The Heart of Country Music

Country music is at it's finest these days with the likes of Kellie Pickler, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, Jason Aldean, to name a few  stars in country music,one thing for sure we can't count out those who made the waves early on when country music began. Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, June Carter,Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, even Loretta Lynn. There will never be a shortage from the country crop where as we're hearing from some great new comers on the country music scene, Sunny Sweeney has a real authenticity to her appeal, it very much so reminds me of her fellow counterpart Loretta Lynn; that southern twang is down right pleasurable. An album must have on my wish list this year.
Another talent making it bright on music row new comer Sonia Leigh who I'm reading up on,I'm  really diving in getting to know more on her. You never know who's going to appear or even to be mentioned  in Country Weekly Magazine. More so these days George Straight has appeared more on the cover than an artist to date. What's so fascinating about this man?, I ask myself this question often. The one and only answer,the songs,there well written. Any George Straight song ever heard I can pin point the one's I grew up listening to,"Check Yes Or No", "I Cross My Heart", and" All My Ex's Live In Texas"; by far though the one's I have truly fell in love with "River Of Love" and "I Saw God Today", icon, yes!! Country Weekly brings great taste of country music to my finger tips,it's no wonder I read from cover to cover. My true passion for country music,well,shall I say all music is my guilties pleasure.

New In Music This Week

It's a brand new week in country music, see new videos from Justin Moore's "Bait A Hook", Casey James "Let's Don't Call It A Night" and more at  CMT If you like what you see vote for the video you want to see on CMT's Top 20 Countdown and it just might make it into the top 20. The fans make it happen,so do you're part.  Click on the links below to see both video's,and don't forget there are more video's on cmt.com.

Here's Justin Moore's "Bait A Hook" courtesy from CMT.
Great video!!
http://www.cmt.com/videos/justin-moore/700160/bait-a-hook.jhtml

Casey James "Let's Don't Call It A Night"
Fantastic video from this new comer.
http://www.cmt.com/videos/casey-james/700697/lets-dont-call-it-a-night.jhtml

New Music Week



  Rising country star and American Idol season 10 runner up Lauren Alaina releases her debut album "WildFlower" while Martina McBride releases her 11th album to date titled "Eleven" both on Tuesday Oct 11th. Both ladies will have a week of many scheduled appearances, Alania is scheduled to perform her 2nd single release "Georgia Peaches" on  Good Morning America on Tuesday Oct 11th while McBride is bringing Breast Cancer Awareness full tilt around the country for the month of October. Martina McBride will again host Opry Goes Pink on Oct 22nd, Lauren Alaina will be a portion of Opry Goes Pink,included, Kellie Pickler for the 3rd annual event in Nashville, TN this year. Martina's newest single "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" raises hope for those who live and have lived with the challenges of breast cancer and in all,all types of cancer.

  Lauren is extremely excited for the release of her debut album to hit shelves this week,from CMT Lauren expresses her love for her fans because she is very much a fan herself and hasn't classified herself as a country music star. The tracks that cover her debut album reflect on what people want to hear on radio, Alaina mentions during her interview  On The Streets with Suzanne Alexander.
 Martina is mainly excited for the start of new changes and new adventures to come with "Eleven" moving in a whole new direction, the songs are rootsy blues from her contemporary hits such as "This One's For The Girls", "Blessed", "Concrete Angel" and Independence Day". Martina is bringing back what country is,the blues and good times. Martina McBride has truly evolved in country music while Lauren Alaina is just at her peek. For more on Lauren Alaina and to pre-order WildFlower visit Lauren Alaina Official Web Site and for more on Martina McBride visist  Martina McBride

Photo Credit: CMT

Hank Williams Jr. Unplugged & Uncensored

In times like these everyone has the freedom to speak, and one man who doesn't hold back speaks rightfully true is country music legend Hank Williams Jr.,most recently talked about at Taste of Country. I really get it, don't throw me under the bus as I agree with Williams statement. Economic times are tough on everyone,people loosing jobs,let alone jobs are scarce. Although William's Monday Night Football  anthem has been pulled,there will still be football regardless. It is what it is.  "Are ya' ready for some football!!"  It's rightfully our's to be uncensored. You can read more on Hank Williams Jr. at tasteofcountry

