New Album Releases

An eclectic group of artists are making strides to provide fans with new music in the next few months. Let's get the party started, there's a little something for everyone, pre-order your copy today on Amazon. 


May 1, 2012  Carrie Underwood - Blown Away 
Amazon - Music - Carrie Underwood

May 15,2012 Willie Nelson - Heros
Amazon - Music - Willie Nelson

June 5, 2012 Alan Jackson  - Thirty Miles West
Amazon - Music - Alan Jackson

June 12,2012  Josh Turner  - Punching Bag
Amazon - Music - Josh Turner
In the mean time buy the MP3 download  Time Is Love for $0.99 here
Time Is Love MP3 Download

 June 19,2012 Kenny Chesney  - Welcome To The Fish Bowl
Amazon - Music - Kenny Chesney

July 10,2012 Zac Brown Band  -  Uncaged
Amazon - Music - Zac Brown Band

June 26,2012 Chris Cagle  -  Back In The Saddle
Amazon - Music - Chris Cagle

July 31,2012  Gloriana  - A Thousand Miles Left Behind
Amazon - Music - Gloriana




Updates will come available, stay tune for the latest updates on new music and when to pre-order here at Country Music City Promotions.

The Heart of Ohio For Casey James

Casey James returns to Ohio this week for Musica in downtown Akron a live event held yearly. What's a surprise to me is how loved Casey is here, the support and loyality is truly wonderful. My hometown of Hartville and surrounding areas, Canton and Akron have embraced James since his first gig last August for the North Canton Main Street Festival. James' heart lives here, I'm not hearing any complaints. The Canton Repository's Dan Kane recently chatted with Casey, I must say Kane and James are a match made in heaven.

Visit The Canton Repository here for the interview

Canton Repository - Idol Finalist Casey James to play in Akron

Casey James Cruises Into The Fairs and Festivals

Photography credit: James Minchin III

Are you ready to cruise the country this year with Casey James? Your in luck Casey James fans, Casey wants to see you at the fairs and festivals,find your destination and hit the highway.
The following dates are here, and stay tunned to CMC, Country Music City Promotions for the latest updates.

Fair & Festival Dates


July 7,2012 Y108 Freedom Fest  The Big Butler Fair  Prospect, PA
Lonestar with special guest Casey James
The Big Butler Fair Ticket Information Page 

July 13,2012  Lee County Fair  Donnellson, IA
 David Nail with special guest Casey James
Lee County Fair - Buy Tickets

July 20,2012  Allegany County Fair  Angelica, NY
Craig Campbell with Casey James
Allegany County Fair Ticket Information - Purchase Tickets

July 21,2012  Country Thunder USA  Twin Lakes, WI  (show time 2:30 -3:30)
Country Thunder Twin Lakes, Wisconsin General Ticket Information

July 28,2012  Buffalo County Fair Kearney, NE
Rodney Atkins with special guest Casey James
Buffalo County Fair - Buy Your Tickets Here

August  17,2012  Washington County Fair  Richmond, RI
Washington County Fair Tickets & Parking Information

August 18,2012  Indiana State Fair  Indianapolis, IN
Casey James presented by WFMS
FREE Show with general paid admission -  Show at 7:00pm
General Ticket Information 

August 19,2012 Lapeer Days Festival  Lapeer, MI
FREE Admission  Show at the Main Stage from 4:00pm - 5:30pm

August 24,2012 Dallas Bull  Tampa, FL
Doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $10.00 plus fee in advance purchase
$15.00 for day of show
Purchase your tickets here
Dallas Bull Ticket Page 

August 29,2012  Walla Walla County Fair  Walla Walla, Washington
Rodney Atkins with special guest Casey James
Walla Walla County Fair - Buy Tickets Here

September 1,2012  On The Waterfront Festival 2012  Rockford, IL
(show at center stage)
On The Waterfront 3 Day Festival Pass

October 20,2012 North Carolina Oyster Festival  Ocean Isle Beach, NC  showtime 4pm

Sugarland Events & Appearances

While Sugarland tour's the country on their In The Hands of The Fans tour, Jennifer and Kristian will make some stops along the way for the fairs and festivals, not many to list though. Stay tuned for updates.

