New TV Series Troubadour TX

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Troubadour, TX, A New Doc-Style Music TV Series Debuts Soon! Dallas based London Broadcasting and 41 Entertainment have joined forces to bring music fans a brand new reality documentary style music series title “Troubadour, TX“. The series will focus on twelve singers and songwriters as they attempt to build their musical careers in the Lone Star State. The series will feature artists from multiple genres of music including Country, Americana, Blues, and Rock among others, and will provide a behind-the-scenes perspective into the lives and growing careers of the featured artists. Episodes are filmed on location in Texas as the TTX production crews tirelessly follow the featured singers and songwriters on the road and at home. This series promises to provide a fresher perspective and grittier insight into the daily grind of the fledgling musician that you simply will not find on shows like CMT’s Next Superstar or American Idol. Troubadour, TX will air on the CW Network in most markets. So, be sure to check local listings for times and availability. You can also follow the show online by clicking here. The first episode will air Saturday, September 24th, and will run again, Sunday, September 25th. Check out the preview for the new series below. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMINPSz-YRE]

Brad Paisley Releases First Book

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Brad Paisley Releases First Book, Diary of a Player. Having secured a place for himself in the world of country music, Brad Paisley is venturing into another media realm, book publishing. Paisley has agreed to his first major book deal with Howard Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster! His book is titled Diary of a Player and is co-written by David Wild, a contributing editor to Rolling Stone. The narrative is a tribute to the guitar greats from country, blues and rock&roll who have influenced Brad in his life and his music. “It is a love letter to the guitar. The book pays homage to an instrument that Paisley realized was his only real constant no matter how he changed and evolved.” – Howard Books vice president and publisher, Jonathan Merkh This “love letter” emphasizes Paisley’s respect for and relationship with music, especially through his guitar playing. “There are some people who drink, who seek counseling, eat, or watch TV, cry, sleep, and so on. I play.” -Brad Paisley Diary of a Player will release November 1st! Be sure to stay tuned for more details.

David Nail At George’s Majestic Lounge

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David Nail Performs At George’s Majestic Lounge In Fayetteville, Ar. David Nail visited the Natural State this past Friday, September 16, where he headlined at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. The night started out and ended with Robert Ellis as they played before and after Nail on the front stage. The crowd was very enthusiastic and anxious for Nail to take the main stage and they showed their gratitude when he did so. I’m not sure if it was the energy from the crowd or just his normal routine, but the singer and his band played a powerful show with a solid sound. He performed fan favorites including “Red Light” and “Let It Rain”, which is currently sitting in the Top 20. After being pulled back on stage for an encore, he played his hit “Turning Home.” This week Nail will keep his momentum going when he hits Jonesboro, El Paso, Albuquerque, and Amarillo all before Saturday! If you are near any those areas, I suggest you try and catch a show! With a voice like his, I am very interested to see what comes of his in the process, sophomore album! As the anticipation kills me, I guess I’ll have to wait patiently with the rest of the world. Until then, here is the video for his current single, “Let It Rain!” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvxAiLqF7C0&ob=av2n]

Takin’ a Break with HaleighT – Country Music News Ep1

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“Takin’ a Break with HaleighT – Country Music News” Episode 1: 2011 CMA Awards Nominations! The complete list of the 45th Annual CMA Awards Nominations was announced just a week or so ago, and there is some pretty stiff competition in each category!! Check out the very first episode of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” to get the low-down of which country artists made it into which categories! Also, you’ll get to hear who HaleighT has pegged for the winner in each category. Check It Out Now!! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXj4oCjYjNc] So, now you know who HaleighT wants to win…what do YOU think? Do you think she’s right or completely wrong? Let us know and comment below!

Justin Moore Joins NRA Country

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Justin Moore Tells Why He Is Passionate About NRA Country. NRA Country celebrates country music’s love of family, support of U.S. military and appreciation for the great outdoors. Many of the format’s biggest stars have joined the “This Is NRA Country” movement to share their perspective on what makes them NRA Country. Each month a different artist will be featured on this project and this month it is Arkansas native Justin Moore! Moore kicks everything off with his recently recorded song “This Is NRA Country“. The song can now be downloaded at NRACountry.com. “I’m proud to be a member of the NRA and I was honored to write a theme song for NRA Country. I hope this song helps spread the word about how important it is to protect our freedoms and inspires people to live a good wholesome all-American lifestyle that would make our founding fathers proud.” – Moore In addition to the song, Moore filmed a music video for the new theme song which features him and other Americans throughout America! It is being shown for a limited time at facebook.com/nracountry. Be looking to see who else speaks about their love for NRA Country next month!

