GLORIANA FEATURED ON AT&T TEAM USA SOUNDTRACK FOR 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES Nashville, TN – Top new country group Gloriana will be featured on the AT&T Team USA Soundtrack for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. The foursome recorded a brand new song, “The World Is Ours Tonight,” for the soundtrack which is available now for purchase on iTunes. The proceeds from the tracks purchased during the Olympic Games, which take place through February 28th, will benefit Team USA. Gloriana, Rascal Flatts, Mariah Carey, and 3 Doors Down also recorded exclusive music videos that will appear during broadcasts of the Olympic Games on NBC.
“To be able to team up with such amazing artists including Rascal Flatts and Sugarland on this soundtrack and support Team USA and the 2010 Winter Olympic Games is an opportunity we are so grateful for,” said Mike Gossin. “We hope it helps Team USA to win Olympic Gold across the board!”
Gloriana joins other well-known artists on the soundtrack including Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Mariah Carey, 3 Doors Down, and Train among others, to help support the men and women on Team USA competing at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. AT&T wireless customers can purchase songs, ringtones, and answertones through the MEdia Mall (AT&T App Center), and can access a link to these never-before-released tones by texting*USA to 2257 (standard text messaging rates apply). In addition, the music videos which will be featured during NBC’s Olympic Games coverage will be available via TV, PC and wireless device through AT&T U- verseSM TV, AT&T Fan Zone and wirelessly through AT&T Mobile Video.
Rounding out an extremely successful start to 2010, Gloriana has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group of the Year. Fan voting for the three newcomer categories will begin at VoteACM.com on Friday, February 26th, and will close on Friday, March 12th. The 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 18th at 8:00pm EST on the CBS Television Network
For more information on Gloriana please visit: www.gloriana.com.
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BLAKE SHELTON GIVES FANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ORDER NEW ALBUM EARLY WITH SEVERAL EXCITING PRE-ORDER OPTIONS Nashville, TN – Warner Bros. Records’ Blake Shelton is giving his fans a chance to express their inner “Hillbilly Bone,” with several pre-order options for his new album, Hillbilly Bone, set for release on March 2. Fans will get the chance to purchase the new SIX PAK album at www.blakeshelton.com in three different pre-order package options. The new album features the title track, which is Shelton’s fastest rising single of his career and the first duet with his friend Trace Adkins. Hillbilly Bone marks the sixth studio album for Shelton.
Pre-order options on www.blakeshelton.com for Hillbilly Bone are as listed below:
Starts Feb. 16, ends March 1: - BSer Hillbilly Bone Premiere Pak: 1 yr. Fan Club Membership + T- Shirt + Autograph Hillbilly Bone SIX PAK CD - BSer Hillbilly Bone Pak: 1 yr. Fan Club Membership + Autographed Hillbilly Bone SIX PAK CD· - Hillbilly Bone CD + Tee Pak: Autographed Hillbilly Bone SIX PAK CD + T-Shirt
For a complete list of pre-order options and to check-out Blake’s new “Take 6 Tuesday” videos, please visit www.blakeshelton.com.
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BLAKE SHELTON GIVES FANS ADVICE ON THE WORST VALENTINE’ S DAY CARDS IN HIS WEEKLY “TAKE 6 TUESDAY” SERIES Popular “Take 6 Tuesday” Series Continues Weekly Until March 2 On www.blakeshelton.com Nashville, TN – Before you go out and purchase your loved ones a Valentine’s Day card, Warner Bros. Records’ Blake Shelton has some advice for you! Shelton gives his hilarious, no nonsense take on the top six worst Valentine’s Day cards in his popular “Take 6 Tuesday with Blake Shelton” series on www.blakeshelton.com. The weekly series began on December 31 and will continue until Tuesday, March 2 when Shelton’s new SIX PAK album, Hillbilly Bone, will be released.
