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Pistol Annies Draw From Real Life, Marriage for New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 25 May 2013 04:08:58 +0000

Pistol Annies have just released their second album, titled ‘Annie Up,’ and in a new interview, the critically acclaimed country music trio talk about how their real lives helped shape the music they’ve made this time around. “This album is about right now,” Miranda Lambert tells the Tennessean. “When we were doing the first record, [...]

Hank Williams, Jr. Announces 2013 Summer Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:47 +0000

The legendary Hank Williams, Jr. has announced a summer run of concert dates in support of his most recent album, ‘Old School, New Rules,’ which he released last July. The tour will kick off on June 8 in Minnesota and run through September 14, when it wraps up in Biloxi, Miss. The singer — whose [...]

Ronnie Dunn Shares New Song, 'Peace Love and Country Music'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:30:12 +0000

Ronnie Dunn has taken to sampling new songs in progress for his fans, and from the sound of it, his latest one is a potential hit in the making. The former Brooks and Dunn singer shared a new song titled ‘Peace Love and Country Music’ via Souncloud recently, and from the glowing comments he’s been [...]

Jake Owen Rips His Pants Onstage

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:33:13 +0000

Jake Owen is nothing if not creative and able to think on the fly — and with his fly down. The singer ripped his pants while performing onstage in Charleston, S.C. on May 17. It was quite eventful, since he admitted via Twitter that he had gone commando and therefore had to improvise, using his [...]

Blake Shelton, Original Judges to Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'

Christina Vinson — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:49 +0000

Blake Shelton will return to the living rooms of millions for a fifth season of NBC's popular reality singing competition, 'The Voice.' Viewers can rest assured that the comedic country crooner will be sitting back in that big red chair, offering his humor and wisdom to contestant hopefuls come fall.

David Nail, 'Whatever She's Got' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:45:34 +0000

‘Whatever She’s Got’ represents a new sound — and new look — for David Nail. The ‘Let It Rain’ singer previously relied on a strong voice and bittersweet lyrics to work songs up the charts. The new track is pop-friendly and not nearly as deep. Toward the end, ‘Whatever She’s Got’ becomes a little boy-bandish, [...]

Tim McGraw Empowers Fan Fighting Cancer With Heartfelt Kiss

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:57 +0000

Country music superstar Tim McGraw thrilled a fan who is battling cancer by acknowledging her at his concert in Burgettstown, Penn. this past Saturday night (May 18). The photo showing the singer giving Shirlene Borsos a tender kiss on the head has since become a viral internet sensation.

Eric Church Is 'In the Process' for His Next Album

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:17 +0000

If you’ve seen Eric Church lately, you may have noticed that he’s grown his beard out a little bit more than usual. That’s not because he’s gotten lazy abut shaving — it turns out the beard is part of the musician’s process for his next album. In a press release from Capitol Records, Church says [...]

Taylor Swift Fan Arrested for Trespassing Near Her Rhode Island Home

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:53 +0000

Given all the publicity and media attention that Taylor Swift got for plunking down $17 million in cash for a sprawling, beachfront mansion in Rhode Island last month, it's no surprise than an obsessed fan scouted the location in hopes of making her acquaintance.

John Rich, Wynonna Judd + More Team Up for St. Jude Benefit Show

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:00:23 +0000

John Rich, who won his season of 'Celebrity Apprentice' in 2011 while competing to benefit St. Jude, is a consummate and constant do-gooder. The country star will perform alongside Wynonna Judd and his Big & Rich band mate Big Kenny at an upcoming all-star event called St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends.

Carrie Underwood Pranks Hunter Hayes at His Last Blown Away Tour Show

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:21 +0000

Hot young country newcomer Hunter Hayes got the opportunity of a lifetime when he opened up for superstar Carrie Underwood on her Blown Away Tour this year. He wrapped up his dates with Underwood at a performance in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on May 18 -- but she wasn't going to let him get away without a proper sendoff, pulling an onstage prank that really got his goat.

Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' Gets the PS22 Kids Choir Treatment

Megan Pacella — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:30 +0000

At PS22 in Staten Island, a chorus of mega-talented 5th graders earns a music credit by putting on their own renditions of hit songs. Led by their instructor, piano player Gregg Breinberg, the adolescent kiddos have sang songs by everyone from Katy Perry to Adele to our own country music gem Carrie Underwood. Recently, PS22 gave Underwood's 'Blown Away' the special treatment.

Taylor Swift Earns a Spot on Maxim's Hot 100 List

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:50:48 +0000

It looks like pop-country superstar Taylor Swift is not only one of the hottest women in country music. She’s also one of the hottest women, period… …At least according to Maxim’s new Hot 100 List. The 23-year-old singer-songwriter claimed a spot on this year’s list alongside stars like Katy Perry, Beyonce and Miley Cyrus. Swift [...]

Taylor Swift Admits a 'Cruise' Obsession, Mourns George Jones in Billboard

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:31 +0000

One woman pop country juggernaut Taylor Swift is an unstoppable force in today's music business, not just in country, but cutting across genres. She's performing at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards, where she's also nominated, and she spoke to the publication in advance of the show to share her highs and lows of the last year.

Oklahoma's Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:30:11 +0000

Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.

Dierks Bentley Says Third Baby Was 'Kinda Planned, Kinda Unplanned'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:10 +0000

Dierks Bentley, with decidedly shorter hair, spoke to a Jacksonville radio station during an appreciation event for the military and revealed how his wife Cassidy let him know that their third bundle of joy was on the way. The pregnancy, according to Bentley, was sort of a surprise, but not really.

Chris Young Doesn't Feel Pressure When It Comes to Fourth Album

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:55:09 +0000

With a string of No. 1 singles – ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘You’ from 2011′s ‘Neon,’ and ‘Gettin’ You Home,’ ‘The Man I Want to Be’ and ‘Voices,’ from 2009′s ‘The Man I Want to Be’– there are expectations surrounding Chris Young‘s upcoming fourth album. But as for pressure? Pft. He’s feeling none of that. “Feeling like I [...]

Luke Bryan's 'Just a Sip' Video Brings the Ultimate Spring Break Party

Megan Pacella — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:02:55 +0000

Nothing gets you in the spirit of summer quite like seeing thousands of college kids hanging out at the beach during Spring Break. Beaches, beer and bathing suits -- what else do you need? Nothing! That's why Luke Bryan used Spring Break footage to capture the ultimate party-time summer vibe in his new 'Just a Sip' video.

Toby Keith Reacts to 'Devastating' Tornado in Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:02 +0000

Country superstar Toby Keith called in to Anderson Cooper’s talk show on CNN Monday night (May 20) to talk about the deadly tornado that struck his hometown of Moore, Okla. earlier in the day. The storm tore through the community and wreaked havoc, striking two elementary schools and leaving behind a death toll of at [...]

Sugarland Singer Jennifer Nettles Recording a Solo Album

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:45 +0000

Sugarland went on hiatus last year so singer Jennifer Nettles could get ready for the birth of her son, and now she's back to work -- but not with her partner, Kristian Bush. Nettles has revealed that she is currently working on her first solo album.