Billy Dukes
Lauren Alaina Saddened by the Death of Her Dog, Bella
Lauren Alaina is mourning today as her Pomeranian, Bella, has died. The 17-year-old singer tweeted the sad news Thursday afternoon.
Kenny Chesney to Drop New Album in June
Within weeks of beginning the Brothers of the Sun Tour, Kenny Chesney will have a new album for sale in stores nationwide and at digital retailers. A press release confirms that the still-untitled project will be released on June 19, just 17 days after his first date with co-headliner Tim McGraw.
Miranda Lambert Breaks Down in Emotional New ‘Over You’ Video
It’d be best to have a few tissues handy before watching this new video for Miranda Lambert‘s current hit song, ‘Over You.’ The country singer hinted in a behind-the-scenes clip that her emotions were raw before and during the filming. A number of personal losses were still casting their shadow, and if the tears she sheds aren’t real, she should head to Hollywood.
Daily Roundup: Sugarland, Kenny Chesney + More
After saying they’d be taking it easy in 2012, Sugarland announced a full slate of tour dates today. Kenny Chesney also confirmed that he’d be part of a pretty special concert, one night after paying tribute to the Boss on late night television. Read about these stories, plus see how country music reacted to news of the Monkees singer Davy Jones’ death in the Taste of Country Daily Roundup.
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Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus Announces That He’s Having a Boy
Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus and his wife Allison will be adding a baby boy to their family this summer. The singer made the announcement on Twitter yesterday (Feb. 28), just one month after telling fans that they were expecting.
Daily Roundup: Trace Adkins, Lauren Alaina + More
Trace Adkins lead an interesting day of country music headlines. Much like Carrie Underwood last week, the singer finally learned how to use Twitter, and his first posts were revealing… to say the least. Lauren Alaina also made a big announcement this afternoon, and Miranda Lambert took fans behind the scenes of the video for her new song ‘Over You.’
Randy Montana’s Wife Gives Birth to a Baby Girl
Randy Montana and his wife Montgomery Lee became first-time parents on Monday, after welcoming a baby girl. Sullivan Mae Montana was born weighting 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring in at just over 19 inches long. Everyone is happy and healthy.
Craig Morgan, ‘This Ole Boy’ – Album Review
Craig Morgan‘s discography includes songs as wild and redneck as ‘Bonfire’ and ‘International Harvester,’ and as sobering as ‘Almost Home’ and ‘Tough.’ On his new album ‘This Ole Boy,’ the singer never reaches those extremes, turning in his most centered project to date.
Trace Adkins Tweets Picture of Bare Butt Before Surgery
Trace Adkins has taken control of his Twitter page and given fans — well, female fans — a treat with a picture of his barely-covered backside before he laid down to have some kidney stones removed. “@ Vanderbilt having kidney stones busted. No big deal,” Adkins posted with a barely suitable for work photo late Tuesday morning.
Craig Morgan Worries That a Little-Known Holiday Could Hurt ‘This Ole Boy’ Album Sales
Releasing an album is a major undertaking, so you’d think someone would take a look at a calendar to be sure there isn’t anything strange standing in the way of an artist and a great first week of sales. Craig Morgan appears to be worried that ‘World Sleeping Day’ could hurt today’s (Feb. 28) release of ‘This Ole Boy.’
Blake Shelton Rounds Out His ‘The Voice’ Team With Country Singer Adley Stump and the Sultry Lex Land
The blind auditions came to a close during Monday night’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ as Blake Shelton added the final two members to Team Blake. The very nervous Lex Land and country newbie Adley Stump will join him when the battle rounds begin next week.
Daily Roundup: Taylor Swift, George Strait + More
The boy who Taylor Swift invited to the ACM Awards responded via video today. He’s fighting cancer and had invited Swift to prom last week. George Strait is also sick, but thankfully things don’t seem to be nearly as dire — although he did have to do something almost unheard of to his fans.