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CMT Insider host Katie Cook never really pursued or studied for a career as a TV host. It was just an opportunity that came along for her, but it ended up being something that she was really good at. And, ultimately it was just meant to be. “I called a friend who worked at CMT to inquire about another friend getting an audition” says Cook. “It was suggested I try out too, and I went along for the fun of it. I was surprised to get a call back, and another one, and then actually end up in the final ten!.. Read full feature
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In recent years, Georgia has been a hot bed for country artists, turning out Sugarland, Luke Bryan, and Jason Aldean, to name a few. Brantley Gilbert, a native of Jefferson, Georgia, is the latest artist out of the Peach State to set his sites on country music stardom. With the release of his second album, Halfway to Heaven, Gilbert has proven that he has what it takes to become a household name. Halfway to Heaven kicks off with the outlaw anthem “Hell On Wheels.” About running moonshine, fast cars, and evading the cops, “Hell On Wheels” plays out like a modern-day Dukes of Hazzard car chase, except Gilbert is behind the wheel, singing Move it over Bo Duke. “Hell On Wheels” is.... Read full review
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A handsome panorama unfolds beyond the windows of John Esposito’s office at Warner Music Nashville. Maybe it’s not as imposing as the New York City skyline that served as his backdrop while he was based back east as President and CEO of WEA Corp., Warner Music Group’s U.S. sales and retail marketing company. Still, it’s a reminder of the legacy as well as the intimacy of Music City’s industry culture, into which Esposito was introduced in September, when he came to town as President of Warner Music Nashville. The scenery differs on the opposite wall, where memorabilia... Read full feature
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Guitarists Harold Bradley, Dann Huff and Guthrie Trapp represent that reliable continuum of sound that makes Nashville Music City. It’s impossible to listen to Country radio for more than a few minutes without hearing samples of their handiwork. Long before Bradley, 84, was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006, he was widely regarded as the world’s most recorded guitarist. The list of classic songs on which he played is vast and wide, with Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” Brenda Lee’s “I’m Sorry,” Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man” a few.... Read full feature




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Rodney Atkins and Love And Theft Celebrate Two Tastes of Country – by Bob Doerschuk
© 2010 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc.
Outdoor parties with live Country Music stand near the top of summertime iconography. That’s why two divisions of a well-known company have pursued independent campaigns based on pairing their products with those winning images. Early in 2010, Kraft Singles announced it would partner with Disney ABC to launch a contest to determine the “Single Best Town in America.” That “single” word ties together the packaging of individual slices of cheese with the uniqueness of the winning town. “Because Kraft Singles is the quintessentially American cheese, we wanted to celebrate something that was... Read full feature
Lady Antebellum: 'Need You Now' – Album Review – by Sarah Wyland
For an act who's debut album went platinum and produced a Grammy-wining single, the fabled 'sophomore slump' is the elephant in the room as the release date nears. However, the sophomore slump is one concern that went unfounded for Lady Antebellum with the release of their second studio album, Need You Now. The album's title track served as the lead single. Released in November 2009, “Need You Now” soared up the charts and landed at number one for five straight weeks. Garnering positive reviews from industry insiders, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott trade vocals laden with emotion about being lonely in the wee hours of the morning while Dave Haywood's piano solo... Read full review
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