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Kip Moore is a very patriotic person and is proud to live in the United States. He doesn’t take his freedom to follow his dreams lightly either. He even wrote a song about what he feels military goes through when they’re on the battefield. “When I start to think I’m halfway tough, I realize I’m not one bit when I talk to soldiers when I’m out and realize the things that they go through. It actually made me go write this song called ‘Battle Cry,’ which is probably one of my favorite lyrics that I’ve ever written,” says Kip. “I believe when you’ve got family and you’ve got wives and you’ve got kids, there has to be so much fear, and they do it, which is what makes them brave. I wrote the song from the sense of what I really feel like is pounding in their heart when they’re in the middle of battle and how they’re praying that now is not the time that they’re gonna go. And I can’t imagine facing what those guys are facing every single day.”

Kip Moore (battle cry) OC: …every single day. 1:06
“I’m a very, very patriotic person, proud of the country I live in, and I’m very proud of what those guys do for us each and every day and I don’t take it for granted one bit. Both my grandparents were in the military, fought in wars, and I’ve seen the battle they’ve gone through just the horror of remembering things, and I just can’t imagine. When I start to thinking I’m halfway tough, I realize I’m not one bit when I talk to soldiers when I’m out and realize the things that they go through. It actually made me go write this song called ‘Battle Cry,’ which is probably one of my favorite lyrics that I’ve ever written. I hope to release it at some point. I feel like there’s so many patriotic songs that are rah-rah and we can’t wait to fight the battle for you and all this kind of stuff. I just don’t believe that’s really how it is. I believe when you’ve got family and you’ve got wives and you’ve got kids, there has to be so much fear, and they do it, which is what makes them brave. I wrote the song from the sense of what I really feel like is pounding in their heart when they’re in the middle of battle and how they’re praying that now is not the time that they’re gonna go. And I can’t imagine facing what those guys are facing every single day.”

Nashville, TN (July 2, 2013) – Mercury Records recording artist Billy Currington has released the video for his hit single “Hey Girl.” Shot in Nashville, Tennessee, the video, directed by Kristin Barlowe, portrays the flirty and carefree feel of the song. “Hey Girl” is the first single from Currington’s new album, We Are Tonight (September 17th) and is one of the Top 10 best-selling debut tracks this year. 

A behind-the-scenes look here at the making of the video shows an in-depth look at the 12- hour shoot and includes interviews with Barlowe, Currington and his band, who both act and perform in the video.

“Hey Girl” was written by Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley and Chris DeStefano and produced by Dann Huff. Currington explains why he was drawn to the song and shares studio footage from the recording of this album here.

Currington is a Grammy nominated and Platinum selling artist whose No. 1 singles include “Don’t,” “Good Directions,” “Let Me Down Easy,” “Must Be Doin’ Something Right,” “People Are Crazy,” “Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer” and “That’s How Country Boys Roll.”

Check out the latest ScotTV episode where Scotty McCreery takes his fans down to West Monroe, Louisiana to the Duck Commander headquarters. Not only did he go mudding with John Luke Robertson, eat Miss Kay’s cooking and perform for Sadie Robertson’s Sweet 16 birthday, but he picked up a few dance moves along the way, as well.

In other news, Scotty is going to set sail with the Robertson Clan — including Willie, Phil, Jase, Jep and Si — July 17th – 21st of next year for Premier Vacations’ Duck Commander Cruise.

Keith Urban‘s hit “For You” is featured in this video announcing FOX Sports Midwest’s annual “This One’s For You” St. Louis Cardinals telecast to troops overseas. The night is July 25th, and it will be dedicated to all of the troops and military branches

Luke Bryan’s “Crash My Party” has crashed the top of the Billboard country chart this week! The song, which he debuted on this year’s ACM Awards, took only 12 weeks to reach the top of the chart. The reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year says it’s been a blast to watch the song grow. “You never can anticipate a song climbing this fast, and it’s certainly fun to look at the charts every week and be like, ‘Omigosh!’ It’s hard to believe that a song can go up the charts that fast,” says Luke. “You just say your blessings and be thankful that radio responded to it and fans love it that much. We knew the song was really, really special and good, and it was certainly the right thing to lead with off the new album.”

“Crash My Party” is the first release – and title track – of Luke’s forthcoming album, due in stores August 13th.

