Carrie Underwood CD: Blown Away

It’s been three years since Carrie Underwood fanatics heard any new music from the “Good Girl” singer. Thankfully, that all that will change this Tuesday (May 1) when Carrie releases her fourth studio album Blown Away.

I'm definitely planning on previewing the songs on Itunes and probably purchasing most, if not all of them. Let me know what you think of the new CD!

Brothers of the Sun Tour: Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw

Wow. How pumped are you for the Boys of Country to be performing at our very own Target Field? The Brothers of the Sun Tour will feature Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw... basically two of the best country artists of all time.

You won't want to miss this show. Seriously... there will be nothing better this summer. Get your tickets!! DO IT!

Kenny and Tim

ACM Awards Recap

Below are the results of the ACM Awards last night. I have listed the actual winner and my choice for the winner in caps.

Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney MY CHOICE
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift WINNER

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean MY CHOICE
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton WINNER
Chris Young

Female Vocalist of the Year
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert WINNER
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood MY CHOICE

Group of the Year
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum WINNER & MY CHOICE
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band

New Artist of the Year
Brantley Gilbert
Hunter Hayes
Scotty McCreery WINNER & MY CHOICE

Vocal Duo of the Year
Love and Theft
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland MY CHOICE
Thompson Square WINNER

Vocal Event of the Year
"Country Boy" - Aaron Lewis and Charlie Daniels
"Don't You Wanna Stay" - Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson WINNER & MY CHOICE
"Old Alabama" - Brad Paisley and Alabama
"Remind Me" - Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood
"You and Tequila" - Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter

Video of the Year
"Tattoos On This Town" - Jason Aldean
"Homeboy" - Eric Church
"Red Solo Cup" - Toby Keith WINNER & MY CHOICE
"Just a Kiss" - Lady Antebellum
"Mean" - Taylor Swift

Album of the Year
Chief - Eric Church MY CHOICE
Four the Record - Miranda Lambert WINNER
Hemingway's Whiskey - Kenny Chesney
My Kinda Party - Jason Aldean
Own the Night - Lady Antebellum

Single of the Year
"Crazy Girl" - Eli Young Band MY CHOICE
"Don't You Wanna Stay" - Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson WINNER
"Red Solo Cup" - Toby Keith
"Tomorrow" - Chris Young
"You and Tequila" - Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter

Song of the Year (goes to songwriters)
"Crazy Girl" - Eli Young Band WINNER
"Home" - Dierks Bentley MY CHOICE
"Just a Kiss" - Lady Antebellum
"Threaten Me With Heaven" - Vince Gill
"You and Tequila" - Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan at the X

Luke Bryan. Jason Aldean. Wow.

I was fortunate enough to go to the Luke Bryan - Jason Aldean concert at the Xcel Energy Center. With songs like "All My Friends Say," "Drunk on You," "Country Girl (Shake it for Me)" by Luke Bryan and "Dirt Road Anthem," "Crazy Town," and "She's Country" blasted out by Aldean, you knew it would be a good show.

I don't think people really knew that it would be such a great show.

Luke Bryan was a charismatic performer that catered to the crowd in a way that Kenny Chesney would have. While Aldean wasn't as crowd-savvy, he definitely satisfied with a certain sexy cool behind his electric guitar and cowboy hat.

Bryan was as sexy as ever, almost stealing the show from Aldean for us younger gals. However, the show was perfect and I am again reminded of how much I love country!

Eric Church is My Favorite Country Artist

I know I have mentioned various artists in the past

and I can see where some of those posts may have led you to believe that they are my favorite country artist. I am here to clear that confusion

Undoubtedly, Eric Church is my favorite country artist. I love every single one of his songs, plus he is completely attractive. He has that sexy, savvy air about him that I just can't resist. Plus the ruggedly good looks that stems from his dark hair.

On a less creepy note, here are my top ten favorite Eric Church songs:

10. Love Your Love the Most

9. Jack Daniels

8. Guys Like Me

7. Homeboy

6. Smoke a Little Smoke

5. Sinners Like Me

4. Hell on the Heart

3. Drink in My Hand

2. Carolina

1. Springsteen

Ugh... that was hard and I still feel slightly unsettled about the results. I really love all of his songs. I should have just said my favorite song is Springsteen, because after that it gets really blurry.

