CMT Christmas Programming

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CMT Offers Up Christmas Specials Country Style! Hopefully, you will get the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy some time with friends and family this holiday weekend. There will be joy and cheer. There will be presents. There will be food aplenty. There will be holiday-related activities left and right. You will be exhausted. So, when you need a breather from the festivities, and want to plopped down in front of the TV for a bit, CMT has your country Christmas programming covered! The Christmas themed shows started yesterday and will run all the way through Christmas. From music videos to the best of 2011, they’ve got ya covered! See below for a complete listing, and enjoy. CMT Christmas Programming Mistletoe Jams, daily between 6am and 11am in 15 minute blocks, ew and timeless holiday music videos from some of country’s biggest stars High 5 Video Countdown, Thursday December 22nd, 11:30am-12pm, showcases the five most-streamed holiday videos CMT Top 20 Countdown, Friday, December 23rd, 11am-1:30pm, host Evan Farmer recaps the best videos of 2011 CMT Social Hour, Saturday, December 24th, 9am-10am, 4 hours of holiday music with back-to-back videos of new, classic and alt-country holiday videos CMT Pure, Sunday, December 25th, starts at 6am, 24 hours of holiday music with back-to-back videos of new, classic and alt-country holiday videos

Jerrod Niemann One More Drinkin’ Song (Mistletoe Mix)

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Jerrod Niemann Shakes Up His Hit Just For Christmas. Jerrod Niemann‘s “One More Drinkin’ Song” proves the man has a pretty healthy sense of humor, and he has taken that sense humor just a little bit further. In the spirit of Christmas, he has given his popular song a bit of a make-over, mistletoe style. The lyrics have been given a little twist here and there, and I think you’ll be happy with the effect. I personally find it hilarious, and I am happy to add it to the repertoire of creative Christmas singles. Take a listen and enjoy. Listen to the Mistletoe Remix of “One More Drinkin’ Song“! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukfiswl6uX4#!]

Lauren Alaina Rings In New Year In Vegas

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Lauren Alaina Ends Year of Success In Vegas! We’ve said it several times, and we will probably say it again. Lauren Alaina has had one heck of a year! From American Idol to debuting her first album, Wildflower, to singing at the Whitehouse, this young woman’s career is off to a great start. So, how does one end such a year full of success? Well, if you’re Lauren you spend it at the American Country New Year’s Live in Las Vegas! The special New Year’s Eve bash will air on Saturday, December 31st from 11pm-12:30am on Fox. Alaina will performing, so if you don’t have plans already, make sure you tune in! After the New Year, you can find Lauren on tour with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan on Aldean’s “My Kinda Party” Arena Tour kicking off in January 2012.

Josh Turner New Single, Album Arriving 2012

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Josh Turner Releases Time Is Love, New Single From Upcoming 2012 Album! Josh Turner released new music today, Tuesday, December 20th! His latest single titled, “Time Is Love“, is the debut song off his upcoming album release in 2012. The song was penned by Tom Shapiro, Tony Martin and Mark Nesler, and Turner’s selection of it proves his ability to pick out quality content that fans will find relatable. “This song grabbed me from the first listen because it has such an infectious melody and lyrically it really tells a message that I have been wanting to say for a long time…It’s not about quality time but quantity time and taking the time to get to know the person better and develop a relationship with that person.” -Josh Turner Turner has four previous #1 hits (“Your Man,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “All Over Me”), and there is a good chance this could be his fifth. It will hit country airwaves in January 2012, but it is already available through iTunes for fans to preview and purchase. Now, his new album doesn’t have a title yet (at least, he’s not telling anyone about it so far), but I took a listen to “Time Is Love” and its enough to get me ready to hear the rest of the album! If you’re a Josh Turner fan be sure to check out his new track, if you’re not, be sure to check out his new track.

