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Keith Anderson is going under the knife. Sadly, he will have to cancel all is shows in January and February due to vocal cord surgery.

Get well soon Keith!

MINOR SURGERY FOR KEITH ANDERSON

Following doctor’s orders for complete vocal rest, Columbia Nashville recording artist Keith Anderson is canceling his tour dates for the remainder of January and the month of February. Anderson will undergo minor vocal cord surgery at Vanderbilt Medical Center later this month to correct a problem that – while not painful – did necessitate the cancellation of a few dates in 2008.
“I’m grateful to be able to take this time off during the dead of winter, a typically slower time on the touring schedule,” Anderson said. “I certainly look forward to hitting it full throttle in March.”

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We had no idea that John Rich had a new single out, but thanks to Cowboy Troy, we know that he does. The song is called “Another You” and it is the first single of his upcoming solo album.

John Rich has a lot going on for him these days. Not only does he have a new single out, but his show ‘Gone Country 3‘ premieres this Saturday on CMT. Be sure to check out the premiere at 8pm.

After much speculation about the name of Keith Urban’s upcoming album, we finally have an answer. It is not ‘Born To Love’ like many us thought. The name of the album is ‘Defying Gravity’. We are already in love with his single ‘Sweet Thing’ and can’t wait to hear the rest of the album.

All the rumors can finally be put to rest, as Keith Urban has given his forthcoming March 31st CD release a name.  “Defying Gravity” will feature Keith’s 18th Top 10 single “Sweet Thing.”

“I’ve always approached making records as a journey where I just have to let myself go,” said Urban.  “If the conditions are just right the music will reflect the mood and feeling of where I am in my life.”

“Defying Gravity comes from the lyrics of a song on the album and it just struck me at the time as a phrase that really defined the joyous, optimistic and uplifting spirit that seemed to show itself while making the album.”

2009 is shaping up to be a busy one for Urban.  This May will mark the launch of his “Escape Together World Tour,” which will visit fifty-eight cities across North America.  Urban will team with a different touring partner in each city, including superstars Sugarland and Taylor Swift, as well as Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, The Zac Brown Band and Dierks Bentley.

It’s a big night for country stars. Not only is Blake Shelton going to be on Jimmy Kimmel, but Lady Antebellum will also be on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. We can’t wait to watch!

Be sure to turn into Jimmy Kimmel tonight at 12:05am on ABC to catch Blake Shelton perform.

We didn’t get a chance to post this video yesterday, but here is Little Big Town’s countdown video.

We love the build up to their tour!

Check out the video below. Darius Rucker chatted with CNNs Denise Quan about being the first African American to get a #1 country record since 1983.

So here it is; Rascal Flatts new single ‘Here Comes Goodbye’, the first track from their upcoming album, ‘Unstoppable’, set to be released April 7.

We told you earlier this week about Chris Sligh, the American Idol album who co-wrote to song alongside Clint Lagerberg.

Check it out below! What do you think?

The Lost Trailers have rerecorded their hit song ‘Holler Back’ with a nod to Superbowl XLIII. The song has already been customized for 60 different college and professional football teams. Starting Sunday, February 1 at 5pm more then 600 radio stations and in 175 countries will be playing a special Superbowl version.

Be sure to check out their new single ” “How ‘Bout You Don’t.”

Little Big Town has 5 days to go until their tour starts. Check out their latest video below.