Country Music Reigns The Grammy's

Of all award shows the Grammy's bring out the best of the best or the worst of the worst in all music genre's, so who sparkled and fizzled at the 56th annual Grammy Awards Sunday January 26th? Country music pulled the reigns,  the nights best performances came from country music itself, Keith Urban performing his newest single "Cop Car", Taylor Swift's performance of "All Too Well" received a standing ovation that left me applauding the young star, Swift's on stage presence and conviction was inviting to watch.  Icon country stars Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard and Blake Shelton giving audiences a traditional collaboration of "Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" and "Okie From Muskokie". Miranda Lambert and Billy Joel Armstrong paid tribute to the late Phil Everly who passed earlier this past year performing "When Will I Be Loved". The big highlight came from Kacey Musgraves who gave a performance so proud country music is singing on.
Hunter Hayes may have just entered new territory performing a brand new song anyone of any age can relate to. The hits and misses of the Grammy's might have been a blur if you didn't catch them in the 3 hour live telecast.
The nights winners surprised me in more ways than any other predictable awards show. I can honestly say have never heard of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis who were the night's top winners, among "Royals" singer Lorde. Country music saved the Grammy's this year. Thank you Country music!
For the entire list of winners in the country music, Americana,  & bluegrass categories get them here, for all winners visit Grammy.com
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Winners

Best Country Album  Same Trailer Different Park  Kacey Musgraves

Best Country Solo Performance  Wagon Wheel Darius Rucker

Best Country Duo/Group Performance  From This Valley The Civil Wars

Best Country Song  Merry Go Round   Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves and Josh Osborne, songwriters (Kacey Musgraves)

Best American Roots Song  Love Has Come For You  Edie Brickell and Steve Martin, songwriters (Steve Martin and Edie Brickell)

Best Americana Album  Old Yellow Moon Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell

Best Bluegrass Album The Streets of Baltimore  Del McCoury Band 

Best Folk Album  My Favorite Picture of You  Guy Clark

A Look Back In 2012

Looking back in 2012 has been a wild ride in country music, country music fans all over go to their favorite sites for the latest news on their favorite artist and vote and request their favorite country songs. For the past couple of weeks I took over at +Country Music Chat ~ #CMchat+  to post on what are the songs of 2012, breakthrough artists of 2012 and more. You the country music fan keep busy year round and I'm paying homage to you the fan. Casey James fans have had a stellar year keeping up with the busy touring schedule Casey James has had, I say you are the light to Casey's growing career. Kip Moore fans are especially grateful, after all +Kip Moore has grown more popular with each single release, I'm talking about "Somethin' Bout A Truck" and "Beery Money" from his Up All Night Album, an album must have of 2012.  Country icon George Strait, what can I say, fans are crazy for him. You can't go wrong with a George Strait classic, I'm talking about "All My Exes Live In Texas" to " I Saw God Today". Many new artists emerged in 2012 and many who were gone for awhile came back in a big way. Gary Allan returned with a new album and a single made for the history books "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)", not only did fans see a huge transition in Allan, Gary himself took on material that will forever touch people.  +Toby Keith  took on America and on every day people. Toby brought his A game, released a slew of hits and a new album Hope On The Rocks. Toby's heart serves the all American and the USO.  I'm proud to American!!!
We can't count out our fellow female artists, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood were the most dominating female forces in 2012, Taylor Swift fans, Carrie fans did battle on the charts and in country radio along with Miranda fans, and well I must say +Reba McEntire  and +Dolly Parton served country music and their fans, from Dolly releasing her book Dream More Celebrate The Dreamer In You, an international tour, taking part in many projects and film, Joyful Noise to so much more. Reba wrapped up touring duties with George Strait, joined a number of festivals and began production on her new TV show Malibu Country. I say Reba and Dolly have had a fabulous 2012!! +Vince Gill and +Rascal Flatts fans were overcome with the achievements Vince and and the Flatts received, earning them stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame among touring throughout the year. So where does that leave our rising artists? Right here at Country Music City Promotions,some of the rising talent to come from Nashville or out of Nashville have been interviewed here, from +Shy Blakeman +Madonna Nash +Sarah Darling Maggie Rose, Taria and Alaska artist Doug Briney. Whether you're from the snow belts of Anchorage to North Carolina, Texas to Nashville country fans come from around the world.
Where can you find the music?, Facebook, Twitter, i-Tunes, Amazon and more.
Requesting your favorite music come in all formats to online voting and requesting, to call-in to your favorite radio station. Some of the best known sources are right from  

Nashville Country Club
http://nashvillecountryclub.com/ 

NIXA Country
NIXA Country Official Website 

CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan 

CMT Country Music Television 

GAC 

After Midnite with Blair Garner 

WQMX Your Station Your Country! 

