Canaan Smith Releases We Got Us

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Canaan Smith Is Set To Release His Debut Single “We Got Us” To Radio! Canaan Smith will be releasing his very first single “We Got Us” to Country Music Radio January 9. The Mercury Records singer/songwriter has been named one of the top 12 artists to watch in 2012 by Country Weekly! The story of “We Got Us” is about a couple in love who take a leap of faith and set out on their own, fueled by their affection for one another. “Getting to be the voice for this song is a feeling like no other. It felt special when we wrote it and I am stoked to see the positive early feedback at radio! Thanks for all the support!” -Canaan Smith Canaan performed “We Got Us” to an audience for the first time at the Universal Music Group Nashville CRS luncheon held at the Ryman Auditorium last March. His debut album will release later this year, but fans can now purchase “We Got Us” on iTunes.

Brad Paisley Changes Tour Name

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Brad Paisley’s 2012 Tour Name Gets A New Look. Brad Paisley announced last Fall that his 2012 world tour would bear the name The Camobunga! 2012 World Tour. After getting together with his band and doing a few rehearsals though, he has decided that he needed a different title for the designs he had sketched and the experience he wants his fans to have. “When I saw the visuals and how exciting and sometimes mind-blowing they were I just felt the tour name needed to reflect what the fans were going to see. For two hours each night of the tour they can be taken away from reality – literally.” -Brad Paisley So, the new tour title is now the Brad Paisley Virtual Reality World Tour 2012. It’s definitely a change from the original title, and after hearing his comments, I am super curious. Paisley is know for putting on amazing concerts, and I have no doubt this will be a great one. All other aspects of the tour remain the same. No dates have been changed, and it is still sponsored by Chevy. Also, The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery are still joining Paisley. See below to find tour dates near you and links to ticket info!

Neal McCoy New Album Release Date

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Neal McCoy Sets Release Date For Upcoming Album! Last year, Neal McCoy totally faked us out. He released a YouTube video hinting at the release of new material. Now, the fake out was that Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert did the talking, and we all thought that THEY were releasing an album together. To our dismay Blake and Miranda were not talking about their own project, but to our delight they were talking about new music in the works from Neal McCoy! This album, titled XII, is scheduled to release on March 6th, 2012. It is co-produced by Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton (there’s the fake-out!), and guitarist Brent Rowan. His current single, “A-OK” released last year.

Loretta Lynn Cancels Shows

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Loretta Lynn Cancels First Shows of 2012. Loretta Lynn has canceled the first shows scheduled for 2012. This includes stops in Ashland, KY on Saturday, January 7th and Durham, NC on January 8th. The shows have not had firm dates reset, but should be rescheduled eventually. This is not the first time Loretta has had to cancel shows. She recently had to do so because she was suffering from a bout of pneumonia. Here’s hoping Loretta is just fine, and will be able to return to her scheduled performance dates! For more details on cancelations and rescheduling click here.

Sara Evans Releases Third Novel

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Sara Evans Releases Her Third Novel, “Love Lifted Me”. Sara Evans released her third novel, “Love Lifted Me“, on Tuesday, January 3rd. This is the third and final installment of her trilogy of books including “Softly and Tenderly” and “The Sweet By and By” which she began releasing in 2010. All three of the books were co-written with Rachel Hauck. For ordering details, click here. I’m wondering if Sara will start up another series of books or keep focusing on her musical career. Have you read any of her books so far? Would you like to see more of them?

Taylor Swift Stars In Les Miserables

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Taylor Swift Offered Role In Film Adaption of Classic Les Miserables Taylor Swift has been offered the role Eponine in an upcoming film adaption of the classic Les Miserables for which she recently auditioned. Word on the street is that Swift was up against Hollywood talents like Lea Michele, Evan Rachel Wood and Scarlett Johansson. While there hasn’t been word yet on whether or not she will expect the offer, it seems likely. Universal is set to start production in March with an end goal of a December 2012 release. Taylor has grounded her career in country music (remember, she won CMA Entertainer of the Year just a few weeks ago…), and accumulated a massive fan base and wide appeal beyond the country genre collaborating with pop stars and rappers. So, it seems, despite an onslaught of industry awards, she has been reaching beyond the country music world for some time now. Reportedly, she is working on another album, but with an offer like this, I can’t help but wonder if Swift is jumping ship and making a change in her career path. What do you think? Is Taylor Swift leaving country music behind or just making room for more avenues of success?

