Turnpike Troubadour Goodbye Normal Street Album Review

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Turnpike Troubadour’s Goodbye Normal Street Keeps You Wanting More. Goodbye Normal Street is the Turnpike Troubadours third studio album. The band has been getting a lot of attention the past few years, winning awards and being exposed to fans simply by word of mouth. They have a sound like no other and it is definitely working for them. All eleven songs on this album were written by one or more members of the band. This record has a very honest, edgy, sound that is provided by some very talented musicians. I normally save this line for the end (only when I truly agree with it), but if you haven’t already I suggest you go and buy this album! I have to say that every song in this grouping makes me either want to dance or sit up late drinking. Take that as you may… “Gin, Smoke, Lies” is the band’s current single and has a bit of a dark, you-can’t-get-things-past-me feeling to it. It’s no B.S. and I dig it! I would say “Wrecked” is currently my favorite song on the album, with “Quit While I’m Ahead” coming in at a close second! “Call A Spade A Spade” has one of the best lines in a song that I have heard in a long time “everything’s so easy, up until its complicated.” This song, in my opinion has a classic, honky-tonk vibe to it. Songs like “Blue Star” and “Good Lord Lorrie” leave me wanting to know the back-story to them, I feel like they are good ones. I think this album can easily relate to many generations and here’s why…One day my grandma was in the car with me when “Empty As A Drum” came on my playlist. The first line was said and she gave me a look and said “what is this?” with a not-so-happy look on her face. By the end of the song she was slightly swaying and said “it has a good beat.” Now if you knew her you would know that is a huge compliment. So as I said before, go get this album! It gets an A+ from me and my lovely grandma! Goodbye Normal Street Track Listing 1. Gin Smoke & Lies – Even Felker 2. Before The Devil Knows We’re Dead – Felker, RC Edwards 3. Southeastern Son – Felker 4. Blue Star – Felker 5. Call A Spade A Spade – Felker, Jamie Wilson 6. Morgan Street – Edwards 7. Gone, Gone, Gone – Felker 8. Good Lord Lorrie – Felker 9. Empty As A Drum – Felker 10. Wrecked – Felker, Edwards 11. Quite While I’m Ahead – Felker

Hunter Hayes Becomes Martin Guitars Brand Amabassador

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Hunter Hayes Is The New Brand Ambassador For Martin Guitars! Hunter Hayes is the new face of CF Martin & CO! The young country music artist is joining forces with the guitar craftsmen as their official brand ambassador! He will be taking his Martin 42-style instrument with him as he hits the road this fall on tour with Carrie Underwood on her 2012 Blown Away Tour! “It is an absolute honor to be named an official Martin Ambassador and to be recognized by the Martin family. To me, the Martin brand is a name I can trust. They make timeless guitars and prove themselves time and again with their elegant tone and sound. The craftsmanship that goes into every piece is one that has shaped some of my favorite music, and is certainly at the forefront of my own sound. I can’t wait to show off my new Parlor 42-style model on the road!” -Hunter Hayes Since Hunter plays just about every instrument under the sun, and he’s being playing those instruments since he was approximately four years old, I’m gonna go ahead and say that Martin Guitars has nabbed themselves one heck of a spokesperson!

Gloriana’s New Album, A Thousand Miles Left Behind

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Gloriana Sets Date for Upcoming Release, A Thousand Miles Left Behind! Country music trio, Gloriana, are releasing a new album! Titled A Thousand Miles Left Behind, this marks the group’s first release after Cheyenne Kimball’s departure in 2011 to pursue her own solo music career. The lead single “(Kissed You) Goodnight” is currently available, and the album will be released on July 31st. Other tracks include: “Wanna Take You Home,” “Sunset Lovin’,” “Go On…Miss Me,” “Doin’ It Our Way,” “Can’t Shake You,” “Turn My World Around,” “Carolina Rose,” and “Soldier Song”. Check Out The Cover Art!

