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Introducing Jason Byrd
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n When George Jones says you're good - well, you better be. And, one thing is for sure, Jason Byrd will not disappoint his mentor or his fans. Listen to Jason Byrd for two seconds and you're hooked. This new artist is pure traditional country, the kind that never goes out of style. It's no big surprise that George Jones would be one of his biggest supporters. In fact, there is such similarity in Jason's voice and music, that Jones' fans could even be fooled. On February 24th, Jason Byrd makes his debut at the Grand Ole Opry, and as if that weren't big enough, he hits the road with his idol and friend, Mr. George Jones. Check Jason's site for Tour Dates to see if they will be coming to a town near you. Jones and Byrd fans should also be watching for the new Jason Byrd CD with a special duet between the two.
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Carrie Underwood Wins Two Grammys
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Stunning as usual, she absolutely gave one of her best performances yet. Carrie Underwood performed last night at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, in a tribute to Bob Wills. Only the late great Patsy Cline could have delivered a vocal performance like the one Underwood made last night. Think she should have been awarded? Well, she certainly was. Underwood won her first two Grammys for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best New Artist.
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New Toby Keith Single Coming February 12th
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Toby Keith charges into 2007 with a new
single and outstanding sales
for his Broken Bridges DVD and accompanying soundtrack.
His soon-to-be-released single, “High Maintenance Woman,” will
be the first release from his upcoming CD. The song is classic Toby Keith, which can only mean yet another hit from country radio's most played artist of 2006.
Keith kicked off his Hookin' Up and Hangin' Out Tour on January 25th, with special guest Lindsey Haun who played his daughter in the Broken Bridges movie.
Check his official site for tour dates.
The Wreckers
Join Keith Urban
Adding to the excitement of Keith Urban's much anticipated "Love, Pain & the whole crazy World Tour" is the addition of Grammy-Nominated duo The Wreckers to the line-up. For 36 concerts in 33 cities beginning in Phoenix, Arizona on June 8th, The Wreckers will kick off the show with the tight harmonies, smart songwriting, and pop-tinged country sound for which they have become known.
Since the release of their multi-week #1 debut single "Leave The Pieces" last year, The Wreckers, comprised of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp, have established themselves as one of the hottest new country acts around. "Leave The Pieces" is Grammy-nominated for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group, and their follow-up single, "My, Oh My" is currently a top ten hit. The girls' debut album, Stand Still, Look Pretty has been certified gold. The Wreckers spent last summer and fall opening for such superstar acts as Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, & Brad Paisley, so will feel right at home warming up the crowds for Keith Urban this summer.
Tickets for the "Love, Pain, & the whole crazy World Tour" went on sale to the public on Saturday, Febrauary 3rd in select markets. For more information about specific dates and pre-sale offers, Visit:
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MIAMI SUPERBOWL
Country Music Highlights
Miami, FL – Super Bowl Sunday was more exciting than ever on CBS!!! The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears for an electrifying showdown of sportsmanship. Prince performed during the XLI Halftime show, and proved he is more than just one of the world's most popular and influential musicians, but also an international icon that can really play the guitar! And so he did. Prince has been called one of the greatest living performers of our time, and has sold nearly 100 million albums.
Following the Colts win, the music entertainment continued, when talk show host and funny man Craig Ferguson aired a ‘Special Super Bowl Edition’ of his Late Late Show on CBS at
11:00 PM ET/PT.
The real fun began, when the voice that greets football fans every Monday night, HANK WILLIAMS JR., gave an outstanding performance along with Rock N Roll Hall of Fame members LYNYRD SKYNYRD.This however, was only the beginning for
Skynyrd/Williams' fans....
GET READY FOR THE ROWDY FRYNDS TOUR
20 Dates Confirmed for National Tour featuring dual headliners Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr.and we have them for you, right here on New Country Star!
(Nashville, TN) - It will be a rowdy tour indeed when Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members Lynyrd Skynyrd and country music icon Hank Williams Jr. unite for a series of national dates in 2007, appropriately namedTHE ROWDY FRYNDS TOUR.
The tour is scheduled to commence April 11th in Huntsville, Alabama withdates running through June. The tour will offer fans
performances by two of the greatest musical legends,
all in one spectacular night.
The Williams/Skynyrd tour will be playing on Friday and Saturday nights toensure all their ‘Rowdy Frynds’ can party with them.
“Hank played with Skynyrd years ago and it was one heck of a show.Since then, we’ve been looking for the opportunity to tour together,” said Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd, “because his fans are our fans, and vice versa.”
Clearly, Lynyrd Skynyrd weren’t the only ones chomping atthe bit to turn the conception into reality.
“Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr. on the stage together in the same night,”Hank Williams Jr. commented, “talk about a show!
I can’t wait to see what happens in these cities!”
For additional information onLynyrd Skynyrd please visit www.lynyrdskynyrd.com.
For additional information on
Hank Williams Jr., please visit www.hankjr.com.
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Meet Jenny Tate
New Country Star Semi-Finalist
New Country Star saw a lot of talent in 2006.
Although this incredibly beautiful and talented
singer/ songwriter didn't find us until December of '06, when she did,
she made sure she was seen and heard. Jenny Tate was not only
voted Fan Favorite Female Vocalist in December 2006, but she went on
to become a Semi-Finalist for New Country Star of the Year!
Jenny took time to talk with us recently about her incredible
journey, and also to let us know exactly how it felt
to be in the running for
New Country Star of the Year 2006!
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New Country Star
Expands
Recently, New Country Star welcomed a very important new addition to the staff. Publicist Vicki Lopez, officially joined the team on Thursday, January 18th. With a background in Public Relations and Advertising, Lopez will be a huge asset to the company. "We are very pleased to have Ms. Lopez onboard. The staff has had a hard time keeping up with media requests and this is something we've needed for quite some time." said Senior Partner Rich Anthony "To find someone with herqualifications and experience
is such a great thing for New Country Star, and
all the artists we feature. We are very excited about 2007. "
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