The album is being released as a regular 10-song version as well as in a deluxe edition that includes 4 bonus songs and access to exclusive video downloads.
Born and raised in rural Gilchrist County, Fla., Easton spent much of his time on his grandparents' cattle farm after his parents divorced when he was young. A member of FFA and 4-H, Easton showed cattle at the local livestock fair. While no one in his family played a musical instrument, music was a big part of his upbringing.
"My grandparents liked to watch the Opry," Easton remembers. "We'd start Saturday night off with `Hee Haw' and then `Opry Backstage' and then `Opry Live'." When Easton was 15 years old he began taking guitar lessons; every day when he got home from school, Easton would practice guitar for hours, sometimes until his fingers were raw, then help his grandfather around the farm.
After earning a business degree through the College of Agriculture at the University of Florida, Easton took two important steps. "My wife and I got married on September 2, 2006, and on October 14 we moved to Nashville," he says. "I always knew I wanted to move up here. There was never any question about it. I didn't want to wake up one day and wish I would have tried it, but I had to get my education first so I had something to fall back on."
Like his heroes Strait and Whitley, Easton is unapologetically country. His songs, while rooted in the present, call to mind simpler times when the back porch was where folks gathered to network. His first single, "A Little More Country Than That," paints a picture of rural life that speaks to Easton's small town sensibilities. "This song identifies who I am," he says. "It shows character and that's important where I'm from. You learn to say `yes, ma'am' and `no, sir,' and to open the door for the ladies."
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The debut Country album from the 8th season finalist of American Idol featuring the single "My Best Days are Ahead of Me". During his bid for the Idol title, Gokey impressed the judges with his vocal versatility, but it was his buoyant personality and perseverance in the face of adversity that earned Gokey a special place in the hearts of Idol devotees.
Constantly asked by fans when he is going to release new music, country star Blake Shelton is giving the people what they want. Shelton has announced that he will release a value-priced album featuring six brand-new songs, entitled Hillbilly Bone, on March 2.
'I talk to my fans every day and the first question they ask me is, 'When are you going to release a new record?'' says Shelton, whose last studio album was 2008's 'Startin' Fires.' 'I want to give my fans new music more often and at a lower price. The fact that people will be able to get the new music for less money is a gift to my fans who have been behind me every step of the way.'
The first single is the title track, a comedic, sing-along duet with Shelton's long-time friend Trace Adkins.
In Josh Thompson,working-class country has found its most authentic spokesman in a generation. A compelling singer, he is an artist whose songwriting reflects both the gritty realities of blue-collar life and the beer-fueled release of the Friday-night honky-tonk. There is no doubt this work ethic,which was perhaps most evident in the days when he was juggling the publishing deal he earned just seven months after moving to Nashville and pouring concrete, the trade he had worked at since he was 12.
That work ethic, the honesty in his writing and the energy in his performances have combined to make JOsh a powerful new voice in country music.Thompson's Columbia Nashville debut, Way Out Here, showcases the man who lived the music he makes. Produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean), the CD captures both the emotional nuance that marks Josh's work an the raucous energy that sparks his live performances. The album features 10 songs-nine co-written by Josh and one that he penned entirely on his own.
HAYWIRE has been the quickest record we've ever made from start to finish," says Josh. "But I'm glad our haste didn't make waste. I love every single song. One thing I've noticed is that you are definitely hearing more of my range, high and low on this album. I'm really proud of this record." And that's saying something, given what he's accomplished so far. Since earning a standing ovation as an unknown singer on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 2001 with his impressive delivery of "Long Black Train," he has established himself as one of the most identifiable male vocalists in country music.
This is the first EVER Best of Chris Cagle compilation in the market place! Features Chris Cagle's 5 top ten hit singles, plus many more of his country classics including: I Breathe In, I Breathe Out, What Kinda Gone,and What A Beautiful Day!
The album possesses the same hard rock-country edge, whimsy and humor that made 'Save A Horse...'Big and Rich's breakout hit, as well as the emotional heartfelt sincerity fans of 'Holy Water' and '8th of November' came to know. At the same time, it is unique to Big Kenny as a solo artist - and rich with lessons in love, forgiveness, and freedom distilled from a lifetime of highs and lows and powered by a deep groove.
Deluxe CD/DVD edition of this 2009 live release from the queen of Country Music. This set captures incredible performances of Dolly's most loved hits, as well as select songs from her 2008 release Backwoods Barbie. The DVD features 50 minutes of behind the scenes, intimate footage of Dolly on tour, including interviews and soundcheck performances.
2009 release from the four-time Grammy Award winner and former American Idol winner. Carrie has come a long way since her AI days including selling more than 10 million albums, garnering ACM and CMA awards and becoming the first Country artist in history to achieve 10 #1 singles from her first two albums. To top that all off, she was also recently inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame! This 2009 album includes the first single 'Cowboy Casanova'.
CD/DVD featuring 11 original FEARLESS tracks plus 6 new songs! DVD footage includes music videos for "Love Story," "Change," "White Horse," "You Belong With Me," "The Best Day," Behind the Scenes of "Love Story," "White Horse," and "You Belong With Me," 67 exclusive photos from the FEARLESS Tour and an exclusive webisode!
Tim McGraw has sold over 40 million units and dominated the charts with 30 #1 singles. He's won three Grammys, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, three People's Choice Awards and numerous others. The first single from Southern Voice, 'It's A Business Doing Pleasure With You', is an up-tempo, tongue-in-cheek tale about the price paid for loving a woman who loves designer labels, penned by Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and singer-songwriter Brett James.
