In This Country, Country Music Is Wide

Nashville's newcomers have new material on the frontburner, Kevin Fowler's "That Girl" and Kip Moore's "Somethin' Bout A Truck". These men of country music are downright enjoyable,it's hard not to fall in love with their southern twang. There's nothing better than listening to a few good men.
See Kip's "Somethin' Bout A Truck" at CMT Music and hear Kevin Fowler's "That Girl" on country radio. These newcomers have a lot going on these days and are happy to be where they are.
Visit Nashville Country Club to vote and rate their songs.

In other country music news, Miranda Lambert is ready to release her 4th studio album "Four The Record",her current single on radio "Baggage Claim" will surely have you singing along. This grity dity might have you thinking twice who you would leave at a baggage claim or simply wanting to leave your very own excess baggage off somewhere.

Vince Gill has recently released his 18th studio album "Guitar Slinger" on MCA Nashville, see an acoustic version of Vince's new single "Threaten Me With Heaven" at CMT Music On The Streets with Suzanne Alexander.

Also new this week is Toby Keith's "Clancy's Tavern".
The single "Made In America" pays homeage to the USO,every man serving our country. Semper Fi. God Bless our men and women serving.



I LOVE MY COUNTRY!!!

Vince Gill Guitar Slinger

Singer songwriter Vince Gill has been a fixture in country music for as long as I can remember, he's brought a  true sensibility to real country music from his bluesy traditional country sound . Not one who's overbearing and always has a story to tell from a place many would not feel comfortable talking about, religion. It's not just practice what you preach and not in your face, Vince gives words of wisdom letting the world ponder the age old question "What Would God Do?"  On Vince's new studio release album Guitar Slinger in stores now Vince continues to take the world on a journey, the new single from the album "Threaten Me With Heaven" is a story many would relate to and gives real hope to people. Guitar Slinger will take you back to fonder memories when the world was a much better place to live in. The album gives you that sense of calmness and clarity, it's good to know where to turn when life get's tough, through a Vince Gill song.
Get you're copy today through Vince's official web site Vince Gill .

The Heart of Country Music

Country music is at it's finest these days with the likes of Kellie Pickler, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, Jason Aldean, to name a few  stars in country music,one thing for sure we can't count out those who made the waves early on when country music began. Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, June Carter,Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, even Loretta Lynn. There will never be a shortage from the country crop where as we're hearing from some great new comers on the country music scene, Sunny Sweeney has a real authenticity to her appeal, it very much so reminds me of her fellow counterpart Loretta Lynn; that southern twang is down right pleasurable. An album must have on my wish list this year.
Another talent making it bright on music row new comer Sonia Leigh who I'm reading up on,I'm  really diving in getting to know more on her. You never know who's going to appear or even to be mentioned  in Country Weekly Magazine. More so these days George Straight has appeared more on the cover than an artist to date. What's so fascinating about this man?, I ask myself this question often. The one and only answer,the songs,there well written. Any George Straight song ever heard I can pin point the one's I grew up listening to,"Check Yes Or No", "I Cross My Heart", and" All My Ex's Live In Texas"; by far though the one's I have truly fell in love with "River Of Love" and "I Saw God Today", icon, yes!! Country Weekly brings great taste of country music to my finger tips,it's no wonder I read from cover to cover. My true passion for country music,well,shall I say all music is my guilties pleasure.

New In Music This Week

It's a brand new week in country music, see new videos from Justin Moore's "Bait A Hook", Casey James "Let's Don't Call It A Night" and more at  CMT If you like what you see vote for the video you want to see on CMT's Top 20 Countdown and it just might make it into the top 20. The fans make it happen,so do you're part.  Click on the links below to see both video's,and don't forget there are more video's on cmt.com.

Here's Justin Moore's "Bait A Hook" courtesy from CMT.
Great video!!
http://www.cmt.com/videos/justin-moore/700160/bait-a-hook.jhtml

Casey James "Let's Don't Call It A Night"
Fantastic video from this new comer.
http://www.cmt.com/videos/casey-james/700697/lets-dont-call-it-a-night.jhtml

New Music Week



  Rising country star and American Idol season 10 runner up Lauren Alaina releases her debut album "WildFlower" while Martina McBride releases her 11th album to date titled "Eleven" both on Tuesday Oct 11th. Both ladies will have a week of many scheduled appearances, Alania is scheduled to perform her 2nd single release "Georgia Peaches" on  Good Morning America on Tuesday Oct 11th while McBride is bringing Breast Cancer Awareness full tilt around the country for the month of October. Martina McBride will again host Opry Goes Pink on Oct 22nd, Lauren Alaina will be a portion of Opry Goes Pink,included, Kellie Pickler for the 3rd annual event in Nashville, TN this year. Martina's newest single "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" raises hope for those who live and have lived with the challenges of breast cancer and in all,all types of cancer.

  Lauren is extremely excited for the release of her debut album to hit shelves this week,from CMT Lauren expresses her love for her fans because she is very much a fan herself and hasn't classified herself as a country music star. The tracks that cover her debut album reflect on what people want to hear on radio, Alaina mentions during her interview  On The Streets with Suzanne Alexander.
 Martina is mainly excited for the start of new changes and new adventures to come with "Eleven" moving in a whole new direction, the songs are rootsy blues from her contemporary hits such as "This One's For The Girls", "Blessed", "Concrete Angel" and Independence Day". Martina is bringing back what country is,the blues and good times. Martina McBride has truly evolved in country music while Lauren Alaina is just at her peek. For more on Lauren Alaina and to pre-order WildFlower visit Lauren Alaina Official Web Site and for more on Martina McBride visist  Martina McBride

Photo Credit: CMT

Hank Williams Jr. Unplugged & Uncensored

In times like these everyone has the freedom to speak, and one man who doesn't hold back speaks rightfully true is country music legend Hank Williams Jr.,most recently talked about at Taste of Country. I really get it, don't throw me under the bus as I agree with Williams statement. Economic times are tough on everyone,people loosing jobs,let alone jobs are scarce. Although William's Monday Night Football  anthem has been pulled,there will still be football regardless. It is what it is.  "Are ya' ready for some football!!"  It's rightfully our's to be uncensored. You can read more on Hank Williams Jr. at tasteofcountry

Casey James The New Man In Town

Former American Idol contestant Casey James has been performing for most of his life,he's paid his dues and now ready to embark on his country music career. James was signed to 19 recordings BNA this past year and is currently working on his debut album, his new single "Let's Don't Call It A Night" is available for purchase through  i-Tunes and amazon.  Casey maybe a new face in country music,however will leave an everlasting impression on many,not only on his true hard core fans, but anyone who witnesses his talents up front. A true showman and guitar player James has the goods and is humbled by the experience. James spent most of his time touring the country with duo group Sugarland this year and many gigs in between. I was lucky enough to see Casey perform live at the North Canton Main Street Festival in North Canton,Ohio this past August and I must say a performer he really is. Casey James is definately making his mark on country music, a real fixture on music row. TasteOfCountry and The Boot, two of the leading country music web site blogs online give you the scoop,interviews with Casey. Get the latest updates and news at
http://www.caseyejames.com/

photo credit to: FanPop