My Country: Smash Hits 2

Hey guys! I am a big supporter of the troops, so when this release came my way I had to pass it along! The Album is for a good cause and there is also a contest going on for anyone who has family in the military....

Girl's Night Out and Looking Ahead.....

So, apparently whatever is possessing my TV decided to cut me a break. I got to see the Girl's Night Out special on CBS the other night and what a show it was! They honored Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Nettles, Martina McBride and more.

Each person had a short video played about them and then one of their songs was played by another artist. After that, the honoree got to sing as well. My favorite performance was Carrie's "How Great Thou Art". Other highlights included Little Big Town's version of "Independence Day" and Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley singing "Hell on Heels". Rascal Flatts also did a good job with Reba's "Why Haven't I Heard From You". Here are a few videos from the special... Enjoy! And check your local listings for any potential repeats... especially on GAC or CMT if you missed it the first time around.







Check back in a couple of days when I will have a special post out about the book Across the Galaxy along with a Q&A with the author!

Overkill...

Re-releases seem to be a given anymore. I try (sometimes unsuccessfully) to keep myself from buying an album right when it comes out because the re-release is probably only a few months or so away- afterall, record labels have to try and make more money right? Still... I think this is pushing it a bit. A re-release of a greatest hits CD? And it seems to only include live versions of songs already on the disc? Color me confused (and amused... and cynical, too.

So what do you all think? Do you like re-releases? Are you a bit jaded by them? Comment away and let's talk about it!