Jo Dee Messina Plays DC for 4th

Jo Dee Messina Set to Perform in DC for the 4th of July. Washington D.C. is going to be alive and happening with all sorts of events and celebrations for July 4th weekend! Country stars are performing in special concerts all over the nation, and Jo Dee Messina will be featured in a performance right in the heart of the capital! Messina will be performing near the Washington Monument on the WAMO Stage between Madison, Ave & Jefferson, Drive. She is scheduled to be on stage at 8:00pm. For those who will be there earlier, the U.S. Navy Band performs at 6:00 p.m. on the Southwest corner of the grounds of the Washington Monument. No word on whether or not these festivities will be broadcast on television or the web at some point, but maybe you will be able to catch them live! If not, there are sure to be celebrations closer to home country fans can participate in to honor our country’s independence.

The Voice Season 1 Winner

Javier Colon Wins Season 1 Of The Voice! All four of the finalists did an AMAZING job tonight! Voting was complete earlier today so the pressure was off and it was time to have a good time! As they all had their duets with some of their idols you could see pure happiness on all of their faces. It was actually quite touching to see them giving it their all on stage, not for votes, but for themselves. Dia Frampton, Beverly McClellon, Vicci Martinez, and Javier Colon should all be extremely proud of themselves, along with their coaches, families, and friends! Based on iTunes alone, it is evident they will all have huge fan followings! So congratulations to all of you! The biggest congrats goes to Javier Colon for being the first-ever winner of The Voice! I have to say my favorite part of the night was after a spectacular performance by Miranda Lambert and Dia (his two favorite girls), Blake Shelton got deep. He said this girl that he has known for a short while is now family in his book and that he can honestly say he loves her! Really?! You got to love this man! He is a humble, down to earth, family guy who I (along with the rest of the world) can’t get enough of! Again congratulations to everyone! I’m already looking forward to season two!

Gloriana Celebrates Soldiers

Gloriana Celebrates Military Service in Honor of 4th with Free Download. Gloriana will be celebrating the 4th of July this year by offering fans a free download of their song “Soldier Song” which is featured on the group’s upcoming album. The free download will be available to fans exclusively through Facebook, and will be accessible June 30th-July 7th. The group wishes to release the song as a tribute to service men and women and as a way to celebrate with fans. “After our trip overseas we were so inspired by the military men and women we met. We wrote Soldier Song to show our gratitude and give something back to all the service men and women out there. The timing couldn’t be better than 4th of July weekend to celebrate this song by releasing it to our fans.” -Mike Gossin In addition to the release of the song, there will be an accompanying video also available exclusively on Facebook. The video is comprised of photos of service men and women submitted by fans who have friends and family in the service. No matter what your plans are for the 4th, Gloriana is offering country fans a simple and heartfelt way to honor and remember those who are serving the United States through the military.

Wynonna Judd Leads July 4th Concert

Wynonna Judd Headlines Special 4th of July Concert. Wynonna Judd, will be performing at the 29th Annual Independence Day Concert on July 1st in Warner Robins, Georgia. Judd will be joined by host Robin Meade who anchors the CNN Headline News morning show and the U.S. Air Force Reserve Band. This is a free show, and it is intended as a demonstration of thanks by the Air Force Reserve to the 1.1 million deployed service members and their families,as well as the surrounding communities. They wish to show their gratitude for the overwhelming military support shown throughout the mid-Georgia region and across the nation. The concert will start at 8 p.m. with the singing of the National Anthem and an F-15 fighter jet fly over at McConnell-Talbert Stadium and will conclude with a celebratory fireworks show. This performance marks this celebrations 29th year, and it is a hugely popular event expected to draw in up to 30,000 attendees. Although the show is taking place on July 1st, it will be taped and broadcast on the American Forces Network on July 4th.

New Band LiveWire Debut EP

New Country Group LiveWire Release Debut EP. LiveWire is a newcomer on the country scene, and they are releasing their debut EP. The Joplin, Missouri based band is comprised of lead guitarist Bobby DeGonia, lead singer/acoustic guitarist Andy Eutsler, drummer Adam Hagerman, fiddle player Cory Shultz, rhythm guitarist Danny Bell and bassist Landon Rolfe, and their music is a blending of country with Southern Rock for a sound that is becoming more and more familiar to country fans. Their name might not have a country ring to it, but their music definitely does. LiveWire debuted the first single, “Tater Fed” on May 9th, and this EP features five other original songs including “Heart Burn“, “That’s What Makes You A Man“, “Drink About It“, “For the Last Time” and “Gone“. “Tater Fed” is receiving positive feedback, and it is possible this could be a band for country fans to keep an eye on. The EP is currently available through iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, and other digital retailers. So, check it out and let us know what you think.

