Josh Turner Hosts Benefit Concert

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Josh Turner Reaches Out to Students in Ringgold Georgia. Josh Turner is taking time to help support the students and community in Ringgold, Georgia who are coping with the devastation of an EF-4 tornado, which ripped through the town on April 27 destroying approximately half of the businesses, homes, and community. Turner will be hosting a benefit concert, “After The Storm: Coming Together Benefit Concert With Josh Turner” on Thursday, July 14th at the Davis Cattle Company in Ringgold, GA. All of the proceeds will be contributed to the Ringgold Band and the Ringgold athletic fund. Tickets go on sale today, Friday, June 24th!

Vince Gill Gets Star On Walk of Fame

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Vince Gill Honored with Star On the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Vince Gill is joining his wife, Amy Grant, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Grant received her star in 2006, and in 2012 Vince will be honored with a star of his own. I’m pretty sure their stars won’t be positioned next to one another, but a star is a star! Other 2012 Hollywood Walk of Famers include actors Jennifer Aniston, Richard Burton, Kate Winslet, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lopez and Adam West, music legends Barry White, Hal David, David Foster and the band Heart and cartoonist Matt Groening. Gill once lived in Los Angeles when he was still a youngster and not yet so accomplished. Yet, he never thought the day would come when he would be honored in such a way. “When I lived out there, I was such a young person…So even the thought of one day having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was preposterous. It was silly. It wasn’t even in the realm of my thinking. I walked up and down Hollywood Boulevard and said, ‘There is so-and-so.’ I never thought for one second, ‘I will have one of these one day.” -Vince Gill Vince adds this honor into the Hollywood Walk of Fame to his list of noteworthy inductions which includes the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Travis Tritt & Charlie Daniels Band Together

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Travis Tritt Joins Charlie Daniels Band For A Special Show At Deadwood Mountain Grand! Travis Tritt and the Charlie Daniels Band will be on the Deadwood Mountain Grand stage August 3, 2011. The Deadwood Mountain Grand is aspiring to be the premier year-round entertainment place in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It’s been awhile since we have heard anything from Tritt, but in this case better late than never! Tickets for Travis Tritt/Charlie Daniels Band go on sale Saturday, June 25th. Other acts playing this venue are Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Diamond Rio, Stone Temple Pilots, and Oak Ridge Boys. Here is a classic of Tritt’s, “Best of Intentions”… [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6qLtarUJnQ]

Shania Twain Today Is Your Day

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Shania Twain Releases Her New Video: Today Is Your Day Shania Twain‘s new video “Today Is Your Day” premiered on VEVO today (that’s a lot of days)! The video shows clips from her show “Why Not?” that was aired on OWN. I know a lot of people out there are ready for her country music comeback, is this song going to be the kick start she needs to be on top again? Take a look, see what you think!

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton’s Wedding Video

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Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert release video from their spectacular country wedding and reception? It would seem that my original hunch was indeed correct. Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton’s wedding video was NOT intended for public sharing, and has since been removed from the original youtube account. While SOME country music sites may continue to host and share the video, I will not be making an attempt to do so. Congratulations to the happy couple, and my sincere wishes that your private moments stay private. The wedding of the year between Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton seems like it was quite the fun and intimate affair. We’re really excited and of course honored that the couple has allowed a video compilation to be released that gives fans an inside peek at the simple beauty the day held for Blake & Miranda. Here’s the video that follows the couple from rehearsal to reception: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Wedding Removed

Justin Moore Outlaws Like Me

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Justin Moore’s Outlaws Like Me In Stores! Justin Moore has released his sophomore album, “Outlaws Like Me”. The CD has 12 songs including his latest single “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” and the title track “Outlaws Like Me“. Moore had a hand in writing all but two of the songs and the Arkansas native makes sure to tell us just what he’s all about in his lyrics. “There have been thousands of miles, countless incredible shows, hundreds of Resistol cowboy hats, more than a few pair of Luchaese cowboy boots, and many new and familiar faces along the way. Those faces across the country are the reason I’m able to do this for a second time.” says Justin to his fans in his liner notes I really enjoyed “Til My Last Day“, “Beer Time“, and “Run Out Of Honky Tonks“, along with the others, the album as a whole is worth the purchase! Moore is a talented singer, as well as (in my opinion), hilarious! I definitely recommend picking up both his albums and catching him if he’s playing somewhere near you, actually see him even if you have to travel a bit!

