Country Music Herald

New Country Music Releases 4/8/08

Heather Scoville — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:07:07 +0000

This week in the new releases of country music, hot newcomer and Musik Mafia member James Otto drops his debut album. His single, “Just Got Started Loving You” is sitting steady in the top ten of the country music singles charts and should help his album get a good jump onto the country music album charts as well.

Beyond that, there isn’t a whole lot of new music this week. Tim McGraw and Leann Rimes both have CD singles of some of their songs out this week, and Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson have new compilations hitting the shelves. Let’s not forget Marie Osmond, who is still trying to capitalize off of her “Dancing with the Stars” stint and is releasing a sort of greatest hits collection entitled “Dancing with the Best of Marie Osmond”. Let’s hope that works out for her better than her dancing did!

To see all of the new releases this week, keep reading after the jump.

country music, country music new releases

Dancing with the Best of Marie Osmond
Artist: Marie Osmond

Deep in the Mountains
Artist: Longview

Dolly Parton [Legacy]
Artist: Dolly Parton

Down South
Artist: Wicked Brew Band

Family/Blue
Artist: LeAnn Rimes

Help Is on the Way
Artist: Doyle Lawson

Iron and Diamonds
Artist: The Gibson Brothers

Jeff Bates
Artist: Jeff Bates

Let It Go/Set This Circus Down
Artist: Tim McGraw

Route 66
Artist: Cow Bop

San Antonio Rose [Dynamic]
Artist: Bob Wills

Singin’ in the Kitchen
Artist: Bobby Bare

Sucarnochee Revue: Music of the New South, Vol. 2
Artist: Various Artists

Sunset Man
Artist: James Otto

Voice in the Wind
Artist: Mississippi Chris Sharp

Willie Nelson [Columbia Europe]
Artist: Willie Nelson

Country Music Charts, Week Ending 4/5/08

Heather Scoville — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:46:12 +0000

Alan Jackson’s temporary reign at the top of both the Country Music Singles and Country Music Album charts has come to an end on both fronts. Trace Adkins, the Celebrity Apprentice runner up managed to sneak into the top spot on the Country Music Singles Charts with “You’re Gonna Miss This”. Alan Jackson was also passed yet again by that unstoppable teenager Taylor Swift on the Country Music Album Charts who took over the number one spot yet again. Her latest single “Picture to Burn” is also climbing the Country Music Singles charts, but she’s going to have to overcome some stiff competition in George Strait to make it to the top with that one.

To see all of the Top Ten Country Music Singles and Top Ten Country Music Albums, keep reading after the jump.

country music, top ten country music singles, top ten country music albums, country music charts

1 Trace Adkins - You’re Gonna Miss This
2 George Strait - I Saw God Today
3 Chris Cagle - What Kinda Gone
4 Alan Jackson - Small Town Southern Man
5 James Otto - Just Got Started Lovin’ You
6 Jason Aldean - Laughed Until We Cried
7 Taylor Swift - Picture To Burn
8 Rodney Atkins - Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)
9 Carrie Underwood - All-American Girl
10 Phil Vassar - Love Is A Beautiful Thing

Top Ten Country Music Albums

1 Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift
2 Alan Jackson - Good Time
3 Trace Adkins - American Man: Greatest Hits Volume II
4 Carrie Underwood - Carnival Ride
5 Garth Brooks - The Ultimate Hits
6 Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden
7 Robert Plant / Alison Krauss - Raising Sand
8 Sugarland - Enjoy The Ride
9 Rascal Flatts - Still Feels Good
10 Carrie Underwood - Some Hearts

Saturday Song Lyrics (Travis Tritt)

Heather Scoville — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:12:39 +0000

What a gorgeous spring day it was here today. I spent most of the day outside playing with my son and just enjoying the warm weather and fresh air. It made me feel great and count my blessings after a long, hard winter. This song was running through my head all day today as sort of a background soundtrack. I hope you enjoyed your Saturday as much as I did mine!

