Top 20 Singles Of 2015

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The diversity country music has brought us in 2015 is nothing short of eclectic taste for fans, audiences and industry professionals have all  weighed in on the music, and at times left it up to debate. So, where does it leave us? I ask. Right here with the Top 20 singles of 2015. These singles sizzled on social media, country music airwaves or simply in our hearts from country mainstream, traditional, and independent lists. Here they are folks!




1. The Driver - Charles Kelley

2. Girl Crush - Little Big Town

3. I'm To Blame - Kip Moore

4. Fall Apart - Casey James

5. Burning House - Cam

6. Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

7. Top Of The World -  Tim McGraw

8. I Got The Boy - Jana Kramer

9. I'm Comin' Over - Chris Young

10. Crazy Over Me - Dylan Scott

11. She Don't Love You -  Eric Paslay

12. When I'm Gone - Craig Morgan

13. Going Out Like That -  Reba

14. The Blade - Ashley Monroe

15.  Feeling Tonight - Kellie Pickler

16. Frozen - Karli Whetstone

17. Country Nation - Brad Paisley

18. Trans Am - Thompson Square

19. HomeGrown - Zac Brown Band

20. Biscuits - Kacey Musgraves

Country At The 57th Annual Grammy Awards

The 2015 Grammy's hit a sour note within only minutes of it's telecast Sunday evening February 8th leaving a less than desirable taste for fans and industry insiders alike, whether it was from sound technical difficulties or the less than stellar performances within the first hour, it was a snooze fest that is until the first country performance of the evening got it's start. Miranda Lambert brought her new single "Little Red Wagon"  to the Grammy stage with pyro, flashing lights and a techno sound that had the rocker chick bring her A game. A bit overshadowed at times though. Was it the sound of technical difficulties to blame?  Regardless Lambert's country rock physique, charm and vocals dazzled.  Eric Church brought us a country revival performance of "Give Me Back My Hometown". The video footage behind gave a clear indication as a nation we must stand true, put aside the rioting and damage to rebuild the nation. The performance was clearly served proud. The night's most memorable performance. It was the duet of Brandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam  performing "Hold My Hand" that sent shock waves through the country and media alike, Clark and Yoakam's  harmonizing fluidity served us what country is traditionally. A standing ovation pleaser  Clark and Yoakam was relevantly unforgettable.  Though the Grammy's had it's hits and misses of the night on the pop and R&B side country music had a way to shine. Lambert took home a Grammy for Best Country Album, the only country award given out during the telecast. Pre-show winners are:

Best Country Duo/Group Performance  - Gentle On My Mind, The Band Perry

Best Country Solo Performance -  Something In The Water , Carrie Underwood

Best Country Song  - "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" Glenn Campbell and Julian Raymond, songwriters - Track from: Glenn Campbell I'll Be Me

Best Folk Album  - Old Crow Medicine Show



For the full list of winners visit the Grammy's official website here
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What's To Come At Country Music City Promotions

All new interviews and articles are coming to the official website as 2015 is shaping up to be a fantastic year in country music.  +WeAreKingston  and +PhilVassarVEVO  are coming to the official website as Country Music City Promotions is happy to welcome these men of country. Also coming to the official website new features and spotlights, advertisements and so much more. In the following months to come you'll see several changes happening and I can't wait to bring them to the country music format.

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Top 20 Country Albums of 2014

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2014 was a prominent year for the men of country music, yet the women were just as much on top. The combination was hot, so how could one narrow the list? Not a problem as country music city promotions gives you the top 20 country albums of 2014.



