Shania, Brad, Willie + More Help Rock Band Go Country

AC/DC once said, "It's a long way to the top if you want to rock 'n' roll." The same holds true for those who want to play country music -- and it takes lot of practice! But not everyone dreams of going note-for-note on a face-melting guitar solo by Brad Paisley, or taking the call when Shania Twain needs someone to sing in her place. Still, basements and game rooms all across the nation have (for better or worse) been filling up with the sound of aspiring musicians giving it their best effort.

This week marks the release of what might be called the "country star starter kit" (groupies not included). The popular Rock Band video game franchise has introduced their Country Track Pack for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and 3, and Wii gaming systems. It's the first Rock Band game focused exclusively on country music, and features 21 tracks from Shania and Brad, plus Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean and Kenny Rogers, among others.

Thirteen of the on-disc tracks are brand new to the Rock Band platform and will be exclusive to the Rock Band Country Track Pack disc for a limited time before joining the Rock Band Music Store as downloadable content, including music from Keith Urban, Martina McBride, Montgomery Gentry, Sara Evans and more.

Earlier this year, a Toby Keith Track Pack was released, joining the introductory 'Going Country' five-pack which became available late last year. More than 700 tracks are currently available in the Rock Band music catalogue.

One more accessory that isn't included: earplugs.