Chris Young – The Man I Want To Be

The Man I Want To Be
By: Chris Young

Release Date: August 31, 2009

Young entered the country music scene through the television show Nashville Star and released his self-titled, debut album on Oct. 3, 2006. “The Man I Want To Be” is Young’s follow-up to his first album. His current single, “Gettin’ You Home,” resides in the top twenty of the Billboard Hot Country Songs.

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Label: RCA

Track Listing:

1. That Makes Me
2. Voices
3. The Dashboard
4. Gettin’ You Home – HOT
5. It Takes A Man
6. The Shoebox
7. Rose In Paradise (Duet With Willie Nelson)
8. Twenty-One Candles
9. The Man I Want To Be
10. Rainy Night In Georgia

Hot Singles:

“Gettin’ You Home” |

Discography:

Chris Young – October 3, 2006 |

On the Web: chrisyoungcountry.com

Trailer Choir, Mallary Hope free downloads

As a part of iTunes popular free music of the week program, some of country music newest names are featured as free downloads in the iTunes Music Store. Starting today, download free copies of Mallary Hope’s lovely ballad named “Love Lives On” and Trailer Choir’s  funky and funny “Rockin’ The Beer Gut” music video.  This is a great way to explore some of Nashville’s aspiring talent.

Download Trailer Choir’s “Rockin’ the Beer Gut” music video:

Download Mallary Hope’s “Love Lives On” single:

Love and Theft – World Wide Open

World Wide Open
By: Love and Theft

Release Date: August 25, 2009

Love and Theft, comprised of Brian Bandas, Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles, received a little stardom juice when country music teen sensation Taylor Swift noticed the all-boy trio after they opened for her in 2008. The band’s hit single, “Runaway” is edging its way up the country music charts.

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Label: Carolwood

Track Listing:

1. World Wide Open
2. Runaway – HOT
3. Dancing In Circles
4. It’s Up To You
5. You To Miss
6. Can’t Go Back
7. Don’t Wake Me
8. Freedom
9. Slow Down
10. Me Without You
11. Drowning

Hot Single: download “Runaway” [live] on iTunes:

On the web: myspace.com/loveandtheftmusic

Jack Ingram – Big Dreams and High Hopes

Big Dreams and High Hopes
By: Jack Ingram

Release Date: August 25, 2009

A Texas native, Jack Ingram rose to mainstream popularity with hits like “Wherever You Are” and “Love You”. In follow up to his album “This Is It”, Ingram will release his newest album, “Big Dreams and High Hopes” featuring his latest hit singles “Barefoot and Crazy” and “That’s A Man.”

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Label: Big Machine

Track Listing:

1. Free
2. Barefoot and Crazy – HOT
3. That’s A Man – HOT
4. Seeing Stars
5. Not Giving Up On Me
6. Barbie Doll
7. Big Dreams & High Hopes
8. Heartache
9. Man In Your Life
10. King Of Wasted Time
11. In The Corner

Hot Singles:

• Barefoot and Crazy |
• That’s A Man |

Music Videos:

• Barefoot and Crazy |
• That’s A Man |

On the web: jackingram.net

David Nail – I’m About To Come Alive

I’m About To Come Alive
By: David Nail

Release Date: August 18, 2009

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Label: MCA Nashville

Newcomer David Nail will release his debut album tomorrow. While Nail’s music is country, his album “I’m About To Come Alive” and its artwork have a unique urban feel to them. The album’s first release, “Red Light” was featured on iTunes as a “Single of the Week” and has been pushing its way up the country music charts.

Track Listing:

1. Mississippi
2. I’m About To Come Alive
3. Red Light – HOT
4. Again
5. Clouds
6. Summer Job Days
7. Strangers On A Train
8. Looking For A Good Time
9. This Time Around
10. Turning Home
11. Missouri

Hot Single:

Download “Red Light” on iTunes:

Music Video:

Download the “Red Light” music video on iTunes: 

On the web: davidnail.com

Reba McEntire – Keep on Loving You

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Label: Valory

Track Listing:

1. Strange – HOT
2. Just When I Thought I’d Stopped Loving You
3. I Keep On Loving You
4. I Want A Cowboy
5. Consider Me Gone
6. But Why
7. Pink Guitar
8. She’s Turning 50 Today
9. Eight Crazy Hours (In The Story Of Love)
10. Nothing To Lose
11. Over You
12. Maggie Creek Road
13. I’ll Have What She’s Having

Hot Singles

Strange:

Music Videos

Strange:

Related Artist: Justin Moore

On the Web: reba.com

New Single Releases for August 09

Here’s a list of must have new single releases:

Brooks & Dunn – Indian Summer

By now you’ve probably heard the news that Brooks & Dunn will be wrapping up their 20 plus year music career as a duo in 2010. So while you still can, check out their new release “Indian Summer”. Like most, Brooks & Dunn have become a staple in my country music collection and I was deeply saddened by the news. “Indian Summer” seems to perfectly portray my feelings towards the breakup. 