If fans missed the previous “Take 6 Tuesday” videos, they can still check them out at www.blakeshelton.com/media/videos and they include:
* Top 6 Inappropriate New Year’s toasts * Top 6 Fan submitted pictures * Top 6 People I've met in country music * Top 6 Words that should not be in a country music song * Top 6 Most interesting gifts from a meet & greet
On March 2, Shelton will release his sixth studio album, Hillbilly Bone. The title track, featuring Trace Adkins, is currently #9 on the Billboard and Country Aircheck (Mediabase) charts and #2 on the Music Row Chart. His last single, "I’ll Just Hold On," from Startin’ Fires, broke into the Top 10 on the country singles charts and was the follow-up to his back-to-back multi-week No. 1 singles "She Wouldn’t Be Gone” and “Home.” Shelton's hits also include his six- week No. 1 debut single, "Austin," and two additional multi-week No. 1 singles "The Baby” and “Some Beach.”
For additional information on Blake Shelton, please visit www.blakeshelton.com.
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BLAKE SHELTON ANNOUNCES TRACK LISTING FOR NEW SIX PAK ALBUM ENTITLED HILLBILLY BONE Nashville, TN – Upon the heels of the recent release announcement of Blake Shelton’s new album, Hillbilly Bone, comes the exciting news of the tracks that will be included on the album. In addition to the comedic, sing-along duet with Trace Adkins, “Hillbilly Bone,” the album will include five new tracks from Shelton. The album Hillbilly Bone will be released on March 2 and is produced by Scott Hendricks.
The single and video for “Hillbilly Bone” is currently available from all digital service providers.
Shelton has released five studio albums, including his most recent, Startin' Fires. His last single, "I’ll Just Hold On," broke into the Top 10 on the country singles charts and was the follow-up to his back- to-back multi-week No. 1 singles "She Wouldn’t Be Gone” and “Home.” Shelton's hits also include his six-week No. 1 debut single, "Austin," and two additional multi-week No. 1 singles "The Baby” and “Some Beach.”
TRACK LISTING:
1. Hillbilly Bone 2. Kiss My Country Ass 3. You’ll Always Be Beautiful 4. Can’t Afford To Love You 5. Delilah 6. Almost Alright
For additional information on Blake Shelton, please visit www.blakeshelton.com.
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COMEDIAN ANJELAH JOHNSON DEBUTS CD/DVD AND DVD,“THAT’ S HOW WE DO IT!” ON FEBRUARY 9 Nashville, TN – Warner Bros. Records/Degenerate Records comedian Anjelah Johnson is doing it her way in her first CD/DVD and standalone DVD, “That’s How We Do It!,” set for release on February 9. “That’s How We Do It!” originally aired on Comedy Central on December 28 and will re-air on Friday, Feb. 12 at 12:30 AM.
Anjelah Johnson became an internet sensation through YouTube and Google with her viral videos as the ever-so-sassy fast food employee Bon Qui Qui on MADtv and as Tammy, a Vietnamese nail salon employee. That’s How We Do It! brings back Johnson’s lovable characters in addition to her experiences as a professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, with peppy Southwest Airlines flight attendants, nosey sisters, Christian rappers and much more.
Johnson has guest starred on The Shield and Love, Inc. Her appearances on FOX’s long-running sketch series MADtv, as Bon Qui Qui, earned her an ALMA Award nomination for “Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series.” Johnson is featured in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and will appear in Family Wedding, starring America Ferrera and Forest Whitaker.