1. Eric Church The Outsiders

2. Carrie Underwood  Greatest Hits

3. Miranda Lambert Platinum 

4. Tim McGraw  Sundown Heaven Town

5. Luke Bryan  Crash My Party

6. Blake Shelton BRINGING BACK THE SUNSHINE

7. Little Big Town  Pain Killer

8. Eric Paslay 

9. Florida Georgia Line  Anything Goes

10.  Madie and Tae  EP

11.  Sara Evans  Slow Me Down

12. Lucy Hale Road Between

13. Sunny Sweeney Provoked

14. Lady Antebellum  747

15. Garth Brooks  Man Against Machine

16. Brad Paisley  Moonshine In The Trunk

17.  Rascal Flatts  Rewind

18. Terri Clark Some Songs

19. Chuck Wicks  Us Again

20.  Sammy Kershaw   Do You Know Me: A Tribute To George Jones

Country Music City Promotions Top 20 Christmas Songs

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Christmas is that time of year of spreading great cheer, listening and singing along to some great classics to celebrating the birth of Jesus.It wouldn't be fitting without the top 20 Christmas songs to hit airwaves. What could they be? Many are traditional and some are brand new classics that will never go out of style from the country artists we love to hear to more mainstream classics and some with a country twist. These are Country Music City Promotions Top 20 Christmas songs.



1. Burl Ives " A Holly Jolly Christmas"
2. Nat King Cole " The Christmas Song"
3. Burl Ives  " Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"
4. Alvin and The Chipmunks "The Chipmunk song (Christmas Don't Be Late)"
5. Sara Evans "O Holy Night"
7. Casey James "I Like Christmas"
8. Kellie Pickler "The Man With A Bag"
9.  Martina McBride "White Christmas"
10. Faith Hill "Where Are You Christmas"
11. Jewel "Hands" (Christmas version)
12.  Kellie Pickler "Santa Baby"
13. Dolly Parton "Hard Candy Christmas"
14. Bing Crosby "White Christmas"
15. Brenda Lee "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"
16. The Eagles "Please Come Home For Christmas"
17. Celine Dion " The Magic of Christmas (God Bless Us Everyone)
18. Carrie Underwood " Do You Hear What I Hear"
19. Amy Grant "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)"
20. Brad Paisley "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy"

Faster Horses Festival 2014 Reveals Schedule and Announces "Next From Nashville" Second Stage LineUp

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The largest festival, Faster Horses in Brooklyn, Michigan has announced their line-up of artists,musicians and DJ's to perform at the 2nd annual music and camping event next month. Faster Horses Festival has heightened the anticipation for the gates to open by revealing the official artist scheduled for the weekend, the second stage line up and multiple on-site activities. The festival's second stage: "Next From Nashville" will feature Drake White and the Big Fire, Sam Hunt, Natalie Stovall And The Drive, Gunnar and The Grizzly Boys, Dallas Smith, Dylan Scott, A Thousand Horses, David Fanning, Glen Templeton, Corey Cox, Old Dominion, Clare Dunn, Paulina Jayne, Matt Austin and Annabelle Road. These artists join previously announced country superstars Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Kip Moore, Darius Rucker and many more. Set times are now available as well as the full line-up and ticket information at the official website here
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In addition to it's heavyweight line-up, Faster Horses also revealed it's plan for the "Late Night From Nashville" set, featuring DeeJay Silver's Country Club, a late night DJ set after hours from the reowned  Country Music re-mixer DeeJay Silver. Other on-site activities for festival-goers at the party of the summer will include the world's largest inflatable waterslide, foam parties, giant ferris wheel, photo booths and a 100 ft. vertigo swing.

