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"

  

Casey James and Band Make A Difference With St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Casey James and his band mates Blaine Crews, Dino Villanueva, Justin Pate, and David Kurrasch have all one thing in common these days and that is no shave November in which all who have teamed up with St.Jude Research Hospital to raise money for St. Jude's children, the money raised will help with financial and medical costs for children with cancer. The "Let's Don't Call It A Night" James might be well known for his soulful passionate voice although there is another side of him all together and that is his passionate heart for people and children as it certainly shows. No Shave November is an annual fundraising event through St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To donate to this very special cause visit the site here and make a difference in a child's life. 

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital No Shave November Casey James Team Page 

For more information on St.Jude Research Hospital and how you can help visit the official website here St. Jude Research Hospital  

Jason Aldean Makes A Week Of Appearances

With the recent release of Jason Aldean's  fifth studio album"Night Train" now in stores has recently been certified gold, Aldean will promote album with a series of media appearances. Aldean has released "The Only Way I Know" his second single from album, the follow up single from "Take A Little Ride" in which far exceeded in digital sales in it's first week release. Jason Aldean appearance is as scheduled.


Appearance Schedule
Tuesday November 13,2012    The Voice on NBC 8pm EST/7pm Central 
performing new single "The Only Way I Know" 
Team Christina and Team Adam will join Jason in performance.
Stay tune for the live result show episode guide here NBC The Voice

Thursday November 15,2012  2013 People's Choice Awards Nominee Announcement 
(Jason will announce nominee's for the 2013 People's Choice awards, announcement starts at noon EST.) 
Follow the latest on Facebook here People's Choice 

Thursday November 15,2012 Jimmy Kimmel Live Outdoor Concert Series on ABC  11:35pm EST/11:35pm Central
Jimmy Kimmel LIVE Episode Guide

Friday November 16,2012 The Ellen Dengeres Show on NBC 4pm EST. 
The Ellen Degeneres Show Episode Guide 


Check local listings for times in your area. 

Exclusive Interview with Sarah Darling

Photo Courtesy of Sarah Darling/Black River Entertainment

Sarah Darling not only gives you her heart she is heart, her warm personality simply glows. In Sarah's first Country Music City Promotions we discuss the new single, Vince Gill, The Opry, the new album, Carrie Underwood and what's next in her career.
Home To Me has become widely popular, did you expect it would do so well?
"Not at all, when I went into it I heard a song that connected with me, it felt like home. The reaction from people has gone over well. I'm so happy to bring my music to people who have that instant connection to".

How did you feel when Carrie tweeted about the song?
That was a moment I won't soon forget, it was really cool she did, for me she really meant what she said. I was on a wonderful high of excitement. When I see her I will definitely thank her for it.

Vince Gill introduced you on your live Grand Ole Opry debut, what was that like? Vince is this singer songwriter who takes command of the stage, for him to have introduced me the day I debuted at the Opry was magical, my grandfather is a huge Vince Gill fan and for him to be in the audience was a special moment for us both. Thank you for mentioning it, I will never forget this moment.

Your working on this new album in which Home To Me will be on, when can we expect a release date?
Right now I'm in the studio, the creative process of this album will be different from the last two albums. Working with Dan Huff who's worked with Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban has been great, when we first met we had this instant connection, it just fits right. We're looking towards a 2013 spring release.

 You recently performed Home To Me for the show the Bachelor, what was that like?
Well, I did a show in Whitefish, MT for an immensely popular show, I can't really say. I can say it will get out there to everyone soon.

Home To Me is this song that was so well written, I commend the songwriters for their writing it.
Thank you, Caitlyn Smith and Bobby Hamrick wrote a fantastic song and I'm happy to have record it.  
    
I can't  thank you enough for the interview Sarah, it was such a joy to talk with you today. Your so sweet and I couldn't be more proud of you and your growing success. This song has put you on the map. I'll sure be following you along the way. "Thank you Shellie, that is so nice of you to say, the hard work is well worth it", Sarah tells me in our first interview. With more to come in the near future. Darlings career is in full bloom and fans are along for the ride.

Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions on all things Sarah Darling



For the next two weeks Verizon Wireless will exclusively offer the "Home To Me" ringtone to fans. To purchase the ringtone visit the page here Sarah Darling "Home To Me" ringtone

 For downloads of Home To Me visit Amazon and i-Tunes here
Sarah Darling "Home To Me" Amazon MP3 Download 

Sarah Darling "Home To Me" i-Tunes download 


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In Memory of Veteran's Day

In memory of our fighting service men and women, you're never forgotten. Your brave sacrifices for our country live in many hearts and mine. In honor of you, HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!  Shellie Palmer @ Country Music City Promotions

Let us not to ever forget.