99.5 WGAR - 99-5 Cleveland's Country! 855-222-0995



2012 was the year of country music and will be in years to come.
Country Music City Promotions is proud of country music and it's country music fans.

Country Artists Win At 2012 American Music Awards

On Sunday evening in Los Angeles, CA country went rock with the 40th Annual American Music Awards where Taylor Swift fans voted Taylor Country's Female Artist, Luke Bryan took home the trophy for Country Male Artist, Lady Antebellum for Favorite Band Duo or Group and Carrie Underwood for favorite Country Album.The fan voted awards show gave us many highlights, including performances from Swift and Underwood.
Relive the moments again!

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Taylor Swift "I Knew You Were Trouble"

Carrie Underwood "Two Black Cadillacs"

  

New Releases In October

The long wait for Faith Hill fans to hear new music is well in sight as Faith set's to release her new single "American Heart" starting September 30th via twitter with the radio release date for Monday October 1st. "American Heart" will pull on your heart, look for "American Heart" to make a huge impact digitally and in country radio.
Little Big Town has had a year of great accomplishments, their multi platinum "Pontoon" has soared for their growing career, with the recent release of their new album Tornado  Little Big Town fans will have a new single, Tornado has been set as the next single from the album of the same name. Tornado goes to radio Monday October 1st.
The trend seems pretty clear, country radio releases from Faith Hill, Little Big Town and others Taylor Swift and Zac Brown Band on Monday October 1,2012.  Zac Brown Band follows up with their new single  "Goodbye In Her Eyes" from their Uncaged album. Taylor Swift releases her follow up from her first single "Never Ever Getting Back Together" and in due time for the release of her 4th studio album Red dropping October 22nd. "Begin Again" will certainly be another hit for Swift.
The month of October is shaping up well in country music.

Stay tune for the latest in country music right here at Country Music City Promotions.

New Album Releases This Fall Season

As the fall season approaches us we find ourselves renewed and ready for new music from the most successful country artists on the scene right now whether they are more contemporary or traditional honky tonk, there is something for every country fan. The holidays are starting early for Blake Shelton and Lady Antebellum with the release of their first Christmas albums, Blake is bringing us his sultry all man physic while Lady Antebellum will give us harmony and peace. Jason Aldean returns with a follow up from his successful My Kinda Party album with "Night Train" where as Taylor Swift is seeing Red, the intensity will burn through for Taylor Swift fans.
Get on board with these new albums, pre-orders are accepted on Amazon.

Blake Shelton is having a good time on his first Christmas album two months before the Christmas season starts. The holidays are always brighter with Blake, the hunter, rough around the edges all man, all attitude fella. There's a sweet soft side, the interior lies within. Get cozy with Blake!

 Blake Shelton "Cheers, It's Christmas" 

release date  October 2,2012

Pre-order on Amazon here
Amazon Blake Shelton Cheers, It's Christmas"

Jason Aldean "Night Train" release date October 16,2012
Pre-Order on Amazon here
Amazon Jason Aldean Night Train 









Taylor Swift "Red" release date October 22,2012
Pre-Order on Amazon here
Amazon Taylor Swift Red

 The first Christmas album by Lady Antebellum drops two months before the Christmas season begins,just in time for Lady A. fans to get in the mood, the spirit of Christmas.
I hear bells ringing already!

Lady Antebellum "On This Winters Night"
 release date Oct 22,2012
Pre-Order on Amazon here
Amazon Lady Antebellum On This Winters Night

Country Artists Make Appearances

Our favorite country artists are taking over making a round of appearances,tune in to see the great Randy Travis, Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland and more,updates to come. Casey James is making rounds during the week of his debut release,find all that you are looking for on Casey right here at Country Music City Promotions.