For all the the info on Michigan's world's largest festival visit the official website listed above. Follow Faster Horses on Twitter and Facebook here
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CMT Music Awards: Highlights and Winners

The 2014 CMT Awards aired live on CMT Wednesday evening kicking off  CMA Music Fest week. Starting the show with a performance from Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan and  ZZ Top  might have ruined it for traditional country fans all together who still prefer old school country to the modern day country pop sound. Hosting the show as a solo act this year Kristen Bell had snappy come backs and hijinks, some didn't fly so well, though at times found her groove. The night's highlighted performances were many including Little Big Town's performance of their brand new single "Day Drinking", the romping summer themed song gives last years hit Pontoon a  sequel and this is it.Flying paint drenches on the performance and the crowd all together making it the most memorable performance of the evening. It was a night for Eric Church's take no BS attitude jived the larger than life crowd and his fellow peers. "That's Damn Rock N' Roll" is a reminder of  the days of Johnny Cash and Johnny Paycheck who made a mark in country music history. Keith Urban took a more intimate approach with his performance of "Cop Car" with The Bluebird Cafe back drop taking us where it all began performing at night clubs. The most influential moment was the CMT Impact Award, Carrie Underwood was honored to present to Alan Jackson who has given fans more than 50 singles to date, the performance tribute from Lee Ann Womack and Kacey Musgraves was a match made in heaven, "Livin' On Love" couldn't sound better than Alan performing it himself. True country came alive. Jennifer Nettles returned to the CMT Music stage this year with Hunter Hayes and R&B singer John Legend, the moving ballad "All Of Me" struck a cord in all of us. As much as there were performances there was less time for acceptance speeches. The only female in the category for Breakthrough Artist Cassadee Pope looked dim, however took the buckle by surprise and was floored by the win. Female empowerment couldn't look better from a female country artist these days and Blake Shelton was estatic for her. Brantley Gilbert was flying high with his performance of "Bottoms Up" the number 1 song in country music  soared through the crowd showing his love and appreciation to fans took a leap, a perfect back flip. What a bold move. As if that wasn't enough Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood strutted their high rising stilettos and big hair giving rock n' roll a good name with their performance of "Something Bad". To top off the last of the performances Blake Shelton takes us outside downtown Nashville with "Boys 'Round Here", the city lights were bright and the crowd was partying hard. Country music lit up the night with the largest crowd to date for CMA Music Fest week. Knowingly thinking all of the United States were in attendance.
For more from the 2014 CMT Music Awards visit the official page for performances, acceptance speeches, the Wonder Wall photo booth and so much more. CMT: CMT Music Awards 2014




Winners

Group Video of the Year  "Done" The Band Perry

Breakthrough Video of the Year   "Wasting All These Tears On You" Cassadee Pope

Male Video of the Year   "Doin' What She Likes"  Blake Shelton

CMT Performance of the Year   "Oh No/Night Long"  Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie ( from 2013 CMT Artists of the Year)

Collaborative Video of the Year  "This Is How We Roll"  Florida Georgia Line featuring Luke Bryan 

Female Video of the Year  "Automatic"  Miranda Lambert

Duo Video of the Year  "Round Here"  Florida Georgia Line

Video of the Year  "See You Again"  Carrie Underwood

The Focus of Country Music: Online Country, Country Music Bloggers

Life's greatest design comes in all packages and as May is nearing to an end and summer just getting started Country Music City Promotions is starting a new chapter, the expansion is coming whether it is in new advertising, new promotional aspects or simply life changing moments. The focus has always been on giving country music fans the latest country music updates, new single releases, tour dates and appearances one thing is for certain is making a difference, giving back and being that voice on the other end whether it has been someone I met through country music or through my writing opportunities, the release of 3 books on the indie/self publishing market or from a day to day encounter. The focus is clear, I have met these wonderful people who's stories have taken me by surprise and have clearly made room at Country Music City Promotions.

Patrice Majors, owner, journalist and photographer launched and opened Focus on the 615 in August of 2011, her love and passion for country music is much of who she is  despite life's challenges that she was faced with. Her tenacity to keep on going, moving forward even though wanted to give up all hope, it was country music that was her saving grace in return.
This is Patrices'  story.
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Samantha Mutschler hails from the sunny state of Florida who loves country music, she's a professional photographer, avid baker and social media junkie Samantha's story came to Country Music City Promotions through the story she candidly opened up how the passing of country artist Kevin Sharp resonates with her. It was that story that truly moved me to tears. Samantha is a +Got Country Contributor who's passion for helping children with cancer has had her going the distance connecting with thousands of children across the country and beyond. This is Samantha's story.
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Summer's Countdown Guide To The 2014 CMA Music Festival

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The 2014 CMA Music Fest is merely weeks away to kick off the summer season in country music, fans across the globe will be soaking up the sun with their favorite country star. The artist line-up is jammed packed full of talent this year from mainstream, traditional, classic, Americana and Independent country. What more can you ask for? This is country music!

