Articles Posted July 2012
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Toby Keith Reveals Most Important Thing a Songwriter Can Do
Toby Keith photo courtesy of Show Dog-Universal Music. Toby Keith is known for sold-out shows and hit songs, but a lot of people may not know he’s also the writer of those hits. He recently…
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OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift Is the Exception for Ed Sheeran
(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) When it comes to writing fresh songs, Taylor Swift is practically the only…
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OFFSTAGE: Rascal Flatts Share Deep Faith
(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) “We’re not a band on a crusade,” Rascal Flatts‘ Joe Don Rooney told…
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Around the Web: Barry Gibb’s Opry Love Runs Deep
Bee Gees star plans first performance on Grand Ole Opry. Bucky Covington gets strapped in for a Legends Car Race in Nashville. ABC schedules Nashville, Malibu Country. Lionel Richie plans an early morning Today concert.…
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OFFSTAGE: Justin Moore Gets on Track for NASCAR Race
(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) This Sunday (July 29), Justin Moore will be doing two of the things…
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NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Jamey Johnson Carries on Concept Album Tradition
(NASHVILLE SKYLINE is a column by CMT/CMT.com Editorial Director Chet Flippo.) I think it’s good that country music listeners still buy and support albums, even as the overall music audience trend is toward cherry-picking singles…
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Mary Chapin Carpenter Arises With Ashes & Roses
Mary Chapin Carpenter leads her new album, Ashes Roses, by vividly describing the comings and goings of an international flight — taking off, landing, baggage claim and so on. The song, “Transcendental Reunion,” is catchy…
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Kellie Pickler Shares Favorite USO Tour Memory
Kellie Picker photo courtesy of Maxim Magazine. Kellie Pickler has made it one of her top priorities to support our military. She has traveled overseas on five different USO tours, her most recent taking place…
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The Mavericks Reveal Cover Art & Tracklist for New Album
The Mavericks’ 2012 CD, In Time. Album artwork by Stephen Averill, courtesy of The Valory Music Co. The Mavericks have revealed the track listing and cover art for their debut project on The Valory Music…
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Charlie Daniels to Hold Annual Christmas Benefit Concert November 19
Charlie Daniels photo courtesy of Webster PR. Charlie Daniel’s 11th annual Charlie Daniels Band Friends Concert to benefit Christmas 4 Kids will take place November 19 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Phil Vassar and…
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