Billy Ray Cyrus In Hallmark Movie

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Billy Ray Cyrus Plays The Leading Man In A New Original Hallmark Channel Movie! Billy Ray Cyrus will be starring in Christmas Comes Home To Canaan, a Hallmark Channel original movie! This holiday film, also starring Gina Holden, will premiere Saturday, December 17 at 8/7c. Cyrus plays Daniel, a widower and father who finds love in an unexpected place. This is not Cyrus’ first rodeo when it comes to acting and it more than likely won’t be his last. Tune in with your families to see how this story plays out! Here is a sneak peak! Enjoy!

Lisa Matassa The Christmas Song Video

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Lisa Matassa “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” Music Video! Though many of you haven’t heard of her, Lisa Matassa is no new comer to the music world! After having some success in her younger days on the Dance Pop charts, this mother of two teenagers is back and with a whole new perspective this time! The Long Island New Yorker released her EP (Me Time) earlier this year and with all her dedication and talent, she is sure to gain some fans. She recently recorded “Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” with the Broadway Youth Ensemble and here is the video for it! Her take on this classic is sure to put you in that festive mood that so many are already in! Enjoy! Tags: The Christmas Song, Lisa Matassa, Lisa Matassa Videos

CMT Artists Of The Year

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HaleighT’s Recap Of The 2011 CMT Artists Of The Year Show! Last night was the presentation of the CMT Artists Of The Year Awards, hosted by Rob Lowe. The honorees were Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift and Brad Paisley. The recipients were chosen based off of sales, radio airplay, concert grosses and activity on cmt.com. Each artist was given a section of the 90 minute show that was dedicated to them with a performance, congratulatory words by others and a short acceptance speech. Kenny Chesney had the special treat to have Gavin Degraw perform his hit “Somewhere With You“, where he did a fantastic job! A part of the show that ranks very high on my list was when Matthew McConaughey had a video message for Chesney that was too cute! Lady Antebellum received kind words from many including their good friend Miranda Lambert and performed their brand new single “Dancin’ Away With My Heart.” It sounded great and by the reactions of Taylor Swift and the rest of the audience (including me at home), it looks like this will be another chart topper for them! Jason Aldean performed his current single “Tattoos On This Town” and spoke of how this year was kind of a risk, but he was glad he did things on his terms. He wasn’t concerned about what people were telling him to do, he followed his gut and boy did it pay off! Nobody puts Jason in a corner! Viewers were treated to a special treat with an energetic performance by The Avett Brothers. A band that is quite possibly one of the most cross-genre groups around (we aren’t quite sure what they are…folk, rock, indie, Americana, who knows)! Taylor Swift also had someone else perform one of her songs, but this performance had a bit of a twist. The All American Rejects gave us their take on “Mean” while throwing in a little bit of their own hit “Gives You Hell!” It was great! She accepted her award from her good friend and fellow female country artist, Faith Hill. Brad Paisley wrapped the night up for us, first by saying that Country Music was the best industry to be in because everyone was so nice and then by collaborating with Joe Walsh on “Camouflage!” It was a great night for everyone, wish I could have been there! Congratulations again to all five of the talented acts!

Happy Birthday Taylor Swift

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Happy 22nd Birthday To Taylor Swift! Happy Birthday to Taylor Swift! Today she is 22 and one of the most successful artists of all time! I love a good flash back, so here is “Tim McGraw.” Who would have thought that this teenager would take the world by storm the way she did?! World tours, sold out arenas, award after award…what will she do next?

Brad Paisley New Song for A-T Children’s Project

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Brad Paisley Uses His Voice To Support A-T Children’s Project. Brad Paisley has a new song available, but this new song, “Hard Life“, is anything but average. It was written by a young man from Springfield, VA named Joe Kindregan who has A-T or ataxia-telangiectasia, a rare, fatal genetic disease that combines the symptoms of cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, immune deficiencies and cancer. Brad and Joe met a fundraising benefit in 2005, and have maintained contact over the years. Joe was inspired to write this song when his friend Brian lost his battle with the same disease. Joe wanted to put into lyrics the struggle of living with such a disease, both the good and bad aspects. He drew from his own experiences and from interviewing others who also have A-T. Joe wrote his thoughts and shared them Paisley who decided to run with the project. Kindregan had the opportunity to visit Nashville twice to see the behind the scenes work of taking his lyrics and making a song out of them. “I’ve known Joe for several years and he is one of my favorite people. His disease is physically debilitating but obviously creatively and mentally Joe has such tremendous depth. It’s an honor for me to be the person to give voice to his creativity and cause.” -Brad Paisley The song is available through all digital media outlets (or by , and all of the artist royalties from U.S. digital single sales will be donated to the non-profit A-T Children’s Project. This is a not for profit organization that supports and coordinates biomedical research, scientific conferences and a clinical center with the goal of finding life-improving therapies and eventually a cure for A-T.