Andy Gibson The Christmas Song

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Check Out Newcomer Andy Gibson’s Rendition of The Christmas Song. New on the scene, Andy Gibson, is offering country music fans his very own rendition of the holiday classic, “The Christmas Song“. From Nat King Cole to the Manheim Steamrollers to Hootie & The Blowfish (What’s up, Darius Rucker?), everyone and their grandmother has done some version of this song. Strangely though, at least for me, this tune never gets old. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, maybe it’s just that great of a song, no matter who is singing it, I always enjoy hearing it. I have to say, Gibson’s version is not an exception. He has a great voice, and he does the song justice. You can check out the video below, and if you haven’t met Gibson yet click here to find out more. You can also check out Gibson’s own “Wanna Make You Love Me” below. Andy Gibson “The Christmas Song“ The Christmas Song – Andy Gibson – Andy Gibson Videos Andy Gibson, “Wanna Make You Love Me“ Wanna Make You Love Me – Andy Gibson – Andy Gibson Videos

Gloriana Wishes You A Merry Christmas

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Gloriana Takes A Minute To Send Special Holiday Wishes. Gloriana, or Tom Gossin, Mike Gossin and Rachel Reinert (the group’s fourth member, Cheyenne left the band earlier this year under reportedly amicable circumstances), took a minute while out on the road in Long Island to send a special Christmas and Holiday message to everyone out there in the country music world. Check out the video below to hear their quick but heartfelt warm wishes to you and yours through Christmas and the New Year. So, here’s to you from them! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature&v=5jzJBrFOAoQ]

Dierks Bentely Home Track Listing Details

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Dierks Bentley’s Upcoming Album Home Available for Pre-Order, Track Listing Now Available! Dierks Bentley‘s upcoming album, Home, is officially available for pre-order for fans! Scoot on over to Dierks homepage by clicking here or get on over to iTunes to reserve your copy. The expected release date is February 7th, 2012, and you can check out a complete track listing below. Already released off this album are the title track, “Home“, and the summer party hit, “Am I The Only One“. If either of these are any indication of what the rest of the album will be like, fans have a lot to look forward. Between these two tracks alone Bentley shows off his ability to have a little fun but also be more serious when its appropriate. I have enjoyed all of Dierks’ work so far, and look forward to seeing what else he has to bring to the table. Home, Complete Track Listing 1. Am I The Only One 2. Gonna Die Young 3. Tip It On Back 4. Home 5. Diamonds Make Babies 6. In My Head 7. Breathe You In 8. The Woods 9. When You Gonna Come Around 10. 5-1-5-0 11. Heart of a Lonely Girl 12. Thinking of You

Red Solo Cup Christmas Version

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The Toby Keith Team Offers Up A Christmas Version of Red Solo Cup. Toby Keith offered up his ode to the red solo cup to country music fans, and they drank it right up! Then Glee picked it up, and created their own version of the song. Now, there is a third version of this exuberant, silly song…just for Christmas. This really is turning out to be quite a versatile tune. Take a look and let us know what you think! Watch Toby Keith’s Christmas Version of Recent Hit “Red Solo Cup“ Red Solo Cup (Holiday Version) – Toby Keith – Toby Keith Videos

This is Country Music – Episode 1

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World Premiere: The FIRST independent country music podcast! The staff at CountryMusicNewsBlog.com is inviting you to take an inside listen to what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite country music news site. Listen in on our crew as we discuss the latest in country music and the lifestyle around it. In this debut episode, MissMolly finds her broadcasting voice as we talk about Scotty McCreery‘s ACA win, WC’s love for Brad Paisley and Lauren Alaina, outside musicians crashing the country music party and MissMolly learns what noodling is! What’s so different about what we do, you ask? We don’t tailor our opinion based on advertiser influence. We don’t hold back for fear of industry politics. We are fans and musicians who see more than just what publicists feed us, and we share it with you!

CMT Artists of the Year 2011: Mini Recap

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Check Out The Video Below to Hear HaleighT’s CMT Artists of the Year Mini Recap! Did you have a chance to watch the CMT Artists of the Year show for 2011 honoring some of the best and brightest in country music right now? HaleighT took just a couple of minutes to do a quick recap of the show for ya, and she also lets you know what her favorite part was of the whole to-do! So, check it out and let us know what you think of the 2011 CMT Artists of the Year! You can check out even more on the show by clicking here. CMT Artists of the Year: Mini Recap! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYwUEJT7XQc]