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James Otto Brings More Country Soul To His New Album – entitled Shake What God Gave Ya – Set For Release On September 14 From

Nashville, TN – Warner Bros. Records and GRAMMY-nominated James Otto bring more groovy soul to country music with the release of his much-anticipated new album Shake What God Gave Ya on September 14. Otto’s uniquely-blended, country-meets-soul sound can be found somewhere between Nashville and Memphis.

“Musically I’d say I’m the love child between Ronnie Milsap & Barry White,” laughs Otto. “This sexy, sultry, soulful sound makes you wanna move and dance. And that is exactly what I want fans to do while listening to this album, Shake What God Gave Ya!”

Recorded in Nashville and co-produced with renowned producer Paul Worley (Big & Rich, Lady Antebellum, The Dixie Chicks), this album captures Otto’s signature country soul sound. A sought-after writer for other artists, Otto penned 11 of the 12 tracks including the current Top 25 hit country single “Groovy Little Summer Song” and killer duet “Good Things Gone Bad” featuring the Godfather of country soul Ronnie Milsap. Shake What God Gave Ya is the follow-up to his 2008 debut Sunset Man, which landed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart and delivered “Just Got Started Lovin’ You” which was the year's most played single at country radio and Billboard’s No. 1 Hot Country Song. Last year, Otto won an ACM and CMA Award in the Song of the Year category as a co-writer for “In Color” (a track that also earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song).

Shake What God Gave Ya Track Listing:

1. Are Ya With Me
2. Groovy Little Summer Song
3. Lover Man
4. Soldiers & Jesus
5. Love Don’t Cost A Thing
6. Sun Comes Round Again
7. Shake What God Gave Ya
8. It’s A Good Time (For A Good Time)
9. Just Like Sunshine
10. Let’s Just Let Go
11. She Comes To Me
12. Good Things Gone Bad featuring Ronnie Milsap

Currently Otto is on the road headlining solo dates and opening for Toby Keith and Trace Adkins on the American Ride Tour with upcoming shows in Guthrie Center, IA (7/31); San Bernardino, CA (8/3); Folsom, CA (8/5); Mt. View, CA (8/6); San Diego, CA (8/7), and Phoenix, AZ (8/8).

New A&R Team Survey - the JaneDear girls

Check out the latest survey posted from Rebekah & Scott on the A&R Team page. They posted three brand new tracks from our newest duo, the JaneDear girls, and we want to hear your opinion on them!

BLAKE SHELTON ANNOUNCES NEW SIX PAK, ALL ABOUT TONIGHT

Nashville, TN– Reprise Recording Artist Blake Shelton is revealing a little more - on his new album, that is. Shelton announced today the track listings that will be included on his highly anticipated new SIX PAK, All About Tonight, which is available everywhere on August 10. The album will feature six new tracks from Shelton, including his fastest rising single to date, “All About Tonight.”

All About Tonight, produced by Scott Hendricks, will be Shelton’s second SIX PAK. The video for “All About Tonight” is currently available from all digital service providers and the single is currently at No. 11 on the country charts.

Shelton's first SIX PACK album, "Hillbilly Bone," was released earlier this year and debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Top 200 chart and No. 2 on the Top Country Albums Chart. It also featured the No. 1 title track with longtime friend Trace Adkins. Shelton hits include his back-to-back multi-week No. 1 singles, "She Wouldn't Be Gone" and "Home," his six-week #1 debut single, "Austin," and two additional multi-week No. 1 singles with "The Baby" and "Some Beach."

For more information on Blake Shelton, you can visit www.blakeshelton.com

Track Listing:

1. All About Tonight
2. Who Are You When I'm Not Looking
3. That Thing We Do
4. Draggin' The River (featuring Miranda Lambert)
5. Suffocating
6. Got A Little Country

BLAKE SHELTON “HILLBILLY BONE” SINGLE CERTIFIED GOLD

Take 6 Tuesday’s back at Blake Shelton.com

Academy of Country Music Award winner, Blake Shelton has a big milestone to celebrate this week - “Hilbilly Bone” is Certified Gold! The single is off his first SIX PAK album, Hillbilly Bone, and is Blake’s sixth No. 1 single. In preparation for his next SIX PAK, hitting streets on August 10, Blake brings back his popular “Take 6 Tuesday” list. Every Tuesday the country comedian dictates a different list of top sixes on his web site. If you haven’t already, check out this week’s list: Top 6 Songs to Cover, at www.blakeshelton.com .

