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Hosts Announced for CMT Artists of the Year!
Rascal Flatts and Nashville actress Hayden Panettiere are joining forces to host the third annual 2012 CMT Artists of the Year. The 90-minute special will celebrate some of country music’s biggest artists and their accomplishments this year. It will...
Tags: Hayden Panettiere, Rascal Flatts (music group), Entertainment, CMT (tv network), Music
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Dierks Bentley's Father Dies
Dierks Bentley’s father, Leon Bentley, passed away on in Phoenix at the age of 88. Dierks shared with fans on Twitter, “It was an honor to comfort him as he left us. Thank you, fans, for the time and understanding.” Dierks had already...
Tags: George Strait, Washington, DC, Randy Travis, Entertainment, Dierks Bentley
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Vince Gill Disappointed In Today's Country
Vince Gill isn’t happy with the direction country music is headed according to a recent interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Country Music Hall of Fame member says he takes issue with some of today’s country, saying, “I...
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Tim McGraw Lands New Record Deal
Big Machine Records made a major announcement as Tim McGraw has been added to the label’s roster. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville by label head Scott Borchetta. Tim has...
Tags: Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts (music group), Arts and Culture, Tim McGraw
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Country and Cold Cans
![<span style="font-size: small;">Dierks Bentley is gearing up to headline another tour for the fall, this time bringing along special guests Jerrod Niemann and the Eli Young Band. The first leg of Bentley’s 2011 Country and Cold Cans tour will launch on October 6 in Lacrosse, Wisc. and wrap in Denver, Colo. on November 19 after hitting a total of 22 cities.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-08/64006630-16032647.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">Dierks Bentley is gearing up to headline another tour for the fall, this time bringing along special guests Jerrod Niemann and the Eli Young Band. The first leg of Bentley’s 2011 Country and Cold Cans tour will launch on October 6 in Lacrosse, Wisc. and wrap in Denver, Colo. on November 19 after hitting a total of 22 cities.</span>")
Dierks Bentley is gearing up to headline another tour for the fall, this time bringing along special guests Jerrod Niemann and the Eli Young Band. The first leg of Bentley’s 2011 Country and Cold Cans tour will launch on October 6 in Lacrosse, Wisc....Tags: Dierks Bentley
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New Vassar Album of New Flavors
![<span style="font-size: small;">Phil Vassar is back on the country music radar with his new single, ‘Let’s Get Together,’ which is the first release from his forthcoming full-length album on his new independent label, Rodeowave Entertainment. The project is still in the beginning stages of being complete and will mark the second album released on his own label since parting ways with Universal South in 2010, as Vassar has already released a live album with his new label.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-08/64091100-19053258.png "<span style="font-size: small;\">Phil Vassar is back on the country music radar with his new single, ‘Let’s Get Together,’ which is the first release from his forthcoming full-length album on his new independent label, Rodeowave Entertainment. The project is still in the beginning stages of being complete and will mark the second album released on his own label since parting ways with Universal South in 2010, as Vassar has already released a live album with his new label.</span>")
Phil Vassar is back on the country music radar with his new single, ‘Let’s Get Together,’ which is the first release from his forthcoming full-length album on his new independent label, Rodeowave Entertainment. The project is still in...Tags: Holidays, Christmas, Religious Festivals, Fine Arts, Human Interest
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Randy Movie Bound; Rodney Too
![<span style="font-size: small;">After the solid success of the 'Country Strong' movie soundtrack, country music is once again hoping for big-screen visibility with the upcoming film, '16 South.' Described as a "modern day epic western," the movie features a leading role for Randy Travis and cameo for Rodney Atkins. Both country stars also contribute to the film's soundtrack, which is currently in production in Nashville.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-08/64354422-30052530.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">After the solid success of the 'Country Strong' movie soundtrack, country music is once again hoping for big-screen visibility with the upcoming film, '16 South.' Described as a \"modern day epic western,\" the movie features a leading role for Randy Travis and cameo for Rodney Atkins. Both country stars also contribute to the film's soundtrack, which is currently in production in Nashville.</span>")
After the solid success of the 'Country Strong' movie soundtrack, country music is once again hoping for big-screen visibility with the upcoming film, '16 South.' Described as a "modern day epic western," the movie features a leading role for Randy Travis...Tags: Carrie Underwood, Arts, Country Strong (movie), Zac Brown Band (music group), Movies
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Strait & McBride Together in 2012