Wednesday March 21,2012 Randy Travis C-Hosts with Hoda on The Today Show at 11:00am eastern on NBC.
Did you miss the entire show? visit NBC.com to see the entire program.




Wednesday March 21,2012  Casey James debuts "Let's Don't Call It A Night" on The Ellen Degeneres Show on NBC at 4:00pm EST.

Thursday March 22nd  The Secret Sisters join the line up on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC at 11:35pm eastern
So many of us forget to set our DVR's for late night programming,like myself. We can now watch the program right from the web site or on youtube,funny little thing about today's technology.

 Friday March 23rd  Taylor Swift stops by to see Kelly Ripa on Live with Kelly at 9:00am on ABC
Did you miss the show? visit ABC.com and watch the online video of today's program.

Friday March 23rd Kellie Pickler takes over on The Today Show filling in for Kathie Lee Gifford as Co-Host of the day on NBC at 11:00am eastern
Miss today's show?,visit NBC.com to see the complete show from start to finish.

Tuesday March 27th Sugarland will perform with Matt Nathanson on Dancing With The Stars Result show at 9:00pm eastern on ABC

Tuesday April 3rd Rascal Flatts will perform on Dancing With The Stars Results Show
at 9:00pm eastern.

Thursday  April 5th  Kellie Pickler heads back where it all began 7 years ago to the American Idol stage on FOX,  live!  American Idol Results Show at 8pm eastern

Thursday April 26,2012 Dolly Parton visits The Revolution on ABC at 2pm eastern standard time.

Friday April 27,2012 Dolly Parton take 2 with The Revolution on ABC at 2pm eastern standard time.

Tuesday May 1,2012 Lady Antebellum with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am eastern standard time.

Tuesday May 1, 2012 Lee Brice stops by to perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno at  11:35pm eastern standard time

Wednesday May 2,2012 Kellie Pickler, Laura Bell Bundy, Joey & Rory on Days Jobs on GAC at 10pm eastern standard time

GAC- Day Jobs

Wenesday May 2,2012 stay up late with Lady Antebellum as they stop by the NBC studios with Jimmy Fallon on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at 12:30am

Tuesday May 8,2012 Lady Antebellum will perform on The Voice  Live Finale at 9:00pm EST on NBC

Friday May 11,2012 rising artist Kip Moore makes his debut on Live! with Kelly on ABC at 9am EST. Check your local listings for times in your area.

Tuesday May 15,2012 Carrie Underwood will perform during the live result show on Dancing With The Stars on ABC at 9pm EST

May 23,2012 Reba McEntire joins Skylar Laine on American Idol Finale on FOX at 8:00pm EST, performs the hit "Turn On The Radio"




Stay tune for continued updates, videos of show appearances will come available for those who missed a show. Country Music City Promotions keeps fans up to date.

It's Raining Country

It's raining country,I can't emphasize it enough. There's a little something for everyone and anyone who listens,watches the videos,requests the songs and buys the music. Here's the newest, latest in country music.
Visit CMT,GAC, YouTube, & the artists Facebook pages to get the music, to view the videos. Post your comments and enjoy some fantastic country music.

Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars "Safe and Sound"

Thompson Square "Glass"

Lady Antebellum "Dancin' Away With My Heart"

Miranda Lambert "Over You"

Julie Roberts "Whiskey and You"

Keith Urban "For You"

Rascal Flatts "Banjo"

Craig Morgan "This Ole Boy"

Josh Turner "Time Is Love"

Country Strong At 54th Annual Grammy Awards



What you might have missed from the 54th Annual Grammy awards would have had jaws dropping or maybe not. To sum it up in these words, country music did reign the show. Country Legend and icon Glenn Campbell took to the stage in what would be his last television appearance due to Alzhiemer's which he was diagnoised with last year. The Band Perry and Blake Shelton made the tribute performance a memorable moment for Glenn, one of the biggest highlights of the night, it left the crowd in a standing ovation. Taylor Swift took to the stage to perform her mega hit "Mean" which won for Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song, while Lady Antebellum's album "Own The Night" won for Best Country Album. Newcomers The Civil Wars were the night's biggest surprise winning for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Folk Album for "Barton Hollow". Other winners include Levon Helm "Ramble at The Ryman" for Best Americana Album, Alison Krauss & Union Station "Paper Airplain" for Best Bluegrass Album,  and Tedeschi Trucks Band, "Revelator" for Best Blues Album. In other on stage performances Jason Aldean made quite a splash with Kelly Clarkson on their huge hit "Don't You Wanna Stay", absolutely captivating while Carrie Underwood had a jazzy moment with Tony Bennett. Want to relive these moments and to see the full list of winners from the live telecast of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards visit Grammy.com Grammy.com

