A New Year To Celebrate: Happy New Year 2014

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As we look back 2013 was a year to remember, country music was at it's most controversial from feuds to debates to politics, it seemed endless at times though we managed to get through them. From the highest of highs to the very low times we all made headlines in some way shape or form. As we move ahead and into a brand new year make it what it is for you, put aside the anger or hatred, focus on yourself and the one's you love. 2014 is your year, celebrate it! Shine like the star you are.

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM COUNTRY MUSIC CITY PROMOTIONS!! 

Country Music City Promotions Top 30 Songs of 2013

Country music was a mixed up mashed up year in 2013, so where do Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and others stack up?
Country Music City Promotions has your Top 30 songs of 2013 right here.


1. "Runnin' Outta Moonlight" Randy Houser

2. "Highway Don't Care"  Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban

3. "Red"  Taylor Swift

4. "Little Bit of Everything"  Keith Urban

5. "It Goes Like This"  Thomas Rhett

6. "I Drive Your Truck"  Lee Brice

7.  "Aw Naw" Chris Young

8. "Cruise" Florida Georgia Line

9. "How Country Feels"  Randy Houser

10. "We Were Us"  Keith Urban featuring Miranda Lambert

11. "Wasting All These Tears"  Cassadee Pope

12. "Crash My Party"  Luke Bryan

13. "Wagon Wheel" Darius Rucker

14. "Downtown" Lady Antebellum

15. "Southern Girl"  Tim McGraw

16.  "Mama's Broken Heart"  Miranda Lambert

17.  "Wake Up Lovin' You" Craig Morgan

18.  "That's My Kind of Night" Luke Bryan

19.  "Sunny and 75"  Joe Nichols

20.  "Boys Round Here"  Blake Shelton

21.   "Outta My Head"  Craig Campbell

22.   "Friday Night"  Eric Paslay

23.  "Redneck Crazy" Tyler Farr

24.  "Hey Pretty Girl"  Kip Moore

25.   "Someone Somewhere Tonight"  Kellie Pickler

26.   "Home To Me"  Sarah Darling

27.   "I Ain't Your Mama"  Maggie Rose

28.   "Two Step"  Laura Bell Bundy

29.   "Makin' This Boy Go Crazy"  Dylan Scott

30.  "Take The Keys" Leah Turner

A Season of Hope: Christmas Message From Country Music City Promotions

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As I look back on 2013 many have come and gone brand new opportunities were given and country music still remained in tact. Every little act of kindness, sharing stories and new friendships emerged. To say thank you is an understatement I gratefully appreciate the support and sponsorship from country music fans and the country music association.
It is a humble feeling and as it is will never be taken for granted. Country music and writing is my greatest love and passion and for everyone to follow, support, encourage along the way, well, it is more than I could ever imagine.
May your Christmas be as bright, peaceful and joyous to you this Christmas season and may the Lord be with you and remain in your heart.

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

Shellie @ Country Music City Promotions

Canadian Country Artist Amy Rose Announces Date For "Sunshine" World Premiere Video

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Canadian country artist Amy Rose might have been singing her entire life though has truly graced the independent circle in country music. With previous releases of "I Just Want You To Know" and "Redneck Reunion (Party Like A Redneck)" Rose is set to release a brand new video to her brand new single "Sunshine" Friday December 20th at 8 pm EST.
"Sunshine" was released world wide to country radio back in September and continues to climb the independent charts.

MTS Management and Rose announced the news earlier this morning.


For more on Amy Rose, visit the official website here
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Chris Young To Perform On Christmas Special A Home For The Holidays

With so many young children without homes or families get lost in the system get placed in foster care with Home for The Holidays the Dave Thomas Foundation there is hope for these children, the stories that come from them leave ever lasting memories on us all. On Wednesday Dec 18th at 8 pm EST/ 7 pm CT A Home For The Holidays hosted by Celine Dion will air on CBS.
Special guests include country heart throb Chris Young, Ne-Yo and other artists. This special focuses on the stories of children who found hope and families they call home.

for more information and how you can get involved with A Home For The Holidays visit the Dave Thomas Foundation here
Dave Thomas Foundation

In light of this special Chris Young released a statement "I'm so happy that I get to be a part of this TV special, says Chris. "Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of year and my Christmas traditions revolve  around being with family. "I'm excited that this show will enable kids to make those memories for themselves, and that I get to be a part of it".


Young will perform a brand new single from Country Music City Promotions Top 10 albums of 2013, A.M "Who I Am With You" has currently been shipped to country radio and is the follow up to the gold selling hit "Aw Naw".

