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CMTT Exclusive: 10 Quick Quirky Questions with Lauren Briant

Lauren Briant

Take a city girl and put her in the mix of country, and you will have Lauren Briant. She has one of the biggest voices in country music today. She signed with Average Joe’s Entertainment (Montgomery Gentry, Colt Ford, Josh Gracin) in 2009 and went to work writing and recording with Nashville notables Noah Gordon (Tim McGraw, Craig Morgan, John Michael Montgomery), Philip Douglas (Lonestar, Tracy Lawrence, Billy Ray Cyrus), Dan Murph (Randy Travis, Bucky Covington), as well as country artist Colt Ford (Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert). She co-wrote 8 of 14 songs off her debut album Lauren Briant that is available now on iTunes.

In 2010, Lauren took part in a collaborative album entitled Muddigger. It has sold over 25,000 copies to date and also features Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert, The Lacs, Matt Stillwell, among others. With over 3 million plays on myspace.com, Lauren is on her way to super stardom!  Her current single “Who I Am With You” is at radio now.

10 QUICK QUIRKY QUESTIONS with Lauren Briant

Q:  Where is the one place you could spend hours and be happy?
A:  Ask anyone who knows me and they would all say Disneyland.

Q:  Beer or Liquor?
A:  Niether. I don’t drink.

Q:  Last person you talked to on the phone?
A:  One of my best friends who’s name is also Lauren. We’re on a last name basis to avoid confusion.

Q:  Favorite TV Show?
A:  I am loving Once Upon a Time right now. It’s right up my alley.

Q:  What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
A:  McDonald’s ice cream cones.

Q:  If you hadn’t made it as a singer/songwriter, what would you likely be doing for a living?
A:  I’m not sure if it’s very realistic but I’d love to be a chef on a Food Network cooking show.

Q:  If your life was a song, what would the title be?
A:  Don’t Worry. Be Happy.

Q:  If you could have any super power what would it be?
A:  Flying. I mean who wouldn’t want to fly?

Q:  Do you have a pre-concert ritual?
A:  I always say a prayer before I go on stage. That and a hair toss.

Q:  What was the last thing that made you laugh?
A:  I  just watched Modern Family. Hilarious.

DON’T FORGET to head over to to www.laurenbriant.com and enter to win a free iPad. Winner will be announced at the end of January.  To find out more about Lauren you can also visit www.facebook.com/LaurenLBriant

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Top Tweets of the Week – Week of December 4th

Dierks Bentley's photo album is mastered. celebrating appropriately....
10. I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only one thrilled that @DierksBentley is celebrating a completed album! His seventh album is expected early next year! “album is mastered. celebrating appropriately….”

9. With Christmas coming around, you better make sure you are on Santa’s nice list. @DannyGokey hasn’t been so nice this week “Dear Santa, Let me explain…”

8. A big congrats goes out to @FrankieBallard this week. He reached a milestone in his career “So that was one of the most epic nights of my life! Played Madison Sq. Garden an Bob Seger introduced me to Bruce Springsteen…unreal”

7. @BrettEldredge got a little more than expected when he woke up last night…Am I the only one replaying this tweet over and over in my head? “Just stubbed my toe in the dark… I may have said a cuss word or 12! I probably look like a cartoon hopping around the room right now!”

6. One epidemic that has been steadily increasing over the years is bullying. @JoshGracin has some words of advice for those victims “If you’re being bullied.. Look at it this way and smile… Most likely you will be their future boss. #InYourFace”

Sugarland

5. The recently married Jennifer Nettled hosted the CMA Country Christmas special that aired on ABC this week. She explains her inspiration behind the seven outfits she picked in this tweet: “My plan is to dress like a Christmas tree ornament as much as possible on this show. – J”

4. Country music has been well represented at the Grammy’s this year! Here is what @BlakeShelton had to say about his nominations “Just found that I’m the first EVER person laying in bed (drunk) in Tishomingo Oklahoma with 3 Grammy nominations!!!”

