CMT's Big Weekend...

So, who caught the CMT Big New Music Weekend? They debuted videos from Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Reba and more. I think the most surprising video was Carrie's. She actually dances a little bit in it! Not sure how I feel about that, but the song is fun and she sounds great.

Miranda's was one of those that actually made me like the song more. I was iffy on the lyrics, but the melody, instrumentation and visuals changed my opinion quite a bit. I don't wanna say too much about the video, cause I think it'll spoil it. Just trust me when I say it's a cute video.

Tim McGraw's Southern Voice is a feel good, relaxing kind of song, although the video kind of bored me. It was clips of him performing at the NLF Kick-Off mixed with clips of him jamming with a bunch of guys outside a store.

Reba's video for Consider Me Gone was different, yet more of the same. While she actually acted out the story herself in "Strange", the new clip has her returning to the narrator role as she plays a designer a girl comes to after having trouble with her guy.

So, who else saw these clips? Were there any that were your favorites? Any you didn't care for? Comment and let's talk about it.

So it's begun....

Football season has started and the McGraw-Hill family has been very involved in it so far, with Tim performing before the kick-off game and Faith doing the theme for Sunday Night Football. Well, now Faith's getting into the whole prediction thing. Her official website will be home to all of her football picks for the season. They're listed under the news section of the site.

The Best and the Worst: 2008

Good Afternoon, everyone!! I’m here to start the new year off right with a look at my personal highlight and lowlights of ‘08. Feel free to share yours, too!

As I mentioned before, I loved Miranda Lambert’s increased success this year. It’s been a long time coming.

LeAnn Rimes releasing ‟What I Cannot Change‟ as a single.

Brad Paisley and Keith Urban teaming up for ‟Start a Band‟.

LeAnn Womack’s single ‟Last Call‟.

Jessica Andrews getting signed to a new label and putting out a single to country radio again.

Brad Paisley getting a taste of his own medicine when Jewel played a trick on him.

Tim McGraw letting Curb and his fans know he is not happy with the latest Greatest Hits release.

Carrie Underwood being invited to the grand Ole Opry.

Getting the chance to chat with Can You Duet? contestants and new Big Machine recording artists Kate and Kacey Coppola via MySpace.

Dolly’s ‟Jesus and Gravity‟.

Discovering the talent that is Minnie Murphy.

Sugarland’s ‟Love on the Inside‟ CD

Lowlights:

Nashville Star and the fact it had very little to do with Country this year.

A former member suing Sugarland, claiming she’s owed money from the continued success.

The passing of Eddie Arnold.

Gone Country. Hmm... John Rich isn’t doing too well this year, is he?

Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus performing on the CMT awards.

The continued delays of CDs by Jo Dee Messina, Danielle Peck and others this year. (At least Danielle finally got a digital release...)

The end of the Wreckers.

Mindy McCreedy’s continued troubles.

Jessica Simpson crossing over to Country.

Tim's Mad and He's Not Gonna Take it Anymore....

This is kinda shocking... Tim McGraw has released a statement bashing Curb for the release of his new hits collection. He says since he's only released one CD since the last one, he can't understand why the label would release something like this rather than the new material he's been working on. Especially since it was done without his input/consent.

Wake up, Tim. Curb's just that kind of label. Remember LeAnn Rimes complaining about I Need You a few years back, saying it was full of unfinished/unapproved material and asking fans not to buy it? It's just the way they roll. Still- good on you for calling them on it.

So what do you think? Check out my poll to cast your vote. Also, feel free to give more detailed opinions in the comments section. I now leave you with a Youtube video of his current single, "Let it Go". If you like it, don't forget to call in/e-mail requests to the different stations out there. Take care and see y'all next time!