Billy Ray Cyrus Writes Memoir

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Billy Ray Cyrus Signs Deal With Amazon To Write Memoir. Billy Ray Cyrus has signed a book deal with industry giant, Amazon.com. Cyrus’s memoir is titled “Hillbilly Heart“, and will release in the Spring of 2013. Amazon released the news last week and indicated that Cyrus’s memoir will cover the early years of his life well into the days of parenting a teen…you may have heard of his daughter, Miley Cyrus. The Cyrus family was in and out of the headlines for awhile with the controversy of Billy Ray and Miley’s father-daughter photo taken by Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair, his and wife, Trish’s filing for divorce in 2010, and Miley’s girls-gone-wild escapades all over the U.S. I am wondering how much “candor” he’ll utilize when broaching those topics, assuming he addresses them at all. Will you read Billy Ray’s memoir?

Shooter Jennings The Deed and The Dollar Video

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Shooter Jennings New Video for The Deed and The Dollar. Listening to Shooter Jennings new single (released Jan. 3, 2012), “The Deed and The Dollar” gives me one thought, “Ahh, now this, is country music.”, followed quickly by a second thought, “I really dig this track!”. And I do…dig it. It’s a great tune with a simple message and mellow, subtle lyrics. The video which recently released matches the song perfectly. It is beautifully made without any kind of pretense or overt showmanship. It’s just Shooter hangin’ out, playing his guitar, and singin’ his song best he knows how. Can we really ask for more than that? Should we? Check it out below. Watch Shooter’s “The Deed and The Dollar” Now. The Deed and the Dollar – Shooter Jennings – Shooter Jennings Videos

Colt Ford Declaration of Independence Tour 2012

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Colt Ford Announces 2012 Tour. Colt Ford has announced he will be kicking off a tour this Spring, titled The Declaration of Independence Tour 2012. It will kick off in Albany, GA on April 6th, and Ford will be joined on the road by JB an The Moonshine Band, Lenny Cooper, Rehab and The Lacs. The tour will run through June 6th and cover considerable territory from Florida to Texas to Kansas to all over! A special detail added by Ford at each concert will be a area specifically for families. “I have the most die-hard, rockin’ country music fans and they come in ALL ages…When I look out in the crowds I see people anywhere from six to sixty years old. I really wanted to set up an all ages tour and create ‘family friendly’ zones to play for everyone that enjoys my music. This ‘Declaration of Independence’ tour will offer just that… fun for the whole family and then some!” Be on the lookout because pre-sales will start Wednesday, February 15th. Colt Ford’s Declaration of Independence Tour 2012, Complete Dates 4/6/2012: Albany, GA 4/7/2012: Florence, AL 4/13/2012: Forest, MS 4/14/2012: Monroe, LA 4/15/2012: New Braunfels, TX 4/20/2012: Hiawassee, GA 4/21/2012: Florence, SC 4/27/2012: Danville, VA 4/28/2012: Beckley, WV 5/4/2012: Fort Smith, AR 5/5/2012: Shelbina, MO 5/12/2012: Blytheville, AR 5/18/2012: Pinnacle, NC 5/19/2012: Cookeville, TN 5/26/2012: Lake Wales, FL 5/27/2012: Perry, FL 6/1/2012: Lake Charles, LA 6/2/2012: Pensacola, FL 6/8/2012: Wichita, KS 6/9/2012: Blevins, AR

Jessie James When You Say My Name Video

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Jessie James Releases New Music and a New Video. Jessie James has released a new video for her current single, “When You Say My Name” which debuted on CMT today (you can watch it below). It had been about a year since we’d heard anything from James, so I had to take a little stroll down memory lane to remember who earlier tunes. After giving her music a listen, I could see why it was hard for me to remember her. Jessie James isn’t really a country singer. She is a pop singer, if that. Actually, a couple months ago country music’s internet news sources were all abuzz because it had been revealed that the pop diva Katy Perry wrote her 2009 single, “Bullet“, a song that is shamelessly trying to pass for something it can’t be (a country song). Sure, James has that throaty, country roughness thing going on in her vocals, but really, it sounds a little too forced to be genuine. Also, the details in her songs that are, I’m assuming, supposed to be the country “hallmarks” (like the strumming of a banjo), sound more like an after thought than an organic part of the song. I’m just not buying it, and if you’re on the same page with me, this video isn’t going to do much to convince you otherwise. Take a look, and let us know what you think. Watch Jessie James’s “When You Say My Name“. When You Say My Name – Jessie James – Jessie James Videos

Getting To Know Brent Cobb

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For Those Of You Who Haven’t Had The Pleasure…This Is Brent Cobb! Mushroom Country…now I’m not describing an area behind the house where you can find some Morels to fry up…I’m talking about a term used to describe Brent Cobb’s style of music! Curious as to what that might be? Well, last week I spoke a little with the Ellaville, Georgia boy to figure it out for myself. First of all, the boy can write! The first time I heard one of his songs I loved the instrumental side, but as soon as I started to listen to the words I was grinning from ear to ear. The lyrics that he comes up with are very honest and have a fantastic flow. I have had “I’ve Been Known,” one of his more recent singles, stuck in my head for about 5 days straight and I strongly suggest you take a listen! Cobb recorded his first album, No Place Left To Leave, with Shooter Jennings and his band The 357’s. It was released in 2006 and had some great things come from it. “Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd” was a part of this album and later was recorded by Whiskey Myers. The title track, “No Place To Leave,” has that steel sound (which I love!) and reminds me a lot of something Dwight Yoakam would do (again, I love!). “Butterfly” has more of an edge to it, but easily manages to keep a country feel. Cobb really has a gift and a passion in the writing department, he said he could write songs all day and all night long, it just comes natural. Not only does he write killer songs for himself, but he loves doing it for other people! Luke Bryan’s “Tailgate Blues,” Kellie Pickler’s “Rockaway” and Eli Young Band’s “Go Outside & Dance” are just a few of Cobb’s creations. There is no doubt that his family was some of the biggest influences when it comes to his music. Being only 5 or 6 years old, he remembers watching his Daddy and Uncle writing a song, “Country Bound,” one Christmas in Cleveland, OH. His dad being from the south and his mom from the north, and the mixture of those two lifestyles has created a fine example of “Rural Music” and put simply, a talented artist. If you hear that he is going to be in your neck of the woods, do yourself a favor and catch a Brent Cobb show! Trust me, they are a blast! Be looking for some more information on his spring/summer plans (touring wise) in the near future! And don’t forget, you can find No Place Left To Leave on iTunes now!

