A new feud began to let stew and a song that helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer research -- those are two of the most-read headlines this week in country music. Which story did you talk about most this week?
October is the biggest month for new country music yet, with eight different albums from the biggest superstars in Nashville scheduled to hit stores. Included in the new country music releases section for October 2012 are projects from Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift and Jerrod Niemann.
Song lyrics can be inspired by just about anything. Just ask Eric Church, who was hungover when he began to outline the lyrics to 'Creepin',' his fourth single from his highly-successful studio album, 'Chief.'
Lady Antebellum fans gave singer Charles Kelley the gift that keeps on giving for his 31st birthday yesterday (Sept. 11). Dedicated Lady A'ers donated a total of $965 (so far) to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which will use the funds to promote research and provide care for children struggling with life-threatening illnesses.
It's official! Carrie Underwood and Chris Young are sexy. In fact, they're the sexiest. The pair beat out eighteen other country singers -- 9 females and 9 males -- in a recent Taste of Country poll, with Underwood running away with the title with over 41 percent of votes. It was a little closer on the male side, as Young (26 percent) was followed closely by Trace Adkins and Luke Bryan.
September 5, 2012 Eric Church leads the list of nominees for the 46th annual CMA Awards, and Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes got his very first CMA nomination!
The best songs on country radio typically stem from co-writes where everybody has a good time. That was the case for Dierks Bentley‘s ‘Tip It on Back’ lyrics. Penned by Tully Kennedy (who is also the bass player in Jason Aldean‘s live and studio band, as well as co-producer of Thompson Square), Jon Nite and Ross Copperman, the tune came to life as the latest single from Bentley’s ‘Home’ album.
August 22, 2012 Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum will announce the nominations for the CMA Awards live on "Good Morning America" Sept 5!
It’s not uncommon for the hottest songs on radio to become viral YouTube sensations with the fans, but it’s not every day that a village of superstars jump on board a song and create their own tribute to it. Many of the biggest names in country music — including Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Sara Evans and the ladies of Pistol Annies — have come together in a hilarious viral video for Little Big Town‘s summer smash anthem, ‘Pontoon.’
The members of Lady Antebellum are “disappointed” that Saturday night’s (July 14) Bruce Springsteen concert in London was cut off mid-song after the legendary rocker ran into overtime.
