Keith Urban Thanks Fans

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A Thankful Keith Urban Sends Message to Fans Pre-Surgery. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Keith Urban took just a couple of minutes to thanks his fans! This personal message from Keith to his multitude of fans comes at an especially important time for the country rock star, as he recently announced that he required throat surgery due to the formation of a polyp on his vocal chords. While this is considered a minor operation with out-patient status, it has meant that Urban has had to do some rescheduling of shows and performances. However, he did maintain his scheduled appearances at the 2011 CMA Awards including a stellar performance of “You Gonna Fly” that really had the crowd going, and a collaboration with Vince Gill and Brad Paisley saluting Glen Campbell. During the “You Gonna Fly” performance (which you can view below), the strain on Urban’s vocal chords is audible, but he still seriously rocked it, showing his dedication to his fans! Take a couple minutes and hear Urban give thanks before he has to take a break to rest up his vocal chords! Watch Keith’s Personal Message to Fans Here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLqr_iwKo0A] In case you missed it…Watch Keith perform at the 2011 CMA Awards [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X08w2MiR4s]

Happy Thanksgiving from Country Music News Blog

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The Turkeys Are Taking Over! Well, the whole crew left town for Thanksgiving, and some surprise visitors popped in to take-over operations for the day! Take a break from the turkey day festivities and have some fun with Gobleen and Turkey Joe! We’ll be back with our regular programming of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” next week with the low down on what’s up with country music! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00puXs4b7VU]

It’s Turkey Time!

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Happy Thanksgiving To All! Here are just a few key points I would like to mention before the big day… Whether you are with family or friends, have a wonderful extended weekend! Eat plenty and laugh even more! Sleep in, stay up late or watch some football, but most importantly…RELAX, you deserve it! For those brave souls who are going to venture out into the Black Friday sales, well all I can say is good luck and be safe! I will be sleeping in, in preparation to see the Razorbacks win over LSU! Last I would like everyone to know that I am very Thankful for my job and all of our readers! Thanks for letting me have the opportunity to do what I love! GOBBLE GOBBLE!

How To Be In Dierks Bentley’s Home Video

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Here Is Your Chance To Be In A Dierks Bentley Video! Ever wanted to be a star in a country music video? Well, here is your chance! Dierks Bentley has created an opportunity to feature your personal photos of you, your family, basically your “home”, in his new video “Home.” All you have to do is go over to www.dierksbentleyhome.com. Once you are there follow the easy steps of picking your location and uploading anywhere from 3-8 of your favorite photos and enjoy! If you are lucky you might be one of the few chosen to be seen by millions on Dierks’ facebook page!

Lee Brice A Woman Like You Video

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Lee Brice Gets Sentimental In “A Woman Like You.” Lee Brice has a new single, “A Woman Like You.” Luckily for all you love birds out there, this one is a soft, sweet tune that’ll pull on your heart strings a bit. To understand what I mean…click play and watch for yourselves! =) Tags: A Woman Like You, Lee Brice, Lee Brice Videos

Justin Moore Welcomes Daughter

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Justin Moore Has A Loving And Growing Family To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving! Congratulations to Justin Moore and wife Kate! They welcomed their second daughter, Kennedy Faye on November 21! Kennedy weighed 7 lbs and measured 18.5 inches long! Moore plans to spend the holidays with family in Arkansas. Ella, his first daugher, will make a perfect big sister! Congratulations again!