ACA Winners, The Nights Highlights and More: Predictable

As predictable as it can be the 4th annual American Country Awards had it's hits and misses of the night in Tuesday night's live broadcast from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. Hosts Trace Adkins and Danica Patrick gave a romping night of banter, humerous laughable moments from dressed Vegas showgirls to getting caught race car driving through the Vegas strip from an Elvis imposter posing as a police officer. The nights most highlighted moments sure entertained and brought the audience to their feet. LeAnn Rimes tribute to Pasty Cline didn't leave a dry eye in the house. The emotional performance celebrated Cline's short lived success in country music, it left a staple on Rimes and many others in today's country. The medley included Crazy, Walkin' After Midnight,If You Got Leaving On Your Mind and Sweet Dreams. Performances from Lady Antebellum, Randy Houser, Kellie Pickler and Thomas Rhett were an authentic  mix of traditional and contemporary country as it's stand outs of the night. They may have a way with fans hearts, though Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan ran the show as they were the main attraction, yes it's a fan voted awards show, go figure. Don't shoot the messenger, country music fans are awesome, some however are quite the opposite. In what was memorable of the awards given was presented to Taylor Swift from Olivia Newton John, the ACA World Wide Artist is truly fitting as Swift continues to tour internationally giving back to fans in all countries. Brad Paisley was presented the Video Visionary Artist Award, Paisley is a true visionary and so as it is suitable for the musician. Much of the night was boring though at times interesting as it was. The predictability factor kind of left me wanting to see more in the two hour broadcast.It didn't leave any unpredictable moments, it was simply run of the mill. I say what happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas.
What are your thoughts of the ACAs?




Winners

Artist of The Year Luke Bryan

Artist of The Year: Male  Luke Bryan

Artist of The Year: Female  Miranda Lambert

Artist of The Year Group  Lady Antebellum

Artist of The Year: Breakthrough Artist  Scotty McCreery

Artist of The Year:  New Artist  Florida Georgia Line

Album of The Year:  Based On A True Story Blake Shelton

Single of the Year: Florida Georgia Line "Cruise"

Single of The Year: Male  Blake Shelton "Sure Be Cool If You Did"

Single of the Year: Female  Miranda Lambert "Mama's Broken Heart"

Single of the Year: Group  Lady Antebellum "Downtown"

Single of the Year: New Artist  Florida Georgia Line  "Cruise"

Single of the Year: Breakthrough Artist  Lee Brice  "I Drive Your Truck"

Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration  Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban  "Highway Don't Care"

Touring Artist of The Year  Luke Bryan

Great American Country - Music Video of the Year
Blake Shelton "Sure Be Cool If You Did"

Music Video of the Year: Male Blake Shelton "Sure Be Cool If You Did"

Music Video of the Year: Female  Carrie Underwood  "Blown Away"

Music Video of the Year: Group or Collaboration
Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban  "Highway Don't Care"

Music Video of the Year:  New Artist  Florida Georgia Line  "Cruise"

Song of the Year:  Highway Don't Care" written by, Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, Brad Warren and Brett Warren) performed by Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban

Most Played Radio Track Florida Georgia Line "Cruise"

Most Played Radio Track: Male  Randy Houser  "How Country Feels"

Most Played Radio Track: Female  Miranda Lambert  "Mama's Broken Heart"

Most Played Radio Track: Group  The Band Perry "Better Dig Two"

Most Played Radio Track: New Artist  Florida Georgia Line "Cruise"

Country Music City Promotions Christmas Helping Hands

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No matter what time of year it might be someone out there is either taking their last breath, getting their last meal,  has no shelter or simply needs someone.
Between December 11th through December 31st Country Music City Promotions is stepping forward to bring happiness in someone's life. If you know someone or have someone in your life who's made an impact, made a difference share it with me here at Country Music City Promotions or at the Facebook page Country Music City Promotions. The stories you submit will shed the light and make a a difference. I will submit those stories to Haven of Rest Ministries, The Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, Help Hospitalized Veterans ,Joyce Meyer Ministries & the Rick Warren Foundation along with your donation to Country Music City Promotions.
Country Music City Promotions Christmas Helping Hands is shedding light on you the American people who struggle, arise in tough times and challenges. Your stories  leave an ever lasting impression.
All that you have to do is simply click on the donation button on the side of the home page, any amount big or small, those donations will go to deserving people across the country from The  Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) , Haven of Rest Ministries, The Rick Warren Foundation, Joyce Myer Ministries & food banks. Your donation is helping someone survive to keep on living.
The step you make makes a difference.


To know more on the follow foundations and ministries visit the official websites here

The Haven of Rest Ministries | Serving The Homeless In Northeast Ohio

Information, Awareness and Donations - National Breast Cancer Foundation

Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV)

Joyce Myer Ministries - Home

Daily Hope with Rick Warren
All My Blessings,
Shellie @ Country Music City Promotions

Country Music News This Week

Garth Brooks visits Good Morning America Monday Dec.9th to officially announce and confirm he's heading out on tour in 2014. His brand new album Blame It All On My Roots is out now. To order online visit the official website here  Garth Brooks Official Site
Now that Brooks is back, fans can expect what has brought him to this point in his career, from milestones to the high lights. Garth Brooks is a staple in country music.

Country legend Ray Price has been hospitalized with complications due to battling pancreatic cancer. It is expected to experience symptoms such as this in a recent message posted from long time friend Bill Mack on Facebook. Price is currently stable after going through a tough week. Many prayers to Ray and his family.

