Is there a brewing feud between Miranda Lambert and Laura Bell Bundy? Miranda Lambert would certainly have you think so in the upcoming video for her hit track “Only Prettier”. The video releases exclusively on VEVO August 3rd, and on all other media outlets August 5th. In this piece, Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott rival against Kellie Pickler and Laura Bell Bundy as opposing 1950’s high school cliques. I for one can’t wait to watch!
Toby Keith gets Raw! Toby Keith will be a special guest host on the Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment’s show “Monday Night Raw” this fall. The show will air October 25th on the USA Network at 9pm Eastern. This is one of many television appearances for Toby as he promotes the October 5th release of his new album “Bullets in the Gun”.
John Rich talks Gibson guitars, rock and roll, and his new album! In a recent interview with Gibson Guitars, John Rich goes into detail about his new solo album, and where he is at in music today. From citing this as “the most aggressive rock and roll music he’s ever made” to discussing his love of his very special Gibson Hummingbird. I‘ve always been a Gibson guy, going back to watching my Dad play. He had an old Gibson,” Rich said. “As soon as I had enough money to buy a Gibson, I did. I got a vintage Hummingbird and I think I paid like $600 for it and spent another $500 getting it fixed up good enough to play. And on that particular Hummingbird I’ve written over 1,000 songs. That’s my writer guitar – when I sit down to write something serious that’s the guitar I pull out. “I love the tone of the Gibson. It’s got the beef on the bottom but its got that cut too. You know, Martin has a sound that’s more high end, a ringing sound but the Gibson offers more range from low to high. All the music you heard from me and on Big & Rich, acoustically, is always on Gibson guitars. My hands have spent thousands of hours on Gibson guitars because Gibson stands for excellence. Take my new song, the main promotion shot is me looking down the neck of a Gibson guitar and the folks in Nashville put rhinestones all around it for me and carved Muzik Mafia. For more, visit Gibson.comCountry Music Photo Gallery
Gretchen Wilson wants high school dropouts to give school another try. Gretchen Wilson has partnered with the Advertising Counsel and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation as a spokesperson for earning GED diplomas. “People need the right tools to succeed and, at the very minimum, a major tool on the road to success is a high school diploma or GED,” said Wilson. “This campaign will go a long way toward educating people on how to take that first step to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families, and I’m honored to be a part of it.” Gretchen Wilson left school after the eighth grade at age 15 and received her GED almost 20 years later.Country Music Photo Gallery
Blake Shelton practices his pick-ups in All About Tonight Blake Shelton lives in the moment in his latest video for “All About Tonight”. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znyAB7WOvkA]Country Music Photo Gallery
Jerrod Niemann knocks Lady A off the top of country charts! Jerrod Niemann’s breakthrough album “Judge Jerrod and the Hung Jury” has risen to the top of country album sales, knocking Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” down a notch. His current hit single “Lover, Lover” is resting comfortably at position 3, and fans are chomping at the bit for more of that sweet and soulful sound! Congrats Jerrod!
Lady Antebellum announce fall tour plans Lady A Fans rejoice as the trio announces fall tour plans in this week’s Webisode Wednesday! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdoFw_mevNE&feature=player_embedded]Country Music Photo Gallery
Trace Adkins to play small role alongside Matthew McConaughey in The Lincoln Lawyer Country music’s Gentle Giant, Trace Adkins, has signed on to play a small part in the upcoming film “The Lincoln Lawyer”. Also starring in the film is Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, John Leguizamo and William H. Macy. The story revolves around a lawyer who represents a well-to-do client, all the while operating from the back of his Lincoln Town Car. Expect to see this film release sometime in 2011. In other Adkins news, Trace’s new album “Cowboy’s Back In Town”, comes out Aug. 17.
Lady Antebellum schedules first European date next month. Lady Antebellum has announced that they will be playing August 11th at London’s prestigious O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Tickets go on sale this Friday (July 23rd). They will be stateside again Aug 13th, in time for the Illinois State Fair.
Jerry Lee Lewis calls in some star power on his latest release! Veteran musician, Jerry Lee Lewis called on a few friends to help his next album shine. “Mean Old Man’ is set to release September 7th on Verve/Universal Music. The album will feature guests such as Tim McGraw, Merle Haggard, and even Willie Nelson. Stay tuned for more!