Casey James The New Man In Town

Former American Idol contestant Casey James has been performing for most of his life,he's paid his dues and now ready to embark on his country music career. James was signed to 19 recordings BNA this past year and is currently working on his debut album, his new single "Let's Don't Call It A Night" is available for purchase through  i-Tunes and amazon.  Casey maybe a new face in country music,however will leave an everlasting impression on many,not only on his true hard core fans, but anyone who witnesses his talents up front. A true showman and guitar player James has the goods and is humbled by the experience. James spent most of his time touring the country with duo group Sugarland this year and many gigs in between. I was lucky enough to see Casey perform live at the North Canton Main Street Festival in North Canton,Ohio this past August and I must say a performer he really is. Casey James is definately making his mark on country music, a real fixture on music row. TasteOfCountry and The Boot, two of the leading country music web site blogs online give you the scoop,interviews with Casey. Get the latest updates and news at
http://www.caseyejames.com/

photo credit to: FanPop

Kellie Pickler - Tough

For the die hard Kellie Pickler fans you can now watch the new Kellie Pickler video of the new single release "Tough" at CMT.com.Tough is the first single from the newly highly anticipated album of the year,yet still untitled. Pickler doesn't disappoint. Give you're feedback here or post your thoughts on twitter,facebook,myspace, and Kellie Pickler's official web site.

Kellie Pickler - Tough

Traditional Times

Real country music isn't in number one hits, it's pure and simple from the artists themselves, what defines them musically and artistically. The traditional sound of what was once the main core of country music is well alive again found in artists such as Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, Kellie Pickler, Danielle Peck, Billy Currington, Jake Owen, Randy Houser to name a few in today's saturated popped up country world. Country music is wide in variety these days, many would agree to disagree, everyone is entitled to their opinions. The days of Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Porter Wagner, Willie Nelson,Johnny Cash,Tom T. Hall, June Carter Cash,Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Lynn Anderson,Crystal Gale,Tanya Tucker, Dolly Parton still live on and within us, those traditional times are still here,and the place to get it, online; through out the endless social network. It's great to be a good ole boy and a coal miner's daughter. Kickin' back in you're rocking chair singing or humming along to "Rose Garden", "Your Cheatin Heart", "Harper Valley P.T.A" and other's is just down right enjoyable and remembering the days that were carefree. Whether you're purely into traditional country music or pop/country there's plenty to go around,there is simply no shortage in country music.

Kellie Pickler Highly Anticipated Album of The Year

Country music artist Kellie Pickler has been in and out of the studio for much of the past year or two now crafting new material for her highly anticipated new album to be released this fall. The new single "Tough" has been garnered as the real Kellie Pickler at this point in her career since her American Idol days and two previous albums that proved Pickler as a country artist and not a country bumpkin. Kellie is best known for her signature song "Red High Heels" & "I Wonder" the song she wrote about her estranged mother. Kellie has been on the touring circut for most of the year performing at fairs,festivals and casinos. Her sass and spunk on stage is electrifying,she will leave you with wanting more even in the rain. The newly married Pickler is making her acting debut this season on the remake of 90210 Tuesday October 18,2011 on the CW. Previously recorded albums "Small Town Girl" and the self titled "Kellie Pickler", the new album will be far from the country pop avenue and sound. The yet untitled new album is taking a traditional approach, Pickler has been giving fans a taste of what will appear on the album,songs such as "Stop Cheating On Me" "Where's Tammy Wynette When You Need Her"& "Rockaway". Kellie Pickler's die hard fanbase is waiting for the new album to hit store shelves. Word has it the "Tough" video has been made, and will be hitting the media market, the song itself has been well recieved on radio airplay. Keep on Picking Pickler!!