Jana Kramer Takes Canton,Ohio To New Heights At Pro Football Hall Of Fame Ribs Burn-Off Concert

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As we approach summer ending football season is beginning with festivities and events during Pro Football Hall of Fame week in North East Ohio's Stark County region of Canton,Ohio.  During the annual festivities in Canton artists and acts come from across the country to perform through out the weeks events. On the very last day of July, Thursday evening's nightly concert welcomed actress, rising country star Jana Kramer who's most notably recognized from the popular CW hit show One Tree Hill. Kramer who released her self titled debut album in 2012 received a gold certification within the year and topped the charts with her first single "Why Ya Wanna" with the follow up singles "Whiskey" and  "I Hope It Rains" all performed during the  hour and a half set, including "Goodbye California" and "I Won't Give Up" from the album. Miss Kramer's enthusiastic charm, yet potty mouth brought a wide diversity of fans young and old out to the Stark County Fair's Ribs Burn-Off to hear the voice music row calls electrifying, a twist of country and alternative rock combined. Jana's presence was known during the opening performance of "We Will Rock You" getting the crowd hyped to sing along.Early on Jana and her band joked how wonderful the air smelled of BBQ. "I'll love you forever if you can get me a slab of ribs", she explains. Kramer's alternate ego stands corrected during the performance, covering Alanis Morrisette's "You Oughta Know",  the sultry angst suits Jana's musical styling. Among the mix of  cover tracks from Shania Twain, Gnarls Barkley and Garth Brooks it was however the cover of Lorde's "Royals" that truly struck a cord with fans, myself included. The deeply dark beautifully written song broke records earlier this year becoming the fastest rising single to date in Billboard history. Jana's cover of "Royals" blew all exception out the window for the budding country star who masterfully sang it to Lorde vocally. Jokingly enough someone from the audience brought Kramer her wish of some delicious ribs to her. "Mmm, these are so good, thank you for these", she said. Jana jokingly laughs, "Should I give the band some?" The standing crowd encourages her and through out the set pauses to feed her fellow guitarists. At one moment during the show Kramer  receives the loudest boo from the crowd explaining she's a Michigander, originally from Michigan moved to LA when first starting out in her career. "I'm just a mid west girl, I was like a fish out of water, I don't wear high heels on the beach", she explains. "I'll always be a mid west girl". The most enduring moment through out the set Jana taking selfies with the crowd of fans showing love in all directions. "On this next song I want all of you to pull out your phones and put it on reverse mode, the side you see yourself. This song means so much and really puts things in perspective. This is LOVE  out now at radio."  Giving fan love through the standing crowd, lights were flashing and smiles grinning. Every fan wanted their moment with Jana. Exciting enough Kramer announced her brand new album will soon be released, looking at a possible late September early October release. Kramer previewed several to be included on the sophomore album performing "Don't Touch My Radio", "Pop That Bottle" and "All That I've Got To Give". Leaving the show on a high note Kramer's encore performance of her debut single "Why Ya Wanna" had the crowd singing every note every word. "You ROCK Canton,Ohio!", she exclaims. "I want to see all your beautiful love, I want to meet you I'll be signing after the show."  Jana Kramer certainly rocked Canton,Ohio in style and in flare wearing a brightly pink top,leopard print spanx with her rockin' heel boots. Kramer didn't disappoint and gained new fans across North East Ohio.

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Barefoot Inc.

Bucky Covington's  BUZZIN' has all of music row talking. On the decision to move into independent territory last year Covington's  new music and album coming later this year is right on track. BUZZIN' is a feel good summer time song that will have you rocking along. Download the new single now available on iTunes and Amazon.







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Lady Antebellum is taking a new approach on their newly released single "Bartender" and with any indication their highly anticipated forth coming album fans will have a hard time sitting still waiting. Get the new single now on iTunes and Amazon download. 

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Kristen Kelly may still be a new comer to some, though the Lorena, TX native's vocal power and conviction sum up a true vocalist. Hitting the mark as straight country with a rock twist. Most noted for her recent singles "Ex- Old Man", "He Loves To Make Me Cry" and "Miss Me" returns with a brand new single "Kiss By Kiss"


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Jana Kramer is most known from the hit CW teen drama One Tree Hill, TV and film, the born actress released her debut album more than a year ago, spawning the gold top 20 hit "Why Ya' Wanna" and the last single from the album "Whiskey". Though haven't heard from her much since then has returned with new music for her larger than life fan base. 
"Love" is Kramer's newest single out today 5/27/14





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Jana Kramer Brings Her Flare To Online STAGE IT Show: The Live Recap