June 21,2012 Country USA Music Festival  Oshkosh, WI

June 22,2012 Country Fest 2012  Cadott, WI

July 21,2012 Delaware State Fair  Harrington, DE

August 17,2012  Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival  Brownsville, OR

August 26,2012 BBVA Compass Stadium  Houston, TX


For other events and appearances stay tuned here at Country Music City Promotions.

The Sweet Sounds Of New Country Music

 With summer just around the corner, we're in full bloom of new music to hit radio and just in time before we head out on the road to see our favorite artists and musicians live. Nashville Country Club and radiotrak help us decide what we want to hear on country radio, it's all in the power of the hands, fans. You determine the outcome, you're requests,votes and poll ratings make it happen.
These new songs are making a splash at Nashville Country Club.

Kellie Pickler  "100 Proof"

Chris Young "Neon"

Aaron Lewis "Endless Summer"

Edens Edge "Too Good To Be True"

Scotty McCreery "Water Tower Town"

James Wesley "Walking Contradiction"

Canaan Smith "We Got Us"

Jerrod Neimann "Shinin' On Me"

Glen Templeton "Sing That Song Again"

Eric Paslay "If The Fish Don't Bite"

Thomas Rhett  "Something To Do With My Hands"

Hunter Hayes  "Wanted"

Darryl Worley  "You Still Got It"

Ira Dean "Somethin' Bout A Sunday"

Tyler Farr  "Hot Mess"

Eric Church "Springsteen"

This list will continue to grow,as Randy Houser, Little Big Town, Billy Gilman and other's have single's ready to hit airwaves. Stay tunned right here at CMC, Country Music City Promotions for the latest updates on your favorite country artist. 

ATTENTION FANS!! Visit Nashville Country Club right here Nashville Country Club and Radiotrak here radiotraks Music Research for Radio and the Record Industry

Sugarland In The Hands of The Fans Tour



Jennifer and Kristian of Sugarland is going interactive with you the fans on their 2012 In The Hands of The Fans tour where you the fans request the song you want heard during a live show. Send in your requests at twitter and facebook right here

Sugarland - Twitter

Sugarland - Facebook

Sugarland In The Hands of The Fans Request Line

Tour Dates

April 5,2012  Huntington Center  Toledo, OH

April 6,2012  Covelli Center  Youngstown, OH

April 10,2012 Fallsview Casino  Niagara Falls, ON

April 11, 2012  Fallsview Casino  Niagara Falls, ON

April 13,2012  Eastern Kentucky Expo Center Pikeville, KY

April 14,2012  KFC YUM! Center  Louisville, KY

April 19,2012  Global Event Center at WinStar World Resort  Thackerville, OK

April 20,2012  Global Event Center at WinStar World Resort  Thackerville, OK

April 21,2012  Davis Wade Stadium    Starkville, MS

April 26,2012  Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach  Virginia Beach, VA

April 27,2012  Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte  Charlotte, NC

April 28,2012  Time Warner Cable Music Pavillion at Walnut Creek  Raleigh, NC

May 22,2012  Greek Theatre  Los Angeles, CA

May 25,2012  Agua Caliente Casino  Rancho Mirage, CA

May 26,2012  Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavillion  Phoenix, AZ

May 27,2012 Santa Barbara Bowl  Santa Barbara, CA

May 31,2012 Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre Chula Visita, CA

June 1,2012  Shoreline Amphitheatre  Mountain View, CA
June 2, 2012  Irvine Meadows/Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre  Irvine, CA

June 14,2012  Times Union Station  Albany, NY

June 15,2012 Revel Ovation Hall Atlantic City, NJ

June 23,2012  First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL

July 22,2012  Jiffy Lube Live  Bristow, VA 
opening acts: Lauren Alania, Canaan Smith

July 29, 2012 Cruzan Amphitheatre  West Palm Beach, FL

August 3,2012 Riverbend Music Center  Cincinnati, OH
opening acts: Lauren Alania, Canaan Smith

August 18,2012  Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's  Stateline, NV



Didn't get to attend a show, view the photos on Sugarland's facebook page.

Stay tunned at Country Music City Promotions for Sugarland updates.



