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NEW: Lauren Alaina’s “Georgia Peaches” Music Video!
Lauren Alaina is kicking off 2012 with a video for her latest single, “Georgia Peaches.” The clip – directed by David McClister (The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum) – stars some of Alaina’s best friends, and was filmed at the Sylvan Park Melrose restaurant in Nashville.
“Making the ‘Georgia Peaches’ video was a blast,” she said, “I got to have some of my closest friends in the video, and we were laughing and having a good time throughout the night. I love that I was able to have them there.” Lauren, who grew up in the small town of Rossville, GA, added that “I’m a proud Georgia Peach!”
“Georgia Peaches” appears on Alain’a debut album, Wildflower, available in stores and online at iTunes and Amazon. For more information, including ticket details for her upcoming My Kinda Party Tour with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, visit Alaina’s official website at laurenalainaofficial.com.
Check out the video and let us know what you think in the comments below!
CMT To Premiere Lauren Alaina’s “Georgia Peaches” Music Video This Friday
Lauren Alaina fans have been waiting for this moment for quite a few weeks now! At 8a.m. ET/PT, CMT will debut Lauren Alaina’s new music video, “Georgia Peaches.” The video will be part of a 15-minute behind-the-scenes special including footage from the video shoot and an interview with Lauren.
You can catch Lauren Alaina out on tour with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan starting in January! The first stop will be on January 20th in Greenville, SC.
Trace Adkins On The State Of Country Music
As the calendar is about to turn on a phenomenal year for Country music, it’s time to sit back and reflect a bit.
Country’s influence and impact reached far and wide this past year. Cross-over artists like Taylor Swift and Lady A brought their music to millions of fans, many of whom may have been getting their first taste of the genre. Country artists finished first and second on the latest season of American idol with Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. Then there was Blake Shelton, who brought a funny, thoughtful and sometimes surprisingly compassionate face to Country through his work on NBC’s “The Voice”.
Top 11 Country Albums Of 2011
2011 has been quite a year for country music. We’ve seen touching, real-life singles like “Cost Of Livin’” to new party anthems like “Red Solo Cup.” There’s been albums that have broken records, and albums that have surprised fans. We’ve had all-girl groups form, and some groups losing members this year. One thing is for sure… 2011 has been a big one for country music.
We’ve put together our top eleven list of the eleven best albums released this year. Some of our picks may surprise you, so make sure to take a look and let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or right here in the comments about what you think, how you feel, and if you think we missed someone we shouldn’t have.
Keepin’ it Country’s Top 11 Albums of 2011:
PHOTO: Joanna Smith Gets A Helping Hand From Lauren Alaina
It’s the time of year when traveling quickly becomes a headache, and that was the case for country music singer Joanna Smith last week. After her plane was late in New York, she had to rush to make it to her show at Huntington. She made it – with only moments to spare, but didn’t have time to do her hair and makeup on her own.
That’s when American Idol runner-up Lauren Alaina stepped in. Lauren curled Joanna’s hair for her, since they were both performing at the concert, and got her friend all ready to hit the stage – and on-time!
Celebrate New Years Eve In Country Style
FOX is ready to bring back the cowboy boots and hats for New Years Eve. They’ll be airing their first-ever American Country New Years Eve Live on December 31st. The special will have performances from both New York City and Las Vegas as they count down to the New Year. The special starts at 11 pm EST and will go on until 12:30 am EST on FOX. It will be tape-delayed in other time zones.
Ring in the New Year with musical performances from Rodney Atkins and American Idol season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina, who will both take the stage to perform their latest hits. The host of the night, and additional performers, will be announced over the next few days.
CONTEST: Win an autographed copy of Lauren Alaina’s Wildflower CD! — Our Winner is Paul!
Just in time for Christmas, we’re giving away an autographed copy of American Idol Season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina’s CD, Wildflower! This is the perfect gift for any Lauren fan! All you have to do to enter to win is fill out the form below and tell us why you (or your friend/daughter/son/husband/wife, whoever!) is Lauren Alaina’s biggest fan!
