Dierks Bentley: Up On The Ridge

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On June 8th, Dierks Bentley will release his new acoustic album “Up on the Ridge.” This is Dierks 5th studio project and offers bluegrass roots that motivated him to becoming a country musician in the first place. The first single as well as title track, to be released to country radio on April 12th, was the inspiration of time spent on a plot of land in rural Tennessee. I fell in love with this kind of music the first time I walked into the Station Inn with a fake I.D. at 19 years old … these guys, who were my age, were playing their instruments so hard it knocked your head back. After that, I never missed a Tuesday night there in almost eight years,” explains Bentley. “Without the whole bluegrass community taking me in, I would have had no place to start from. It is my foundation. UP ON THE RIDGE TRACK LIST: 1. Up On The Ridge (Written by Angelo Petraglia, Dierks Bentley, Background Vocals by Alison Krauss) 2. Fallin’ For You (Written by Shawn Camp, Paul Kennerly, Background Vocals by Chris Stapleton) 3. Senor (Tales of Yankee Power) (with The Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile) (Written by Bob Dylan) 4. Rovin’ Gambler (with The Punch Brothers) (Written by Jon Randall Stewart, Dierks Bentley) 5. Draw Me A Map (Written by Jon Randall Stewart, Dierks Bentley, Background Vocals by Alison Krauss) 6. Bad Angel (Featuring Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson) (Written by Verlon Thompson, Suzi Ragsdale) 7. Fiddlin’ Around (Written by John Scott Sherrill, Shawn Camp, Jeff Austin, Background Vocals by Vince Gill) 8. You’re Dead to Me (Written by Tim O’Brien, Jon Randall Stewart, Dierks Bentley, Background vocals by Tim O’Brien) 9. Pride (In The Name Of Love) (with The Punch Brothers featuring Del McCoury) (Written by Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Dave Evans, Paul David Hewson) 10. Love Grows Wild (Written by Julie Miller, Buddy Miller) 11. Bottle to The Bottom (featuring Kris Kristofferson) (Written by Kris Kristofferson) 12. Down In The Mine (Written by Jon Randall Stewart, Dierks Bentley, Background vocals by Sonya Isaacs)Country Music Photo Gallery

Amy Grant:Somewhere Down The Road

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After 6 years, Amy Grant releases new album,”Somewhere Down The Road.” Last week, March 30th, Amy Grant released her first album in 6 years. Grant has already reached No.1 on the iTUNES Christian and Gospel Chart. “Better Than A Hallelujah” will be the first single to hit radio. The album contains 12 songs and a duet with her daughter, Sarah Chapman. Look for Grant to appear soon on Nightline, as well as Guideposts.com and Self Magazine.Country Music Photo Gallery

2010 CMT Music Awards

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CMT Music Awards opens up fan voting! CMT turns the fate of the 2010 CMT Music Awards over to the fans as it announces finalists and opens up voting for country music’s only fan-voted awards show. Beginning April 5, CMT.com fans can vote for their favorite videos to determine the final nominees for CMT’s ninth annual awards show. The 2010 CMT Music Awards show premieres live from Nashville on June 9 at 8 p.m. ET. The first round of voting runs from April 5 through May 3, only at CMT.com, where fans will select from the top eight nominees in each of the nine categories. Videos that debuted on CMT between Feb. 24, 2009, and March 1, 2010, are eligible for the 2010 CMT Music Awards, and finalists have been determined by a blue-ribbon panel that includes noted country music journalists, as well as music industry and CMT executives. Country Music Photo Gallery

