Country Music News 8/10/10

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COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

TAYLOR SWIFT: Super Concert

Taylor Swift and the Dave Matthews Band will perform in the NFL's kickoff concert on September 9th. The show will take place in New Orleans' Jackson Square before the Super Bowl champion Saints take on the Minnesota Vikings at the Superdome. It will air on NBC and the NFL Network.


TAYLOR SWIFT: Four Teen Choice Awards

Taylor Swift was wrapping up a concert trip in Japan when it was announced that she won four Teen Choice Awards. She appeared in a pre-taped segment to accept her surfboard trophies. Here's a list of the country winners:

  • Choice Music: Country Group
    Lady Antebellum
  • Choice Music: Male Country Artist
    Keith Urban
  • Choice Music: Female Country Artist
    Taylor Swift
  • Choice Music: Country Song
    "Fifteen," Taylor Swift
  • Choice Music: Album, Country
    Fearless, Taylor Swift
  • Choice Movie: Female Breakout
    Taylor Swift, Valentine's Day


RASCAL FLATTS: Waiting on a Hit

Rascal Flatts knew they had something special when they heard the demo for the song, "Why Wait." Jay DeMarcus says, "I kept going back to that one because it's such a unique melody and such a unique feel for us." The song is the first single from their upcoming album, Nothing Like This, and their first for Big Machine Records.


JEWEL: Born To Be Wild

Jewel and cowboy hubby Ty Murray are spending the summer traveling across America on motorcycles. This would pose a real packing challenge for most women, but she's got it covered. She says, "I've lived out of a suitcase my entire life, and for a girl, I really don't pack a lot ... All I brought are a couple pairs of pants, a couple little sundresses and motorcycle gear, and that's it!"


QUICK SHOTS:

  • Blake Shelton's new six-pack, All About Tonight, is in stores today.

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