BamaJam 2012 Dates Announced

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BamaJam Returns for 2012! BamaJam is back after missing the 2011 festival circuit, and the 2012 dates have been set! This year BamaJam will be from June 14th to June 16th outside Enterprise, AL in rural Coffee County. So far these are the only details available for this year, but with previous headliners including the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Hank Williams Jr., Kid Rock and others, we can be sure the line-up will be a good. This will be the fourth BamaJam to take place since its beginning in 2008. It was canceled last year due to federal charges leveled at festival founder, Ronnie Gilley for bribing legislators. He is no longer a leader in the organization of the festival, but remains on staff with a company working with the festival’s entertainment venue, BamaJam Farms where the music event will be held. Stay tuned for more details on 2012 BamaJam!

Chris Young Sells Out Billy Bob’s Ft. Worth

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Chris Young Finds Out How Big The Crowds Are In Texas! Chris Young had a sold out performance on New Year’s Eve at Billy Bob’s in Ft. Worth, Texas. With close to 6,000 tickets sold, this was Young’s biggest headlining show to date! “Chris Young’s high energy performance in front of a sold out crowd was among the best New Year’s Eve shows in Billy Bob’s Texas History. It was perfect to close 2011 with the talent and optimism of a star that has such an unlimited future ahead of him. We are already looking forward to his return to Billy Bob’s.” -Venue President, Concho Minick Young’s massive success in the region has sparked other big dates as he is set for headlining shows at the San Antonio rodeo with more dates to be announced in the coming weeks! Young is also the special guest on Miranda Lambert’s “On Fire” tour, beginning January 12th in Rockford, IL. “You” is Young’s current single from his album NEON. The hit is in the Top 10 and rising!

Norah Jones Releases Country Album

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Norah Jones’ Side Project The Little Willies Release Album of Country Covers Norah Jones is know for her soulful voice and music as a jazz/pop artist. However, she is releasing a second album titled For The Good Times of country covers with side project, The Little Willies. The group first got together in 2003, and now includes Norah on piano/vocals, Richard Julian on vocals, Jim Campilongo on guitar, Lee Alexander on bass, and Dan Rieser on drums. This is the follow up to their first album, The Little Willies. The track listing includes covers of several of the iconic classics like Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and, of course, Willie Nelson. The band is in fact named after Nelson, as he was one of her childhood favorites! You’ll find a complete track listing below, and be sure to check out what promises to be an intriguing album! I know I’m curious to hear their rendition of “Jolene“! For The Good Times releases Tuesday, January 10th and is currently available for pre-order. For The Good Times, Complete Track Listing 1. I Worship You 2. Remember Me 3. Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves 4. Lovesick Blues 5. Tommy Rockwood 6. First City 7. Permanently Lonely 8. Foul Owl On The Prowl 9. Wide Open Road 10. For The Good Times 11. If You’ve Got The Money I’ve Got The Times 12. Jolene 13. Pennies On The Floor (Bonus Track)

Lauren Alaina Releases New Video

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Lauren Alaina Debuts New Video for Single “Georgia Peaches”. Lauren Alaina is set to release her video for her single “Georgia Peaches” this Friday, January 6th. The video will release on CMT at 8am ET/PT and will feature a 15 minute behind-the-scenes peak of the shoot. The video debut will also include an interview with Alaina! Lauren will be kicking off her tour with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan on January 20th in Greenville, SC. In the meantime, watch Alaina’s performance of “Georgia Peaches” from NYE! (This young lady sure knows how to work a crowd!) [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJxdgQf1rYs#!]