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The Henningsens Release 'American Beautiful' [Video]

Michael Scott — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:48:44 +0000

Earlier this week, the family trio The Henningsens released the music video for their record-setting song, ‘American Beatiful.’ Featuring shots of the family and their friends in their favorite places, this video is so genuine that you’re guaranteed to love it. The three-and-a-half minute clip was directed by Darrin Dickerson and produced by David B. [...]

Scotty McCreery Turns Upcoming Concert Into Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:17:20 +0000

Scotty McCreery is a nice guy -- that's no secret -- but who knew he was so selfless? The singer has decided to turn his November 23 concert at the Beacon Theater in New York City into a benefit show, with proceeds going to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Martina McBride Wasn't Aware That She's Releasing a Greatest Hits Album

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:23:59 +0000

Surprise! We're releasing your greatest hits -- thought you might like to know! That's what a startled Martina McBride found out on Monday. But here's the twist: Instead of learning about the forthcoming release from RCA Records, her former label home of nearly 20 years, McBride read about the upcoming collection online.

Lee Brice's 'Hard to Love' Is Certified Gold

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:18:57 +0000

Lee Brice‘s streak of success is not showing any signs of slowing, and he is now celebrating a little more. His latest single and the title track to his current album, ‘Hard to Love,’ has been certified gold for digital downloadsÂ exceeding 500,000 copies sold. ‘Hard to Love’ is the second single off of Brice’s sophomore [...]

Taylor Swifts Twitter Diary, We've Got The Pictures

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:05:10 +0000

Couldn't make it on world tour with Taylor Swift this year? Not to worry we have been keeping up with her" Taylorness" as she enchants the castles and audiences of Europe. We've got the pictures from her personal twitter diary right here for you. So what does Taylor find fascinating across the pond?

Today's Random Act of Music: Jerry Reed

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:09:44 +0000

I was looking through the stack of albums I have at home the other day when I ran across an album I forgot I had. It was THE BEST OF JERRY REED . Here is one of the tracks that album contained–Reed’s first number-1 hit on the country charts, “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot.” Reed would later concentrate on [...]

Tim & Faith Don't Deserve This

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:04:23 +0000

What is "this" that Tim and Faith don't deserve?

Well according to Tim McGraw it's the fame and fortune they have both been able to achieve. I would be inclined to disagree strongly with Mr. McGraw. Both he and his lovely bride of 14 years have put in the long hours, the long tours and the effort and honesty it takes to be among Country Music's elite stars.

Country Is Coming To Town

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:49:09 +0000

We always like looking forward to a good time here at 97.3 The Dawg and here is one you most certainly need to put on your calendar for the New Year! Country Musics Party of the Year, the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, honoring country musics top talent and the industrys hottest emerging [...]

Hot Bodies Heat Up Winter

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:22:16 +0000

I often look in the mirror at my house and promptly turn out the light. There are others among us to whom the mirror and the camera are not only good friends but actually get along great together. I can think of several leading ladies of country music and I am sure the ladies that listen to 97.3 The Dawg know who their hottest hunks are too.

Carrie Carries Vegas Again!

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:49:08 +0000

It may have been new to our television screens but the outcome certainly wasn’t a surprise. Carrie Underwood continued to fill her mantle with even more hardware in last nights Inaugural American Country Awards. When it comes to Las Vegas, Carrie Underwood is a sure bet. Underwood won her second country music artist of the [...]

American Country Awards Tonight!

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:45:33 +0000

We’ve got more of our kind of music in the spotlight tonight on television! ALAN JACKSON TO PERFORM AND RECEIVE THE GREATEST HITS AWARD DURING LIVE BROADCAST OF AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS MONDAY , DECEMBER 6, ON FOX (via TheACANews-TheAmericanCountryAwardslivefromTheMGMGrandGardenArenainLasVegasonMonday,December68:00PMETLive/PTTape-delayedonFOX.)