The Official Music Video For “The Cricket Song” By Rich O’Toole. This is not a new song, but it is one that has been stuck in my head the last few days. “The Cricket Song” is by Rich O’Toole and can be found on his album Kiss of a Liar, which was released last summer (July 2011). His latest single, “Drunk Girl,” is on country radio now, so be looking for it!
Get A Complete Run-Down of BamaJam 2012 Day 1, Including Performances From Tim McGraw and Eric Church! I can’t say that the first day of BamaJam 2012 went off without a hitch. But I can say that it was an eventful day and at the end of it, definitely worth the twelve hour drive from Oklahoma HaleighT and I took to get there. There were storms. There were country music fans everywhere. There were country music stars. There was beer. There was a lot of sunshine. But most of all and most importantly, there was some really good live country music. When we arrived at the festival grounds last minute details were still being arranged and finalized, and the bamajamers and campers were just starting to arrive! Two of the three stages were already rocking out with Buffalo Clover and Martin McDaniel. Once got in, we followed the sound of guitar strumming and good country lyrics and found David Kroll on stage rocking for some faithful fans standing in the direct path of the Alabama sun. (We got a chance to talk to him for a little, and he’s a cheerful, easy going kind of guy…stay tuned for interview details from HaleighT!). After catching David, HaleighT and I had the opportunity to meet up with Darryl Worley! Now, she will have a complete run-down for you in a couple of days (plus video!), but for now, I’ll say that Worley has got to be one of the funniest, down-to-earth individuals I’ve met. For someone who has been in the country music industry for as long as he has, its refreshing to see that he is still so generous with his time! Still floating on air after meeting Worley, we were all set to head back over to the stage area to catch Bill Gentry‘s set…but just when he was about to start playing, everyone was sent running for cover (literally). A big ole storm rolled right over the BamaJam festivities. It was touch and go for a minute, but luckily the event organizers kept a cool head and got things back on track! There was a pretty lengthy delay because the downpour and high winds beat up some of the equipment, but the bamajamers and the crew were not about to let that stop us! Willie Nelson and Darryl Worley were scheduled to perform on the main stage, but unfortunately got cut because of the weather. Yet, Eric Church and Tim McGraw stuck with it, and once it was confirmed the equipment would work properly and safely, they got on stage and each gave a heck of a performance! This was my first time seeing either of them live, and it was an amazing experience. Church told us when he got on stage that he would give us his all, and that man wasn’t lying! He put his heart and soul into his performance as he belted out some of his best from “Country Music Jesus” to “Jack Daniels” to Continue reading Tim McGraw and Eric Church at BamaJam 2012 Day 1
The Official Music Video For Blake Shelton’s “Over.” Below is the official music video for Blake Shelton’s current single, “Over.” Below that is the last webisode for the Diary of a Director segment. Enjoy! Get More: Over, Blake Shelton, Blake Shelton Videos
HaleighT & MissMolly Are “On The Road Again.” As you read this, myself (HaleighT) and MissMolly are traveling down the highway…destination: BAMAJAM! This is the first time I will have ever been to this music festival and I cannot tell you how excited I am! There will be three days jam-packed of live music and I will be soaking it all in and getting things done! We have some interviews lined up that I am beyond excited about and we hope to run into some readers, as well as gain plenty more! If you are going to be at this magical place, do both of us a favor (me and you) and come and find me! I will be checking in daily, so if you have Twitter make sure and follow (@HaleighT_CMNB, @MissMollyCMNB, @CountryMusicNB)! Doing so will give you exciting updates of our adventure and I promise you, IT WILL BE EXCITING! For those of you that I just convinced to attend, get your tickets now!!!! =)
Kacey Musgraves To Open For Lady Antebellum On European Tour. Universal Music Group Nashville recording artist Kacey Musgraves will open for Lady Antebellum in select cities on their record-breaking Own The Night 2012 Tour in Europe this summer. “I feel so lucky and excited to be going out on the road – and halfway around the world – with Lady Antebellum. I’m gonna bring my Lady-A game!” -Musgraves “Kacey is a really talented singer/songwriter, and we’re just big fans of her music. Keith Urban was gracious enough to invite us to Australia with him a few years ago, so we know what a big opportunity it is for a new artist to be able to go tour overseas. We’re excited to take Kacey with us!” -Lady A’s Charles Kelley Musgraves is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on her debut album, which she is co-producing with Shane McAnally and Luke Laird. Her debut single will be released later this year. Own The Night 2012 World Tour European Dates: 7/10 Dublin, Ireland 7/11 Dublin, Ireland 7/13 Glasgow, UK 7/15 Manchester, UK 7/16 London, UK 7/17 Birmingham, UK
Brad Paisley Sells Out The Historic Wrigley Field In Chicago! This past Saturday, June 9, Brad Paisley took his Virtual Reality Tour to the historic Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. He played to a sold-out crowd of 38,000 fans inside the Cubs’ stadium. Surrounding the stadium on streets and roof tops were numerous fans, enjoying the atmosphere and trying to hear or see a glimpse of the performances. Special guests Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, The Band Perry and Jerrod Niemann also performed. This was only the 2nd time the field has been the site for a live country concert! The photo below by Ben Enos.
A Behind The Scenes Look At Blake Shelton’s Music Video For “Over” Part 3. This is webisode 3 for this Diary of a Director series. The focus is the music video for Blake Shelton‘s latest single, “Over,” directed by Roman White. To see parts 1 and 2 CLICK HERE. As the first two did and I’m sure the last one will (tomorrow), Blake Shelton keeps me laughing with his “unique” sense of humor. Watch and you will see what I mean.