In her first live online Stage It show Jana Kramer brought laughter and harmony and band member guitarist Jesse Tripplett  on Monday night's July 15,2013 Stage It show. Kramer performed numerous songs from her self titled debut album including new songs that will appear on her sophomore album coming early next year. Jana's delightful laugh,clowning around and bringing in her soon to be hubby and country rocker Brantley Gilbert. Jana encouraged fans to tip 5000 points to see Brantley and only one fan did, fan, friend and Jana follower Kenny was the night's biggest tipper of 5000, that is pure devotion. Fans requested out of the gates at the start of the show "Whiskey", this country favorite has the country flavor and flare. Kramer was absolutely excited for this first time Stage It show she could barely contain herself. One song in particular however I wasn't familiar with and also a fan request "When Your Lonely". Among the highlights, improv singing of the Nation Wide Insurance jingle from Jesse, Deniece Williams"Let's Hear It For The Boy" and Sheryl Crow's "All I Wanna Do".  The laughter kept on rolling on from the 45 minute show, yes, it went past the encore performance, Kramer is much on the go and it sure shows. For One Tree Hill fans Kramer performed " I Don't Give Up", yet again another song I'm not so familiar with. Performing an acoustic version of "California" was simply flawless, Kramer's vocals clearly shine. From new material Jana performed "That's Hot", this summer time song will get any fan in the summer time mood, the rowdy yet catchy lyrics will having you singing along in no time at all. The sweet yet sassy "Darlin" also new showcases Kramer's playful side with lots of attitude. Unfortunately one song Jana wanted to performed wasn't allowed from Stage It due to it's content, that is understandable. Wrapping it up for the night's show Encore's of "Why Ya Wanna" and the brand new single released "I Hope It Rains", as the happy go lucky, yet spunky Kramer jumps through out performance of "I Hope It Rains". Kramer thanked her fans blowing them a kiss and to request and vote for "I Hope It Rains", the video's release to +CMT  today.
Jana Kramer sure has a whole lot of country in her in all that she sings, it's contemporary, sassy and just plain good ole fun.

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New Country Music In 2013

Jana Kramer and Jerrod Niemann have their sights set on videos for their current singles "Whiskey" and "Only God Could Love You More" already in the new year, the official "Whiskey" premiere is here from  +Rolling Stone
Jana Kramer Whiskey PREMIERE  while Jerrod's "Only God Could Love You More" lyrics video will tide you over until it's official premiere seen here 
Jerrod Niemann Only God Could Love You More (LYRICS VIDEO)

In other music news Eric Church releases his new single to radio this month from his critically acclaimed Cheif album "Like Jesus Does" January 22,2013 while Miranda Lambert's new single "Mama's Broken Heart" went to country radio today January 14,2013. Blake Shelton's new single to country radio is the  #1 most added  to country radio 
"Sure Be Cool If You Did", I say Blake is set on speed control into the new year. 

Country's Casey James, Maggie Rose and Sarah Darling continue to soar with their singles "Crying On A Suitcase", "I Ain't Your Mama" and "Home To Me", these gains in country aircheck are astounding! 

Randy Houser's "How Country Feels" has taken leaps and bounds, I must say this is how country feels!! Country music fans will have much more to look forward to when Houser's new album hits store's January 22,2013.

Dustin Lynch gives us his new single "She Cranks My Tractor", here's to some good ole country in this modern world of country music.

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Jana Kramer Lights Up Stage At Ohio's Dusty Armadillo

Jana Kramer is as sweet and sassy as she is all country, the Michigan native sounds more of a southern native than a midwesterner. Jana shows her truest colors as an artist and entertainer and it certainly showed throughout her live hour long set Saturday night
January 5th at the #1 concert venue Dusty Armadillo in Rootstown, Ohio.

Kramer's spunk and wit oozes appeal, with that in mind Jana didn't disappoint performing songs from her self titled debut album that was just released 6 months ago, the first single "Why Ya Wanna" went gold and earned her a spot as one of the top 100 singles of 2012. Kramer's current single "Whiskey" gives fans what to look for in the coming months ahead. Performances of Whiskey and Why Ya Wanna had the crowd roaring, although went on through out the night past show time.  

The diversity Kramer delivers is well sure to get any country music fan in the mood, and did, performances of Sheryl Crow's "All I Wanna Do" and JoDee Messina's "Bye Bye" were not a far stretch from her own tracks, infact Jana's performance of  "All I Wanna Do" seamed more of paying homage to Crow, no imitation necessary. With the kiss off to Messina's "Bye Bye" Jana gave it and the crowd loved it. If I say so myself don't mess with Jana she'll stick it right to you. Among the performances, it was the medley of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" and "Run Baby Run" that showcased Kramer's more modern side, band mate Trey Hill plays to Kramer's more edgier vibe, these two feed off well among other band mates and keyboard, vocalist, guitarist Michael Hughes. I say this band meshes well together, it's a perfect fit.