Single: Video:

Tim McGraw – It’s a Business Doing Pleasure With You

“It’s a Business Doing Pleasure With You” is the first single off of Tim McGraw’s forthcoming album titled “Southern Voice” due out this fall. It’s kind of nice to hear a fun song like this from McGraw as it seems that most of his recent singles have shown his serious side.

Toby Keith – American Ride

“American Ride” is Toby Keith doing his thing. Great song and it might just keep the American auto industry from singing another Keith hit “It’s a Little Too Late.” (Don’t hate, I drive an American car)

Lady Antebellum – I Need You Now

“I need you know” is Lady Antebellum’s first release that’s not from their debut, self-titled album. Like their current hit, “I Run To You”, this single is everything I like and expect from Lady A. Smooth sound and great vocals from Hillary Scott. I’m super excited to see Lady A is working on a second album.

Jamey Johnson – My Way To You

I’ve always been a huge fan of Jamey Johnson and for me to like this new release “My Way to You” is no surprise. Johnson seems to capture his true authenticity and really release his raw emotions in this single. His music will make a lasting impression. I’m really looking forward to a new album from Johnson.

Big Kenny – Long After I’m Gone

Better known for his half of Big & Rich, Big Kenny has released “Long After I’m Gone” which is available for free download on his Web site, bigkenny.tv Check it out!

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Jason Aldean in da club

With hits like “Hicktown”, “Amarillo Sky” and his newest single “Big Green Tractor” country music’s Jason Aldean is what one could consider a modern day traditionalist in the sense that his music addresses typical small town topics. While thumbing through the iTunes Music Store, I almost dropped my iPod Touch when I saw Aldean’s “She Country” remixed into a club version. Don’t get me wrong, I like to see county songs remixed but I found it interesting to hear “She’s Country” mixed with rap vocals. When you’re Jason Aldean, you can do whatever you want.

Preview and Download “She’s Country” in the iTunes Music Store:

Keep an eye out for Aldean’s new concert DVD, “Wide Open Live & More,” which will be released on Aug. 25.

Pre-order Wide Open Live & More on Amazon: Wide Open: Live and More

Justin Moore

Justin Moore
By: Justin Moore

Release Date: August 11, 2009

Newcomer Justin Moore broke into the mainstream country music scene in 2009 with his chart topping hit “Small Town USA”. Following the success of debut single, Moore will release his debut, self-titled album on August 11.

Label: Valory

Download “Justin Moore” on iTunes:

Purchase “Justin Moore” on Amazon: Amazon

Track Listing:

1. How I Got To Be This Way
2. Small Town USA – HOT
3. Backwoods
4. Like There’s No Tomorrow
5. Good Ole American Way
6. I Could Kick Your Ass
7. Back That Thing Up
8. The Only Place That I Call Home
9. Grandpa
10. Hank It

Music Videos

“Small Town USA”:

One the Web: myspace.com/moorejustinmusic

George Strait – Twang

“Twang”
By: George Strait

Release Date: August 11, 2009
Label: MCA Nashville

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In the Spring of 2009, George Strait was honored with Artist of the Decade from the Academy of Country Music and on August 11, he will release his 38th album titled “Twang.”

“If twang is not what I do, then I don’t know what is,” Strait explained in a video about his new release. “All my albums I feel like are different enough to where I don’t feel like I did this the last time. I mean sure it’s country music, not trying to change that but each song I do is different.”

Strait added that Twang really came together because of many reasons. From the types of songs to the instruments used but one of the main reasons is the fact that he co-write three of the album tracks with his son Bubba.

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Track Listing:
1. Twang
2. Where Have I Been All My Life
3. Gotta Get To You
4. Easy As You Go
5. Living For The Night - HOT
6. Same Kind Of Crazy
7. Out Of Sight Out Of Mind
8. Arkansas Dave
9. The Breath You Take
10. He’s Got That Something Special
11. Hot Grease And Zydeco
12. Beautiful Day For Goodbye
13. El Rey

Hot Single “Living for the Night” |

One the web: georgestrait.com

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