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Trace Adkins "Arlington"

 

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Toby Keith "American Solider"

 

Due West Taste of Your Love Song Review

photo courtesy of Black River Entertainment

Country meets soul meets the blues in the new single from Due West "Taste of Your Love" now available online and country radio. The harmonizing trio of Matt Lopez, Tim Gates and Brad Hull bring three part harmonies new meaning. Taste of Your Love could very well be a kiss off song to a former flame or not singing the blues of what was once a bitter sweet love as Matt and Brad sing in unison "Take my sunshine, take my blues. Take my troubles, take my shoes". 
The soul of the song goes much further into the chorus, "I don't need nothing,I don't need nothing, I don't need nothing but a taste of your love, I don't need nothing, I don't need nothing, I don't need nothing but a taste of your love. Whoa, whoa, mmm 
The raw vocals show urgency in song. Fans will find an immediate connect to "Taste of Your Love" after all we too have had the blues over a lost love as Tim reveals "Down to my last thread, my last crumb of bread, No roof over my head, I'd be ok 
The sweetness of your kiss is all I'd ever miss
Everything but this, go on take it all away".
Every bit of this song is pure blues and soul and Due West pull it off in all the right keys. 

Preview Taste of Your Love here
Due West "Taste of Your Love" 


I want to hear from you the fans, is this a song you want to hear?

Love It or Leave It

Post your comments and pick up a limited autographed 8X10 of Due West 

Due West Releases New Single "Taste of Your Love"

 Photo Courtesy of Black River Entertainment

Country trio Due West who are best known for their widly popular "When The Smoke Clear's", "Bible and The Belt" and "Things You Can't Do In A Car" bring us their brand new single "Taste of Your Love" to digital download. "Taste of Your Love" brings the soul in country music and a must have for any country fan.

Purchase "Taste of Your Love on i-Tunes for just $1.29. great deal for a fantastic song
Due West "Taste of Your Love" i-Tunes download 

Purchase "Taste of Your Love on Amazon for just $1.19, what a deal!
Due West "Taste of Your Love" Amazon MP3 Download


Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for a full song review and your chance to weigh in on the new single. 

Go Cruising With Kris Hitchcock and Small Town Son On The Wild Honey Cruise 2013

Set sail with Kris Hitchcock and Small Town Son on the 2013 Wild Honey Cruise from March 30,2013 through April 6,2013 for seven nights in the western Carribean with stops in the ports of Cozumel, Mexico, Isla De Roatan, Honduras, Georgetown, Gr. Cayman and Falmouth, Jamacia. Kris and STS are the featured artists of the cruise.

What you might miss out on if you don't book today!
4 public shows from different venues aboard ship including dance clubs to bars to theaters.
A special acoustic performance in the Hitchcock Lounge that include the stories behind the songs.  

Also in the works is a special island show that will take place on one of the days at port.

Don't miss out on this wild adventure of a lifetime!

All public shows on ship will begin after leaving port so you don't have to choose between the band and the beach.

Aboard with: MSC Poesia
Sailing with: MSC Cruises 

Leaving dock at 5pm on March 30th and returning  at 7am on April 6th 
 


Pricing shown is per person, based on double occupancy.
an Interior Stateroom for: $669.00
an Oceanview Stateroom for: $749.00
a Standard Balcony Stateroom for: $789.00
a Superior Balcony Stateroom for: $819.00


Awesome rates for children 17 and under — just $100 – $199 based on age at time of sailing.
The “Wild Honey Caribbean Cruise Tour” pricing includes:
Stateroom, government taxes, service fees, all meals, onboard entertainment, Onboard Public Performances by “Kris
Hitchcock and Small Town Son”, and more!
May 1st – August 9th, 2012 – Reserve now with only $100/person down!!
After August 9th  - $250/person.
Final payment is due December 31st.





Limited cabins available, BOOK NOW!!

To reserve your room contact Jady and Denny Mclean

(616)987-1966
(616)987-1511

e-mail  jdmclean@cruiseshipcenters.com
   

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!

Kristy Lee Cook Gives Fans An Inside Look On Her New Video For "Airborne Ranger Infantry"

 Photo Courtesy of Broken Bow Records

Kristy Lee Cook brings us awareness on the effects of what our service men and women have done for our country in her new video for the single "Airborne Ranger Infantry" now available on country radio and digital format. The compelling story speaks so truly to us who have family who've served or currently serving our country, it is a reminder to us what our service men and women have so rightly sacrificed.

See the video preview here courtesy of Kristy Lee Cook and YouTube

Kristy Lee Cook "Airborne Ranger Infantry video preview 
Airborne Ranger Infantry will premiere Veterans Day weekend. 

Download Airborne Ranger Infantry from Amazon here

 Kristy Lee Cook "Airborne Ranger Infantry" Amazon MP3 Download

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.

The Band Perry "Better Dig Two" Amazon MP3 Download 

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.
Own it today!
Jerrod Niemann "Only God Could Love You More" Amazon MP3 Download

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!
Thompson Square "If I Didn't Have You" Amazon MP3 Download 

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!

Jana Kramer "Whiskey" Amazon MP3 Download