HaleighT, On The Road Again

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HaleighT And MissMolly Visit Memphis And Nashville Tennessee! Last weekend I embarked on a miniature road trip with my friend and co-worker, MissMolly! We crossed two state lines heading to Tennessee from Oklahoma to make our mark in Memphis and Nashville. At one point we were asked the question, “Are you here for business or pleasure?” We just looked at each other, because it’s hard to answer that when our business is pleasure! I had a blast and I’m super excited to tell y’all all about it! We left CMNB headquarters bright and early last Thursday morning (July 7) to head for the Volunteer State. This came to be quite difficult for me because the night before I was hard at work interviewing and listening to No Justice. =) As we rolled down I40 we discussed our itinerary, the always organized Molly had us one printed up and everything! I started to get pretty anxious in anticipation because it was my first time to both legendary cities. The rest of the drive was spent taking in the view and listening to some country music! As soon as we crossed the Hernando De Soto Bridge I knew it was sure to be a great weekend. We checked into The Weston, which was right off of the famous Beale Street, then began work right away. We walked to Beale and got some footage and familiarized ourselves with the area. Molly is from Memphis, so I was very lucky to have her as my tour guide. I can honestly say I was out of my element; everything and everyone I saw intrigued me (in a good way). We had just enough time for a quick supper with Molly’s family and then it was back to work. We passed out our CMNB “Country Music Fan” fans to the crowds waiting for The JaneDear Girls and Steve Holly. The local radio station, KIX 106, had the artists featured in their free concert KIX On Beale for the evening. We were very successful in keeping the people cool and getting our name out there all at the same time. During the concert I saw several people putting their fans to use and enjoying the music! Once it was over, we took to the bars to partake in some local fun (all work related). It was great! The next morning we were “On The Road Again“! Lunch was had at Loretta Lynn’s Kitchen in Hurricane Mills, Tn. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect! I definitely recommend stopping by if you ever find yourself in Hurricane Mills. Nashville…what can I say about Nashville…it is AMAZING! I only wish we could have been there longer. We stayed at The Renaissance, where we met some very friendly people. The itinerary said to explore, and that’s exactly what we did! We toured the famous Ryman Auditorium and sadly not the Country Music Hall Of Fame, too many places, not enough time. The nightlife was so exciting; actually being Continue reading HaleighT, On The Road Again→

Josh Kelley In US Weekly

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Sneak Peak of Josh Kelley Interview in Latest US Weekly Issue. Well, country fans, you may not know who Josh Kelley is just yet because he is a little new to the country scene. If you are familiar with Josh, it is probably for his recently released album, out March 22nd of this year, Georgia Clay. You might also be familiar with his catchy single off this album of the same name. While Georgia Clay marks Josh’s country debut, he is certainly not new to music in general. Kelley has a whole host of albums preceding his country debut from a wide range of genres including For The Ride Home (rock), Special Company (pop), and To Remember (alternative). This progression suggests Josh has been playing the role of Goldie Locks in trying to find the right genre, and maybe country will fit him just right. I guess whether or not this switch will prove successful for him is up to country fans, and ya’ll are not easily won over (thank goodness). To help you get to know this newcomer a little better, you can check Kelley out in the latest issue of US Weekly which hits stands Friday, July 15th. Below you will find a sneak peak of the feature, a list of 25 things you don’t know about him (They probably should have included that he’s a country artist in that list.) It’s an interesting list, but #20 seems a bit obvious. #4-5 are the most interesting in my opinion, and #6, #9 and #21 show off his down home roots. What do you think of Josh Kelley and his switch to country music? Josh Kelley: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me The country rocker, 31, opens up to Us 1. I like to gamble while playing Uno with my band. 2. I would love to have a Ping-Pong table on tour. 3. I love to fly-fish and tie my own flies. 4. At 15, I was in a band called Inside Blue with my brother Charles from Lady Antebellum. 5. I was in a high school jazz band with Dave Haywood, who’s also in Lady Antebellum. 6. I make the best fried green tomatoes ever! 7. I am one of seven kids, ranging from 39 to 16. 8. I got to work as a ball boy on the driving range of the Masters Golf Tournament when I was 17. 9. My favorite meal is meat loaf with creamed corn, buttered noodles and pecan pie. 10. My favorite cocktail is whiskey and Oogavé ginger ale. 11. I can’t leave the house unless every drawer is shut. 12. When I was a kid, I wanted to be president. 13. My wife [Katherine Heigl] and I adopted our daughter [Naleigh, 2] from South Korea. 14. I’m convinced Naleigh’s 60, pretending to be a toddler; she’s so wise! 15. I got held back in first grade. 16. I was the first person to get a record deal by spamming people on Continue reading Josh Kelley In US Weekly→

