Country music stars sure love Twitter! In this week’s edition of Top 10 Tweets, Brad Paisley pays tribute to Steve Jobs, Craig Morgan has as a slow day hunting, Jake Owen hits the water and Justin Moore has an interesting morning. Here are our picks for the Top 10 Country Tweets Of The Week.

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/cmorganmusic.

Craig Morgan – CMorganMusic: Hunting is slow in IL

Brad Paisley – BradPaisley: I am glad I get to live in the world Steve Jobs enhanced.

Taylor Swift – TaylorSwift13: I got to say ‘peace up, A-town down’ in atlanta then @UsherRaymondIV came out and sang ‘Yeah!’ with me. I’m thinking ‘is this real life?’

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Brett Eldredge – BrettEldredge: I don’t know where Hootie is, but I found his Blowfish! #fb Continue Reading

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Big Kenny photo courtesy of Bigger Picture Group.

Big Kenny will release The Quiet Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy: The Whole Experience Deluxe Edition, a new multimedia experience of his 2009 release, on October 11. The Whole Experience will include Big Kenny’s original album, remastered with new transitions, as well as a 15-page digital booklet and 40-minute sing-a-long video album.

Big Kenny enlisted the help of good friend and visual artist Ric Stultz to aid in the creation of The Whole Experience. Ric recreated original paintings for each song which are featured with lyrics and note for each track in the digital booklet. “I love the place I am when I’m sitting there writing a song,” Big Kenny said. “and I hope with this release to bring my fans a little closer to it.” Continue Reading

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John Rich photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Nashville.

Congratulations to Big & Rich‘s John Rich and his wife, Joan, who welcomed son Colt Daniel on Thursday, Sept. 29, reports People magazine. John made the announcement via Twitter.

“He’s a real “Son of a Gun!,” said John of his 7 lbs., 14 oz. baby boy. “VERY proud!!” Continue Reading

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Bradley Gaskin photo courtesy of Columbia Nashville.

It wasn’t long ago that singer and songwriter Bradley Gaskin of Duck Springs, AL, was hanging drywall. He would spend his lunch break writing songs on pieces of sheetrock paper. At the urging of his wife, Bradley uploaded some of his songs to MySpace, where they were heard by country singer and Celebrity Apprentice contestant John Rich’s development company. Bradley was invited to perform at the “Get Rich Talent Search” and he won the competition! John later brought him to Sony’s Columbia Nashville label, where he signed a record deal last February.

“Mr. Bartender,” his self-penned debut single, sounds like a timeless country classic. In the song, Bradley asks the bartender for a shot to relieve his heartache. With a strong baritone, this singer to watch crafts his own brand of new classic country, distilled through his honky-tonk heroes like Keith Whitley, Merle Haggard and George Jones, to name a few.

Bradley’s video for “Mr. Bartender” just made its debut on VEVO and we have it here for you to watch now. Keep your eye out for the “celebrity” bartender at the end!

Leave a comment below and tell us what you think of Bradley!

For more about Bradley Gaskin visit his official website »

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THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE -- 7UP Finale Part 2: Sweet Victory -- Pictured: (l-r) Donald Trump, John Rich -- Photo by: Heidi Gutman/NBC.

It came down to Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, telling John Rich and actress Marlee Matlin that it was the closest finale in Celebrity Apprentice history before “The Donald” named John this year’s Celebrity Apprentice. John won $250,000 for his charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, bringing his total for the hospital to over one million dollars. Click HERE to see our gallery of John’s Top Celebrity Apprentice Moments! Continue Reading

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John Rich photo by Frank Ockenfels, courtesy of Warner Bros. Nashville.

John Rich has made it to the final two on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice and is in prime position to take the trophy right out from under Marlee Matlin. While John and his cowboy ways are making noise in the big city, he’s not the first country star to do well on Donald Trump’s hit reality show. Trace Adkins came in second in 2008 and Clint Black finished fifth a year later. Trace isn’t surprised at how well John has performed on the show this far.

“I knew John would excel in that situation, and he has,” Trace told The Associated Press. “I think it’s John’s to win, actually. I think he’s got the best shot of anybody, from what I’ve seen.”

The contestants play to win money for their charities of choice by being project manager. It’s a volatile position to be in, as the project manager for the losing team usually takes the brunt of the blame and is often in danger of hearing Donald’s infamous phrase “You’re fired” directed at them. John has won both tasks he has led as a project manager. Continue Reading

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A quiet Sunday night took a wild turn as reports of Osama bin Laden’s death spread like wildfire.   Then, a little bit after 11 p.m. ET, President Barack Obama addressed the nation to confirm the report.  President Obama outlined that U.S. Special Forces had killed bin Laden early Sunday morning at a compound located in a small town in Northern Pakistan.  The President described a successful, targeted operation that ended with bin Laden’s body in the possession of the troops that executed the mission. Bin Laden’s death comes just months before the 10-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that he claimed responsibility for.

As the news of bin Laden’s death spread, country stars reacted with a flood of messages on Twitter.  Here are just a few:

reba: So proud of our President and our military!

DierksBentley: God Bless our troops and their families… thank you for the sacrifices you all make for our freedoms and our Country. what a great moment.

