Country Songs To Listen To

With two hit singles under his belt from the self titled debut album Casey James has released a third single "The Good Life" now out on country radio. The good life is coming on strong for James who's touring the country on several club dates among fair and festival dates that will as well include as an opening act on the Taylor Swift Red Tour later this summer. I say Casey James fans will get their fill of music this year.

Want more Casey James music, download "The Good Life" on Amazon and listen,like and buy the song on iHeart Radio

Amazon Music - Casey James The Good Life MP3 Download 

iHeart Radio - Casey James "The Good Life" 

She's been on the scene longer than you can imagine though Maggie Rose has definitely made a name for herself. Her debut Cut To Impress is the best new album of 2013, make no mistake Rose is here to stay. Her first released single "I Ain't Your Mama" had people listening, now with a brand new single "Better" and a video to come things are just getting better for Maggie Rose. "Better" is the freshest country song to come out of country music these days and you'll want to hear this song if you haven't yet.

Get the brand new single "Better" on Amazon here, listen and like on i-Heart Radio

Amazon Music - Maggie Rose "Better" MP3 Download 

iHeart Radio - Maggie Rose "Better"  

It get's even better than this, you can own Maggie's debut album Cut To Impress
Order today on i-Tunes and Amazon 

i-Tunes - Music - Cut To Impress by Maggie Rose 

Amazon Music - Maggie Rose Cut To Impress 

Kip Moore's rise to stardom has been a sweet ride, a long one at that and what has come from it, three top hit singles  "Mary Was The Marrying Kind","Somethin' Bout A Truck" and 'Beer Money". The growth in Moore is absolutely awe inspiring to all ages. In the past year Kip has found himself on many platforms touring and not only at your local bar or night club either, from the fairs, festivals, cruises and more. In 2013 already alone Moore has found himself on new charted territory touring with headlining acts from Toby Keith to Brantley Gilbert, I say Kip Moore has found his place in country music and taking you the fans on the ride of his life. Moore's newest single  "Hey Pretty Girl" has melt the heart of female fans everywhere and I must say Kip identifies with female and male listeners no matter what song it may be from his debut album Up All Night.
Feel the mood with "Hey Pretty Girl" and download the song at amazon and why not like the song at iHeart Radio? There's a little Moore for everyone! 

Amazon Music - Kip Moore Hey Pretty Girl MP3 Download

iHeart Radio - Kip Moore "Hey Pretty Girl"

There is nothing like the sweet sound of Phil Vassar that truly sends shock waves through our hearts. Vassar pulls his soulful vocals to the root on his new single "Love Is Alive",   contagious to the point you'll want to hear more. If there was any indication Phil Vassar would rather stick to songwriting over performing then this clearly explains it. Vassar shows longevity on a musical level and "Love Is Alive" is just the ticket.
You'll feel an instant attraction and pull  and may even romance you're special someone with "Love Is Alive" and you can,like, rate and buy "Love Is Alive" at iHeart Radio or even want the song just for yourself , download at Amazon and iTunes.
Feel the love!

Amazon Music - Phil Vassar Love Is Alive MP3 Download 

iTunes - Music - Love Is Alive - Single by Phil Vassar Love Is Alive 

iHeart Radio -Phil Vassar "Love Is Alive"

The rough around the edges Gary Allan has a charming mysterious persona, though Allan is relateable to audiences. His voice is honky tonk, twang and grit to the bone. His flaws are his greatest strength as Gary has explained in interviews. The follow up single to  "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)", "Pieces" has a reflective tone that is catchy to the ear. For the honky tonk country fan at heart this song will have you singing along. Allan's Set You Free critically acclaimed album of the year is a must have, it will set you free on a great musical journey.
These are the pieces of you too. Get the new single "Pieces" at Amazon, like,listen and buy "Pieces" at iHeart Radio. 

Amazon Music - Gary Allan "Pieces" MP3 Download 

iHeart Radio - Gary Allan "Pieces" 

Country Music May Releases

Country Music continues to heat up and will have you sweating up a frenzy for these new single song releases.

May 13,2013 Trace Adkins "Watch The World End" featuring Colbie Caillat 
May 13,2013 Thomas Rhett " It Goes Like This"
May 13,2013 Lee Brice "Parking Lot Party"
May 13,2013 Chris Young "Aw Naw" 
May 13,2013 Joe Nichols  "Sunny and 75" 


Listen to  the brand new Trace Adkins single featuring Colbie Caillat "Watch The World End" here and let me know what you think.
Listen! Trace Adkins featuring Colbie Caillat "Watch The World End" 


I say the month of May is looking bright,spring fever is in the air and that means one thing summer is just around the corner just in time for the fair and festival season.


