David Nail’s Path to Success: Turning Home

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David Nail finds success as his latest single “Turning Home” rises to the top of the radio airplay rotation. Newcomer David Nail‘s third and latest single “Turning Home”, written by Kenny Chesney and Scooter Carusoe and from his debut album I’m About To Come Alive, was released last week. It garnered 35 first-week stations’ support, which made it the #1 most-added single on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck and Billboard charts. “Home” continues in growth this week with 23 more adds. Click here to hear it: www.davidnail.com, and here to purchase it: http://awe.sm/50VWX.Country Music Photo Gallery

Country Throwdown Tour Featuring Montgomery Gentry

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Montgomery Gentry has been announced as the headlining act for the 2010 Country Throwdown Tour along with openers Ashley Ray, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town, Eric Church and The Eli Young Band. The 2010 Country Throwdown lineup has been announced! The same team that brought rock & roll fans the Vans Warped Tour has turned their sights on the country music crowd and created their fist ever Country Throwdown Tour. The outdoor amphitheater trek will feature a diverse lineup that brings together iconic and emerging artists in the country music scene, as well as a full concourse of lifestyle attractions and vendors (to be announced soon)–all with an affordable ticket price–plus pre-show tailgaiting parties. A title sponsor will soon be announced.Headliners Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town and Jack Ingram are among the 10 initial acts to be announced for this nationwide country music tour running from May 13 through June 20. Other artists confirmed for the first annual multi-stage country tour include Eric Church, the Eli Young Band, Jonathan Singleton & The Grove, Lost Trailers, Ryan Bingham and Emily West, with more artists to be announced.In addition to the 12 main artists performing on three stages (one main stage and two side stages), the Bluebird Café Tent will feature nine extraordinary singer-songwriters. Fans will get to see these artists perform intimate “In the Round”-type sets in the Bluebird Café Tent throughout the day, as well as see them play nightly on a specially designed stage during the main stage set changes. Tour founder and co-producer Kevin Lyman says, “Very much like other projects we have been involved with, this project is about bringing together a great group of artists and attractions at a fair ticket price for music fans.” “We feel Country music will welcome this type of touring festival,” explains Sarah Baer, co-producer for the tour and Head of Marketing for 4FINI, Inc. “Fans of any music genre are looking for a place where they can experience a full day of quality music from new faces, along side well known acts, and at a value price. The music we’ve had the pleasure of booking on this tour is going to surprise and excite a lot of people come May. It’s a group of truly talented musicians and singer-songwriters that have never toured in this capacity. I’m expecting great things.”Brian O’Connell, President of Country Music Touring for Live Nation, says, “I’m looking forward to bringing the Country Throwdown Tour to Country Music fans across the U.S. next summer. Kevin and I have known each other for a long time, and he and his team have obviously been very successful with their other projects, most notably the Vans Warped Tour, and I am proud that he and his team and Live Nation are in business with this exciting project. The opportunity that we have to collectively bring an unprecedented number of artists on tour at once, and to expose their music to fans at an affordable price is what Continue reading Country Throwdown Tour Featuring Montgomery Gentry→

Toby Keith Concert Tour – American Ride Tour Dates

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Toby Keith announces the 2010 American Ride Tour presented by Ford F1 Series! Toby Keith has finally announced his summer concert schedule! While dates have not been etched in stone, we’ve got the cities Toby will be stopping at this summer. The American Ride Tour presented by Ford F-Series will make friends in the following towns: 2010 Toby Keith Concert Stops: Albuquerque, NMAtlanta, GABoise, IDBoston, MACharleston, SCCharlotte, NCChicago, ILCincinnati, OHCleveland, OHDarien Lake, NYDenver, CODetroit, MIFresno, CAHartford, CTHolmdel, NJIndianapolis, INKansas City, MOLas Cruses, NMMountain View, CANew York, NYOmaha, NEPhiladelphia, PAPhoenix, AZPikeville, KYPittsburgh, PAPortland, ORRaleigh, NCSacramento, CASalt Lake City, UTSan Bernardino, CASan Diego, CAScranton, PASeattle, WASt. Louis, MOSt. Paul, MNTampa, FLVancouver, BCVirginia Beach, VAWashington DCWest Palm Beach, FLCountry Music Photo Gallery

One week until the world goes Haywire!

