The Music City Minute ...

 

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The Band Perry’s new song “Better Dig Two” made a lasting impression on the iTunes Country chart, as it went to the #1 spot after their memorable performance on the CMA Awards.  Despite the dark sound behind the track, Perry admits it’s quite the love song.  “Better Dig Two” is the first release from The Band Perry’s sophomore album due in stores early next year.

 

 

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Kenny Chesney has exciting news in store for fans.  He’ll announce the details behind his upcoming tour before the end of the week.  Stay tuned to find out the name of the tour, opening acts and first set dates.

 

 

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Eric Church planned to take an extended break before he started working on his next album…but…has winning the CMA Album of the Year award inspired him to get busy sooner?  Nope!  Eric says he makes albums on HIS time.  Eric’s next CD will be a live album to be released early next year.

 

 

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Taylor Swift is quite the business woman.  She represents Cover Girl, American Greetings and Papa John’s.  Her latest partnership with Walgreens was sparked by a conversation she had with her dad.  Smart guy!!!

 

 

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Tim McGraw performed his new song “One of Those Nights” for the first time during last week’s CMA Awards.  It's the first release off his upcoming album (his first on Big Machine Records) in stores early next year.

 

 

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If you missed the CMA Awards last week…no worries.  CMT will re-air the show the week of Thanksgiving.  You can actually catch it several times – the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 9 PM…and the Friday, Saturday and Sunday AFTER Turkey Day too!