The Official Music Video For Chris Cagle’s “Got My Country On.” Although this is Chris Cagle’s current single is “Got My Country On,” it isn’t that new. Somehow we missed the official video, but no worries we have it now! Watch the official video now!
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 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
Taylor Swift Honored at 2012 Billboard Music Awards! Taylor Swift was granted one of the top honors at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards by winning the Woman of the Year Award. This particular achievement is given to “a trailblazing female artist” and “acknowledges her overall success in the music business and her leadership in embracing the changing industry.” With her position as a cross-over artist who garners support and acclaim from not only the country music genre, but other genres as well, it is not surprising that she would be considered for this category. Taylor is just 22 years old, and is the youngest woman to ever win this award! Notably, Swift looked stunning in a gorgeous red Elie Saab gown!
Tim McGraw Wastes No Time and Signs With Big Machine Records! The dust has barely settled from his court battle with Curb Records, and Tim McGraw is already getting back on the horse by signing with his new label, Big Machine Records! It was announced Monday, May 21st at a press conference held at the Country Music Hall of Fame that the country music superstar had found his new home. No doubt just happy to have the unfortunate legal hooplah behind him, Tim is understandably ready to move on. “Excited doesn’t even begin to describe how I’m feeling about working on a new album for the next chapter in my career. For me, it’s a new day. I’m looking forward to the future.” -Tim McGraw In a touching turn of events, McGraw chose the Greyhound bus station in Nashville, TN for the location to sign his contract. The story goes that he arrived in Nashville 23 years ago at that very bus station, and all he had with him was his guitar. Leave it to a country artist to make such a poetic (and song worthy!) choice. McGraw has indicated that he is already in the thick of working on his new album, and that several songs are already written or in the works! So, fans, get ready!!
Josh Turner Set To Feature New Album on Home Shopping Network! Josh Turner is scheduled to debut his upcoming album release, Punching Bag, on the television retailer, the Home Shopping Network (otherwise known as HSN). Turner will be featured on the network on May 25th at 9pm as part of HSN’s Americana event, and he will perform a special concert that will be available through HSN, HSN.com, HSN mobile and HSN on Facebook. “It’s always exciting for me to share new music early with my fans, so I can’t wait to perform live on HSN during the HSN Live concert series. I love experiencing their reactions to the new songs.” -Josh Turner Josh will be performing tracks off of his new record including recent hit “Time Is Love” (watch the video for this now, if you haven’t already!) as well as other fan favorites like “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “Your Man“. In case you need more incentive to check out this event, Turner will also be participating in a post-concert chat on the HSN Facebook page! To round out the exclusive experience, customers will also have the chance to pre-order a 2-disc bundle ($19.95, free S&H) on HSN.com that includes Turner’sPunching Bag release and the ICON Series: The Best of Josh Turner, which includes 11 of his number one hits, such as “Long Black Train” and “Would You Go With Me”. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me!
Scotty McCreery Returns to American Idol for Season 11 Finale Week! Scotty McCreery is returning to the stage that made him a household name…yet again! The young star will be making appearances on both nights of the Season 11 Finale week of American Idol (Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 23rd)! On Tuesday, he will be performing the song, “Please Remember Me” which he recorded for the season’s “goodbye song” featured each time a contestant is eliminated. In a more upbeat turn on Wednesday though he will be present to help this season’s winner celebrate their victory! “I am so excited about going back to American Idol and seeing everyone again. I hope to spend some time with the finalists, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez, and share some of my experiences with them. I can’t believe that it’s been a year since I was in their shoes.” -Scotty McCreery It really is impossible to believe that it has been a whole year since Scotty’s win on AI! Its also staggering to think of just how much he has done in the past year from graduating to deciding to attend college to award nominations to releasing an insanely successful album to touring with Brad Paisley. I get exhausted just thinking about it!
Lauren Alaina Earns Two Nominations for Upcoming Teen Choice Awards! Lauren Alaina has earned two nominations for the teen-centric awards show, the 2012 Teen Choice Awards! She won nods for the Choice Female Country Artist in addition to Choice TV: Female Reality Star for her run on American Idol. It’s hard to believe, but its been only a little over a year since this young country singer won the runner-up spot on the massive competition series, and it’s good to see that her fans love hasn’t simmered down at all! In typical Lauren fashion, she responded to her nominations with an adorable quote. “I am a big fan of the Teen Choice Awards and try to watch it every year. I love that this is a show where teenagers can rally behind their favorites. I think it’s super cool that I am nominated. I would love to take home a surfboard!” -Lauren Alaina The Teen Choice Awards has the mission of showcasing the most relevant teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion and other areas of pop culture interest. It is a two-hour special that will air live Sunday, July 22 (8pm ET live/PT tape-delayed) on Fox!
Toby Keith and Kristen Bell Host 2012 CMT Music Awards. Well, it looks like Toby Keith has been tapped for host of the 2012 CMT Music Awards! That makes complete and total sense, especially with the wild popularity of his crowd favorite “Red Solo Cup” still going strong! What makes less sense is his co-host, Kristen Bell. Bell is a talented and funny actress…but she has no connection to country music…what so ever. So, not entirely sure how she was chosen. “Toby Keith and Kristen Bell are a terrific one-two knockout punch for the 2012 CMT Music Awards…Toby has been involved with our show every year since its inception and Kristen is as entertaining and witty as any young actor working today. We’re thrilled to have them both as hosts for this year’s show.” -John Hamlin, SVP, Music Events and Talent, CMT So, that statement isn’t super helpful in trying to figure out the reasoning behind their choices, but figured I’d give it to you anyway. I’m not too worried though. The show already has a pretty great performance line-up, and no doubt Keith will do what he can to keep things good and country. This is a fan voted show, and the voting is open NOW…through June 4th. You can vote online at CMT.com, and you can get fancy on your mobile device and vote with CMT Mobile or the CMT Insider app available on iPhone, iPad and Android. The five finalists for Video of the Year will be announced at the beginning of the show and you will be able to vote at CMT.com, CMT mobile, on the CMT Insider app and via text message throughout the live telecast (ET/CT only) to determine winner. The 2012 CMT Music Awards will air LIVE simultaneously on CMT stations and online, Wednesday June 6th at 8/7c!
Carrie Underwood Featured On Upcoming Dateline Special Report! It seemed for a few minutes there that things were starting to get a little quiet for Carrie Underwood, but with the release of her new, already successful, album, Blown Away, and a new tour Underwood is hitting the scene full force yet again (and of course, blowing us all away in the process!). We reported last week that she would be front and center on Oprah’s Next Chapter, and now she is stepping into the interview chair again, this time for Dateline! Carrie will be featured on the Tuesday, May 22nd episode of the news show which also marks its 20th anniversary! Underwood will be sitting down with anchor, Hoda Kotb to discuss the events of the past seven years since her remarkable American Idol win and subsequent launch into super stardom. Set your DVR for 9pm on NBC for yet another peak into what has to be the hectic life of a country superstar!