It’s a Great Day to Be Alive by Travis Tritt

I got rice cooking in the microwave
Got a three day beard I don’t plan to shave
And it’s a goofy thing but I just gotta say
Hey I’m doing alright

Yeah I think I’ll make me some homemade soup
Feelin’ pretty good and that’s the truth
It’s neither drink nor drug induced
No I’m just doin’ alright

And it’s a great day to be alive
I know the sun’s still shinin’ when I close my eyes
There’s some hard times in the neighborhood
But why can’t every day be just this good?

It’s been fifteen years since I left home
Said good luck to every seed I’d sown
Give it my best and then I left it alone
Oh…I hope they’re doin’ alright

Now I look in the mirror and what do I see?
A lone wolf there starin’ back at me
Long in the tooth but harmless as can be
Lord I guess he’s doin’ alright

And it’s a great day to be alive
I know the sun’s still shinin’ when I close my eyes
There’s some hard times in the neighborhood
But why can’t every day be just this good?

Sometimes it’s lonely
Sometimes it’s only me
And the shadows that fill this room
Sometimes I’m fallin’
Desperately callin’
Howlin’ at the moon…
Ahwoo!
Ahwoo!

Well I might go get me a new tattoo
Or take my old Harley for a three day cruise
Might even grow me a Fu Man Chu…
Oh Aww!

And it’s a great day to be alive
I know the sun’s still shinin’ when I close my eyes
There’s some hard times in the neighborhood
But why can’t every day be just this good?

country music, It’s a Great Day to Be Alive lyrics, Travis Tritt lyrics

CMT Supports Global Youth Service Day

Heather Scoville — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:02:13 +0000

I have lots of interests, but perhaps the one closest to my heart is developing leadership and service skills in teenagers. That is the main reason I became a high school teacher. I love working with high school kids and hope to teach them some great life skills such as how to give back to their communities. In fact, I’ve been involved for 15 years now with the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) program which fosters leadership skills in high school sophomores with an emphasis on community service. I went through the program as a sophomore and have been highly involved ever since because I believe so much in the cause. In fact, I’m currently the Iowa HOBY corporate board president and I’m very proud of our work.

When I was asked to help promote CMT’s involvement with Global Youth Service Day, I was more than happy to oblige. This year’s service days are April 25-27 and Diana Degarmo from “Gone Country” and “American Idol” fame will be the honorary spokesperson this year. CMT’s One Country is a proud partner of the program, and it’s a great initiative that I support 100%.

To learn more about Global Youth Service Day, read the press release after the jump.

country music, CMT One Country, Youth Service America, Global Youth Service Day

CMT ONE COUNTRY AND YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA RE-UNITE FOR
GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY APRIL 25- 27

Diana DeGarmo, of CMT’s GONE COUNTRY, to be Honorary Spokesperson
for Global Youth Service Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 10, 2008 – CMT One Country, the pro-social initiative for cable network CMT, and Youth Service America have joined forces for the second year in a row to help motivate youth in America for Global Youth Service Day on April 25- 27, the largest volunteering event in the world. Recording artist Diana DeGarmo of CMT’s GONE COUNTRY, will be the honorary spokesperson for Global Youth Service Day, speaking publicly on behalf of the event on radio, television and print opportunities. Events kick-off Friday, April 25 and run through Sunday, April 27.

“On behalf of CMT One Country and Youth Service America, I am delighted to speak to youth about the importance of volunteering, ” says DeGarmo. “I am inspired and honored to be part of a generation that is recognizing more than ever the importance of giving back.”

Shooting to fame on “American Idol” in 2004, Diana DeGarmo has thus far enjoyed a fruitful career; releasing an album, touring across the country and the world and even acting on Broadway all before the tender age of 18. After auditioning on “American Idol” at age 16, DeGarmo went through weeks of auditions before making it to the top 32, where she first sang before a national TV audience. After making it to the final two on Idol in 2004, DeGarmo went on tour with the rest of the top 10 and released her single “Dreams,” which became the third best selling single of the year. DeGarmo also made her theatrical debut as Maria in the San Jose production of “West Side Story” in November 2005. DeGarmo impressed as Maria with both her singing and natural acting ability. While looking into the movie version of “Hairspray” in 2005, DeGarmo was asked to audition for the Broadway production of “Hairspray”. DeGarmo returned to Atlanta after the audition, only to find out that she had indeed been offered the role as Penny Lou Pingleton in the Broadway production. Most recently, DeGarmo appeared in the hit CMT series, GONE COUNTRY, which takes seven established performers from every realm of the entertainment and music industries and immerses them in all things country for a chance at country music stardom.