BamaJam 2012: The Acts You Don’t Want To Miss! BamaJam 2012 is just hours away, and HaleighT and I are hittin’ the highway to get there! The event organizers have pulled together 3 days of great music and fun activities, and we couldn’t be more excited. One of the good things about festivals like this is that there is a really good mix of artists. There will be some big name headliners, but there will also be some new up and comers that haven’t hit it big maybe but still have the talent. So, for our readers, I’m going to break this out, and give you the list of my “must-see” performances for this year’s festival! These are the people that push come to shove, I won’t be missing…no matter what. MissMolly’s “Must-See” List for BamaJam 2012! Headliners: 1. Willie Nelson You just can’t get more iconic than Willie. 2. Eric Church Church is just straight up bad ass. His performance will be beyond awesome. End of story. 3. Zac Brown Band There isn’t a single song these guys have put out, that I don’t love. It doesn’t matter what mood I’m in or what’s going on, but I am always a little bit happier after listening to ZBB. So, I simply can’t wait to see what these guys bring to the stage…live! Up and Coming: 1. Conner Christian and Southern Gothic I hadn’t heard of this group until I check out the complete line-up, and I’m glad that they’ve landed on my radar. They definitely aren’t traditional country, but have an Americana, kind of southern rock vibe. Their sound is gritty and I think has the potential to be great live and festival perfect! 2. Sonia Leigh Leigh has been around for more than a few years now, and her career is really starting to pick up traction! She is a singer/songwriter with a sound that’s got country at its core and a rock vibe mixed in. She has all the makings of a great live performer and I have high hopes for her set. 3. Casey James We’ve had our eye on this talented young man since his days on American Idol, and I’m ready to see if he is as good in live and in person as he is live and on tv! Based on the music he has released so, I’m pretty confident it will be a good show! Be sure to check out the complete line-up and figure out who makes it on your “must-see” list. Let us know by commenting below!
Twitter Users Get Fired Up After Jason Aldean Comments On Getting A Ticket. Yesterday while enjoying a nice day on the beach, Jason Aldean received a ticket for being in the water when flags were up. He tweeted about this happening and was apparently bombarded with tweets condeming his words. Here is what Aldean tweeted… “Dear officer who gave me a ticket on the beach today for swimming in the water with double red flags…Thanx for the warning Barney Fife!” “I know he was doin his job, but I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t drown in knee deep water. Gimme a break!” “Chill people…I’m not b***hin’, I’m just sayin…When there is 100 people in the water and u pick 2 of them to give a ticket to …WTH?” “I respect all law enforcement & I am thankful for what they do for us, but me & that 12 yr old who got the other $100 tix. are a lil’ bitter.” “I love it when y’all get fired up on here! Woooooo!” “Y’all gettin’ way too worked up over this… I was just having fun & joking then everybody started goin’ crazy. Simmer down peeps it’s all good.” Aldean also tweeted a picture with the the beach full of others in the water as well with the caption “I would like to present exhibit A! Case closed!” exibit Well…In my personal opinion…I’m with Jason! I know for a fact my family would have reacted the same exact way in this situation. Let’s be real…I bet 85% of people would have too. What do you think? Was the “Fly Over States” singer in the wrong? Or did twitter users take an innocent joke and turn it into something else? Let us know!
Get All The Info You Need For BamaJam 2012! BamaJam 2012 kicks off in just a couple of days…on Thursday, June 14th at 12pm to be exact, and its time for everyone to get their ducks in a row! To help all you concert goers out, we’ve got the complete line-up and all other details you need to prep! More than just an awesome schedule jam packed with hot country and southern rock artists, this year’s 3 day festival is offering everything from camping to golf to a water park! Now, it’ll be difficult to find accommodations near or around Enterprise, AL where BamaJam Farms is located, but there is still a chance that you could make arrangements for camping on site either in your RV or in the more traditional sense with a tent and a sleeping bag! Also, its probably gonna be pretty hot, but you can beat the heat with in between concerts at the newly finished water park right on the grounds! If water parks aren’t your thing though you can bring your golf clubs and get in a couple rounds or exploring ATV trails. Event organizers are making sure that there is something for everyone. There are still tickets available, but I wouldn’t wait too much longer to make your plans for this festival! Check out the line-up below and get ready! BamaJam 2012 Complete Line-Up! Thursday, June 14th Buffalo Clover Martin McDaniel Lance Stinson David Kroll Conner Christian and Southern Gothic Joanna Smith John Nemeth The Lost Trailers Bill Gentry THE FARM Tyler Reeve Dustin Lynch Herrrick The Outlaws Third Day Darryl Worley Willie Nelson Eric Church Tim McGraw Honey Island Swamp Band Aerias Friday, June 15 Tyler Denning Band Wheeler Boys Albert Castiglia Dugas Lyndsey Highlander Aaron Parker Striking Matches Sonia Leigh Badfinger The Wood Brothers Casey James Stryper with Michael Sweet and John Elefante Ronnie Milsap NEEDTOBREATHE Alan Jackson Zac Brown Band Badfinger Tyler Denning Band Saturday, June 16 Downside Up Greg Bates Bridge to Grace Jaida Dreyer Moreland & Arbuckle Tyler farr Mockingbyrd Big Smo Rosehill Drake White Breaking Laces Randy Montana Yelawolf Uncle Kracker Gov’t Mule Jamey Johnson Sheryl Crow Kid Rock Drake White Mockingbyrd
