Montgomery Gentry Where I Come From Music Video

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Montgomery Gentry Music Video For “Where I Come From.” I don’t know how we missed this…but here it is! Montgomery Gentry came out with a new album, Rebels On The Run, in the fall of 2011. “Where I Come From” is the first single from the album and is quite a catchy tune. The video mostly features some soldiers in action, with some hometown flashbacks and shots of the band. I think the song is great, but I’d like to know what your thoughts are. So don’t be shy…watch then comment below!

Scotty McCreery American Idol Audition Revisited

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American Idol In Retrospect: Scotty McCreery’s Idol Audition. Well, a new season of American Idol is well underway, and over here at CMNB that got us to thinkin’ about last year’s winner…yep, Scotty McCreery, the young man that has experienced an overwhelming amount of success in an incredibly short amount of time. It’s always kind of fun to go back and check out stars before they were stars. So, take a look at his audition video below. Walk Down Memory Lane with Scotty and His Idol Audition. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV1do6TuMBw] We’re not the only ones looking back in time. In a recent interview Scotty McCreery got a little nostalgic about his run on American Idol, and even doled out a little advice to this seasons contestants: don’t stress out! “…I made that mistake a couple times. You’re just there to sing, have fun, and really entertain the crowd…If you let the stress of the TV part of it, the live show part of it get to you, the singing and the entertaining won’t be fully there. Stay laid back, get your songs right, work hard, and you’ll be set.”-Scotty McCreery Currently on tour with Brad Paisleyand The Band Perry, no doubt Scotty is learning how to cope with a whole other kind of stress these days! I’m sure at the same though, he’s takin’ it in stride and learning all he can from a country music great like Paisley. Hear Scotty Talk About the Impact of Idol [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1sQib_Qq48]

Glen Campbell Grammy Performance

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Glen Campbell Joined by Black Shelton and The Band Perry for Grammy Performance. Glen Campbell will be joined by Blake Shelton and The Band Perry for a special performance at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. After Campbell was awkwardly cut off after being pulled onstage during a tribute performance at the 2011 CMA Awards, its good to see that he’s being given another chance to get back on stage. Glen has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and is currently in the midst of his farewell tour which will run until the end of June this year. The 2012 Grammy Awards air LIVE on CBS on Sunday, February 12th. Other country artists expected to perform include Taylor Swift and Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson.

Merle Haggard Home After Hospitalization

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Merle Haggard Returns Home After Hospitalized for Illness. Merle Haggard was hospitalized Tuesday, January 17th at a Georgia hospital to be treated for pneumonia. He was released after treatment and intended to head home on his tour bus after canceling a show in Macon, GA. However, he was then readmitted to be treated for other ailments including 3 stomach ulcers and 8 colon polyps. The country icon has now returned to his California home. Our thoughts and prayers are with Merle as he continues to recover. No news yet as to whether or not his illness will influence upcoming tour dates.

Chris Young Donates To MTSU

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Chris Young Donates Equipment to Alma Mater. Chris Young recently donated sound equipment to MTSU, the country singer’s alma mater! He and his crew had some equipment, including cables, soundboards, etc., that they simply weren’t using anymore. So, Young decided to recycle it by giving it to the department of production. “Our staff, which includes more than 100 students, will greatly benefit,” Craig Doman, MTSU Director of Production Services The equipment will be utilized for lighting, video and staging for both on and off campus events. It’s great to see a successful musician giving back and supporting his roots! Young was recently nominated for 2 ACM Awards, Single Record of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. You can check out his “thank you” video below! Chris Young Says “thanks” for ACM Nominations! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJgFdQcjj9g]

Lauren Alaina and Jason Aldean Duet

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Lauren Alaina Sings “Don’t You Wanna Stay” With Jason Aldean. Lauren Alaina is currently on tour with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, and the young star has nabbed the opportunity to sing the duet role in Aldean’s “Don’t You Wanna Stay“. This particular performance choice clearly delights fans, and I have to agree, its a great choice. A fan recently caught their live performance on camera, and Alaina featured the video below on her homepage. The camera work is a little shaky, but Lauren’s obvious talent shines through anyway! Watch it and let us know what you think. Does she fill Clarkson’s shoes or not? Lauren Alaina and Jason Aldean Live Duet of “Don’t You Wanna Stay” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeo0ljViJz0]

Tim McGraw Emotional Traffic Review

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The Amount Of EMOTION In This Album Is Bountiful! Tim McGraw’s latest album, Emotional Traffic was released earlier this week. It has been awhile since we have heard a new full album from this guy, but it was worth the wait. There are few songs that could probably cross over to maybe a soft rock genre, but for the most part it still has a country vibe. The first track on the album “Halo” is one of my favorites! It is so raw, outspoken and real. There is no holding back in this song and it seems like more and more artists are getting to this point. People complain that country music isn’t what it use to be, well with lyrics like this I’d say it is coming back around to the roots sooner than you might think. First comes the message, next is the sound…I have hope! “Right Back Atcha Babe” is a light and fun song, but every time I hear it I imagine myself driving around town, drinking a slush with the windows down…seriously. I really like this song, plus I love to say “right back atcha” as many times a day as I can. “The One” kind of makes me think of “BBQ Stain,” classic Tim! “Better Than I Used To Be” is a current single of McGraw’s and it is a solid, honest song! It’s one of those songs that I can’t get out of my head here lately and I know that it has a lot of country music fans relating to it. “Felt Good On My Lips” was released to radio in 2011 and had such a descriptive story to it. If a song can make you picture the exact scenario, well I’d say you’ve got a hit on your hands (and he did)! As a twist, the pop/R&B singer, Ne-Yo joins McGraw on “Only Human.” It wasn’t my favorite, but I didn’t hate it either, so I’ll let you decide on that one. However, I did take a liking to “Die By My Own Hand.” To me, it is a classic, country, coulda, shoulda, woulda, but didn’t love song. Of course there can never be another “Just To See You Smile,” “Live Like You Were Dying,” or “Don’t Take The Girl,” but there might be some songs just as “impactful” as those in this album. Take a listen for yourself and see what you think, you might find yourself a new favorite that you will be singing for years to come! Emotional Traffic Track Listing 1. Halo 2. Right Back Atcha Babe 3. One Part, Two Part 4. I Will Not Fall Down 5. The One 6. Better Than I Used To Be 7. Touchdown Jesus 8. The One That Got Away 9. Felt Good On My Lips 10. Hey Now 11. Only Human 12. Die By My Own Hand

