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How Our Favorite Country Men Celebrate Valentine’s Day

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How would some of our favorite country men woo their special ladies on Valentine’s Day?? Well, you don’t have to wonder any longer…

  • Alan Jackson -”My wife Denise always inspired songs. One of my early hits was ‘I’d Love You All Over Again.’ I wrote it for our 10th anniversary.”
  • Jake Owen – I’m very romantic. I mean, it oozes out of me. Seriously, I buy t-shirts in the shapes of hearts. That’s the only thing that fits me. I’m one big heart. I give love.”
  • Dierks Bentley – “Before I was married [when] I was dating someone, Valentine’s Day was the holiday where you’d have to stamp out on paper exactly where the relationship stands. If you didn’t give the right present or say the right things, you were in the doghouse.”
  • Josh Thompson – “I like to woo the ladies with dipping them in chocolate … I mean, I’m usually a flowers kind of guy. You know, have ‘em show up at their work so that the other people who didn’t get flowers can be envious.”
  • Justin Moore – “I’m kind of notorious for being terrible at Valentine’s Day. My wife, Kate, is all into that stuff and does a great job. She deserves for me to be a little more romantic and it’s not for a lack of wanting to do good. I pretty much just suck, honestly. I need to get better at it.”


  • Keith Urban – I was listening to the radio and they were talking about when in a relationship it’s too soon to give Valentine’s gifts. One woman said, ‘I was dating a guy three weeks, and he gave me an iPad for Valentine’s Day.’ That’s a ridiculous gift.”

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2012 Country Throwdown Tour to Feature Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore, Josh Thompson, Eric Paslay, Sunny Sweeny and More

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The third-annual Country Throwdown Tour will feature an impressive lineup that will deliver energy-packed, exhilarating performances to eager country fans in 20 cities.

Joining headliner Gary Allan, recording artists Josh Thompson, Eric Paslay, and Sunny Sweeney round out the high-profile lineup for the nationwide country music tour that will kick off in Gulfport, Mississippi on May 18 and run through July 8. Special guests on many tour stops, Rodney Atkins (June 1-30) and Justin Moore (May 18-27) will join the roster of superstars and newcomers for the ultimate country music experience.

“I’ve always been a fan of the Warped Tour, so I thought it was great when they came up with the concept of doing a country version of it with the Throwdown Tour. I’m excited to be a part of it this year, and I look forward to working with Kevin, Sarah and everyone involved with the tour,” says Allan. “My band and crew can’t wait to take this experience to our fans and we look forward to making new fans along the way. We’re hoping this is the best Throwdown Tour yet.”

“I had the privilege of playing shows with each of these incredible artists with the exception of Eric Paslay, but a few weeks ago he and I got to hang out in East Tennessee–talking and fishing,” Atkins said. “I can’t wait to be a part of this tour. Every artist brings something awesome and different to the show. It’s gonna be a blast!”

The only tour of its kind in the world of country music, Country Throwdown Tour 2012 brings together top-selling artists with talented, emerging singer-songwriters in a festival environment where fans enjoy a constant stream of music on multiple stages all day long.

In addition to the performances on two main stages, the Bluebird Cafe Stage will spotlight the talents of emerging singer-songwriters as they perform intimate “in the round” sets throughout the day along with nightly performances during main stage set changes. Artists for the much-anticipated Bluebird Cafe Stage will be announced in the coming weeks.

In addition to top-notch music, Country Throwdown 2012 offers eager fans a full concourse of lifestyle attractions and vendors at an affordable ticket price. Doors to each venue open at 3 p.m., and the entertainment continues until 11 p.m.

Tickets are ON SALE NOW in select cities. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.countrythrowdown.com.

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Out Today- ‘Waylon’

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It’s here! The much anticipated second volume of an all-star tribute dedicated to one of country music’s greatest outlaws is now available in-stores and on iTunes.

Country music’s hottest gathered on one album to pay homage to the man himself, Waylon Jennings. The album features performances from Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., Montgomery Gentry, Justin Moore, Jack Ingram, Jewel, Pat Green, Josh Thompson, Jessi Colter, Colt Ford and MORE.

Check out the entire track listing and preview the album on iTunes by clicking here.

