Olivia Little Is Country Pop’s Next Superstar

Although she is very young, Olivia Little is a poised young lady with a vocal quality that is well beyond her years. In addition to being an exceptional vocalist, Little is also a talented guitarist with a natural performance ability and a contagious passion for music. Her charming country pop hit track, “What Might Have Been” has earned her attention from some of the top names in the industry, and her career is rapidly gaining speed.

Check out Olivia’s debut single “What Might Have Been” on her official MySpace page.

Soulful Country Beauty Mindy Marie Releases Debut Single “The Last Time”

Country music newcomer Mindy Marie has been grabbing the attention of people everywhere with her unique soul-infused singing style and a charming personality charged with passion and ambition.

In her tearjerker single, “The Last Time,” Mindy’s beautiful, bluesy voice contributes to a richer sound and deeper meaning, proving that Mindy is more than your typical aspiring country singer, producing memorable music with soul.

Check out Mindy’s debut single “The Last Time” below!

New Details On Lady Antebellum’s Upcoming Album

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley revealed new details on the trios upcoming album:

“We all remember high school dances, and how innocent those little moments were,” he says. “I think there’s gonna be a lot of nostalgic songs on the record. Maybe that’s just because we’re all getting a little older. Now we’re so busy and there’s a little part of us that yearns for a time when it was a little simpler. I don’t know what fueled that.”

“If we were to use the success of ‘Need You Now’ as the barometer for every other song, then we’ll probably be highly disappointed. That song will probably undoubtedly be the biggest song of our career. We can hopefully have success for 20 years, but we may not ever have the success of that one particular song again. But we might. You never know. But we’re gonna try not to chase it, is what I’m sayin’. If we try to chase that too much, we’ll start to deviate from what made the sound of the group.”

Following the success of ‘Need You Now’, their approach on the new album is more realistic than trying to top one of the biggest hits in country music.

New Artist Spotlight: Alexa Rae

Allow us to introduce 19yr old country music newcomer Alexa Rae. We were recently introduced to her debut single “Without Love” and it has made it’s way onto our daily playlist. “Without Love” is a beautifully crafted country ballad about what this life would be like without love. Alexa’s voice is sweet and tender on the track and we’re looking forward to hearing more from this newcomer who credits Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood among her influences.

Check out Alexa Rae’s “Without Love” –

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For more info on Alexa Rae, check out myspace.com/alexaraemusicartist.

Tim McGraw Hosts ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock ‘ Wednesday, Sept 1

Summer gets even hotter when “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” airs Wednesday, Sept. 1 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Singer, songwriter, actor, and 11-time CMA Award winner Tim McGraw serves as host for the annual celebration of America’s music.

The special features performances by Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, McGraw, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band filmed in front of a sold-out audience in June during CMA Music Festival in Nashville at LP Field, home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.

One highlight of the show is a special performance by reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Taylor Swift, who premiered her soon-to-be-released new single “Mine” for her fans at a top-secret private event in Nashville during CMA Music Festival. The song is the first single from her upcoming album Speak Now, in stores Oct. 25.

Offering an insider’s glimpse at the Festival, Lady Antebellum allowed cameras to follow them for a day at the event. Viewers will see the reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year perform at their fan club party, interact with Festival attendees during an unplanned appearance in the Fan Fair Exhibit Hall, and more.

New Music: Taylor Swift ‘Mine’

Taylor Swift’s new single ‘Mine’ is everything you’ve come to expect from the country superstar and then some!

Check out Taylor Swift’s new single ‘Mine’ –

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New Artist Spotlight: Heather Mackey

When it comes to fresh new talent, the country music scene is where it’s at, especially with new comer Heather Mackey.

While most girls her age are trying to figure out who they want to be, at 19, Heather’s got her arms wide open to the future and is already making a name for herself in the country music world. Heather recently spent some time in Nashville recording in the famous Sound Kitchen.

Like many singers before her, Heather got her start singing in church as a child and followed her passion in music through school as an active member of the drama and music programs. When asked about her very first performance, Heather says ‘I sang for my church congregation when I was about nine or ten. I don’t remember what I sang, but I do remember dropping the microphone in front of everyone before I started singing because I couldn’t get it off the mic stand!” She’s definitely come a long way.

Check out Heather’s ‘Feels Real Good’ –

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For more info on Heather, check out myspace.com/heathermackeymusic.

Carrie Underwood Wins Big At 2010 CMT Music Awards

The night belonged to first-time winners and fan-favorite Carrie Underwood, who took home two wins at this year’s CMT MUSIC AWARDS. Underwood took top honors for VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“Cowboy Casanova”) and CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR (“Temporary Home” from INVITATION ONLY: CARRIE UNDERWOOD); while Keith Urban took home the buckle in a first-time category win for MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“‘Til Summer Comes Around,” and Miranda Lambert scored her first CMT Music Award for FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“White Liar”).

Also for the first time, the multi-platinum Lady Antebellum won GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“Need You Now”); Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins won COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“Hillbilly Bone”), and Luke Bryan claimed the USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“Do I”). Legendary duo Brooks & Dunn re-emerged as a fan favorite capturing DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“Indian Summer”), which marks their first DUO win since 2002. Director Shaun Silva won his first VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR for his entire body of work over the last year.

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New Artist Spotlight: Katie Tuck

Emerging country music starlet Katie Tuck has a voice so powerful and mature, Nashville has taken notice. Insiders are saying she could be the next Taylor Swift.

Check out Katie Tuck’s ‘I Wanna Be That Girl‘ –

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For more information on Katie Tuck, check out www.myspace.com/katietuck.

Carrie Underwood Helps Create Fund To Aid Flood Relief

Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood and ACM Lifting Lives have committed seed funding to create the new ACM Lifting Lives Temporary Home Fund to support relief efforts for families devastated by the recent floods in Middle Tennessee. The Fund takes its name from Underwood’s co-penned hit song “Temporary Home,” in acknowledgement of the immediate needs surrounding those impacted by the floods.

Donations can be made NOW by texting ACM to 501501 through August 2010. Text donations are confirmed by replying with YES, and can be made up to three times. Donations can also be made online at www.ACMliftinglives.org and at www.CBS.com/give. For information on the funding application process, visit www.cfmt.org. Read more

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