Country Music Top Artists 2011

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YOUR Most Searched Artists of 2011! Over the past couple weeks, I have been hearing a lot of discussion about the most searched people through the obvious search engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo…you get the idea. I am always surprised, well not surprised, but annoyed by who the “world” cumatively searches for the most. So, I thought, why not take a look at who country fans are searching for the most. That’s what we really care about anyway, right? So, I give you, YOUR top 3 most searched country artists of 2011! I am okay with these results, and I’m both surprised and not surprised. Take a look and let us know what you think. 1.Thompson Square This duo is a definite up and comer, and they are rising fast. Everyone is completely in love with the hit “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not?”, and it is clear you just can’t get enough! So, they are sitting here at number 1. They are an adorable couple and talented musicians, and we just love them! Clearly, you love them too! 2. Taylor Swift No surprise here! Taylor has a massive following, finished up her hugely successful Speak Now World Tour, and released several hit singles. Oh yeah, and this is just a little thing, but she did also win CMA Entertainer of the Year. So, obviously there was a lot of information you needed to find out about her this year! 3. Jason Aldean We have said it once and we will keep saying it, but 2011 was one heck of a year for Jason Aldean. He had a great summer tour, the fans love him, he was either nominated for or was winning an award left and right, and he released some amazing singles off his My Kind of Party album (my favorite is “Tattoos On This Town“). So, clearly you wanted to pay attention to Jason this year and we can’t blame ya! Who is in your Top 3 for 2011? Be sure to comment below and let us know!

Country Music 2011 Top Moments

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Hear CMNB’s 2011 Top Moments for Country Music! As a year end finale, this week’s episode of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” features a run down of what we think the top moments of country music were 2011! From new album releases, to amazing summer tours, to lawsuits and scandals to what we have to look forward for 2012, HaleighT covers the best and worst moments in the country music scene this year. Watch the video below and let us know if we missed anything! Comment below and tell us what your favorite moment of 2011 was, and we’ll see you next year. Check Out Country Music’s Top Moments for 2011 Here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature&v=q8Z8mgt0NV4]

Taylor Swift Safe & Sound

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Taylor Swift Teams with Civil Wars for Hunger Games Song “Safe & Sound”. Taylor Swift has teamed up with The Civil Wars to create a single titled “Safe & Sound” for the soundtrack for The Hunger Games. The film is based on the popular book trilogy and is set to release on March 23, 2012. The single hit the Top 10 upon its release on iTunes, and is clearly already being well-received by fans. You can check it out below. Interestingly, this song might be the most country song Swift has released. It has a melancholy quality that is appropriate for the themes of the film, and an Americana vibe no doubt brought in by The Civil Wars. It really is a beautiful song, and its great to see The Civil Wars on such a big project and to see Taylor reaching outside of her comfort zone. Listen and tell us what you think. Take a Listen to Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars “Safe & Sound“ [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFEDTtKaFzU]

Wynonna Judd Engaged

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Wynonna Judd Ends 2011 Engaged! Congrats are in order for Wynonna Judd! She and boyfriend, Cactus Moser got engaged over the Christmas holiday! The couple have been dating since 2009, and tour together as Wynonna and the Big Noise. This will be Wynonna’s third marriage and comes on the heels of a remarkable turn around by the iconic artist after going through some tumultuous life events including surviving a head-on collision. We most recently got to see Wynonna on the OWN network series The Judds with her mother, Naomi. The two released a compilation album this past Spring, I Will Stand By You: The Essential Collection, and Wynonna released her brand new single, “Love It Out Loud“. So, its been a busy year for this always on the go gal, and she’s ending it on what is definitely a positive note. Congrats Wynonna and Cactus, and best of luck in 2012!

Jason Aldean Thanks Fans

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Jason Aldean Sends A Special Thanks To Fans! Jason Aldean has quite a bit to be thankful for, and appropriately he is sending out a shout-out to all of his fans who have supported him throughout his year of success after success! From releasing multiple hit singles off of his 2010 “My Kinda Party” to a successful summer tour to multiple award wins, Aldean has been on fire all year long. We have really enjoyed watching his rise from the side lines, and are proud fans of this talented artist! Check out the video below, and see Jason’s thank you to you and all his fans! Best of luck, Jason in 2012!!! Watch the Special Thanks from Aldean! Jason Aldean on WhoSay

American Country New Years Celebration

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Fox Hosts American Country New Years Eve Live Event. The Fox Network is offering a special New Year’s Eve celebration especially for country music fans. “American Country New Year’s Eve Live” will get started at 11pm ET on Saturday December 31st and will ring in the New Year…country style. The concert event will include live performances from Lauren Alaina, Rodney Atkins, Joe Nichols, Eli Young Band, and Toby Keith and will be hosted by comedian Rodney Carrington and “Pawn Stars” Rick Harrison and Austin “Chumlee” Russel.

Kenny Chesney Reality Music Video

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Kenny Chesney Gives Fans A Glimpse Of His 2011 Summer Tour In “Reality” Music Video! Kenny Chesney’s “Reality” has been out for a while, but until recently it wasn’t getting much airtime. This song can easily put you into a better place after listening to it. Basically it is about finding your own way of dealing with things. Life isn’t perfect, but take things as the come and relax, because you are going to get through it, but in the mean time take a break and embrace you escape from reality! The video for “Reality” takes you front row from some of his stadium shows this past summer. Somewhere in the sea of people at the Kansas City Chief’s stadium, I stood. Continuously rocking through every song makes you forget about the heat and the $12 beers. It was my first Chesney concert, but something I would LOVE to do again! Enjoy the video!

Craig Campbell I’ll Be Home For Christmas

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Craig Campbell’s New Holiday Single “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” Music Video Craig Campbell recently released his holiday single “I’ll Be Home For Christmas!” As a special gift, he has made the single available FREE to download, but you need to hurry because today is the last day! To receive your gift click HERE! Campbell sounds great on the track and the video shows us just how much of a “Family Man” he is! Check it out, you won’t be disappointed!!!!

Martina McBride White Christmas

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Martina McBride Shows Her Christmas Spirit In Her White Christmas Music Video Here is an elegant video of Martina McBride singing the classic carol “White Christmas” with a beautiful band accompanying her. Yes, this is a bit of a flashback and she has shorter hair, but that voice sounds the same every time! Enjoy!

Country Christmas Songs – Top 5

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HaleighT Offers Her List of Top 5 Country Christmas Songs! HaleighT returns to the break room after a nice long hiatus, just in time to give ya’ll her Top 5 Country Christmas Songs! It was real hard to narrow it down to just five, but she managed to get it done! Check out the Christmas episode of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” below, and see who made the cut! You may agree, or you may not! Either way, we want to know what your favorites are! Be sure to comment below, and let us know what you think. In the mean time, be sure to have a happy, safe and fun-filled holiday! Check out HaleighT’s Top5 Christmas Tunes Here! [youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG0bH9RuKPg]