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Danny Gokey - "It's Only"

Danny Gokey scored with American Idol audiences with his tender yet gravelly voice. Now signed to a country deal with 19/RCA Nashville, Danny is set to release this song, produced by Mark Bright, to country radio. Will Danny Gokey become the latest Idol country star?

Jody Booth - Gold Digger

Listen to this debut single from Texas singer/songwriter Jody Booth.

Brantley Gilbert - G.R.I.T.S.

Georgia artist Brantley Gilbert recently released A Modern Day Prodigal Son nationally. Here's the single.

Danny Gokey - It's Only

Listen to "It's Only," the first single from American Idol's third-place finisher this year, Danny Gokey.

CMA Award Predictions #2 Vocal Group, Vocal Duo and New Artist of the Year

The second installment of our five-part series CMA Award prediciton and preview focuses on the Vocal Group of the year, the Vocal Duo of the Year and New Artist of the Year. These three categories feature a lot of talent but only one act can win, who do we think will do so?

2009-11-06

Zac Brown Band - "Highway 20 Ride"

The Zac Brown Band have become one of country music's biggest stars for their ability to write and perform songs that speak to the country music audience. With their fourth single from The Foundation the band has taken on a reflective tone. Does it work?

Randy Houser - Whistlin' Dixie

Watch the latest video from hit singer/songwriter Randy Houser!

Halfway to Hazard - Bar Flu

Listen to this song from Come On Time, the latest release from Halfway to Hazard.

Kellie Pickler Gives Back on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

With her career now firmly established, the former American Idol contestant recently helped build a new home for a family on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. In a brief interview with Roughstock, Kellie discusses the episode, her recent hits and her tour with Taylor.

2009-11-05

Jamey Johnson & Kid Rock to Sing Together at 43rd CMA Awards

Jamey Johnson has been crowned the savior of traditional country music in some circles but the announcement today of his duet with Kid Rock for a performance on the Wednesday November 11, 2009 telecast is sure to ruffle some feathers.

Steve Martin Entertains Seattle with an Evening of Bluegrass & Banjo

On Tuesday, November 3, 2009 the multi-talented Steve Martin gave an passionate performance concert with his banjo. Playing with him during the show was the bluegrass band The Steep Canyon Rangers. Music and humor mixed together made for a great night.

James House - I Love You Man

Listen to the latest single from singer/songwriter James House.

David Serby - Go On And Cry

Listen to singer/songwriter David Serby sing one of the songs from his recent Honky Tonk and Vine album.

2009 CMA Awards Predicitons #1: Video of the Year & Event of the Year

Over the next few days, Roughstock will be previewing the CMA Awards telecast with some predictions for the major categories. Today we look over the Music Video of the Year and Music Event of the Year Categories and offer our thoughts on how they stack up.

George Jones - I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair

Listen to George Jones' classic hit here.

2009-11-04

Taylor Swift Reclaims the Top Spot on Album Sales Chart

Thanks to the new Fearless [Platinum Edition], Taylor Swift has moved back to the top of the Nielsen SoundScan Hot 200 Albums chart. With this feat all but given last week, how did the rest of the latest releases from country superstars shape up this week?

Alan Jackson - Songs of Love and Heartache

Country music icon Alan Jackson recently partnered with Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores for a signature product line and one of the products was this exclusive album package which features two exclusive tracks.

David St. Romain - That's Love

Listen to this debut single from the Nashville Star contestant from a few years back.

Colt Ford (Featuring Jamey Johnson) - Cold Beer

Here's a track from Colt Ford's "Ride Through The Country" album.

Hannah McNeil - What Am I Getting Up For

Listen to the debut single from this newcomer on Red Records.

Carrie Underwood - Play On

You better take this from me: Carrie Underwood’s Play On is like a disease. This disease is one that assaults your senses so that you are now listening to contemporary country pop record. Is this good or bad? Or is it both?

2009-11-03

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Fishin' In The Dark

Here's the NGDB with their classic hit.

Steel Magnolia Have The Free "Single of the Week" at iTunes

Former CMT Can You Duet winners Steel Magnolia have scored their first Top 40 hit with "Keep on Loving You" and to celebrate that success, the duo has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry while also now getting this plum promotional slot on iTunes this week.

