Superstars like Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood ruled the ToC Top 10 Video Countdown last week, but neither artist -- or any of the other seven -- were able to displace the singer with the No. 1 video. Taylor Swift enjoyed back-to-back wins, but can she make it three in a row? Vote for your favorite videos in the readers poll below.
The votes have been tallied, and one of country music's hottest superstars has the No. 1 video this week. The other nine spots ... well, there are some pretty big names from Nashville there as well. Brantley Gilbert, the Band Perry, and Little Big Town all have new videos in the Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown. None of these three come in at No. 1, however.
January 15, 2013 If you're a fan of family friend Crazy Tony from "Honey Boo Boo" I got sour news for you because Mama June is showing him the door!
Beginning this week, readers get to decide the 10 hottest videos of the week in the brand new Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown. On Friday (Jan. 18), the first video countdown will debut, showcasing the most popular country music videos as decided by readers' votes.
Brad Paisley will soon travel to Washington D.C. to take part in the Presidential Inauguration events, which are scheduled to take place on Jan. 19 and 21.
January 10, 2013 Brad Paisley pays homage to Honey Boo Boo on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wednesday night!
January 6, 2013 I can't imagine how many times Blaine Roy has heard over the last few years - "Hey baw, when you gonna some new music out?" And that's just from me!
While Kelly Clarkson's 'Don't Rush' lyrics were not intended for her originally, the song wound up in her hands and was a perfect fit. Not only did she nail the vocals, but Clarkson also had the good sense to bring in the heavenly voice of Vince Gill, which left the song's three writers -- Natalie Hemby, Blu Sanders and Lindsay Chapman -- beyond thrilled with the outcome.
One could do worse then choosing to spend holiday cash or gift cards on songs included in this Top 40 Country Songs of January 2013 list. Superstars like George Strait, Kenny Chesney and Carrie Underwood are included, as are newcomers like Thomas Rhett, Kasey Musgraves and Hunter Hayes. The No. 1 song belongs to an artist who took nearly three years between albums, and has recently returned with a stirring song of inspiration.
It's standard practice for new artists trying to hone in on their sound to match up with many of Nashville's A-list songwriters. But when it came time for Brett Beavers and Tim Nichols to collaborate with Dustin Lynch on his 'She Cranks My Tractor' lyrics, magic happened.
