June 12, 2012
Free CD Tuesday: Josh Turner, NOW That’s What I Call Country, and Eden’s Edge
UPDATE: The winners have been selected and this contest is now closed. Thanks for entering!
It's Free CD Tuesday! On Tuesdays, you see, new releases come out. And we're going to give some away to you.
We've got three releases from Universal Music this week:
Josh Turner -- Punching Bag: The follow-up to 2010’s Haywire, which yielded the No. 1 hits “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “All Over Me,” Punching Bag represents Josh in fighting shape. Throughout 11 songs, he bobs and weaves like a champ, exhibiting new range in both his voice and his songwriting. He penned eight of the record’s 11 tracks, including the rollicking title song that, he says, set the tone for the entire project.
Ironically, the up-and-at-’em tune was inspired by a particularly down day for the singer. “I’ve learned that songs come to you in various ways, from all different angles,” he says. “Nothing was going my way that day and I felt like I was up against the world. When I got home, my wife Jennifer and I were talking about things that happened and I said, ‘You know, I just feel like a punching bag, like life is beating me up.’” Pound for pound, it may be Josh’s most ambitious and confident record to date.
NOW That’s What I Call Country Vol 5: This country CD is a rollicking good time. With tracks like “Red Solo Cup” Toby Keith, “Drink In My Hand” Eric Church, and "Crazy Girl” Eli Young Band, it was made for roadtrips.
The two-CD pack also includes songs from Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, and many more. It's a CD that any country fan should have on regular rotation.
Perhaps your dad needs this for Father's Day?
Eden’s Edge -- Eden’s Edge: Three talented young musicians from Arkansas -- Hannah Blaylock, Dean Berner, and Cherrill Green -- make their debut on Big Machine Records with a vibrant sound that honors country music's roots while creatively pushing the envelope with their seasoned musicianship, dazzling harmonies, and insightful songwriting.
"We've found or have written music that moves us and inspires us," said Blaylock. "We just trust that the music will speak for itself. You do what you do and hope people will love it and can connect with it because our first love -- as much as we love playing and writing music -- our first love is inspiring others through music."
Do you want a free CD? Fill out the form below. Please also tell us in the comments section below which CD you're interested in. We will draw three winners -- one for each CD.
We will pick winners on Tuesday at 3 p.m., so check your email then to see if you won. The CD will be mailed to the winners.
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jsrip, anonymous:
I would be most interested in the Edens Edge CD.
I just picked up a copy of the NOW That’s What I Call Country Vol 5 CD - it is EXCELLENT!
Your friend, Jack Ripple
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veronicarabago, anonymous:
this is awesome! I would totally love to get now thats what I call music or josh tuner (i just love his deep sexy voice)
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Ms Cath, anonymous:
I'm confused, the CD contest states winner will be notified on June 11 - today is the 13th and I just received newsletter announcing contest. Please help!
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Shannon Sutlief, staff:
Ms Cath, on the entry form above, it says winner will be notified June 19. I'm not sure where you saw the June 11 deadline, but rest assured you still have time to enter the contest. Good luck!
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andrewroots, anonymous:
I would love the NOW, vol 5!
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cjap2009, anonymous:
I'm interested in NOW That’s What I Call Country
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Sarah Blaskovich, staff:
Ms Cath, I just noticed where you saw the June 11 date, and it's been fixed. Thanks for letting us know!
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bdgilbert1289, anonymous:
I would love now that's what I. Call. Country thanks
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