Country Music & Misc. Ramblings

Lisa L. Rollins is a longtime music journalist who regularly writes about country music for Examiner.com's National and Nashville editions.

July 31, 2012

New CD sealed with a 'Kiss' from Gloriana

Country trio Gloriana unveils new hit CD, performs for 'Fox & Friends' on Aug. 3



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Slideshow bonus: Heidi Newfield


Heidi Newfield's not just a one-Trick Pony: Singer unveils new solo music, video

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July 30, 2012

2012 NSAI Songwriting Contest

Grand-prize winner of annual NSAI contest gets mentoring session from Lionel Richie



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2012 Olympic Games special


Part 2 of 2: Country, Christian artists share memories of past Olympic Games

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'His and Hers' from Joey+Rory

Joey and Rory release new 'His and Hers' CD, preview new music video



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July 28, 2012

Ho, ho, ho ... it's gonna be a great show!

Phil Vassar, Thompson Square join Charlie Daniels for Christmas 4 Kids benefit

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July 26, 2012

Part 1 of 2: 2012 Olympics and Country Artists


Country artists share favorite memories of past Olympic Games

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SWAG alert!


Six Market Blvd. celebrates new endorsements with online giveaways

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Celebrating the gift of songsmithing


Nashville's Patrick Smith releases 'The Cuts' EP to celebrate his song success

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July 25, 2012

'Sweet dreams of Patsy'


Patsy Cline exhibit opens at Nashville museum with August panel discussion, concert

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Dierks does it again!


'5-1-5-0' becomes the 10th No. 1 song of hit-maker Dierks Bentley's career

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July 24, 2012

New music from a new album

Jason Aldean's new 'Take A Little Ride' single, ticket sales bring career firsts



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Caution, curves ahead!


Country's Kellie Pickler is Maxim's 'Salute to the Military' pin-up cover girl

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July 23, 2012

Hoping to heal through music


Kenny Chesney addresses Aurora tragedy during Denver concert performance

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'Welcome to gold'


Kenny Chesney's 'Come Over' single spawns gold status in record time

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'Wanted' by the fans!


Country's Hunter Hayes scores his first-ever Teen Choice Award

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Preserving country music's history

West Coast-based ACM pledges $2.5 million to local hall of fame and museum


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July 22, 2012

Country-rockers Flynnville Train get back on track with new single, show dates



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New single on deck

David Ball readies to debut new single at Music City park festival in August



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July 21, 2012

2012 Goodbye Tour news


Glen Campbell cancels Australian, New Zealand concert dates with Kenny Rogers

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July 20, 2012

Fresh music alert

Nashville's The Farm releases debut album, announces tour dates



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Rakin' in the dough ...


Brothers of the Sun Tour is biggest-grossing concert outing of the summer season

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July 19, 2012

Celebrating Elvis Presley

Museum commemorates 35th anniversary of The King's death with special programs



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'3 Pears' set for September release

Dwight Yoakam readies to release his first studio album in seven years



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July 18, 2012

Good news for 'Good Directions'


Billy Currington lands his third platinum-selling single

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July 17, 2012

New Texas-country music alert


Casey Donahew Band unveils 'One Star Flag' video featuring two 'Texas Women'

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'I do' on the down low ...


Robert Plant elopes with award-winning Americana artist Patty Griffin

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July 16, 2012

Kitty Wells, 1919-2012

The Queen of Country Music, Kitty Wells, dies at age 92; funeral services set

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July 15, 2012

Honoring the music of 'The Man In Black'


2012 Johnny Cash Music Festival set for Oct. 5 with Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Dierks Bentley and more

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July 13, 2012

Salute for service

'The Voice' sensation Angie Johnson gets props for military service, plans album



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Dierks Bentley records 'Little Boxes' for final season of 'Weeds' TV series



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July 12, 2012

Back in the driver's seat and motoring to No. 1

Tim McGraw steers 'Truck Yeah' up the country charts at record speed
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"Sweet Home Alabama' cameo


JB and the Moonshine Band shoot new single's music video at Percy Priest Lake

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Little Big Town performs on GAA on Aug. 2


Little Big Town co-writes, cuts theme song for 'Good Afternoon America'

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July 11, 2012

Kenny Chesney's on the tube


Kenny Chesney guests on ESPY Awards, Jay Leno show this week

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July 9, 2012

Brand-new baby alert! Welcome, 'Tuff' Whitley


Country artist Jesse Keith Whitley, wife Ashlee welcome baby 'Tuff' Whitley on July 8

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July 6, 2012

Family TV lives on RFD-TV


Country duo Joey and Rory debut new RFD-TV variety show

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Fresh Red Dirt alert


Chad Sullins and Last Call Coalition prep to launch new CD on July 10

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Talented teen alert


Arabella Jones ready to wow this weekend at the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville

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July 5, 2012

'Beer Money' is on deck from Kip Moore


Kip Moore readies to share his 'Beer Money' single with country radio, fans

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Humanizing a music icon via the big screen

Jett Williams chats about Hank Sr.'s legacy in new 'The Last Ride' movie

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Hometown hero


Country hit-maker Phil Vassar earns VAB prize for giving to his home state

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July 3, 2012

Make way for the girls!

Country duo Miss Willie Brown debuts first music video on CMT today
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Fireworks galore!


Kenny Chesney adds performance spark to 'Macy's Fourth of July Spectacular'

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July 2, 2012

Cast your votes now!

Country artist J.T. Hodges invites fans to help choose his next single



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White House-bound for the troops


Brad Paisley set to join the Obamas for July 4 'Salute the Military' concert

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July 1, 2012

Little Big Town in The Big Apple


Little Big Town will join the CMA Songwriters Series in NYC on Aug. 1 at Joe's Pub

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Country's 'Gentle Giant' gets rave reviews


Don Williams makes chart history with his new CD, slates summer tour dates

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Lisa L. Rollins, Ph.D., is a freelance writer who's worked as a full-time journalist, editor and columnist for several publications. Her articles have appeared in Country Weekly, Twang, Country America and American Profile, to name a sampling. She's currently battling stage 4 cancer. Send prayers, please!
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