From Kellie Pickler, Maggie Rose,Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Wynonna, Sara Evans, Brad Paisley, Eric Church, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum to name are artists you'll get to hang with at this years CMA Music Fest. New comers Lindsay Ell, The Swon Brothers, Dan+Shay, Cole Swindell, Jamie Lynn Spears and Leah Turner are to experience moments they won't forget. Did you get your tickets? Don't miss out on the biggest event of the year. Pick up your map guide, stage locations, directions and more at CMA.com

Home | CMA Music Festival - June 5 - 8 - Nashville - Four Days of Country Music

Don't forget to vote daily for the artist you want to win the CMT Music Award airing June 4th at 8 pm ET/7 CT on CMT

CMT: 2014 CMT Music Awards

Americana and Independent artists making appearances at the 2014 CMA Music Festival;

Marshall Tucker Band

Shooter Jennings

Amy Rose

Doug Briney 

Jiggly Jones
Bucky Covington

Stay tune and stay connected to Country Music City Promotions!

Country Music Chat Host Jessica Northey Makes Social Media Enjoyable

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Country Music Chat is the leading force in country music social media these days and the woman behind the social media frenzy Jessica Northey keeps it real and fresh in the world of country music. Airing on Mondays at 9 pm eastern, 8 pm central , 6 pm pacific time zones gives fans the chance to talk with the guest artist of the week ask questions and join in the most random of community questions asked by fellow on air personality Bethany Priest. Country Music Chat's diversity keeps all things country though occasionally infuses rockabilly, Americana and independent artists from the genre. Northey's personality and social media sense makes complete sense in today's world of technology with Twitter, Facebook, Google + and YouTube, the combination is fierce. Anyone and everyone uses some form of social media outlet to networking whether it is for down time online or for work purposes. Northey who has a degree or two still knows what to bring to the table when it comes to chatting with today's country artists or with a community of people, it simply comes down to personality and Northey has it. The buzz of +Country Music Chat ~ #CMchat+ is a simple formula, bringing country music, country fans and industry insiders together on one large format. One of social media's top influencer's Northey remains humble and grounded, the likability factored in makes you like her more. Jessica Northey may be the cream of her crop yet still manages to keep perspective on life and living it to the fullest.

Catch Country Music Chat every Monday night on Twitter,YouTube, G+ and Facebook at 9 pm EST, 8 pm CT, 6 pm PT.
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Past and Present Guests on CMChat

