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Taylor Swift : Speak Now : New Album Arrives Oct. 25

2010-07-21T18:02:00-08:00

Taylor Swift’s new album, Speak Now, will be released October 25, 2010. Taylor made the new album announcement during a live UStream interactive webcam chat with fans July 20. Taylor fielded questions from the nearly 60,000 participants, Featuring the first single, “Mine,” Taylor wrote all 14 songs on the new album.

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Billy Currington : Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer Video

2010-07-21T15:37:00-08:00

Billy Currington’s Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer video is the lead single off Billy’s forthcoming fourth album (set for release in September 2010). Written by Troy Jones and produced by Carson Chamberlain and Currington, is the fastest-rising and biggest-selling, first week digital single of his career to date. Pretty Good at Drinkin’ Beer tells the story of a man who says he’s he’s not good at most of the normal things guys are known for: fixing cars, mowing grass, working hard, and cleaning windows, but he is “pretty good at drinkin’ beer”.

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Sugarland : The Incredible Machine : New Album Arrives October 19

2010-06-28T19:29:00-08:00

Sugarland’s new album, The Incredible Machine, arrives in stores October 19, 2010. Featuring the lead single, “Stuck Like Glue,” The Incredible Machine is Sugarland’s fourth studio album, following the sweet success of Twice the Speed of Life ((2004), Enjoy The Ride (2006), and Love On The Inside (2008). “Stuck Like Glue”, written by Jennifer Nettles, Kristian Bush, Kevin Griffin and Shy Carter, goes to radio July 26.

“‘Stuck Like Glue’ is just plain, unashamed, Sugar-fun!” exclaims Nettles. “It sticks in your brain, no pun intended. To me it feels young, hip and of course sassy! I can’t wait for it to get out there so we can play it live in our show. We’ve been sitting on our hands to not play it live ‘til it was released!”

Carrie Underwood : Undo It Video

2010-06-27T16:50:00-08:00

Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” video is the third single from her Play On album. Directed by Chris Hickey, the video features live concert footage from the Play On Tour.

In an interview with The Boot, Carrie explained how the song’s hook came about. “The guys had their guitars and they were playing something kind of bluesy, and Kara’s got such a great R&B sense about her,” Carrie said. “And I started, ‘Na, na, na-ing’ to whatever they were playing. And they were like, ‘What if that was the hook?’ I said, ‘Aw, I don’t know?’ And before you knew it, we had ‘Uh, uh, uh undo it.’ I mean, who would have thought? How do you write that down on paper? It was something that it didn’t take that long to write and it’s so much fun to sing on stage, and people get into it.”

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Lady Antebellum : Our Kind Of Love Video

2010-06-27T16:15:00-08:00

Lady Antebellum’s Our Kind Of Love video is the third single from Lady Antbellum’s Need You Now album. The song is the tale of a relationship a couple has as they go through life - they keep it fresh and fun and don’t take themselves too seriously.
..."just like drivin’ on an open highway - never knowing what we’re gonna find.”

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Jamey Johnson : Macon Video

2010-06-19T04:18:00-08:00

Jamey Johnson’s Macon video was filmed live at the 2010 CMT Music Awards. The video features Little Big Town as backup singers. Macon is the debut single from Jamey’s new album, The Guitar Song, set for release September 24, 2010. The 2 CD set features 25 songs and over two hours of music.

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2010 CMT Music Awards Winners

2010-06-10T01:09:01-08:00

2010 CMT Music Awards winners were announced live from Nashville tonight (June 9). Carrie Underwood took home the biggest buckle of the night, winning Video of the Year for “Cowboy Casanova.”

The winners include Miranda Lambert - Female Video of the Year “White Liar,” Keith Urban - Male Video of the Year “‘Til Summer Comes Around,” Carrie Underwood - CMT Performance of the Year “Temporary Home,” Lady Antebellum - Group Video of the Year “Need You Now,” Brooks & Dunn - Duo Video of the Year “Indian Summer,” Luke Bryan - USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year “I Do,” Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins - Collaborative Video of the Year “Hillbilly Bone” and Shaun Silva - Director of the Year. Watch CMT Music Awards Press Room Interviews

Jamey Johnson New Album : The Guitar Song

2010-06-08T21:38:00-08:00

Jamey Johnson’s new album, The Guitar Song, will be released September 24, 2010. The 2 CD set, including 25 songs and over two hours of music, follows on the success of his Grammy-nominated That Lonesome Song. Johnson will debut “Macon,” a song from the new album, on the 2010 CMT Music Awards. Tune in on June 9 to check out the surprise guests who will be part of Jamey’s performance.

