Wednesday News Briefs: Charlie Daniels Suffers a Minor Stroke

Today's news briefs include news about Charlie Daniels' minor stroke, Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton release new webisodes, Tim McGraw's second children's book gets a release date and Halfway To Hazard takes a break from all appearances.

Charlie Daniels Suffers Mild Stroke

While on a vacation in Colorado, country rock legend (and general good guy) Charlie Daniels suffered a mild stroke.  While it happened during a snow mobile ride, Charlie was treated and released at a hospital there and will not miss any dates or appearances. 

Tim McGraw To Release Second Children’s Book in February

Tim McGraw and songwriter Tom Douglas once again join forces to write another book about the precocious Katie and her dad. Katie has many talents, but she wonders which one will win her school’s talent show. With the help of Dad and her faithful dog Palio, and after several amusing mishaps, Katie finally chooses one talent that includes Palio.  – Description taken from this website where you can preorder the book.

Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton release small videos

Blake Shelton and Lady Antebellum have both released new ‘webisodes’ which they have put out for fans to watch.  Blake Shelton discusses his favorite six performers that he’s met in country music while Lady Antebellum’s latest “Webisode Wednesday” finds the trio being honored for their successful #1 hit “Need You Now.”  Watch Lady A’s video by clicking here and watch Blake Shelton’s by clicking here.

Halfway To Hazard to take a break

David Tolliver, ½ of the duo Halfway to Hazard has decided to take a break from the duo to concentrate on some personal and family issues.  Tolliver, who sometimes is called D-Tox, has the full support of his music partner Chad Warrix and his label StyleSonic/Picnic Hill Records.  All of the duo’s upcoming performances and appearances have been cancelled as a result.  The duo recently released their sophomore album digitally.  Look for a review of it in the coming days here at Roughstock.

Sugar Hill Records' Sarah Jarosz offers digital download of album for only 2 dollars today.

Roots and Bluegrass artist Sarah Jarosz's first Sugar Hill Records album, Songs Up In Her Head can be purchased for at Amazon's digital store for a low $1.99 price by clicking here.  Jarosz is up for a Grammy this year for best country instrumental.

Sarah Buxton Joins Trace and Martina on Shine All Night Tour

In a move that makes perfect sense given her Martina-like hit "Outside My Window," Sarah Buxton has joined the Trace Adkins and Martina McBride Shine All Night tour that is sponsored by Sunny Delight.

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