Sara Evans has confirmed and announced she will release a brand new album in March 2014. A confirmed date is set for March 4,2014. Her brand new single "Slow Me Down" continues to climb the charts.The yet to be titled album  cover art will be released in the coming month. To download "Slow Me Down" go to iTunes here Slow Me Down Sara Evans  






Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for the latest in country music news and more this week.

Randy Travis Returns To Prime Time Television Holiday Film Christmas on The Bayou

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Randy Travis who's had on going health issues this year due to a stroke he suffered this past summer is currently on going treatment and rehabilitation, surely long before hand Randy filmed a Life Time holiday movie that will air Saturday December 14th at 8 pm EST on the Life Time movie channel Christmas on The Bayou. Christmas isn't Christmas without Randy Travis who's made appearances in holiday films in years past including Christmas Shows and specials.

Christmas on The Bayou synopsis 
Katherine, emotionally scared from a failed marriage plunges herself into a workaholic that soon takes it's toll not only herself, her son as well. Instead of Christmas in a big city decides to go back to her town of Louisiana where her meddling mother becomes the towns match maker. An old admirer comes back into Katherine's life that would complicate things to further her decision to remain where she grew up or in the big city. It proves other wise when Papa Noel convinces Katherine it is the bayou where she belongs.


Also starring;
Hilarie Burton
Tyler Hilton
Ed Asner
Markie Post


Tune in Saturday December 14th at 8 pm EST, for more on the film go to Life Time
Life Time - Christmas on the Bayou

Doug Briney Brings Joy To Nashville Christmas Show Friday December 6th

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Friday December 6th Super Country Cowboy Doug Briney will bring the joy of Christmas to fans for a Nashville Christmas show performed on Stage It, this thirty minute intimate Christmas show is a first for Briney who moved to Nashville from Anchorage, Alaska to Tennessee this past summer. Briney will perform Christmas classics, take questions from fans & more.

Don't miss out on this show,tickets are limited. Join Stage It and purchase a ticket here.

Doug Briney Nashville Christmas

For more on Doug Briney and his music follow on Twitter, Facebook and the official website here @DougBriney   Doug Briney  Doug Briney - Home

ACA's Announce Kellie Pickler, Jake Owen and Lady Antebellum To Performance Line Up

The 2013 ACA's are just a week away, the fan voted awards show will have performances from Kellie Pickler, Jake Owen and Lady Antebellum who have been announced to perform their brand new singles, Little Bit Gypsy, Compass and Days of Gold.Among other performances include Brad Paisley and Sheryl Crow with Darius Rucker. Hosted by Trace Adkins and Danica Patrick the America Country Awards air live from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Nevada Tuesday December 10th at 8 pm.

Voting might be closed, though through December 7th voting remains open for Artist of The Year, vote here ACA VOTE - Sign In



For more news on the American Country Awards visit the official website
ACA News

Lucy Hale Confirms Release Date For New Single

She may be a country new comer though Lucy Hale has been performing since the age of 12, from early on Hale knew what she wanted to do, with a successful career in front of television audiences as Aria Montgomery from the ABC Family hit drama Pretty Little Liars Hale is ready, currently crossing the country on her first radio tour and rising star showcases Lucy Hale reveals tracks from her debut album "Goodbye Gone", "Kiss Me", "From The Backseat", "Nervous Girl" and "You Sound Good To Me". Sounds good to me, and coming from Hale she'll make the transition from television actress to country music star with the luck of her loyal fan base already in tact. The announcement of her new single "You Sound Good To Me" was talked about at the 94.9 FM WQMX Rising Star Showcase just last month and now it's confirmed "You Sound Good To Me" is set to be released January 7,2014 with it's album to follow. Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for more on Lucy Hale in the coming months.

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Lucy Hale

December's Country Music Releases

It's that time of year of holiday cheer and Christmas classics, songs we grew up with, while many of us are playing and listening to Christmas music the new single from Craig Campbell arrive Monday December 2nd and Brad Paisley arrive December 9th.

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Campbell's recent single "Outta My Head" was a fan favorite and now with his new single "Keep Them Kisses Comin'" Craig will keep on bringing us hits. Written by Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip Keep Them Kisses Comin' has the country sound down pat.
Download the single now on Amazon here
Craig Campbell Keep Them Kisses Comin' MP3 Download


Want to know more about Craig Campbell visit Craig's artist page on Bigger Picture Group  Bigger Picture Group Artist Craig Campbell

Brad Paisley hasn't lost his thunder with the charted singles "Beat This Summer", "American Saturday Night and "Southern Comfort Zone from Paisley's most diverse album to date Wheel House. Paisley's return with a brand new single "The Mona Lisa" paints the picture of beauty and southern goodness. It's uptempo sound gives good vibes. You'll be rocking out. 


Download the new single The Mona Lisa on Amazon
Brad Paisley The Mona Lisa MP3 Download