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New Faces: Alex Woodard

Posted Jul 1st 2008 10:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: San Diego, Calif.

Sounds Like: A young Tom Petty

Current Single: 'Beautiful Now'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Dig Him: Woodard started his entertainment career as a kid, with a small acting role on 'The Love Boat.' But his true love is music. This self-taught guitarist and pianist was named Singer/Songwriter of the Year at the LA Music Awards. His upcoming album focuses on the central message of getting older -- but not in a depressing way. For instance, its first single, 'Beautiful Now,' is about how women get even hotter after they have kids.

Watch Alex Woodard's 'Beautiful Now' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Jamey Johnson

Posted Jun 24th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Montgomery, Ala.

Sounds Like: Montgomery Gentry meets Travis Tritt

Current Single: 'In Color'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Dig Him: Ok, so he's not a brand new face, as we remember Johnson from his touching debut single, 'The Dollar,' back in 2006. But when he lost his first record deal, this talented tunesmith didn't throw in the towel. Instead he started writing more, penning huge hits like 'Ladies Love Country Boys' for Trace Adkins and 'Give It Away' for George Strait. He's now writing for himself again, and if the first single from his upcoming album is any indication, we think his second time around as a singer will be a charm.

Watch Jamey Johnson's 'In Color' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Carter's Chord

Posted Jun 17th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Members: Emily, Becky and Joanna Robertson

Hometown: Los Angeles

Current Single: 'Different Breed' [Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Dig 'Em: These sisters have come a long way since singing on Waylon Jennings' 1998 country album for kids. The singing-songwriting trio has wowed audiences with their delectable harmonies and impressive piano and guitar playing. Carter's Chord's debut album is being released today on all major online music outlets. The CD is a family affair, as it was co-produced by their dad and Toby Keith, and includes one song written by the woman who inspired the band's name -- their mom, Carter Robertson.

Watch Carter's Chord's 'Different Breed' video here.

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New Faces: Crystal Shawanda

Posted Jun 10th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Ontario, Canada

Sounds Like: Trisha Yearwood with a little more grit

Debut Single: 'You Can Let Go'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Love Her: Anyone who considers themselves a 'Daddy's Little Girl' will love Crystal's heartwarming debut single. 'You Can Let Go' chronicles a father-daughter relationship from the little girl's first bike ride to the father's death. It's the first song from this talented singer's upcoming CD, 'Dawn of a New Day' -- which is what Shawanda means in the Ojibwe language.

Watch Crystal Shawanda's 'You Can Let Go' video after the jump.

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New Faces: One Flew South

Posted Jun 3rd 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Members: Chris Roberts, Royal Reed and Eddie Bush

Sounds Like: Keith Urban meets the Eagles

Current Single: 'My Kind of Beautiful' [Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Dig Them: These guys are multi-instrumentalists, but it's their delectable harmonies that shine through on One Flew South's debut album, 'The Last of the Good Guys.' Their old-school country-rock style takes us back to the sounds of the Eagles, the Wings and even the Beach Boys -- but with a modern spin.

Watch One Flew South's 'My Kind of Beautiful' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Adam Gregory

Posted May 28th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta

Sounds Like: Tim McGraw with a rock edge

Current Single: 'Crazy Days'

Why We Love Him: The U.S. is finally starting to pick up on what Canadian country fans have known for years -- that Adam Gregory is a hit-maker. With a voice just as sexy as his looks, he has been a bright star on Canadian radio since he was just 15 years old. Now, at 22, Gregory finally makes his American radio debut with a song that would make any girl want to revisit their 'Crazy Days' -- just as long as he's along for the ride.

Watch Adam Gregory's 'Crazy Days' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Julianne Hough

Posted May 20th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah

Sounds Like: Kellie Pickler meets Pam Tillis

Current Single: 'That Song In My Head'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Love Her: This 'Dancing With the Stars' beauty has proved her talents stretch far beyond the ballroom, as she releases her impressive debut album today. The CD shows Julianne's depth as a recording artist, as it mixes fun, upbeat songs with heartfelt ballads . . . and just a touch of her sassy side.

Watch the 'That Song In My Head' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Emma Mae Jacob

Posted May 13th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Costa Mesa, Calif.

