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CMA Nominees and the Future of Country Music

Posted by WhiskeyChick On September - 12 - 2008

Since everyone else reports on the same handful of country stars, I thought I’d introduce y’all to some newer faces in country music!
Of course the country music industry is all abuzz with the recent 2008 CMA Nominees announcements, and everyone is hemming and hawing over acts like Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, and George Strait. [...]

CMA Awards

Brad Paisley Announces 2009 Concert Tour Dates!

Posted by WhiskeyChick On September - 7 - 2008

BRAD EXTENDS THE PAISLEY PARTY TOUR INTO 2009!
Brad Paisley has announced the last leg of The Paisley Party tour which will extend into early 2009. Paisley has invited fellow Opry member Dierks Bentley to be his very special guest on the 24 day tour starting in January with Darius Rucker opening January dates and [...]

Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley

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Taylor Swift Not Headed to Hollywood This Time Around.

The country music scene has been abuzz with the news of Taylor Swift’s audition and subsequent offer to play a role in the upcoming film adaptation of the classic novel turned Broadway production, Les Miserables. We were curious if this signified just an opportunity for Swift or a career change. However, it looks like it’s a moot point since Taylor has been passed up for the role in favor of a different actress. HaleighT is here to share her opinion on these Hollywood wheelings and dealings! Check out what she thinks and tell us what you think! Did Taylor deserve the role or does it just not matter?