“After a successful partnership in 2007, CMT One Country is proud to once again join forces with Youth Service America for Global Youth Service Day to help reinforce the importance of volunteerism among all age groups,” said Lucia Folk, director of public affairs, CMT. “Diana DeGarmo, a favorite from CMT’s GONE COUNTRY and a talented young artist, is an excellent role model and spokesperson for the youth of America.”

“It’s an honor to work with CMT One Country and Diana DeGarmo who is committed to youth serving in their communities. CMT’s leadership increases the scale and visibility of youth service year-round, and helps youth in America play a lead role in learning about community needs, while giving their time, energy, commitment, and idealism,” says Steve Culbertson, president and CEO of Youth Service America. “Millions of young people serving together on Global Youth Service Day performing strategic service sends a powerful message of hope and healing around the globe,” Culbertson adds.

Spanning three days, April 25, 26 and 27, 2008, GYSD involves millions of young people across the world, with the help of mentors, parents, and teachers. Young volunteers will address important community needs through service and service-learning projects addressing climate change, literacy, poverty, human rights, and many other issues.

Global Youth Service Day is the largest youth service event in the world. GYSD is a year-round effort to expand the impact of the youth service movement. The initiative launches new service organizations, policy changes, and sustainable service programs to create a culture of engaged youth. State Farm Companies Foundation is the presenting sponsor. More than 120 national partners and 75 lead agencies throughout the United States organize campaigns. Overseas, national lead agencies in more than 100 countries participate. Planning Tool Kits, Service-Learning Curriculum Guides, classroom posters, grants, and more are available for youth, parents, teachers and organizations. For the U.S. Map of Service Projects for GYSD 2008: www.YSA.org/map .

CMT One Country, CMT’s pro-social initiative, was launched in the fall of 2005 to promote civic participation and inspire CMT viewers to take action and bring about important change in their communities. CMT One Country partners include America’s Second Harvest, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Habitat for Humanity, Hands On Network and the USO (United Service Organizations). Led by Advisory Board members President Jimmy Carter, Maya Angelou and General Colin Powell, whose combined service to America is legendary, CMTONECOUNTRY.com aims to offer tools to help anyone start making a difference immediately. For more information: www.CMTONECOUNTRY.com.

CMT, a unit of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is the leading television and digital authority on country music and Heartland entertainment, reaching more than 87 million homes in the U.S. CMT and its website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and is the top resource for country music on demand. The network’s digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 150 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Youth Service America seeks to improve communities by increasing the number and diversity of young people, ages 5-25, serving in important roles. Founded in 1986, YSA is an international nonprofit resource center that partners with thousands of organizations in more than 100 countries to expand the impact of the youth service movement with families, communities, schools, corporations, and governments. For more information: www.YSA.org.

You Can Win Fabulous CMT Prizes!

Heather Scoville — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:13:49 +0000

Buckle Up. Party Down. Enter to Win a CMT Music Awards Prize Package! That’s right! The Country Music Herald is running another great contest with a fun prize package…make that TWO contests and prize packages. Keep reading to find out about some great shows on CMT and how you can win. But you’d better hurry because the deadline for entries is April 13, 2008 11:59 PM ET.

“Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus are set to host the 2008 CMT Music Awards. This year, the CMT MUSIC AWARDS promise to be better than ever with more video categories, more live performances and more of your favorite country stars. Including performances by Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Toby Keith, as well as Billy Ray and Miley, with more performances to be announced, the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS continues to be the genre’s only fan-voted awards show. Mark your calendars for country music’s star-studded event - April 14 at 8 p.m. ET.”

