Taylor Swift On Maxims Hot 100 for 2012

Taylor Swift and More Make It On Maxim’s Hot 100 List for 2012. Well, Maxim magazine has once again gone through the difficult task of discerning which of the near perfect celebrities belong in their infamous Hot 100 List. For 2012, we’re seeing a couple country stars including Taylor Swift (#26), Miley Cyrus (#68) and Kellie Pickler (#72). I for one am a little disappointed that Miranda Lambert didn’t make the cut, but I’m sure she could care less! What do you think? Who else belongs on the list?

Little Big Town Pontoon Video

The Music Video For Little Big Town’s Summer Single “Pontoon.” Little Big Town’s latest single is sure to be one of the summer’s biggest hits! “Pontoon“ has been making waves and gaining a lot of attention from country music fans and artists alike! Miranda Lambert recently tweeted “I have already listened to ‘Pontoon’ by @LBTmusic 30 times today.” The song definitely has a different sound to it that puts it out there as a summer single like no other currently on the charts. It is very easy to listen to and makes you want to do everything they sing about. Who else is ready to float with a drink that has blue mountains? ME! Watch the official video now and dream of the many lake days to come!

Vince Gill and Jake Owen In Second Harvest Line-Up

Vince Gill, Jake Owen and More Join Line-Up for Stars For Second Harvest Benefit! Vince Gill, Jake Owen and Florida Georgia Line have joined the line-up of the the 8th Annual Stars For Second Harvest benefit concert that supports the Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville, TN. The concert will be held on June 5th at the Ryman Auditorium (right in the middle of CMA Fest week!), and the line-up also includes songwriters Dallas Davidson, Rodney Clawson and Craig Wiseman! In the past few years the annual concert has managed to raise $446,032 for the Food Bank and through that support those in need in middle Tennessee.

2012 CMA Awards Date Set

Country Music Association Announces Date for 2012 CMA Awards! . The Country Music Association has set the date for country music’s biggest night! The 2012 CMA Awards will be airing live on ABC on November 1st from 8pm-11pm ET from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Voting begins for CMA members on June 25th, and the eligibility period for the 2012 awards runs from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. The second round of voting will kick off on August 9th with the final list of industry selected nominees being officially released in September.

Johnny Cash Music Festival Line-Up

Second Annual Johnny Cash Music Festival announces Line-Up! The second annual Johnny Cash Music Festival has announced its official line-up, and it will include Willie Nelson, Dierks Bentley, The Civil Wars and Rosanne Cash! The music fest takes place on October 5th in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and proceeds go to fund the restoration of Cash’s boyhood home in Dyess, Arkansas. Tickets will be available starting Friday, May 25th and run from $37.50 up to $150. Those willing to spring for the higher ticket price will get access to a meet and greet with the artists before the concert.

Luke Bryan Added to CMT Music Awards Performances

Luke Bryan, Willie Nelson, The Band Perry and More Added to CMT Music Awards Performances! The CMT Music Awards are not messing around this year adding even more country music stars to their list performers! Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band have already been announced and now Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Hank Williams, Jr. have been confirmed as well! The awards show will be hosted by Toby Keith and Kristen Bell and will air live on CMT and cmt.com on Wednesday, June 6th at 8pm CT!

Big and Rich That’s Why I Pray Video

Big & Rich Release Video for That’s Why I Pray! Country music duo, Big & Rich, have released a new video for their single “That’s Why I Pray“! This is brand new music from the duo, and it is currently available on iTunes! So, check it out and head on over to download it (well, if you like it!). Watch “That’s Why I Pray” Now Get More: That’s Why I Pray, Big & Rich, Big & Rich Videos

David Nail Sound Of A Million Dreams Video

The Official Music Video For David Nail’s “Sound Of A Million Dreams. “Sound Of A Million Dreams” is David Nail’s latest single and title track to his album. The video is a simple, but special one. It features old home videos of him and then just him and his band on a stage singing with great emotion to an empty auditorium. The end also has a special message so be sure and watch the whole thing through! “Sound Of A Million Dreams” is the follow up to “Let It Rain.” Enjoy!

Josh Abbott Band Small Town Family Dream Album Review

The Small Town Family Dream According To The Josh Abbott Band! The Josh Abbott Band recently released their album, Small Town Family Dream. Not only is it the title to track number 12, it is also a very fitting title for the compilation of the songs on this album. “I’ll Sing About Mine” not so subtly calls out songs like “She Thinks My Tractors Sexy” for singing about everyday tasks that seem to be glamorized by those who aren’t actually performing them. “She Will Be Free” is a sweet, not-so-slow song about a very strong woman who obviously has a very special place in a man’s heart. “Touch” is the follow up to JAB’s very popular, very racy “Taste.” It is also the band’s current single. “Idalou,” “My Texas,” “Dallas Love,” “Matagorda Bay” are all songs about Texas, which is a common theme in JAB music. “Hell’s Gates On Fire” is about the devastating fires that ripped through Texas last year. “Rain Finally Coming Down” has a classic lovers theme with plenty of fiddle that JAB is known for. The title track, “Small Town Family Dream” is almost the exact opposite of fellow Texas-country band the Casey Donahew Band’s “Double Wide Dream.” Both a great songs, but STFD is more of a white picket fence version, so sweet. I love it! As I believe this album will be a huge hit with Texans, I also believe it is a solid album that anyone can appreciate! Heck…I do and I’m from Oklahoma! Below is the track listing for the album and below that is the official music video for “Touch!” Small Town Family Dream Track Listing 1. Idalou 2. I’ll Sing About Mine 3. Touch 4. She Will Be Free 5. Hotty Toddy 6. FFA 7. Flatland Farmer 8. My Texas (feat. Pat Green) 9. Dallas Love 10. Hell’s Gates On Fire 11. Rain Finally Coming Down 12. Small Town Family Dream 13. Matagorda Bay