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Putting The Spotlight on Country Icons, Rising Stars and Fan Favorites

CMA Awards Artist Spotlight: ERIC CHURCH

As one of Country Music’s most capable artists, Eric Church earns his first CMA Awards nomination for New Artist of the Year in 2011. With the momentum of a No. 1 album, countless television appearances, an Academy of Country Music … Continue reading

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CMA Awards Artist Spotlight: LUKE BRYAN

Luke Bryan returns to the “45th Annual CMA Awards” in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9 as a nominee for New Artist of the Year. Bryan, along with fellow nominee Chris Young, was previously nominated for the Award in 2010. No … Continue reading

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New Artist Spotlight: THE MCCLYMONTS

Since joining forces five years ago, Brooke, Sam and Mollie have taken the Country Music world by storm. With their exquisite three-part harmonies, soaring vocals and stunning onstage presence, it’s not surprising that The McClymonts have become the hottest recording … Continue reading

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New Artist Spotlight: JUSTIN MOORE

Justin Moore’s star has grown significantly since he was named Billboard’s “Top New Country Artist of 2009.” This Southern Country stylist has sold over 2.2 million digital downloads to date and his sophomore album Outlaws Like Me hit the #1 … Continue reading

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New Artist Spotlight: COREY SMITH

Corey Smith is one of country music’s hottest new artists.  A quintessentially indie performer with a dedicated following, Smith was recently included in “Ones to watch for 2011” by Country Weekly.  Thanks to his astonishing gift for crafting addictive, soulful … Continue reading

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New Artist Spotlight: WADE BOWEN

In the fall of 2010, thirteen years to the day after launching his career at Stubb’s Barbecue in Lubbock, Texas, award-winning singer/songwriter Wade Bowen started recording his self-titled album, his first for a major country label. Those years had seen … Continue reading

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New Artist Spotlight: BROTHER TROUBLE

The only “trouble” brothers Mark and Jason Sutton are about to encounter in the near future is the head-spinning dilemma on how to cope with the side-effects of superstardom in country music. Lavish caravan of tour buses, hit music, worldclass … Continue reading

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CMA Awards Artist Spotlight: KEITH URBAN

New Zealand-born Australian Keith Urban is no stranger to receiving prestigious honors from some of the most prominent music institutions, but that didn’t lessen his excitement upon hearing “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” nominations last week. With five well-deserved CMA … Continue reading

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CMA Awards Artist Spotlight: KENNY CHESNEY

After nearly two decades in the Country Music spotlight, Kenny Chesney is no stranger to the CMA Awards stage.  He has collected a total of six CMA Awards throughout his career, including winning the night’s highest honor, Entertainer of the … Continue reading

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New Artist Spotlight: BRANTLEY GILBERT

At the young age of 26, Brantley Gilbert already has a list of impressive industry accolades. The rising star’s second album – the independently-released Halfway to Heaven – reached #1 on the Billboard Heat Seekers Album Chart and #2 on … Continue reading

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