“And after the CMT MUSIC AWARDS, catch the premiere of CAN YOU DUET, April 14 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The producers of American Idol have teamed up with CMT to find the next great country music duo in the most original singing competition ever, CAN YOU DUET. In the tradition of powerhouse duos such as Big & Rich, Kenny and Dolly, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Brooks & Dunn, and even Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus, CAN YOU DUET is the ultimate singing competition looking to launch an unknown duo into country music superstardom.”

To find out how to enter this contest and what you could win, keep reading after the jump.

country music, CMT Awards, Can You Duet, country music contest, CMT contest

I want your best guesses as to who is going to win the CMT Awards! In this thread, leave a comment with your guesses as to who will win the following categories: Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, Group Video of the Year, and Duo Video of the year.

(You can see all of those nominees at the CMT website)

In the case of a tie, a name will be drawn at random from those tied. Don’t send me emails! Leave your comments below. You must leave a VALID email address (it will not be shown to anyone but me) so I can contact you if you win.

Wait! We’re not done, yet! There is another prize pack to give away. For the second prize pack, email me the following: Your name and email address and a short story about your favorite country music duet of all time and why it is your favorite. A panel of judges will pick a winner for this contest.

You may enter both contests, but you are only eligible to win one of the prize packages.

Want to know what you can win?

The two winners will each receive:

CMT Music Awards Hat
CMT Music Awards T-shirt
CMT Music Awards sunglasses

Thank you to ElectricArtists for providing the prizes

CMT Helps Out Nominees’ Charities

Heather Scoville — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:13:47 +0000

Artists aren’t the only ones winning at the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS on Monday, April 14, as CMT ONE COUNTRY will be gifting $2500 to winners in each category of the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS for the charity of their choice, it was announced today by CMT’s Director of Public Affairs, Lucia Folk. CMT ONE COUNTRY, CMT’s pro-social initiative, was launched in the fall of 2005 to inspire CMT viewers to take action and bring about important change in their communities. Visit CMTONECOUNTRY.com to learn more information about the nominated artists’ charities.

“CMT ONE COUNTRY recognizes that our 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS nominees have causes which they hold near and dear to their heart, and we would like to showcase these important causes to the millions of fans who vote for their favorite artists,” said Folk. “Much like the goal of CMT ONE COUNTRY to inspire others to take action and bring about change, we are proud to facilitate artists giving back to the community that has supported them in their successes.”

A complete list of the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS nominated artists and the charities who would receive their donation are below (in alphabetical order):

- Alison Krauss: Thistle Farms

- Big & Rich: My Sister’s Keeper and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

- Billy Ray Cyrus: City of Hope

- Blake Shelton: RAINDANCE

- Bon Jovi: The Philadelphia Soul Foundation

- Brad Paisley: Target House at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

- Brooks & Dunn: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

- Bucky Covington: USO

- Carrie Underwood: Humane Society of the United States

- Christian Kane: The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

- Chuck Wicks: American Cancer Society

- David McClister (Director): TBD

- Dierks Bentley: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

- The Eagles: The Walden Woods Project

- Faith Hill: Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation

- Garth Brooks: Susan G. Komen for the Cure

- Huey Lewis: Carousel Fund

- Jack Ingram: Habitat for Humanity

- Jason Alexander: Oakwood School

- Keith Urban: Nashville Alliance for Public Education

- Kellie Pickler: AARP Foundation Grandparenting Program

- Kelly Clarkson: March of Dimes

- Kenny Chesney: PLAN!T NOW

- LeAnn Rimes: Nashville Humane Association

- Little Big Town: Blood:Water Mission

- Luke Bryan: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee

- Martina McBride: Childhelp

- Michael Salomon (Director): American Cancer Society

- Miranda Lambert: Humane Society of East Texas

- Montgomery Gentry: T.J. Martell Foundation

- Rascal Flatts: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

- Reba McEntire: Habitat for Humanity

- Robert Plant: TurtleWill

- Rodney Carrington: Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (PKD Foundation)

