American Country Awards 2012 Nominees

Complete List of American Country Awards 2012 Nominees. The third annual American Country Awards are coming up December, and we’ve got the complete list of 2012 nominees for you below! The awards will air live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday, December 10th (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Its fan voted…so, check out the list below and then head over to choose your fave in each category! Artist of the Year Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Lady Antebellum Taylor Swift Zac Brown Band Artist of the Year: Male Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Kenny Chesney Eric Church Toby Keith Artist of the Year: Female Sara Evans Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Artist of the Year: Group The Band Perry Eli Young Band Lady Antebellum Rascal Flatts Zac Brown Band Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist Lee Brice Colt Ford Gloriana Justin Moore Jake Owen Artist of the Year: New Artist Lauren Alaina Hunter Hayes Jana Kramer Kip Moore Pistol Annies Album of the Year Dierks Bentley, “Home” Luke Bryan, “tailgates & tanlines” Eric Church, “Chief” Lady Antebellum, “Own the Night” Blake Shelton, “Red River Blue” Single of the Year Jason Aldean, “Tattoos On This Town” Luke Bryan, “I Don’t Want This Night To End” Eric Church, “Drink In My Hand” Chris Young, “You” Zac Brown Band, “Keep Me In Mind” Single of the Year: Male Jason Aldean, “Tattoos On This Town” Luke Bryan, “I Don’t Want This Night To End” Kenny Chesney, “Reality” Eric Church, “Drink In My Hand” Chris Young, “You” Single of the Year: Female Sara Evans, “My Heart Can’t Tell You No” Miranda Lambert, “Over You” Martina McBride, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” Taylor Swift, “Ours” Carrie Underwood, “Good Girl” Single of the Year: Group Eli Young Band, “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” Lady Antebellum, “We Owned The Night” Rascal Flatts, “Banjo” The Band Perry, “All Your Life” Zac Brown Band, “Keep Me In Mind” Single of the Year: New Artist Hunter Hayes, “Wanted” Jana Kramer, “Why Ya Wanna” Dustin Lynch, “Cowboys and Angels” Kip Moore, “Somethin’ ’Bout A Truck” The Farm, “Home Sweet Home” Single of the Year: Breakthrough Artist Lee Brice, “A Woman Like You” Brantley Gilbert, “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” Gloriana, “(Kissed You) Good Night” David Nail, “Let It Rain” Jake Owen, “Alone With You” Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration Kix Brooks featuring Joe Walsh, “New To This Town” Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, “Feel Like A Rock Star” Brad Paisley featuring Carrie Underwood, “Remind Me” Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield, “Easy” Zac Brown Band featuring Jimmy Buffett, “Knee Deep” Touring Artist of the Year Kenny Chesney Lady Antebellum Miranda Lambert Tim McGraw Brad Paisley Eric Church Toby Keith Rascal Flatts Taylor Swift Zac Brown Band Jason Aldean Music Video of the Year Luke Bryan, “I Don’t Want This Night To End” Jake Owen, “Alone With You” Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You” Keith Urban, “For You” Chris Young, “You” Music Video: Male Luke Continue reading American Country Awards 2012 Nominees

Taylor Swifts I Knew You Were Trouble Available On iTunes

Taylor Swift Releases Third Single, “I Knew You Were Trouble” via iTunes Today. Yesterday morning on Good Morning America, Taylor Swift debuted the third single, “I Knew You Were Trouble” from her upcoming album RED. Annnnnnnnnd, like the other two singles she’s previewed so far, this song isn’t country either. Its not a bad song, but there’s dubstep in it which I’m thinking country fans may not take too much of a shine too. I’m really wondering if Swift is trying to stay on the country platform at all. Take a listen to it below! Taylor Swift GMA Preview. <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/iYyBhisa5TY” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> Swift will be premiering yet another single on Monday, October 15th, and the album drops on Tuesday, October 22nd. Red, Complete Track Listing 1. State Of Grace 2. Red 3. Treacherous 4. I Knew You Were Trouble 5. All Too Well 6. 22 7. I Almost Do 8. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together 9. Stay Stay Stay 10. The Last Time 11. Holy Ground 12. Sad Beautiful Tragic 13. The Lucky One 14. Everything Has Changed (Duet with Ed Sheeran) 15. Starlight 16. Begin Again

