Kenny Chesney Extends Recording Contract With Sony Music

It was announced today by Kenny Chesney and his longtime recording company, Sony Music Nashville, had agreed to extend their contract, keeping one of Country Music's historically strong partnerships intact. Read on to find out more, including the closure of the BNA "brand" by the label.

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On the Opry: Hunter Hayes - Wanted

Hunter Hayes
Wanted(Live on Grand Ole Opry)

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Luke Bryan & Kimberly Perry To Host CMA Music Festival Special on ABC in September

It was announced today that Platinum country stars Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry (of the Band Perry) will host the ABC Television Network's "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock" on Monday, September 17, 2012. Read on to find out more about the ABC TV Special here!

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Single Review: Little Big Town - "Pontoon"

Little Big Town is back in a big way with this interesting debut single for their upcoming third release for Capitol Records. Read on to see what we have to say about the fast-rising single "Pontoon" here!

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Single Review: Montgomery Gentry - "So-Called Life"

Montgomery Gentry scored a Top 10 hit with "Where I Come From" and sound refreshed on their Average Joes debut Rebels On The Run. They've just released this tune as their 2nd single from the album. Read on to see what we have to say about "So-Called Life" here!

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Album Review: Alan Jackson - Thirty Miles West

The Quick view of Thirty Miles West: Meat and potatoes no-frills country music at its finest. Read on to see us explore the heart and soul of Alan Jackson's latest album and first for ACR/EMI Records Nashville.

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Album Review: Alan Jackson - Thirty Miles West

The Quick view of Thirty Miles West: Meat and potatoes no-frills country music at its finest. Read on to see us explore the heart and soul of Alan Jackson's latest album and first for ACR/EMI Records Nashville.

Album Review: Jana Kramer - Jana Kramer

Jana Kramer has broken through at mainstream country radio with a twangy, mid-tempo ballad called "Why Ya Wanna" and is finally set to release her self-titled debut record for Elektra Nashville. Read on to see what we think of Jana Kramer!

Album Review: Dala - Best Day

This talented acoustic folk/pop/country duo has won many awards in Canada thanks to their powerful songwriting and harmonizing abilities. Read on to see what we have to say about Best Day here!

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Summer 2012 Release Dates

Kenny Chesney leads the new releases of Summer 2012 and will be joined by 2011 tourmates Zac Brown Band, legends Alan Jackson and Don Williams along with promising newcomers Edens Edge, Jana Kramer and The Farm. Read on to see the whole slate of Late May-September '12 Release Dates!

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