radio show host Bobby Bones 2-17-14

rising star, one to watch of 2014 Jamie Lynn Spears  2-24-14

country artists Kevin Fowler and Kelleigh Brennan  3-3-14

country darling Katie Armiger 3-10-14

Will Hoge 3-17-14

John Rich of Big and Rich 3-24-14

Kip Moore 3-26-14

Charlie Daniels 3-31-14

Substance Over Style In Country Music

Country music has it's diversity yet everyone has their thoughts and opinions on what country music is, it was no surprise to the number of fans, musicians mothers who joined the open conversation on twitter Sat. February 15th. Lovin' Lyrics Music Promotions Jennifer Smith began the conversation with nothing more than constructive criticism on what's getting played on country radio, the open topic had artist, musician Casey James' mom Debra James stating her rightful opinion, and rightfully so. Casey James fans who remain supportive continue to rise above what is getting played in the mixed up mashed up world of country radio. Where as Kellie Pickler fans stay afloat of all things in artist Kellie Pickler's continuing career, both Pickler and James poised, raw talent under played in country radio remains a mystery and as it seems to be with artists Maggie Rose, new comer Dylan Scott, Kristy Lee Cook, and independent artists Taria, Amy Rose, Jay Jolley and others who continue to work their craft of artistry and musicality. So where does this lead us to?, it is all down to the promotion of the artist and the fan bases who back them. Several radio stations are openly ready to give these artists air play, it remains among the team of the fan bases and country radio giving the artist their time to shine. what are your thoughts and opinions?

Country Music City Promotions and  Lovin' Lyrics Music Promotions are always looking forward to hearing them. Follow us on twitter
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Country Music City Promotions Country Albums of 2013

Country music in 2013 has been much more diverse, the versatility alone has brought out rising acts among it's seasoned veterans, so where do they stack up? From hit singles, to radio airplay, numbers on the charts, production and direction of the album these top 10 albums have made 2013 a big year. Rising artists Maggie Rose and Cassadee Pope made the cut among countries finest men, women and duo's. Traditional country reemerges with Joe Nichols giving it that country element among the contemporary country we're hearing these days in country radio. The country twang and sass of Kellie Pickler resonates with a wide rang of listeners while veterans Tim McGraw and Keith Urban keep producing solid hits fans love. Thompson Square and Lady Antebellum drum to their own beat mixing it up with their contemporary sound making noise fans can't resist. Random is the word of the combination among these acts.




1. Tim McGraw  "Two Lanes of Freedom"

2. Keith Urban "Fuse"

3. Randy Houser  "How Country Feels"

4. Lady Antebellum "Golden" deluxe Edition

5. Kellie Pickler  "The Woman I Am"

6. Chris Young  "A.M"

7. Cassadee Pope "Frame By Frame"

8. Joe Nichols  "Crickets"

9. Thompson Square "Just Feels Good"

10. Maggie Rose "Cut To Impress"

Country Songs Made Famous By Other Artists

When it comes to country music we think instantly of the artist performing a song or songs recorded on an album, where do these songs come from?, it is the songwriters and producers that make it happen. Several songs are written a day, in most cases songwriters end up with more than 100 songs a year to count. 

I have dug deep into the country music vault and have found that these songs have made it into the albums of Kellie Pickler, Dolly Parton,  Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Martina McBride and JoDee Messina over the years. These songs were on the artists album released as singles to country radio that  left an impression on the artist or artists who re-recorded them that were previously recorded by their musical peers. These songs have been redefined and have made a staple in country music.


Kellie Pickler "Someone Somewhere Tonight"    
Kenny Rogers  
written by:  Davis Rains and Walt Wilkins


Faith Hill  "Piece of My Heart"      
Janis Joplin
Written by: Jerry Ragavoy


Martina McBride " (I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden"   
 Lynn Anderson
Written by: Joe South
Produced by: Glenn Sutton



Kenny Rogers  "Lady"  
Lionel Richie
Written and produced by: Lionel Richie



JoDee Messina   "A Lesson In Leavin'"  
Dottie West
Written by:  Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher
Produced by: Larry Butler



Dolly Parton  "Tracks Of My Tears"  
Smokey Robinson
Written by: William Smokey Robinson Jr, Warren Moore and Marvin Tarplin
Produced by: Smokey Robinson

Top 20 Country Songs of 2013

Country music these days is infused with contemporary modern sounds, it's wide range is diverse and much more versatile than in years past. Those traditional sounds we were once in love with are still there though we hear some contemporary infusion in the mix. 2013 has been a year of the traditional sound we grew up on, rising artists have brought back the honky tonk and the twang and our reigning country artists have grown musically.
Did you're favorite song of the year make the list?
Country Music City Promotions Top 20 Songs of 2013 are here.