Wildflower is the best selling country debut by a female since 2006, selling 69,000 copies in it’s first week. The CD features Lauren’s American Idol hit “Like My Mother Does” and recent hit “Georgia Peaches.”
Winner will be chosen at random at 7pm on Friday, December 16th. Contest is open to anyone* and only one entry per person will be valid. Thanks for entering and good luck!
*Please note: Mail delivery to countries outside of the US will take longer and will not be guaranteed by Christmas.
—this contest is now closed. Congratulations to Paul M!
Lauren Alaina on AOL Music Sessions
American Idol cutie Lauren Alaina recently popped by AOL Music Sessions to perform songs from her album Wildflower and to talk about just how much her life has changed since her appearance on the hit show. (Hint: The boy situation is more challenging than ever.)
Below, check out Keepin’ It Country favorite track “Georgia Peaches,” then head on over to AOL Music to check out the interview and the rest of the videos!
Lauren Alaina: In Her Own Words
Lauren Alaina was just 3 years old when her mother was driving her somewhere in their hometown of Rossville, Ga. The Dixie Chicks were on the radio, and when Mom turned it off and heard her daughter singing the song on her own — in pitch and with every word correct — she did what any perceptive parent would do: She bought her a Dixie Chicks karaoke package and encouraged her to keep singing.
Not much time has passed since then, but Alaina, 17, has blossomed into a singer of precocious technique and sensitivity. She has worked hard for this achievement, singing lead roles in school plays throughout elementary school and winning the talent competition of the Southern Stars Pageant at 8. At age 10, she took top prize in Orlando’s American Model and Talent Competition, beating out more than 1,500 participants, and at 12 Alaina made her first of many visits to Nashville’s Lower Broadway clubs — before 6 PM, of course.
But it was “American Idol” that lifted her into national celebrity in 2011. Finishing second to the equally young, gifted and future Mercury Nashville labelmate Scotty McCreery, she was soon at work on her debut album, Wildflower, with Byron Gallimore producing all but her first single, the power ballad “Like My Mother Does.”
Around The Social Networks: Stars Weigh In On ACAs
The stars took to Twitter and social networking sites to sound off on last night’s American Country Awards! They shared their appreciation to their fans, highlights from the event, and some pictures.
Here is what they had to say:
Jason Aldean:
@Jason_aldean Thank u guys so much for all the votes for the ACA… Now i gotta figure out where to put 6 guitars! Yall are awesome! See u in 2012, now its time to celebrate in Vegas baby!
Blake Shelton:
@Blake_shelton Thanks to every one of y’all who took time to vote for me for the ACA’s.. And for all the thoughts and prayers for dad! He’s happy about it!
Scotty McCreery:
@ScottyMcCreery HUGE thanks to all the fans out there who helped me win my first award tonight! yall are incredible n younever cease to amaze me! love yall!
Chris Young:
@Chrisyoungmusic I have the best fans in the world. And that’s not just saying it. I mean it. I have had a record deal for six years thanks to you. #thankyou
Kelly Clarkson:
@Kelly_clarkson I just found out I won 2 awards tonight with @Jason_Aldean! I had no clue we were even up for any awards haha! That’s awesome! Go us :)
Lauren Alaina:
@Lauren_Alaina Finally got to see
@Jason_Aldean and thank him for letting me be part of his tour! (:
Josh Turner:
@Joshturnermusic Hanging backstage at ACA’s with my beautiful co-presenter Jordin Sparks.
Jordin Sparks:
@jordinsparks ?’d presenting 2 my girl Carrie & getting serenaded by
@joshturnermusic? My heart skipped a few beats! Josh! I think we need 2 do a song! ;)
Eli Young Band:
@Eliyoungband Awesome
#ACAs moment: our dressing room is right next to@TheAlabamaBand !!
The Alabama Band:
@thealabamaband Here’s a pic of Randy backstage with Blake Shelton getting ready for the show last night!
