Country Pack DLC
Filed under: DLC News / Tags: dierks-bentley, miranda-lambert, brooks-and-dunn, brad-paisley, dixie-chicks, pack, country, 1990s, 2000s / 32 comments
Are we about to change our name to Country Band? Have we all been kidnapped and trucked off to Nashville? Not quite. But if you think you hate country music, we urge you to check out this week's DLC pack. Twangy or not, these tracks rock; and feature five of the biggest acts in modern country. If that's not enough, we can promise that at least one of the songs is almost a country "Painkiller" in difficulty level.
The Dixie Chicks made all kinds of hit records before they became more famous for a certain run-in with a certain soon-to-be ex-President. Though never a single, "Sin Wagon" comes from their mega-platinum album Fly and is their full-tilt bluegrass stomper, with the most daredevil banjo playing (mapped to guitar) ever to appear in our game. Be ready for some serious speed on this one!
Brad Paisley is known as one of the hottest guitarists in modern country—in fact, his latest album is mostly instrumental—but "Mud on the Tires" is one of his early breakthrough hits. This one has it all—a sweet old-fashioned verse, stomping rock chorus, and lots of neat little guitar fills.
If your tastes run to southern rock, Brooks & Dunn's "Hillbilly Deluxe" is up your alley: How can you not love a song that mentions Lynyrd Skynyrd, NASCAR and Tasty Freeze in the first verse? These guys are officially the second-biggest selling duo in recorded history—behind only Simon & Garfunkel, who have a few years on them.
Texas spitfire Miranda Lambert first got famous out of a TV competition (which she didn't even win), but don't hold that against her: Anyone who's recently been dumped will love "Gunpowder & Lead," which can stand alongside any Rock Band tracks for pure attitude.
If you want something more traditional, try Dierks Bentley, a Merle Haggard/Buck Owens disciple whose "Free & Easy" has the feel of wide-open spaces, put across with steel guitar, banjo and sweet harmonies.
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The songs in Rock Band are only the beginning. Each week we'll be rolling out more downloadable songs, essential tracks (and sometimes whole albums) from every era of rock history. Check the Rock Band website to find out what's new.
Tracks will usually sell for $1.99 each; with three-pack specials costing $5.49. (On the Xbox 360, that's 160 Microsoft Points per track and 440 per three-pack). Occasional special or discounted tracks may cost a dollar more or less.
Downloadable content for the Xbox 360 is available through the XBOX LIVE marketplace. Downloads for the PLAYSTATION 3 version of Rock Band are available through the PLAYSTATION Network Store. In each case, the songs are downloaded onto your hard drive.
If you're playing solo, you can start rocking right away. For head-to-head or multiplayer online, all players will need to download the song.
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Comments
kirklin...
ARE ANY NEW SONGS COMING OUT FOR WII ROCKBAND 2? IF SO I WOULD LIKE
.Gives You Hell by the all american rejects
and
Through The Fire And Flames by Dragonforce
Monday, April 13, 2009
ROCKY_ROAD...
Hey guys I'm still waiting for ya'll to put these songs on the Wii DLC List. Brad is awesome that and of course Brooks & Dunn Hillbilly deluxe (also featured as one of Guitar Hero World Tour's DLC Song) But Country is my ALL TIME fav.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
AssassinYCO...
I not a big country fan, but I love the idea. I think all the chicken pickers out there will rock the house down with ALL the country song that will come out for Rock Band.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
ETW420...
These songs are good but here are some that I myself really want on the game
Honkytonk Badonkadonk by Trace Adkins
She's Country by Jason Aldean
Hicktown by Jason Aldean
Life Is A Highway by Rascal Flatts
Start A Band (featuring Keith Urban) by Brad Paisley
Young by Kenny Chesney
Beer For My Horses by Toby Keith
I Wanna Talk About Me by Toby Keith
Holler Back by The Lost Trailers
Country Man by Luke Bryan
All My Friends Say by Luke Bryan
Put A Girl In It by Brooks & Dunn
Loud by Big & Rich
Redneck Yacht Club by Craig Morgan
Feel That Fire by Dierks Bentley
Pickin' Wildflowers by Keith Anderson
You Look Good In My Shirt by Keith Urban
One In Every Crowd by Montgomery Gentry
Fred Bear by Ted Nugent
and last but not least Nine Lives (Feat. Def Leppard) by Tim McGraw
I think thats enough requests for a HUGE country pack, something that I'd love for my upcoming birthday....ple- ase!- haha.
