Blake Shelton Christmas Album

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Blake Shelton Releases Cheers It’s Christmas! Blake Shelton has officially announced that he will be releasing a Christmas album for our 2012 holiday season! In an appropriate turn of events, the title of the album is drink themed: “Cheers It’s Christmas“. The album will include duets with artists like Reba McEntire (not surprising), Michael Buble (a little odd), and Shelton’s mother, Dorothy Shackleford (adorable!). Country music fans can start rocking out to Shelton’s Christmas tunes on October 2nd! You can catch Shelton on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” (tonight!) Tuesday, August 7th!

Zac Brown Band Southern Ground Festival 2012

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Zac Brown Band Southern Ground Festival 2021 Line-Up and Details! Zac Brown Band‘s highly anticipated Southern Ground Music & Food Festival is quickly approaching and we’ve got all the details for ya! First and foremost, the festival(s) will be taking place in two rounds, the first in Nashville, TN September 21st-22nd and the second in Charleston, South Carolina October 20th-21st. Next, its also important that you know just how awesome the performance line-up is going to be…so here it is. Southern Ground Music & Food Festival – Nashville,TN Zac Brown Band & Friends Super Set w/ special guest performances by Gregg Allman and more Amos Lee Michael Franti & Spearhead Jerry Douglas David Gray Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros The Lumineers Los Lonely Boys John Driskell Hopkins & Brighter Shade The James Arthur Band Coy Bowles & The Fellowship And Southern Ground Artists Blackberry Smoke Nic Cowan Dugas Sonia Leigh Levi Lowrey The Wheeler Boys Southern Ground Music & Food Festival – Charleston, SC Nightly performances by ZBB The Avett Brothers Grace Potter & the Nocturnals The Charlie Daniels Band Michael Franti & Spearhead The Wailers Jerry Douglas Los Lonely Boys JJ Grey & Mofro Clay Cook Coy Bowles & The Fellowship The James Arthur Band John Driskell Hopkins & Balsam Range And Southern Ground Artists Blackberry Smoke Nic Cowan Dugas Sonia Leigh Levi Lowrey The Wheeler Boys The Wood Brother Besides where, when and who is playing, you also need to know all about the food that is going to be available! During the fest, you’ll have access to food from some of the world’s best chefs. What I think is more exciting though is that “Cookie” will be there…”Cookie” being Zac Brown Band’s tractor trailer sized mobile kitchen! Find ticket info below, and keep in mind if you really want to go all out…you can purchase VIP tickets that will grant you access to customized “Front Porch Stage Boxes” that feature on stage seating, a four course gourmet meal, and complimentary beverages. I have to say, Zac Brown really knows how to throw a party…what could be better than great live music, food and fun?

Shania Twain and CBS Contest

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Shania Twain and CBS Give You The Chance to Renew Your Vows! Shania Twain is apparently very interested in the health of your marriage and would like the opportunity to reward you for sticking with your mate (well, if you have…). Basically, Twain and CBS have partnered up with morning show “The Talk” to offer up the chance for a lucky couple to renew their vows and enjoy an all expense paid trip to Las Vegas! The winners would also receive tickets to Shania Twain’s concert at Ceasar’s palace on December 12th. So…here’s how this works: Couples must be 21 and over. Enter via “The Talk”‘s website. Include a video explaining why your partner is “still the one”. Entries must be submitted by noon September 24th. Winner will be announced October 8th. So, has your marriage weathered the tests of time? Then have it and get entered!