Your pictures with WMN Artists from CMA Fest

Did you miss out on picking up your photo with your favorite artist at CMA Fest? We finally have all of the links to every photo we took over the entire weekend! Browse through all of the meet & greet photos, and E-mail, tweet, or print out your pictures now!

Randy Travis pictures here.
Uncle Kracker pictures here.
Gloriana pictures here.
the JaneDear girls pictures here.
James Otto pictures here.
Point of Grace pictures here.
Blake Shelton pictures here.
Jesse Lee pictures here.
Frankie Ballard pictures here.
John Rich pictures here.

JUSTON MCKINNEY DIGS INTO A MIDDLE CLASS HOLE WITH HIS NEW DVD AND LONGFORM DIGITAL VIDEO RELEASE ON JACK RECORDS/WARNER BROS. R

Nashville, TN – Catapulting from a day job as a law enforcement officer to acclaimed comedian, Juston McKinney is always digging into something new. And this summer he digs even deeper with his comedy special, A Middle Class Hole. The one-hour special initially premiered on Saturday, June 26 at 11:00 PM EST/PST on Comedy Central and will be released by Jack Records/Warner Bros. Records to DVD and longform digital video on Tuesday, June 29.

Taped in front of a live audience at The Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane, Washington A Middle Class Hole focuses on entertaining and relatable anecdotes about marriage, family and the middle class lifestyle in general. The special’s disclaimer reads loud and clear - Be Careful What You Wish For. Raising a family in the middle class sounds like a nice idea but what Juston brings to light in hilarious and somewhat explicit fashion is that a life of wife, house, kids, and dogs is absolutely no picnic (parents advised). Through his signature wit and impeccable comedic timing, Juston takes viewers through the cast of characters and situations that make his life so amusingly aggravating. The DVD features additional never-before-seen footage from the taping of the special.

Juston first gained comedic cred as a regular performer at New York City's funny stops the Comic Strip, Stand-up New York, Dangerfield’s, Caroline’s on Broadway and the Gotham Comedy Club. He has been a staple on network and cable TV for the past ten years with appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and countless shows on Comedy Central including his half hour presents special. Juston was also chosen to be part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour-Next Generation hosted by Bill Engvall in 2007. The show was recorded at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival, aired on TBS, and was released by Warner Bros. on DVD/CD. Currently, Juston is performing shows across the country in support of his latest project.

JUSTON MCKINNEY TOUR SCHEDULE

Date City Venue

June 26 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun

July 3 Bar Harbor ME The Bar Harbor Club,

July 17 Franklin, NH The Middle

July 24 Colebrook, NH The Balsams Grand Resort

July 29-31 Saugus, MA Giggles Comedy Club

August 3-7 Minneapolis, MN ACME Comedy Club

August 20-21 New York City, NY The Comic Strip

September 4 Blue Hill, ME Blue Hill Fair

September 23-25 Saugus, MA Kowloon Komedy Club

October 23 Manchester, NH The Palace Theater

November 4-7 Saugus, MA Giggles Comedy Club

November 13 Claremont, NH Claremont Opera House

GLORIANA TO KICK OFF LONG HOT SUMMER TOUR 2010 JUNE 24TH

Nashville, TN – 2010 Teen Choice Award nominees Gloriana are set to kick off their Long Hot Summer Tour 2010 June 24th in Grand Junction, CO at Country Jam USA. Always eager to engage their fans, Gloriana held a contest and a live chat where fans got the chance to name their tour, the 40-date Long Hot Summer Tour 2010 will make stops at major Fairs and Festivals across the country as well as headlining performances including at the Iowa Speedway on July 11th and at the University of Wisconsin on September 1st. Gloriana recently wrapped up their opening slot on Taylor Swift’s FEARLESS Tour.

“We are really looking forward to this tour - with longer sets and performances in new cities across the country – it’s a great opportunity to get out there some more and meet the country music fans who have already shown us so much support,” said Mike Gossin. “This is definitely going to be a Summer to remember and we cannot wait,” added Rachel Reinert.