For more information on Anjelah Johnson, please visit www. anjelahnicolejohnson.com <http://www.anjelahnicolejohnson.com/>
CD/DVD TRACK LISTING:
1. What’s Up Houston? (Intro) 2. My Name 3. Growing Up Poor 4. Married Couples 5. Technology 6. Nosey Sister 7. Sneak Into A Club 8. Oakland Raiders 9. Nail Salon 10. Blue Shirt 11. Head Nod 12. Big Butt 13. That’s How We Do It 14. Church 15. Roscoe’s 16. Karate 17. Kill ’em With Kindness 18. Hollywood Homeless 19. New Car 20. Valet 21. Southwest Airlines
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WARNER BROS. RECORDS' JESSICA HARP SHOWS WHAT “A WOMAN NEEDS” IN “MAKING OF THE VIDEO” WEBISODES AND EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF VIDEO ON AOL’S THE BOOT Weekend Getaway Contest in Correlation with “Making Of The Video” Webisodes
Single “A Woman Needs” Impacting Radio on January 19 Nashville, TN – Warner Bros. Records artist Jessica Harp is telling her fans to follow their dreams in three “making of the video” webisodes and the exclusive premiere of her new video on AOL’s The Boot, for her new single, “A Woman Needs,” impacting radio on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The webisodes will run in correlation with a contest where fans will obtain a code at the end of each webisode to enter into a WBR-powered sweeps page. The sweeps page will be located at www.jessicaharp.com/awomanneeds and the winner will win a weekend getaway to Nashville and a meeting with Harp.
“A Woman Needs” part 1 will be posted at www.theboot.com today. Part 2 and Part 3 will be available on Friday, Jan. 15 and Friday, Jan. 22, respectively. “A Woman Needs” video premiere will post on Monday, Jan. 25. A winner for the contest will be announced on Thursday, Feb. 4 at www.jessicaharp.com.
Harp topped the Country music charts as one-half of the GRAMMY, ACM and CMA nominated duo The Wreckers, and now she sets out on a solo adventure with her new empowering single, “A Woman Needs.” “A Woman Needs” will be featured on Harp’s upcoming Warner Bros. Records debut album, A Woman Needs, set for release later this year. The Wreckers debut single, “Leave The Pieces,” marked the first time a duo had reached No. 1 with their debut single since Brooks & Dunn in 1991.
For additional information on Jessica Harp, please visit www.jessicaharp.com.
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GLORIANA ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW TOMORROW, JANUARY 13TH Nashville, TN – American Music Award winners and top new country group Gloriana will appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show tomorrow Wednesday, January 13th (check local listings). They will perform their smash hit single “How Far Do You Wanna Go?” The foursome has been performing several headlining shows including sell-outs in Seattle and Modesto just this past week.
“2010 is already shaping up to be a good one – our fans have already helped us sell out shows and now we are performing on Ellen,” said Mike Gossin. “What a great way to start the year.”
Next month Gloriana will return as openers for Taylor Swift on her Fearless 2010 Tour when they head to Australia for several dates. Gloriana, as well as Kellie Pickler, will open for Taylor when The Fearless 2010 Tour returns to the U.S. in March with shows through June, most of which have already sold out.
For more information on Gloriana please visit: www.gloriana.com.
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WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE AND BAM RACING ANNOUNCE SIX NEW ARTISTS FOR VIP FAN EXPERIENCE Blake Shelton, Whitney Duncan, Gloriana, Jessica Harp, Jason Jones, and James Otto join Larry the Cable Guy in Partnership that Brings Artists Closer to Fans at NASCAR Events and Locations
Nashville, TN – Warner Music Nashville (WMN) and BAM Racing (BAM) announced today that six recording artists from the WMN roster will join Larry the Cable Guy in their VIP Fan Experience, a joint venture that gives fans unprecedented access to their favorite Warner Music Nashville recording artists and BAM’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Team.
Team owner Beth Ann Morgenthau was delighted with the news, coming so quickly after the unveiling of the Larry the Cable Guy paint scheme that will be run in the 2010 Daytona 500. “It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks, with our unveiling at Homestead, then the Thanksgiving holiday and now six more artists getting involved,” Morgenthau said. “The response from fans at www. VIPFanExperience.com has been terrific. We’re going to have to get really busy scheduling which artist’s paint scheme can run at which event in 2010. We’ve already been contacted by several tracks about these artists and how to best utilize their talent. I expect to see several pre-race concerts in 2010. Then they’ll walk down to the BAM pits, climb up on the pit box with two lucky fans and watch their car compete! I wish the season started tomorrow!”