1. Kacey Musgraves "Merry Go Round"

2. Kacey Musgraves "Blowin' Smoke"

3. Tim McGraw "Southern Girl"

4. Keith Urban "Little Bit of Everything"

5. Maggie Rose "Better"

6. Tyler Farr "Redneck Crazy"

7. Blake Shelton "Boys Round Here"

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

9. Carrie Underwood "See You Again"

10. Brad Paisley "Beat This Summer"

11.Florida Georgia Line "Get Your Shine On"

12.Brett Eldredge "Don't Ya"

13. Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban "Highway Don't Care"

14. Luke Bryan "Crash My Party"

15. Toby Keith "Drinks After Work"

16. Craig Morgan "Wake Up Lovin' You"

17. Craig Campbell "Outta My Head"

18. Joe Nichols "Sunny and 75"

19. Thompson Square "If I Didn't Have You"

20. Laura Bell Bundy "Two Step"

Sunny Sweeney Gives StageIt Shows New Meaning: Live Recap 8-5-13

 Where there is Sunny Sweeney there is a whole lot of laughs and good times. During Monday night's monthly StageIt show Sunny discusses the new album, gives fans a behind the scenes look and fan request performances from "Carolina", "Amy", "Drink Myself Single",  and Staying Is Worse Than Leaving". Sweeney and her band mates Joanna and Jake along with studio and crew were well on deck though you could hear the crew from beyond the camera, at one point Sunny moves the camera screen to zoom in on the faces of the crew, nice looking group I must say. The studio Sunny is currently recording in has been used from other names in country music. Watch the video here to find out who's recorded in the studio.

The night's top 3 tippers we're well in for a treat, a surprise from Sunny herself. The money raised in tips will be donated to benefit Camp C.O.P.E a non-profit organization located in Dallas, Texas.
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Fans came in to Stage It from New York, Dripping Springs, TX to surrounding towns and areas in Texas and Ohio. The versatility and variety of the 35 minute show proved to be a party, Sunny's first performance to start it off "Used Cars" a brand new song that may end up as a track on the new album. Fans loved this love song and the only love song Sunny proclaimed, announced.
Questions from the fans were flying by the groves, one question directed was in fact what the title of the album will be, unfortunately this was a question Sunny wanted to answer however advised to keep secret. Fans will have to wait on the answer for awhile. Many other song requests flew in and one request was "Mama Tried" from icon and legend Merle Haggard.  Sunny's southern twang was tride and true on the cover song.
Many wanted to hear a Radney Foster song, however, Sunny didn't know the song that is when she mentioned Radney and Sunny wrote together "Staying Is Worse Than Leaving". Songwriters are the key essential in success of a song and Staying Is Worse Than Leaving is a true success. The last song request of the evening " LaDeDa" which fans heard the first time in July's StageIt show. Sunny wrote this catchy song with the Warren Brothers who've had numerous success with artists Toby Keith, Casey James, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Little Big Town and many others. Sunny's evening was just getting started as she continues to work endless hours in the studio to record for the new album.
It is always well worth the time spent with Sweeney, you never know what she will say or do.

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Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for the latest updates from Sunny Sweeney.

Country Music Shines At 55th Annual Grammy Awards

Country music may not have crossed over completely into the mainstream of pop music in fact country music is still much country music regardless how you see and define the who and what of the genre. The traditional, blues, folk, soul, honky tonk and Americana sounds still have a place in radio. Country music took to the stage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards Sunday February 10,2013 with performances from Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown of the the Zac Brown Band, Mumford and Sons, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Hunter Hayes, all who brought their own form of artistry to their fellow industry peers. 
Taylor Swift who opened the show brought a new spin to audiences on her mega multi platinum hit "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" with an eye popping, eye candy Alice In Wonderland theme. Swift the ringleader triumphed conquering the evil queen of hearts. 