Railroad Revival Tour Canceled

Second Annual Railroad Revival Tour Canceled. The Railroad Revival Tour was supposed to be a concert tour that would travel by train to stops across the U.S. and feature performances by Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Band of Horses and John Reilly & Friends. However, this epic-sounding event is no more as it has been canceled. They made the announcement via their website with the following message: “It is with extreme regret that we announce the cancellation of the 2012 Railroad Revival Tour. “The decision to do so was a difficult one, but it was determined that certain complications would not permit us to host the shows in the manner intended, and that the bands and fans deserved.” Unfortunately, the organizers didn’t provide any other explanation about the cancellation. Thankfully, ticket holders are being given a full refund.

Jamey Johnson Releases Hank Cochran Tribute Album

Jamey Johnson Debuts Hank Cochran Tribute Album Next Week! Jamey Johnson is releasing a brand new album, Living For a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran, next week! It will be available Tuesday, October 16th, and features collaborations with a slew of big name country singers including: Asleep at the Wheel, Bobby Bare, Hank Cochran, Elvis Costello, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson, Ray Price, Leon Russell, George Strait and Lee Ann Womack. Hank Cochran passed away in 2010 at the age of 74 and is considered to be one of the greatest, most important songwriters in country music. “If I had to dream up somebody like Hank to influence songwriters, I couldn’t have done a better job. That’s what he was– not just for me, but for Willie and for a lot of people–just a helpful friend. If he knew you needed help with something, he could help you. He was there. And that’s what I want to be for the people in my life, same as Hank. He influenced me, not only as an artist and songwriter, but also as a person.” -Jamey Johnson Johnson will be busy over the next few days promoting the album, and next week he will announce details about his Fall tour. Find a complete list of his promo appearances below. Jamey Johnson Promotional Appearances: Thursday, October 11th: Imus in the Morning Friday, October 12th: to perform “Make the World Go Away” on The Late Show with David Letterman along with Alison Krauss Monday, October 15th: discussing the project with Eddie Stubbs on WSM-AM at 7 p.m. CT. Tuesday, October 16th: celebrate the album’s release with a concert at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium

Trace Adkins Sausage Launches eStore

You Can Now Purchase Trace Adkins Sausage via Newly Launched eStore. Trace Adkins Country Smoked Sausage was officially made available via retailers this Spring, and now fans can purchase the Adkins brand of sausage from the safety of their home via the newly launched eStore. Its super easy to find your way to at www.traceadkinscountrysausage.com. This is a secure website where customer can select what they want, make their purchase, and have their products shipped straight to their home. Added bonus: shipments come in Styrofoam coolers that you can reuse! Other useful info you can find on the website includes: complete product info, recipes, and announcements.

Kellie Pickler Performs at Hardrock for Pinktober

Kellie Pickler and Hard Rock Cafe Nashville Host Pinktober Concert. October has a new name and its PINKtober in honor of breast cancer awareness! Country music singer, Kellie Pickler is helping to lead the charge in Nashville along Hard Rock Cafe by hosting a special concert! The event will help raise proceeds for the American Cancer Society, nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Get complete details on the event below! Hard Rock’s efforts towards Pinktober go beyond the concert though. They are including PINK menu option, “PINK sheets rooms”, and various limited edition merchandise in their locations worldwide. A variety of charities will benefit from sales including The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, The Caron Keating Foundation (U.K.) and local breast cancer charities around the globe. Fans can get involved all month long by visiting their local Hard Rock locations and eating and drinking PINK with Hard Rock’s non-alcoholic PINK drinks and PINK menu offerings. Get noticed in stylish shades of PINK with Hard Rock’s PINKTOBER merchandise including the PINKTOBER 2012 T-shirt, bracelet, robe, PINK Sheets, pin and more. Products are sold exclusively at Hard Rock properties worldwide, including Cafes, Hotels, Casinos and on www.hardrock.com. Kellie Pickler Nashville Hard Rock Concert Details. When: Saturday, October 13, 2012 8 p.m. Event begins Where: Hard Rock Cafe Nashville 100 Broadway Nashville, TN 615-742-9900 Admission: $50 VIP tickets with Kellie Picker meet and greet $15 General admission tickets Purchase tickets now