Young Country

Young country is all over radio airwaves these days and we like to thank Taylor Swift for inspiring young girls and boys all over the world for it. Not so long ago Lauren Alania was just a young

15 yr.old ready to start high school but that all changed once she opened those American Idol doors and well, we can say the rest is history;wait right there, Alaina was thrust into the limelight fast on her American Idol journey just over a year ago. Since those days have past Lauren Alaina released her debut album "Wildflower" and two hit singles "Like My Mother Does" and "Georgia Peaches". Lauren has been seen all over promoting her debut album while still finishing high school, that's a lot to handle for a 17 yr.old. With the guided advice from Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift, Lauren Alania is keeping her head up. What's next for Lauren Alania,well I know for sure she'll be graduating high school while touring with Jason Aldean on his My Kinda Party 2012 tour. Want to see Lauren on tour this year,you can visit Ticketmaster and Lauren's official web site for dates Lauren Alaina Official Web Site

19 year old Katie Armiger is no stranger on the stage,Armiger was just 16 when she got her start in country music and since then has released 3 albums, I can say from word of mouth Armiger is down right easy going and super friendly,the sweetest ever songstress of hit's such as "Leaving Home", "Best Days Ever", "Scream" and "Kisse Me Now" actually got her start through myspace, myspace launched Armiger's career. Katie knew early on what it would take and although it's been a slow steady rise she's handled the transition well. For more on Katie Armiger visit her official web site right here, Katie Armiger



Country's Women of 2011

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What do Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood have in common? These three ladies of country music have had a big year in 2011. Despite being out the spotlight for most of 2011, Carrie Underwood still sparkled on red carpet arrivals for many events and impressed fans on the collaborative efforts on Brad Paisley's latest album with the song "Remind Me"sending heatwaves through radio airplay being the most played song of 2011 and if that wasn't enough Carrie can add most beautiful to the list,making her Country's Most Beautiful Woman,and that's not all word has it Carrie has finished recording her 4th studio album and is expected for a 2012 release.
Miranda Lambert is on fire these days and what a year it's been, she's country music's reigning CMA Female Vocalist, Miranda even partnered with good friends Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley; the trio is better known as the Pistol Annies. The Annies debuted their album and went number 1 in it's first week release. Better yet Miranda tied the knot to the one and only Blake Shelton. This duo is the "IT"couple of country music these days,fans can't get enough of Miranda and Blake,and for the record Miranda released her 4th studio released album "Four The Record". I'd say Lambert-Shelton has a lot to be smiling about these days.
The unstoppable Taylor Swift made the books in 2011 as Entertainer of The Year and Billboard's Artist of the Year what a feat for the 22 yr.old. Swift toured the world relentlessly giving back to the fans and giving what she gives best, an electrifying performance every night to sold out crowds. That is not all, Taylor began writing for her next album throughout the crazy year of touring, which Swift is describing and hinting to fans as her most personal to date. Miss Swift is truly evolving into a beautiful woman before our eyes and ears, as we once remember Taylor's first #1 hit "Tim McGraw" in 2006.
Miranda, Carrie and Taylor will splash into 2012 on a big note and fans of these ladies will want to catch all the action.

The Year In Country Music 2011



As we come to a close on 2011 let's look back on what was the best year ever in country music. Jason Aldean is rising to country music fame,but don't let that fool you, the My Kinda Party artist is soaking in what was the best year ever for him, his family and band. Winner of CMA's album of the year and musicial event of the year and ACA winner of album of the year. The party is just getting started, Aldean will ring in the new year on his first headling tour.2012 will prove to be another fantastic year for Jason Aldean and fans. Let's get the party started!

