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Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, & Civil Wars Lead 2012 Grammy Winners

Last Night's Grammy Awards seemed to be more about what was real than what is manufactured as artists like Adele, Bon Iver, The Civil Wars and Foo Fighters took home multiple awards. Read on to see how the Country categories fared last night.

Music Video: Love and Theft - Angel Eyes

Take a look at this brand new music video from RCA Records duo Love and Theft!

Grammy Video: Glen Campbell, The Band Perry, Blake Shelton

This performance from last night's Grammy Awards found The Band Perry and Blake Shelton tributing the retiring Glen Campbell in a tasteful manner. The legend also performed "Rhinestone Cowboy" on the television production.

Grammy Video: Taylor Swift - Mean

Take a look at this well-talked about performance from last night's Grammy Awards telecast. Taylor won two awards for this song (Solo Country single and song of the year).

Album Review: Elise Davis - Cheap Date

Every artist is influenced by somene who came before them and while that can be detrimental to some, it can be downright awesome for others. Elise Davis falls into the second class. Read what we have to say about this CD here.

Rodney Atkins Cleared of Domestic Violence Charge

Rachel Holder - In Your Arms

Rachel Holder released a single last year called "Chocolate" before aligning with Curb Records. Take a listen to this, her new single for Curb Records and let us know what you think.

Single Review - Easton Corbin - "Lovin' You Is Fun"

He debuted with two massively successful hit singles with "A Little More Country Than That" and "Roll With It" but seemingly fell off the map for most of 2011 as he dealt with some vocal issues. Take a look at what we have to say about this, his 'comeback' single.

The Weekly Single Recap: Week of February 9, 2012

This week we are taking a look at 10 new singles from country stars like Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Shania Twain (with Lionel Richie), Josh Kelley, David Nail, Brantley Gilbert along with songs from JB and the Moonshine Band, Moot Davis, Granger Smith, Jason Cassidy.

David Nail - The Sound of a Million Dreams

With "Let It Rain" scoring him his first #1 hit (and soon to be first Gold single), David Nail is set to release a powerful new single that is the title track to his sophomore album for MCA Records. Take a listen to the tune here.

Music Video: Granger Smith - Oxygen

Texas music singer/songwriter Granger Smith has been building up strong momentum thanks to his new album Poets and Prisioners. Take a look at this music video for his latest single from the album, the emotive "Oxygen."

2012 ACM Top New Artist Award Finalists Revealed

After announcing JT Hodges, Hunter Hayes, Thompson Square, Justin Moore, Jerrod Niemann, Scotty McCreery, David Nail and Brantley Gilbert as the eight semi-finalists last month, for the fan-voted part of the 2012 ACM Top New Artist award, the final three were revealed today.

JB and the Moonshine Band - The Only Drug

Already well-known in Texas, JB and the Moonshine Band are set to take on the rest of America with the release of their sophomore album Beer For Breakfast in March. Take a listen to "The Only Drug," the well-written and performed lead single from the project.

Country Chart News: Top 30 Digital Singles (Week of February 8, 2012)

This week's singles rundown isn't much different than last week's with a couple of exceptions. For starters, Scotty McCreery hits Gold with "The Trouble With Girls," and secondly, we rundown some other debuts and returns that didn't make the Top 30. Read on to see the chart!

Music Video: Sugarland & Matt Nathanson - Run

While this tune never did become much of a hit for either parties on country or AC or Pop charts, "Run" still is a very strong and romantic slice of music with an earworm sensibility to it. Take a look at the video here!

Moot Davis - Fade To Gold

If you're a fan of Dwight Yoakam, Gary Allan or any other artist steeped in the western country style known as Bakersfield sound, you're sure to dig this brand new tune from Moot Davis's new album Man About Town. It really recalls that classic sound set by Buck Owens.

Jason Aldean - Fly Over States

Take a listen to the latest and likely final single from My Kinda Party, Jason Aldean's double-platinum superstar-making album. It follows up four #1 hits which are also all Gold, Platinum or multi-platinum.

Single Review: Lionel Richie & Shania Twain - Endless Love

When Lionel Richie announced that he was set to release a collection of duets with top country stars of the present and recent past, it was easy to see it as nothing more but a way for a star to remain relevent. One listen to this song proves how relevant he's always been.