Free Country Concerts in Las Vegas During the 2010 ACM’s

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Free Concerts on Freemont featured during ACM week. CBS will air the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 18th to a national audience. Free concerts will take place on Freemont Street in Las Vegas during “The Week Vegas Goes Country” two days prior to the ACM’s award show. Featured artists are Top New Artist Category Winners Luke Bryan, Joey + Rory and Gloriana as well as Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert. Downtown Vegas will host the concerts and will have two separate stages for the artists to perform on. Lineup for the two night country concert entertainment are as follows: Friday, April 16, 2010 7:00-7:30pm Emily West 1st Street Stage 7:45-8:25pm The Band Perry 1st Street Stage 8:40-9:30pm Danny Gokey 3rd Street Stage 9:45-10:30pm David Nail (Single Record of the Year Nominee) 1st Street Stage 10:45-Midnight Lady Antebellum (Top ACM Nominee with 7 Nods) 3rd Street Stage Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:00-7:30pm Joey + Rory 1st Street Stage (Top Vocal Duo Nominee & Top New Vocal Duo winner)* 7:45-8:25pm Gloriana (Top New Vocal Group winner)* 1st Street Stage 8:40-9:25pm Randy Rogers Band (Top Vocal Group Nominee) 3rd Street Stage 9:40-10:30 Luke Bryan (Top New Solo Vocalist winner)* 1st Street Stage 10:45-Midnight Miranda Lambert (ACM Nominee with 6 Nods) 3rd Street StageCountry Music Photo Gallery

Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum Pre-Sale Tickets!

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Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum tickets are available for fan club pre-sale starting today! Tim McGraw’s “Southern Voice” Tour presale tickets are available before they are available to the general public at mcgrawfan.com. Pre-sale tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 6th. Lady Antebellum will be a special guest on the entire tour. The Lost Trailers will open shows from February 11th – April 10th while Love And Theft will open from April 11th – August 7th. Here are the newest set of Tim McGraw tour dates that will be up for pre-sale during the next week. DATE CITY VENUE 5/22/10 Portland, OR Rose Garden 6/12/10 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center 6/26/10 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre 7/16/10 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre 7/17/10 Boston, MA Comcast CenterCountry Music Photo Gallery

Shooter Jennings talks about Black Ribbons

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Check what Shooter Jennings has to say about his new album Black Ribbons in this video from TrueCountry.TV! I’m countin’ down the hours till I get to see Shooter Jennings live with Memphis rockers Lucero tomorrow night at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa. To prepare myself for this much rock, I thought I’d share an interview clip where Shooter sits down with TrueCountry.TV and talks about his new album Black Ribbons. This whole album to me is a GREAT example of what DIY music is all about! See you tomorrow night Shooter! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVs8ip7ePv0]Country Music Photo Gallery

Country Thunder 2010 Updates!

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Country Thunder cranks up in less than 3 weeks and you don’t want to miss it! So, dust of your cowboy boots and get ready to kick up your heels at the best party Arizona has to offer! Country Thunder 2010 is almost here! Get the party started with Gary Allan and Miranda Lambert! Ladies get serenaded by superstars Kevin Costner and Keith Urban! And you can’t miss legend Willie Nelson and the always entertaining Kid Rock. All that and so much more – it’s a weekend you can’t miss! Tickets are selling like hot cakes! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the biggest and best country music festival in the South West! Get your ticket for the music, but stay for the party! Book your spot in the new Crown Camping and be close to the stars and all the action at the summer’s hottest event! Country Thunder is giving away a brand new Harley Davidson Motorcycle! Great music, beautiful scenery, and lots of great new friends – what other reason do you need to come to Country Thunder in April? A brand new Harley Davidson, signed by the performers at this year’s festival is another huge reason to come out this year. But don’t forget that warm feeling you will get from helping to raise money for a good cause! Country Thunder has teamed up with the 100 Club of Arizona, and Superstition Harley Davidson in hopes to raise $100,000 for the non-profit group that provides assistance to the men, women and families of public safety. A Harley Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train, will be raffled off to help reach the 100 Club’s goal. For a chance to win, buy your tickets in person at Superstition Harley Davidson or via phone by calling the 100 Club of Arizona at 602-485-0100. Tickets will also be available on-site at Country Thunder in the 100 Club tent. Cost of Raffle Tickets; (1) Ticket is $10, (3) Tickets are $20, (8) Tickets are $50. The winner will be posted on the 100 Club website Monday April the 19th. Drop your worries, and hurry to Florence, Arizona! Let the countdown begin to the hottest party this summer, Country Thunder 2010!Country Music Photo Gallery