Want to know how your favorite artist is doing on the charts? Follow the numbers on Country Aircheck here Country Aircheck
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May releases continue for Joe Nichols, Jana Kramer and Ashley Monroe.

May 20,2013  Jana Kramer "I Hope It Rains"
May 20,2013  Ashley Monroe  "You Got Me"

 

Country Music City Promotions Announcement

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! 

 Over the past year you the country music fan have embraced Country Music City Promotions whole heartily and for that I'm grateful I get to do what I love and give back to you, thank you country music fans. My heart will always be in country music and in writing. I'm very excited to bring a brand new addition to Country Music City Promotions in the next couple of days. You the country music fans can get even more involved with me here at the site. I'm happy to reveal Country Music City Promotions is branching out with it's very own online store where you can purchase items such as clothing, accessories, computer and electronic covers, cases, mouse pads and so much more. Now you can own a piece of Country Music City Promotions and spread the word, after all the support from you is the best part of it.
You amaze me!!


Here's a little sneak peek before the big debut opening Wednesday May 1,2013

Sneak Peek - Country Music City Promotions Online Store  

In Memory Of George Jones

Though George Jones personal and private life was a made for TV drama mini series, his voice was most recognizable in country music that truly inspired generations to come, the artists we listen to today from Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Kellie Pickler, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton,Jake Owen, Chris Young to name among others. George's southern twang was a perfect fit of honky tonk, rebelion and charm that was undeniably eye catching. It was the realness of George audiences were connected with and the likeliness he had with others. A true entertainer and sometimes unreliable though was dubbed the possum that stuck with him through out the course of his career. Under neath his exterior George Jones was a man who could be understood, not complex by any means. Jones will be greatly missed in country music and leaves behind several memories we can count.
The country music industry has lost a true icon and legend.

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"Walk Through This World With Me"

"We're Gonna Hold On" with Tammy Wynette

"White Lightnin' "

Phil Vassar LIVE Dusty Armadillo Show Recap

The man behind the most loved country songs such as Carlene, American Child, Don't Waste Your Life and the brand new single Love Is Alive performed at the ACM nominated Dusty Armadillo Saturday April 20th. Vassar's exuberant personality and enthusiasm was felt from the massive crowd of country fans. The most devoted fans were in fact ahead of the pact waiting for the event to begin lining up before the venue opened it's doors. I was there to witness Phil Vassar fever at it's best.

Vassar who took to the stage at 10pm gave the crowd what they came for, his eyes lit with joy and interaction was beyond incredible, shaking hands, mine included in the sea of fans. His professionalism, love and passion exudes and all that much more enjoyable to say the least. Phil's larger than life stage presence through each number went through leaps and bounds, though Phil is most likely to perform atop of the piano, the ceiling height was his concern, however made the best out of the situation with his clownful tactics.

 

Notably Vassar bursts into a rendition of Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again" he apologizes "I'm sorry I did that" before smoothly sailing back into "My Next 30 Years".  Not straying from his piano Phil pulls out his musical chops on the classics of the 60's, "Stay" and My Girl" with the band's lead guitarist, the vocal range was well in doubt superbly authentic to the original version. To have the pipes to pull that off is number one in my book. Through out "Just Another Day In Paradise" and "Six Pack Summer" the crowd interaction came to a fever pitch to the point of me plugging my ears.Yikes!! a crowd that loud would make a person loose their hearing.

 

At one point or another asks the crowd what they want to hear and upon requests performs the most recognized song of his career "Carlene" and even a few I haven't heard to be completely honest. Vassar's continued crowd interaction led him to receiving notes from the corners of the stage, some read and wished one a happy birthday. Phil certainly touches those he's around, appreciating the format he's in, in able to connect on such a personal level. When it came time to performing "Last Day of My Life" Vassar welts up showing his more vulnerable side,as there is more to the man than one thinks.

Certainly Vassar's connect with an audience gives them reason to follow him across country, as they very well do in most cases. Phil points and smiles to those he recognizes, cheering right along having a night that would soon not end, he says to the crowd " I could go all night". As I walk through the crowd to leave due to exhaustion Vassar keeps on and keeping on was his intent giving his audience what they came for. A staged artist who continues to give back in a way Phil does is a superb individual, it is well appreciated.

Phil Vassar delivered a concert no person will forget.