 

The Great Big Love of Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts are more than a changed group of guys.their latest album "Changed" made it's debut at the top of the charts, they credit the fans for making it possible,after all it's the loyal fanbase that make an artist or musician a success. The second album from Big Machine Records was the Flatt's labor of love album, thank you Jay, Gary and Joe Don for bringing us BANJO, reminding everyone country music in the first place. When I think of country music, the banjo always comes to mind, the musical memories of Earl Scruggs, the finest banjo player to come out of country music.Don't have the album, don't wait, buy your copy of "Changed" today and tell me what you think right here at Country Music City Promotions.

The Flatts will release a second single with you're help,visit RadioTrak and rate the music,don't forget to register. You the fans are mean't to be heard.
RadioTrak

The following tracks are listed in the poll
"Let It Hurt"
"Changed"
"Come Wake Me Up"


Gary, Jay and Joe Don are teaming up with Reba, Martina McBride, The Band Perry and other's on the Big Machine Label Group to feed America, Outnumber Hunger.
Want to know more on Outnumber Hunger visit the site and help feed America.
Outnumber Hunger

BIG HUGS!!!

Shy Blakeman Exclusive

Shy Blakeman was once a contestant on the hit show Nashville Star, however there were opportunities just beyond a competition. Blakeman has released 3 albums taking on the musicial realm of the music industry, after all one must have the dream, passion, dedication and determination to make it and Blakeman has done just that. In such a short period of time getting to know Shy, he's the coolest guy around and for sure no stranger to the club and bar scene in and around the surrounding areas of his home town of Kilgore, Texas. The state of Texas has brought us many country stars, despite Blakeman's soul,rock, blues and country roots, that's what country is. Listening to Shy Blakeman music is like savoring a piece of chocolate,it leaves you with wanting even more.
Blakeman's first released album Downtown Women may have only been the introduction of Shy, but it wasn't until the release of Long Distance Man that has truly defined him as the musician he is. All the music you want on Shy Blakeman is getting handed to you on a silver platter. Visit Shy's music store on Amazon right here

Shy Blakeman - Amazon Music Store

Visit Shy's official web site, new additions and updates have been added
Shy Blakeman Official Website

 Blakeman remains continually grateful to his friends and fans for all the support and faith in him, Shy is living right and on his terms. No matter how many bridges crossed Shy will bring music to you.

Live at Billy Bob's Texas  2nd annual Recording Contest 2012
The Top 10  are ready for you're votes, Shy Blakeman lands himself in the Top 10
You can vote for Shy right here
Live at Billy Bob's Texas Voting Page 

4/4 - Radio station submissions due
4/9 - Round 1 Voting begins
4/20 - Top 10 Announced
5/6 - Live at Billy Bob’s Texas Recording Finals (featuring the Top 10)
5/11 - Round 2 Voting begins
5/20 - Round 2 Voting ends at midnight
5/21 - Winner of the 2012 Live at Billy Bob’s Texas Recording Contest Announced
7/6 - Winner records their Live at Billy Bob’s Texas CD and DVD
credit to: Billy Bob's Texas

Do you live in the Texas area and want to see Shy perform live, here's your chance. New dates will come available, stay tune.

Listed Show Dates

April 26,2012   at the Love&War in Texas - Plano, TX
May 17, 2012 Glass Cactus  - Grapevine, TX
May 18,2012 Wormy Dog Saloon - Oklahoma City, OK
May 19,2012 Hanks Texas Grill  -  Mckinny, TX
May 30,2012 Wormy Dog Saloon  - Oklahoma City, OK
June 2,2012  The Cliff  - Davis, OK
June 8,2012 Crossroads Saloon  - Big Spring, TX
June 9,2012 The Lonestar  Midland, TX
June 15,2012  First National Bank Street Party - Granbury, TX
June 30,2012 On The Banks of the Gaudalupe in historic downtown  Kerrville, TX
August 17,2012 Papa's on the Lake  - Montgomery, TX
September 28,2012  White Elephant Saloon  - Ft. Worth, TX
October 19,2012  Gamma Phi Beta Crescent Classic Cook out  - College Station, TX



Stay tunned for the latest updates on Shy Blakeman right here at CMC, Country Music City Promotions.

Highlights From The 47th Academy of Country Music Awards

Here's your chance to relive the highlights and more from the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards to re-air in June, for more on the date and time visit the Academy of Country Music web site linked here.