“One of the most important roles we perform for our artists is to help them develop and sustain the kind of deep, ongoing and interactive connections their fans crave, so I’m proud to announce that these six additional Warner Music Nashville artists have joined the VIP Experience,” said John Esposito, President of Warner Music Nashville. “It’s great to have such an enthusiastic and dedicated partner working with us to enhance our artists’ relationships with their fans and we look forward to developing this experience even further as we move forward.”
The six artists joining the VIP effort span the breadth of Warner Music Nashville’s roster, including one of country music's top male vocalists, Blake Shelton, singer/songwriter Whitney Duncan, AMA “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” Gloriana, Jessica Harp, one-half of the GRAMMY nominated duo, The Wreckers, up-and-coming artist, Jason Jones, and ACM & CMA Award winner, James Otto.
Ms. Morgenthau added, “Everywhere I go fans are asking me about the VIP Fan Experience. There’s never enough time to tell them all the insider experiences it has to offer so I simply recommend they visit www.VIPFanExperience.com to see what all of the excitement is about!”
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COUNTRY STAR BLAKE SHELTON TO RELEASE SIX PAK ALBUM ENTITLED HILLBILLY BONE, FEATURING SIX BRAND-NEW SONGS, ON MARCH 2 FIRST SINGLE AND TITLE TRACK, A DUET WITH TRACE ADKINS, IS NOW AVAILABLE Nashville, TN – Constantly asked by fans when he is going to release new music, country star Blake Shelton is giving the people what they want. Shelton has announced that he will release a value- priced album featuring six brand-new songs, entitled Hillbilly Bone, on March 2.
"I talk to my fans every day and the first question they ask me is, ‘When are you going to release a new record?’” says Shelton, whose last studio album was 2008’s Startin’ Fires. “I want to give my fans new music more often and at a lower price. The fact that people will be able to get the new music for less money is a gift to my fans who have been behind me every step of the way."
The first single is the title track, a comedic, sing-along duet with Shelton’s long-time friend Trace Adkins. The single and video for “Hillbilly Bone” is currently available from all digital service providers.
Also currently available on iTunes is Blake Shelton: The Essentials, a digital compilation of Shelton’s best-known and most beloved tracks, including his six-week No. 1 debut single “Austin,” and the multi-week No. 1’s “Some Beach,” “Home,” “The Baby,” and “She Wouldn’t Be Gone.” The Essentials collection will be available exclusively at iTunes until Jan. 12.
More details about Hillbilly Bone will be made available in the coming weeks. For additional information on Blake Shelton, please visit www.blakeshelton.com.
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ARJ BARKER DEBUTS COMEDY ALBUM “LYAO” ON JANUARY 26
Nashville, TN – Warner Bros. Records/Degenerate Records comic Arj Barker releases his debut comedy album, LYAO, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, after the Comedy Central special debuts Sunday, Jan. 24. LYAO will be available on CD/DVD and standalone DVD.
In LYAO, which stands for “laugh your ass off,” Arj Barker pokes fun at controversial topics ranging from gay marriages and religion to global warming and losing Pluto as a planet. Barker also points out the constant misunderstandings faced through our growing technological advancements (each track name reflects a common communication abbreviation) which can easily be remedied through fonts that convey tone, such as “Sarcastica” and “Good Times Roman.”
Arj Barker is famously recognized for appearing as Dave, Bret and Jermaine’s friend on the HBO sitcom Flight of the Conchords and as a fifth season semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing. He has made appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well regularly headlining clubs in the US, UK and Australia. Barker has also appeared on Comedy Central Presents in 2000 and 2006, and Premium Blend.
For more information on Arj Barker, please visit www.arjbarker.com.
CD / DVD TRACK LISTING: 1. LOL 2. <3 3. WTF 4. GTFO 5. ROFL 6. HFS 7. SOS 8. LMAO 9. JK 10. HAHA 11. OMG 12. BFF
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TOP NEW COUNTRY GROUP GLORIANA TO PERFORM ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW JANUARY 13TH Nashville, TN – Top new country group Gloriana, whose album is the best selling debut by a country group in 2009, will perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday, January 13th (check local listings). The foursome will perform their single “How Far Do You Wanna Go?,” which is racing up the country charts.
