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What Music Video Is This Picture From?
Do you recognize this adorable strawberry blonde? Obviously, she’s not the singer of this early 2000s country music video. The man in the photo she’s clutching close to her heart isn’t singing either, but his haircut provides a clue as to the setting for the clip. This ballad by a California-born country hitmaker went all the way to No. 1 when it was released.
Cutest Pets in Country Music
Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum has a puppy that looks like a living teddy bear. Jake Owen has two slobbery bulldogs. Who’s to say that one is cuter than the other, however? You can make that decision on your own at the end of this list of the cutest pets in country music.
Kip Moore Shares Story Behind ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck’ – Video Exclusive
Kip Moore‘s first gold single almost never happened. The singer — whose debut album ‘Up All Night’ is in stores April 24 — explains that he and songwriter Dan Couch were finished writing for the day, but pulled out the guitars again to write ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck.’ Hear him tell the whole entertaining story in the video below, which is brought to you exclusively by Taste of Country.
Favorite Glen Campbell Song – Readers Poll
Glen Campbell turns 76-years-old today (April 22). Happy birthday to a country legend that was a crossover success before being a crossover success became fashionable. Campbell’s hits like ‘Galveston,’ ‘Witchita Lineman’ and ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ enjoyed success with country music fans, but also brought new ears to the genre by becoming No. 1 hits on the all-genre chart.
Tim McGraw – Then and Now
You can still recognize Tim McGraw by his eyes and mustache, but much of the rest of his face is quite different in 2012. The singer is in much better shape than he was in this picture from 1993, for starters. There is something else that is different, and we can’t quite place it…
Daily Roundup: Reba McEntire, Cutest Pets in Country Music + More
Reba McEntire achieved a major career accomplishment this week, and Joe Nichols continues to celebrate the birth of his new baby girl. New photos of the singer’s daughter are included in the Daily Roundup, a list of the top headlines in country music. Below, find our picks of the cutest pets in country music. You know, the furry faces that make you go, “Awww…” Just try and stop it!
Dick Clark Dead: Country Stars React
Dick Clark was a man that tied fans of all genres of music together, so the news of his death is a hard pill to swallow for many. For almost 40 years, fans of rock, rap, pop and country music would tune in to watch “America's oldest teenager” count in the new year.
Daily Roundup: Joe Nichols, Reaction to Dick Clark’s Death + More
The top headlines from today in country music include life, death and every emotion in between. The legendary Dick Clark died this morning, and country artists were quick to take to Twitter upon hearing the news. Find a recap of over a dozen star’s thoughts on the television personality. It was a happier day for Joe Nichols. He’s enjoying the first breathes from his new baby girl as his wife Heath
Blake Shelton Says Goodbye to Rocker Jordis Unga on ‘The Voice’
All four members of Team Blake were singing for their future on the show Monday night, after it was announced that one of the four would be sent home immediately after the night’s final performance. RaeLynn, Jordis Unga, Erin Willett and Jermaine Paul made Blake Shelton‘s decision very, very difficult.
Remember When Kelly Clarkson Finished Second on ‘World Idol’?
When ‘American Idol’ copycat programs began enjoying success worldwide, someone thought it’d be a great idea to put the 11 individual country winners against each other for a one-day event called ‘World Idol.’ Kelly Clarkson — season one ‘Idol’ winner — was the U.S. representative, and she did very well, finishing second to Norway’s Kurt Nilsen. Yes, that mop-topped boy on the right (who vaguely r
Favorite Country Couple – Readers Poll
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have been married for 16 years, while Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are a young couple, having said “I do” just under a year ago. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will celebrate seven years this December, but even those three famed pairs put together don’t equal the all-time most famous country couple. Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash were married for 45 years before
This Week’s Best Tweets: Jake Owen, Taylor Swift + More Talk Friday the 13th
Happy Friday the 13th! A few of country music’s biggest stars have celebrated by sharing some of their superstitions and experiences. Look for tweets from Jake Owen, the Band Perry and Taylor Swift on the supernatural subject.
Sugarland Allowed to Give Video Deposition in Indiana State Fair Case
Lawyers for both sides agreed that Sugarland could give their deposition in lawsuits stemming from last August’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair offsite, via video. The band will sit down to record next week in Charleston, W.V.
Favorite Reality Singing Competition – Readers Poll
A growing number of country stars have benefited from appearances on reality television shows. Scotty McCreery and Carrie Underwood are the most obvious, but Blake Shelton, John Rich, Miranda Lambert and Casey James are a few others who’ve been on ‘American Idol,’ ‘The Voice’ or ‘Nashville Star.’ Others like Steel Magnolia came from ‘Can You Duet,’ and more — like Billy Ray Cyrus — have judged the
Blake Shelton Fights for His Team Members in First Live Episode of ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton will lose a chunk of his team after Monday night’s episode of ‘The Voice.’ Four of the 12 performers — all from Team Blake or Team Christina — will be sent home during Tuesday’s results show, with two others only being saved after a do-or-die performance.
Tim McGraw Joins Kenny Chesney to Show Fans How to ‘Feel Like a Rock Star’ at the 2012 ACM Awards
Consider Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw‘s performance at the 2012 ACM Awards to be a preview of what’s to come this summer on the Brothers of the Sun Tour. The song ‘Feel Like a Rock Star’ is a duet recorded for Chesney’s new ‘Welcome to the Fish Bowl’ album, one that would surely sound great closing each show this summer.
2012 ACM Awards Performance Pictures
It was three straight hours of back-to-back performances that barely left time for a bathroom break on Sunday night. The 2012 ACM Awards felt more like an all-star jam than an awards ceremony, not that anyone is complaining.
Steve Martin Joins Rascal Flatts During ACM Award Performance of ‘Banjo’
Instead of shedding more tears to honor the passing of Earl Scruggs, Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton led a celebration of the bluegrass legend’s life during Sunday night’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas. After the crowd stood to applaud Scruggs, McEntire introduced Rascal Flatts and comedian turned banjo player Steve Martin to sing ‘Banjo.’
Remember When the ACM Award Looked Like a Bowling Trophy?
The famed ACM award got a redesign before the 2003 show in Las Vegas. Now, artists pick up a silver statuette attached to a black base. If you look down at the trophy, you’ll notice it’s shaped like a cowboy hat. Overall, the award is much heavier than one would imagine. Artists that win two or three certainly will have sore arms after an night of lugging their loot around Sin City.
This Week’s Best Tweets: Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride + More Try on ACM Awards Outfits
With the ACM Awards approaching quickly, country music’s most beautiful artists — like Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride and Sara Evans — are learning what they need to do to squeeze into their dresses. It’s surely going to be a star-studded weekend in Las Vegas. Other artists maybe less concerned about their attire, like Hunter Hayes, have shared pictures of time spent with music legends this wee