Brad Paisley Southern Comfort Zone Lyric Video

WATCH Brad Paisley’s Lyric Video for Southern Comfort Zone. Lyric videos are all the rage right now, and Brad Paisley just released one for his brand new single, “Southern Comfort Zone“. I have to say that it took me a couple listens to get into this song, but like all of Paisley’s songs it got it hooks into me. The theme/message of the song is really interesting, and something I like a lot of folks could probably identify with. Take a couple minutes and check it out below! Watch the Lyric Video for Brad Paisley’s “Southern Comfort Zone” Now.

George Strait 2013 Tour Tickets On Sale FRIDAY

Don’t Forget: George Strait 2013 Tour Tickets On Sale Friday, October 12th! This is just a friendly reminder for all our George Strait fans (I’m assuming that’s almost all the Country Music fans!) out there, that per his big announcement a couple weeks ago, tickets for George Strait‘s 2013 Tour, The Cowboy Rides Away, go on sale this Friday, October 12th! You can find complete ticket info, available dates and make your purchases by visiting CountryMusicOnTour! You will also find complete details below! Happy ticket hunting!

Marshall Tucker Band’s Can’t You See Named No. 1

“Can’t You See” Named #1 Southern Rock Song. Townsquare Media’s Ultimate Classic Rock recently unveiled its list of the greatest Southern Rock songs ever recorded. The Marshall Tucker Band holds the the top spot with “Can’t You See.” Every year the song is included in new major motion picture soundtracks, TV series and commercials and is played thousands of times on Classic Rock radio stations all around the world. “We are over the top with this announcement from Ultimate Classic Rock. It certainly lets us all know that ‘Can’t You See’ is and will continue to be appreciated for a very long time.” -Marshall Tucker Band lead singer and founding member Doug Gray “Can’t You See” was written by the late Toy Caldwell and was originally recorded in 1973. It was later released as a single in 1977 and soared to the top of several national music charts. The iconic southern anthem has been covered by some of the biggest names in the Country and Rock music genres, including Waylon Jennings, Alabama, Poison, Hank Williams Jr., Kid Rock, the Allman Brothers Band, the Charlie Daniels Band and the Zac Brown Band. “Next time you hear this song in public, take notice and you’ll make the strangest observation, especially if there is booze involved. There seems to be something about this particular song that makes the majority (very ironically) close their eyes and sway their head from left to right while singing the song’s famous ‘Can’t you see’ line. That universal connection earns this song the top spot on our southern rock songs list.” -Ultimate Classic Rock ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK TOP 10 SOUTHERN ROCK SONGS: 10. “Mississippi Queen” – Mountain 9. “30 Days In The Hole” – Humble Pie 8. “Ramblin’ Man” – The Allman Brothers 7. “La Grange” – ZZ Top 6. “Flirtin’ With Disaster” – Molly Hatchet 5. “Long Haired Country Boy” – The Charlie Daniels Band 4. “Highway Song” – Blackfoot 3. “Green Grass & Hight Tides” – The Outlaws 2. “Sweet Home Alabama” – Lynyrd Skynyrd 1. “Can’t You See” – The Marshall Tucker Band

Jake Owen Endless Summer Behind the Scenes

Jake Owen Lets Fans Behind the Scenes On Endless Summer via CMT! Fans of Jake Owen can get a behind the scenes look at his recently released Endless Summer EP this week! Owen will be featured on a 30-min special on CMT on Tuesday, October 9th at 9:30am ET/PT! You can follow along while viewing on Twitter using the #CMTonTour and tweet directly to us with #CountryMusic to @CountryMusicNB. Tweet you there! Don’t Forget Jake kicks off the 11th annual CMT On Tour on Wednesday, October 10 in New York City, with special guests Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line. Ticket info below!