Taylor Swift keeps breaking charts and breaking hearts,not figurativly speaking. Swift still shows us how to run a business,this savy business woman released her own fragrance Wonderstruck, toured the world and still manages to keep a level head through it all. It's no wonder she's CMA's entertainer of the year and Billboards Artist of the year.This birthday girl will have a lot to celebrate on her 22nd birthday December 13th. In 2012 Ms. Swift will bring new music to her fans and has recently released a new song titled "Ours", a video for the song has recently been released to all major outlets. Taylor is all smiles these days.

Kellie Pickler, she's caught the eye of many and it shows, the recent newlywed, Mrs. Jacobs has been on the radar on many Christmas specials this holiday season and landed a role on the CW's 90210.
Picker-Jacobs is releasing her highly anticipated 3rd album January 24,2012 "100 Proof" and 2012 will be the year of the pickle. Pickler has toured 4 years with service of the USO, she is highly active and will surely make plans to ring in the new year with yet another tour overseas for our military men and women. For any updates and information on Kellie Pickler visist her official web site at The Official Kellie Pickler site and at Kellie Pickler Fans Site & Forum

Faith Hill is ready to make it back into country music after 6 years, the new single "Come Home" was released just this past November, fans can currently download the song on i-tunes. Hill will have new music and a new album to hit shelves in mid 2012. Lots of faith to come for all.

Rising star Sunny Sweeney has shown us the Texas honky tonker she is. Her debut album "Concrete" recieved rave reviews this year and is becoming a fast rising album in country music unless Scotty McCreey teen crazed fans pass it by.Not a chance,there's a lot of sun in Sunny's corner.

Rodney Atkins has found the beaten path in his career,the take the back road artist has flourshed musically and artistically in 2011. Atkins' music has speaken volumes to his fans, Farmer's Daughter, If Your Going Through Hell and Take The Back Road have all made an impact on those who follow the artist and his music.

Martina McBride and pro-active Breast Cancer Supporter released her 11th studio recorded album this year,she's been an embassador and leader for many beyond her music. Her voice is powerful for so much more. That true sense of self truly shows.


All of these artists and more,one I would not leave out, Toby Keith,the Red Solo Cup USO supporter and musician has paved the wave throughout the years. Keith is very much so our country music artist of the decade.

New Music Week

New in music this week, Taylor Swift, Jake Owen, Brantley Gilbert all release new music videos for their latest single releases. To the see these new videos visit CMT right here;CMT and be sure to request your favorite new song on radio.

Happy Thanksgiving

****HAPPY THANKSGIVING****

 It's a day of thanks, being grateful and feeling blessed and yeah! a huge feast until you fall asleep watching football in your recliner. Black Friday sales start early, stores opening their doors before midnight for those off the wall deals. As I see things holidays are much more materialized than in past year's. Where are the traditions ,the family times together?, this is what the  holidays are really about,what Jesus has done for us,feeling and being thankful for the love we have in our hearts and filling our spirits with joy and excitement. I've taken the time to really let things soak in and embrace Thanksgiving, giving my love to those who've made an impact and have inspired me, I'm grateful and ever thankful. I'v recently witnessed great love expressed on twitter from the hig hearted and loveable LeAnn Rhimes, her love is truly shown in her wonderful family togetherness, it is simply beautiful. Also, great love from the lovely young lady Taylor Swift, I adore them both. Others who capture my heart, those wonderful Rascal Flatts men, Gary, Jay and Joe Don. The spirited Kellie Pickler and Lauren Alania; what a delight. I could go on for hours how down to earth and easy going these individuals are. Stop by at Twitter and send some love to all.

Taylor Swift Soaring Butterfly

It's highly unlikely Taylor Swift will be slowing down any time soon. This young,vibrant most sought after country music darling keeps on shining, in previous weeks Miss Swift was named entertainer of the year and recently crowned artist of the year. With a fragance line, hallmark deal, the face of Cover Girl among her music career much more is in store for Taylor. In 2012 Taylor will come animated in the animated film The Lorax and will begin on a new album. Taylor Swift is a savy buisness woman with the right balance of normalcy it's not wonder people are inspired by her and not only from her country music peers, the general public love this girl and how can you not? Taylor Swift will continue to shine in all avenues of life. Taylor is the exception to the rule, you can never be too young or too old to rock out, live free.