“I think what sets Sarah apart so much is her outlook on life,” Katie tells the Boot. “I asked ‘how are you always happy and always up,’ and she said it was because she was unhappy at one point in her life and she looked up and decided that nothing was going to bring her down and she was not gonna deal with that anymore. That no matter what happened or what situation came up, whether her boyfriend broke up with her, or she lost everything, or whatever, that she was going to think positively on the situation and be genuinely happy for other people no matter what happens. Maybe that is why she is the way she is.”

And perhaps that positive attitude explains some of the inspiration behind the title track of Katie’s album. ‘Nice Girl,’ a song Sarah co-wrote, is a tongue-in-cheek tune about being sweet and keeping a smile on your face, even when life throws you unexpected curve balls. Katie says the song definitely describes Sarah’s personality, and adds that since working with her, she’s taken Sarah’s attitude to heart.

“I got some advice from Sarah from knowing her and writing with her so much, and it was mainly just be yourself,” says Katie. “I know every person says that, but if you’re not true to yourself and your music, and you’re not doing something you absolutely love, your fans can tell, and you’re never gonna be happy yourself.”

Although she’s learning to remain true to herself and to be fearless in her music endeavors, Katie admits she has her limits. She recently tweeted, “Somebody had me open up a box where a fake spider jumps onto your hand. I’m embarrassed to say I started crying. I. Hate. Spiders.”

Source: TheBoot.com

@BuxtonHughes is a family, a friendship, a songwriting team. We aren’t a full blown duo anymore, no. But still tearin it up in the studio!!

There is currently no new news on BH, but we would like to send a message out to Sarah and tell her to GET WELL SOON! We love you!

This unprecedented roster of international and local country music stars is headlined by US legendary superstar, ALAN JACKSON.

Alan will be joined by Miranda Lambert (US), Joe Nichols (US), Jack Ingram (US), Troy Cassar-Daley, Emerson Drive (Canada), The McClymonts, Buxton Hughes (US), Jasmine Rae, Russell Morris, O’Shea (US), Dean Brody (Canada), Jonah’s Road and many more.

There is also one more surprise guest artist to be announced.

Alan Jackson (US) has spent two decades at the top of country charts. Countless hits, including 34 #1s, Grammys and CMA awards have cemented his place as an icon of modern country music.

“With Alan’s first-ever Australian Tour having sold-out everywhere within an hour, we are very happy to be able to offer his Aussie fans this additional chance to catch him performing live!”, says CEO of Rob Potts Entertainment Edge, Rob Potts. “To get this many international stars on the one bill, for this one event, proves the strength of audiences here for quality country music.”

Buxton Hughes (US) has been a long time coming. Jedd Hughes and Sarah Buxton are two of the most talented singer/songwriters working today. Ex-pat Aussie Jedd and ‘Stupid Boy’ writer Sarah turned their friendship into a duo and are hard at work with their first single, ‘Big Blue Sky’, which already reached #1 on CMC last month.

“It’s been a huge thrill for me to see the audience for this event grow and the talent get better every year”, says CEO of Chugg Entertainment, Michael Chugg. “The move to the Hunter will make the festival more accessible to more music fans and establish this as a major date in every country music fan’s calendar. It’s an incredible line up this year, including the biggest country star in the world, Alan Jackson.”

“The CMC Rocks brand is now firmly established on the Australian Country and Roots Music scene. After three fantastic years at Thredbo the decision to move in 2011 to the Hunter Valley is extremely exciting for all the partners”, says General Manager, XYZnetworks Music Channels, Shaun James. “We continue to see audience numbers grow and line-ups strengthen – 2011 is no exception and CMC looks forward to another fantastic event.”

Australia’s premiere roots and country music festival, CMC ROCKS THE HUNTER 2011, will take place on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March in the luscious surrounds of Hope Estate* in The Hunter Valley, New South Wales.

Now in its fourth year, CMC ROCKS has a reputation for offering music fans mind-blowing line-ups not seen anywhere else in Australia, and has become a major fixture on the roots and country music festival calendar. Line-ups from previous years have included Taylor Swift, Gary Allan, SugarLand, Lee Kernaghan, John Butler Trio, The Waifs, Ian Moss and Kasey Chambers.

For the latest pre-sale offers be sure to sign up to the CMC mailing list before midnight Thursday 28 October. Tickets for CMC ROCKS THE HUNTER 2011 go on sale Wednesday 3 November at 9.00am from www.countrymusicchannel.com.au or call 1300 369 882.

For tickets, camping, travel and accommodation details go to www.countrymusicchannel.com.au.

CMC ROCKS THE HUNTER 2011

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER!

www.countrymusicchannel.com.au

SO SORRY (jedd’s fault) but we cant do the webcast afterall (jedd’s fault). Workin from a different studio today & forgot the (jedd’s fault) laptop with ustream/camera capabilities. Our thursday night tidings aren’t tidings at all! Don’t hate us. We love all of u & miss u.

Be sure to tune in NEXT Thursday at 7:00PM (CST) for BHTNT! Sarah & Jedd, it’s ok. We still love the two of you! ;)

2010 Keith Urban & Friends We’re All For The Hall Benefit Concert – Backstage And Audience
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Kevin Cronin, Rod Essig of CAA and Sarah Buxton talk backstage at the 2010 We’re All For The Hall benefit concert at the Bridgestone Arena on October 5, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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