayes, and it’s sure to be a big hit! “Start to finish, it will be tough for any country artist to top what Underwood is delivering on this tour.”  -CMT’s Concert Review And don’t forget to watch the 46th Annual CMA Awards this Thursday (Nov. 1st), which Carrie co-hosts with Brad Paisley. “Blown Away” 2013 Tour Dates: 2-13     Colorado Springs, CO 2-14     Broomfield, CO 2-17     Boise, ID 2-19     Billings, MT 2-21     Spokane, WA 2-22     Yakima, WA 2-25     Oakland, CA 2-26     Stockton, CA 3-2       Las Vegas, NV 3-3       Ontario, CA 3-5       Fresno, CA 3-8       Rio Rancho, NM 3-21     Richmond, VA 3-23     Roanoke, VA 3-25     Hershey, PA 3-26     Buffalo, NY 3-28     Hamilton, ON 3-30     Kingston, ON 4-2       St. John, NB 4-9       Portland, ME 4-11     Youngstown, OH 4-13     Lansing, MI 4-14     Ft. Wayne, IN 4-16     Greenville, SC 4-17     Columbia, SC 4-19     Augusta, GA 4-20     Jacksonville, FL 4-23     Houston, TX 4-25     San Antonio, TX 4-27     Cedar Park, TX 4-29     Lafayette, LA 5-2       Bloomington, IL 5-3       Milwaukee, WI 5-5       Toledo, OH 5-8       Charleston, WV 5-10     Rockford, IL 5-12     Omaha, NE 5-13     Sioux City, IA 5-15     Winnipeg, MB 5-18     Edmonton, AB

Rascal Flatts: All Access and Uncovered

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Rascal Flatts Releases All-Access and Uncovered DVD of Changed. On Nov. 19th, Rascal Flatts releases Rascal Flatts: All-Access and Uncovered, a behind-the-scenes DVD. Fan will get an up close and personal look at the band as they made Changed, their latest album. The DVD takes us into the lives of bandmembers Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus. We’ll get to watch their process of making their eighth album together. The DVD offers some pretty cool features such as backstage footage, exclusive performances, personal interviews, a tour of the studio, and an explanation of the songs on the album. Don’t forget to check out their Farmer’s Insurance Presents “Changed” Tour with The Band Perry!

2012 CMA Awards Performers

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2012 CMA Awards Complete List of Performers! The 2012 CMA Awards are just a couple days away, and it really is promising to be a great show full of country music! Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are again hosting the show (hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?), and Brad is sure to have lots of funny/cheesy jokes while Carrie has to be beat her record of eleven wardrobe changes from last year!! Besides the two hosts that we all know and love, there is also an awesome line-up of performers! You can check out the complete list below, and get ready for an awesome night. The complete show will air LIVE from Nashville‘s Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, November 1st at 8/7c on ABC. 2012 CMA Awards Performers: Jason Aldean The Band Perry Dierks Bentley Luke Bryan Kenny Chesney Eric Church Kelly Clarkson Eli Young Band Brantley Gilbert Vince Gill Hunter Hayes Faith Hill Lady Antebellum Miranda Lambert Little Big Town Tim McGraw Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Keith Underwood Zac Brown Band

Little Big Town Tornado Video: Out Tomorrow

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Little Big Town Unveils New Music Video for “Tornado” on Halloween! The wait is almost over for Little Big Town‘s new music video for “Tornado.” The video releases tomorrow (Oct. 31st) at 6:00 am ET on CMT, and you can catch it every hour throughout the day. You can also catch the video during CMT’s Top 20 Countdown on Nov. 2nd. Be sure to check out the video which promises to be a dramatic and powerful as the song! Little Big Town has more announcements coming soon including concert tour plans! We’ll keep you posted and up-to-date as info is released. WATCH The Teaser-Trailer for “Tornado“:

Grammy Nominations Concert New Co-Host: Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift Hosts The Grammy Nominations Concert Live for the Second Time. The Grammy Nominations Concert announced their Co-Host for 2012: Taylor Swift. Let’s recap: new album, new shoes, new tour, new museum exhibit. Yes, the only thing Taylor Swift is missing recently is hosting the Grammy Nomination concert! On Dec. 5th, Taylor will join LL Cool J for this CBS special, and they’ll announce the nominations for the 55th annual Grammy Awards. Taylor and LL first hosted the event in 2008. Other than the hosting duo of Taylor and LL, the concert has lined-up Luke Bryan and Maroon 5. Rumor has it they’ll be announcing another big performer soon. Keep checking back with us for this big announcement! Get YOUR Shot of Country: Taylor Swift’s RED! We made a drink to celebrate Taylor’s album release, but you can make this same drink to celebrate her hosting of the Grammy Nominations Concert! *We know not all of Taylor’s fans are of the legal drinking age. If you aren’t, try out the PG version of our recipe, and everyone remember: DRINK RESPONSIBLY!*