![<span style="font-size: small;">George Strait's latest all-new album, (his 39th studio disc!) is titled 'Here for a Good Time' and he's certainly taking that sentiment to heart by announcing his upcoming tour, adding fellow superstar Martina McBride to the bill of what will surely be another sold-out trek.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-09/64424760-02034901.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">George Strait's latest all-new album, (his 39th studio disc!) is titled 'Here for a Good Time' and he's certainly taking that sentiment to heart by announcing his upcoming tour, adding fellow superstar Martina McBride to the bill of what will surely be another sold-out trek.</span>")
George Strait's latest all-new album, (his 39th studio disc!) is titled 'Here for a Good Time' and he's certainly taking that sentiment to heart by announcing his upcoming tour, adding fellow superstar Martina McBride to the bill of what will surely be...Tags: Artists, Elvis Presley, Robin Roberts, Human Interest, Katie Couric
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Eli Young Band At Their 'Best'
![<span style="font-size: small;">Last month, the Eli Young Band released their latest collection of songs, ‘Life at Best.’ Fans and peers gravitated toward the new music from one of country music’s hottest bands, and gave the group their charting position debut at No. 3 on Billboard and No. 1 on iTunes. The album’s current single, ‘Crazy Girl,’ continues to make its way up the country singles chart and has already become their first gold single. ‘Crazy Girl’ has been the Eli Young Band’s fastest-rising single to date and has averaged sales of 25,000 downloads a week, every week, since its release.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-09/64713153-13042616.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">Last month, the Eli Young Band released their latest collection of songs, ‘Life at Best.’ Fans and peers gravitated toward the new music from one of country music’s hottest bands, and gave the group their charting position debut at No. 3 on Billboard and No. 1 on iTunes. The album’s current single, ‘Crazy Girl,’ continues to make its way up the country singles chart and has already become their first gold single. ‘Crazy Girl’ has been the Eli Young Band’s fastest-rising single to date and has averaged sales of 25,000 downloads a week, every week, since its release.</span>")
Last month, the Eli Young Band released their latest collection of songs, ‘Life at Best.’ Fans and peers gravitated toward the new music from one of country music’s hottest bands, and gave the group their charting position debut at No. 3...Tags: Artists, Fine Arts, Music Industry, Arts, Dierks Bentley
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Double Platinum Status
Looks like Jason Aldean’s dirt road is gonna be paved with gold soon, or platinum, to be exact. The guy is on fire, scoring his first-ever double-platinum album with more than 2 million copies of My Kinda Party sold.
“It’s always been a...Tags: Fine Arts, Lady Gaga, Arts, Arts and Culture
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Brad Paisley: Author
![<span style="font-size: small;">CMA Entertainer of the Year? Check. One of country music’s best-selling and most beloved acts? Check. Those accolades all litter Brad Paisley‘s impressive resume, and the singer-guitarist is about to add <em>another</em> new title to his list of accomplishments — and that’s author. Paisley is gearing up to release his first major book, ‘Diary of a Player,’ via the Simon and Schuster imprint Howard Books. The tome lands on bookseller shelves on November 1.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-09/64792896-16043034.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">CMA Entertainer of the Year? Check. One of country music’s best-selling and most beloved acts? Check. Those accolades all litter Brad Paisley‘s impressive resume, and the singer-guitarist is about to add <em>another</em> new title to his list of accomplishments — and that’s author. Paisley is gearing up to release his first major book, ‘Diary of a Player,’ via the Simon and Schuster imprint Howard Books. The tome lands on bookseller shelves on November 1.</span>")
CMA Entertainer of the Year? Check. One of country music’s best-selling and most beloved acts? Check. Those accolades all litter Brad Paisley‘s impressive resume, and the singer-guitarist is about to add another new title to his list of...Tags: Ricky Skaggs, Fine Arts, Music Industry, Arts, Arts and Culture
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Country Through and Through
![<span style="font-size: small;">Miranda Lambert is having a whirlwind few years. In addition to marrying fellow country star Blake Shelton, the country superstar won three ACM Awards, including one for Top Female Vocalist, scored two No. 1 singles, including her mega-hit, 'The House That Built Me,' and embarked on her successful solo Revolution tour. No doubt, Miranda is one of the most recognizable names in country music world, and she's happy with her fame staying right there.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-09/64934018-22043529.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">Miranda Lambert is having a whirlwind few years. In addition to marrying fellow country star Blake Shelton, the country superstar won three ACM Awards, including one for Top Female Vocalist, scored two No. 1 singles, including her mega-hit, 'The House That Built Me,' and embarked on her successful solo Revolution tour. No doubt, Miranda is one of the most recognizable names in country music world, and she's happy with her fame staying right there.</span>")
Miranda Lambert is having a whirlwind few years. In addition to marrying fellow country star Blake Shelton, the country superstar won three ACM Awards, including one for Top Female Vocalist, scored two No. 1 singles, including her mega-hit, 'The House...Tags: Artists, Defense, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Vocal Music (genre)
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