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Faith Hill To Release Cover Of One Republic's "Come Home" As First Single

Five-time Grammy Award winner, and country music superstar, Faith Hill will release her new single "Come Home" on November 9, 2011 in conjunction with a performance of the song on the 45th Annual Country Music Awards, which will be her first appearance on the show in five years.

Speaking on her new single, Hill said, "It's such a great song, so well written - a beautiful lyric and sentiment - combined with a driving musical undertone and instrumentation. I'm really excited for fans of country radio to hear the song." Faith Hill's new album is scheduled for release in early 2012.

 The track is a cover of a song released by soft rock band One Republic- check out the original version below. What do you think? A good match for Faith?

 

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Jimmy Wayne Adds Author To His Philanthropic Resume

Singer/songwriter Jimmy Wayne released his self-titled debut album in 2003 on the DreamWorks Records label. Four singles were released from it, including "Stay Gone" and "I Love You This Much", which both reached Top Ten on the Billboard country charts. A second album, Do You Believe Me Now, was released in August 2008 via Big Machine Records subsidiary Valory Music Group, and its title track became his first Number One hit in late 2008. His philanthropic work is well-documented and includes his own non-profit foundation called Meet Me Halfway in addition to a fundraising and awareness walk that saw him walk from Nashville to Arizona last year. Wayne can now add author to his resume.

Wayne has released a brand new novel called Paper Angels that tells the story of a young man suffering through a childhood and a family that takes him under their wing. Jennifer Perry, Executive Director of the Children's Action Network says, "Jimmy Wayne has taken the pathos, poignancy, heart, and storytelling abilities that infuse his music and translated them into a novel that will inspire all those who read it to take the first step toward making a difference.”

Here's the background in the book:
Kevin Morrell is a forty-three-year-old husband and father who runs a successful design and marketing firm that's crashed into the suffering economy. Attempting to navigate the busyness of the mall at Christmas, Kevin is humbled when he stumbles across the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Project. His wife insists that he take a paper ornament.

The name on the ornament is Thomas Brandt, a fifteen-year-old still reeling from the implosion of his family—from years of verbal abuse from an alcoholic father to a mother who finally left him behind, only to find herself and her children penniless and struggling. The only thing has allowed Lynn to survive is her faith. Thomas shares that faith, but he also wonders why God has seemingly abandoned them.

This is the story about a man and a boy one December. A man whose life is changed by a simple expression of kindness, and a boy who takes that expression of kindness and shows the true meaning of Christmas.

Pat Green Announces New Album for February Release

Three-time Grammy nominee Pat Green has announced the release of Songs We Wish We'd Written II, due in stores February 28, 2012. The album marks Green’s first release on his new record label Sugar Hill Records and is the follow-up to his 2001 collaboration with friend Cory Morrow, Songs We Wish We'd Written.


From the press release:
Nearly a decade after releasing the first tribute/collaboration with Morrow, Green has sold over 2 million albums, earned three Grammy nominations, released a string of Top 10 hits and created a well-earned reputation for bombastic live shows. Tapped in People magazine as “the Springsteen of the South West,” he has become a cultural force selling out venues from House of Blues in Los Angeles to Nokia Theater in Time Square, down to the Houston Astrodome in Texas.

Known for his infectious enthusiasm for music and life, Green’s energy is contagious and sends a charge through a live audience.  That energy has been captured once again on record with his new album Songs We Wish We'd Written II.

“We hope our fans enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it,” said Green, who recorded the album with his longtime road band in Texas. “You’ll hear a few songs you already know and may notice others that are unfamiliar; which was by design.  I enjoy spreading the word about great talents and great music.”

The album gives Green opportunity to pay tribute to a wide range of writers from Texas troubadours Joe Ely, Lyle Lovett, Walt Wilkins, Will Alan Sexton and Todd Snider to some of Nashville’s finest including Will Kimbrough and Jon Randall.  It gives Green a chance to interpret some of his favorites written by well known artists such as Tom Petty, Shelby Lynne, Ross Childress and Ed Roland.  It also shines a light on music from hitmakers Glen Ballard and Liz Rose along with up-and-coming talent Aaron Lee Tasjan.

Green’s diverse musical palate was developed at an early age surrounded by a blended family of nine children.  “In a home with that many kids I listened to a little bit of everything from country and eighties music, to the best of Motown and Classical,” said Green.  “I'm just a fan of music, period.  I’m beyond lucky to do what I do for a living and thankful I get to record songs that I love.”

Delivered with his signature “let the good times roll” attitude and guy-next-door charm, Songs We Wish We'd Written II is a collection of ten songs that fans are sure to enjoy.  Green is currently writing new material for his next album and will head into the studio early next year to record

Willie Nelson Preps Remember Me, Vol. 1 For Nov 21 Release Date

As prolific as anyone else in country music today, Willie Nelson will be releasing a brand new album of classic country music covers on November 21. The album will be called Remember Me, Vol. 1.

The new album features the legend tackling country classics originally penned and performed from other artists over the last 70 years. Included are hits by Ernest Tubb, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Porter Wagoner, Ray Price, and more.

Remember Me, Vol. 1 was recorded with Nelson’s friend and producer James Stroud. A second volume is expected in 2012.

Remember Me, Vol. 1 Tracklist:

1. Remember Me (Ernest Tubb)
2. Sixteen Tons (Tennessee Ernie Ford)
3. Why Baby Why (George Jones)
4. Today I Started Loving You Again (Merle Haggard)
5. I’m Movin’ On (Hank Snow)
6. That Just About Does It (Vern Gosdin)
7. This Old House (Rosemary Clooney)
8. Sunday Morning Coming Down (Johnny Cash)
9. Smoke That Cigarette (Tex Williams)
10. Slowly (Webb Pierce)
11. A Satisfied Mind (Porter Wagoner)
12. Roly Poly (Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys)
13. Release Me (Ray Price)
14. Ramblin’ Fever (Merle Haggard)
*15. More And More (Webb Pierce) *iTunes exclusive

Singer and Songwriter Liz Anderson Passes Away

Songwriter and singer Liz Anderson passed last evening at St. Thomas Hospital at the age of 81.  Liz was hospitalized on Thursday, October 27th with complications from heart and lung disease. As a co-founder of the Nashville Songwriters Association International alongside husband Casey, Liz was a groundbreaking songwriter at a time when women writers were not accepted in Nashville. Liz wrote the breakthrough Merle Haggard smash “(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers.” He named his band The Strangers after this Top 10 single. She also penned his first number one hit “The Fugitive.” This two-time Grammy nominee also penned numerous hits for Charley Pride, Brenda Lee, Tammy Wynette, Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Kitty Wells, Conway Twitty, Del Reeves, her daughter, Grammy Award Winning Lynn Anderson, and many others.

Chet Atkins signed Liz to RCA where she had string of hits produced by Felton Jarvis, who also produced label mate Elvis Presley. They included “Husband Hunting,” “Go Now, Pay Later,” and “The Game of Triangles,” a trio with Bobby Bare and Norma Jean. Liz and Lynn also had a Top 25 hit with “Mother May I” in 1968 and appeared on the Mother’s Day edition of the Lawrence Welk Show.  Liz is survived by her loving, co-writing husband of 65 years (Casey), daughter, country music icon (Lynn Anderson), 3 grandchildren (Lisa Lynn Sutton, Gray Stream and Melissa Hempel) and 2 great-grandchildren (Grace Stream and Geddings Hempel).

Paisley, Urban And Gill Set For Glen Campbell Tribute At CMA's

Three of country music's biggest acts will pay tribute to Glen Campbell at this month's Country Music Association Awards, it was announced Monday.

Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Vince Gill - arguably country music's top three guitarists today and all three CMA entertainer of the year winners - will salute the heralded guitarist, Country Music Hall of Fame member and 1968 entertainer of the year.

The 75-year-old "Rhinestone Cowboy" singer revealed in June that he has Alzheimer's disease. He released his last studio album, "Ghost on the Canvas," in August and is on a goodbye tour.

The salute joins an already star-packed night. Lionel Richie will debut duets from his forthcoming country album "Tuskegee" with Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker and Little Big Town. And all five entertainer of the year nominees - Paisley, Urban, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Taylor Swift - will perform as well.

The CMA Awards will air live on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

Julie Roberts Releases New Christmas Album Who Needs Mistletoe

Just in time for the Christmas season, country music singer-songwriter and traditionalist Julie Roberts releases her debut holiday collection "Who Needs Mistletoe" Tuesday, Nov. 1 on her independent label Aint Skeerd Records.

Known for the soulful, blues-filled sound of her voice on hits like "Break Down Here" and "Men and Mascara," Roberts takes a simplistic approach to Christmas classics that will add a little spark to your winter nights by the fire. Reminiscent of traditional country artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, Roberts' take on these seasonal gems sends the listener back in time, all while maintaining a modern feel that will transcend decades to come.

To coincide with the release of her first holiday collection, Roberts' official website (http://julieroberts.com) will undergo a makeover Nov. 1 as she will offer exclusive autographed packages of the EP for fans to purchase. Packages include autographed photos, Christmas cards and even a phone call from Roberts herself on Christmas Day. The EP will also be available through all digital music distributors such as CDBaby, iTunes and Amazon.

Leading up to the release, Roberts will give fans a Halloween treat Monday, Oct. 31. On her official website and through her social networking profiles on Facebook and Twitter, she will offer fans a free download of the title track and single "Who Needs Mistletoe." The original single, co-written by Roberts and producer Jason Collum, will simultaneously impact radio on the eve of the EP's release.

"This music is so special to me because I absolutely love Christmas," Roberts says. "Each song I have picked for this project is one I remember from my childhood."

"Who Needs Mistletoe" follows on the heels of Robert's previously released independent album "Alive," featuring the singles "NASCAR Party," "Alive" and the upcoming "Whiskey and You."

Tracks on the EP include "Blue Christmas," "Pretty Paper," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "O Holy Night," "Away in a Manger," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and the title-track "Who Needs Mistletoe."

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