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Crystal Shawanda - Cut By Cut

Read some of the interesting things RCA newcomer Crystal Shawanda had to say about the tracks of her new album "Dawn of A New Day."
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Crystal Shawanda - Dawn of A New Day

Country music often speaks to the human condtion and that's exactly what Crystal Shawanda's RCA Records debut does.  Not only that, "Dawn of A New Day" announces the arrival of an artist worthy of any accolades she may receive. Yup, it's that good.
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Justin Moore - Back That Thing Up

Since Wyclef Jean and Kenny Rodgers collaborated in 2000, we've seen Nelly and Tim McGraw, then Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson collide for better and worse. No collaboration is needed for Justin Moore's attempt at Country-rap with "Back That Thing Up." Is it any good?
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Joey + Rory - Cheater, Cheater

One of the best things to happen on CMT's can you duet was for Joey + Rory to make it as far as they did. With a pure country voice, Joey wowed the judges and the audience while Rory's songwriting and guitar playing equally impressed them.
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Chad Brock - Redneck In The White House

Chad Brock scored a couple of Top 5 hits between 1999 and 2001 but he decided to sign on as a Tampa area country radio morning show host. Now trying to get back in country radio, Chad has released a topical single but will it be taken seriously or is this just despar
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In Case You Missed It

With all the new music that is endlessly coming out this time of year, it's only natural for someone to miss getting around to reading about a new release or two. Here's a rundown of our latest reviews.
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Trace Adkins - Muddy Water

  Trace Adkins has strung together a medley of hits since his first album came out thirteen years ago. In that time Adkins has released his fair share of songs that weren't all that memorable or quickly came and gone from the minds of radio listeners. "Muddy Water" is the first single from his upco
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On The Charts: August 13

Heidi Newfield lead the pack of new releases at country radio this week with her solo debut "What Am I Waiting For" landing at #2 on the country chart while Keith Anderson's "C'mon" landed third. Sugarland continued to lead the pack with "Love on the Inside."
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Exclusive: Crystal Shawanda Interview

With her debut album set to be released on August 19, 2008, Crystal Shawanda recently took the time to sit down and talk with Roughstock's Matt Bjorke. Topics discussed ranged from her admiration for people like Wynonna Judd and Tina Turner to what country music and the fans mean to her.