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 

The 46th Annual CMA Awards Highlights and Performances

 The 46th Annual CMA awards had more twists and turns than a daytime TV soap and I'm referring to Miranda Lambert's female vocalist win, Blake's  Male Vocalist win, and wait Blake Entertainer of The Year?, as the most shocking award recipient of the evening. Little Big Town was everyone's favorite of the night wining both Vocal Group of The Year and Single of The Year for their multi platinum hit "Pontoon". Those were well deserved wins for Little Big Town. Eric Church won for Album of The Year for his critically acclaimed Chief album. Miranda Lambert brought everyone to tears,myself especially for the song she and husband Blake Shelton wrote "Over You" that won Song of The Year, it meant the most to them.


Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church opened the show  with The Only Way I Know

Tim McGraw performed his new single  "This Is Going To Be One Of Those Nights"

Miranda Lambert whaled it out of the park with "Fastest Girl In Town"

One of the many highlighted performances came from Zac Brown Band with their performance of "Goodbye In Her Eyes", they brought the crowd to a standing ovation and tears flowing.

Dierks Bentley performed his new single "Tip It On Back"

The Band Perry had a romping good time with their new single "Better Dig Two"

Eric Church who took home album of the year for Chief performed "Springsteen"

Eli Young Band gave the crowd some loving on "Even If It Breaks Your Heart"

Co-host Brad Paisley gave us our second highlight of the evening with his loving tribute to the late Andy Griffith who will always be remembered as the man who stole our hearts as Andy, Opie's son on the Andy Griffith show, who worked with Brad in the video "Waiting On A Woman".

Taylor Swift performed her newest single "Begin Again" from her new album Red, now in stores.

It was a Little Big Town night who took home awards for Vocal Group of The Year and Single of The Year for their multi platinum hit "Pontoon".  Spending 13 years in the business and with  hard work pays off. It was a well deserved night for Little Big Town who performed the single that has defined them as the artists they are. The visuals brought "Pontoon" to life on stage.

Luke Bryan performed his latest single "Kissed Tomorrow Goodbye"


Faith Hill came to the stage to perform her newest single "American Heart", Hill who spent most of 2011 working on a new album is expected for a 2013 release. Faith's performance was well in doubt positively up beat who ended the song "God Bless America", she proclaimed receiving a standing ovation.

Brantley Gilbert performed the hit single that launched his career, "Country Must Be Country Wide, getting the crowd into a wild frenzy. Gilbert rocked the stage!


Together, Keith Urban and Zac Brown gave a performance of "Georgia Woods" song from Urban's Get Closer album


Brad Paisley might have been the night's biggest high lighted performance of his single "Southern Comfort Zone" with a harmonizing choir. Paisley's performance gave us all hope in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Paisley's performance left the crowd standing, cheering and tearing. This is one of the those moments of all time, people will remember for years to come.

Fellow co-host Carrie Underwood got all blown away with her performance of "Blown Away".

Jason Aldean took us on a ride with his single "Take A Little Ride"

For the first time ever Vince Gill partnered with pop artist Kelly Clarkson, the memorable performance left Reba McEntire grinning, giving both Gill and Clarkson the seal of approval.

Kenny Chesney took the the stage to perform "Come Over"

Country isn't country without Willie Nelson, Lifetime Achievement honoree. The tribute to Willie was indeed the highlight of the night with performances of Always On My Mind and Crazy performed by Lady Antebellum, along with Blake Shelton and Keith Urban on "Whiskey River". Including  the performance of Faith Hill and Tim McGraw on "Good-Hearted Woman". Once to the stage in Willie Nelson fashion Nelson performs his classic "On The Road Again" and excepts his award.

There you have it fans! Did you miss out on any of the highlights from this year's CMA Awards? See them all again now on YouTube and stay tune to CMAWorld at
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The 46th Annual CMA Awards Winners Chesney, McGraw, Keith early Winners Announced

We're just hours away till the big reveal of the entire list of CMA winners of 2012. In an earlier reveal from Good Morning America two award winners were announced. Kenny Chesney with Tim McGraw walked away with musical event of the year while a no show awards night Toby Keith won best music video of the year.
Stay Tune to Country Music City Promotions for the up to the minute award winners of the 46th Annual CMA Awards. Tune in at 8pm eastern 7 central on ABC.