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Josh Thompson To Hit the Road on ‘Change is Comin’ Tour

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Josh Thompson’s Change is Comin’ Tour will kick off on February 3rd in Charlotte, NC. The relentless road warrior will roll into 2012 with a slew of club dates to share new music from his upcoming sophomore release, Change.

“The road definitely feels like home to me,” says Thompson. “I tour as much as I possible can. If I have a day off, I feel guilty. I’m so excited to share this new music with my fans…I hope they love it as much as I do. Come out and party with us!”

Change is Comin’ Tour Dates

2/3 Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joe’s
2/4 Greenville, SC – Blind Horse Saloon
2/8 Foxborough, MA – Showcase Live
2/9 Uncasville, CT – Wolf Den
2/10 Bethleham, PA – Musikfest Café
2/11 Portland, ME – Asylum
2/16 Columbia, SC – Jillian’s
2/17 Milledgeville, GA – Cowboy Bills
2/18 Sebring, FL – Highlands
3/10 West Palm Beach, FL – Cruzan Amphitheatre
3/16 Jacksonville, FL – Landing
3/17 Lakeland, FL – Boots N Buckles Saloon
3/24 Quincy, IL – Morrison Theatre
3/29 Flagstaff, AZ – Museum Club
3/30 Mesa, AZ – Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill
3/31 San Miguel, CA – The Ranch
4/4 San Jose, CA – Graduate
4/5 Davis, CA – Davis Graduate
4/6 Ridgecrest, CA – Tommy T’s
4/13 Chicago, IL – Joe’s Bar
4/14 Detroit, MI – McMorran Auditorium
4/21 Dixon, IL – Dixon Theatre

Thompson recently released “Comin’ Around” as the lead single from his second studio album, due out this summer. Thompson teamed up with Kendell Marvel and Rodney Clawson to pen the song, which offers an introspective look at how growing up can sometimes draw people back to the places and things they once turned away from.

For more information, visit: www.joshthompsonofficial.com.

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Waylon Jennings Tribute Album Volume II Includes Dierks Bentley, Justin Moore, Hank Williams Jr. and More!

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Today, Average Joes Entertainment, in conjunction with Scatter Records, announced the official release date for WAYLON – The Music Inside: A Collaboration Dedicated to Waylon Jennings, Volume II. The album will be available for pre-sale purchase digitally on January 24, 2012, with availability at retail starting on February 7, 2012.

The eleven-track album, and the second of a three volume series dedicated to the late Waylon Jennings, features country music artists performing the hit songs that made Jennings a household name. WAYLON – The Music Inside, Volume II boasts a solid lineup of artists each of who were heavily influenced by Jennings’ legacy. The lineup for WAYLON – The Music Inside, Volume II includes Dierks Bentley, Justin Moore, Hank Williams Jr., Jessi Colter, Montgomery Gentry, Jewel, Jack Ingram, Colt Ford, Josh Thompson, Pat Green and Wyatt McCubbin.

“I feel like this project could very likely break another sound barrier,” says Jessi Colter. “Waylon was so original. For his songs to be sang by other people and to take me somewhere else is not an easy task.”

Recording for the three volume series started over three-and-a-half years ago, and has been a labor of love for Jennings’ widow Jessi Colter; son Shooter Jennings; and guitarist Reggie Young. They, along with producer Witt Stewart, have assembled a star-studded roster of artists to pay tribute to Jennings and highlight his undeniable musical and cultural influence.

Colter adds, “I’ve been pleasantly surprised of the fact that the people involved chose to make the songs their own. They add something to it and to me that’s what makes it interesting. They made it their own because they could never walk in Waylon’s tracks. They’d be stepping in holes.”

Waylon Jennings is recognized as one of the key players of country music’s ‘outlaw’ movement. Jennings was in good company with fellow artists of his time including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson. They were the musical talents who defined a new genre of music with rebellious attitudes, which, in turn, translated over into their music. The ‘outlaw’ rebellion denied Nashville’s straight-laced model and brought the era of whiskey-drinkin,’ bar brawlin,’ woman lovin,’ country music to the forefront.  WAYLON – The Music Inside, Volume I, was released last year and is available for purchase now.

For more information on WAYLON – The Music Inside, Volume II, visit waylonjennings.com.

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