Country Star Wishlist

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Just give me a jukebox, and a country song! Country music stars are a special brand of celebrity. Unlike actors or athletes, their art hits us closer to home, and seems to pull more than anything, from their own personality. So it’s easy to understand why there are some country stars who seem more welcoming than others, more authentic, and of course, just more interesting. As I jotted my next country concert down in my calendar (which happens to be Sticks Country Music Festival), I began to wonder what it would be like to meet Rascal Flatts, Gretchen Wilson, or Jamey Johnson? What would I ask? How would I leave a great impression? Why would that meeting be so important to me? Then I started wondering who else I’d want to meet? What is my all-star line-up of country stars and why? Well, I’ll tell you! And by golly, if you know a way I can meet any of these guys, then just email me at shauna@whiskeychick.rocks and I’ll be happier than a hummingbird in a spring flower garden!

Ruth Collins – Exclusive Interview

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Ruth Collins sits down for an unconventional interview with Country Music News Blog Ruth Collins is best known (for now) as half of the charming and sensational duo “Wild Honey” from last year’s Can You Duet competition. In an exclusive 20/140 interview, Ruth talks about going solo, the competition, and whatever else she can fit into 140 characters or less. The 20/140 interview was conducted live on Twitter for all our followers to see and comment on. The format is 20 questions, asked then answered in 140 characters or less each. It’s a great way to get the quick and dirty on our favorite country stars without the media and PR firm middlemen, so enjoy! Press Play! <a href=”http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=dc0762538b” >Twitter 20/140 With Ruth Collins</a>Stay in touch with Ruth Collins on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ruthcollins or me at http://www.twitter.com/DHCountryMusic! You can also find Ruth on MySpace!Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Ashton Shepherd News

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Brad Paisley to Debut “Then” on American Idol March 18th. After closing out the Paisley Party Tour to a sold-out crowd of over 13,000 Brad Paisley is moving on to work on the release of his next album, “American Saturday nights“. Brad is set to perform the first single “Then” from the album this Wednesday night on American Idol as part of “Grand Ole Opry Week”. Blake Shelton Celebrates #1 for “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” Blake Shelton gathered with family and friends to celebrate his fifth chart-topping single “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” from his current album, “Startin’ Fires”. Ashton Shepherd signs with Cherry Heart Entertainment, LLC for artist management and representation. Ashton Shepherd is about the best thing to happen to mainstream country radio since Loretta Lynn, and Cherry Hill wants to make sure everyone knows! “All of us at Cherry Heart are so excited to work with one of the most authentic artists in today’s country music. Ashton’s uniqueness is a rarity and is appreciated by everyone exposed to her and her music. She is a great example of the type of talent our industry was built on, “comments Shelby Kennedy, Senior Vice President / COO.Country Music Photo Gallery

New Rascal Flatts Tunes Available Starting Today!

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Rascal Flatts new single “Here Comes Goodbye” is now available on iTunes, with more tracks on the way from “Unstoppable” Rascal Flatts has opened up the digital release of “Here Comes Goodbye” for all their fans on iTunes and will continue to add tracks throughout the month. Upcoming tracks and release dates include: March 17 – “Forever” March 24 – “Love Who You Love” March 31 – “Things That Matter” April 7 – Unstoppable available everywhere music is sold Be sure to keep an ear on them, and follow me on twitter as I broadcast live from the Rascal Flatts concert on Thursday March 12th in Phoenix, Arizona!Country Music Photo Gallery

Jason Michael Carroll – New Album

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Jason Michael Carroll is all set to release a second album in late April. Jason Michael Carroll will see if he can match his chart-topping debut album and back-to-back top five singles of Alyssa Lies and Livin’ Our Love Song with his second disc, “Growing Up Is Getting Old,” set for release on April 28. The first single is Where I’m From is number 24 on the Billboard/R&R and Country Aircheck airplay charts. More news for Jason Michael Carroll Good luck on the album Jason and we’ll see you at Sticks Country Music Festival! Country Music Photo Gallery

Caitlin & Will Have a First Single At Last!