Monday, February 23, 2009
RMB...
The above songs are great for Rock Band, but I would like to see Garth Brooks make his grand entrance into the music genre of video games. April 12th is coming sooner than what most think...
Thursday, January 29, 2009
baldsak...
more songs by the outlaws. for the wii.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
baldsak...
Need songs for the wii.... come on it ****s getting all the songs last.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
M17rikjames...
All summer long and Shes everything need to be on there
Monday, January 26, 2009
baldsak...
Need more country, thair is so much classic rock and other stuff but not inuff country. come on.....you know you what too...
Thanks.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Nighthawk70...
More Country! Thanks for breaking the mold.
Monday, January 12, 2009
giddy lee...
I like country but I want some actual Wii music stores
Saturday, January 10, 2009
DSSultan...
Jan9, 2009. Still no store data for the Wii... anytime guys...
Friday, January 9, 2009
docnasty77...
I've waited a long time for country songs on Rock band. Hopefully, we'll be able to play some Hank Jr or David Allen Coe before too long. "Ticks" by Brad Paisley, as well as almost anything by Alabama would be welcomed by me as well
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
DJJP09...
Please tell me...how do you download/purcha- se- for Wii? The cover says "20 Bonus songs to download" But how? And there are others I would like to purchase.
Friday, January 2, 2009
PaLooseCannon...
We need more girl singing songs!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
billnchristy07...
yea when will we be able to download sonds on the wii
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
sharp58...
When Will DLC tracks be available for the Wii?
Sunday, December 28, 2008
erne18...
I think the country DLC is awesome! As said before, if you don't like it don't buy it! Can't wait for more songs, it's a nice change to the game. Hopefully Harmonix will team up with CMT and come out with a game of country songs....It's a nice change...we still need some more STP and Pearl Jam though!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
TheDorf...
jdmonc3:
You can't download to PS2. The PS2 lacks that capability. Sorry.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
jdmonc3...
Can someone please tell me how to download the new country hits with PS2?
Saturday, December 27, 2008
marty13...
How do I download to my wii. when I try to connect to the music store all I get it this message "No Rock Bank Music Store Data Found". I can download songs from my Guitar Hero music store just fine. HELP I can't figure it out
Friday, December 26, 2008
abc123unmegrrl...
to melnjohn05:
because the xbox 360 is better
Thursday, December 25, 2008
SoggyBottomBoy09...
About time...I have a ton of friends i've already told about the Country Pack and we had a ball playing this weekend...I think it's great that Harmonix and MTV Games is releasing country songs which catches the attention of a whole other genre of people that love music.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
addymac_...
I think its awesome. If there were to be a country music game from harmonix/cmt?? I would buy it in a heartbeat anlong with a whole lot more people too. Those of you who dislike the country songs DON'T BUY THEM.... I think alot of people would be suprised at what rate a "Country Band" would sell. Really suprised. Wait and see.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Kimberly001...
Thanks for the Country Pack it added a nice mix to the songs
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Vedicardi...
how do i shot web
Friday, December 19, 2008
Tacomaster22...
its rockband not countryband!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
tpenley...
can u d l for wii if so how and where?? i am new
Friday, December 19, 2008
tpenley...
how do you download?
Friday, December 19, 2008
melnjohn05...
anyone know what time it will be ready to go? I just checked and they are not on there yet.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Ahnxlazyman...
Xbox's Download release day is Tuesday, and with Playstation, they do it on thursdays.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
melnjohn05...
Why does dl content come out on xbox before playstation every time?
Monday, December 15, 2008