Watch Josh Interview and Hear About New Album Live Across America! Josh Turner recently released his live album, Live Across America, in conjunction with tour sponsor Cracker Barrel. Not surprisingly the album release has been a success so far with fans and the industry! The country music artist recently sat down with CBS Local to give a little bit of insight into the recording process, song selection and more! . Watch the Josh Turner Interview Now!
Brad Paisley New Song, “Southern Comfort Zone“, Now Available! Brad Paisley already released his new song, “Southern Comfort Zone” to country music radio, and now the single is available on iTunes! The new single is featured on his upcoming album, and I have to say, this is something to get excited about. You can check out a video below that will give you a look into the making of the single, and follow the link to get your copy of the single! Get the Scoop on the making of Brad Paisley’s new song “Southern Comfort Zone”! What are you waiting for? Get the single now!
Brown Band’s Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Big Hit at Nashville Debut! It is easy for me to say that Zac Brown Band is my personal favorite country music group, and it is hard for me to say that I missed out on the debut Southern Ground Music & Food Festival that took Nashville, TN by storm for two days on September 21st and September 22nd! I would have given anything to be one of the 15,000 fans that joined in on the weekend’s festivities, enjoying Live music on two stages from ZBB and special guests Gregg Allman, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Alan Jackson and Dwight Yoakam plus more stellar artists like David Gray, Amos Lee, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Lumineers, Southern Ground Artists Nic Cowan, Blackberry Smoke, Levi Lowrey and others! Besides amaaaaazing music, the lucky festival attendees also got to sample food from Zac Brown’s own mobile kitchen “Cookie” and other food trucks including Biscuit Love, Riff’s Fine Street Food, Bistro Truck and Delta Bound. Great music? Great food? Fall weather? You better believe that I will be there in 2013 when the festival returns to Nashville. In the meantime, I will live vicariously through the highlight reel below. Join me, won’t you? Zac Brown Band Southern Ground Festival 2012 in Nashville, Highlight Reel! Southern Ground Music & Food Festival is sponsored by Jack Daniel’s and LandShark Lager and promoted by JAM, Outback Concerts, and Sound Events. They’ll be heading to Charleston October 20-21, 2012. Ticket Info below!
Luke Bryan Takes 2012 Farm Tour to Georgia, Complete Details Here! Luke Bryan‘s Farm Tour returns for the fourth year with its 2012 line-up! The tour kicks off Wednesday, October 3rd, and Bryan will be joined on his eight concert dates by the “Peach Pickers” Dallas Davidson and Rhett Atkins, and singer/songwriters Chancie Neal and Cole Swindell. Luke and his crew will be visiting farms in South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia through October 13th! The Clemson date is already sold out, so if you’re wanting to catch Luke on this tour, see below for ticket info! The cool thing about the Farm Tour is that it was created as a way to acknowledge and celebrate farmers and the role they play in the U.S. Proceeds from the concerts go to create scholarships, and go to the students of farming families within the communities where the tour plays! How cool is that? Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2012 Dates: October 3: Claxton (Statesboro), GA October 4: Clemson, SC (Sold Out) October 5: Auburn, AL October 6: Valdosta, GA October 10: Villa Rica, GA October 11: Colbert (Athens), GA October 12: Tallahassee, FL October 13 Macon, GA “Farm Tour” 2012 is sponsored by Country Financial ®, Harveys Supermarkets, BMI, GAC and Carl Black Chevrolet.
The Official Music Video For Aaron Watson’s “Raise Your Bottle.” Below is the official music video for Aaron Watson’s “Raise Your Bottle.” This song comes from his album Real Good Time that will release Tuesday, October 9. Watson is using the song to help raise money for military veterans and their families through his partnership with The Boot Campaign. All of the proceeds from the song’s sales will directly benefit this project. Be sure to get his album next week. It has 18 tracks with a few songs featuring folks like Pat Green, Elizabeth Cook, Kevin Fowler and Willie Nelson. Real Good Time Track Listing: 1. Real Good Time 2. Summertime Girl 3. Lips 4. Turn Around 5. July In Cheyenne (Song For Lane’s Momma) 6. Cadillac Cowboy (with Justin McBride) 7. Fish 8. Leather and Lace (with Elizabeth Cook) 9. Raise Your Bottle 10. Texas Boys (with Pat Green & Josh Abbott) 11. Nowhere Fast 12. Deer Blind (with Kevin Fowler & John Anderson) 13. Hey Y’all – My Contribution to Ruining Country Music Country Song! Ha! 14. Barbed Wire Halo 15. Reckless 16. Off the Record (with Charla Corn) 17. I Don’t Want You To Go 18. Honky Tonk Kid (with Willie Nelson)
Heidi Newfield Has Been Announced As The NRA Country Artist of the Month for October. Heidi Newfield has been chosen as the NRA Country Artist Of The Month for October. Heidi’s voice and presence in country music first established her as the center stage star of Trick Pony’s emergence in 2001. She recently released the debut single “Why’d You Have To Be So Good” from her sophomore solo project expected to launch in early 2013. She joins some of country music’s biggest artists in teaming up with NRA Country to celebrate her support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family. “Country is much more than the place you were born and raised. To me, it’s about having a love for our beautiful land and a respect for this great nation’s founding principles. I’ve been lucky enough to travel across the U.S. and I think it’s the best place on earth. I’m Heidi Newfield and I am NRA Country.” As part of the October promotion, fans can register to win a Heidi Newfield prize pack including: autographed CD, picture, two Heidi ball caps, and a men’s AND ladies Heidi T shirt. Fans can also check out an exclusive behind the scenes video! You’ll see Heidi at home, on horses, sitting around the campfire, on the bus, stage, and traveling around the country as well as getting a sneak peak at some brand new music! Click HERE from now through the end of October to register to win. Watch the exclusive video below!