WINNERS LIST

Musical Event of The Year  "Feel Like A Rock Star" Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw

Best Music Video Of The Year  Toby Keith "Red Solo Cup"

Single of The Year  Little Big Town "Pontoon" 

Vocal Duo Of The Year  "Thompson Square" 

Song Of The Year  "Over You" Miranda Lambert & Blake Shelton 

Musician of The Year  Mac McNally

Album of The Year  Chief  Eric Church  produced by Jay Joyce EMI Records Nashville 

New Artist of The Year  Hunter Hayes 

Vocal Group of The Year  Little Big Town 

Male Vocalist of The Year  Blake Shelton 

Female Vocalist of The Year  Miranda Lambert 

Entertainer of The Year Blake Shelton 



 

Shy Blakeman Releases EP

Photo Courtesy of Shy Blakeman, Shy Blakeman.com

These days Shy Blakeman has given fans reason to enjoy his music even more, the raw emotional passion Shy brings to the table defines who he is. He lays his soul out in song, what you hear is what you get live.Shy who won the 2012 Billy Bob's Honky Tonk Live Recording Contest earlier this year will bring his live Billy Bob show to DVD come early spring 2013. In other Shy Blakeman news, Shy has released a special collection of raw unreleased, unrecorded songs in "scratch tape" in demo format. All songs were co-written by Shy and performed by various artists who he has collaborated with on each piece.
Shy Blakeman The Scratch Tapes Volume 1 EP 
Order your copy today at Shy Blakeman Music page at Shy Blakeman.com 
Shy Blakeman | Home  
Blakeman will continue to create music the only way he knows how to, with the utter most soul and passion. Music is his religion!

Taria Featured Artist Of The Month

Taria's earliest days of performing came at the age of 12 performing with Del Reeves,At 15 she debuted on the Grand Ole Opry stage, Taria toured with the iconic Lorrie Morgan, she was discovered by country music association member Vern Gosdin. Performing has and will forever be her passion. Country Music City Promotions is proud to represent and promote Taria. Taria is October's featured artist of the month.

3 to 4 days a week Taria graces the Whiskey Bent Saloon stage in downtown Nashville, her live performances are high on energy, she packs in a crowd. Between the state of Tennessee and Oklahoma Taria fans are wild for the larger than life soulful vocalist, those pipes will give you goose bumps. Here's where you can find Taria next!

Monday October 29,2012 Whiskey Bent Saloon Downtown Nashville 6 to 10pm.

Friday November 2,2012 Whiskey Bent Saloon Downtown Nashville 6 to 10pm.



Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for the latest updates on October's featured artist Taria.

Visit and check out Taria's official online store, CrockStore here to purchase official Taria merchandise, get your copy of Taria's debut album Everybody Wants Some.
Taria Official Online Store 

Sarah Darling Gives Us A Glimpse of Her New Video "Home To Me " Video Trailer

Photo courtesy of Sarah Darling.com 

 Sarah Darling is coming to a TV screen near you starting October 30,2012. Sarah's new single "Home To Me" has proved to be a hit and now you can see the video trailer for "Home To Me" courtesy of Sarah Darling right here, right now. Fall is definitely in the air!

