{"id":1317339,"date":"2019-12-19T09:22:45","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T16:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/?p=1815675"},"modified":"2019-12-19T09:22:45","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T16:22:45","slug":"cmt-certified-december-picks-from-cmt-staffers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/music-news\/cmt-certified-december-picks-from-cmt-staffers\/","title":{"rendered":"CMT Certified: December Picks from CMT Staffers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:ao:image:cmt.com:684970?width=1200&amp;height=675&amp;.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/author\/bonaguroa\/\" title=\"Posts by Alison Bonaguro\" rel=\"author\">Alison Bonaguro<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"date\"><br \/>\n48m ago<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/5gmX2cQQhCKoiQB7GQzaXX\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Welcome to the second edition of CMT Certified. This is our monthly playlist \u2014 hand-picked and certified fresh \u2014 from the music lovers at CMT. Keep reading to find out why these 23 songs made our list this month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leslie Fram <\/strong><br \/>Music &amp; Talent<\/p>\n<p>Carly Pearce<br \/><em>\u201cIt Won\u2019t Always Be Like This\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cCarly\u2019s vocals are so intimate and make you feel something. This is another amazing song coming out on CP2 in 2020!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/1DCkyoe9EfvqD0YDfl2qMI\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Payton Smith<br \/><em>\u201c92\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cPayton Smith was born in 2000 yet captures the essence of 90\u2019s country as if he were part of the scene\u2019! I\u2019ll be singing this for weeks!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/41syE52PlKbWcI2LGGGn4m\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Alison Bonaguro<\/strong><br \/>Editorial<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Rhett<br \/><em>\u201cRemember You Young\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cOh hey, Thomas Rhett. Thanks for reading my mind at every high school reunion I\u2019ve ever been to. This song captures exactly how I feel when I look into the eyes of everyone I grew up with. They all still look 16 to me. And I\u2019m hoping that they still see the same in me.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3LK6wDkhbTyg8GhJidU9oC\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Riley Green<br \/><em>\u201cNumbers on the Cars\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cI hope that when I am older and my memories are starting to slip, that I have something I cling to as much as Riley Green\u2019s grandfather does in this song. For him, it\u2019s NASCAR. For me, it will probably be country music. I imagine I will always know all the words to all the songs. And even if I ain\u2019t all there, I hope I have a grandkid who will stop by with tickets to a show.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5FADPyUfn5zjcXGcbdEFrK\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Cody Alan<\/strong><br \/>CMT Radio Live<\/p>\n<p>Matt Stell<br \/><em>\u201cEverywhere But On\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cHot off his No. 1 breakthrough hit \u2018Prayed For You\u2019, Matt Stell brings his follow-up single, \u2018Everywhere But On\u2019. While the subject is familiar \u2014 lost love \u2014 Matt\u2019s pure voice and the sing along lyrical melody are the makings of another smash.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0ifYeH4gNXEyba41xr3I1w\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Adam Hambrick<br \/><em>\u201cWhat Christmas Means to Me\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cThis is an awesome take on the Stevie Wonder holiday classic. Adam Hambrick, one of Nashville\u2019s fresh new voices, delivers the perfect punch of country-meets-Motown vibes.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2WBfmxOXnDxcm7sZOE5dSE\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Ali Marszalkowski<\/strong><br \/>Public Relations<\/p>\n<p>Kacey Musgraves ft. Troye Sivan<br \/><em>\u201cGlittery\u201d\t<\/em><br \/>\u201cI\u2019ve had this warm, festive duet on repeat this month since watching <em>A Very Kacey Christmas Show<\/em>. This year belonged to Kacey and with this being her first release since <em>Golden Hour<\/em>, I just can\u2019t get enough. Plus, Christmas music \u2014 no better reason needed to give it a listen!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4dFtIGQBrYjiskk7fN5Wmx\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aubrie Sellers<br \/><em>\u201cFar From Home\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cThis one hits you hard! It\u2019s definitely a more vulnerable, moody side to her music from the typical garage-rock vibe, but it\u2019s a touching song and a theme everyone can relate to: trying to find your place in the world. I\u2019m pumped for her new album and to see her live when she joins Tanya Tucker on some of the CMT Next Women of Country tour stops next year!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/38HUiJF7rOvdozjekcLHQh\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Quinn Brown<\/strong><br \/>Hot 20<\/p>\n<p>Kacey Musgraves with Zooey Deschanel<br \/><em>\u201cMele Kalikimaka\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cLeave it to Kacey to curate this great new holiday album and match the perfect singers with these timeless classics. Zooey\u2019s voice was made for that song and makes you hope for a She &amp; Him &amp; Her album.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/04mhhxg9fNzKSY1yNWr5FZ\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Michael Nau<br \/><em>\u201cHoops\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cVeteran indie folker (Cotton Jones, Page France) embraces pedal steel and proves the Mason-Dixon line runs through Maryland.