The Lacs - Country Boy's Paradise

While not traditional country - or even 90s pop/country - The Lacs have, like Colt Ford, cultivated a rabid fanbase in the southeast through relentless touring and by performing songs that speak to their own lifestyle. Take a listen to this tune, the title track to their 2010 release Country Boy's Paradise.

Colt Ford Announces 'Declaration of Independence' Tour

Set to hit 20 cities from early April to early June, Colt Ford's Declaration of Independence tour will feature label mates The Lacs, JB and the Moonshine Band, Rehab and Lenny Cooper. Read on to see where and when the tour will be coming by your area!

Single Review: Eric Church - Springsteen

Eric Church has become one of the top country by the old way of getting there, by relentlessly touring and crafting albums that stand up as strong as anything coming out of the mainstream of country music. Read on to see why we think this is his biggest potential hit yet.

Leah Seawright - 'Til Your Boots Are Dirty

Alabama native Leah Seawright has been making waves around the southeast with her debut "Country Girl 101." Now working with Jeremy Stover (Justin Moore's producer), Leah's set to break out with her sophomore album. take a listen to "'Til Your Boots are Dirty," the album's lead single.

Chart news for February 8, 2012: Tim McGraw's Emotional Traffic Stalled At #1

Tim McGraw's stay at the top of the SoundScan Top Country Albums chart continues this week with his final studio album with Curb Records Emotional Traffic. Read on to see how the Top 5 and some more notable albums fared this week!

Album Review: Waylon Jennings Tribute - The Music Inside Volume II

With a legacy that still is impacting modern country music artists, Waylon Jennings is the perfect artist to get the deluxe, multi-volume tribute treatment that he's getting. Take a look at what we think about Volume II of the series here.

The Voice: Week One Recap - Episodes 1 & 2

We've held off covering past shows outside of mentioning the country music-related artists but with Blake Shelton one of the 'coaches' of this show and with a few good country contestants, we've decided to follow this show for y'all. Read on to find out about The Voice here!

Gwen Sebastian - Hard Rain

You saw her on the voice, now take a listen to the very first national single from Gwen Sebastian here at Roughstock!

Single Review: Brantley Gilbert - You Don't Know Her Like I Do

Brantley Gilbert is on a roll. Having gotten his foot in the door with two outside cuts by Jason Aldean, Brantley built up the momentum to help propel "Country Must Be Country Wide" to #1 in late 2011. Read on to see what we say about his new single.

Music Video: The Farm - Home Sweet Home

The Farm are an exciting new trio featuring Krista Marie, Damien Horne and Nick Hoffman. They mix traditional country loaded with fiddle with modern sounds borrowed from other American generes like rock and R&B. Take a look at the music video for the trio's debut single "Home Sweet Home."

Randy Travis Arrested This Morning Outside a Church

In a bit of sad news to report, country music and southern gospel icon Randy Travis was arrested this morning outside of a church in Texas for public intoxication.

Single Review: Canaan Smith - We Got Us

Newcomer Canaan Smith has been working in the background of Nashville's music scene honing his songwriting skills and that eventually lead him to a record deal with Mercury Nashville. Read on to see what we think of "We Got Us," Canaan's debut single.

Music Video:Jana Kramer - Why Ya Wanna

Selected as one of Roughstock's Ones To Watch in 2012, Jana Kramer is poised to be one of the year's big breakthroughs as this single continues to gain momentum at country radio. Take a look at her brand new video for the song here. It's one of the reasons we were motivated to select the TV star for our list. In addition to acting, she really can sing. What do you think?

Dierks Bentley - When You Gonna Come Around (Preview)

Dierks Bentley's seventh album Home is set to hit stores and digital retailers tomorrow. Take a look at this brand new preview video for the track that's a duet with Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town.

James Wesley - Walking Contradiction

This song is James Wesley's fourth single since signing with Broken Bow Records, "Walking Contradiction" follows the Top 25 hits "Didn't I" and "Real." The other single was the Top 60 single "Jackson Hole." Listen to the new single here and let us know what you think.

New Artist Spotlight: Meet Jessie James

With one album under her belt for a pop/rock label, Jessie James has transitioned to Show Dog-Universal Records for her sophomore album, a move she always wanted to make. Read on to learn more about the project in this exclusive interview with Jessie James.