BradPaisley: If you see someone in a military uniform tomorrow, for heaven’s sake give them a hug. Or a drink. Or a new car.

saraevansmusic: So proud of our American soldiers for the incredible job they did in taking out Bin Laden! Praise the Lord! Thank you!

darrylworley: Thank God! I knew this day would come. I have never been so happy to hear the news of someones death.

blakeshelton: Sorry if this seems disrespectful but I’m so glad that piece absolute #### Osama is dead..

johnrich: Ya’ll wanna know who got fired? OSAMA.

leannrimes: Omg, Bin Laden!!! Blessings to our troops and a bit of peace for our country and those who lost loved one’s in 9/11.

joebonsall: Now Osama knows what it is like to get fried alive… God bless our military… I hope it hurt like HELL!! Keyword being HELL!!

billycurrington: this news is awesome !

juliannehough: Justice has been done

thompsonsquare: GOD BLESS AMERICA! This is a great day.

sarahbuxton: God BLESS those soldiers who carried out this mission successfully! What a bunch of bad asses. America, America, God shed his grace on thee!

TheJoshThompson: God Bless the U.S.A! I hope the news is true.

billyraycyrus: Just saw the news! OSAMA BIN LADEN is dead !!! How crazy is that ! Only in my life could i be at FT Hood on the night this happened …

steelmagnolia11: Osama Bin Laden is dead! Wow.. Watching news now.

joshgracin: Great Night for the USA…. Great Night for the families of 9/11…. Big step toward the preservation of humanity.

jamesotto: I wondered if this day would ever come. Did y’all think we’d ever here this amazing news?

Leave us a comment and let us know how you felt when you heard the news.

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Country music stars sure love Twitter! Here at GAC, we follow them too. This week, John Rich steals Donald Trump’s slippers, the Oak Ridge Boys remember the late, great Mel McDaniel, Ashton Shepherd and her husband Roland enjoy some beach time before heading to Las Vegas for the ACM Awards and more. Here are our picks for the Top 10 Country Tweets Of The Week.

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/johnrich.

John Rich:   @johnrich    MR.TRUMP! I Kidnapped your slippers! 1MILL for their safe return to your multi-billion dollar feet!  JR 

Justin Moore:  @JustinColeMoore    Ok…traces new song “just fishin” is what country music is all about. Badass!!! Wow

Brett Eldredge:  @bretteldredge    I think I saw Steven Segal in the airport.. Or was that just a dude with a pony tail & a hawaian shirt..Ah screw it, I’ll just say its Segal

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/taylorswift13.

Taylor Swift:  @taylorswift13    I can’t believe we get to play at the O2 in London tonight! I’m so excited, I’m wearing my beloved panda sweater.

Oak Ridge Boys:  @oakridgeboys    Mel McDaniel always told us how he once worked in a gas station and would fill up @DUANEALLEN ‘s car… RIP MEL… Stand UP… Testify!

Martina McBride:  @martinamcbride    13 yrs ago God brought a special angel to us.She is kind,caring, funny,talented,& beautiful from the inside out. Happy Birthday sweet Emma.

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/DierksBentley.

Dierks Bentley:  @DierksBentley    hmmmmm….

Kellie Pickler:  @kelliepickler    I am so sick of city life and traffic…ready to move back to the country. Continue Reading

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Country music stars sure love Twitter! Here at GAC, we follow them too. This week, Kenny Chesney kicks off his 2011 Goin’ Coastal Tour, Kellie Pickler feels the morning after pain, post-St. Patrick’s Day and Steel Magnolia finds they have a famous follower. Here are our picks for the Top 10 Country Tweets Of The Week.

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/kennychesney.

Kenny Chesney:  @kennychesney    kickin it off

Martina McBride:  @martinamcbride    Been on vacation a week. Have “baby bump” Not pregnant. If it’s twins I’m naming them “Mai Tai” and “French Fry”.

Danny Gokey:  @dannygokey    Top Tip Of The Week: When going through airport customs & u are asked “do you have any firearms with you?” do not reply “what do you need?”

Sarah Darling:  @SarahDarling    My grandparents are adorable! They call me every time they hear me on the radio. So sweet.

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/blakeshelton.

Blake Shelton:  @blakeshelton    Ya see!!! I can be a manger too!!! 

Steel Magnolia:  @steelmagnolia11    Just went to follow @DwightYoakam and realized he’s already following us! Made my day! I’m such a HUGE fan!! Xo Meg Continue Reading

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Country music stars sure love Twitter! Here at GAC, we follow them too. This week, Taylor Swift hearts Norway,  John Rich gives a “Celebrity Apprentice” update, Martina McBride is truly blessed — and Blake Shelton prays for his liver. Here are our picks for the Top 10 Country Tweets Of The Week.

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/taylorswift13.

Taylor Swift:  @taylorswift13    Norway! Where have you been all my life?!?! It’s freezing and beautiful. Can’t feel my hands.

Jimmy Wayne:  @JimmyWayne    One thing to remember as an adult: don’t share your bday party w/a 5 yr olds. Guess who gets the shaft?

Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus:  @JayDeMarcus    Interviews and more interviews.. Never thought I’d have to talk so much about Bieber’s hair!!! Wow.

Blake Shelton:  @blakeshelton   I now a lay me down to sleep I pray my lord my liver to “act-like-this-night-never-happened”…

Martina McBride:   @martinamcbride    Having a glass of bubbly and watching Frasier with my husband. It’s been a great night. Kids are happy. Lots of laughs. I have been blessed.

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/juliannehough.

Julianne Hough:  @juliannehough    So I’m trying new ways to stay in shape… This one is highly unfashionable… But man is it a workout! Continue Reading

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