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Josh Turner’s brand new album, Haywire, hits store shelves one week from today! Josh Turner is ready to release a deluxe version of his new album, Haywire, on February 9th. The deluxe version will include the 11 songs that appear on the standard version (also in stores on February 9) as well as two previously unreleased songs and live audio tracks of his hits “Your Man” and “Long Black Train.” There will also be digital elements that include the music video for the debut single “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and behind the scenes footage of Turner in the recording studio discussing every song on the album. Here’s a taste! In addition, Turner will be featured on the Great American Country network’s one-hour Origins series (airdates/times below). During the special, Turner shares personal stories about his musical journey from Hannah, SC to Nashville and how he and his wife Jennifer have adjusted to touring with their two sons, Hampton (age 3) and Colby (7 months). The show also features an intimate performance taped at the famed Loveless Barn. Turner’s “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” the first single from HAYWIRE, broke into the Top Ten this week. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart. GAC’s Origins airdates/times: * February 09, 2010 10:00 PM ET * February 10, 2010 2:00 AM ET * February 10, 2010 10:00 AM ET * February 10, 2010 5:00 PM ET * February 14, 2010 11:00 AM ET * February 14, 2010 8:00 PM ET * February 14/15, 2010 Midnight ET Country Music Photo Gallery

Kiss Country Chili Cookoff 2010

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Hot music, hot chili, and cold cold beer at the Kiss Country Chili Cookoff! Last weekend was the Kiss Country Chili Cookoff in Ft Lauderdale, FL. The festival featured some of the region’s hottest, and I DO mean HOTTEST chili makers as well as Nashvillle’s finest entertainment. Roving reporter Lisa Pirro covered the event and caught up with rising country music sensation, Gloriana for a quick interview: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGhxTzC6iZU] More from the 2010 Kiss Country Chili Cookoff: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGmnkrAqbuM]Country Music Photo Gallery

Carrie Underwood to sing National Anthem at 2010 Superbowl

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Carrie Underwood to open the 2010 Superbowl! Oklahoma sweetheart Carrie Underwood will kick off the 2010 Superbowl with her performance of the National Anthem. Now do you think she’s a Colts fan or is her voice ringin’ out for the Saints? The halftime show this year features rock & roll legends, The Who. Catch the game Sunday February 7th!Country Music Photo Gallery

Laura Bell Bundy Saddles Up!

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Laura Bell Bundy saddles up for the ride of a lifetime as her video skyrockets to the top of CMT.com’s play requests. Since its premiere, the music video for Laura Bell Bundy‘s debut single, “Giddy On Up” has become the most-streamed video at CMT.com. In this video interview, the Kentucky native talks about working with director Shane Drake in planning the production. Drake won video of the year honors at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards for his work on Panic at the Disco’s “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” and has directed music videos for Paramore, Plain White T’s, Flo Rida, Timbaland and Gym Class Heroes. The Making of “Giddy On Up” Laura Bell Bundy | Laura Bell Bundy Photos | Giddy On Up Watch Laura Bell Bundy’s Debut Video Now! Laura Bell Bundy   More CMT Music   More CMT Music Videos Country Music Photo Gallery

LeAnn Rimes does double duty: Two albums in the works!

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LeAnn Rimes is back in the studio working on two separate albums! After a long wait and a lot of drama, die-hard fans will be happy to hear that LeAnn Rimes is back in the studio and diligently working on not one but TWO new albums! The first is the expected album of brand new material, while the second is expected to be a collection of cover tunes originally sang by male vocalists. The album of covers will be produced by country sensation Vince Gill, and is expected in stores in June.Country Music Photo Gallery

George Strait & Reba postpone two shows due to weather

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George Strait and Reba McEntire have postponed shows in Virginia and Tennessee due to freezing conditions. George Strait, Reba McEntire, and Lee Ann Womack are taking the weekend off after forecasters announced oncoming snow storms and freezing conditions that would strongly affect both the attendance and safety of fans in both Knoxville, TN and Charlottesville, VA. The Knoxville show has been rescheduled for April 2nd at the Thompson Boling Arena. The Charlottesville concert will now take place April 3rd at the John Paul Jones Arena.Country Music Photo Gallery

Josh Gracin Live Packs a Punch!

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Josh Gracin shows fans that no matter the size of the crowd they’re sure to get a hell of a show! Josh Gracin played here at the Cherokee Casino in Siloam Springs saturday night, and I had the pleasure of being in that smaller crowd. Since we haven’t heard much new out of the Gracin camp in a while I wasn’t sure what to expect. Being my first “casino show” I’ll be honest… I really wasn’t expecting much at all. I walk in the casino and head to the bar… not nearly as crowded as I had expected, but definitely more than your average Saturday night. Paul Bogart’s band was just going on break so I settled in thinking “Here’s another cover band with a 2 hour set… what a way to set the mood”.  But when they came back on my mood was set straight right away! The band was fired up and playin hot! Besides a couple covers (we’re talkin good covers… not mustang sally!) their set was mostly original music played with passion and a good spirit of fun as well. By the time Josh Gracin came on stage, the bar had filled to overflowing, the drinks were pouring heavy, and I was ready. Now I can go on and on about the details, but let me just tell you this was NOT what I expected for a “casino show”. The band was lively, the crowd was DEFINITELY into it, and Josh was just making full use of every inch of that stage without missing a note or beat in his songs. Another surprise was his performance of some new material! Rumor has it Josh is working on a new album but details are still pending. I for one, can’t wait! For pictures from the show, you can find us on twitter/twitpic under DHCountryMusic! Thanks to Josh Gracin for a hell of a show, and on another note, kudos to his band for staying after and havin a few rounds with the fans!Country Music Photo Gallery