- Roman White (Director): St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

- Shaun Silva (Director): Special Spaces

- Sugarland: American Liver Foundation

- Taylor Swift: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

- Tim McGraw: Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation

- Toby Keith: Ally’s House

- Trace Adkins: The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)

- Trey Fanjoy (Director): MusiCares

- Tyler Hilton: T.H. Books for Kids

- Willie Nelson: Farm Aid

Hosted by music’s hottest father and daughter, Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS air live from Nashville’s Curb Event Center at Belmont University on Monday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT* on CMT and CMT.com. Including performances by Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift and a special performance by Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus with more performances to be announced, the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS continues to be the genre’s only fan-voted awards.

Press release provided by ElectricArtists

Country Music New Releases 4/1/08

Heather Scoville — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:49:17 +0000

When oh when are we going to get some great new music on the country music scene? There certainly isn’t any this week!

APRIL FOOLS!

Just kidding, folks. I’ll bet some of you were thinking I was crazy, right? There is some great new music this week. The legendary George Strait releases “Troubador” featuring his latest hit “I Saw God Today”. That one will certainly zoom to the top of the country music album charts. There is also a long awaited sophomore album from Josh Gracin out this week, and also some Leann Womack music. Beyond that, there are lots of compilations and “Various Artist” releases to choose from. Looks like we’re heading on the right track!

To see all of the new releases this week, keep reading after the jump.

country music, new country music releases 4/1/08

Angels & Outlaws
Artist: Aaron Watson

Dolly Parton [Legacy]
Artist: Dolly Parton

Catchy Best
Artist: Exile

Blackland Farmer
Artist: Frankie Miller

Blackland Farmer: The Complete Starday Recordings
Artist: Frankie Miller

Double Live
Artist: Garth Brooks

Troubadour
Artist: George Strait

A Six Pack to Go
Artist: Hank Thompson

Settin’ the Woods on Fire
Artist: Hank Williams

Country Gentleman
Artist: Jim Reeves

We Weren’t Crazy
Artist: Josh Gracin

Coal
Artist: Kathy Mattea

Something Worth Leaving Behind
Artist: Lee Ann Womack

Hag: Concepts, Live & the Strangers — The Capitol Recordings 1968-1976
Artist: Merle Haggard

Hag: The Studio Recordings 1969-1976
Artist: Merle Haggard

Strange Invitation
Artist: South Austin Jug Band

The Acme Sessions, 1952-56
Artist: The Carter Family

Dog House Blues
Artist: Tommy Duncan

Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary
Artist: Various Artists

Opry Video: Classic Legends [DVD]
Artist: Various Artists

That’ll Flat Git It!, Vol. 26
Artist: Various Artists

The Golden Age of American Popular Music: The Country Hits
Artist: Various Artists

The Very Best of Outlaw Country
Artist: Various Artists

Ultimate Banjo
Artist: Various Artists

High Geared Daddy
Artist: Webb Pierce

One Hell of a Ride [Box Set]
Artist: Willie Nelson

Country Music Charts, Week Ending 3/29/08

Heather Scoville — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:12:25 +0000

Well, despite what Donald Trump had to say on the finale of Celebrity Apprentice, Trace Adkins does NOT have the number one single on the country charts with “You’re Gonna Miss This”. However, he is in second place, but he just couldn’t knock off Alan Jackson this week. Both of them better watch their backs, though, because teen phenom Taylor Swift is heating up the charts with “Picture to Burn”. In fact, she’s so hot, she took back over the top spot on the albums charts and Alan Jackson fell into second.

Taylor is getting a lot of airplay on the pop stations now. I just hear “Our Song” on my local pop station, so she’s got the crossover appeal going for her. She’s rivaling Miley Cyrus right now for hot teen queen and will even be getting her own dolls on the market this fall. That’s one busy young lady!

