http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:19:14 -0700 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:23:38 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d28-A-look-at-the-top-new-country-artists-of-2009-Class-of-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Gloriana © Emblem Records Each year we see a new class of fresh new faces appear on the country music horizon. Sometimes an artist will have a huge hit right off the bat, and other times it may take an album or two. The stars that are listed be... Justin Moore Gloriana Love and Theft Best of 2009 David Nail Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:23:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d28-A-look-at-the-top-new-country-artists-of-2009-Class-of-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d28-New-Taylor-Swift-song-featured-in-Valentines-Day-featurette-Video?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Taylor Swift (AP/Evan Agostini) You may have to wait until February 12 to see the full movie, "Valentine's Day," which features country cutie Taylor Swift, but you can view a sneak peak of the picture in a recently leaked featurette. The p... country news country music videos Taylor Swift Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:44:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d28-New-Taylor-Swift-song-featured-in-Valentines-Day-featurette-Video?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d26-A-look-back-at-Country-Music-in-2009-in-photos?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Trace Adkins received the ACM Single of the Year Award for "You're Gonna Miss This" (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The year of 2009 was an interesting one in country music. I have compiled twenty photos that feature some of the highlights fro... Lady Antebellum The Zac Brown Band Carrie Underwood Brad Paisley Kenny Chesney Sugarland Darius Rucker Taylor Swift Brooks & Dunn Trace Adkins Jamey Johnson Reba McEntire Gloriana Garth Brooks Daughtry Best of 2009 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:07:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d26-A-look-back-at-Country-Music-in-2009-in-photos?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Mindy-McCready-checks-into-VH1s-Celebrity-Rehab?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Country star Mindy McCready joins the cast of the VH1 reality TV show Celebrity Rehab © VH1Mindy McCready was a promising young country star in 1996. She released her debut album, Ten Thousand Angels, which sold over 2 million copies and yielde... country news Mindy McCready Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:54:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Mindy-McCready-checks-into-VH1s-Celebrity-Rehab?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d25-Number-1-Country-albums-of-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Brad Paisley - American Saturday Night © Arista Nashville Every artist dreams of having a number one album, yet most do not attain this status. All of the albums on this list (other than Taylor Swift's Fearless) were released in 2009, and spent... Rascal Flatts Keith Urban Carrie Underwood Brad Paisley Kenny Chesney George Strait Sugarland Toby Keith Dierks Bentley Taylor Swift Miranda Lambert Brooks & Dunn Tim McGraw Country Charts Reba McEntire Martina McBride Best of 2009 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:52:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d25-Number-1-Country-albums-of-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Top-10-Best-Country-Albums-of-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Miranda Lambert - Revolution © Columbia Nashville There were a lot of great albums released in country music in 2009. I look back on the music and give my thoughts on the albums that make my Top 10 Best Country Albums of 2009. Each album includ... top 10 lists Rascal Flatts Keith Urban Carrie Underwood Rodney Atkins Rosanne Cash Brad Paisley George Strait Miranda Lambert Chris Young Reba McEntire Best of 2009 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:38:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Top-10-Best-Country-Albums-of-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Danny-Gokey-performs-O-Holy-Night-Video?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Danny Gokey © Andrew Southam  Last week, Danny Gokey visited the Nashville offices of his record label to preview some of the new music that will be included on the upcoming album, set for a March 2010 release. He performed his new single... country news Danny Gokey Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:27:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Danny-Gokey-performs-O-Holy-Night-Video?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Sprint-Sound--Speed-scheduled-for-January-8-and-9-2010?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Sprint Sound & Speed © Sprint Sound & Speed For the fifth straight year, NASCAR and Country Music come together for a weekend of music and meet & greets with some of the biggest drivers in NASCAR and stars of country music. The even... country news Danny Gokey Jason Michael Carroll Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:22:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Sprint-Sound--Speed-scheduled-for-January-8-and-9-2010?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d23-George-Jones-He-Stopped-Loving-Her-Today-to-be-featured-in-Library-of-Congress-historical-archive?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner George Jones © Bandit RecordsCountry legend George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” was selected by the Library of Congress’ National Recording Preservation Board and will be featured on this weekend’s “T... country news george jones Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:46:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d23-George-Jones-He-Stopped-Loving-Her-Today-to-be-featured-in-Library-of-Congress-historical-archive?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Reba-earns-34th-No-1-with-Consider-Me-Gone?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Reba McEntire - Keep On Loving You © The Valory Music Co.Country radio delivered an early Christmas present to Reba McEntire yesterday as the superstar’s single, “Consider Me Gone,” soared to the #1 position on both the Billbo... country news Reba McEntire Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:01:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Reba-earns-34th-No-1-with-Consider-Me-Gone?