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Rascal Flatts Brings Us A Home For The Holidays

Jennifer Swirsky — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 01:40:26 +0000

The holidays are a time for friends and family. Rascal Flatts (and friends) recognize the importance of loved ones during the holiday season, which is why they are ringing in the holidays by taking us to “A Home For the Holidays.”

The 14th Annual “A Home For the Holidays,” an entertainment special, airing on Wednesday, December 19 from 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS, will be hosted by best-selling country vocal group Rascal Flatts. It will include moving performances by Rascal Flatts, Rachel Crow (whose performance accompanies her personal story about foster care adoption), Melissa Etheridge, Matchbox Twenty and Phillip Phillips. Wayne Brady, Kevin Frazier and Jillian Michaels are set to present.

Following the success of the past 13 annual shows, the special continues to tell touching stories about adoption from foster care to raise awareness for this important social issue. The inspirational stories of these American families are enhanced with performances by some of today’s most popular artists. Some of the musical performances accompany story segments which are introduced by celebrities who have their own adoption experiences or are involved with children’s issues. The stories highlight exceptional American children and families involved in this rewarding process.

Make sure to tune in to catch this very special holiday show!

Walking In a Winter Sugarland

Jennifer Swirsky — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:50:12 +0000

Christmas is coming a little early this year for Jennifer Nettles and friends. On November 3, Jennifer will host a CMA “Country Christmas” in Nashville, Tennessee at the Bridgestone Arena. Along with Jennifer, the following artists will be bringing the seasonal spirit to Nashville: Dierks Bentley, Colbie Caillat, Katherine Jenkins, Lady Antebellum, John Legend, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, The Band Perry and Keith Urban.

This will be the third consecutive year this event has taken place and it is scheduled to air as a special on ABC closer to the holiday season. In addition to the great show that Jennifer and company will put on, the country sensation is encouraging attendees to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to help Nashville-area children in need.

For more on this event, you can visit the Bridgestone Arena’s website.

Blake Shelton to Release “Cheers It’s Christmas” Album on October 2nd

Jessica Crans — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:18:18 +0000

Reigning ACM and CMA Male Vocalist of the year, Blake Shelton is prepping for the release of his first Christmas album, “Cheers It’s Christmas” on October 2, 2012 on Warner Bros. Records. Featured on the album will be several duet performances including fellow The Voice advisor Michael Bublé, close friend, Reba and a special duet with his mother, Dorothy Shackleford. The album includes classic songs that have touched Blake over the years. Many of the tracks on “Cheers It’s Christmas” were recorded at the famous Capitol Studios with full orchestral accompaniment.

In 2008, Blake recorded a version of Bublé’s song “Home” that showered both artists with multi-week No. 1’s and marked Blake’s fourth career multi-week No. 1 single. For Cheers It’s Christmas, Bublé and Blake have re-recorded the single to give it a Christmas spirit feel. Another exciting duet performance on Cheers It’s Christmas is great friend Reba. This is the first time the pair has ever performed on a record together.

They always say to save the most special for last, right? Well, last but not least – Blake literally brings the album home with a track he sang and co-wrote with one of the most special women in his life, his mother, Dorothy Shackleford. Nothing exemplifies Christmas like family, and with the single “Time For Me To Come Home” Blake and his mother capture the longing for a son on the road to finally come back home for Christmas time. How sweet is that?

“Cheers It’s Christmas” drops on October 2nd – just in time for you to pick up your copy before heading on the Blake Shelton Cruise, which sets sail from Miami, FL on October 14th and stops at San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau before docking back in Miami on August 21st. What could be better than attending concerts while on a cruise? If you haven’t booked your spot yet, head on over to the link above and reserve your room! Don’t forget to mention that Keepin’ It Country sent you…it will score you a free gift! (New bookings only.) Enjoy the holiday spirit a little early while at sea…we hope to see you there!

Give The Gift of Music This Season!

Jessica Crans — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:44:30 +0000

Open Road Recordings is celebrating the holiday season with the gift of music from artists such as Doc Walker, Dean Brody, Taylor Swift, and more! Everyone loves music, so why not give the gift of music from one of these artists below?

Doc Walker - Remember December (EP)

Country trio, Doc Walker’s Remember December Holiday EP is now available on iTunes and all digital retailers! The track features four songs, which are as follows:

1. Remember December
2. Merry Christmas to All
3. It Don’t Feel Much Like Christmas
4. The Christmas Song

Doc Walker kicks off their ‘Are You With Me Tonight? Tour 2011′ across Canada on November 13th in support of their latest album 16&1 and their holiday EP. For a list of tour dates & for more info on Doc Walker, visit www.docwalker.ca.

Dean Brody – “The Woodshed is Full” (Single)

Dean Brody, three-time winner at the 2011 CCMA Awards, has released a new single for the holiday season titled “The Woodshed is Full.” The song will be send to radio on November 15, 2011. The song is now available on iTunes and all other digital retailers.

You can find out more information about dean brody at www.deanbrody.com.

Taylor Swift - Speak Now World Tour – Live (CD/DVD – CD/Blu-ray)

Four-time Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift has been wowing fans left and right with her Speak Now World Tour. Now she’s wowing the critics with Speak Now World Tour – Live. Speak Now World Tour – Live will give her fans a front row seat to her Broadway-inspired concert tour. She has played over 98 shows in 17 countries crossing three continents on the Speak Now World Tour and having been to this tour myself, I must say she sure knows how to put on a fantastic show! You can pickup your copy of Speak Now World Tour – Live starting on November 21, 2011.

You can view the DVD trailer here: http://taylorswift.com/dvd-trailer. For more information on Taylor Swift head on over to www.taylorswift.com

Open Road Recordings - The Country Christmas Collection(CD)

Open Road Recordings and Big Machine Records release The Country Christmas Collection, featuring an amazing lineup of some of Country music’s biggest artists singing their favourite Christmas songs. The collection includes holiday classics sung by Reba, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Jewel and more.

The Country Christmas Collection is available in stores now.