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Sunday in the Country

Posted by TawnyTucker on March 4th, 2010

The Country Music Hall of Fame and New Haven records have joined together to present a 12 song album entitled Sunday in the Country: 12 Inspiring Hits From Today’s Top Country Artists.

“Inspirational songs have always had an important place in the country music canon,” adds Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Director Kyle Young. “The songs that comprise Sunday in the Country uphold this rich tradition, offering hope, fellowship, solace and gratitude. New Haven Records has been releasing meaningful country and gospel recordings for two decades, and we’re pleased to be partners with them on this project

The Track Listing Includes:

Long Black Train
Josh Turner

I Believe
Diamond Rio

But for the Grace of God
Keith Urban

Blessed
Martina McBride

Drugs or Jesus
Tim McGraw

Muddy Water
Trace Adkins

Go Rest High on That Mountain
Vince Gill

Holes in the Floor of Heaven
Steve Wariner

Up to Him
Tracy Lawrence

Angels Among Us
Alabama

Get Up in Jesus’ Name
Lee Ann Womack

I Found Jesus on the Jailhouse Floor
George Strait

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Posted in Alabama, Country Music Hall of Fame, Diamond Rio, George Strait, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride, Steve Wariner, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill

Tags: Alabama, Country Music Hall of Fame, Diamond Rio, George Strait, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride, Steve Wariner, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill

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A Diamond Rio Christmas Winners

Posted by Country Girl on December 24th, 2009

Thank you to everyone who shared their favorite holiday moments with us. Country Music Tattle Tale wishes everyone a Very Merry Christmas Eve!

The winners of the “A Diamond Rio Christmas, The Star Still Shines” are:

Gail Brown
Julie Sizemore
Holly Sarah

Don’t forget to enter to win a Larry the Cable Guy Christmas Prize Pack. We are picking our winners tomorrow on Christmas Day. Click Here to Enter

Posted in Contest - Free Music, Contests, Diamond Rio, Larry the Cable Guy

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Diamond Rio Wants You to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

Posted by Country Girl on December 18th, 2009

Diamond Rio is celebrating the season with the release of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” from their 2007 holiday album A Diamond Rio Christmas: The Star Still Shines.

Band front man Marty Roe recalls his favorite part of Christmas being ”the obvious things like family being together. Also, the fact that the whole world is focused on the birth of the Savior, even if they don’t believe. Such a pure message of unconditional Love.”

Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of A Diamond Rio Christmas: The Star Still Shines. Country Music Tattle Tale has three copies to give away! Click Here to Enter

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A Diamond Rio Christmas – Enter to Win!

Posted by Country Girl on December 16th, 2009

What harmonies, that’s the first thing that you think of when you listen to “A Diamond Rio Christmas”, then the music takes you back to all of the Christmas memories over the years, from when you were a child and you were watching “A Peanuts Christmas” with your family, to when you were a teen and “The Christmas Song” was a song that you had to learn for the Christmas Concert, to the classic “I’ll be Home for Christmas.” This CD will have all of your Christmas memories washing over you and will have you getting ready to leave the cookies and milk out for Santa along with the carrots for the reindeers, this one is for the season!

Country Music Tattle Tale has 3 copies of “A Diamond Rio Christmas, The Star Still Shines” to keep you in the holiday spirit. All you have to do to enter to win is leave us a comment and tell us your favorite Christmas memory. We will pick 3 winners at random next Thursday! Make sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you win. Your email address will not be published.

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Sheri Joseph

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Larry the Cable Guy’s Star Studded Chrismas Extravaganza Contest Winners!

Posted by Country Girl on December 2nd, 2009

We recieved some great and hysterical Christmas stories from you! What is so funny is that only one of you were brave enough to post a comment on CMTT to tell our readers your story! The other 42 entries all came to us by email! So because most of you were not brave enough to post your stories we won’t post them for the world to read either. BAAAAH HUMBUG! Congratulations to our winners of the Larry the Cable Guy’s Star Studded Christmas Extravaganza:

BootStompinGirl
Amanda P.

Please check your email box to claim your prize.

Keep checking back to CMTT every week for a brand new Christmas Giveaway! Upcoming contests include:

Carter Twins Christmas Giveaway
Phil Vassar Traveling Circus Giveaway
Diamond Rio Holiday Giveaway
Fast Ryde Prize Pack Giveaway

Posted in Carter Twins, Diamond Rio, Fast Ryde, Larry the Cable Guy, Phil Vassar

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It’s Beginning to Sound Alot Like Christmas Contest Winners & New Contest

Posted by Country Girl on November 25th, 2009

Thank you so much to everyone who shared their holiday stories with us. We had 72 replies for this contest and we really enjoyed reading each and every one of them. The holidays are such a special time for family and friends so thank you for sharing your happiest memories and traditions with us.