Eric Church Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour

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In Case Anyone Wanted To Know How The VERY FIRST Show Of The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour Went… I was very fortunate to attend the first show of Eric Church’s Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour. It took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the Fort Smith Convention Center. I (again so very grateful) had VIP tickets which included lots of goodies! There was a dinner before (with great food), a bag full of merchandise (including a very classy set of shot glasses), an acoustic set and great seats! The acoustic set consisted of two songs between dinner and the actual show. He sang “Like Jesus Does,” a track from Chief and “Before She Does,” a track from his first album Sinners Like Me. After those there was time for some questions from the fans. I managed to get some talk time, where I first told him it was my birthday and then asked where he got the idea to write “Lightning.” He replied with a VERY “Happy Birthday” and said it came to him one day after watching the Green Mile. For those of you who haven’t heard it, go listen now! It will definitely tug at your heartstrings! After questions (and one more drink) me and my friends headed to the main building! Brantley Gilbert was the opening act, but I only caught the first and last songs of his set…that’s because I was waiting in line for a cold beverage for, no joke, at least 30 minutes. This was one thing, that I feel, wasn’t thought out very carefully. Once Church hit the stage all complaints or worries were out the door!!!! He ROCKED that stage, and when I say this I mean it 100 percent! I have seen him perform on several occasions (over 10) and I’m never disappointed, but last Thursday I was attacked with the amount of energy coming off of the stage and exuding in the audience. He packed the place, it was mentioned several times that this was a record breaking amount of people in the building! That’s with it being a Thursday night and previous artists such as Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert playing the venue! He played his classics “Two Pink Lines,” “Sinners Like Me,” “Guys Like Me,” “Pledge Allegiance to the Hag,” “Smoke A Little Smoke,” “Carolina,” “Hell On the Heart” and many others. Like clock-work, as soon as he started to sing “These Boots,” the majority of the crowd shucked their kickers and raised them high in the air! Church also played songs from his most recent album, Chief! Of course he sang “Drink In My Hand,” but what has become one of my all-time favorite songs, “Springsteen,” stole the show! He played the piano during the memory-lane, reminiscing tune, this is after learning the 88 keyed instrument days prior! Basically it was one of the best shows I have seen in a LONG time! Most definitely the best show I’ve seen in 2012! 😉 I strongly encourage Continue reading Eric Church Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour→

Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus Expecting

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Rascal Flatts Member Jay DeMarcus and Wife Allison Are Expecting Another Child! Rascal Flatts bassist and vocalist Jay DeMarcus and his wife Allison, a former Miss Tennessee and current CMT personality, are expecting the birth of their second child this summer. The baby will become a younger brother or sister to their daughter Madeline Leigh, born December 17, 2010. “This was definitely a huge surprise, but we’re so thankful and excited that Maddie is going to have a brother or sister. We’re really gonna have our hands full!” -Jay DeMarcus “Jay and I are thrilled about completing our family. Madeline is going to love having a sibling and we are bracing ourselves for the many sleepless nights ahead.” -Allison Jay and Allison were married May 15, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn.

New Music From Miley Cyrus?

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Miley Cyrus Releases Video for Cover of Bob Dylan Song. Well, it looks like Miley Cyrus might be making an effort to get back to those country roots of hers…even if it is by covering someone else’s music. The Hannah Montana star has released a video for her cover of Bob Dylan‘s “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go“, and it is currently featured on CMT (but you can watch it below!). This particular cover is featured on the second of a 4-disc tribute album titled Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan (Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International) from whose proceeds a portion will actually be donated to Amnesty International. Now Bob Dylan is definitely Americana, folkish, but not always necessarily country, certainly not the mainstream country Miley is connected to. However, Cyrus fills in plenty of twang and slow guitar in this to give it her own country feel. I have to say though, that while her efforts to be involved with Amnesty International are comendable, I’m not really buying the country angle from her right now. Do you we all remember what she subjected us to in 2010, “Can’t Be Tamed” (which CMT also featured)? Well, if you don’t remember, good for you because it was awful (If you’re curious though, you can watch it below). Miley experienced quite a few embarrassments awhile back (from this video to awkward Lindsey Lohan-esque party escapades), and I think she may just be using the country platform to claw her way back into the good graces of the American public. Or maybe she’s grown up, and it’s a genuine interest in exploring her country roots (grew up in TN…her dad is Billy Ray Cyrus…). Who knows? I guess we will just have to wait and see. In the meantime, watch the two videos and let us know what you think! Check out Miley’s New Video Below. Get More: You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go, Miley Cyrus, Miley Cyrus Videos Miley’s “Can’t Be Tamed” from 2010. [youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjSG6z_13-Q]