3. Although country men are in heaven during deer season, it’s a little harder for the ladies as @Miranda_Lambert tweets “I’m tired of deer season. I want my husband back a the nastiness in the garage gone.”

2. And now it’s time for another public service announcement from Ms. @KelliePickler “Teen sex = teen pregnancies & high risks of catching something that AJAX couldn’t get rid of. YOU are worth more than that! #KeepYourPantsOn”

Lady Antebellum

1. There was a little brotherly love on the @LadyAntebellum “Own The Night Tour” this week; they brought Charles’ brother @JoshBKelley on the road. Is it just me or does this look more like Hugh Hefner’s bus than Lady A’s bus? “”robe life” forever. accepting applications for “robe life” warriors via pic if you’re interested. why wouldn’t you be?”

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Josh Gracin’s ‘Redemption’ Out Today

The new Josh Gracin album Redemption – his first from indie label Average Joe’s Entertainment – hits stores TODAY.

“The album is 100 percent my interpretation, 100 percent my idea of what I wanted the record to be,” Gracin explains. “Just in that alone, it’s going to sound different than anything else I’ve done.”

Redemption features tracks “Long Way to Go” which reached the Top 20 on the Adult Contemporary charts, “Catastrophe,” where Josh teamed up with another Idol alum and winner of Season 2, Ruben Studdard, and “Can’t Say Goodbye,” an incredibly touching song based on the true story and continuing effort of war widow, Seana Arrechaga, to keep her husband’s memory alive. “Can’t Say Goodbye” was written for the Sears Heroes At Home initiative with all proceeds of single sales going to their efforts to support military service members, veterans, and their families.

Gracin co-produced Redemption with his long-time drummer, Kevin Murphy. All tracks, excluding a cover of John Mayer’s “Edge of Desire,” were either written or co-written by Gracin.

Redemption track listing:
1. Different Kind Of Crazy
2. Over Me
3. Get Back To Us
4. Enough
5. I Want To Make You Cry
6. Let You Go
7. Edge of Desire
8. Lie To Me
9. Love You Right
10. Only When It Rains featuring Shelagh Brown
11. My Life
12. Cover Girl
13. Catastrophe
14. Can’t Say Goodbye (Sears Heroes At Home Song)
15. I Still Love You
16. Long Way To Go
17. Long Way To Go (Remix)

For more information, tour dates, and photos of Josh Gracin, please visit www.joshgracin.com.

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Josh Gracin Set to Rock Camp Casey Fest in Ferndale

Camp Casey Fest is set to rock downtown Ferndale on Saturday, October 15, 2011, with 12 hours of live music capped off by a headlining performance by Josh Gracin.

Other acts scheduled to appear include Annabelle Road, John Maison, Gunnar and the Grizzly Boys and more. More than just a music festival, Camp Casey Fest will feature a chili cook-off, awesome arts and crafts vendors, great grub from local restaurants and big screen TVs broadcasting the U of M vs. MSU football game.

Tickets are only $10 if purchased in advance ($15 at the door after 5 pm); kids 10 and under free with a ticketed adult. 100% of ticket sales benefit Camp Casey, a horseback riding program for kids with cancer in Michigan.

“We enjoyed great success with our chili cook-off last year and are really taking it to a whole new level this October,” said Molly Reeser, Camp Casey founder and executive director. “Not only have we added great retail and food vendors to the mix, but bringing in Josh Gracin to headline the event makes this the biggest and most exciting fundraiser we’ve ever had.”

“It’s always in honor to do anything that benefits charity,” said Gracin, who is originally from Westland, Michigan. “I’m excited to be taking part in this event that helps Camp Casey.”

Camp Casey Fest kicks off at 11 a.m. on East Nine Mile at Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, Michigan. The chili cook-off and art fair portion of the event conclude at 5 p.m. An official after-party is being hosted by Rosie O’Grady’s in Ferndale starting at 11 p.m. Presenting sponsors of Camp Casey Fest include McDonald’s, Panera Bread, Rosie O’Grady’s and blugray creative.