Ronnie Dunn Releases Album with Cracker Barrel

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Ronnie Dunn Releases Special Edition Album Through Cracker Barrel! Ronnie Dunn has released a special edition album, Ronnie Dunn: Special Edition, exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. The record includes 12 tracks from Dunn’s first solo project released last year in addition to two previously unreleased tracks, which if they’re anything like the songs on his solo album, ought to be pretty good! A percentage of the sales generated from the exclusive compilation will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit with the goal of supporting injured service members. The CD is available at all Cracker Barrel locations and online. Ronnie Dunn – Special Edition Complete Track Listing 1. I Love My Country (Previously Unreleased) 2. Singer In A Cowboy Band 3. I Don’t Dance 4. Your Kind Of Love 5. How Far To Waco 6. Once 7. Cost Of Livin’ 8. Bleed Red 9. Last Love I’m Tryin’ 10. Let The Cowboy Rock 11. I Can’t Help Myself 12. I Just Get Lonely 13. Love Owes Me One 14. Keep On Lovin’ You (Previously Unreleased)

Hank Williams Jr New Album, Old School New Rules

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Hank Williams Releases New Album Featuring Merle Haggard and Brad Paisley! Hank Williams Jr. has got new music coming out, and he isn’t holding back! His new album, Old School, New Rules is set to release on July 10th, and includes contributions from Merle Haggard and Brad Paisley on two of the twelve tracks. The new record also features the controversial response to his run-in with ESPN, as well as many that appear to be equally charged with politically motivated passion! Hank Jr. is working his way through the states on his Taking Back The Country Tour, and if you’d like to hear more about that, check out HaleighT’s review of his performance from Fayetteville, AR! Old School, New Rules Complete Track Listing 1. Takin’ Back The Country 2. I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams (with Brad Paisley) 3. Three Day Trip 4. Old School 5. We Don’t Apologize for America 6. You Win Again 7. Cow Turd Blues 8. Who’s Takin’ Care of Number One 9. That Ain’t Good 10. Keep The Change 11. Stock Market Blues 12. I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink (with Merle Haggard)

Taylor Swift Donates Big to Hall of Fame

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Taylor Swift Gifts Large Donation to Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. One of the most admirable things about the country music scene is the willingness of country music artists (big or small) to give freely of both their time and their money. In this respect, Taylor Swift is no exception. The country music superstar recently donated the generous sum of $4 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN. If this sounds like a lot to you…that’s because it is! Swift’s donation is actually the largest contribution from a single artist to the institution, well, ever. The new funds are specifically go to be utilized to develop the Taylor Swift Education Center which will include an exhibit and classroom complex. The current completion date is set for 2014!

Colt Ford Congratulates Jason Aldean

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Colt Ford Congratulates His Friend Jason Aldean On Winning Award! Average Joe’s Entertainment’s Colt Ford was proud as could be as news broke of his buddy Jason Aldean and his smash hit “Dirty Road Anthem” being named “Top Country Song” at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. Ford co-wrote the multi-platinum single for Jason Aldean in 2011. “I am still amazed by how big this song really is. I don’t think anyone could be more proud of Jason than I am. He deserves every award they have to offer. I wrote this song with my buddy Brantley and now I have seen my friend Jason take it to one of the biggest songs in the world. It doesn’t get much better than that.” -Colt Ford Fans of Dirt Road Anthem can bid to win their chance to sing the award-winning song with Colt Ford on stage at the Country Weekly Kick-Off Party, Tuesday, June 5 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville. Bidding is currently online at www.charitybuzz.com with proceeds to benefit Musicians On Call.

Jerrod Niemann Shinin’ On Me Video

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The Official Music Video For Jerrod Niemann’s “Shinin’ On Me.” “Shinin’ On Me” is Jerrod Niemann’s latest single and it’s a good one! Every time I hear it I want to turn it up real loud and roll my windows down and let my hands fly in the wind while I’m driving down the road! The song is great and the video just again shows me how much I would love to party with this man! He seems like he knows how to have a good time and one of those people who will help you out with your ab workout because he will keep you laughing! Watch the video now!

2012 CMA Fest Accoustic Line-Up

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2012 CMA Fest Announces Accoustic Performances! We all know that the 2012 Country Music Association Music Festivalin Nashville, TN is going to be one hell of ride, and event organizers have announced a line-up of accoustic performances that are sure to just add even more fun! These performances will take place at LP Field starting Thursday, June 7th and running through Sunday, June 10th, and they include current favorites like Lauren Alaina, Kip Moore, Kellie Pickler, Love and Theft and more (see below for complete details)! Complete 2012 CMA Fest Accoustic Line-Up June 7th Kellie Pickler and Lauren Alaina JUNE 8th Randy Houser and Gwen Sebastian JUNE 9th Love and Theft and Kip Moore JUNE 10th Bill Anderson and Steel Magnolia