We orginially said we had two copies of each CD to give away but ….. Merry Christmas…. we actually have three copies! Congratulations to:

Sue
Aurora
Candace Hutton

If you did not win do not fret we have a brand new contest for you to enter!
We have two copies of Larry the Cable Guy’s Star Studded Chrismas Extravaganza to give away!

All you have to do is leave us a comment (don’t forget to leave your email address to) and tell us your funniest holiday story! We will pick two winners at random next Wednesday, December 2nd.

CMTT is staying with the holiday spirit all the way through December with a Sugarland, Diamond Rio and surprise giveaway! Keep checking back each week for your chance to win new Christmas gifts!

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Posted in Diamond Rio, Joey and Rory, Larry the Cable Guy, Sugarland

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Country Music and Racing Come Together in Nashville

Posted by Country Girl on November 21st, 2009

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Mark your calendar for January 8th and 9th as Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust takes over Nashville for the
fifth consecutive year!

The two-day event kicks off Friday, January 8th, with a special night of music at the Grand Ole Opry, when Sound & Speed hits the stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium. Choose from one of two shows – 7:00pm or 9:30pm – and see performances by Hank Williams Jr. (9:30 ONLY), Chris Young, Kyle Petty and his band, with more artists to be announced, plus appearances by some of today’s biggest names in NASCAR including
Kasey Kahne and Greg Biffle.

Sound & Speed continues on January 9th at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium, bringing together the worlds of NASCAR and country music, with appearances by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Denny Hamlin, Michael Waltrip and Clint Bowyer alongside country artists, including Josh Turner, Jason Michael Carroll and DiamondRio. And the list of artists and drivers continues to grow!

You’ll also experience autograph sessions, storytelling from the stars, Q&A sessions, sponsor displays and be the first to see the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series showcars!

Once again, all proceeds benefit Victory Junction and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

For tickets, full schedule and updated news, please visit www.soundandspeed.org!

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Posted in Chris Young, Diamond Rio, Hank Williams Jr., Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Turner

Tags: Chris Young, Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Je, Denny Hamlin, Diamond Rio, Grand Ole Opry, Greg Biffle, Hank Williams Jr., Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Turner, Kasey Kahne, Kyle Petty, Michael Waltrip, Ryman, Sprint Sound and Speed, Tony Stewart

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Get Your Running Shoes Ready for a Great Cause

Posted by Country Girl on November 17th, 2009

Team Rio Group Photo

Diamond Rio’s Jimmy Olander and Marty Roe are getting ready to upgrade last years running shoes and continue to add to the over 133,000 training miles that have been walked or run as part of an initiative to raise money and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. Diamond Rio has opened recruitment for runners or walkers for Team Rio 2010 in preparation for the Country Music Marathon and Half Marathon on April 24, 2010.

“It’s right about this time of year when people stop taking my calls and start walking the other way when they see me coming. They know I am hardcore at recruiting for our team and I am going to be hitting them up to join Team Rio,” shares Celebrity Running Captain and co-founder Jimmy Olander. “The great thing about our team is you can train from anywhere in the country. We’ve had runners join us from as far as California and D.C. They train in their hometown and run with their fellow Team Rio members on the day of the marathon. We start off with a sixteen week program so that all fitness levels start at a comfortable pace.”

Training for Team Rio kicks off in January. Team Rio provides training schedules for the full and half marathon on a weekly basis, specialty clinics, group support and discounts to local retailers to assist in training. Team members train during the week individually and meet for optional group runs on Saturday mornings. Team Members are required to raise a minimum of $250.00 in pledges. For more information on how you can get involved, visit www.teamrio.org. Additionally, Team Rio offers the below informational sessions through the month of December.

Tuesday, December 1 at Noon and Wednesday, December 2 at 5:30 pm CST
Big Brothers Big Sisters
1704 Charlotte Avenue (17th and Charlotte)
Youth Opportunity Center

Last year Team Rio raised over $116,000 and over $425,000 in just five years. Over 150 adult participants took part in Team Rio last year. Additionally, Team Rio Kids had 80 children take part in the kid’s race in 2009.

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Photo of the Day: Grand Ole Opry 84th Birthday Celebration

Posted by Country Girl on October 14th, 2009

Photo credit: Chris Hollo

Diamond Rio along with the most listened to female radio broadcaster in North America, Delilah and American Idol Season 7’s David Archuleta participate in the Grand Ole Opry’s 84th birthday celebration on Saturday, October 10.