Gloriana recently won two fan-voted Awards with the Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group of the Year and the American Music Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Gloriana is now nominated for a 2010 Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Country Group. Fans can vote for Gloriana at http://www.teenchoiceawards.com . The 12th edition of the Teen Choice Awards will take place at The Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 8th and will air on FOX the very next day on Monday, August 9th at 8pm EST (check your local listings). The Teen Choice Awards honors the year's biggest achievements in music , movies , sports , television , fashion and more, as voted on by teens aged 13–19. The winners are awarded with authentic mini size surfboards designed with a fresh summertime theme every year.

Long Hot Summer Tour 2010 Dates:

June 24th Grand Junction, CO Country Jam USA

June 25th Green River, WY Flaming Gorge Days

June 26th North Platte, NE Nebraskaland Days

June 27th Manhattan, KS Country Stampede

July 2nd Aberdeen, SD Fossum Field

July 3rd Dickinson, ND Rough Rider Days

July 4th Greeley, CO Greeley Stampede

July 8th Cavendish, PE Cavendish Beach Festival

July 10th Rhinelander, WI Hodag Country Festival

July 11th Newton, IA Iowa Speedway *

July 15th St. Charles, MO Ameristar Casino *

July 16th Atchison, KS Amelia Earhart Festival

July 17th Hampton, IA Franklin County Fair

July 21st Dublin, VA New River Valley Fair

July 22nd Bucyrus, OH Crawford County Fair

July 23rd Louisville, KY Churchill Downs

July 24th Twin Lakes, WI Country Thunder

July 28th Philadelphia, MS Neshoba County Fair

July 31st Council Bluffs, IA West Fair Amphitheater

August 1st Springfield, MO Ozark Empire Fair

August 4th Bismarck, MD Bismarck Civic Center Arena w/Keith Urban

August 5th Detroit Lakes, MN WE Fest

August 6th Prairie Du Chien, WI Country on the River

August 7th Bay City, MI Veterans Memorial Park

August 10th Pittsfield, PA Warren County Fair

August 11th Point Pleasant, WV Mason County Fair

August 14th Hemingford, NE Box Butte Fair

August 15th Bloomfield, NE Knox County Fair

August 17th Escanaba, MI Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds

August 18th De Pere, WI Brown County Fairgrounds

August 21st Oklahoma City, OK Frontier City’s Starlight Amphitheatre

August 27th Clarksburg, WV Clarksburg Amphitheatre

August 28th Rhineback, NY Dutchess County Fair

August 29th Woodstock, VA Shendandoah County Fair

September 1st Platteville, WI University of Wisconsin *

September 3rd Elkhorn, WI Walworth County Fair

September 4th Mt. Pleasant, IA Midwest Old Threshers

September 5th Marshfield, WI Wisconsin State Fair

September 10th Concord, NC Cabarrus County Fair

September 11th Berea, OH Hebron Harvest Festival

* - headlining show

For more information on Gloriana and to sign up for a chance to meet the band on the Long Hot Summer Tour 2010 please visit: www.gloriana.com

BLAKE SHELTON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM RELEASE FOR AUGUST 10 AT LAST NIGHT'S CMT AWARDS

Shelton wins CMT Award for Collaborative Video of the Year for "Hillbilly Bone" featuring Trace Adkins - Nashville, TN

Last night's CMT Awards was full of big news for Reprise recording artist, Blake Shelton, who announced that his second SIX PAK album would hit stores August 10. The new release produced by Scott Hendricks features Shelton's fastest rising single-to-date, "All About Tonight." Shelton also took home the CMT award for Collaborative Video of the Year, for the No. 1 single, "Hillbilly Bone," with Trace Adkins.

Shelton thanked his fans for voting for "Hillbilly Bone" and when accepting the award with his longtime friend Trace Adkins at last night's award show he said, "Thanks to Trace Adkins for being the biggest bad-ass in country music."

Shelton's first SIX PACK album, "Hillbilly Bone", was released earlier this year and debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Top 200 chart and No. 2 on the Top Country Albums Chart. It also featured the No. 1 title track with Trace Adkins. Shelton hits include his back-to-back multi-week No. 1 singles, "She Wouldn't Be Gone" and "Home," his six-week #1 debut single, "Austin," and two additional multi-week No. 1 singles with "The Baby" and "Some Beach."