Chris Young’s Neon Review

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Chris Young‘s newest album, Neon, is on sale now! There have already been tons of positive reviews and here are a few… American Songwriter said, “…it’s apparent that Young…is acutely aware that now is the perfect time to up the musical ante, and it appears he’s done just that. This time out, Young co-wrote seven of the albums ten tracks with some of the best tunesmiths Nashville currently has to offer, making this his best and most ambitious album yet.” Associated Press said, “…An expressive baritone voice; a tall, handsome, stature; and a friendly, approachable personality. What makes “Neon” his best album yet are the songs about relationships, from the sweet come-on of “Lost” to the stage of “Old Love Feels New”. Throughout, Young comes across as a guy whose heart is as strong as his libido. The album’s initial hit “Tomorrow” may end up as one his career-defining cuts.” I, HaleighT, am here to say buy it! It’s a great album with some really heartfelt, relationship songs. “You“, “Don’t Leave Her (If You Can’t Let Her Go)”, and “Tomorrow” are my top 3 (for now). If you feel like downloading it immediately after you read this then you get a surprise! The iTunes deluxe version has two bonus tracks and a photo gallery just for you!

Gloriana Wanna Take You Home Video

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Gloriana’s Wanna Take You Home Video Released. Gloriana‘s latest video for single “Wanna Take You Home” is quite honestly a boot-stompin’ good time! The video features a back yard party complete with lots of tiny blue-jean shorts (ladies), cowboy hats (guys), boots and line-dancing (everybody). “Wanna Take You Home” has an awesome beat to it that really makes you want to move. It’s a fun song, perfect for your own party playlist or just turned up loud while driving with the windows down. In all seriousness, if this song/video doesn’t make you want to get up and shake it, you might want to work on that. Check out the video here. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUcwhd7EwEk] Gloriana is comprised of Tom Gossin, his brother Mike Gossin, and Rachel Reinert. You may have read already that Cheyenne Kimball has officially left the group, but she is still featured in this video. Gloriana plans to keep on making great music even in the absence of Kimball.

Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town Added to CMA Special

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Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town Will Perform on TV Special of the CMA Music Festival Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town have been added to the performance line-up of the 2011 CMA Music Festival TV Special, better known as “Country’s Night to Rock!“. They are joining an already impressive line-up which includes Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown! The show will air on ABC on August 7th at 8pm (ET). The special includes footage filmed during this year’s CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN during June 9th and June 12th in addition to the performances listed above. It’s sure to be a rockin’ country event, so don’t miss it!

Luke Bryan Offers Free Concert

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Luke Bryan to Perform at the Grand Ole Opry in a Free Concert! What’s better than a summer concert? Well, that would be a FREE summer concert, and Luke Bryan, in conjunction with the fourth-annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush concert series, is being generous enough to offer one up! Luke will be performing at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on Wednesday, July 20th! The doors will open at 7pm for a one hour show, and tickets are completely free! For more information and to request tickets click here. Be sure to enter the promo code ”1iota1” to receive free priority tickets with guaranteed admission. This is a awesome chance to get to not only see Luke Bryan live, but also to attend a performance in the Grand Ole Opry House! So, be sure to check this out! But, if you can’t make it to Nashville, a segment of the performance will air exclusively on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on August 11 as part of his Tailgates & Tanlines album launch week. The album will be in stores on Tuesday, August 9.