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Caitlin and Will finally release their first single, and it’s sure to be an instant hit! Caitlin & Will were surprise winners of last year’s Can You Duet competition with stunning chemistry and certainly a unique sound. So where did they go after the big win? Well it seems they spent a little time getting things just right before making their big breakthrough because their first single “Even Now” is absolutely perfect. Gone is the awkwardness, and it would seem they stuck to their individuality. Will is still that teddy bear you just want to hug on, and Caitlin is a powerhouse to be reckoned with. Together they’re just amazing! A big thanks to CMTT for breaking this story open! Country Music Photo Gallery

Trace Adkins Films New Video

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Trace Adkins marries for money, and stirs a few laughs in his new video. Trace Adkins may not have his game on in his new video, but that’s ok, he’s just in it for the money. The song “Marry for Money” talks about the expenses of marrying for, then falling out of love and how the boy’s just going to give up and marry for money instead. Hear what he has to say about the tongue-in-cheek look at being a male gold-digger! And don’t forget to catch Trace Adkins live at the Sticks Country Music Festival this April! Country Music Photo Gallery

Calling all Tim McGraw Fans!

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Tim McGraw fans seem to be up in arms over a lack of news from his camp, so I’m calling all those fans to help us out! Tim McGraw is everywhere these days, with hosting duties at CRS-40, a performance scheduled at the 2009 ACM awards show, and even winning a Mom’s Choice award for his best-selling children’s book “My Little Girl”. But what about new music? After digging into both my files, and my favorite country music news sources, it turns out that nobody has made a peep about any new releases from the McGraw camp in quite some time. Instead I find rumor of him previewing new tracks at CRS-40, along with what appears to be some dissatisfaction with the powers-that-be at Curb Records: Tim McGraw previewed music from his upcoming album during his Wednesday night (March 4) performance at the Country Radio Seminar’s annual Music City Jam, but he indicated he has no idea when Curb Records will release it. Throughout the evening, McGraw and the Warren Brothers, who hosted the show, made several verbal jabs at the label for continuing to release singles from McGraw’s Let It Go album that was released in March 2007. Last year, McGraw apologized to fans for Curb’s decision to release a third greatest hits album instead of the project he finished recording more than a year ago. (read more) So I’m calling out to Tim McGraw fans everywhere (and especially those who were at CRS-40). What were the new songs? How did they sound? Is it worth the wait? Where do you get YOUR Tim fix? I can wait forever for his press team to send me some dirt, but I know some of you dedicated fans are far more “on top of it” than they seem to be :-)Country Music Photo Gallery

Taylor Swift to Host 2010 CRS

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Taylor Swift has been announced as the host and headliner for 2010’s Country Radio Seminar and Music City Jam “I can’t think of a bigger star to host the Music City Jam at CRS-41 than Taylor Swift,” said CRB Executive Director Ed Salamon. “We’re thrilled to have her headline next year’s event and continue the tradition of superstar talent that has performed in years past.” “Taylor is an amazing talent, and we are thrilled to have her at the Music City Jam in 2010,” said Bob Romeo, Executive Director of the Academy of Country Music. “I can’t wait to see what she surprises everyone with. She always has a trick up her performance sleeve.” Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley Releases First Song Off American Saturday Nights

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Brad Paisley releases “Then”, the first single off his new album “American Saturday Nights” which is due out this summer! Brad Paisley received much critical acclaim when he unveiled the first single from his new album during last night’s Country Radio Seminar. Quotes like , “If he needed another career song, this would be it!” and “It’s quite possibly the best song he’s ever done, and that’s saying a lot,” from renowned country radio stations are already pouring in. Paisley is set to release his new album, American Saturday Night, on June 30. The disc marks Paisley’s eighth studio album, including a holiday collection and his most recent release, last year’s mostly-instrumental excursion: the chart-topping Play. The first single from American Saturday Night – “Then,” co-written by Paisley, Chris DuBois, and Ashley Gorley – was unveiled last night during an invitation-only performance for an enthusiastic audience of industry movers & shakers gathered in Nashville for the annual Country Radio Seminar. “Then” will ship to country radio stations this Monday, March 9, with an official airplay impact date of March 23. Fans anxious to latch onto a copy won’t have to wait long, since the digital single for “Then” will be available at online music providers everywhere beginning March 17. BRAD PAISLEY – Paisley Party 2008 Tour Coming to Your City!!Country Music Photo Gallery