BLAKE SHELTON CELEBRATES RECENT CMT AWARD WIN WITH SPECIAL GUESTS AT WILDHORSE SALOON

Raising Over $31,000 For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society -- Nashville, TN (June 11)

Last night, CMT Award winner Blake Shelton hosted his annual fan club party at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn. Every year there is a theme to the event. This year, his fans called all the shots - for the set list, that is. The sold-out crowd at the Wildhorse Saloon had complete control of Shelton's set list and fans were able to request what song he would perform. For every song Shelton didn't know, he would donate $20 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. His final tally at the end of the evening was $510. One special request was made by Miranda Lambert's mother, Beverly, who requested the Black Crowes song, "She Talks To Angels," telling the singer, "I have a $100 request. If you don't know it, you have to double the donation." After conferring with his band, Shelton performed an awe-dropping rendition of the Black Crowes hit.

Dancing With The Stars finalist and ESPN correspondent, Erin Andrews, was at the party and had a special song request as well. Andrews requested "Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound" by Hank Williams Jr. However, she told Shelton that she wanted Dierks Bentley to sing it instead. The crowd went wild as surprise guest, Dierks Bentley, then took the stage and performed her request. Other surprise guests were Laura Bell Bundy and Miranda Lambert who sang Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" together.

In all, Shelton's fan club raised over $31,000 for LLS that evening.

Warner Music Nashville Artist CMA Fest Schedules

Catch all of your favorite artists signing autographs, performing, and appearing at events in Downtown Nashville all weekend at CMA Fest. Be sure to keep this page bookmarked, all artist schedules are subject to change.

The Warner Music Nashville booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall is open Thursday-Sunday at 10:00am. Get there early to get a guaranteed spot in line to meet your favorite artists!

Keep up with With WMN Artists, and win prizes this weekend! Text WMGNASH to 50505 to join our text list.

See CMA Fest Schedules here.
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Frankie Ballard
Wednesday:
11:30am - 2:00pm - CMA Kickoff Parade
Frankie will be in this year's kickoff parade! Get a spot along the parade route (down Broadway from 6th Ave to 3rd Ave).

Friday:
2:30pm - 3:30pm - WMN Booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with Frankie. Pick up your ticket from the booth at 10:00am to guarantee your spot in line.

Saturday:
10:50am - GAC Stage (Courthouse)
Catch a free performance from Frankie at the GAC Stage on the Courthouse lawn.

10:30pm - Hard Rock Cafe
Head over to the Hard Rock Cafe after the LP Field concert for the Warner Music Nashville after party! Frankie will be performing with James Otto and the JaneDear girls. Best of all, it's free!

Sunday:
12:30pm - 1:30pm - WMN Booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with Frankie. Pick up your ticket from the booth at 10:00am to guarantee your spot in line.
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Brett Eldredge
Tuesday:
1:00pm - Wildhorse Saloon
Brett will be performing an acoustic set following the Country Weekly Fashion Show

Saturday:
12:30pm - GAC Stage (Courthouse)
Catch a free performance from Brett at the GAC Stage on the Courthouse lawn.
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Gloriana
Wednesday:
11:30am - 2:00pm - CMA Kickoff Parade
Gloriana will be in this year's kickoff parade! Get a spot along the parade route (down Broadway from 6th Ave to 3rd Ave).

Friday:
Noon - 2:00pm - WMN Booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with Gloriana. Pick up your ticket from the booth at 10:00am to guarantee your spot in line.

10:30pm - 12:30am - Wildhorse Saloon
Gloriana will be performing at the After Midnite Party at the Wildhorse Saloon. Get your tickets here.

Saturday:
1:15pm - 1:45pm - Riverstages
Go to the Riverstages for a free performance from Gloriana.
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The Invite
Tuesday:
Noon - Wildhorse Saloon
Johnny from The Invite will be walking in the Country Weekly Fashion Show

Sunday:
2:00pm - GAC Stage (Courthouse)
Catch a free performance from The Invite
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the JaneDear girls
Saturday:
Noon - 2:00pm - WMN Booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with the JaneDear girls. Pick up your ticket from the booth at 10:00am to guarantee your spot in line.