Blake Shelton Red River Blue Review

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My Thoughts On Blake Shelton’s New Album Red River Blue! The wait is over, Red River Blue is here! I have my copy and I couldn’t be happier! First off, congratulations to Mr. Blake Shelton for another album, his success as a judge on NBC’s The Voice, and most of all, being a newlywed! The highly anticipated album hit stores yesterday, July 12th, where it flew off shelves! There were 20 songwriters total that worked on making 11 successful tracks. Well, they accomplished their goal! Not one song made me want to hit skip on my CD player. Here are my thoughts on the creation that is Red River Blue… The first track, “Honey Bee“, was written by Ben Hayslip and Rhett Akins. This was the first single and it set the tone for things to come. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song! I really could care less what others might say, it was written perfectly. Little Loretta and Conway Twitty…yep, that’s what I call country music gold! Number 2 was “Ready To Roll“, written by Chris Stapleton, Jim Beavers, and Jonathan Singleton. This one was upbeat with some creative play on words! It’s all about hanging out at home, having a couple drinks, and listening to some “laid-back country tunes on the radio”, sounds like a good night to me! The first ballad is the third track, “God Gave Me You“, written by Dave Barnes. It is a sweet song about a man and his abundance of gratitude for the blessing in his life, his love. He repeatedly (in a good way) brings up how he couldn’t and wouldn’t be the man he is without her. Next was “Get Some“, written by Craig Wiseman, Chris Tompkins, and Zac Maloy. I don’t know about the rest of y’all, but I love a sing along! In a way, the flow of this song is reminiscent of Shelton’s previous hit “Some Beach”. I really enjoyed the piano, fiddle, and guitar strong points throughout! Number 5, “Drink On It“, written by Jon Randall, Jessi Alexander, and Rodney Clawson is possibly my favorite of the entire album. I love how, in my opinion, Shelton’s voice is showcased in the first few lines. “Hey girl, Hey where you goin’, Come back and sit back down. You look to good to be headin’ home so early now, You say you gotta work tomorrow gotta lot on your mind”. It was like cold butter on a hot baked potato, melted my heart! I also had a little chuckle to the lines, “We can talk rocket science, Jesus or politics. How your boyfriend cheated on you, man he sounds like such a prick.” It’s a great song, that’s very easy to listen to! The next song, “Good Ole Boys“, was written by Dallas Davidson. This one asks the question, “Where did all the good ole boys go?” Well, I’d like to know that same thing! On another note, I couldn’t help but think Jamey Johnson every time I heard Continue reading Blake Shelton Red River Blue Review→

Craig Campbell Fish Video

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Craig Campbell Shows Us His Fishing Talents In His Latest Video! Craig Campbell‘s video for his latest single “Fish” is ready for you to watch! Campbell is joined by Mariko Izumi, host of “Hookin’ Up With Mariko Izumi” and star of the World Fishing Network. The young angler plays the country stars love interest in this cutesy video. While she has the little swimmers biting like crazy, he can’t get as much as a nibble. Watch it, sing along, and have a laugh at Craig Campbell’s lack of patience on the dock! Tags: Fish, Craig Campbell, Craig Campbell Videos

Miranda Lambert’s New Album

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Miranda Lambert Announces New Album Release Date. During her GMA appearance on Friday, July 8th, Miranda Lambert announced the release date for her upcoming album titled Four the Record. Fans can expect to see the album out Tuesday, November 1st. Lambert has indicated this album is both similar and different from her previous three albums, giving fans a lot to look forward to! “This album pushes the limits for me in many ways and I collaborate with friends and heroes. It builds on my previous albums with a whole new flair.” -Miranda Lambert There is a good chance that the newlywed will be including a duet with her husband, Blake Shelton, on the album which will clearly be fun for them, and a special treat for fans! Additionally, Miranda’s side project with Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley, Pistol Annies, is set to release an album on August 23rd! So, mark your calendars because there is a lot of new music on the horizon.

CMA Awards Hosts Announced

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The Hosts for the 2011 CMA Awards Will Be… Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have been officially announced as the hosts for the 2011 CMA Awards. This will mark the 4th year the pair have hosted the show together. It’s a bit odd that the show’s producers would use the same two hosts for four years, but I suppose they have faith Paisley and Underwood will not disappoint. Also, this means they definitely have experience under their belt which should just add to the odds that this will be a spectacular show and evening for country music fans and stars alike. The 2011 CMA Awards are scheduled for Wednesday, November 9th. The show will air live out of the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and will be broadcast on ABC that evening at 7pm. Be sure to stay tuned for more details!