Jana's high energy performance of "Free Fallen" was the highlight throughout the set, there was no doubt of crowd interaction as it clearly was. Kramer's performances of " King of Apology", Goodbye California, "I Hope It Rains" and "One of The Boys" made it all that much sweeter for fans who knew most lyrics to each track. I must admit, only those familiar to me were most recognizable. 

Jana Kramer is surely on the right track in her music career only setting the path for longevity, as it should be. Jana remains humble who greatly appreciates the fan support, country music has truly embraced her. Country Music City Promotions will continue to support Jana. 



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2012 Year End Review

As we look back in country music of 2012 it was still dominating most radio stations, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert reigned the charts, Dierks Bentley and Kellie Pickler gave us the most traditional country albums, rising artists Kip Moore and Casey James proved their hard work pays off and Little Big Town experiences the biggest highlight of their careers, paying your dues in this industry is years in the making.

During the first half of the year Kellie Pickler released her most highly anticipated album 100 Proof and what was receieved was the most refreshing sound in country music. The traditional classic honky tonk feel good vibe made leaps and bounds from the ever catchy "Unlock That Honky Tonk" to "Where's Tammy Wynette", the title track "100 Proof" gave us the real Kellie Pickler at her finest. The small town country girl from Albemarle, North Carolina has music row talking and country music noticed, Country Weekly's  senior editor Tammy Ragusa tells us " We haven't heard the last from her, this girl is going places", she tells fans live on +Country Music Chat ~ #CMchat+ Year End Review.  Kellie Pickler knows her directions and will prove longevity in her career. 100 Proof is the must have album of 2012.

Dierks Bentley tapped into what was the most promising of his career after releasing an album that could have well been put on the back burner, needless to say Bentley went ahead and delivered. "Home" went on to shine and win all on it's own, the title track "Home" reminded folks what America is all about. Dierks went on to release 4 hit singles "Am I The Only One", "5-1-5-0", "Tip It On Back" and "Home". Bentley's bluegrass, country soul and twang is truly infectious.  The Grammy nominated Bentley released a 5 song EP Country and Cold Cans and introduced his fan base to new country from Brantley Gilbert to Thomas Rhett. In 2013 Dierks will co headline with Miranda Lambert on a 33 date Locked and Reloaded tour. There is simply no place like home for Dierks Bentley.

New comers Kip Moore and Casey James may have started their country music paths quite differently however their country sound has the ladies jumping for joy.  What many may not know Kip Moore is more than an artist and performer, he in fact is a songwriter among things who has written with other artists of the field from fellow friend of Thompson Square Keifer Thompson to songwriter,producer Brett James, I say Kip Moore keeps the music flowing. Moore debuted his first solo effort as a singer songwriter with "Up All Night" that has spawned the mega hit "Somethin' Bout A Truck" and rising hit "Beer Money". I say give us more of Kip Moore.



Many American Idol followers will remember Casey James from the hit FOX reality TV program who came in third place in season 9, James went on to release his self titled debut Casey James that gave us the hits "Let's Don't Call It A Night" and "Crying On A Suitcase". James is a triple threat, musician, songwriter, entertainer and humanitarian. Casey and the Casey James band have become the most welcoming group to participate for such great causes who have raised more than $15,000 for +St. Jude Children's Research Hospital this past November for No Shave November. James continues to reach out to special causes including St. Jude, Wounded Warrior Project and others. There is no limit to what Casey James can do. Skies the limit for the mutli-talented .

Kip Moore's "Up All Night" and Casey James self titled albums are must have albums of 2012.  Country radio keeps Moore and James fans well pleased in rotation. 

 Out of the pearly gates of Hollywood and into country music Jana Kramer beat the odds of Hollywood meets country who gave people something to talk about earlier this year, Jana went on to debut her first album, her first single "Why Ya' Wanna" became a fast fan favorite and country radio took notice of it,Why Ya' Wanna went on to become gold certified. The One Tree Hill star balances film and TV with her growing music career. Kramer's second single "Whiskey" truly showcases a down to earth country girl at heart who knows a thing or two when it comes to delivering a performance. You can't take the country out of Hollywood, or is it Hollywood out of the country. Kramer is a delight and loves her fans more than anything, I say Jana fans will want more Kramer in 2013.