Want more photos from the Phil Vassar Dusty Armadillo show, visit this Facebook page here.

Facebook - Shellie Palmer photo gallery   

WQMX 94.9 Akron's Country Charity Concert Series Presents Craig Morgan

photo courtesy of  94.9 WQMX

The ACM nominated nightclub The Dusty Armadillo and WQMX 94.9 Akron's Country! Your Station! Your Country! and Craig Morgan team up for the North East Ohio Foundation For Patriotism. Craig Morgan is no stranger to serving our country and showing his patriotism for the +USO the troops and military families, he who also served. This ole boy has a lot going on among raising funds for our serving men and women, Morgan has been well involved with the +USO tours, hospitalized Veterans and military outreach programs. His sign of patriotism truly shows.
WQMX 94.9 Charity Concert series with The Dusty Armadillo present Craig Morgan
Friday May 3,2013 at 9pm. General admission tickets are $20.00 as all proceeds of the event will benefit the North East Ohio Foundation For Patriotism.
Tickets can be purchased at The Dusty Armadillo or at WQMX studios between the business hours of 8am to 5pm at 1795 West Market St. Arkon, Ohio 44313
A limited amount of tickets are FREE to those who show military ID
1 Free ticket per military ID

I look forward to meeting up with you and the military men and women at this special charity concert series.

Learn how you can get involved with the North East Ohio Foundation For Patriotism here
North East Ohio Foundation For Patriotism


For directions to the WQMX studios and more visit them on Facebook here
 Charity Concert Series WQMX 94.9 Your Station! Your Country!

General Admission Tickets Here
Dusty Armadillo - The Place Country Comes To - Country Line Dancing Ohio - LIVE Bands - Country Concerts

The 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Highlights and Winners

The 48th annual Academy of Country Music awards was a night of hits and misses, stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for all the night's highlights and performances in the coming day and for the full list of winners not presented during the televised program.

The night's festivities include several performances, though some fell short of the most memorable one's most will talk about in years to come. Recieving a standing ovation for his "Like Jesus Does" performance Eric Church delivered with only his guitar and back round vocalist. The stripped down acoustic performance was shearly emotional yet entertaining for the viewing audience.
Though Blake Shelton served as co-host and performed in the opening number of the program with fellow co-host Luke Bryan, Sheryl Crow and Pistol Annies, it was however his unplugged acoustic version of his current single "Sure Be Cool If You Did" that certainly generated a memorable highlight of the night. Miranda Lambert's performance of "Mama's Broken Heart" was clearly an off the wall, full of angst moment, Lambert delivered the goods. 
Tim McGraw brought to the stage his fellow peers Keith Urban and Taylor Swift for "Highway Don't Care", these vocals together are well in synced, matched for McGraw and Swift to Urban's musicality. 
Brad Paisley and John Mayer is quite the pairing, yet tantilizing to the ears, their musicality on Paisley's newest single "Beat This Summer" had a laid back summer vibe.  I'd say Brad Paisley fans were digging the performance.
The nights highlighted moment Garth Brooks and George Straight honoring Dick Clark, performing his #1 hit The Dance, Brooks brought such emotion and sincerity. Together performing "Cowboy Rides Away" Brooks and Straight sound matched as true icons of country music.
As if the highlights of the night would soon fade, not one bit, Jewel took to the stage to perform a medley of "Hands" and the Tori Kelly song "Fill A Heart" written for the Child Hunger program. Jewel's performance was simply breath taking, her piercing notes shine. As some performances lacked emotional connect they sure did pop for the younger fan bases among the crowd, and from the roaring of screams for Carrie Underwood, The Band Perry, Florida Georgia Line and Hunter Hayes I say they got what they wanted and more.
The most memorable award winning moment was in fact for Entertainer of The Year, the fan voted award went to Luke Bryan who was emotionally humbled, shed several tears before his acceptance speech, it was a well deserved win for Bryan.
The 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards certainly gave audiences young and old alike a little everything for the fans.