Anyway, if I were able to get Eric Church tickets that go on sale soon... I would be a happy camper. I would also be happy if he wasn't married, but since he is and since I'm no home wreck... I'll settle for tickets!

Brad Paisley concert tickets St Paul Xcel Energy Center

Omigoodness! Brad Paisley will be playing a concert on Saturday January 14 at the St. Paul Xcel Energy Center! This Minnesota country concert is wildly popular! Who wouldn't want to see Brad Paisley in concert!?

Brad Paisley has some up and comers on his tour with him, American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and popular sibling band The Band Perry!

Brad Paisley concert tickets are hard to come by right now! I wasn't able to get any from the box office at this point, and even my old faithful, Ticket King, is almost sold out! If you're wanting to see Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, and Scotty McCreery, you better act fast! Brad Paisley tickets will be sold out before you know it! There is only a couple of weeks left to get your Xcel Energy concert tickets!

Zac Brown Band Tour Minneapolis Target Center

The Zac Brown Band is touring and coming to the Minneapolis Target Center! There are Zac Brown Band tickets still available, but not very many! If you're wanting to see the Zac Brown Band in concert, you better get your tickets quick!

The Zac Brown Band lead the nominees for the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards 2011. The Band had 9 nominations including: Top Vocal Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Vocal Event of the Year.

See why the Zac Brown Band had nine nominations this year! Be at the Target Center on Sunday, November 20th!

Ticket King has Zac Brown Band tickets starting at $59/each in the upper level of the Target Center! Call Ticket King today! 612-341-4131, or stop in the Minneapolis office. Ticket King's address is 212 Chicago Avenue South, on the corner of Washington and Chicago.

So in Love with Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan is amazing and I am so in love with him. If you haven't heard his CD "Tailgates and Tanlines", you need to buy it - you will love all of the songs.

Here is the song list:
1. Country Girl (Shake It For Me)
2. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
3. Drunk On You
4. Too Damn Young
5. I Don't Want This Night To End
6. You Don't Know Jack
7. Harvest Time
8. I Know You're Gonna Be There
9. Muckalee Creek Water
10. Tailgate Blues
11. Been There, Done That
12. Faded Away
13. I Knew You That Way

PLUS, Luke Bryan Concert Alert - he is touring!!! He will be at the Myth Nightclub in Minnesota on November 4th, but I would really love to see him with Jason Aldean in Nashville on February 24th! Here is a link to his official site with all of his tour dates.

So Many Amazing Country Artists Performing at the Minnesota State Fair!

Soo I was getting super excited for the State Fair and I somehow managed to find a way to get even more excited when I remembered that there are going to be a ton of amazing artists at this years fair! The question becomes who to choose. I'm leaning towards Toby Keith (a 9.0 on the hottie scale) and Reba.

Okay so I'm a little biased towards the country singers, but here's the full line up to choose from.

REBA
with special guest Ronnie Dunn
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25

DEF Leppard
with special guest Heart
7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26


Big Time Rush
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27

Carnival of Madness
5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28

The Happy Together Tour 2011
8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29

STEELY DAN
with special guest Sam Yahel
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30

TOBY KEITH
Presented by Ford F-Serieswith special guest Eric Church
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31

MARC ANTHONY
8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
with Garrison Keillor
6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2

WEEZER
Minnesota state fairAmateur talent contest finals
8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4
FREE with paid fair admission!

TRAIN & MAROON 5
with special guest Matt Nathanson
6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5

Buy your tickets from Ticket King today!

Taylor Swift comes back to Minnesota

My girl Taylor Swift is finally making her way back to Minnesota on June 14th, and boy oh boy am I excited. The country singer I am sure will rock out the Xcel Energy, just like she always does! But get this- T-Swift ain’t just going to be there for one night, no she is going to be there two straight nights in a row! That’s right, not only is she performing on June 14th but she is coming back the next night on June 15th for another performance! Talk about an encore!