2012 has been the year for artists Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Eric Church to name a few. Miranda's Four The Record album has won Lambert numerous awards for "Over You" written by Miranda and husband Blake Shelton, that song means the world to Miranda and Blake, to win awards for sharing such a personal story with the world has been a little bittersweet for the reigning CMA female vocalist and ACA winner. Blake Shelton himself has had a year full of highs that would include winning the coveted CMA Entertainer of The Year award among releasing his most personal album to date Red River Blue that has landed Blake a Grammy nomination for his single "Over". Miranda herself landed a grammy nomination for best country album for, Four The Record, it's been an unbeatable year for Blake and Miranda. 
Throughout the summer of 2012 Little Big Town took the biggest splash in their career's chart topping the year with their multi platinum hit "Pontoon" from their 5th studio album Tornado, Jimi, Karen, Kimberly and Phillip have blown through country radio and country music fans and industry peers jumped on board to help celebrate with the group on this huge milestone. Little Big Town went on to win 3 coveted CMA awards for Pontoon, ACA Awards and landed them a grammy nomination. Tornado has swept Little Big Town in new territory and it's well deserving for the group. 
Eric Church might beat to a different drummer and well what has come of it, his most critically acclaimed album Chief that has brought us the hit singles "Springsteen", Creepin", "Homeboy" and "Drink In My Hand". Church who toured most of the year is feeling the accolades pile up who won the ACA with writers Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell for Springsteen, the CMA for Album of The Year for Chief and recently grammy nominated for Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song for Springsteen. I say Church has a good gripe on things.
Who else has had a big year in country music, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, these Georgia men have a lot going for themselves. Bryan dominated country radio as did Aldean for that matter and the awards, those accolades are so sweet for Luke Bryan who took home the most ACA's, I say Luke Bryan keep on beaming with that 100 watt smile. Jason Aldean who toured feverishly throughout the year released a record breaking milestone in his career with the new album Night Train that not only dominated in record sales, also in digital sales. For Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean they'll keep on truckin'. 
Country legend, yes, icon, yes, George Strait the man who's inspired many of today's artists has undoubtedly been in the limelight in 2012, who I have to point out has been named more times in Country Weekly than I can count. Obviously, Strait keeps on the straight and narrow touring the country who continues to bring his southern twang to adoring fans. The biggest story of the year was in fact Mr. Strait announcing he will hang up his cowboy boots in late 2013, the final tour might not send George off into the sunset, he's leaving memories behind for those who have followed his career. 

As I leave you with this in 2012, country music still rings on and not far into the distance. We will hear much more diversity in 2013. 

Country Music Fans Requests In Their Hands

Fall is in full bloom and the hits keep on churning from Jana Kramer, Kristy Lee Cook, Jerrod Niemann, Craig Campbell and Thompson Square, there's more to come on that note with only a month and half yet before we reign in a new year. Country music is more versatile these days and it clearly shows. Of these songs "Whiskey", "Airborne Ranger Infantry", "Only God Could Love You More, "Outta My Head" and "If I Didn't Have You" are the songs you want to hear on your favorite country radio station or online, don't wait a single minute. Head over to Nashville Country Club and poll the songs weekly here at
Nashville Country Club among the legion of other artist singles on country radio now, Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Steve Holy, Sarah Darling and Maggie Rose. Requests don't stop there, at Nixa Country fans can request songs they don't normally hear on country radio, Nixa Country plays the song or songs you want to hear,need I say more? Request today at Nixa Country Nixa Country Official Website
You the fans are in control what you want to hear on country radio, this is your country civic duty! Country Music City Promotions approved!

The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann, Jana Kramer and Thompson Square New Singles To Country Radio

The Band Perry's sophomore efforts will mark high anticipation for fans in the coming months,expect the album for a spring release. In the mean time, the new single "Better Dig Two" is available on all formats, radio and digital.

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Jerrod Niemann releases his follow up single "Only God Could Love You More" from his Free The Music album to radio and digital download. This is one of those songs Jerrod felt compelled to write with fellow writers Lee Brice and Jon Stone. Only God Could Love You More is a well orchestrated piece.
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Thompson Square isn't slowing down any time soon, after a string of hits from their debut album and recently crowned CMA winners. Thompson Square have returned with their long awaited single "If I Didn't Have You" now available on radio and digital download.
Download " If I Didn't Have You" today!
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Still new to the country music scene, Jana Kramer has quite appeal to country music listeners, her debut single "Why Ya' Wanna" was a run away hit this past summer. Her new single out now on country radio Whiskey certainly measures up in the fast pace of  country/pop contemporary. Whiskey will remind country listeners what country is, 
it is that song.
Get a little Whiskey on digital download today!

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