The Ram Truck brand presents “Road to the Ram® Jam,” an all-star country music series featuring five of today’s best country artists leading up to an invitation-only 2012 Ram Jam concert event December 29th in Nashville, Tenn., where all five artists will perform.

The Road to the Ram Jam series will be the ultimate fan experience. It will help bring country music fans closer to some of their favorite artists with exclusive video content, the opportunity to win prizes including collectible posters and vinyl records through country radio stations nationwide, free music downloads, as well as a chance to enter to win trips for two to the exclusive Ram Jam concert. Fans can get more information on the Road to the Ram Jam and enter the sweepstakes at www.RamTrucks.com/RoadtoRamJam.

BNA recording artist Kellie Pickler, who recently released her brand new album 100 Proof, is the first artist to help launch the series. She is offering fans a chance to win a free download of her latest single “Tough” when they enter to win a trip for two to the Ram Jam concert. The remaining four participating artists will be announced throughout the year. All five artists will receive a one year lease on a 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck. The trucks will then be auctioned off in early 2013 with all proceeds going to benefit a military-focused charity of each artist’s choice.

Fans can check out behind-the-scenes video footage of Kellie in her Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn as she discusses her love for trucks, her new album 100 Proof, and how she continues to show support for our troops with help from the USO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting the spirits of America’s troops and their families. Kellie has chosen the USO (USO.org) and their services that support wounded, ill and injured warriors as the charity to receive proceeds from the auction of her Longhorn truck in 2013. To learn more about USO Warrior and Family Care visit, uso.org/warriorandfamilycare.

“The first thing I learned to drive was my grandpa’s truck so I’m definitely a truck girl,” said Kellie. “I’m excited to be part of Ram Truck’s Road to the Ram Jam. We’re going to have a lot of fun on that “Road” – me and my Laramie. I’m also excited that we will be auctioning off my Ram truck at the end of the year to benefit our veterans in need.”

For more information on Road to the Ram Jam and to enter the sweepstakes, go to http://www.RamTrucks.com/RoadtoRamJam

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The Jukebox Music Festival launches featuring Alan Jackson, Kellie Pickler, Scotty McCreery, and Joe Nichols.

The Shasta District Fairgrounds will be the site of an exciting new music festival July 20th – 22nd. Closing with country music icon Alan Jackson on Sunday the Festival will for the three days prior present an array of new and heritage talent on four stages. Kellie Pickler, who’s new album 100 Proof just debuted on Billboard at #2 behind only Tim McGraw’s new release, will be featured on Saturday while American Idol Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery headlines Friday night.

Also featured during the three days will be Joe Nichols, Pam Tillis, Mark Chesnutt, Ricky Skaggs, Daryle Singletary and Asleep at the Wheel with more artists yet to be announced.

Three-day ticket packages are on-sale online at http://jukeboxmusicfestival.com
There is limited onsite camping available and the fairgrounds will include a variety of vendors and other activities for the entire family.

For more information visit: http://jukeboxmusicfestival.com /
http://facebook.com/jukeboxmusicfestival

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Yesterday, Kellie Pickler stopped by The View to chat and perform “Mother’s Day” off her album 100 Proof.

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There’s some of our favorite country folk on tv this week, so set those DVRs.

• Wednesday (2/1): Kellie Pickler, The View (ABC).

• Thursday (2/2): Blake Shelton, Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC); Billy Dean, Larry’s Country Diner (RFD-TV).

• Friday (2/3): Blake Shelton, Ellen DeGeneres Show (syndicated).

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9. I only have one response to @BrettEldredge’s tweet – WATCH IT GROW! “I grew a beard in like 10 seconds once I got up in the mountains…somethin in the water up there!!! chi chi chi chia beard!”

8. No one experiences the joys of legroom more than touring acts like @LauraBellBundy ‘clean living!’ just got on a flight and I have the entire row too myself … Not to mention MORE LEGROOOM #heavenlyairtraun

7. Sunny Sweeney (@gettinsweenered) always has those truthful sayings that no one thinks of. Sunny’s Aphorism of the week is: “the divorce rate in my sock drawer is amazing.”

6. With ACM nominations out this week, there were plenty of thankful tweets this week. @ChrisYoungMusic had my favorite “Workout-check…shower-check…2ACM nominations-check #waitwhat

5. @LukeBryanOnline has some great things coming for all of us fans! Look for “Spring Break 4” on iTunes soon! “Great day in the studio recording Spring Break 4”

4. This week was a big week for @JayDeMarcus, see what he had to say “Alright y’all, Ali and I have baby number two on the way!! Huge surprise but we’re very excited!!”

3. A new tour started this week. @MartinaMcBride is hitting the road with George Strait “Can’t believe we start the George Strait tour tomorrow night! So freaking excited! Are you ready Lafayette???”

2. The last few weeks have been hard for @Miranda_Lambert. First Blake’s dad, now her friend “Please call your friends, especially the ones you haven’t talked to In a while or maybe are not on great terms with and tell em u love em.”

1. @DierksBentley has had the opportunity to play many types of shows. This week he was in Milwaukee playing after an Admirals game. “dude just fired a snapshot that broke the glass right in front of my face #totallyrad”

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On Friday, Kellie Pickler visited The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Not only did she perform “Where’s Tammy Wynette” from her album 100 Proof. You can see her performance here.

Of course, Ellen couldn’t just let Kellie perform…She had to talk to her because there’s nothing quite like talking to Kellie Pickler. Take a look above as Kellie presents Ellen with a birthday give that will put “hair on your chest.”

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Earlier today, Kellie Pickler performed “Where’s Tammy Wynette” on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The song if off her brand-spankin new album, 100 Proof. What do you think??

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