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5AuTmQwPgdgF340ASEGKRo\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Craig Shelburne<\/strong><br \/>Editorial<\/p>\n<p>Ingrid Andress<br \/><em>\u201cMore Hearts Than Mine\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cBringing around a boyfriend or girlfriend for the first time is a significant step, especially if the romance fizzles like Champagne on January 2. This thoughtful ballad beautifully captures that daring decision to introduce someone special, knowing it could go either way \u2014 and that a breakup affects everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0LcspVKJxhEQQSvVMiTPWz\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Carly Pearce and Lee Brice<br \/><em>\u201cI Hope You\u2019re Happy Now\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cGrieving a failed relationship is one of the hardest things go through, but when you finally do get past it, the decision to wish the other person well is a momentous one. Carly Pearce and Lee Brice bring out the best of this engaging melody, and I prefer this sentiment so much more than \u2019Hey, let\u2019s be friends.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/1iiehnBysGi59zXYXIuKQD\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Melissa Goldberg<\/strong><br \/>Digital &amp; Social<\/p>\n<p>Lady Antebellum<br \/><em>\u201cWhat If I Never Get Over You\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cThis song may be about a relationship between people, but after recently losing my best fur-friend this song absolutely got me in the feels. It says all the things I\u2019ve felt and that\u2019s both crushing and beautiful at the same time. I love this tune for giving me that.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0qkdE1C0ufnUISKwhg8Wh6\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Lauryn Snapp\t<\/strong><br \/>CMT Radio\t<\/p>\n<p>Little Big Town<br \/><em>\u201cSugar Coat\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cSugar Coat\u2019s chorus might be my favorite chorus of 2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0ceWHs5GpHrOOpHcYRzQMp\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Blake Shelton<br \/><em>\u201cNobody But You\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cBecause how could you not love this tune?\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5M8goiFYynmNxhueYW6grR\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jordan Hatton<br \/>Music &amp; Talent<\/p>\n<p>Harper Grae<br \/><em>\u201cWanna Wear a Dress\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cHarper consistently puts out strong songs with relatable messages. This song is no different.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/35C98YUEnMZSeuW1FMlKiS\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Brooklyn Gould-Bradbury\t<\/strong><br \/>Music &amp; Talent\t<\/p>\n<p>The Steeldrivers<br \/><em>\u201cBad For You\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cIt\u2019s been too long since we\u2019ve had amazing new music from the Steeldrivers, and they never disappoint!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5hbpNswa4m4rcBuWuN8vTQ\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marcus King<br \/><em>\u201cOne Day She\u2019s Here\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4cId7Hs9lVNUVxvdm6Zw97\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Stacey Cato<\/strong><br \/>Music &amp; Talent<\/p>\n<p>Morgan Wallen<br \/><em>\u201cCover Me Up\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cI passionately believe Morgan is one of the strongest artists\/vocalists in music today \u2014 both he and this song are the definition of modern country. If you haven\u2019t heard this already, you\u2019re welcome and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/47yypFbq6fu3yUvFoaf2UN\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Emily Hackett<br \/><em>\u201cEasy\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cTotally love this woman and this song \u2013 every note and every word have been thoughtfully cared for and placed exactly where they need to be. Emily is the real deal.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/6ZGP9spJ5VZI0qb1ugSmVx\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Katrina Lothamer<\/strong><br \/>Music &amp; Talent<\/p>\n<p>Bre Kennedy<br \/><em>\u201cJealous of Birds\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cI recently had the chance to hear Bre Kennedy live and was blown away by her vocals and songs. Her music has amazing harmonies and a peaceful vibe.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/6nuoNN62XI74sF1MehARgZ\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Emily Weisband<br \/><em>\u201cMixed Emotions\u201d<\/em><br \/>\u201cGreat song, even better songwriting. An amazing pop artist right out of Nashville.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/60rpM4mSzjQcJr68a5dzOr\">open.spotify.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"> <\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Paul Cauthen<br \/>\u201c<em>Holy Ghost Fire<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"author\">\n<div class=\"description\"> Alison makes her living loving country music. She&#8217;s based in Chicago, but she&#8217;s always leaving her heart in Nashville. <\/div>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/alisonbonaguro\" target=\"_BLANK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@alisonbonaguro<\/a> <\/div>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/1815675\/cmt-certified-december-picks-from-cmt-staffers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: CMT News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Alison Bonaguro 48m ago Embedded from open.spotify.com. Welcome to the second edition of CMT Certified. This is our monthly playlist \u2014 hand-picked and certified fresh \u2014 from the music lovers at CMT. Keep reading to find out why these 23 songs made our list this month. Leslie Fram Music &amp; Talent Carly Pearce\u201cIt Won\u2019t [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1317339","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-music-news"},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-14 17:38:08","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"KSKE Ski Country","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1317339","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1317339"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1317339\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1317339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1317339"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1317339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}