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Hunter Hayes Hits Nashville

Jennifer Swirsky — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:24:31 +0000

Hunter Hayes will hit Nashville next week during CMA Music Festival for several appearances and live performances. Hunter will kick off the week on Wednesday, June 6th at the 2012 CMT Music Awards. On Thursday, June 7th at 11 am, Hunter will sign for fans at The Warner Sound booth inside the Nashville Convention Center. Following the signing, Hunter and his band will perform at 6PM at Downtown Nashville’s aVenue. Hunter has billed his nearly two-hour set list “Music City’s Most Wanted.”

On Saturday June 9th, Hunter will share the stage with country music stars Eric Church, Luke Bryan, and Faith Hill. To wrap up his week in Nashville, Sunday, June 10, Hunter will make a stop at the Martin Guitar tent on Broadway at 1:30PM. He will then head to a sold out “Coffee Break Experience” with fans later that afternoon.

If you are unable to make it to CMA Fest, have no fear. You, too, can get your fill of Hunter soon. Hunter will be featured in the upcoming new episode of CMT Crossroads: Joe Walsh and Friends, starring Joe Walsh from The Eagles, accompanied by Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Luke Bryan and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. The artists will perform Walsh’s hits and Eagle’s classics. The show premieres on Saturday, June 23rd at 11 PM ET.

For more information and a complete rundown of Hunter Hayes’ CMA Festival activities, please visit www.HunterHayes.com. Let us know if you are heading to CMA Fest and what Hunter events you plan to attend!

Video Picks Of The Week: February 12, 2012

Jeanna D. — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:58:19 +0000

Hey country music friends…

It’s time for our “Video Picks of the Week!”

Music Video

This week’s music video is Lee Ann Womack, “I Hope You Dance.” The song was the lead single from her 2000 album of the same title, and a number one, cross-over mega hit.

One word comes to mind for me with this song… masterpiece. It is one of my favorite songs of all-time and definitely makes my top five. The lyrics and message are amazing, Womack’s voice is beautiful as always, and the video is very sweet.

“I Hope You Dance” is just one of those times in music when everything aligns together and is perfect.

Continue reading to check out our live performance and cover song video picks…

Live Performance

This week’s live performance video is Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson performing Reba’s signature song, Fancy, for CMT Crossroads in 2007. This duet is one of the best live performances I have ever seen. I love when Reba and Kelly sing together. Besides the fact that they are two of my favorites, their unique voices blend so well together and are second to none. Plus, they are both consummate performers with shining personalities. Their Crossroads episode is seriously one of the best ever done. If you have not seen it, check CMT or Palladia for a re-airing of it. Amazing is an understatement. You will not be disappointed.

Cover Song

This week’s cover song comes from unsigned artist, Hayley Stayner. I found Hayley browsing Youtube. She has a lot of country covers that you should check out on her channel. Here she is performing David Nail‘s “Let It Rain.” You can also purchase her EP on iTunes.

Hayley’s Info:

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/hayleystayner
Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/country601cutie

Thoughts? Suggestions? Sound off in the comments!

Until next time…

Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood Have Highest Rated “Crossroads” Episode in Seven Years

Jessica Crans — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:13:09 +0000

It was a weekend for football and music, as Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood scored the highest-rated episode of CMT CROSSROADS in seven years.

More than 3.1 million total viewers tuned in to CMT for weekend airings of CMT CROSSROADS: STEVEN TYLER & CARRIE UNDERWOOD FROM THE PEPSI SUPER BOWL FAN JAM, which premiered Saturday, February 4 from Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. The premiere garnered 1.9 million total viewers, marking the highest-rated CMT CROSSROADS episode since the 2005 pairing of Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers, according to Nielsen Media Research. Also a hit on social media, #CMTcrossroads peaked in the #3 spot on Twitter for U.S. trending topics.

CMT CROSSROADS: STEVEN TYLER & CARRIE UNDERWOOD FROM THE PEPSI SUPER BOWL FAN JAM will be retelecast on CMT Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. and again Sunday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m, ET/PT.

Tyler and Underwood took the stage for a rocking hour of hits, including “Sweet Emotion,” “Love in an Elevator,” “Before He Cheats,” “Cryin’,” a spectacular mash-up of Underwood’s “Just A Dream” and Aerosmith’s “Dream On,” a special performance of Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” and Underwood’s smash “Undo It,” and the Steppenwolf classic “Born To Be Wild.”

VIDEO: Carrie and Steven Share Silliness From The “Crossroads”

Ted Efron — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:37:22 +0000

Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler take to the stage tomorrow night for CMT’s Crossroads. It would seem the two singers are having a good time as they get ready for their Super Bowl Weekend special from Indianapolis. The show airs live this Satruday night at 11pm Eastern on CMT. In case you weren’t aware of it, the pair (along with Steven’s imaginary friend) have a little reminder for us all:

In other Carrie news, the superstar announced yesterday that her new album will be released on May 1st. The first single from the album, “Good Girl,” hits radio on Februrary 23rd.

CMT Crossroads featuring Martina McBride & Train going to DVD

Lydia Picknell — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:46:56 +0000

CMT along with Big Machine and Republic Nashville have released the Crossroads performance between Martina McBride and Train to DVD. The live DVD will have seven full performances of the pair from the television special, as well as extended interviews and two never-before-seen performances between the rock group and country superstar.

The show, taped in a Nashville studio last year, will go on sale today. It debuted on CMT last November.