CLUTTERED CORNER

Brandon Rhyder's new look and his new CD are featured in the video above. We've got another cool video for you, too -- Bri Bagwell's song, "Whiskey Tears" in the Cluttered Corner at www.BestInTexasOnline.com.

WEDDING BELLS WILL BE RINGIN’
Congratulations to Eli Young Band's James Young and his longtime girlfriend Abby Setzler, who will tie the knot this Saturday!

OTHER EYB NEWS
Eli Young Band earned three nominations for the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards. The band earned nominations for Single Of The Year and Song Of The Year for their PLATINUM-plus smash “Crazy Girl,” which was also named Billboard’s #1 Country Song of 2011. The band also received a nomination for Vocal Group of The Year.

In March, EYB will take a break from their “Keep On Dreamin’” tour to fly to the land down under for two weeks as the sole support for the Tim McGraw and Faith Hill nationwide Australian tour. Upon returning to the U.S, EYB will make a stop in Vegas on April 1 for the ACM Awards prior to resuming their scheduled dates for the “Keep On Dreamin' Tour.” The band will headline in 23 cities nationwide before the tour comes to a close in Las Vegas, NV on April 28.

MIRANDA GETS HER OWN ACM NOMS
Congrats also to Miranda Lambert for getting two Academy of Country Music Award nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year! Her hubby Blake Shelton was also nominated in a couple of categories including Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year! Way to go ya’ll!

ROGER RAY LEAVIN’ THE STRAGGLERS
BIG News from Roger Ray! He’s leaving Jason Boland & the Stragglers after playing with them for 13 years! He will join Casey James to support his debut record which will be released March 20. Roger said on Facebook, “Having been with Jason for 13 years (since day one) this has been an extremely tough decision for me, but I'm ready for a change. I hope everyone understands there is absolutely no bitterness here ... I'm just making this move in anticipation of something different and exciting. You only live once! Thanks to Jason, the band, the crew, and the management for all they've done to make my life a blessed and charmed one through all the years.” Good luck Roger!

WADE’S BEHIND THE SCENES
Wade Bowen has a new video for his single "Saturday Night" coming soon! meanwhile check out the Behind The Scenes for the video shoot here: http://youtu.be/7m2oRlmR_Ng

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