Academy of Country Music - Home of the 47th Annual ACM's

What you might have missed from the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards will want you to relive the moment all over again. The pivitol highlights of the evening a wedding, a real wedding acompanied by the duet of  Martina McBride and Train's Pat Monahan performing "Mary Me". The story behind the wedding would make a grown man cry,the bride lost her husband from a tragic event early on in her life,and as a widow and single mom of two found true love again.

Keith Urban performed "For You" in honor of the military, the song featured on the soundtrack  for the the film Act of Valor. It's the sacrifice made in the day to day military struggle and fight. Urban's performance shows footage of the film. Attendee's were of those in the military services.

Zac Brown Band brings Brad Paisley to the stage to perform "Whisky's Gone" in which Paisley gives homage to Zac Brown wearing of course in  Brad Paisley fashion a beanie. The rowsing performance was truly an instrumental high note. Paisley showing his guitar licks giving Zac Brown a run for it.


Little Big Town brought us awareness of Child Hunger in our nation,  a young children's choir acompanied them in song, it just so happened to be a performance non of us will forget,it does put a great effect on us in this world how many children go without food. You can download "Here's Hop on i-tunes, you can submit donations at the Academy of Country Music Awards official web site and recieve more information on the Child Hunger program.


The Academy of Country Music Awards continues to provide country music news for country music fans. Visit the site for the latest news in country music and more.

Easter Greetings

CMC, Country Music City Promotions wishes everyone a blessed Easter.

Stay tunned for the latest updates in country music, new prize giveaways, an older prize giveaway get's revamped and also to come and a brand new feature, a look into the life of the band behind the artist.

Kip Moore Readies For The Fairs and Festivals



Kip Moore finds time to spread his country wings among touring duties with fellow label mates Billy Currington and David Nail this year. Kip is now ready to head out on the road this summer to share his music to the world, with a debut about ready to be released, it's all in good time. You'll  find Kip at the following locations and stay tuned as updates come available.

Fairs, Festivals & Club Dates

May 11,2012  Bluebird Nightclub  Bloomington, IN

May 24,2012  The Cuyahoga County Fair Bera, OH
Presented By: Cleveland's Country Station WGAR 99.5 
Tickets: FREE with $6.00 paid fair gate admission

June 15,2012 Sangamon County Fair  Springfield, IL
Sangmon County Fair - Buy Tickets

June 29,2012  Contellation Brands - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC  Canandaigua, NY  (with Tim McGraw & Dierks Bentley)
Contellation Brands - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center - Ticketmaster - Buy Tickets

June 30,2012 Italian American Festival  @ Stark County Fairgrounds  Canton, OH
Phil Vassar & Kip Moore
The Italian American Festival Ticket & Information Page

July 6,2012  Festival of The Bells  Hillsboro, OH
Even shows are FREE for more information visit the web site information page here
Festival of the Bells Information 

July 13,2012  Joe's Bar   Chicago, IL   - Kip Moore with Greg Bates
Joe's Bar - TicketWeb Purchase Page

 July 19,2012  Cabooze  Minneapolis, MN  show at 9:00pm
Ticket Purchase Page 

July 26,2012 The Ohio State Fair  Columbus, OH  Billy Currington with special guest Kip Moore
Ohio State Fair - Ticketmaster - Buy Tickets

August 1,2012  Freeborn County Fair  Albert Lea, MN
Freeborn County Fair Ticket Information

August 17,2012 The State Fair of West Virginia
Buckin' B Bull Riding Followed By Kip Moore
The State Fair of West Virginia - etix ticket purchase page

 August 19,2012  WQMX Annual Island Getaway for a day Put-In-Bay
Presented and Sponsored by: Akron's 94.9 WQMX country station

September 9,2012  Riverfest 2012  Clarksville, TN   show at 9:00pm

September 10,2012 Tennessee Valley Fair  Knoxville, TN
Tickets: $8.00 (reserved seats)  Show at 8:00pm
Tennessee Valley Fair General Admission Information 

September 25,2012 157th Annual Bloomsburg Fair  Bloomsburg, PA
Rodney Atkins with special guest Kip Moore  Show at 7:30pm
Ticket Prices
Grandstand $30.00
Track $35.00
Bloomsburg Fair Grandstand Concert Series Ticket Page

September 21,2012  Eight Seconds Saloon  Indianapolis, IN 

Jake Owen Engaged



Country Music City Promotions is happy to announce the engagment of Jake Owen and Lacey Buchanan who Jake met on the set of his video shoot for "8 Second Ride", Lacey later appeared in Owen's biggest hit "Barefoot Bluejean Night". Jake took the engagement at a complete surprise live in front of fans. Congratulations to both Jake and Lacey.

