Jamey Johnson plays the part
Monday, August 23, 2010 – Playing the Part, the lead single from Jamey Johnson's forthcoming 25-song double album "The Guitar Song," will be available Tuesday for download at iTunes as part of their weekly countdown program to the album release on Sept. 14.
Starting tomorrow, a new track from the album will be available for purchase through iTunes each Tuesday leading up to street date. By purchasing countdown tracks, consumers will have the total amount spent deducted from the album price on street date.
iTunes will also have a series of weekly podcasts featuring Johnson talking about select tracks from the album beginning Aug. 24. Go to Johnson's web site to see all tracks included in the countdown program.
More news for Jamey Johnson
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- 10/09/24: Johnson gears up with "Midnight Gasoline"
- 10/02/24: Johnson signs with Warner
- 05/14/22: Johnson joins Opry
- 03/19/22: Opry invites Johnson to join; he says yes
- 01/12/21: Johnson, Houser announce Country Cadillac Tour
- 10/22/12: Jamey Johnson slates fall tour
- 10/16/12: Aldean, Johnson release new music
CD reviews for Jamey Johnson
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