Carrie Underwood New Album

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Carrie Underwood Set To Release Her New Album In May! Carrie Underwood is set to release her brand new album Tuesday, May 1. Produced by Mark Bright, the forthcoming album was featured in Entertainment Weekly’s recent “10 albums we can’t wait for.” This will be the fourth studio album on 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville for the five-time Grammy winner. The debut single co-written by Underwood, “Good Girl,” will be to country radio on February 23. Underwood is pretty busy this month with CMT’s Crossroads with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, an appearance at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, a performance at the Nordstrom Nashville Symphony Fashion Show and the digital release of “Good Girl.” We hope she enjoys all of her upcoming events and gets plenty of rest!

Rascal Flatts The American Band Tour

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Rascal Flatts Announce Their New Tour, The American Band Tour. Rascal Flatts announced that they will launch a brand new tour beginning this summer, June 15. The American Band Tour will feature an all band set-up with Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge opening. “We are always looking for new ways to re-energize our live shows. We thought bringing these bands, whom are among some of our favorite vocal groups, would make a great night of entertainment!” -Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts The American Band Tour Dates: 6-15 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre 6-16 Boston, MA Comcast Center 6-23 Washington DC Jiffy Lube Live 6-24 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live 6-29 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center 6-30 Darien Center, NY Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center 7-6 Bangor, ME Bangor Waterfront Pavilion 7-13 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center** 7-14 Houston, TX Woodlands Pavilion** 7-20 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theater 7-22 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center 7-27 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 7-28 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amp. 8-9 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 8-10 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Center 8-11 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center 8-31 Indianapolis, IN Klipsch Music Center 9-1 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion tba Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre tba San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre tba Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre tba Tampa, FL 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre tba W Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre **Thompson Square will replace Eli Young Band.

Amy Dalley New Album Coming Soon

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Amy Dalley Is Set To Release Her New Album In March. Amy Dalley is set to release her new album, Coming Out Of The Pain, March 27. This is the Nashville-based country singer/songwriter’s second full length album and combines classic pop-country with the edge of heartland rock. The album was produced by Dalley and husband/engineering/writing partner Jack Sizemore, who is a member of Jason Aldean’s band, and New Voice Entertainment. “This album is just a natural evolution of my own maturity and growth. I think it sounds very me, yet edgier. I really love the songs. In my musical career, I feel happy now. I feel like I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing and what I should have been doing all along. That means taking the reins and being in control of my future in music.” -Dalley Dalley has been a performer since childhood in Kingsport, TN and got her pro start performing at the Dollywood amusement park. In 1994 she relocated to Nashville and formed the national touring group, the Hillbilly Gypsies. Later she landed a deal with Hamstein Music, getting her song “Dream Too Small” on an episode of Dawson’s Creek. In 2003 Dalley signed with Curb Records and released some successful singles, her highest-charting being “Men Don’t Change.” Curb never released the full-length album and in 2008 Dalley left the label. Dalley plans to tour actively in 2012 in support of Coming Out Of The Pain.

Taylor Swift Loses Les Miserables Role

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Taylor Swift Not Headed to Hollywood This Time Around. The country music scene has been abuzz with the news of Taylor Swift‘s audition and subsequent offer to play a role in the upcoming film adaptation of the classic novel turned Broadway production, Les Miserables. We were curious if this signified just an opportunity for Swift or a career change. However, it looks like it’s a moot point since Taylor has been passed up for the role in favor of a different actress. HaleighT is here to share her opinion on these Hollywood wheelings and dealings! Check out what she thinks and tell us what you think! Did Taylor deserve the role or does it just not matter? Get The Scoop On Taylor Swift’s Missed Hollywood Opportunity! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApOUVkkqKf4]

Hearts Across Texas Album

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Hearts Across Texas Album Available In Time For Valentine’s Day! The Hearts Across Texas album is a collection of love songs by various artists and bands including Whiskey Myers, Jack Ingram and Roger Creager. Most of the songs are what you might call Texas Country or Red Dirt, but all are fabulous! The album will be available for purchase starting February 7 (next Tuesday), which is just in time to give to your sweetheart on the candy and card filled holiday! If you are a fan of any of these guys then this album is a perfect addition to your collection! If you are just curious about this style of music in general, then again, this is perfect for you to get a taste of what they have to offer! Hearts Across Texas Track List 1. Leather and Lace – Elizabeth Cook and Aaron Watson 2. She’s Like Texas – Josh Abbott Band 3. Let Me Love You – Casey Donahew Band 4. Miss You – Jack Ingram 5. May Not Be Love – Jason Boland & The Stragglers 6. Every Girl – Turnpike Troubadours 7. Lucky Ones – Bonnie Bishop 8. Love Is Crazy – Roger Creager 9. Saved By Love – Chris Knight 10. Freeze Frame Time – Brandon Rhyder 11. Best Mistake I Ever Made – Kevin Fowler 12. Virginia – Whiskey Myers