Garth Brooks Supports Teachers Rock

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Garth Brooks Added to “Teachers Rock” Concert! Garth Brooks has been added to a long list of celebrities from musicians to actors who will participate in the “Teachers Rock” concert co-sponsored by Walmart and set to air on CBS. Brooks joins other country singers, Carrie Underwood and Dierks Bentley in the evenings line-up. The concert is intended to highlight and honor teachers across America in their educational efforts. Besides the country music guests, the event will include personal reflections by celebs from pop to rock music, like Adam Levine, Usher and Jack Black and to Hollywood stars like Jennifer Garner and Morgan Freeman…because teachers impact everyone! Additionally, the benefit concert will feature scenes from Walden Media’s upcoming motion picture “Won’t Back Down,” starring Academy Award nominees Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The two actresses portray two determined mothers, one a teacher, who are fighting tirelessly to transform their children’s failing inner-city school. The special will air LIVE right in time for the new school year on Friday, August 17 from the Nokia Theatre in L.A. at 8/7c (8-9 p.m. ET/PT).

2012 CMA Hosts Announced

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Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Host 2012 CMA Awards! As we have grown accustom over the past few years…Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will again be hosting the CMA Awards! This one night includes performances from some of the hottest country stars, tributes to icons, and of course, a salute to all those singers that make our country music world go round. Clearly, the Country Music Association thinks they have a good thing going with Brad and Carrie…So, why rock the boat? Do you remember last year’s awards? Check out our recap! The awards show will broadcast LIVE from Nashville on November 1st on ABC.

WIN A Signed Love And Theft Album

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Fan of Love and Theft? WIN A Signed Album! Country music duo, Love and Theftrecently released their brand new album, Love and Theft. Luckily, for you, we’ve got three signed albums, and we’re giving them away! Here’s how this is gonna work. We’ve got four lyric excerpts below from Love and Theft songs. All you need to do is correctly identify the songs the lyrics are from…for 3 out 4! Comment below, number 1-4 and let us know your guess for each! We will choose three random winners from those who get at least three correct answers! Love and Theft Signed Album Contest! 1. “…It sounds like a good time going down at the other end. You got a new love, got a new life, a whole new set of friends…” 2. “…I’m up for just laying in bed, shutting it down for once instead…” 3. “…We like it loud, crank it up to eleven. I wanna see the whole wide world two-steppin’…” 4. “…I’d say I’m doin’ fine. She hadn’t tried to kiss me, but I’m pretty sure it’s crossed her mind…” Important Guidelines * Prizes were provided by Sony Music. * Entries must be received by Friday, August 10th. * Winners will not be eligible for another prize drawing until 90days after this one. * 3 Winners will be drawn Friday, April 17th from comments on THIS post and will be notified individually.

People Magazine-True Stories Behind The Songs

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Country Music’s Biggest Singers & Songwriters Open Up. People has put out their latest Country edition of their magazine. This time it is a special True Stories Behind The Songs edition. In it the country stars reveal the tales that inspired Nashville’s hottest hits! The magazine is broke down into sections, “love songs,” “party songs,” etc.. It has pictures and comments from some of the greats, including George Jones, Charlie Daniels and Merle Haggard. It also features more recent hit makers Luke Bryan, Chris Young and The Band Perry. The magazine is on sale now and I encourage you to get your copy! Songs Featured: 1. Achy Breaky Heart 2. All My Ex’s Live In Texas 3. Before He Cheats 4. Bless The Broken Road 5. Boys of Fall 6. Coal Miner’s Daughter 7. D-I-V-O-R-C-E 8. Dirt Road Anthem 9. El Paso 10. Family Tradition 11. Fancy 12. Forever and Ever, Amen 13. Friends In Low Places 14. God Gave Me You 15. He Stopped Loving Her Today 16. Home 17. Honky Tonk Badonkadonk 18. I Will Always Love You 19. I’m Alive 20. If I Die Young 21. Independence Day 22. It’s Hard to Kiss the Lips at Night (That Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long) 23. It’s Your Love 24. Jesus, Take the Wheel 25. Letter to Me 26. Live Like You Were Dying 27. Love Story 28. Mama Tried 29. Mountain Music 30. Need You Now 31. Ours 32. Over You 33. People Are Crazy 34. Rain Is A Good Thing 35. Red Solo Cup 36. Redneck Woman 37. Ring of Fire 38. Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) 39. Small Town Southern Man 40. Stay 41. The Dance 42. The Devil Went Down to Georgia 43. The Gambler 44. The House That Built Me 45. Then 46. Voice 47. Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) 48. Without You