Jason Aldean Caught Canoodling With Woman. Over the weekend, news broke that country music star Jason Aldean had been caught in a very inappropriate situation. The not quite trustworthy and shady in its own right gossip monger, TMZ released photos of Aldean in various phases of flirting, kissing and other PDA with a young woman that was clearly not his wife. This put the country music singer, and up ’til this point CMNB favorite, in a position that made it impossible to deny what he’d done. He owned up to it, siting over intoxication as the culprit, with an apology to fans admitting that he’d been careless. He asked that everyone let him have some privacy to deal with the matter with his family. Here are some things to consider… -He IS a married man. -Along with the majority of his fans, the other woman is aware he IS married. -He did NOT leave with the woman. -This whole mess happened in a VERY public place. Where were his friends, band mates, manager or someone that is closely connected to him when this was happening? Did they not care? Not only that he was disrespecting his wife, but also that he was doing a great deal of damage to his image? The big question is what happens next…will his marriage survive this? Will this cause trouble for his upcoming album release sales? Although this is a private matter, you have to remember that Country Music artist’s private lives are very closely tied to their career. They are known to many as family men or good ole’ boys…they invite fans into their world and whether it is fair or not, fans hold them accountable for ALL of their actions. Take Randy Travis, LeAnn Rimes or Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks) for example. What do you think? Do you forgive him? Will you still be a fan? Comment below with your opinions.
Toby Keith Wants to Send A Lucky Fan to Mexico! In the run-up to his upcoming album release, Hope On The Rocks Toby Keith is sending one lucky fan to one of his favorite destinations, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! Who wouldn’t want to be that lucky fan? There are also lots of chances to win a lot of other awesome prizes and get access to exclusive content like music and videos! Get all the details you need, below! Toby Keith Hope On The Rock Sweepstakes Details: Start date: October 1st, 2012 End date: November 30th Sign up on Toby Keith’s website and enter to win by providing your name and email! Prizes include: trip to Cabo, custom cornhole boards, Toby Keith tour props, a Hope on the Rocks custom guitar, concert tickets, personalized “Red Solo Cup” plaque and a Ford Guitar! Each fan that enters will automatically get access to a Toby Toby video showcasing a new song off the upcoming album. You can also gain entries (and more chances to win the Cabo grand prize) by visiting the album pre-order site! (Bonus: you’ll automatically receive a 15% discount code.) Starting October 26th, for 72 hours, all fans who have entered to win will have access to a Hope on The Rocks listening party. Hope On The Rocks releases October 30th, 2012! So, go on and enter to win!
CW Airs iHeartRadio Music Festival featuring Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift and more TONIGHT! For all of us that couldn’t make the trek to Las Vegas to check out Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean and Taylor Swift live and in concert at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, there is hope! The CW Network will be airing selections from the two-day multi-genre concert TONIGHT (Monday, October 1st) at 8pm ET/PT. This festival did include a whole bunch on non-country acts (including a phenomenal on-stage tirade from Green Day rocker, Billie Joe Armstrong…details on that here.), and the television special will run for two hours. So, you may just want to DVR it! Either way, happy viewing. In the meantime, check out interviews with all four of these country acts now!
JT Hodges Unveils Lyric Video for Single Sleepy Little Town. A few weeks ago, JT Hodges let his fans pick the next single from his debut album, and they chose the track titled “Sleepy Little Town“, that touches on the dirty little secrets people keep hidden…even in small town life! Its a great tune, and the video is a lot of fun. I really can’t wait for a full blown video now! Check it out below, and don’t forget to comment and let us know what you think! WATCH JT Hodges’ Lyric Video for “Sleepy Little Town” Now!
