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Indie music label Little Dog just released a brand new music video of Adam Hood’s newest hit single “Different Groove”.

Now I must confess I didn’t even know of Adam Hood till now, but I really love this song.

It’s one of the great things I love about running this website: helps me discover more and more independent country music singers that I didn’t even know of.

Little Dog a record label is dedicated to an independent music spirit, operating outside the control and influence of the majors.

If you enjoyed this music, why not purchase “Different Groove” from Little Dog’s website… and help keep alive the indie music spirit.

Country music’s dear old man, Willie Nelson, is still going strong and is on the road again… with performances planned all the way through September.

If you’re looking to join Willie Nelson at one of his live performances, you can find all upcoming events on his official website.

There is also an on-going Pre-Sale for the Casper Events Center performance scheduled for August 24, 2008. The Pre-Sale enables Willie Nelson’s official Fan Club members to reserve their seats of choice, before the sale goes to the general public.

This Pre-Sale will be over today June 26th at 5:00PM MDT, so hurry to get your great seats before they go on-sale to the public!

If you are not a Club Luck member yet, you can join fro the website to get access to this upcoming Pre-Sale and much much more!

It’s 2:30am here in Accra, Ghana, where I live. For some reason, I can’t sleep so I’ve had to open up my MacBook and start writing. Here are some interesting country news I’m seeing around the web this early morning:

Reckless Kelly, Mark Chesnutt Among Independent Releases: Reckless Kelly and hitmaker Mark Chesnutt are among the artists releasing new albums this week on independent record labels.

Jessica Simpson Appearing on The View: Jessica Simpson will be discussing her move to country music during an appearance Wednesday (June 25) on ABC’s The View.

Ricky Skaggs Records Bluegrass Versions of His Country Hits: Ricky Skaggs has recorded bluegrass versions of his best-known country hits for The High Notes, a new album to be sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Country Stores.

Rissi Palmer Joins IMG Models: Country singer Rissi Palmer has signed a deal with IMG Models, home to models such as Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum, Selma Blair and Mischa Barton.

CMA Songwriters Series Continues in New York City: The CMA Songwriters series will return to New York City, beginning with a concert at Joe’s Pub on July 17.

Trace Adkins Named Honorary Chair of Food Allergy Walk: Trace Adkins will serve as the national honorary chair of the 2008 Walk for Food Allergy event which will be held in 26 cities in the fall, as well as online.

This year country music lovers have seen the release of quite a number of music albums. What’s your pick of the best country music albums release so far this year?

Sure, I have my own list, which I’ll share someday. But for now let’s hear what’s on a real professional’s list.

Craig Shelburne of Country Music Television (CMT) recently wrote an article listing his list for the year thus far. Here is a short quote from the article:

We’re about halfway through the year, so before I dive into another pile of new CDs, I’m moving a big ol’ stack to the file cabinet — except for these 10 albums released earlier this year, which I’d recommend to music fans with an adventurous ear. I have noted one of my favorite tracks from each selection, in case you want to download some tunes.

And finally, here is Craig Shelburne’s list of the 10 new country music albums worth checking out (album title in bold, and label in bracket):

1. Matthew Barber, Ghost Notes (Outside Music)
2. Hayes Carll, Trouble in Mind (Lost Highway)
3. Kathleen Edwards, Asking For Flowers (Rounder)
4. Griffin House, Flying Upside Down (Nettwerk)
5. Lady Antebellum, Lady Antebellum (Capitol Nashville)
6. Shelby Lynne, Just a Little Lovin’ (Lost Highway)
7. Kathy Mattea, Coal (Captain Potato)
8. Tift Merritt, Another Country (Fantasy)
9. Justin Rutledge, Man Descending (Six Shooter)
10. The Weepies, Hideaway (Nettwerk)

What do you think of these country music albums? Do you have your own pick of 10 new country music albums worth checking out? Why don’t you share them with us?

As you probably know Canadian country singer Shania Twain is currently going through such a hard time with her marriage.

She’s even issued a public message to her fans out there on her official website about having separated from her husband.

Today I found this great video on Youtube of the very early days of Shania Twain.

I’m talking really, early Shania here: her first USA single, working the Nashville scene and learning to line dance. How does this grab you?

Thank you Shania Twain, for the music. Wish you all the best.

After several months of procrastination, I’m finally here (well, almost here) with this new website - Hit Country Music Cafe. What is this? What am I really here to do?

Hit Country Music Cafe is a traditional website and blog. The blog section will feature the latest news and information about your favorite country musicians and bands, whereas the website will be a listing of complete discographies of the greatest country musicians.

The great thing about this new website is that all music listings will feature not just lyrics (like most music sites do), but you’ll also get music video and audio that you can play back instantly in this website, along with tips on where to get free downloads legally.

Let’s get started now.