In the collaborating duet Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley complimented each other well  on a vocal level so harmonizing in the arrangement of Lambert's "Over You" and Bentley's "Home". The duet worked, the pair received praise from the audience including Lambert's husband fellow country artist Blake Shelton cheering them both on.

Mumford and Sons arousing traditional blues folk country sound of their performance "I Will Wait" gave the crowd something to clap and stomp their feet to, the sing along tune was in fact one of many high lights of the night. The incorporating of the banjo and horns gave the song a more traditional country sound.
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band was well on hand to take to the stage in a tribute performance of "Put The Lord On Me" with Elton John, Mumford and Sons, Mavis Staples and lead vocalist of the Alabama Shakes for those we will forever remember who passed away this past year to remembering Sandy Hook Elementary. The High lighted performance was the night's most touching momentous performance.  


Country music truly shined giving everyone something to talk about from Carrie Underwood's screen projector dress to Taylor Swift's call out during her on stage performance to many other highs and lows of the biggest night of the year.

Country Music City Promotions sends well wishes to all the winners.
CONGRATULATIONS!! 



WINNERS

• Best Country Solo Performance  - Carrie Underwood  "Blown Away"
• Best Country Song  - "Blown Away" SONGWRITERS  Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins,  Artist Carrie Underwood

• Best Country Duo/Group Performance  - "Pontoon"  Little Big Town 
• Best Country Album  - Uncaged  Zac Brown Band
• Album of The Year Babel  Mumford and Sons

The next best to come from country roots, Americana, blues and folk, the winners in these categories are;

• Best Americana Album - Slipstream  Bonnie Raitt
• Best Blues Album  -  Locked Down  Dr.John
• Best Folk Album  -  The Goat Rodeo Sessions   Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile  

For more high lights, the complete list of winners, photos and videos of the 55th Annual Grammy Awards visit the official site and stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for the latest updates in country music.

Runway Country Florida's Country Music Line -Up 2013

Let the festivities begin!! Country music comes to you in the new year with your favorite country artist. 
Melbourne, Florida returns with the 2013 Runway Country: Florida's Country Music  
March 22nd through March 23,2013. The line up is here with more to come. 


Friday March 22,2013
Dierks Bentley
Sara Evans
Colt Ford
The LACS
Jill's Cashbox


Saturday March 23,2013
Tobacco Rd. Band
LoCash Cowboys
The FARM
Billy Currington
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Bubba "Whoop Ass" Wilson


Sunday March 24,2013
Tom Jackson
Parmalee
Charlie Daniels Band
Craig Morgan
Lady Antebellum 


With more acts to be announced, stay tune to for the latest updates on the official web site, order your tickets before they sell out!!
Get connected with your favorite country artist today!!
Runaway Country 

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A Very Merry Country Christmas Countdown Giveaway

A Very Merry Country Christmas Countdown

Howdy country music fans!!! As we countdown to Christmas I'm giving you country fans the chance to win this amazing country music collectors edition seen in this picture here

  People Country April Issue

 People Country July Issue

   People Country October Issue

People Magazine November Issue  featuring Blake & Miranda

Country Weekly September 17th issue featuring Little Big Town

Taylor Swift Just For You DVD

Kellie Pickler Small Town Girl CD

Self Titled Kellie Pickler CD

Kellie Pickler 100 Proof CD

Sunny Sweeney Concrete CD

 In this Christmas scavenger hunt I'm testing you country fans at what It takes to be in the country! As we countdown to Christmas I'll be testing your country music knowledge with a series of trivia questions, fun facts, clues and hints to some of the hottest country music artists and entertainers including musicians and songwriters. Get ready country fans! Who will race to the finish to get this country collection?

Trivia facts, questions, hints and clues will appear on twitter,Facebook and Google pages.

 

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Shellie Palmer

reply with answers on those pages, the most correct answers will win the country collectors package. Winner will be notified no later than

 7pm EST/6pm C/ 4pm PT  Wednesday December 19th