Gloriana is currently on the road through the end of January performing several headlining shows in major cities. Next month the band will return as openers for Taylor Swift on her Fearless 2010 Tour when they head to Australia for several dates. Gloriana, as well as Kellie Pickler, will open for Taylor when The Fearless 2010 Tour returns to the U.S. in March with shows through June, most of which have already sold-out.
Gloriana recently won the Breakthrough Artist Award at the 2009 American Music Awards. Their debut single “Wild At Heart” is the best selling single by a new country group in 2009. Their self-titled album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Album Chart and #3 on Billboard's Top 200. Gloriana’s current single “How Far Do You Wanna Go?” is rapidly climbing the country charts with the video on heavy rotation at CMT and GAC.
For more information on Gloriana please visit: www.gloriana.com.
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ANJELAH JOHNSON DEBUTS COMEDY ALBUM, “THAT’S HOW WE DO IT!” ON DECEMBER 22 Nashville, TN – Warner Bros. Records/Degenerate Records comic Anjelah Johnson shows fans just how she does it with her debut comedy album set to release in digital audio on Tuesday, Dec. 22. That’s How We Do It! will also be available in digital video on Dec. 29th after Comedy Central airs the special on Monday, Dec. 28. That’s How We Do It! will be available on CD/DVD and standalone DVD on Feb. 16.
Anjelah Johnson became an internet sensation through YouTube and Google with her viral videos as the ever-so-sassy fast food employee Bon Qui Qui on MADtv and as Tammy, a Vietnamese nail salon employee. That’s How We Do It! brings back Johnson’s lovable characters in addition to her experiences as a professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, with peppy Southwest Airlines flight attendants, nosey sisters, Christian rappers and much more.
Johnson has guest starred on The Shield and Love, Inc. Her appearances on FOX’s long-running sketch series MADtv, as Bon Qui Qui, earned her an ALMA Award nomination for “Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series.” Johnson is featured in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and will appear in Family Wedding, starring America Ferrera and Forest Whitaker.
For more information on Anjelah Johnson, please visit http://www.anjelahnicolejohnson.com/
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Warner Bros. Records’ artist, Whitney Duncan, is giving one lucky bidder their own keepsake from this year’s CMA Awards – her dress! Whitney, who wore the purple Versace gown on the red carpet at the November awards show, is auctioning off the gown in support of Country Cares for St. Jude. Whitney was featured in the Tennessean’s CMA Best Dressed list along with Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Faith Hill.
The authentic Italian Versace gown has a halter neckline and empire waist. Starting bid for the gown is $250 and bidding is live now until Dec. 19th. The proceeds will be given to Country Cares, a radio fundraising event part of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
“I really admire the hope that St. Jude offers families who are going through such a difficult season in their lives,” Whitney said. “Just because you’re not in the same battle doesn’t mean you can’t help fight the disease with them in any way you can – every little bit counts.”
Whitney Duncan is a singer/songwriter from Scotts Hill, Tenn. She has penned songs for artists such as Lee Ann Womack, LeAnn Rimes and Chrystal Shawanda. Duncan’s self-titled debut album was released in 2007. Her forthcoming album, Right Road Now, includes her Top 20 single, “Skinny Dippin.’”
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with pediatric cancer.
For a direct link to the eBay post, visit http://cgi.ebay. com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110468277825
For additional information on Whitney Duncan, please visit, www. whitneyduncan.com.
For more information on Country Cares at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, please visit, www.countrycares.org
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VIDEO FOR BLAKE SHELTON’S NEW SINGLE “HILLBILLY BONE” TO PREMIERE EXCLUSIVELY ON YAHOO! MUSIC ON OCTOBER 30TH VIDEO STARS SHELTON AND HIS “HILLBILLY BONE” DUET PARTNER TRACE ADKINS
Nashville, TN — The video for Blake Shelton’s brand-new single “Hillbilly Bone” will premiere exclusively on Yahoo! Music on October 30th. The music video single will be available for purchase on iTunes beginning November 3rd.
