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]

Lionel Richie Tuskegee Album

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Lionel Richie will release Tuskegee, a collection of 13 of his international hits recorded with some of the biggest names in country music, on March 27 on Mercury Nashville. Lionel Richie’s duet partners include Jennifer Nettles, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Little Big Town, Shania Twain, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson and Jimmy Buffett. Tuskegee is an exciting new chapter in a career that has seen album sales of more than 100 million, 22 Top 10s, fifty Grammys, an Academy Award for Best Original Song, a Golden Globe and a host of other awards. Tuskegee is also a musical homecoming that feels like a heartwarming reunion with a beloved friend. He proves that you can go home again as he returns to his Southern roots to pay tribute to his hometown of Tuskegee, Alabama, where he was shaped as a man and a musician. He was exposed to country, gospel, R&B and classical music growing up and this town is where he helped form the Commodores and wrote his first hits, including “Sail On” and “Easy.” “Tuskegee is where it all began, the place where I felt all things were available and possible. It’s where I learned about life and love and the power of music, and the place I built a musical foundation that knows no genres or boundaries.” -Richie Richie is following his songs as they take him back to country, where they have been welcomed for more than two decades. Conway Twitty recorded “Three Times A Lady,” Kenny Rogers famously sang “Lady” and Alabama recorded “Deep River Woman.” He has performed on the Country Music Association Awards three times, his 2011 performance received two standing ovations. Richie says recording Tuskegee was perhaps the most fun he has ever had in the studio. “Tuskegee is going to be one of the most special albums I’ve ever done in my life. This is something that is going to be so special forever because it’s a moment in time when all these artists got together and celebrated some music. What started out as a collaboration of a group of very talented, very successful artists ended up growing into brand new, very good friends.” April 2, a concert special, Lionel Richie and Friends “In Concert,” will be recorded in Las Vegas and aired on CBS at a later date. The show will include Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Martina McBride, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Rogers and more! Tuskegee Track Listing 1. You Are – with Blake Shelton 2. Say You, Say Me – with Jason Aldean 3. Stuck On You – with Darius Rucker 4. Deep River Woman – with Little Big Town 5. My Love – with Kenny Chesney 6. Dancing On The Ceiling – with Rascal Flatts 7. Hello – with Jennifer Nettles 8. Sail On – with Tim McGraw 9. Endless Love – with Shania Twain 10. Just For You – Billy Currington 11. Lady – with Kenny Rogers 12. Easy Continue reading Lionel Richie Tuskegee Album→

2012 ACM Awards Nominations

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Check Out The Complete List of ACM Awards Nominations. This mornin’, the Academy of Country Music held a digital social media press conference to announce the nominations for the 47th Annual ACM Awards! You can check out the complete list below, and see if you’re favorite artists made the cut! Don’t see ’em? Tell us about it! The list below includes all categories al the on-camera nominations except the New Artists which will be announced in February! For the off-camera, industry awards click here. The 2012 ACM Awards will air LIVE out of Las Vegas on Sunday, April 1st at 8pm on CBS! The award event will be hosted by Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton! 47th Annual ACM Awards Nominations Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Taylor Swift Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Chris Young Female Vocalist of the Year Sara Evans Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Vocal Duo of the Year Love and Theft Montgomery Gentry Steel Magnolia Sugarland Thompson Square Vocal Group of the Year The Band Perry Eli Young Band Lady Antebellum Rascal Flatts Zac Brown Band Album of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company) Chief – Eric Church (EMI-Nashville) Produced by: Arturo Buenahora, Jr., Jay Joyce Four The Record – Miranda Lambert (RCA) Produced by: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf Hemingway’s Whiskey – Kenny Chesney (BNA) Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney My Kinda Party – Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records) Produced by: Michael Knox Own The Night – Lady Antebellum (Capitol Records Nashville) Produced by: Lady Antebellum, Paul Worley Single Record of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company) Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band (Republic Nashville) Produced by: Mike Wrucke Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) Produced by: Michael Knox Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith (Show Dog-Universal Music) Produced by: Toby Keith Tomorrow – Chris Young (RCA) Produced by: James Stroud You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA) Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney Song of the Year (Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)) Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band Composers: Lee Brice, Liz Rose Publishers: Cake Taker Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Sweet Hysteria Music (BMI) Home – Dierks Bentley Composers: Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson Publishers: Big White Tracks (ASCAP), Chestnut Barn Music (BMI), Chrysalis Music/BMG Rights (ASCAP), Chrysalis One Songs (BMI) Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum Composers: Dallas Davidson, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott Publishers: Dwhaywood Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), EMI Foray Music (SESAC), Hillary Dawn Songs (SESAC), Radiobulletspublishing (BMI), String Stretcher Music (BMI) Warner-Tamberlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) Threaten Me With Heaven – Vince Gill Composers: Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dillon O’Brian, Will Owsley Publishers: Grant Girls Music (ASCAP), Vinny Mae Music (BMI), Willie-O Music (ASCAP) You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter Composers: Matraca Berg, Deana Carter Publishers: Deanaling Music (ASCAP), Hannaberg Continue reading 2012 ACM Awards Nominations→

Garth Brooks Hospital Lawsuit

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Does Garth Brooks Deserve His $1 Million Settlement? The final ruling in the court case between Garth Brooks and an Oklahoma hospital came down, and Brooks was awarded a whopping $1 million! The first $500,000 accounts for the donation Brooks gave the hospital to fund the construction of a women’s wing which would bare the name of Brooks’ late mother. The hospital never made this wing, hence the court case. The other half of the million was awarded to Brooks for punitive damages. HaleighT is here to fill you in on whether or not she thinks Garth deserves such a large settlement. Check out what she has to say and tell us what YOU think! Watch the video and let us know what you think! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN62Fh6_dbU]

Lady Antebellum Live Chat Thursday

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Lady A Will Be Treating Fans To A Live Online Chat! Lady Antebellum will be kicking off their Own The Night 2012 World Tour, Friday, January 27th! In order to get this kick-off started right, they will be treating fans to an Online Live Chat on Thursday, January 26th, the night before their tour starts up. The chat will beginning streaming live at 6pm CT on the official Lady Antebellum website. Fans will have the opportunity to asks questions and get their answers on the spot! So, be sure to be thinking of what you’d like to ask and plan to tune in Thursday night. To get to the Live chat, click here!

Craig Morgan Receives Two Awards

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Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors Earns Prestigious Golden Moose Awards! The Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, unveiled the winners for its 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards. The most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards ceremony in the country was held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Country star Craig Morgan was among the honorees, winning awards for Best Turkey and Best Deer for his hit television series “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors.” Taking place during the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT), the Golden Moose Awards honor the producers and on-air talent from Outdoor Channel’s industry-leading programming. “I cannot tell you what an honor it is to get recognition for the show. Along with being so much fun to create it’s also a lot of hard work. For the industry to acknowledge our show is an amazing feeling.” -Craig Morgan Outdoor Channel plans to broadcast the 2012 Golden Moose Awards on the network as a February special.

Carrie Underwood’s New Single

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Carrie Underwood Releases New Single From Upcoming Album. Carrie Underwood will be releasing new music this spring, and fans will get the first taste of it at the end of February! Her new single, “Good Girl“, will impact country music radio on February 23rd! This single is coming off of her highly anticipated album release which should hit around the spring sometime! This album will be Underwood’s fourth release since 2005. Carrie has experienced an overwhelming amount of success including Grammy, CMA and ACM wins as well as producing 14 number 1 singles! I have no doubt that her upcoming album will keep this pattern going! Listen to Carrie tell you about herself in the video below! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR-sAoO8LzU]