Haitian Cruise Controversy

We have, by now, all heard of the devastation in Haiti due to the earthquake, and now dealing with the thousands that are dead, or just fighting to survive. Which is why I was surprised to hear that Royal Caribbean Cruises have continued their vacation stops on the beaches of Haiti. On Sunday morning the luxury cruise ship docked on the beach of Haiti just miles from the devastation. Guests played on jet skis and were served fruity cocktails. Some passengers were offended that they were brought there, and stated their anger on social networking sites. A spokesperson from Royal Caribbean says they are needed to continue their stops there because of the economic impact they have on the country. The company leases the beach from Haiti, and the guests go shopping at the craft markets, bringing an income to the country. The also say that the cruise ship can be used to bring supplies to the rescue workers.

What do you think? Should Royal continue their stops at Haiti right now?

Wii and NetFlix Join Together

Nintendo Wii has just announced that it is teaming up with NetFlix to allow instant viewing of movies and tv shows over the internet. Wii is the last of the 3 current consoles to join up, right now you can view NetFlix on a Sony Playstation 3, and an X-Box 360. Customers with a broadband connection and a subscription to NetFlix will be able to take advantage of the service. While they have not released a date of when this will go into effect it will be soon.

Tim McGraw Takes To The Big Screen Again

Tim Mcgraw is about to start filming on his latest movie called 'Love Don't Let
me down'. The movie also stars Gwyneth Paltrow, and about a young singer-songwriter who teams up with a washed up singer. They work together on getting her career back on track but run into problems along the way. Filming is said to continue thru spring.

Alan Jackson To Release New Album

Alan Jackson is set to release his 18th album called, "Freight Train" on March 30th. This new album has 12 new songs which includes his latest single called, "It's Just That Way". He also got a little help from Lee Ann Womack on one of the tracks.

Trace Adkins To Switch Labels

He's one tall good-looking drink o' water, Mr Trace Adkins just announced that he will be switching recording labels. Adkins who has been under the same label since he started in the business will be switching from Capital Records to Show-Dog Universal. Show-Dog Universal is a label that just joined together in December and was originally created by Toby Keith. Adkins says that he got to know Keith while they were touring last summer and share the same goals. Keith says he is looking forward to working with Adkins. Currently Trace Adkins is touring with Martina Mcbride.

Upcoming Country Album Releases

These albums will be available very soon, I recommend pickin them up when you can...

Jan 12th
Waylon Jennings

Jan 26th
Lady Antebellum- Need You Now (You definitely need this album!)

Feb 9th
Josh Turner- Haywire (features "Why Don't We Just Dance")

March 9th
Gary Allan- Get Off On The Pain (Features "Today")

Blake Shelton To Release New Album

I'm so excited for the new music that is on the way from Blake Shelton. He is set to release a new value priced album on March 2 called "HillBilly Bone" which will feature 6 new songs. HillBilly Bone is the first single that has been released off the album and it features the sexy deep voice of Trace Adkins. His last studio album was released in 2008 called 'Startin Fires'.