The OAC Country Crossroads

Your Take: Reinventions 2 July 2009

One of my earliest memories of CMT is watching Shenandoah’s “Next to You, Next to Me” video at my grandparents’ house after faking (cough, cough) sick to get out of what I’m sure was a parti. […]

Source: The 9513 | Karlie Justus

Jack Ingram Leads New Music Videos Gearing Up for Summer 2 July 2009

Seven new entries — from artists ranging from Jack Ingram to Willie Nelson — were screened by the CMT New Music Video Evaluation Team this week. Conclusions from the videos: Summer is here and man. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Chet Flippo

Can You Imagine a Carrie Underwood / Kelly Clarkson Duet? 2 July 2009

This is not official in any way. At all. But it is, as of this blogging, one of the most active topics in the forum on Carrie Underwood’s Web site. So I thought I’d bring the question over here, t. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Alison Bonaguro

Dixie Chicks’ Influence Rubbed Off on Charlie Robison 2 July 2009

Looks like all those years with a Dixie Chick rubbed off on Charlie Robison. He may have divorced the Chicks’ Emily Robison, but it sounds like he’s married to that whole fiddle and steel and mand. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Alison Bonaguro

“Barefoot and Crazy” Is Jack Ingram’s Summer Anthem 2 July 2009

At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect with the title of Jack Ingram’s new video, “Barefoot and Crazy.” I had this picture in mind of people boycotting their socks and shoes as they ran the st. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Whitney Self

Three New Bluegrass Albums Worth Seeking Out 2 July 2009

If you like bluegrass music, I have a couple of recommendations for you. The first is Marty Raybon & Full Circle’s This That and the Other. You may recognize Raybon as the engaging lead singer of Sh. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Craig Shelburne

Brooks & Dunn Compile Hits; Holly Williams Schedules Opry Debut 2 July 2009

Brooks & Dunn are scheduled to release a 30-track hits compilation titled #1s … and then some on Sept. 8. The duo’s current single, “Indian Summer,” and “Honky Tonk Stomp” will be the only. […]

Source: The 9513 | Brody Vercher

With Fans in Charge, Eli Young Band Gets Picked 2 July 2009

One of my favorite songs right now is Eli Young Band’s “Always the Love Songs.” The video’s not bad either. But I had no idea just how popular it was until I found out that it has been consist. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Alison Bonaguro

Maybe Chad Kroeger Doesn’t Really Want to Be a “Rockstar” 2 July 2009

You know that Nickelback song, “Rockstar”? The one that has frontman Chad Kroeger screaming the litany of reasons why it would be cool to be one? He wants to dress his ass in the latest fashion, g. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Alison Bonaguro

Farmer Jason sings for kids (and parents) at the Red Light Café 2 July 2009

As a music geek parent, one of the greatest moments is when your child discovers music. The first time I’d ever seen one of my daughters sit still for three minutes was when she became enraptured by. […]