Country Throwdown Tour Cancels 4 Shows

2010-05-29T03:47:00-08:00

The Country Throwdown Tour has canceled the shows in Houston (June 9), Dallas (June 10), San Diego (June 17) and Phoenix (June 18). In addition, the Bakersfield date has now moved from June 16 to June 18. Tickets from the Houston, Dallas, San Diego and Phoenix shows will be honored at all other Country Throwdown tour dates and refunds are also available at the point of purchase.

Tour Producer, Kevin Lyman, says, “After many attempts to keep these shows, we’re regretfully unable to bring Throwdown to these four markets.” Lyman is citing the following reasons for the cancellations of shows: “Low tickets sales and too many shows competing with one another. We are trying to bring a festival style tour with 21 artists, at a reasonable and fair ticket price (average ticket cost $31), but because most markets are currently flooded with shows, we end up cannibalizing one another and someone ends up with lower ticket sales.” Kevin adds, “As a result, we can’t afford to keep the show on the road for ALL of its intended dates. It’s a first year tour and we expected year one to be full of key lessons, so that next year-- and there will be a next year--is even better.”

Win Crossroads Guitar Festival

2010-04-23T23:55:00-08:00

Don’t miss your chance to win a VIP trip to Chicago and witness history as Vince Gill joins Eric Clapton and some of the world’s greatest guitarists at Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago June 26, 2010. Presented By T-Mobile MyTouch 3G, the Crossroads Guitar Festival includes Allman Brothers Band, BB King, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Steve Winwood, Vince Gill, ZZ Top, and more. Enter to win the Grand Prize - Two VIP tickets for the Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010, including airfare, hotel, spending cash, and VIP access to the show, a custom one-of-a-kind Fender Guitar, a $500 Guitar Center shopping spree, a T-Mobile my Touch 3G Fender limited edition phone with 3 months of service, an Ernie Ball prize pack, and more! Enter online or stop by your nearest Guitar Center location.

After you enter to win the Guitar Center Contest, ACountry presents your chance to win a rockin’ prize package - A T-Mobile myTouch 3g Fender Limited Edition phone, $100 Guitar Center gift card, a Rolling Stone magazine subscription, exclusive Crossroads Guitar Festival merchandise, and more. Enter to win!

Laura Bell Bundy : Achin’ and Shakin’ Debuts At #5

2010-04-23T03:29:00-08:00

Laura Bell Bundy’s new CD, Achin’ and Shakin’, gets a rockin’ start on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. After high energy performances this week at the Academy of Country Music Awards and Good Morning America, Laura will continue her album launch with more performances and appearances next week in Los Angeles, including an April 29 performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and a Chelsea Lately taping (airdate TBA).

Get ready to Giddy On Up as Laura Bell Bundy’s new album Achin’ and Shakin’ in in stores now.

Carrie Underwood : Entertainer of the Year 2010 ACM Awards

2010-04-20T03:19:00-08:00

Carrie Underwood made history by repeating as Entertainer of the Year at the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Watch the video as Reba announces the Entertainer of the Year nominees and Carrie’s speech - plus check out the full list of ACM Awards winners.

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2010 Academy of Country Music Awards Winners

2010-04-18T18:38:00-08:00

2010 Academy of Country Music Awards winners were announced live from Las Vegas April 18 on CBS. Congrats to Carrie Underwood - Entertainer of the Year, Miranda Lambert - Top Female Vocalist of the Year, Brooks & Dunn - Top Vocal Duo of the Year, Brad Paisley - Top Male Vocalist of the Year, Lady Antebellum - Top Vocal Group of the Year, Single Record of the Year and Song of the Year “Need You Now,” Miranda Lambert - Album of the Year “Revolution,” Luke Bryan - Top New Artist of the Year, Miranda Lambert - Video of the Year “White Liar” and Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins Vocal Event of the Year “Hillbilly Bone.”

Watch ACM Orange Carpet On ACountry

2010-04-18T18:30:00-08:00

Get ready for the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards - check out the Orange Carpet arrivals live on ACountry! Tune in to CBS to catch Laura Bell Bundy’s performance and the ACM Awards winners at the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards.

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Carrie Underwood Interview : 2010 ACM Awards

2010-04-18T11:06:00-08:00

Carrie Underwood reflects on winning 2009 ACM Entertainer of the Year during rehearsals for the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards. Tune in to CBS to catch Carrie Underwood’’s performance and the ACM Awards winners at the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards.

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