Sounds Like: Carrie Underwood meets Trisha Yearwood

Current Single: 'What If We Fly'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Love Her: With vocals that sound much more mature than her 16 years, this rising star has both a powerful set of pipes and a good head on her shoulders. "Of course I want to become famous and win awards," she told Country Weekly, "but to make people happy with my music is my main goal."

Watch the 'What If We Fly' video here.

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New Faces: James Otto

Posted May 6th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Benton City, Wash.

Sounds Like: Gary Allan meets Ronnie Milsap

Current Single: 'Just Got Started Lovin' You'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We're Lovin' Him: It's been a long, uphill climb for this soulful baritone, but his hard work has finally paid off. Otto stakes claim to the top of the singles charts this week with 'Just Got Started Lovin' You.' It's his first-ever No. 1 song and the first single off his critically acclaimed album, 'Sunset Man.'

Watch the 'Just Got Started Lovin' You' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Phil Stacey

Posted Apr 29th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Sounds Like: Keith Urban meets Michael McDonald

Debut Single: 'If You Didn't Love Me'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Love Him: It wasn't just 'American Idol' that launched this Navy officer to country stardom. Stacey accompanies his impressive vocal talents by playing piano, guitar, bass and drums. His self-titled debut album, which hits stores today, includes songs written by some of Nashville's most celebrated songwriters.

Watch the 'If You Didn't Love Me' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Sarah Johns

Posted Apr 22nd 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Pollard, KY

Sounds Like: Lee Ann Womack meets Kellie Pickler

Debut Single: 'The One in the Middle'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Love Her: Sarah wasn't allowed to listen to country music as a child, so this little rebel smuggled Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette tapes, which later influenced her own songwriting. After paying her dues singing in restaurants and cleaning tour buses, Sarah charmed country radio with her sassy debut single, 'The One in the Middle,' followed by her hilarious second single, 'He Hates Me.'

Watch 'The One in the Middle' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Lady Antebellum

Posted Apr 14th 2008 6:00PM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: (pictured, left to right) Charles Kelly - Augusta, Ga.; Hillary Scott - Nashville; Dave Haywood - Augusta, Ga.

Sounds Like: Lady Antebellum! With dual vocals by the soulful Kelly and angelic Scott, accompanied by the multi-instrumental talents of Haywood, this band sounds like no other.

Debut Single: 'Love Don't Live Here' [Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Love 'Em: These longtime friends make up what's dubbed the biggest 'buzz band' in Nashville right now, making a splash with their self-titled debut album . . . predicted to be one of the biggest country albums of the year. (They scored an ACM nod before it even came out!)

Watch the 'Love Don't Live Here' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Katie Armiger

Posted Apr 8th 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas

Sounds Like: A young Martina McBride

Current Single: 'Make Me Believe'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Love Her: Listen to her latest single,' Make Me Believe,' and you'll have a hard time believing this songbird is only 16-years-old! Katie's mature voice and introspective songwriting transcend her young years, as heard on her eponymous debut album.

Watch the 'Make Me Believe' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Luke Bryan

Posted Apr 1st 2008 8:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Leesburg, Georgia

Sounds Like: Tracy Lawrence meets Tim McGraw

Current Single: 'Country Man'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Love Him: After writing hits for Travis Tritt and Billy Currington, Nashville finally took notice that this handsome songwriter is also a helluva singer. His debut album, 'I'll Stay Me,' has already produced three big hits and scored him an ACM nomination for Top New Male Vocalist.

Watch Luke's 'We Rode in Trucks' video after the jump.

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New Faces: Laura Bryna

Posted Mar 25th 2008 10:00AM by The Boot Staff
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Hometown: Mount Airy, Maryland

Sounds Like: Lee Ann Womack meets Dolly Parton

Debut Single: 'Make A Wish'
[Buy it on iTunes]

Why We Love Her: This singer-songwriter's debut single was inspired by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a cause to which she dedicates much of her time. Bryna's younger brother was in a six-month coma following a brain aneurysm, so her frequent trips to the hospital showed her the joy that Make-A-Wish brings to critically ill children. Bryna's own wishes have come true with the release of her debut album, 'Trying to Be Me.'

Watch the 'Make A Wish' video after the jump.

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