Stubbornness Pays Off for Jason Aldean

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To Jason Aldean, Relentless, which is the title of his latest album, could also describe his pursuit of country music stardom. Jason tells Dial-Global he can be quite stubborn, but he believes you have to be in order to succeed in such a competitive business. “I think that if you’re one of those people that takes no for an answer and just says, ‘Okay, well, I guess I just ain’t cut out for it,’ you’re probably not,” he says. “I mean, it was very frustrating, don’t get me wrong, but at the same time, I wasn’t willing to take no for an answer either. I just felt like if somebody would give me a shot at it then we had something to offer that was gonna hopefully work.” Jason says you never know if you can succeed until you get the chance to try. “If I got the chance and failed, then I could live with that,” he says. “But not ever knowing, that was the part that was really kind of nerve-racking for me.” Jason’s stubborn nature seems to still be working out well for him. His current single, “Johnny Cash,” is in the Top 10 and continues to climb. ~Courtesy of GAC Country Music Photo Gallery

Dwight, Derailers salute Buck Owens

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July 25, 2007 – Dwight Sings Buck, featuring Dwight’s versions of Buck classics like “Act Naturally,” “My Heart Skips a Beat” and “Think of Me,” is set to hit stores on Oct. 23. “After his death, it was the clearest way I could express my love for him and acknowledge the depth of our friendship,” Dwight says. The first single from the 15-track Dwight Sings Buck will be “Close Up the Honky Tonks,” a Red Simpson-penned tune Buck recorded in 1964. A portion of the proceeds from album sales will go to the Buck Owens American Music Foundation. Meanwhile, The Derailers’ Under the Influence of Buck will be released July 31. The Austin-based honky-tonkers performed at Buck’s 70th birthday party in 1999. The 13 tracks on Under the Influence include “Love’s Gonna Live Here,” “Together Again” and “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail.”Buck passed away in March 2006 at age 76. Legislation is now pending that would rename the post office in Oildale, Calif., after the late country legend. ~Courtesy of Country Weekly MagazineCountry Music Photo Gallery

Ten song topics every country artist MUST sing about

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We all know the cliche’s about country music, but let’s poke a little fun at em anyway! 🙂 Let’s start by professin’ our love for animals and sing about our pups. The Pirates of the Mississippi crooned on about feedin’ their boy Jake if they died, while Blake Shelton tricked an old red bloodhound to get addicted to the dirty in order to get em outta jail. Where would a country star be without their guitar? Ol’ Bocephus was definitely a guitar man, and now the kids are doin’ it to… Miranda Lambert sings about her new strings on her first album, Kerosene. Ah… but the love of a good woman.. Why Alan Jackson goes on and on about a woman’s love, while Brad Paisley tells us “she’s everything”. And then, for every woman in love, there’s got to be a woman scorned! Dwight’s got himself an intentional heartache, and who can forget the Dixie Chick’s revenge on Earl? Now to get yourself away from that feminine rage, you’ve got to have yourself a good truck. In Hillbilly Deluxe, Brooks and Dunn go on about their pickup truck, and there’s somethin women like about a pickup man according to Joe Diffie In times of panic (like when runnin away from said scorned female) it’s a good time to go back to your roots… the place you once called home. Rodney Atkins brags “these are my people”and Bucky Covington reminisces about a different world. Eventually you remember why you left in the first place and start dreamin of leavin that place for bigger and better things. The rise to stardom comes complete with a soundtrack. The Wreckers take pride in being one more girl on the stage (even though I counted two) and Toby Kieth’s got a whole album now of turnin into white trash with money. And speakin of white trash… how about that dirty girl, Terri Clark? Or our favorite redneck woman, Gretchen Wilson? Gotta love it when you’re proud of who ya are! After a long hard day’s work, everyone deserves a little party with their friends. Rascall Flatts kicks back with me and my gang, while Sugarland’s down in mississippi and up to no good. And I’ll leave this one up to you… the fans… what country song stereotype do you think needs to be listed? Country Music Photo Gallery

Darryl Worley’s Ready to Run

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Darryl Worley has announced plans for his sixth annual hometown charity event. July 19, 2007 – Charlie Daniels, Trick Pony and Jason Michael Carroll will join the singer at this year’s Tennessee River Run, set for Sept. 14 and 15 at at Pickwick Landing State Park Resort near Darryl’s hometown of Savannah, Tenn. In addition to performances from Darryl and his guests, fans can look forward to golf, fishing and poker tournaments as well as other attractions. Proceeds will go to the Darryl Worley Foundation, which aids charities in West Tennessee, Northeastern Mississippi and Northwestern Alabama. To buy tickets or get more information, call (866) 484-3877 or go to darrylworley.com ~Courtesy of Country Music WeeklyCountry Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley Seeks Online Talent

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Brad Paisley is giving you the chance to become a video director. July 19, 2007 – The singer has invited fans to shoot a homemade video for his new single, “Online,” and submit it via YouTube. Brad will pick a favorite and fly the winner to a concert on his current tour, where the clip will be shown to the audience. The deadline for entries is July 25, and the winner will be announced July 31. Five runners-up will receive an autographed copy of Brad’s latest album, 5th Gear. Go to youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0l3XYU8s or bradpaisley.com to learn how to enter.Country Music Photo Gallery