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Posted on by Joe Salzone

MIRANDA LAMBERT is in a series of Ram Trucks commercials performing a song she wrote called “Roots and Wings”.  The commercials also feature still photos from her personal family collection, plus landscapes that are part of her life.

http://youtu.be/xyurxBtdofM

 

SHANIA TWAIN is releasing a CD / DVD package called “Shania:  Still the One:  Live From Vegas”.  It’s out March 3rd exclusively at Walmart, but you can preorder limited edition packages through her website at ShaniaTwain.com.

 

JASON ALDEAN and BRITTANY KERR threw themselves an engagement party last Saturday in Nashville.  There was champagne, cake, and around 100 guests, including LUKE BRYANand ERIC CHURCH.  However, there’s still no word on a wedding date.

You can check out photos at UsMagazine.com.

Bonus:  It’s not every day you see Jason Aldean without a hat.

 

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