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LoCash Cowboys Take Over Ohio

Posted by Country Girl on September 28th, 2009

Put-In-Bay (PIB), “Party Central” of South Bass Island on Lake Erie in Ohio, often dubbed the “Key West” of southern Lake Erie, will never be the same after being rocked practically into Lake Erie by the LoCash Cowboys on Friday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th! The Beer Barrel Bar, called the world’s longest bar, hosted the band for two nights to play to the craziest and wildest crowd this fan has ever seen! The band did two sets per night and the intermission was welcomed to catch our breaths too – but before the break was entirely up we were all ready for more action from this talented duo.

Chris Lucas and Preston Brust hit the stage attacking the audience with a continuous onslaught of new and older songs all night. There was rarely ever an unclaimed space to stand in front of the stage on the dance floor as old favorites “Boom Boom” and “You Got Me” and newer songs to be included on the new CD such as “Keep in Mind” rolled forth from the band at break-neck speed and were delivered with the precision of a well-oiled machine. They brought local guest singers onstage with excellent voices and ad-libbed dance steps even The Temptations would be proud to see.

The band, consisting of Ryan Jones, Jason Duggins, Dave Parks and Erik Halbig,
were introduced with each one individually showcasing their amazing talent and their individual performances were outstanding, as they are in every show.

There were birthdays in the crowd the Cowboys helped celebrate, bachelorette and bachelor parties galore, celebrities in the audience (Jimmy Olander from Diamond Rio was one), stage divers, Mardi Gras beads and leis around necks. People in the crowd wore huge funky hats, there were Navy personnel from the USS Lake Erie in the crowd, guest singers and fans from many other states – NY, IN and MI to name a few – as well as the revelers during the close Ohio State-USC revenge game. It was just crazy wild on the Island last weekend and the LoCash Cowboys once again thrilled devoted fans and gained many new fans along the way. The Cowboys get stronger with every show they do and, when the new single and CD is released, which will be soon, the world of country music will be set on its ear – with every ear listening for the LoCash Cowboys!

PIB – RIP this winter – but look out because LoCash is sure to be rocking your shores next year and we’ll all be there rocking with!!!

CalamityAnnie – CMTT Music Contributor
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Diamond Rio Reminds Us It’s OK To Be A”Beautiful Mess”

Posted by Country Girl on September 22nd, 2009

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the tour bus walls of your favorite band? Not a creepy kind of fly, just the kind that wants to know what it would be like to be them? For Diamond Rio fans that is happening today. “Beautiful Mess” is being released along side their brand new album “The Reason”.

When I first sat down to listen to the new album I must admit that the first thing that came into my mind was that it didn’t sound like “Diamond Rio”. The songs were different. I couldn’t exactly put my hand on why, I just knew they were different. Since I couldn’t figure out what I thought of the record after listening to it the first time I decided to start reading “Beautiful Mess”. Straight out of the gate Marty, Dan, Jimmy, Brian, Gene and Dana begin the story almost at the end. They open up about struggles that Diamond Rio was facing and how the band was on the edge of disaster after almost 15 years.

As a fan, you will love the book simply because the six men of Diamond Rio will lay it all out in front of you. You will get a biography of each member who will walk you through their childhood, their struggles, years of trying to “make it”, marriage and for some even divorce. You will learn of hurt, happiness and most of all a passion for music.

“Beautiful Mess” is a must read for every music lover. The honesty that is written in this book is unlike any other that I have read. Many fans will be surprised to learn what life was like for Diamond Rio. The lack of communication, the huge amount of respect and the fact that they are real people who have the same type of struggles that you and I have. It will also answer a lot of questions that fans may have.

After reading the book I was able to hear why the songs on “The Reason” are different. The men of Diamond Rio have dug deep into their hearts, their emotions and their faith to give fans and listeners hope. The positive message that this album brings to the table will give you goosebumps and help you remember “The Reason” we live our lives and remind us that “God is There”.

Congratulations to the winners of our Diamond Rio Prize Packs

Meg
Lauren
Jimmie
Leandria
Marilyn

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Bid on Clothes Off Your Favorite Star’s Back!

Posted by TawnyTucker on September 17th, 2009

The Franklin, TN organization, Porter’s Call, has joined forces with ClothesOffOurBack.org for a celebrity charity auction to raise money for a great cause.

Porter’s Call was founded 9 years ago. It gives aid and counsel to recording artists and their families as they embark on a very difficult journey. The historic Franklin home provides a confidential place for broken lives to be healed through God while enhancing talent and creativity.