Billy Bob’s Recording Contest

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Live At Billy Bob’s Texas Recording Contest! Today is the last day to get your vote in for the Live At Billy Bob’s Texas Recording Contest! This is a fantastic opportunity for some bands to get their chance to have a live album from the famous honky tonk. Voting is simple, just head over to liveatbillybobstexas.com take a listen to the songs the bands have provided and then vote for your favorite, the only thing they ask of you is a valid email. The top ten bands will be invited to play in the finals at Billy Bob’s on June 20th, then fans will be able to see the videos of the performances on the internet and again be asked to vote for their favorite. Finals voting ends July 14th, the winner will be announced July 15th, and the band that comes out on top will record Live at Billy Bob’s on July 29, 2011! There are 41 bands competing for your votes and all have been nominated by a radio station that thinks they deserve it. Wrangler Retro, Justin Boots Bent Rail, Resistol Hats & Apparel, Willie Nelson’s Picnic, and Cavender’s are all sponsoring the event. Tickets are already available for the big night (July 29th) and all bands are ready to give you one hell of a show! So head on over, listen, and vote! Remember voting ends TONIGHT and all of the bands will appreciate it! Bands participating in the contest are Matt Stell & The Crashers, Left Foot Sally, Cody Johnson Band, Paul Nunn Band, Fred Andrews & Honey Browne, Austin Allsup, Cody Riley Band, Josh Grider Trio, Brian Keane, Midnight River Choir, 2 Steps Back, Scotty Thurman & Perfect Trouble, Run Home Jack, Ryan Beaver, Charlie Montague, Taylor Hodak Band, Jody Booth, Casey Berry, Donnie Evetts, Red Eye Gravy, Jason Nutt & Highway 70, Charla Corn, Hogg Maulies, John David Kent, Brandon Jenkins, John Evans Band, Raizin Kane Band, David Oakleaf, Jr Castillo, Jason Cassidy, Mark Powell and Lariat, Jeremy Steding, James Lann, Jamie Richards, Kevin Seale Band, Shawn Fussel, Luke Wade and No Civilians, Phil Hamilton, Jubal Lee Young, Southern Scarred, and Dean Seltzer.

Country Thunder Twin Lakes

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Country Thunder 2011 Twin Lakes, Wisconsin! Country Thunder USA is a unique country music festival in that they have two locations and two separate event dates. The party in Florence, Arizona has already passed for the year but July 21-24 the fun will be in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin! The lineup is jam packed with Stealing Angels, Sawyer Brown, Lady Antebellum, Jason Jones, Steel Magnolia, The Charlie Daniels Band, Zac Brown Band, Neal McCoy, Lorrie Morgan, Craig Morgan, Darius Rucker, Martina McBride, Eden’s Edge, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sara Evans, Easton Corbin, Josh Turner, and Rascal Flatts. Tickets are on sale now, there are RSVD or general admission still available. TODAY is the last day to purchase general admission 4-day passes at $140, starting tomorrow the price will go up to $160. Children 12 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Single day passes are also available, but do not allow you access to the campgrounds. For more information on tickets and to purchase yours click here. The people in charge have thought of everything! There will be medical services, first aid, an information tent, shower facilities, garbage collection, a general store, ATMs, water services, plenty of parking, plenty of seating, artist merchandise, festival merchandise, food vendors, retail vendors, and happy workers at every corner! Although I think camping is the way to go, there are some hotels close to the site of the festival and this information can be found at wisconsin.countrythunder.com. You have over a month till the big shindig takes place, so if you haven’t yet, get to planning! This is a great opportunity for the whole family to see some great, live, country music!

Vince Gill Releases Guitar Slinger New Album

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Vince Gill Releases New Single and New Album. It has been four years since Vince Gill released new music, and later this summer he will releasing his first single off his upcoming album, Guitar Slinger. The album is due out in the Fall, and features a wide variety of songs and themes from dark and serious to more upbeat and hopeful. “I feel like the emphasis has been on the songs and the songs have gotten better. They really run the gamut of what they are about, how they feel, how they sound. It’s not an all-traditional record, it’s not an all-contemporary record; it’s all over the map, like I kind of have always been. But it doesn’t feel out of step with anything I’ve done previously.” -Vince Gill Fans can look forward to hearing the first single off the album, “Threaten Me With Heaven”, co-written by his wife, Amy Grant, Dillon O’Brian and Will Owsley, when it is released later this summer. Since the writing of the song, tragedy has given a deeper meaning toits lyrics and theme. “Since the song was recorded, my friend Will Owsley took his own life, so the song has a profound impact on me now. It’s a powerful, powerful song. I feel like it’s the crown jewel of the new record.” -Vince Gill Also of note, the album features appearances by Amy Grant as well as their three daughters, Jenny, Sarah and Corrina. So, be sure to keep an ear out for release dates.

Billy Ray Cyrus I’m American TV Special

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Billy Ray Cyrus Presents TV Special Featuring American Military Families. Billy Ray Cyrus is doing his part to honor and salute members of the American military in a TV special title “I’m American” set to air on GAC-TV Tuesday, June 21st at 8:30pm (ET). The special features 60 military families from the 101st Airborne in Ft. Campbell, KY who were invited to the Cyrus Tennessee farm to to enjoy a barbecue, games, and an acoustic concert. Cyrus performs multiple songs including “Keep the Lights On“, “Some Gave All” and the title song “I’m American” from his upcoming June 28th release. The concert was kicked into high-gear by several guest performances including Bucky Covington, Julie Roberts, Buddy Cannon and Melonie Cannon. This is sure to be one of many concerts in the run-up to July 4th in support and celebration of the men and women who serve their country as members of the American military.