ZAC BROWN BAND – on top of their show at the JQH on Saturday, and the chance to win tickets every morning this week Wakin’ Up w/ The Wolf… there’s more good news about ZBB: Their next TWO albums could come out as early as this year! Fresh off winning the Best Country Album Grammy for Uncaged, front man Zac Brown says ZBB plan to release an acoustic collection, as well as a new full-length studio album in 2013.  

BLAKE SHELTON – ‘s new album Based on a True Story lands March 26th. Blake appeared this morning (Monday) on NBC's Today show to announce the title and release date for the project, which will include his new single “Sure Be Cool If You Did.” He said, “I had some time off in January and kind of reflected on last year and the way this one is starting with the new single… I try not to think too hard about this stuff, because once I start thinking about stuff, I tend to screw it up.” FYI: The album release will coincide w/ the next season of the Voice, which begins March 25^th on KY3. 

MIRANDA LAMBERT - might have met her next duet partner at the Grammy Awards. Pop star Alicia Keys says that even though she doesn't do a lot of collaborations, 'Ran is on her short list. She tells Entertainment Tonight, "We were this close in the dressing room and I just told her how much I love [her and husband Blake Shelton] and how incredible she is and how beautiful her voice is, so we'll see."