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.

November 29, 2012

Big Kenny of Big & Rich will become 2nd U.S. citizen to receive Malaika Award

Big Kenny of Big & Rich will become 2nd U.S. citizen to receive Malaika Award
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New mom Jessica Simpson's already got another 'bun in the oven,' reports say

New mom Jessica Simpson's already got another 'bun in the oven,' reports say
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Disturbing or liberating?: TLC's 'Extreme Cougar Wives' special now airing

Disturbing or liberating?: TLC's 'Extreme Cougar Wives' special now airing
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November 28, 2012

Meet Nashville-bred rap artist Kulprit D

Rising rapper Kulprit D discusses his 'Stay Working At Greatness' mixtape debut



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Demi Moore's got a new beau who's 8 years younger than hubby Ashton Kutcher

Demi Moore's got a new beau who's 8 years younger than hubby Ashton Kutcher
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Kody Brown & 'Sister Wives' discuss their polygamist life with TV's Jeff Probst

Kody Brown & 'Sister Wives' discuss their polygamist life with TV's Jeff Probst
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November 27, 2012

Blake Shelton's spreadin' his B.S. around

Blake Shelton kicks off the holiday countdown with B.S., national-TV guest spots



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View, interact with Tim McGraw online live!

Tim McGraw set to interact with fans via live Web feed during local video shoot



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November 25, 2012

Taylor's gearing to meet Harry Styles' parents Dec. 3 in NYC

One Direction singer Harry Styles wants Taylor Swift to meet his folks this week



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November 24, 2012

Holiday video sneak-peek from Phil Vassar.

Phil Vassar unwraps preview of 'Santa's Gone Hollywood' video



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November 23, 2012

Holiday programs roll out today, Nov. 23, at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum launches holiday programs with tree lighting, Craig Morgan performance



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Slideshow bonus: Kenny plays the halftime show

Kenny Chesney delivers halftime show at 'Thanksgiving Classic' football game



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November 22, 2012

Joey & Rory bring Civil War soldier's love letters to life in song

Joey + Rory release Civil War-inspired video in honor of real-life 'Josephine'




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November 21, 2012

Cowboys versus Redskins ... and Kenny Chesney at halftime!

Kenny Chesney puts final touches on Thanksgiving Day halftime performance



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Just call him Tracy 'Turkey Fry' Lawrence

  • Tracy Lawrence, volunteers help mission provide Thanksgiving turkeys for those in need


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November 20, 2012

Tune-in alert for Jason Sturgeon's national-TV debut

  • Country's Jason Sturgeon makes national-TV debut on WGN, performs 'Simple Life'


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What do you mean 'Jessie's Girl" was 'Gary's Girl'?!

Rick Springfield gives rare interview, plays new music on 'The Jeff Probst Show'



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November 19, 2012

Holidays are Martina's favorite!

Martina McBride launches 16-city holiday tour; announces new video, parade news



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November 18, 2012

Country music is always in fashion


Some of country's hippest share fashion reactions to American Music Awards style





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November 15, 2012

It's turkey fry time for Tracy Lawrence


Country star Tracy Lawrence urges locals to donate turkeys to Nashville Rescue Mission

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November 12, 2012

Lee Brice readies to 'drive' new tune up the charts

  • Lee Brice preps to release 'I Drive Your Truck' single to fans, radio with late-night TV visit this week


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Guitarist Billy Sanford is a 'Nashville Cat'

Guitarist Billy Sanford focus of 'Nashville Cats' event Nov. 17 at Nashville's hall of fame



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November 11, 2012

David Kroll deploys new song to aid veterans' families

Country newcomer David Kroll hopes Veterans Day sales of his new 'Little Soldies' single benefit military families

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November 10, 2012

Veterans Day concert for the troops

The Pentagon Channel airs Veterans Day concert for troops featuring Phil Vassar, Miss Willie Brown



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November 9, 2012

Museum honors Dottie West's career with new exhibit


Country Music Hall of Fame unveils 'Dottie West: Country Sunshine' exhibit



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Jason Aldean hits national-TV shows to support NIGHT TRAIN CD

Jason Aldean hits the TV circuit with stops at The Voice, Ellen Show & Jimmy Kimmel Live!



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Country artists win at 2012 Billboard Touring Awards


Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw win at Billboard Touring Awards

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November 8, 2012

(Back) On the Road Again: Kenny Chesney prepping already!

Kenny Chesney announces 17 stadium dates on 2013 'No Shoes Nation' tour



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November 7, 2012

Where were country's classics and pioneers at the 2012 CMA Awards?

Industry pros lament loss of traditional country's roots at CMA Awards, radio



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November 6, 2012

Safe but 'sore' after roadway accident

Country artist Sammy Kershaw, band and crew in weekend bus accident



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November 5, 2012

Powerful pipes shine in new video

Newcomer Lisa Matassa showcases powerhouse vocals in 'Somebody's Baby' video



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November 3, 2012

Back to Black Friday EPs on deck


Vinyl EPs by George, Merle, Buck & Wanda Jackson set for Nov. 23 store release

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November 2, 2012

Jason Aldean celebrates concert sell-outs, CMA Awards performance

Jason Aldean hits the 2012 CMA Awards red carpet with his missus, celebrates more stadium sell-outs



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CMA honors Willie Nelson with new award

Brad Paisley presents Willie Nelson with new CMA's new Lifetime Achievement prize (Video)



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2012 CMA winners revealed!

Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert make CMA history; Willie Nelson receives first-ever Lifetime CMA Achievement Award

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November 1, 2012

Three of country's finest earn early CMA honors

Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith among early 2012 CMA Award winners



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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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