Luke Bryan (Crash My Party success) OC: …new album. :39
“You never can anticipate a song climbing this fast, and it’s certainly fun to look at the charts every week and be like, ‘Omigosh!’ It’s hard to believe that a song can go up the charts that fast. We love it. What’s fun is on the road, it’s just started really, really poppin’ live, and…the crowd’s singing it and going crazy. It’s been amazing. You just say your blessings and be thankful that radio responded to it and fans love it that much. We knew the song was really, really special and good, and it was certainly the right thing to lead with off the new album.”

Billy Currington‘s video for his latest hit, “Hey Girl,” has been released. He shot the clip a few weeks ago in downtown Nashville. Check out all of the action below!

Keith Urban surprised the crowd at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Friday night (June 28^th) by taking the stage with Gregg Allman for several songs, including “I’m No Angel,” “Statesboro Blues” and “One Way Out,” among others.

Keith Urban is featured as InStyle Magazine‘s ‘Man of Style’ in the July issue, which is on newsstands now.

Billy Currington has been added to the lineup for the First Annual Delta Country Jam in Tunica, Mississippi for October 4^th and 5^th. Tim McGraw, Brantley Gilbert, Thompson Square, Kellie Pickler, Randy Houser and Jerrod Niemann are also scheduled to perform.

Kacey Musgraves was in front of the cameras in New York City for W magazine last week. The photo spread is set to appear in the October issue of the magazine.

George Strait is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Country Weekly, which covers the first leg of his farewell trek, The Cowboy Rides Away Tour.

Dierks Bentley is preparing to open his bar, Whiskey Row, in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday (Fourth of July). The bar features a 400 square foot stage that hangs from the ceiling directly above the bar, as well as iPhone and USB charging stations and a massive 24-foot TV located on the back wall. One of Dierks’ favorite features is every booth will have three different beer taps and a liquor tap. “It’s gonna have some cool features going on,” says Dierks. “My favorite is the table taps where you can have the waitress or waiter swipe your credit card on your table, and there’s three taps of beer at your table, so you can sit at your own table, pour your own drinks and watch your money go down on this little thing.”

“Bars are something I know really well,” he adds. “I spend a lot of time in them, feel really comfortable there, so it’s about time I had my own, I think.”

According to the bar’s official website, DierksWhiskeyRow.com, the venue will serve a familiar American Gastropub Fare cuisine with a modern twist. All menu items will be made from scratch in house, using organic meats and locally farmed produce. Specialty dishes to include a fried pickle burger with cajun beer battered pickles, house made red onion jam topped with a blue cheese smothered bun.

Jon Pardi will perform during Whiskey Row’s grand opening on the Fourth of July.

Dierks is making his way up the country charts with his latest single, “Bourbon in Kentucky,” the first release from his forthcoming album, Riser, due this fall.

Dierks Bentley (Whiskey Row) OC: …I think. :27
“It’s cool. It’s called Whiskey Row, and it’s a young country kind of vibe bar, but it’s gonna have some cool features going on. My favorite is the table taps where you can have the waitress or waiter swipe your credit card on your table, and there’s three taps of beer at your table, so you can sit at your own table, pour your own drinks and watch your money go down on this little thing…bars are something I know really well. I spend a lot of time in them, feel really comfortable there, so it’s about time I had my own, I think.”

Since Luke Bryan and his crew took the week off to have a little vacation time, they left us with a few outtakes to carry us over into the next week. Here’s the latest episode of LBTV.

You will see Dierks Bentley in a muvh different light once the video for his latest single, “Bourbon in Kentucky” is released. He says it’s “definitely the most unique, craziest video” he’s ever done, which could be attributed to the choice of video directors – Ryan Pallotta, who has been at the helm of clips by Robin Thicke, Faith Evans, Demi Lovato and Ne-Yo, among others. “There’s falling, there’s flying, I’m suspended by cables that really hurt,” says Dierks. While he didn’t get injured in the making of the clip, he probably had to throw out a pair of shoes that caught on fire during one scene. It didn’t phase him in the least, since his hobbies often include flying planes, playing hockey and riding motorcycles.

Dierks, with his smoldering good looks and logging time on several of Country Music’s Sexiest Men lists, said don’t expect him to look pretty in the video. “It’s not gonna be a real cheery video, I don’t think [LAUGHS]. But I don’t really want a cheery video at this point…There was no pretty close up shots of me singing the song, because it’s hard to sing the song and look pretty.”

“Bourbon in Kentucky” is the first single from his forthcoming album, Riser, due this fall. The video should hit the airwaves in the coming weeks.