Eric Church And Brantley Gilbert Tour

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Eric Church And Brantley Gilbert Plan To Hit The Road Together! It has been confirmed that Eric Church will be headlining his very own arena tour for the first time! Blood, Sweat & Beers will kick off in Fort Smith, Ar on January 19! The tour will include special guest Brantley Gilbert and hit nearly 50 states across the U.S. “We have been building our entire career for this tour. It is truly the culmination a lot of blood, sweat and beer that has brought us to this point in our career. I have always trusted our fans to deliver with their dedication and passion. They have always exceeded my expectations. I have never been more excited to begin a tour than this one. The band and I are committed to emptying the tank every night and delivering the best show we can.” -Church Ticket prices range from $34.75 for reserved seats to $199 for “Put A Drink In YOUR Hand” VIP Package. The package will be limited to no more than 200 fans per show and will include premiere seating, a pre-show with food and drinks, a two song acoustic set by Church and autographed memorabilia, including a limited-edition show poster, tour T-shirt and tour laminate. The VIP experience will be available through all ticket outlets. New artists the Cadillac Black, Blackberry Smoke, Sonia Leigh, Jon Pardi and Drake White will also perform on various dates. Tour Stops Jan. 19 Fort Smith, Ar. Jan. 20 Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jan. 21 Southaven, Miss Jan. 26 Maddison, Wis Jan. 27 Saginaw, Mich. Jan. 28 Terre Haute, Ind. Feb. 2 Savannah, Ga. Feb. 3 Knoxville, Tenn. Feb. 4 Norfolk, Va Feb. 16 Greenville, S.C. Feb. 17 Salisbury, Md. Feb. 18 Greensboro, N.C. Feb. 23 Battle Creek, Mich. Feb. 24 Cleveland Feb. 25 Fort Wayne, Ind. March 1 Portland, Maine March 2 Lowell, Mass. March 3 Indiana, Pa. March 8 Oklahoma City, Ok March 10 Oragne Beach, Ala More tour dates and locations will be announced at a later time!

Toby Keith’s Red Solo Cup On Glee

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Toby Keith’s Ode To The Red Solo Cup Will Be Featured On Glee! There has been a rumor floating around for a couple of weeks now that Toby Keith‘s humorous single, “Red Solo Cup” might make its way onto Fox‘s musical teen dramedy, “Glee“, and these rumors are now confirmed! Keith’s silly salute will make an appearance on the Tuesday, December 6th episode of the show. For those of you who are fans of Glee already, this will no doubt be a Gleek high point. For those of you who are not fans of yet…it might take a little more to get you excited about a cast of teenagers offer their rendition of the song. Maybe Toby Keith will make an appearance! Who knows? Glee airs on the Fox Network on Tuesdays at 7pm CT. If you haven’t yet, check out the music video for “Red Solo Cup” here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZqGJONH68]

Country Music Performs At White House

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Country Artists Featured in PBS Special, Country Music: In Performance at the White House. Some of country’s most popular artists are performing at the White House! In a special event, Country Music: In Performance at the White House, hosted by President Obama and Mrs. Obama, these country artists, inlcuding, Dierks Bentley, Lauren Alaina, Lyle Lovett, Alison Krauss, The Band Perry, Kris Kristofferson, Darius Rucker, James Taylor and Capital Records newcomer Mickey, come together to celebrate the rich history of country music which has evolved with America through the years. These performers pay tribute to country music, and some of its most iconic figures through music of their own as well as classic hits. The event was taped Monday, November 21st and will air on PBS on Wednesday, November 23rd at 8pm ET. You can find a complete list of the songs and performers below. I have to say the two performances which interest me the most are Alison Krauss’ rendition of “When You Say Nothing At All” and Dierks Bentley and Lauren Alaina teaming up to sing “Always On My Mind“. Country Music: In Performance at the White House Preview [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOHhqhLptNQ] Complete Song List Home Performed by Dierks Bentley Cowboy Man Performed by Lye Lovett Pancho & Lefty Performed by Kris Kristofferson & Darius Rucker If I Die Young Performed by The Band Perry When You Say Nothing at All Performed by Allison Krauss Riding on a Railroad Performed by James Taylor I Got Nothin’ Performed by Darius Rucker Always on My Mind Performed by Dierks Bentley & Lauren Alaina Crazy Performed by Mickey Wichita Lineman Performed by James Taylor Coal Miner’s Daughter Performed by Lauren Alaina Funny How Time Slips Away Performed by Lyle Lovett I Will Always Love You Performed by The Band Perry Me And Bobby McGee Full Cast

Vince Gill Hosts Opry Weekend Thanksgiving Special

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Vince Gill Will Host Thanksgiving Radio Special for America’s Opry Weekend. Vince Gill will be this year’s host of America’s Opry Weekend:Thanksgiving Special which will celebrate not only Thanksgiving but the beginning of the holiday season! The radio special is scheduled to air during all of Thanksgiving week between November 23rd and November 27th. Gill will be playing a selection of greatest hits which focus on home, life and giving thanks, and he will also be featuring some of his own music including tracks from the recently released Guitar Slinger and holiday songs from 2011 “Twelve Days of Christmas” tour with wife Amy Grant. America’s Opry Weekend is broadcast weekly on country stations across America and the Armed Forces Radio Network. You can also hear it on SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and opry.com. So, be sure to check local air times, and tune into this special holiday radio show with Vince Gill!