Trace Adkins’ Arby’s Sweepstakes

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Trace Adkins’ Joins Arby’s As Part Of Their “Snap and Rock” Sweepstakes. Trace Adkins is currently on his Songs & Stories Tour where he’s been road-testing his latest single, “Them Lips (On Mine).” This week, when Trace Adkins’ crew made a pit-stop at Arby’s, they discovered a familiar face on their drink cups, prompting Adkins to tweet “My picture is on an Arby’s cup! 2012 version of “Have you seen this person?” on a milk carton. Didn’t know I was missing.” Adkins is one of three artists participating in Arby’s® ‘Snap and Rock’ Sweepstakes where fans have a chance to win an Ultimate VIP Concert Experience with Taio Cruz, The All-American Rejects or Trace Adkins. Arby’s ‘Snap and Rock’ sweepstakes makes it easy to win prizes including free food, Pepsi gear and music downloads by simply ordering* a Pepsi beverage at Arby’s and snapping a picture of the cup. Three ultimate winners will receive a grand prize VIP concert experience with Taio Cruz, The All-American Rejects or Trace Adkins. ‘Snap and Rock’ is simple to play: from now through September 15, snap a picture of the side of any-sized, specially-marked Arby’s fountain cup with your favorite artist – Taio Cruz, The All-American Rejects or Trace Adkins – and send the picture via email or text to Arbys@pongr.com to enter for your chance to rock out with a VIP concert experience. Additionally, with every picture sent, fans will win other great prizes from Arby’s and Pepsi. Snap, Send and Rock! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. For complete details and Official Game Rules, visit www.PlayArbysSnapAndRock.com. For more information about Arby’s, please visit www.arbys.com or www.facebook.com/Arbys.

Rascal Flatts Come Wake Me Up Contest

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Rascal Flatts’ “Come Wake Me Up” Contest Has Begun! Do you know someone who looks “interesting” when they wake up? Maybe they look good, bad, funny or mad…send Rascal Flatts a picture and some details behind why it’s special (including who’s in the photo, what time they woke up, and why they look the way they do), and you could win a Rascal Flatts prize pack. The prize pack includes Rascal Flatts T-Shirts for you and the people in your photo, a set of Rascal Flatts guitar picks, and an autographed Changed CD featuring Rascal Flatts latest hit “Come Wake Me Up.” Two runner-ups will also receive Rascal Flatts T-shirts for themselves and the people in their submitted photo. Be creative and have fun. Visit the Flatt Dog Pound for specific instructions on how to enter.

Love And Theft NRA Country Artists Of The Month

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NRA Country Spotlights Love & Theft During August. Love and Theft has been chosen as the NRA Country Artist Of The Month for August. The duo joins some of country music’s biggest artists including: Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan, Sunny Sweeney, Gretchen Wilson, Josh Thompson, and TV personality Storme Warren, who have teamed up with NRA Country to celebrate their support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family. Stephen and Eric have strong beliefs and values, which make Love and Theft a great fit for the NRA Country Artist of the Month promotion. “NRA Country represents everything Love and Theft believes in. Our love for our families and this great country, preserving our American freedom, and most importantly a sincere appreciation and respect for our men and women in uniform and for their service abroad and at home.” – Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson / Love and Theft. As part of the August promotion, fans can check out a behind the scenes Love and Theft video featuring interviews, rare “in the studio” footage, and more. In addition to this great video, fans can register to win a Love and Theft prize pack including: Two (2) tickets to the public concert of the winner’s choice, Two (2) meet & greet passes, autographed poster and copy of their brand new album! Visit nracountry.com from now through the end of August to check out the video and register to win. Each month a new country music artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!