To purchase ticket, visit www.camp-casey.org/fundraising. More information about volunteering, becoming an artist or food vendor available by calling 877.388.8315 ext. 2.

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Top Tweets of the Week – Special September 11th Edition

@JakeOwen “God Bless America.”

@UncleKracker “9/11 Feels just like it does every year…..unforgettable.”

@EdensEdge “I remember I was a sophomore in High School in my English class and we all held hands and prayed for the victims of 9/11. Where were you? HB”

@StealingAngels “God bless 9/11”

@DavidNail “My roommate woke me up. Was supposed to do vocals on first record! We never sang that day!”

@OfficialJackson “A lot of us reflecting today. Sharing stories helps to make sure we never forget…”Where Were You” on 9/11/01?”

@ChelyWright “Praying for peace. 9/11/11”

@JamesOtto “On the 10th anniversary of 9/11 I’m Thankful for the sacrifice of Soldiers & Jesus.”

@JRodFromOz “God Bless this amazing country & all who sacrifice so much to allow us keep it that way. Thank you to ALL our heroes & their loved ones.”

@RandyHouser “God Bless all the families of victims of 9/11. We love u and are with you today. God Bless America!”

@JennyAndAshley “Our love & prayers go out to families who lost loved ones 10 yrs ago in the terrible tragedy of 9/11. God bless you all, can’t even imagine.”

@ColtFord “Say a Prayer for the Familes of 9/11 and Say a Prayer for America. This is the Greatest Country!!! Pray for Our Soilders that keep us Safe!”

@Opry “We remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks 10 yrs ago & all U.S. Troops who have served our country.”

@LBTmusic (Little Big Town) “Remembering 10 years ago today & I’m inspired by the amazing heroic survival stories. May we learn to live in peace Phillip #911Remembered”

@WeAreKingston (formerly the Carter Twins) “We will never forget what happened 10 years ago today! My prayers are with those who lost loved ones today! Love someone today! :) #9/11”

@JewelJK “9/11….poverty stole our golden shoes, but did not steal our laughter, heartache came to visit, but we knew it was not ever after”

@AmberHayesMusic “I’m proud to be an American! Today we remember those we lost & those who continue to fight for our freedom! We will always remember and never forget 9/11 #GodBlessTheUSA”

@Reba “Thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and friends of the victims of 9/11. We’ll never forget. God Bless America!!!!!”

@JohnRich “9-11:Our generation’s Pearl Harbor. God bless the families of the victims and ALL those who serve to CRUSH terrorism around the world. Amen.”

@TheTimMcGraw “#Iwill 9/11/11 – Please retweet, and help start a 9/11 Tribute chain.”

@JoeDonRooney “#9/11RememberToday My thoughts & prayers go out to all those affected & especially all those lost May God bless them, always & #4ever”

@FollowTheBlonde (Melissa Peterman) “On the 10th anniversary of 9/11 Let us remember how after we were kinder, gentler, more humane 2 one another & continue 2 keep that alive”

@Bomshel “I can not believe it has been 10 years since september 11. I cam still remember exactly where o was an how I felt. Such a sad day. Sending Up lots of prayers for those who lost their lives today and for the families they left behind. For the brave men and women that went into those buildings, and for the soldiers still fighting today.”

@MartinaMcBride “2day we need 2 remember the pride we had in America on and after 9/11.The compassion and patriotism that brought us all 2gether.”

@TheBandPerry “Our hearts go out to the families and heroes of 9/11. Sending warm thoughts and honest prayers.”

@JoshGracin “Never forget this day! I will always remember and do my best to honor those who lost their lives.Keep close those u love and Never Forget!!”

@HunterHayes “Remembering the events of 9/11 and praying for everyone affected and for our men and women serving overseas and here at home…What a beautiful place we have to call home. God Bless America!!”

@LauraBellBundy “10 yrs ago today I was in NYC walking around in a literal fog of smoke shocked & dismayed. Love to all those who lost loved ones on 9/11/01”

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