Rising Star Kip Moore

  

These days country music has been infused with all genres of music, so it seems to be the case, country music is still so very country, rising talent Kip Moore is nothing but country, the small town Georgia native gives us what country is on his debut "Up All Night" set to be released this month. Not familiar with Kip and his music, you just might have heard his hit singles "Somethin' Bout A Truck" and "Mary Was The Marrying Kind" on country radio. These single releases are strong vocally, that gritty rasp raw emotion comes from a deep passion in Moore whether it's in a ballad like "Mary Was The Marrying Kind" or the countryside throwdown of "Somethin' Bout A Truck", you'll get the real deal of Kip Moore. "Up All Night" Moore's debut hits shelves April 24th.

Pre-order "Up All Night" at Amazon

Kip Moore "Up All Night" - Amazon Music

The Academy Country Music Awards Winners List & More

Country music is comming center stage, and already two awards have been handed out before the live telecast of the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards airing at 8pm ET/PT on CBS hosted by Reba and Blake Shelton.
Stay tunned for the entire list of winners, Congratulations to Thompson Square, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson.

The gorgeous Carrie Underwood opens the show with her new single "Good Girl", I admire Carrie for her continued enthusiasim for the song,however fans have mixed views and opinions on the song all together. Cleverly in mind the bright flashing light on the end of her mic,genius idea. I find it hard to fathom why country is giving the song more promotion where as it's more rock friendly. I may not hold back much longer on my feelings, i'm normal folks. Chris Young, this man can't go wrong,what a performance of his newest single "Save Water Drink Beer" now that's true country to my heart.Zac Brown Band tells us to keep them in mind with their hit single "Keep Me In Mind", what a performance.The Band Perry have had quite a year already, they've come so far and now a new single from their platnium debut album "Postcard From Paris", I'm surprised it's been released as a single, not a song I would have choosen,however Kimberly Perry can't go wrong vocally as she bops on stage,yet not what I expect, I just adore this trio regardless. Blake Shelton takes on "Drink On It" kudos Blake, there's a reason I like this song, where's the bad boy in ya' though, I'm missing it.ACM New Artist nominee's each perform their hit's Brantley Gilbert "Country Must Be Country Wide", Hunter Hayes " Storm Warning" and Scotty McCreery's newest single "Water Tower Town", undoubtly Brantley Gilbert may not have a teen fan base, however has paid his dues regardless who wins the fan voted award, Gilbert rocks the stage in his one minute set,that's how it's done. Lady Antebellum keeps dancing away with our hearts on "Dancin' Away With Your Heart", while Toby Keith brings us a party on the mega hit "Red Solo Cup". Rascal Flatts are giving us what BANJO is about bringing the multi-talented Steve Martin to the stage this evening playing Banjo.This three hour event is bigger than any concert you'll attend this year,performances you'll love and talk about the next day.
Stay tunned for ACM highlight's right here at CMC, Country Music City Promotions this week and stay tunned for all the winners.



Winners List

Vocal Duo of the Year  Thompson Square

Vocal Event of the Year  Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson "Don't You Wanna Stay"

Song of The Year "Crazy Girl" Eli Young Band  writers: Lee Brice & Liz Rose

Album of The Year "Four The Record" Miranda Lambert

Vocal Group of The Year Lady Antebellum

Single Record of The Year "Don't  You Wanna Stay" Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson
produced by: Michael Knox

New Artist of The Year Scotty McCreery

Female Vocalist of The Year Miranda Lambert

Male Vocalist of The Year Blake Shelton

Entertainer of The Year  Taylor Swift

Songwriter of The Year Dallas Davidson

The full list of winners right here ACM Country - Winners