Jerrod Niemann, 'Shinin' On Me' Video

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Jeremy Cowart"And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring / But today, the sun, shinin' on me"

Jerrod Niemann's infectious new single, "Shinin' On Me," is about living in the moment and concentrating on the positive, no matter how many negatives come your way. The song's video, making its world premiere right here on The Boot, brings to life the upbeat lyrics. Filmed at Family Wash, a restaurant and music venue in East Nashville, the clip shows two very different scenes but just a few feet apart: one stressed-out businessman sitting alone outside the restaurant, while Jerrod, his band and buddies are inside having a great time. When the rain starts to pour, will their two worlds collide? Watch below to find out.

"The video for 'Shinin' On Me' is meant to show you that you don't have to let the storms of life ruin your day," the country star tells The Boot.Continue reading Jerrod Niemann, 'Shinin' On Me' Video -- Exclusive Premiere

The Band Perry, 'Postcard From Paris' Video

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Video: "Postcard From Paris"

Why We Love It: The Perry siblings may not have been able to travel to Paris for their latest video, but New Orleans' French Quarter proved the next best thing. Lead singer Kimberly Perry looks to be the victim of a stalker in the clever clip, but there's an interesting twist toward the end.Continue reading The Band Perry, 'Postcard From Paris' Video

Zac Brown Band, 'The Wind' -- Song Premiere

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Atlantic/ROARThe new Zac Brown Band album Uncaged will hit stores July 10, showing what frontman Zac calls "powerful chemistry that's developed by living, traveling and working as a band." It also showcases unparalleled musicianship, as heard in the toe-tapping, infectious first single from the project, "The Wind."

"'The Wind' is a barn-burnin', bluegrass tunContinue reading Zac Brown Band, 'The Wind' -- Song Premieree off this record," says Zac of the tune, which he and the band co-wrote with Wyatt Durrette and Levi Lowrey. "It's probably the most country song we've ever done."
Listen to the world premiere of "The Wind" below!

Listen to "The Wind"

Kristen Bell, Toby Keith: CMT Awards Are 'Wide Open'

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Getty Images for CMTThe CMT Music Awards are only hours away, but while many of the artists are undoubtedly battling a case of the nerves right now, the show's two co-hosts -- Toby Keith and Kristen Bell -- are cool as cucumbers.

"It's not as scripted," Toby explains. "You can just kind of hang out. We've got some guidelines to go by, but it's wide open."

"I am a country music fan," Kristen adds. "I've presented at a variety of country music awards shows in the past because I am a fan. I don't know how I got here. They invited me, and I squealed! I obviously said yes. I'd never been to Nashville before, so I'm very excited."Continue reading Kristen Bell, Toby Keith: CMT Awards Are 'Wide Open'

More election facts: Best GOP year since '66, or '56, or '38, or '28 ...

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Historical notes about Tuesday's red wave:




1. Ron Johnson’s 52% was the best performance by a Republican Senate candidate in Wisconsin since, brace yourself … 1956.



2. Johnson will be only the second Republican to serve in the Senate from Wisconsin since the Kennedy Administration, the third since Joe McCarthy, and the fourth since the 1930s.



3. Republicans gained two U.S. House seats in Wisconsin for the first time since 1966.



4. I couldn’t find any other time in the last 50 years that one party in Wisconsin has gained or lost three seats in Congress. It happened Tuesday when Republicans picked up two U.S. House seats and a Senate seat.



5. According to the Wisconsin GOP, the 14 state Assembly seats the party gained is the most since 1938. (We warned you on election day to remember 1938). The four state Senate seats the party gained is the most since 1980.



These additional factoids come from UW-Madison political science chair John Coleman:



1. Republicans nationally have their most state legislative seats since 1928 (about 3,920, with some still too close to call; that’s 53% of all the legislative seats in the country).



2. Republicans gained 19 state legislative chambers across the country, with four additional chambers still up in the air but potential pickups.



3. Democrats now control only 38% of the state legislative seats in the Midwest; their worst since 1956.



4. The GOP gain of 680 legislative seats nationally (across lower and upper houses) was the most by either party since 1966.



5. Republicans will control at least 55 chambers, their most since 1952.



6. Democrats gained seats in only one state lower chamber (Delaware) and five upper chambers (Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania).



7. In the battle for Congress, 49 Democratic House incumbents and only two Republican incumbents were defeated. An additional 14 open seats held by Democrats were picked up by Republicans; only one open seat flipped from Republican to Democrat.



8. Wisconsin's Russ Feingold was one of only two incumbent Democrats in the Senate to be defeated along with Arkansas' Blanche Lincoln; no GOP senators lost. Four open seats in the Senate switched from Democrat to Republican.

More election facts: Best GOP year since '66, or '56, or '38, or '28 ...

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Historical notes about Tuesday's red wave:




1. Ron Johnson’s 52% was the best performance by a Republican Senate candidate in Wisconsin since, brace yourself … 1956.



2. Johnson will be only the second Republican to serve in the Senate from Wisconsin since the Kennedy Administration, the third since Joe McCarthy, and the fourth since the 1930s.



3. Republicans gained two U.S. House seats in Wisconsin for the first time since 1966.



4. I couldn’t find any other time in the last 50 years that one party in Wisconsin has gained or lost three seats in Congress. It happened Tuesday when Republicans picked up two U.S. House seats and a Senate seat.



5. According to the Wisconsin GOP, the 14 state Assembly seats the party gained is the most since 1938. (We warned you on election day to remember 1938). The four state Senate seats the party gained is the most since 1980.



These additional factoids come from UW-Madison political science chair John Coleman:



1. Republicans nationally have their most state legislative seats since 1928 (about 3,920, with some still too close to call; that’s 53% of all the legislative seats in the country).



2. Republicans gained 19 state legislative chambers across the country, with four additional chambers still up in the air but potential pickups.



3. Democrats now control only 38% of the state legislative seats in the Midwest; their worst since 1956.



4. The GOP gain of 680 legislative seats nationally (across lower and upper houses) was the most by either party since 1966.



5. Republicans will control at least 55 chambers, their most since 1952.



6. Democrats gained seats in only one state lower chamber (Delaware) and five upper chambers (Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania).



7. In the battle for Congress, 49 Democratic House incumbents and only two Republican incumbents were defeated. An additional 14 open seats held by Democrats were picked up by Republicans; only one open seat flipped from Republican to Democrat.



8. Wisconsin's Russ Feingold was one of only two incumbent Democrats in the Senate to be defeated along with Arkansas' Blanche Lincoln; no GOP senators lost. Four open seats in the Senate switched from Democrat to Republican.

As 2012 comes to a close...

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What a year!  I left my job and started a new one...cut off loose ends, made new friends... and was finally able to go back to college after a year off. I learned so much about friends, family, love and hard work and I can proudly admit that I've grown so much as a person.  2012 has been a year full of closing doors but even more so: opening windows.  Next year is going to be even better: I'll be continuing with school and working. I'll also be starting in my editor position at my college campus newspaper. I'll even be moving out into my own place. 2012 was a year of learning how to balance time and priorities, how to be a little more patient, and most of all: how to put myself first and not let anything get in my way. Here's to 2013: bring it on! As for resolutions? Next year I just want to take life by the wheel and truly take control of my life and my decisions. It's time to be a big girl and put a dent in the world. What are your resolutions?