George Strait and Reba To Tour Together in 2010

The superstar country artists will be touring together in early 2010 as they support their newest albums Twang and Keep On Loving You. The singers joined forces earlier this year for the first performance at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX.

George Jones Hates Today's Country Music?

Country icon George Jones recently told the associated press his thoughts on the current state of country music and particularly the two divas racking up all the sales and awards, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. Do his thoughts equate bitterness or true concern?

Blaine Larsen - It Did Video

Blaine Larsen took a brief hiatus from recording after leaving BNA Records and is now the flagship artist on new indie label Treehouse Records.

Bomshel - "19 and Crazy"

After stumbling their way to #30 with "Fight Like a Girl" earlier this year, Bomshel seems to finally have something that their career has previously lacked: momentum. "19 and Crazy" has broken into the 40 with surprising speed, but should it be moving this fast?

Toby Keith - "Cryin' For Me (Wayman's Song)"

There just aren't enough sad songs on country radio anymore, are there? I mean, truly sad songs. Songs that get you right in the heart. Songs that make you want to cry a little. And can you believe that, of all singers, Toby Keith has a song just like that now?

Toby Keith - Cryin' For Me

Watch the latest music video from Toby Keith. It's a loving tribute to his friend Wayman Tisdale, who passed away recently due to complications from cancer.

2009-11-02

Taylor Swift is Breaking Chart Records and Taking Names

Taylor Swift today achieved something no other artist has achieved this decade. Her self-titled debut album for Big Machine Records broke a record on the billboard charts for most time spent on it. She also achieved milestones on iTunes with her new follow-up "platinum" set.

Zac Brown Band - Foundation (Cracker Barrel Version)

With two #1 hits, This edition of the Zac Brown Band's "Foundation" album also features two new live tracks that cover classic hits from Bob Dylan and The Band. The album also features the next single, "Highway 20 Ride."

Terri Clark - If You Want Fire

Listen to the latest Hit song from Terri Clark.

Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins - Hillbilly Bone

Watch the latest single from Blake Shelton here. It's a duet with Trace Adkins and it is from his upcoming 2010 release

2009-10-30

Aaron Watson - The Road

Listen to Aaron Watson's great lead-off single from his upcoming album here.

Nathan Lee Jackson - Desperate Man

Listen to a great single from Nathan Lee Jackson's debut album Complicated Hearts.

Nathan Lee Jackson - Complicated Hearts

Kentucky native Nathan Lee Jackson appears on the national scene with his this debut album for Star City Records. The diverse record is the work of a talented artist but is it something most country fans will enjoy?

The Lost Trailers - "Country Folks (Livin' Loud)"

The Lost Trailers scored a Top 10 hit with "Holler Back" and followed that up with "How 'Bout You Don't." For their latest single the Lost Trailers were a bit undecided but eventually came to their senses and released this song as a single. Will it be a another hit for them?

Taylor Swift - Jump Then Fall

Listen to a track from Taylor Swift's "Fearless (Platinum Edition)" here.

Recent Album Releases - October 2009

Check out the latest releases from country music stars like Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Joe Nichols and along with albums from newcomers Luke Bryan, Derek Sholl and Bomshel. These reviews now include listening parties for each of the albums!

Steel Magnolia Debut on Grand Ole Opry

Big Machine Records duo Steel Magnola recently appeared on the Grand Ole Opry. We have the video of the duo's performance on the show here.

Easton Corbin - A Little More Country Than That

Listen to an audio sample of Easton Corbin's debut single for Mercury Records. It is written by Rory Feek (of Joey+Rory), Wynn Varble and Don Poythress.

Kid Rock Joins Zac Brown Band for Georgia Theater Benefit Tomorrow

Today The Zac Brown Band announced that rock star Kid Rock will be joining them and other artists including Little Big Town, Kellie Picker and Joey + Rory in a benefit for the Georgia Theater, which burned down recently. The show is October 30, 2009.

Brett James - Chasin' Amy

Here's one of Songwriter Brett James' Top 40 hits from earlier in the 2000's decade.

The Band Perry - Hip To My Heart

The Band Perry are a new family trio signed to Republic Nashville. Listen to a 90 second sample of their debut single here.