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Joe-Nichols-offers-free-holiday-download-to-fans?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Joe Nichols © Eric Welch Universal South recording artist Joe Nichols is offering a free holiday download to fans. You can listen below, and go to Twiturm.com to download the track. Happy holidays! If you'd like to receive an email each tim... country news Joe Nichols Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:13:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Joe-Nichols-offers-free-holiday-download-to-fans?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Carrie-Underwood-engaged-to-be-married-and-the-holder-of-the-Top-Country-Album-of-the-Decade?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Carrie Underwood (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Country superstar Carrie Underwood is officially engaged to her Ottawa Senators hockey player boyfriend Mike Fisher, according to her publicist. The couple has been dating for a year, and have kept their re... country news Carrie Underwood Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:28:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Carrie-Underwood-engaged-to-be-married-and-the-holder-of-the-Top-Country-Album-of-the-Decade?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Country-charts--week-of-December-26-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Taylor Swift - Fearless © Big Machine RecordsTop 10 Country Songs Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now" ~~ Listen/DownloadReba McEntire - "Consider Me Gone" ~~ Listen/DownloadLuke Bryan - "Do I" ~~ Listen/DownloadDierk... Lady Antebellum Dierks Bentley Taylor Swift Country Charts Danny Gokey Reba McEntire Luke Bryan Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:54:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Country-charts--week-of-December-26-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Lady-Antebellum-earns-platinum-status-for-Need-You-Now?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Lady Antebellum © Capitol Nashville Grammy nominated trio and 2009 CMA “Group of the Year” Lady Antebellum’s smash lead single “Need You Now” has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over one million. T... country news country music videos Lady Antebellum Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:44:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Lady-Antebellum-earns-platinum-status-for-Need-You-Now?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Jennifer-and-Kristian-of-Sugarland-talk-about-their-holiday-traditions-Video?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Sugarland © Shelly FabianCountry duo Sugarland show their playful side in this interview clip. They discuss what makes the holiday season really special for them/ Learn the secret behind Kristian's budget-friendly Christmas gifts, the meaning o... country news Sugarland Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:49:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Jennifer-and-Kristian-of-Sugarland-talk-about-their-holiday-traditions-Video?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Carrie-Underwood-Play-On-Tour-Sacramento-presale?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Carrie Underwood © Arista Nashville/19 Recordings   Carrie Underwood will bring her Play On tour to Sacramento, at the ARCO Arena on May 20th. Our local country radio station, KNCI is offering a pre-sale for tickets to the show today (Dece... country concerts country news Carrie Underwood Craig Morgan Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:34:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Carrie-Underwood-Play-On-Tour-Sacramento-presale?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Country-charts--week-of-December-19-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Lady Antebellum © Capitol Nashville  Top 10 Country Songs Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now" ~~ Listen/Download Luke Bryan - "Do I" ~~ Listen/Download Reba McEntire - "Consider Me Gone" ~~ Listen/Do... Lady Antebellum Dierks Bentley Craig Morgan Country Charts Reba McEntire Luke Bryan Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:57:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Country-charts--week-of-December-19-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Josh-Turner-to-release-deluxe-version-of-upcoming-album-Haywire-on-February-9?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Josh Turner © MCA Nashville Josh Turner announced that he will release a deluxe version of his new album, Haywire, on February 9th. The deluxe version will include the 11 songs that appear on the standard version (also in stores on February 9) ... country news country music videos Josh Turner Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:59:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Josh-Turner-to-release-deluxe-version-of-upcoming-album-Haywire-on-February-9?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Lady-Antebellums-upcoming-single-American-Honey?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Lady Antebellum - Need You Now © Capitol NashvilleAfter spending a record five consecutive weeks at No. one on the Billboard Top Country Songs chart with their smash hit "Need You Now," Grammy nominated trio Lady Antebellum released t... country news Lady Antebellum Tim McGraw Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:50:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Lady-Antebellums-upcoming-single-American-Honey?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Darius-Rucker-to-appear-on-Good-Morning-America-on-December-16?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner Darius Rucker © Russ Harrington Continuing the momentum behind his platinum-selling debut country album, Learn to Live, and off the helm of his CMA Award for New Artist, Capitol Nashville recording artist Darius Rucker will appear on ABC's Good... country news Rascal Flatts Darius Rucker Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:48:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Darius-Rucker-to-appear-on-Good-Morning-America-on-December-16?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner