New Music Video From 40 Nashville Artists- "City of Dreams"

40 Nashville artists and musicians joined together with a production/engineering team and film crew to record the flood relief song City of Dreams. All participants and facilities donated their services and all proceeds from the song will benefit the Red Cross.

The video features Victoria Banks, Emma Mae Jacobs, Rachel Proctor, Marcus Hummon, Danielle Peck, Kate and Kacey, Mallory Hope, Buddy Jewel, Jesse Lee, Pam Tillis, Sarah Darling and many more.

New Music From Rachel Proctor

Rachel Proctor, whose "Me and Emily" was a Top 20 hit back in 2004 and whose What Didn't Kill Me was received well critically, has released four new songs posted on her MySpace page They include tracks written with co-writers Tommy Lee James, Phillip Larue, Blair Daly, Victoria Banks, Kate and Kacey Coppola. New tracks include:

A Different Kind Of Gone
A Sign
Broken Mirror
Don't You Wanna

Kate & Kacey Coppola Split With Big Machine Records

Twin sisters Kate and Kacey Coppola have mutually parted ways with Big Machine Records without ever having released a full-length album it was announced this week.

"Kacey and I are no longer with Big Machine," said Kate on their MySpace page. "It happened a little while back, and it's one of the hardest things we've ever gone through. They weren't wanting to put out new music quite as fast as we were hoping, and for that and other reasons, we decided to move on."

"One of the main reasons why we feel OK with this is because of you guys. You are so supportive of us....regardless of what label we're signed to, what tour we're on, if we have a video on CMT or not. We cannot even begin to express to you how AMAZING and INCREDIBLE and LIFE SAVING you are...thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you do for us every single day."

The duo also said they "decided to continue and record our music the way we want to. Hope that's ok with y'all. We're going in the studio in the next few weeks, and we'll be putting out our NEW record (cross your fingers!) by late spring/early summer! "

Their debut single and only single released by Big Machine Records was “Dreaming Love”, which peaked at 51.

Before signing with Big Machine, Kate and Kacey were contestants on the CMT show "Can You Duet?" where they made it to the semi-finals.

Free Country Music Downloads From People Magazine

PEOPLE Magazine has teamed up with iTunes to offer a free download from a number of the largest and hottest acts in country music. Artists giving fans free music this week include Dolly Parton, Jack Ingram, the Harters, Jonathan Singleton & the Grove, Kate & Kacey, Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel, Tracy Lawrence and Darryl Worley. Click on the artist’s name to see more information on each artist and the song. Click HERE to go download your free music.

Jack Ingram -->Barefoot and Crazy

Jonathan Singleton & The Grove -->Livin' in Paradise

Kate & Kacey -->Dreaming Love

Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel -->Hesitation Blues

Darryl Worley -->Sounds Like Life to Me

Dolly Parton -->Backwoods Barbie

The Harters -->Jenny

Tracy Lawrence -->The Rock

Kate & Kacey's Video For Dreaming Love

New Kate & Kacey Coppola Album To Hit 2/3- Exclusive Interview Here

Prior to inking a deal with Big Machine Records, Kate and Kacey Coppola had already garnered an enthusiastic legion of fans as contestants on the CMT series “Can You Duet?” where they made it to the semi-finals. “It was one of the most difficult things in our career and one of the most rewarding,” says Kacey. “We are here today because of it, and I think it made us so much stronger.”

In addition to the television exposure, they have also gained notice on Music Row for their songwriting skills. Signed to EMI Music Publishing, the twosome has already obtained every songwriter’s dream---a George Strait cut. “House with No Doors,” which the twins co-wrote with Jamey Johnson, is on Strait’s current album “Troubadour.”“We’ve been dreaming about being able to sing together and build a life around music since we were little girls,” says Kate, born nine minutes before Kacey, “but actually getting the chance to do it, is a hundred times bigger and better than we could have ever imagined.”

Now word comes that February 3rd will be the release of their first CD. Off their mySpace page: "Just wanted to let you guys know the latest update on our CD...We are gonna start up a countdown to February 10th....BECAUSE that is the day that our CD will be available on Itunes!!! Yay! You would make us the happiest gals in the world if you would go and get the CD on FEBRUARY 10th!"

We had a chance to do a quick interview with Kate on their early Nashville career:

That Nashville Sound: What brought you to Nashville?

Kate Coppola: Kacey and I started coming to Nashville about 3 years ago to write songs. This city is the best place in the world to find songwriters and artists that are as focused and determined as we are to succeed! We signed a publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing 2 1/2 years ago, and so we moved out and never looked back!

TNS- Looking over your career thus far, what do you rank as a couple of the highlights?

KC- I think signing our publishing deal was a major milestone for us. It was our first real "paying" job in the music industry. We felt a big sense of accomplishment in being able to make a living doing what we love to do - create music! George Strait cutting one of our songs ("House With No Doors") and putting it on the "Troubadour" album was another HUGE highlight! That one still feels surreal! And then signing our record deal with Big Machine Records last August 2008 was a moment when Kacey and I finally felt like we were getting our shot! We are very excited to start our radio tour - in a couple days actually! Our single will be released to radio end of February, beginning of March.

TNS- What might people be suprised to find out about you?

KC- Oh let's see! People might be surprised to know that Kacey and I can tap dance. Kacey secretly dreams to be on Broadway! and Kate is legally blind - without contacts or glasses, I can't see more than an inch in front of me.

TNS- What kind of music are you listening to? What's in your iPod?

KC- We've been listening to the Jamey Johnson record - he was the first Nashville writer we ever wrote with, and he has since become a great friend! Also, some old Dixie Chicks records - we're about to go in the studio to start recording our record, and we love the way those records sound! And some of the new Beyonce and Sara Bareilles records. Plus whatever song comes on next on our IPods!

TNS- If you had a crystal ball and looked forward ten years, what do you see for yourself?

KC- In ten years, we will still be making music! After having numerous number 1 hits, and several successful albums, winning CMA's, ACM'S, Grammy's, and a few other awards....after having made so many new friends and fans touring the country, we will have a big kitchen to make Sunday Pasta dinner for all our family, and we'll be able to get a puppy! I can't wait!

People Magazine Gives You 11 New Songs To Download For Free

(Cheap) music aficionados, rejoice! As part of People Magazine's "country month" and in conjunction with the previously reported country issue hitting the newsstands right now, 11 brand new songs are being given away as free downloads HERE on the magazine's website. Included are:

Lee Ann Womack- I Found It In You
Little Big Town- Good Lord Willing
Patty Loveless- Sleepless Nights
Darryl Worley- The Best of Both Worlds
Crystal Shawanda- Dawn Of A New Day
Trailer Choir- Rockin’ The Beer Gut
Mark Wills- All The Crap I Do
Sarah Buxton- American Daughters
James House- Santa Goes To Mexico
Jamie O’Neal- Like A Woman
Kate & Kacey Coppola- You’re Not My Judge

Up And Coming New Nashville- Kate and Kacey Coppola

Flashback. The year is 1998. Two beautiful blonde sisters named The Kinleys burst onto the country music scene with a beautiful harmony sound all of their own. Heather and Jennifer Kinley were named the Best New Duo by the Academy of Country Music and garnered more than 20 nominations from the Grammy's, the Country Music Association and the American Music Awards.

Fast Forward ten years later. Two beautiful blonde sisters named Kate and Kacey Coppola are doing it again with their own sound and a songwriting pedigree that already includes King George. King George Strait, that is. As gifted songwriters, Kate and Kacey penned the song “House With No Doors,” included on Strait's current hit album, Troubadour.

Big Machine recording artists, songwriters AND identical twins, Kate and Kacey Coppola are one of country music's fast emerging talents! Originally hailing from Denver, they are now proud Nashville residents. Kate and Kacey Coppola recently charmed TV audiences with both their powerful harmonies and sweet spunk on CMT’s Can You Duet? -- singing their way to the semi-finals. At 18, they picked up a guitar and started writing songs. Kate and Kacey's family harmony, honest lyrics, and classic voices drive their music which reflects their roots in the Rocky Mountains. The Coppolas signed a publishing deal with EMI Nashville in February of 2007. Since then they have been writing, recording, getting cuts, and performing with some of Country music's best!

Watch their brand new video “You’re Not My Judge” below or catch them perform the National Anthem live on ABC at the NASCAR Sprint Cut Series “Camping World RV 400 Presented by AAA,” on Sunday, September 21st. The live race coverage, from the Dover International Speedway, will kick off with the National Anthem at 2 pm ET/ 1 pm CT on ABC.