Taylor Swift On Ellen

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Taylor Swift and Ellen Team Up for Hilarious Sketches on The Ellen Show. On Tuesday, Taylor Swift popped by The Ellen Degeneres Show to hang out with one of her favorite people, Ellen! The episode included behind the scenes footage from Los Angeles performances of Swift’s Speak Now tour. There is also special footage of Ellen’s surprise performance with Swift on stage during the concert! Check Out Taylor and Ellen’s Hilarious Behind-the-Scenes Footage [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch&v=2CicVaABKWg] Watch Ellen’s Contribution to Taylor’s Performance of “Our Song” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqqUJYETO2E]

Opry Live Returns to GAC

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Grand Ole Opry Returns to TV with Opry Live On GAC. The Grand Ole Opry will be making a return to television with a line-up of six star-studded episodes of “Opry Live” on GAC this fall. The first of the six episodes, and 80th birthday commemoration for George Jones, will be airing on October 4th and will include performances by Alan Jackson, Jamey Johnson, The Oak Ridge Boys, Lee Ann Womack and others. Other episodes will include performances by a string of country favorites like Trace Adkins, Lauren Alaina, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Ronnie Dunn, Scotty McCreery, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Travis, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood and more. Airdates and details on the other five shows will be announced at a later date. So, make sure you catch the first episode on October 4th and stay tuned for more details. I mean if you can’t make it to Nashville to see these types of performances live, I guess the next best thing would be watching them in the comfort of your own home.

Alan Jackson A Concert For Hope Performance Video

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Alan Jackson Performs A Concert For Hope to Commemorate 9/11. This past Sunday, Alan Jackson joined many others, including President Barack Obama, in Washington to commemorate the 10th anniversary of September, 11th. He performed “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” at “A Concert for Hope” at the Kennedy Center. Below is the official video for his performance. Take a moment to check it out. Alan Jackson “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)“ [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iiW3VNWmPE]

Trace Adkins Featured on CMT’s Invitation Only

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Trace Adkins Featured on the Next Episode of CMT’s Invitation Only. Trace Adkins will be featured on the next episode of the concert series “Invitation Only” set to air on CMT on Sunday, September 25th. This performance series is a pre-taped show which showcases country’s superstars in an special performance in front of a small live audience. Adkins’ episode will feature performances of “You’re Gonna Miss This”, “Songs About Me” and “Hot Mama“, as well as “Million Dollar View” and “Just Fishin’” off his latest album, Proud to Be Here. This episode will also include a questions and answer session with fans where Adkins’ reveals little known tidbits about himself like his most embarrassing moment and which of his songs he would like to be remembered by. Be sure to tune on September 25th, and for a little taste of the performance, you can check out the video clip below! Check Out Adkin’s Performance of “Just Fishin’” From the “Invitation Only” Concert Series Just Fishin’ – From Invitation Only – Trace Adkins – Trace Adkins Videos

Brantley Gilbert Releases Halfway To Heaven Deluxe Edition

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Brantley Gilbert Offers Fans a Deluxe Edition of Halfway To Heaven. Earlier this year, Brantley Gilbert signed with Valory Music Company, and Tuesday, September 13th marked his first album release date with his new label. Gilbert has released a deluxe edition of his Halfway to Heaven album that is packed with lots of features fans will surely appreciate. All of the 12 original tracks have been remixed and remastered to create the sound Brantley was originally aiming for. Additionally, this deluxe version will also include 3 newly recorded songs, music videos for current hit single “Country Must Ben Country Wide” and “Kick It In The Sticks“, and a behind-the-scenes interview with Gilbert. To promote his new release Brantley will be traveling from Atlanta to Indianapolis on a week long promotional tour with radio interviews and in-store appearances. Also, he will be the opening act for Alan Jackson‘s BOK Center performance in Tulsa, OKC on September 16th. For a complete list of Brantley’s promotional activities see the list below! Brantley Gilbert’s September 13-17 Promotional Tour Atlanta 9/13 – Morning radio visits to WUBL and WKHX – 12:00 PM: In-store with Kicks (WKHX) at the Best Buy (850 Cobb Place Blvd NW Kennesaw, GA) – 6:00 PM: In-store with The Bull (WUBL) at Best Buy in the Mall of Georgia (3205 Woodward Crossing Blvd, Suite A, Buford, GA) Charlotte 9/14 – Morning Satellite Radio Tour – 12:00 PM In-store with The Kat (WKKT) at Best Buy (10600 Centrum Pkwy Pineville, NC) – 6:00 PM In-store with WSOC Charlotte at Best Buy in Monroe (10221 Perimeter Pwky Charlotte, NC) Dallas 9/15 – Morning Satellite Radio Tour – 6:00 PM in-store with KSCS/Dallas…Wal-Mart (North Richland Hills 6401 NE Loop 820 Dallas, TX ) Tulsa 9/16 – 8:00 AM In-studio interview with KVOO/Tulsa – 7:00 PM Brantley opens for Alan Jackson at BOK Center in Tulsa, OK (200 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK) Indianapolis 9/17 – 6:00 PM In-store with Hank FM (WLHK) at Best Buy in Greenwood (562 W Fry Road Greenwood, IN)