Brad Paisley Extends American Saturday Nights Tour

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Brad Paisley adds 19 more dates, and one special Miranda Lambert to his “American Saturday Nights” tour. Brad Paisley is pushing his “American Saturday Nights” tour well into 2010, with revolutionary gunslinger Miranda Lambert opening the show. You’ll also find relative newcomer Justin Moore in an opening  slot. American Saturday Night 2010 tour dates: January 7 San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center January 8 Oklahoma City, OK – Ford Arena January 9 Wichita, KS – InTrust Bank Center January 14 Sioux City, IA –  Tyson Center January 15 Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena January 16 St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center January 21  Lexington, KY –  Rupp Arena January 22 Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena January 23 Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena February 4 Tupelo, MS – Bancorp South Arena February 5 Birmingham, AL – BJCC Arena February 6 Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum February 18 Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center February 19 Fresno, CA – SaveMart Center February 20 Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay February 21 Reno, NV – Reno Events Center March 4 Greenville, SC –  BiLo Center March 5  Knoxville, TN –   Thompson-Boling Arena March 6 Charleston, SC – Charleston Coliseum Country Music Photo Gallery

Label Changes for Major Country Music Stars

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Gretchen Wilson, The Carter Twins, Ty Herndon, Caitlin & Will, and many more artists are relocating to new labels. Here’s the run-down! Gretchen Wilson -Country’s favorite redneck woman is branching off from Columbia Records to start her own label, titled none other than Redneck Records. Expect her first single on the new label, “Work Hard, Play Harder” to hit radio October 26th. The Carter Twins – These fan favorites have recently parted ways with CMT. No details have emerged so far stating where they will end up, but their debut track “Heart Like Memphis” is still seeing plenty of airplay! Ty Herndon – Has moved over to Vine Records and is working on next year’s album, titled “Journey On“. He is also with new management at The Bucket Agency. Caitlin & Will – Can You Duet’s pairing of Caitlin & Will was recently dropped from Columbia Records. Just this morning news that the duo has split came across our desk. No word yet on what their next moves will be.Country Music Photo Gallery

Sugarland – Live From Abbey Road

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Sugarland to appear on a special marking the Beatles 40th anniversary of “Live From Abbey Road” Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have re-recorded the Beatles hit “Come Together” for a special taping of “Live From Abbey Road“. This celebrates and commemorates the 40th anniversary of the historic date when the Beatles recorded their own Live From Abbey Road album, and will air later this year on British television.Country Music Photo Gallery

Veronica Ballestrini – What I’m All About

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Veronica Ballestrini is poised on the edge of a whole new kind of DIY fame with her debut album “What I’m All About”. Veronica Ballestrini may be a small town girl, but she’s got big dreams and an even bigger drive to get her there. From an early age Veronica knew she wanted to sing and be heard so she set about doing just that. With a long run of youtube videos that spread across the internet like so much infectious candy, Veronica sang everyone’s music from Brittney to Taylor Swift and back again. She shared her voice, commentary, and bubbling personality across social networks all the while working up to this point when the songs became her own. Enter “What I’m All About“, her debut album.  The album is as much an example of current country-pop combos the same way that her rise to fame is to modern music marketing. A sweet and earnest voice paired with catchy melodies and lyrics that most girls her age completely relate to. And with a few years of performing for at least a web audience already under her belt, Veronica’s leap to the big stage will be a quick one I’m sure, unlike other current artists who struggled to get past those nerves. Top track selections from the album are tough to pick out. While I normally am not much for pop-country, she does a great job of trying to change my mind. The track “Destiny” is moving, pulling you into the self-motivation that drove her the last few years to this point in her life and could easily become the anthem for so many girls I know. On the other end of the spectrum, the title track “What I’m All About” is a great leading single that (as seen in the video below) is addictively fun and bright. Overall, it’s a great album, and something the girls here at The DH Ranch love and have already begun memorizing, and they’re my toughest critics! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_gM3gQc1v4] Attack of the Kimmie is a variety show featuring the kids of DHRanch. The clips used for Attack! are filmed entirely by kids.Today Kimmie and Court discover rising star Veronica Ballestrini… and a lap harp? Country Music Photo Gallery

Cooper Boone Featured in Country Weekly!

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Congratulations to Cooper Boone for being featured in this week’s Country Weekly magazine! Cooper Boone is an artist who has been working every self-promotion angle possible over the last few years and now his DIY-indie style is starting to pay off with some mainstream country press attention! Country Weekly is featuring Cooper this week complete with a free music download. Check it out at www.countryweekly.com! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNzE6z5EzPU] Country Music Photo Gallery

Win Toby Keith’s American Ride!

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Country Music News Blog wants to give YOU a copy of Toby Keith’s new album “American Ride” Toby Keith‘s new album”American Ride” has landed on our desk and so far the reviews are sounding damned good! Now it’s time to share the wealth with our readers and give a few copies away. Sign up today for our country music newsletter and automatically be entered to win in this drawing as well as all future drawings!Country Music Photo Gallery

Joe Nichols premiers ‘An Old Friend Of Mine’ Video

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Joe Nichols released his new video for “An Old Friend Of Mine” Exclusively to AOL’s The Boot “Rarely does a song come along that accurately describes the pain and the power of addiction. In a lot of ways, saying goodbye to an addiction is like saying goodbye to an old friend; someone who has been there for you in good times and in bad times. I’m thankful I have something worth living for and fighting for, and I’m thankful for this song.” You can read more of Joe’s interview at The Boot.

Reba McEntire to duet with Andrea Bocelli for Christmas Album

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Reba McEntire has recorded the Elvis Presley classic, “Blue Christmas” with opera singer Andrea Bocelli. The duet will be featured on Andrea Bocelli’s upcoming CD, “My Christmas.” Also included on the album are Natalie Cole, Mary J Blige, and The Muppets. REBA will also appear on an upcoming PBS-TV special to coincide with the album, which airs in November. “My Christmas” hits stores November 3rd.Country Music Photo Gallery

CMT Announces Brooks & Dunn ‘Invitation Only’ Premiere

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Brooks & Dunn are scheduled to appear on the newest episode of CMT’s “Invitation Only” on Friday, October 30th at 10p (ET). The show was filmed just a couple short days after the duo announced their split. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn will perform some of their biggest hits and answer questions from the audience in the one-hour special. For more info, visit www.CMT.com.

Wynonna Judd’s Homeschool Teacher Arrested for Child Pornography

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Scott Myers, hired then quickly fired by Wynonna Judd, is arrested for child pornography. The former teaching assistant facing federal child pornography charges was home-schooling the children of a country music superstar. Scott Myers had been hired to home-school the children of Wynonna Judd. He was fired immediately after she learned about the charges. He’d worked as a teacher’s assistant and even a kids’ camp counselor. The whole time, he flew below the radar of more than one TBI background check. More on News Channel 5 Country Music Photo Gallery