The video stars Shelton and his long-time friend Trace Adkins, who duets with Shelton on the track. “I had the best day shooting this video with Trace. He has been a great friend for many years and for him to take time out and come down and play a hillbilly with me was so cool. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Trace is one funny guy,” Shelton said. "Blake and I have been great friends for a long time now,” Adkins says. “He is hands-down, one of the funniest guys I know, so doing this song and video with him was really a no-brainer."
Fans should keep their eye on www.blakeshelton.com for behind- the-scenes photos and video footage that will begin to appear on the site beginning October 19th and continue up until the video’s Yahoo! Music premiere. “Hillbilly Bone” is currently streaming at www.blakeshelton.com.
“Hillbilly Bone,” written by Luke Laird and Craig Wiseman, is a comedic, sing-along song about being so different, but yet really the same. The track is the first single from Shelton’s forthcoming CD release—the follow up to Shelton’s 2008 album Startin’ Fires.
Shelton has released five studio albums, including Startin' Fires. His current hit single, "I’ll Just Hold On," broke into the Top 10 on the country singles charts and was the follow-up to his back-to-back multi-week No. 1 singles "She Wouldn’t Be Gone” and “Home.” Shelton's hits also include his six-week No. 1 debut single, "Austin," and two additional multi-week No. 1 singles "The Baby” and “Some Beach.” Blake recently performed several dates on George Strait’s summer tour.
With his unmistakable basement-deep voice, Adkins has 27 charted hit singles, 14 of which broke into Billboard’s Top 10. His albums have achieved Gold or multi-Platinum certification and three have debuted at No. 1. Adkins has received a string of nominations from multiple music award shows including CMT, the CMA's, and the GRAMMYS. In 2008, he won the ACM Single of the Year Award for the chart-topping song “You’re Gonna Miss This.” His latest hit single climbing the charts is "All I Ask For Anymore," the tender ballad from X, his tenth album on Capitol Records Nashville.
For additional information on Blake Shelton, please visit www.blakeshelton.com.
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BLAKE SHELTON’S NEW SINGLE “HILLBILLY BONE” AVAILABLE FROM ALL DIGITAL RETAILERS BEGINNING DECEMBER 22ND ITUNES WILL ALSO RELEASE EXCLUSIVELY BLAKE SHELTON: THE ESSENTIALS — A DIGITAL HITS COLLECTION TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THREE WEEKS BEGINNING DECEMBER 22ND
COUNTRY STAR TO RELEASE SIX PAK ALBUM TITLED HILLBILLY BONE, FEATURING SIX BRAND NEW SONGS, IN EARLY 2010 Nashville, TN – The hilarious video is already available wherever digital videos are sold, and now the digital version of Blake Shelton’s new single “Hillbilly Bone” will be available for purchase at all digital service providers beginning on December 22nd. The track, a duet with Shelton’s long-time friend Trace Adkins, is a comedic, sing- along song about being so different, but yet really the same.
The same day, Blake Shelton: The Essentials, a digital compilation of Shelton’s best-known and most beloved tracks, including his six-week No. 1 debut single “Austin,” and the multi-week No. 1’s “Some Beach,” “Home,” “The Baby,” and “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” will be released. The Essentials collection will be available exclusively at iTunes for three weeks beginning December 22nd. Please see below for full track listing.
And finally, Shelton has revealed that the title of his new release will be Hillbilly Bone, his sixth album. Hillbilly Bone will contain six brand-new songs. The SIX PAK value- priced release will include the smash hit single “Hillbilly Bone,” which Shelton is releasing to appease fans clamoring for new music in early 2010. Hillbilly Bone will be Shelton’s first studio release since 2008’s Startin’ Fires, which spawned his previous #1 single hit “She Wouldn’t Be Gone”.
For additional information on Blake Shelton, please visit www.blakeshelton.com.
The track listing for iTunes Exclusive Blake Shelton: The Essentials is as follows: Austin Ol Red The Baby Some Beach Goodbye Time Don’t Make Me The More I Drink Home She Wouldn’t Be Gone I'll Just Hold On
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