The Voice Final Performances

The Voice Final Performance Episode Full Of Excitement! Tonight was the last chance for contestants to show us what they got and boy did they ever! The night started off strong with all four coaches, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, and Christina Aguilera coming together for their version of “Under Pressure“, it was very energetic and I loved it! The contestants had to perform an original song, which was meant to be the performance fans are to base their vote on. Javier Colon was the first to show us his, “Stitch By Stitch“. His coach, Levine, was almost brought to tears as he praised Colon on not only his performance and talent, but for the fact that he was such a great guy and new friend. Vicci Martinez was next with “Afraid To Sleep” and like always she owned the stage with her powerful presence. Next, my favorite, Dia Frampton gave us a very humble performance (as always) as she sang “Inventing Shadows“. The other coaches tried to give her a hard time about her “mimes” and “distractions”, but protective coach Shelton soon came to her rescue with his quick wit, stating they were going to be “distracted by all the iTunes domination” they were about to see. The final original song performance was Beverly McClellan with “Love Sick“. Her coach, Aguilera, made emphasis on the fact that Beverly had some of the best work ethic she has seen and Shelton also had some thoughts on her performance… “If music was crack you’d have a serious problem…yes, I said crack!” Along with original songs, all contestants sang a duet with their coach and first to do so was Dia and Blake where they proceeded to literally rock it! From the coordinating outfits and shades to their moves with guitars, these two definitely did Tom Petty proud and aren’t looking to “back down” anytime soon! Beverly and Christina slowed things down with “Beautiful“, Aguilera’s original song that had special meaning to the two. Javier and Adam also were one of my favorite performances of the night with Michael Jackson‘s “Man In The Mirror“. Their performance was simple and fantastic! Last, but so dramatically not least was Vicci and Cee Lo, with “Love Is A Battlefield“. They were in it to win, from their outfits to the children dancers they had joining them on stage, it was interesting…but I do love that song. The night also had a few guest performances, maybe to take the pressure off a little, maybe to bring in viewers, but either way it was a smart decision. Pitbull and Ne-Yo were first, but the better of the two was obviously country super star Brad Paisley! He sang “Don’t Drink The Water” featuring Shelton from his latest album This Is Country Music. It was awesome! I loved the song, I loved the fact that Shelton joined in the middle like it was no big deal, I loved the emphasis on the fiddle and steel guitar, I Continue reading The Voice Final Performances

Ronnie Milsap New Album Country Again

Ronnie Milsap Set To Release His New Album Country Again This July! Ronnie Milsap will release his new album, Country Again, on Tuesday July 26. The first single, “If You Don’t Want Me To (The Freeze)” will be hitting radio July 18th, but first Mr. Milsap will be taking the Grand Ole Opry stage July 16th to premier the album. This is his first country album in 5 years, but with 40 #1 hits under his belt he is sure to impress the fans! “I’ve been very fortunate to have had a lot of successful records. Now it’s time to make some more.” The Grammy award winning artist has given the world a gift by doing what he does. He has had some timeless songs that have a crisp sound that you can’t help but sway to. Some of my favorites are “Pure Love“, “Stranger In My House“, and “Day Dreams About Night Things“…classics! Country Again Track Listing 1. “A Better Word For Love” 2. “Country Again” 3. “Cry Cry Darling” 4. “You’re The Reason I’m Living” 5. “Almost Mine” 6. “Oh Linda” 7. “Even Fools Get Lucky” 8. “For A Minute There” 9. “Fireworks” 10. “On My Own” 11. “Trapped In An Old Country Song” 12. “If You Don’t Want Me To (The Freeze)”

Chris Young New Album NEON

Chris Young Gives Fans A Sneak Peak Of His New Album NEON. Chris Young‘s third studio album NEON is available on iTunes for pre-order today! The album features his smash hit “Tomorrow“, which is the fastest rising single of his career. Young co-wrote 7 of the 10 tracks on the album and is eager for it to be in stores July 12! He is also excited to be going on the road with Jason Aldean for his My Kinda Party Tour this summer. Track Listing 1. “I Can Take It From There” 2. “Lost” 3. “Tomorrow” 4. “Save Water, Drink Beer” 5. “Neon” 6. “Old Love Feels New” 7. “You” 8. “Flashlight” 9. “When She’s On” 10.”She’s Got This Thing About Her“

Dolly Parton’s Better Day

Dolly Parton Releases New Album Better Day. Dolly Parton announced this Spring she would be releasing a new album with an accompanying batch of global tour dates. The new album is titled Better Day and is available to fans starting today! The album features a full track listing of all new music penned by the iconic country star. She is offering up something a little more modern this time around, and seems to feel positive about the results of her hard work. (See below for a complete track listing.) “I always think every album is better than the last one … at least I strive for that. I wrote all the songs for this one; plus, I think it may be a little more contemporary than what I usually do.” Dolly Parton Dolly has been out and about recently making the rounds to support her new album. Fans who attended CMA Fest had a chance to check her out as she made multiple appearances including album signings and popping by Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam. Also, earlier this month she performed the album’s first single “Together You and I” on the Tonight Show. Parton’s tour will launch out of Knoxville, TN on July 17th. Better Day (complete track listing): ‘In the Meantime’ ‘Just Leaving’ ‘Missing You’ ‘Together You and I’ ‘Country Is’ ‘Holding Everything’ ‘The Sacrifice’ ‘I Just Might’ ‘Better Day’ ‘Shine Like The Sun’ ‘Get Out’ ‘Let Love Grow’

Eli Young Band Plays for Troops

Eli Young Band Celebrates 4th with Concert for Troops. The Eli Young Band will be kicking off their 4th of July weekend celebrations with a special free concert just for the troops! They will be performing on Thursday, June 30th at the Freedom Crossing in Fort Bliss, TX, and will be honoring the military personnel who are currently stationed there. It isn’t an exclusive celebration, though! The concert will also be open to those not in the military who want to get in on all the patriotic fun! The group will be continuing their July 4th celebrations throughout the weekend with concerts in South Padre Island for the KTEX Freedom Beach Fest at Schlitterbahn and in Riverside, CA, for K-Frog’s Red, White, and Cruise at Auto Club Speedway. Tickets are still available for both of these concerts. Eli Young Band’s current single “Crazy Girl” is still proving successful on the charts and continues to rise. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, you can watch the video for the single below! Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band – Eli Young Band Videos