 Courtesy of Sarah Darling and YouTube

Time With Taria

Photo Courtesy of SplashMatter & Taria.com

Rising star out of Nashville Taria continues to move forward in what  promises her longevity in country music, her charm sass bold approach with her down home country roots has it! In our first interview chat I can honestly say how endearing she is, her southern twang is sweeter than a glass of sweet tea. Taria's musical passion rings true for performing and for the love she has for her family, her warm personality glows. To most Nashville natives and  those in and around the surrounding area pursuing a career in country music all have one goal in mind, making it, the competition is stiff, the talent is endless. From the local bar and club scene is where it begins for many. Taria is no stranger to the stage, her first gig came at the tender  age of 12 performing with Del Reeves at the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree, who later debuted on the Grand Ole Opry stage at 15 introduced by icon and idol Lorrie Morgan. Taria later went on to perform with the legendary Vern Gosdin at the Palace Theater. Did you know then this was what you wanted to do as your career? "I knew long before that special night that being a singer and entertaining people was all I ever wanted to do. I tell folks I've been singing and performing before I could speak complete sentences(with a laugh) haha! Music has always been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. When I was in the 4th grade, I remember lugging my books in one hand and my karaoke machine in the other to school because my teacher Mrs. Sherry Groves would let me sing for the class at the end of the day. I think about that now and it makes me laugh!" Of the many experiences growing up in Nashville unlike many who initially move to Nashville to pursue a career in music, do you think it's harder for local performers than others or is it fairly equal? " The music industry is such a tough business, I don't see any big advantages being from Nashville other than I've had folks who've supported me and took me to perform at different places when I was young. I guess one advantage being a Nashville native was getting the opportunity to visit backstage at The Grand Ole Opry often and really be able to watch and learn from all the greats in Country music". The Grand Ole Opry has given many artists that feeling of them truly making it, they have arrived. The Grand Ole Opry has shaped you into a seasoned professional Taria. Country isn't country without having The Grand Ole Opry as your go getter.  Clearly you have the right people in your life supporting you, Lorrie Morgan has been an influential person through out your career, has she given you any words of wisdom to live by? " What I have gotten from Lorrie is watching and learning from her on stage, I have learned so much from her mannerisms and how she connects with her audience speaking clearly and slowly when she's on stage. I always try to enunciate my words so people can understand me when I sing as well as talk". What a voice you have, you certainly raise the bar on a vocal level among other artists, do you feel you have to compete with them?  "There are some great singers out there, I like to challenge myself vocally. I like to surround myself with great singers and musicians. I feel that when you work with better people then it makes you better, I love to watch someone be great at their talent. I don't look at it as competition, I just do what I do and fave fun; I watch, listen and learn".  You really have a way with people and I see that in you how grateful and appreciative you are with others, you have a very kind heart. Is there another side of you? " Well, that's nice of you to say,really I'm just a down to earth girl who loves people and have compassion for others. It takes a lot to make me mad (with a laugh) haha!  I treat others as I would like to be treated. I believe being kind and helpful to one another is very important in anything you do. My mom and dad raised me that way". Oh yes, I truly sense that in you Taria, I believe it shapes you into the person you are. Did you miss out on having a childhood starting out at such a young age?  "I did miss out on some things, but overall I had a good childhood. At the time, I really didn't think about it because I loved performing and singing so much, I felt like I was lucky to have the support to be on a stage at such a young age. I was home schooled from the the 8th grade on because of my music. I didn't get to go to prom, but I've always said my big prom night will hopefully be the CMA's someday (with a big grin)". I believe you'll make it there, everything happens for a reason,even if it takes as long as it does, you reach a time and place when all things come together. You recently released your first album, what has been the most exciting moment you've had since the release? "Other than actually having my album in my hand, listening to it on the big speakers for the first time all the way through, knowing it was complete and how hard I worked, that was special. It's also been a huge thrill to watch when I perform my songs "live", how quickly the audience gets into it catching on to the lyrics and start to sing along with me, that is such an amazing feeling! I'm hoping to see this record do well and touch a lot of people". Well, you certainly have touched me Taria, I continue to feel blessed to know you, the person you are; you're beautiful inside and out. You're voice has touched so many in so many ways I can only image the stories others have shared with you. Have you experienced any crazy fan moments yet? "A guy took off his shirt and asked me to sign his bare chest, that was pretty unexpected ( laughing) haha!  You really have put in a great deal of work into your career, I always say hard work pays off. How exciting is it for you to finally realize that all you're hard work paid off? " Well, having the record done is a great relief. I'm very excited about my album but the hard work never stops when you're trying to promote yourself and get your labor of love to your audience. It's difficult without having the money and a big label behind you to market yourself. My fans have been truly amazing! Yes they are Taria, I'm so amazed how loyal you're fans have been, any country fan in general. In this genre fans are super supportive, truly devoted. This album, Everybody Wants Some is pretty diverse musically, it's quite unique, do you feel you picked the right songs for your first album? "I believe I have, absolutely picked the right material for my first album, and let me say I'm fortunate to have such talented songwriters trusting me to sing and interpret their songs. Proven successful songwriters Mark Nesler, George Teren, Rivers Rutherford, Tony Martin, Tom Shapiro and Jennifer Hanson; I'm so grateful to all of them for allowing me to even cut their songs. Have you ever considered writing your own material or would you rather depend on a songwriter to pen material for you? "I'm gonna tell ya, you wouldn't want to hear anything I write (with a big laugh) hahaha!!!  For me the best song always wins in the end, I think I'll stick to letting the true songwriters do what they do, this way I know I'll always be able to bring my fans the best songs I can get my hands on and the one's that truly speak to me. That is well said, songwriters have that special magic to tell a story, I really aim at telling the best story or bringing the best information to people, it makes that connection so important. Lastly, if this all went away tomorrow what would you do? "I will always be doing music on some level, it's my passion. Singing and entertaining people is all I've ever known and wanted to do. It's like breathing to me". I know that passion so well Taria, carrying that around in your daily life has a great deal of importance to you. One's passion in life can really help others aspire to follow their own dreams. I can't thank you enough for taking the time out of your busy schedule to chat with me. Bringing your music to the fans is my greatest pleasure and I can only hope and pray you make it to the big time.
CONGRATULATIONS!!