To see the entire top ten country music singles and top ten country music albums, keep reading after the jump.

country music, country music charts 3/29/08, Top Ten Country Music Singles, Top Ten Country Music Albums

Top Ten Country Singles

1 Alan Jackson - Small Town Southern Man
2 Trace Adkins - You’re Gonna Miss This
3 Chris Cagle - What Kinda Gone
4 George Strait - I Saw God Today
5 Carrie Underwood - All-American Girl
6 James Otto - Just Got Started Lovin’ You
7 Rodney Atkins - Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)
8 Jason Aldean - Laughed Until We Cried
9 Taylor Swift - Picture To Burn
10 Phil Vassar - Love Is A Beautiful Thing

Top Ten Country Music Albums

1 Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift
2 Alan Jackson - Good Time
3 Carrie Underwood - Carnival Ride
4 Rascal Flatts - Still Feels Good
5 Garth Brooks - The Ultimate Hits
6 Robert Plant / Alison Krauss - Raising Sand
7 Carrie Underwood - Some Hearts
8 Sugarland - Enjoy The Ride
9 Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden
10 Trace Adkins - American Man: Greatest Hits Volume II

Saturday Song Lyrics (Tim McGraw)

Heather Scoville — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:12:28 +0000

I was talking the other day with some of my friends, and the topic of Tim McGraw and all of his hits came up. We discussed which were our favorite Tim McGraw songs. I like quite a few, but it came down to “Do You Want Fries With That” and the one I chose for today’s song lyrics.

I think I like it the most because it’s a catchy, upbeat tune that we can all relate to and sing along with. Enjoy!

Something Like That by Tim McGraw

It was Labor Day weekend I was seventeen
I bought a Coke and some gasoline
And I drove out to the county fair
When I saw her for the first time
She was standing there in the ticket line
And it all started right then and there
Oh, a sailer’s sky made a perfect sunset
And that’s the day I’ll never forget

I had a barbeque stain on my white tee shirt
She was killing me in that miniskirt
Skippin’ rocks on the river by the railroad tracks
She had a suntan line and red lipstick
I worked so hard for that first kiss
And a heart don’t forget something like that

Well it was five years later on a southbound plane
I was headed down to New Orleans
To meet some friends of mine for Mardi Gras
When I heard a voice from the past
Comin’ from a few rows back
And when I looked, I couldn’t believe just what I saw
She said I bet you don’t remember me
And I said only every other memory

I had a barbeque stain on my white tee shirt
You were killing me in that miniskirt
Skippin’ rocks on the river by the railroad tracks
You had a suntan line and red lipstick
I worked so hard for that first kiss
And a heart don’t forget something like that

Like an old photograph
Time can make a feeling fade
But the memory of a first love
Never fades away

I had a barbecue stain on my white tee shirt
She was killing me in that miniskirt
Skippin’ rocks on the river by the railroad tracks
She had a sun tan line and red lipstick
I worked so hard for that first kiss
A heart don’t forget, no a heart don’t forget
I said a heart don’t forget something like that
Oh, not something like that

Trace Adkins Not the Celebrity Apprentice

Heather Scoville — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:22:26 +0000

Did you catch the finale of Celebrity Apprentice last night? It came down to country music star Trace Adkins and British Import Piers Morgan to battle it out for the title of Celebrity Apprentice and the chance for the big money for their charities. Trace knew he’d have trouble beating Piers in the money raising part of the celebrity auction they had to set up for their final challenge. He did, however, sell many more tickets and pulled off keeping the Backstreet Boys happy (even though he couldn’t find their wheat grass juice). All through the live finale, Donald and Ivanka Trump, as well as all the former contestants, gave Trace praise for what a good guy and hard worker he was.

Unfortunately, being a great guy and trying hard wasn’t enough to win the competition. Donald Trump picked Piers Morgan over Trace for his business savvy and knack for raising money. Trace was just happy to have gotten to the end and raise awareness and funds for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network in honor of his daughter Brianna. He represented the country music industry with dignity and did a great job throughout the competition. Kudos to Trace and congratulations to all the charities involved.

country music, Trace Adkins, Celebrity Apprentice