“We are so grateful for the overwhelming show of support we’ve received from the participating artists-many of whom we’ve never met,” said Porter’s Call founder Al Andrews. “This auction collection holds a diverse and unique array of items that is sure to excite and delight their fans. While we know these items will raise significant funds to further the work of Porter’s Call, we hope that awareness for the service we provide is already rising significantly within the music community and that we will be able to serve more artists in the months to come.”

Items up for auction include:

Autographed Guitars from Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, Gene Simmons, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mercy Me, and Paramore
Autographed wardrobe items from Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Big Kenny, Michael W. Smith and tobyMac
Concert and meet & greet packages from Casting Crowns, Diamond Rio and Mandisa
Titans and Predators tickets with special passes
Framed autographed handwritten lyrics from Vince Gill and Amy Grant
Autographed books from Mike Huckabee, Steve Harvey and Rick & Bubba
Other autographed items from Jonas Brothers, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Billy Bob Thornton, Alison Krauss, Gretchen Wilson, Sara Evans and Josh Turner

Click here for more information and to start bidding-on items for this great cause.

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Posted in Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss, Amy Grant, Big Kenny, Brooks and Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, Jonas Brothers, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill

Tags: Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss, Amy Grant, Big Kenny, Billy Bob Thornton, Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Diamond Rio, Gene Simmons, Gretchen Wilson, Jonas Brothers, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill

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Diamond Rio – Beautiful Mess Contest

Posted by Country Girl on September 15th, 2009

Multi-Award winning country superstars Diamond Rio are slated to release both a brand new book and album for fans one week from today!

I have read the book and heard the album and I cannot wait for you to!

To celebrate the release Country Music Tattle Tale is giving away 5 Diamond Rio prize packs! Each winner will receive:

1 copy of Diamond Rio’s book “Beautiful Mess”
1 copy of their brand new album, “The Reason”

All you have to do to win is leave us a comment (leave your email address so we can contact you if you win) and let us know what your FAVORITE Diamond Rio song is.

We will pick a winner at random next Tuesday, September 22nd. Good Luck!

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Diamond Rio to Play Pre-Race Party Concert for Nascar

Posted by TawnyTucker on July 16th, 2009

Tune in September 6th to the Pep Boys Auto 500 Nascar Sprint Cup Race to see Diamond Rio perform. Dana Williams and Marty Roe are excited. They hung out with Kurt Busch and his crew this past to ‘mentally prepare’ for the gig.

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Country Music Cleanup

Posted by Country Girl on July 13th, 2009

You know how I can tell it’s Monday? My inbox is FULL of interesting and fun things from over the weekend! Here is this weeks country music clean up from Country Girl:

Love And Theft continue to be recognized as one of country music’s hot up-and-coming acts with the recent selection as Clear Channel Radio’s NEW! featured country artist for the month of July.

During the month of July, visitors to the more than 125 Clear Channel country station websites will be able to preview five tracks from Love And Theft’s upcoming debut album, World Wide Open, releasing August 25th. Fans can also read more about the band, view music videos and share with friends.

Visit www.myspace.com/loveandtheftmusic or follow the band on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lntweet for more information.

With only 2 days until the 3 ½ day musical experience of Country Thunder kicks-off, festival organizers are already setting the stage and camping locations, and making way for the music lovers to have a good time. “We are setting everything up so that the families can bring their kids out and enjoy a weekend of fun, family time,” says festival executive producer Brian Andrews.

Festival attendees will be able to see and hear music from Taylor Swift, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Kellie Pickler, Diamond Rio, among so many others … plus those who are camping, will get to experience the late night concerts (Neal McCoy, Gloriana, among others) in the Howling Coyote Dance Hall. General camping 1 & 2 have reached capacity, but Preferred Camping is still available.

In addition, Great American Country (GAC) will be on-site taping GAC Nights and GAC’s Top 20 Countdown with hostess Suzanne Alexander. “We are thrilled and honored to have GAC on location at our festival,” adds Andrews. “This will help in bringing national attention to Wisconsin, and the local area.”

Country Music Tattle Tale will also have a correspondant at the festival to bring you all of the excitment from the front row!

Tickets are still available at www.countrythunder.com

Dierks Bentley is set to perform as part of the third annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush, a free summer concert series designed to highlight the Samsung JACK mobile phone. He is scheduled to perform Aug. 18 at the Tabernacle in Atlanta.

Additional artists and venue locations will be announced soon. The concert event will also visit such cities as Dallas, Nashville, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.

A limited number of free tickets for the concerts will be available through radio promotions, street teams and online registration at www.samsungsummerkrush.com.

{source – Meg}

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