10:30pm - Hard Rock Cafe
Head over to the Hard Rock Cafe after the LP Field concert for the Warner Music Nashville after party! the JaneDear girls will be performing with James Otto and Frankie Ballard. Best of all, it's free!
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Jesse Lee
Tuesday:
Noon - Wildhorse Saloon
Jesse will be walking in the Country Weekly Fashion show, and performing a short acoustic set.

Wednesday:
11:30am - 2:00pm - CMA Kickoff Parade
Jesse will be on a float in this year's kickoff parade! Get a spot along the parade route (down Broadway from 6th Ave to 3rd Ave).

Thursday:
2:00pm - 3:00pm - WMN Booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with Jesse. Pick up your ticket from the booth at 10:00am to guarantee your spot in line.

Friday:
3:15pm - Family Zone in Hilton Park
Bring the entire family and join Jesse for story time in the park.

Saturday:
11:45am - 12:10pm - Chevy Stage
See Jesse perform for free at the Chevy Stage.

4:00pm - 5:00pm - Chevy Booth (#517) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with Jesse at the Chevy Booth.
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James Otto
Thursday:
3:00pm - Paradise Park (and CMT.com)
Join James for a special performance at Paradise Park! CMT will be streaming live here at 3:00pm CT if you can't make it. Be sure to follow JamesOtto on Twitter - Team Otto will be giving away 7 pairs of tickets somewhere downtown, around 11:45am. Good luck!

Friday:
10:00am – Noon - Warner Music Nashville Booth (FanFair Hall, booth 223)
James will be signing autographs and taking photos with you! Get there right at 10:00am and grab a ticket to get a guaranteed spot in line.

10:30pm – 12:30pm - Wildhorse Saloon
James is performing at the After Midnite Party (live broadcast). Get your tickets here.

Saturday:
10:30pm - Hard Rock Cafe
Head over to the Hard Rock Cafe after the LP Field concert for the Warner Music Nashville after party! James will be performing with the JaneDear girls and Frankie Ballard. Best of all, it's free!

Sunday:
2:30pm - 3:00pm - Riverfront Stage
James is performing at the Riverstages. Get there early to stake your spot near the stage!
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Point of Grace
Wednesday:
11:30am - 2:00pm - CMA Kickoff Parade
Point of Grace will be in this year's kickoff parade! Get a spot along the parade route (down Broadway from 6th Ave to 3rd Ave).

Saturday:
9:45am - Riverstages
Point of Grace will be performing the National Anthem to open the Riverstages concert stage for the day.

10:30am - WMN Booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with Point of Grace. Pick up your ticket from the booth at 10:00am to guarantee your spot in line.

1:20pm - 1:50pm - GAC Stage (Courthouse)
Catch a free performance from Point of Grace on the Courthouse lawn.

1:50pm - 2:20pm - Music City Zone
Get a picture and autograph with Point of Grace in the Music City Zone immediately following their performance on the GAC Stage.
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John Rich
Friday:
10:30pm – 12:30pm - Wildhorse Saloon
John Rich is performing at the After Midnite Party (live broadcast). Get your tickets here.

1:00pm - 4:00pm - Fontanel Gift Shop
John Rich will be meeting fans, signing autographs, and taking pictures at the gift shop at the Fontanel Mansion & Farm.

Saturday:
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Warner Music Nashville Booth (FanFair Hall, booth 223)
John Rich will be signing autographs and taking photos with you! Get there right at 10:00am and grab a ticket to get a guaranteed spot in line.
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Blake Shelton
Thursday:
3:30pm - 5:00pm - WMN Booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with Blake Shelton. Pick up your ticket from the booth at 10:00am to guarantee your spot in line.

11:00pm - Wildhorse Saloon
Join other Blake fans from all over the world for the Blake Shelton Fan Club party! Get your tickets here.

Sunday:
8:00pm - LP Field
Catch Blake's performance at the last big concert at LP Field (actual performance time TBD - LP Field concert begins at 8:00pm).
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Randy Travis
Thursday:
10:00am - Noon - WMN Booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with Randy Travis. Pick up your ticket from the booth at 10:00am to guarantee your spot in line.
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Uncle Kracker
Thursday:
Noon - 2:00pm - WMN Booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall
Get an autograph and photo with Uncle Kracker. Pick up your ticket from the booth at 10:00am to guarantee your spot in line.

Sunday:
4:45pm - 5:15pm - Riverstages
Go to the Riverstages for a free performance from Uncle Kracker.