Waylon Jennings Tribute - The Music Inside, Volume II EPK

Check out this great EPK showcasing the second installment in the Waylon: The Music Inside a Collaboration dedicated to Waylon Jennings, Volume II!

Music Video: Jessie James - When You Say My Name

"When You Say My Name" is Jessie James' first official single to be sent to country channels since moving from an LA/NY pop label IDJ/Mercury to Show Dog-Universal. Take a look at this brand new video for the tune and let us know what you think!

Album Review: Dierks Bentley - Home

Dierks Bentley has just released his seventh album Home, the official follow-up to the critically acclaimed Up On The Ridge from 2010, the album that many consider the best of his career. Read on to see if we think Home is able to meet the high bar set by Ridge.

Carrie Underwood Set To Release New Album on May 1, 2012

She may not be totally done with the recording yet but Carrie Underwood has announced the release date for her upcoming fourth album for 19/Arista Nashville. Read on to find out more!

The Weekly Single Recap: Week of February 2, 2012

This week, we take a look at the latest singles from newcomers JT Hodges, Marlee Scott, Tyler Farr, The Farm, The Dirt Drifters, and Wade Bowen along with the latest from stars Kellie Pickler, Phil Vassar, Rodney Atkins and Miranda Lambert. Read on to see what we have to say.

Phil Vassar - Don't Miss Your Life

Phil Vassar is back with an emotional single from his upcoming debut album for RodeoWave Entertainment. Take a listen to "Don't Miss Your Life" and let us know what you think.

Kellie Pickler - 100 Proof

Kellie Pickler's album debuted at #2 this week with nearly 30,000 copies sold and that really feels like it's just the start for the more traditional country sounding third release on 19 Entertainment/BNA Records. Take a listen to the title track "100 Proof" here and let us know what you think of the new single.

Video: JT Hodges - Goodbyes Made You Mine

Check out this brand new preview video for JT Hodges' new single "Goodbyes Made You Mine." The song was written by JT, Ross Copperman and Jon Nite and was produced by Don Cook, Ross Copperman and Mark Wright.

Adam Gregory - High On You

After some time off between projects Gold-selling Canadian Country star Adam Gregory returns with a new six track EP called Different Places. Take a listen to this, the lead single from the project!

Country Chart News: Top 30 Digital Singles (Week of February 1, 2012)

There wasn't much change in the Top 30 singles as only new singles from Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum, Kellie Pickler, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton entered the chart while Lee Brice broke into the top 5. Read on to find out more about this week's Digital Singles!

Willie Nelson Signs New Record Deal with Legacy Records

For the past decade or so, Willie Nelson has been releasing quite a few albums on various different labels but he's now returned 'home' to Sony Music (RCA) and signed an exclusive deal with Legacy Records for five new albums and others. Click above to find out more!

Chart news for February 1, 2012: Tim McGraw's Emotional Traffic #1; Pickler's 100 Proof #2

The long-delayed, oft-contested release Emotional Traffic finally saw the light of day and with it, it gave Tim McGraw yet another milestone to add to his list of accolades. Read on to see how the other albums fared this week on our weekly albums chart rundown!

Kathleen Edwards - Voyageur

Kathleen Edwards has become known for her strong songwriting skills over the course of three albums. Does Voyageur live up to her past legacy? Read on to find out what Stormy Lewis has to say about the latest album from New Rounder Records.

Gretchen Peters - Hello Cruel World

Gretchen Peters is definitely not a suitable artist for the attention-deficit listener. Indeed, Peters’ songs are not meant to be relegated to background music. Her new album Hello Cruel World is a somber affair...Read on to read the rest of this review!

Music Video: Thomas Rhett - Something To Do With My Hands

Check out this debut single from a member of our Ones To Watch in 2012, Thomas Rhett Akins. He's signed to The Valory Music Co. record label and is also the son of Rhett Akins, the 90s hitmaker and current songwriting star from The Peach Pickers.

Chris Young Scores Fifth #1 hit in a Row

Yesterday "You" joined each of Chris Young's four past singles in landing the top slot on the Billboard Country Radio Airplay charts this week! Read on to find out more about the milestone and Chris's reaction to the news!