Winners List

Song of The Year Miranda Lambert  "Over You" writer/composer Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton

Single Record of The Year Miranda Lambert "Over You"  Producers Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, and Glen Warf

Vocal Group of The Year  Little Big Town

Vocal Duo of The Year  Thompson Square

Vocal Event of The Year  "The Only Way I Know" Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church

New Artist of The Year  Florida Georgia Line

New Female Artist of The Year  Jana Kramer

New Vocal Duo or Group of The Year  Florida Georgia Line

Video of The Year  Little Big Town

Album of The Year  Eric Church  Chief  produced by: Jay Joyce

Male Vocalist of The Year  Jason Aldean

Female Vocalist of The Year Miranda Lambert

Entertainer of The Year  Luke Bryan


Off Air Winners

Casino of The Year  Red Rock Casino and Resort  Las Vegas, NV

Night Club of The Year  Joe's Bar  Chicago, IL

Venue of The Year  Ryman Auditorium  Nashville, TN

Promoter of The Year  Ed Warm - Joe's Bar

Don Romeo Talent Buyer of The Year  Jerry Hufford  - Buck Owens' Crystal Palace 

Audio Engineer of The Year  Chuck Ainlay


For more winners visit the +ACM - Academy of Country Music official website here
ACM - Academy of Country Music - ACM Country - WINNERS 

Phil Vassar Club Dates 2013

Phil Vassar is known for giving electrifying shows from behind and on top of a piano, and for that his fans always come back for more and that is a clear indication the heart and passion Phil brings to the stage. With a brand new single "Love Is Alive" now on radio and on all major digital outlets, fans can own and download the new song. At the height of the new single release Phil is well on touring duties, touring the country making the rounds on a number of club dates. Want to see Phil live? Here's the chance to get your tickets with one easy click. Get the dates below with additions to come.

April 20,2013  Dusty Armadillo  Rootstown, OH
Dusty Armadillo 

May 2,2013  Asylum  Portland,ME   
Asylum - Event and Ticket Information - Phil Vassar 

Tickets Go On Sale 4-5-13 at 10am

June 14,2013  8 Seconds Saloon  Indianapolis, IN
This is the rescheduled date from April 12th
 8 Seconds Saloon Tickets - Phil Vassar 

June 21,2013  The Grizzly Rose  Denver, CO 
The Gizzly Rose - Phil Vassar 


September 13,2013  Hard Rock Live  Biloxi, MS
Hard Rock Live Tickets - Phil Vassar


November 22,2013  Gas Monkey Bar N' Grill  Dallas, TX
Gas Monkey Bar N' Grill - Events - Phil Vassar

A Happy Easter From Country Music City Promotions

 May the Lord be with you in heart and spirit, for he has died for us,lied his life on the line for us. He who gives, he who taketh away, he who rises again. May the Lord almighty Jesus be with you this Easter season. 

Many blessings to you and your families from Country Music City Promotions. 

Maggie Rose Album Debut Prize Giveaway

With her debut Cut To Impress ready to be released Maggie Rose prepares for an exciting week ahead of herself and for the fans their just as excited for the album. Cut To Impress drops Tuesday March 26th and with the big debut release Country Music City Promotions will give a lucky Maggie Rose fan a chance to win this amazing prize package, an autographed copy of Cut To Impress, autographed "I Ain't Your Mama" vinyl, photo of Maggie Rose and two "I Ain't Your Mama" tattoos seen in the photo here;

Maggie Rose Trivia

Maggie Rose first debuted on the music scene under her full name who released an EP of the pop rock song "Use Somebody" that grew attention from world wide viewers. Maggie is short for what? Who is the original artist of the song "Use Somebody"? And which song did the Cut To Impress title come from?

Answer the Maggie Rose Trivia correctly win the prize package.

Winner will be notified on Google + and or at the Facebook page here

Facebook - Country Music City Promotions 

Haven't pre-ordered your copy of Cut To Impress, don't wait a single minute pre-order on Amazon and i-Tunes.
Amazon - Maggie Rose Cut To Impress 
i-Tunes - music - Cut To Impress by Maggie Rose 

Stay tune for the WINNER of the Maggie Rose Album Debut Prize Package later this week!!

Request the new single "Better" now on country radio!!

  

Wanted! Writer! Team Member(s) For Country Music City Promotions

If you haven't heard the news, my first book The Poetry Diaries has made it's debut on Amazon.com e-book Kindle Edition. Due to my growing busy schedule with the book and it's promotion at this time Country Music City Promotions is in search of some talented writers, journalists, country music promoters. I'm looking for passionate team members who would bring a new freshness to Country Music City Promotions.

 Must fit the following recommendations:

A writing, creative writing, journalism country music back round.


A passion and love for country music and it's artists, songwriters and musicians.

Must have the following  social media outlets including twitter and Facebook, YouTube (option)

Is a fan of country music, the artists, songwriters and musicians.

Must be available 24 to 30 hours a week to publish material, articles, news updates, tour dates, etc.

Must be detailed oriented.



If this sounds like you, contact me here at Country Music City Promotions Facebook page here for more information.
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