Easton Corbin Sings With Shaquille O’Neal

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Easton Corbin Surprised Onstage By Basketball Great, Shaq. Easton Corbin got a big surprise during a House of Blues performance in Orlando, FL Friday, December 9th, in the form of NBA star, Shaquille O’Neal! Shaq took the stage with Corbin for an impromptu duet rendition of “It Just Comes Natural“. O’Neal even played the guitar! I had no idea Shaq’s talents went beyond the court, but you learn something new everyday! Can you think of a stranger duet combination? Let us know and comment below! Easton Corbin with Shaquille O’Neal and O’Neal’s girlfriend, Nicole Alexander. (photo courtesy Chris Tate)

Hank Williams Jr Supports Country Music Hall of Fame

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Hank Jr. Raises Funds for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. On December 6th in Nashville, TN at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Hank Williams Jr. concluded a four year exhibition, Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy, with a sold-out concert. The exhibit originally opened in March 2008, and was scheduled to close in December 2009. However, it was met with overwhelming popularity becoming the most acclaimed exhibition in the museum’s history. So, organizers extended the close date by two whole years. Williams’ concert included a solo acoustic performance of his own hits like “A Country Boy Can Survive,” “Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound” and “The Blues Man”, music from his upcoming album, and classic from his father and personal favorites like Cash and Jennings. The concert raised a substantial sum, precisely $75,000 that would be donated to the Hall of Fame and Museum. Additionally, Williams announced that many of the artifacts that were a part of the exhibit would be donated to the museum archives. Special guests included members of his own family, wife, Mary Jane, daughters Hilary and Holly and son Sam, as well as Jessi Colter, her son Shooter Jennings and Jamey Johnson.

Jo Dee Messina Launches Parenting Blog

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Jo Dee Messina Launches The Fumbling Mom. Jo Dee Messina is branching out of the area of expertise she is known for, country music, and moving into an area where she maybe does not feel quite like an expert. The mother of one recently announced she is expecting her second child with husband Chris Deffenbaugh, and has decided to share her experiences with motherhood and parenting with the rest of the world. Messina is launching a parenting blog titled, The Fumbling Mom which will debut January of 2012. The content for the blog will focus on Messina’s experiences as a working mother, and she will give insight into her own life while offering tips and pointers to readers. Country music fans can also look forward to a brand new single from Jo Dee which she announced will release sometime early next year.

2012 Wisconsin Country Thunder Festival

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2012 Wisconsin Country Thunder Line-Up Announced. The initial line-up for the 20th annual Wisconsin Country Thunder in Twin Lakes, WI has been announced, and you can check out who is slotted to perform so far below! The camping and concert festival will take place Thursday, July 19th through Sunday, July 22nd, and so far, it is looking like this is going to be one awesome weekend. Headliners include, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton and Big & Rich with additional performances by Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, Brantley Gilbert, Steve Holy, Wade Bowen, The Farm, and Neal McCoy. Tickets are available for four day passes or individual days, and concert goers can camp onsite or stay off site and just purchase a ticket to gain entrance to the festival grounds. Whether you’re a camper or just want to check out the music, you are bound to have one heck of a time! Stay tuned for more details as they are released! Current Announced Line-Up Thursday, July 19th 5:30-6:30pm The Farm 9:00-10:30pm Big & Rich Friday, July 20th 4:00-5:00pm Wade Bowen 5:30-6:30pm Steve Holy 7:00-8:30pm Luke Bryan 9:00-10:30pm Jason Aldean Saturday, July 21st 9:00-10:30pm Blake Shelton Sunday, July 22nd 4:00-5:00pm Hunter Hayes 5:30-6:30pm Neal McCoy 7:00-8:00pm Brantley Gilbert 8:30-10:00pm Toby Keith

Christmas In The Black Hills

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Big & Rich Host GAC Special, Christmas In The Black Hills. December in country music means plenty of Christmas celebrations. Country artists and others in the industry are just clamoring to join in on all the festivities, and GAC is offering a television special titled Christmas In The Black Hills. The show will be hosted by country duo Big & Rich, and will include performances by up and coming country artists. Among those featured will be husband and wife duo, Thompson Square known for their hit single “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not“. Most recently the two have been nominated for several awards including a CMA for vocal duo of the year, and several American Country Awards of which they walked away with three. Also featured on the show will be newcomer Andy Gibson who recently released his debut single “Wanna Make You Love Me“, and has two Christmas singles, “The Christmas Song” and “Feliz Navidad” which will be performed as part of the show. Viewers will also have a chance to check out new trio, The Farm, Bradley Gaskin and Tracy Lawrence. Christmas In The Black Hills was shot in and around The Black Hills of South Dakota and the iconic city of Deadwood. The Christmas special will air on Monday, December 12th at 8pm, Tuesday, December 13th at 12am, 10am, and 7pm , and Wednesday, December 21st at 8pm (all ET).