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Waylon Jennings’ Family to Honor His Legacy by Releasing New Music
This week marked the 10th anniversary of Waylon Jennings‘ death, and in celebration of his life and career, his family announced plans to release an album of unreleased material. ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Final Recordings’ will be released sometime this year.
Nashville Songwriter Danny Morrison Dies
Dozens of country music legends are undoubtedly saddened by the passing of songwriter Danny Morrison. The Nashville native died on Tuesday at the age of 67, after suffering a heart attack.
Randy Travis Arrest Video Released by Police
Video of Randy Travis‘s Feb. 6 arrest for suspicion of public intoxication has been released by the police who answered the call in Sanger, Texas. The footage shows a cooperative, albeit shocked, country legend being questioned and handcuffed before being driven back to the police station.
Woman Arrested for Trespassing at Kenny Chesney’s Tennessee Home
Kenny Chesney had an unexpected visitor at his Nashville area home on Wednesday morning. A woman claiming to have a relationship with the singer was arrested after 2AM when authorities found her smoking and drinking wine near his pool.
Daily Roundup: Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith + More
Two country stars had less that nice things to say about a couple of Grammy performances. Natalie Maines and Miranda Lambert both sounded off on Twitter, and one took aim at another very popular country artist. Read about that, the new Johnny Cash museum and Toby Keith‘s retirement in today’s Daily Roundup.
Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines Takes Jab at Jason Aldean
That old saying, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” must have fallen on deaf ears at the Natalie Maines household. The Dixie Chicks vocalist rode a storm of criticism on her own Twitter page after cracking a joke at Jason Aldean‘s expense during the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
Mel Tillis Receives National Medal of Arts From President Obama
Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis was amongst eight recipients of the President Obama’s National Medal of the Arts on Monday. The 79- year-old accepted the honor from the president in the East Room of the White House.
Johnny Cash Museum to Open in Nashville This Summer
Friends and family members of country legend Johnny Cash were on hand Wednesday morning to announce an 18,000 square foot museum honoring the life and career of the “Man in Black.” No exact date of the grand opening was announced for the downtown Nashville installation.
Daily Roundup: Taylor Swift, Kenny Rogers + More
One of the hottest books of the year is becoming one of the hottest movies of the year, featuring one of the hottest soundtracks of the year. Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert‘s inclusion on ‘The Hunger Games’ soundtrack is just one of the big stories in today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup. Kenny Rogers is also making waves, and over a dozen artists shared their most memorable Valentine’s Day st
Kellie Pickler Discusses Mom, Dad and Others Who Inspired ‘100 Proof’
Perhaps as much as any country artist, Kellie Pickler shares the details of her oft-tortured personal life with her fans and critics. On previous albums, she sang about her mother (‘I Wonder’) and an ex-boyfriend (‘Best Days of Your Life’). Unlike, say Taylor Swift, Pickler isn’t afraid to name names, but for the most part that’s because the “names” are related to her.
Thompson Square Avoid Getting Hurt in New Video for ‘Glass’
Very little happens during the video for Thomspson Square‘s new song ‘Glass,’ but subtle movements and reactions go a long way. The recently-released clip is heavy on close-ups of the married country duo and full of dark, fragile emotion.
Blake Shelton Struggles to Add Team Members During Monday’s Episode of ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton begged, pleaded and insulted his fellow coaches to woo contestants during Monday night’s (Feb. 13) episode of ‘The Voice‘ on NBC. He added three new team members, including Erin Willett, a 22-year-old from Gaithersburg, Md.