Two of the hottest artists in country music these days have to be the wife and hubby couple of Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. And while Miranda’s career has skyrocketed, she tells us that with Blake as one of the star coaches on the hit series, The Voice, his visibility from the show has made it tough for them to go out unnoticed, even among people who aren't necessarily listening to country music.
“I understand now why, you know, sometimes people that get largely famous and… sort of become a little bit weird. It’s not because… you get trapped in your own world, just a little bit, you know, and I’m lucky I’m in country, so it’s not as bad, but some of these big stars, you can’t walk down the street. You can’t. And I’ve learned that with even Blake, you know, with the last time we were in New York City. We couldn’t even walk five feet, and that’s New York City, and that’s not a country mecca. Now that’s he’s this big network television star, things have changed, and you know, we are exactly the same people we always were. We are, like, so down to earth and do not care about ‘the scene’ or havin’ this certain famous image, but then there’s this part that you are a star and that’s how people perceive you, so you have to always carry yourself that way.”
Carrie Underwood - Release date for new album announced
After news last week that Carrie Underwood’s new single, “Good Girl,” will ship to country radio on February 23rd comes more exciting news today with word that a release date has been set for Carrie’s new album! While a title has yet to be announced, we now know that Carrie's fourth album will be released on May 1st!
Featuring the new single, “Good Girl,” the project reunites Carrie with her longtime producer, Mark Bright, and Carrie says she couldn’t be more excited about her first album since 2009’s Play On.
She said, “I am so excited to finally have new music. I was lucky enough to have an amazing tour from my last album, and it feels like it’s been forever, but I really had a blast writing the songs, making the music, takin’ my time, ’cause I wanted it to be perfect, and I feel like we’re there. So, it’s very exciting for me to just have new stuff to sing.”
Tim Mcgraw to Release New Album - Emotional Traffic
His 'Best Album Ever' Released 27th January 2012
Sony Music Entertainment Australia will release the new and much anticipated album from Tim McGraw on January 27th 2012. EMOTIONAL TRAFFIC is Tim’s 11th studio album and features the US smash single, Felt Good On My Lips and the current single Better Than I Used To Be. He himself has described this as his “best ever’ creative effort in his more than 3 decades of hit music.
Collaborating on the production with Byron Gallimore his longtime producer whose fingerprints are consistently found throughout the remarkable McGraw dynasty of 32 #1 singles and 44 million units of music sold, Emotional Traffic leaves little doubt of the foundation material McGraw’s now legendary career has been built-in. It’s the artistic brick and mortar of great songs and a great talent. The new 12 track set fast lanes with McGraw’s latest #1 single, Felt Good On My Lips, certified digital gold. His current US single, Better Than I Used To Be, is now climbing the charts and. Of the sessions that produced the new music, McGraw recently noted that this is “one of the best songs I’ve ever recorded and certainly one of the best records we’ve ever made.” A surprise guest artist collaboration from R&B pop wizard Ne-Yo on one of the tracks (Only Human) brings producer Darran Smith into the mix and adds further creditability to McGraw’s visionary artistic reach. Additional stand-out tracks include the catchy and inspiring Touchdown Jesus (written by Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Haysli) and I Will Not Fall Down (penned by McGraw, Martina McBride and The Warren Brothers—Brett & Brad).
The release of Emotional Traffic is a fresh reminder of the unparalleled superstar presence Tim McGraw has carved in the music industry since the 1994 impact of his first #1 single Don’t Take The Girl skyrocketed him to national visibility and instant stardom. His most recent hit single, Felt Good On My Lips continues the now three decade history of #1’s on Billboard charts. McGraw was deemed the “Artist of The Decade (2000-2010) by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. He was won multiple Grammy® Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 CMA Awards, 10 American Music Awards, a trio of People’s Choice Awards and numerous other industry awards and accolades to varied to mention. His creativity has branched from music to acting—having starring roles in such films as the Oscar nominated blockbuster, The Blind Side (2009), Country Strong (2011) and in the 2004 release of the critically acclaimed Friday Night Lights.
Tim McGraw returns to Australia in March 2012 with wife, Faith Hill, for a concert tour and will also be appearing at CMC Rocks The Hunter on Sunday, March 18th. For information and tour dates please go to www.chuggentertainment.com or www.timgcgraw.com.
TRACKLISTING:
1. Halo 2. Right Back Actha Babe 3. One Part, Two Part 4. I Will Not Fall Down 5. The One 6. Better Than I Used To Be 7. Touchdown Jesus 8. The One That Got Away 9. Felt Good On My Lips 10. Hey Now 11. Only Human 12. Die By My Own Hand
LIVE - Busby Marou – Biding My Time
Busby Marou popped in to Hot Country for a live session. Check out their single Biding My Time.
This is the new song from QLD independent artist Lance Friend. It's the lead single from his brand new album also called Galiwin'ku. The song was inspired by a recent trip to the North East Tip of Arnhem Land. Lance returned to Galiwin'ku to shoot the film clip to the song.
Lee Kernaghan & Robbie - Fire
So, who's the hot blonde in this photo? Sorry guys.. she's taken! That's Lee's wife Robbie, and she can sing too. This is a great duet which really does justice to this classic song. Is Lee an Aussie legend? Well his 56'400 Facebook fans can't be wrong.
Blake Shelton - God Gave Me You
The story is... Blake Shelton was driving one night when he heard singer Dave Barnes perform this song on the radio. Blake was so moved by this song, it inspired him to head home and propose to his (now wife) Miranda Lambert. Of course the song was so special to him, he had to record it himself. The way he sings this, well.. you know he means it. From his album Red River Blue
Carter & Carter - Dance In The Rain
Carter and Carter have just come out of the studio with a brand new album called To The Moon And Back. Dance In The Rain is the first song from the album and a taste of what we can expect from them in the future.
Busby Marou - Biding My Time
Aussie duo Busby Marou have really hit the right note with Hot Country listeners. We get so much positive feedback about this song. This is from Busby Marou's self titled debut record.
Jace Everett - Good Times
For those Hot Country fans that are familiar with the TV show True Blood, you may recognise Jace's voice from the theme song. This is his new song Good Times from his album Mr Good Times.
Busby Marou popped in to Hot Country for a live session. Check out their single Biding My Time.
This is the new song from QLD independent artist Lance Friend. It's the lead single from his brand new album also called Galiwin'ku. The song was inspired by a recent trip to the North East Tip of Arnhem Land. Lance returned to Galiwin'ku to shoot the film clip to the song.
So, who's the hot blonde in this photo? Sorry guys.. she's taken! That's Lee's wife Robbie, and she can sing too. This is a great duet which really does justice to this classic song. Is Lee an Aussie legend? Well his 56'400 Facebook fans can't be wrong.
The story is... Blake Shelton was driving one night when he heard singer Dave Barnes perform this song on the radio. Blake was so moved by this song, it inspired him to head home and propose to his (now wife) Miranda Lambert. Of course the song was so special to him, he had to record it himself. The way he sings this, well.. you know he means it. From his album Red River Blue
Carter and Carter have just come out of the studio with a brand new album called To The Moon And Back. Dance In The Rain is the first song from the album and a taste of what we can expect from them in the future.
Aussie duo Busby Marou have really hit the right note with Hot Country listeners. We get so much positive feedback about this song. This is from Busby Marou's self titled debut record.
For those Hot Country fans that are familiar with the TV show True Blood, you may recognise Jace's voice from the theme song. This is his new song Good Times from his album Mr Good Times.
Sara Storer & Friends - Darwin Only