You heard it fans, Taria is the next big thing to come out of Nashville.
Order your copy of Everybody Wants Some today at Taria.com
right here Taria.com | Music Store

What's To Come In Country Music

Country music fans won't have to wait long for new music to hit airwaves, October is going out with a big bang with new music from Jerrod Niemann, Thompson Square and The Band Perry while Jana Kramer kicks of the month of November with her new single. The music is certainly more versatile these days and it shows with these new singles coming to radio. For country fans, I'm hearing a big YEE HAW!



New Single Releases

October 29,2012 Jerrod Niemann "Only God Could Love You More"

October 29,2012 Thompson Square "If I Didn't Have You"

October 29,2012  The Band Perry "Better Dig Two"

November 5,2012 Jana Kramer "Whiskey" 

Spend Your Christmas With Jennifer Nettles And All Star Cast For CMA Country Christmas

Photo Courtesy of cmaworld.com 

Who says Christmas is too early? Spend this Christmas with Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and your favorite country artist. Join host Jennifer Nettles and an all star cast for the third annual CMA Country Christmas in Nashville Saturday November 3,2012. The show will air on TV later this holiday season. See performances from Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Scotty McCreery, The Band Perry, Colbie Caillat, John Legend, Katherine Jenkins, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Keith Urban and your host Jennifer Nettles.
Tickets are still available here!
CMA Country Christmas Ticket Page 
And stay tune for the latest additions at CMA World CMA Country Christmas here at CMA World.com  CMA Country Christmas official page

  

Kristy Lee Cook Returns To Her Country Roots With New Single

Photo Courtesy of Kristy Lee Cook.com and Broken Bow Records

Kristy Lee Cook is best known from season seven of American Idol, with those days long gone Kristy went on to release her first album Why Wait, there was no doubt Kristy made an impact in country music. It's a safe bet these days as Kristy has shown a great deal of herself and what she stands for, her love of the out doors, horses, her family and her fans. Kristy has found herself back in country music with a new single "Airborne Ranger Infantry" this single is clearly a story of  sacrifice and honor, the testimony told in this song will have country music listeners ears wide open. On her current radio tour across the country Kristy Lee Cook is spreading the word on "Airborne Ranger Infantry" at country radio now, "Airborne Ranger Infantry" will go for ads Tuesday October 16,2012. For Kristy Lee Cook fans it's a sigh of relief to see Kristy back where she belongs.

Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for the latest on Kristy Lee Cook.

MP3 Downloads Will Soon Come Available from Amazon and i-Tunes