Country Music News, Artist Info, and Tour Dates | Monday, May 20, 2013
Blog Rodeo, Zac Brown Band

The Mainstream Has Fallen for Country and I Am The Mainstream

Blog Rodeo March 2013: How the Mainstream Realized Country Music Sells and Why I Fell In Love with It.
I moved away from my home state of Texas almost 15 years ago, and moved on to good ole Memphis, TN, arguably one of the most important cities in the U.S. as far as music is concerned [...]

Clayton Anderson, Interviews

Thunder On The Mountain Presents…Live Interview with Clayton Anderson

CMNB and Thunder On The Mountain Bring You a Live Google + Interview with Clayton Anderson!
The highly anticipated Thunder On The Mountain country music festival is quickly approaching (just a couple more weeks!), and this week we’re taking a few minutes to chat with another one of the amazing artists from the 3 day line-up! [...]

Guest Post, Lee Brice

The Problem With Award Shows: The Artists Who Should Win And Don’t

Country Music Awards: Who Isn’t Winning That Should?
Every time the nominees list for a country award show is announced, there’s always a little bit of controversy. Each fan gets angry if their favorite hasn’t been included, for example the snubbing of Carrie Underwood at this year’s ACM Awards for Entertainer of the Year, or when [...]

Ben Wells, Concerts

Ben Wells Teams Up With Fireball Whisky

Ben Wells Teams Up With Fireball Whisky, Lake Life Freshwater Apparel and JH Audio For His Untuck Ya Shirt Tour.
Ben Wells has an exciting couple of months ahead and we couldn’t be more happy for him! For those of you who haven’t heard, he is gearing up for his first independent headlining tour, Untuck Ya [...]

Brian Davis Invited To Open The Jägermeister Tour

Brian Davis Has Been Invited To Open Up For Aaron Lewis On The 2013 Jägermeister Country Tour.
Brian Davis has been invited to be the opening act for the 2013 Jägermeister Country Tour this summer. Davis will be opening for Aaron Lewis now through June 23 where he will play his last show in Evansville, IN.
“This [...]

Ben Wells Teams Up With Fireball Whisky

Ben Wells Teams Up With Fireball Whisky, Lake Life Freshwater Apparel and JH Audio For His Untuck Ya Shirt Tour.
Ben Wells has an exciting couple of months ahead and we couldn’t be more happy for him! For those of you who haven’t heard, he is gearing up for his first independent headlining tour, Untuck Ya [...]

George Strait Love Is Everything Album Details

George Strait Releases His Latest Album, Love Is Everything.
Yesterday, May 14, George Strait released his latest studio album, Love Is Everything. The album includes his current single and latest #1, “Give It All We Got Tonight.”
I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it and as George would say, “it’s pretty [...]

The Problem With Award Shows: The Artists Who Should Win And Don’t

Country Music Awards: Who Isn’t Winning That Should?
Every time the nominees list for a country award show is announced, there’s always a little bit of controversy. Each fan gets angry if their favorite hasn’t been included, for example the snubbing of Carrie Underwood at this year’s ACM Awards for Entertainer of the Year, or when [...]

Kacey Musgraves Blowin’ Smoke-Music Video

The Official Music Video For Kacey Musgraves Current Single, “Blowin’ Smoke.”
Below is the official music video for Kacey Musgraves single, “Blowin’ Smoke.” The song is the second release from her debut album, Same Trailer Different Park.
I’m really digging this song. It’s catchy and has some very real lyrics. Those who haven’t heard Musgraves full album, [...]

Pistol Annies Hush Hush-Music Video

The Official Music Video For The Pistol Annies Current Single “Hush Hush.”
Below is the official music video for the Pistol Annies single, “Hush Hush.” The single is the first release from the Annies’ sophomore album, Annie Up.
The song is about keeping secrets and keeping up appearances. The video features the ladies and their families at [...]

Thunder On The Mountain Presents…Live Interview with Clayton Anderson

CMNB and Thunder On The Mountain Bring You a Live Google + Interview with Clayton Anderson!
The highly anticipated Thunder On The Mountain country music festival is quickly approaching (just a couple more weeks!), and this week we’re taking a few minutes to chat with another one of the amazing artists from the 3 day line-up! [...]

Kellie Pickler Someone Somewhere Tonight: Story Behind the Song

Kellie Pickler Gives Insight Into Her Emotional Connection to New Song “Someone Somewhere Tonight.”
Most often, when I see Kellie Pickler, she is being low key, silly and a whole lot of fun. She is obviously a laid back kind of gal with a really great sense of humor. That being said, it’s interesting to see [...]

Thunder On The Mountain Presents: Live Google+ Hangout with Colt Ford

CMNB and Thunder on the Mountain LIVE Interview with Colt Ford!
Continuing our interview series with upcoming country music festival Thunder On The Mountain, CMNB will be interviewing Colt Ford via Google + hangout on Wednesday, May 8th at 4:00pm CST! This brand new festival boasts an amazing line up, and we’re taking you behind the [...]

Corey Smith At George’s Majestic Lounge-Show Review

Corey Smith Ends A 10-Day Run At George’s.
This past Saturday, May 4, Corey Smith played George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. It was the day after dead-day for the University of Arkansas and the last show of Smith’s 10-day run on the road.
Of course the crowd wasn’t strictly Razorback co-eds, as George’s pulls fans from [...]

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Kellie Pickler Gives Insight Into Her Emotional Connection to New Song “Someone Somewhere Tonight.”

Most often, when I see Kellie Pickler, she is being low key, silly and a whole lot of fun. She is obviously a laid back kind of gal with a really great sense of humor. That being said, it’s interesting to see the flip side of that, and hear her being more serious and insightful. In a recent video posted on her YouTube channel, Pickler is filling in fans on her emotional connection to new song “Someone Somewhere Tonight,” and the story behind the lyrics. It hasn’t been released yet, but this will definitely make you excited to hear more. Check it out below!

Kellie Pickler on “Someone Somewhere Tonight.”

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