Ethan Miller, Getty Images New Songs on the Radio – May 2012
Forget the old saying “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s obvious that those gloomy spring downpours have a much brighter outcome — a flood of new songs on the radio for May 2012.
YouTube Best Song About Trucks – Readers Poll
If there’s one thing that just screams country music, it’s a song about a big ol’ truck. Clearly, that’s why so many of the biggest names in the biz have laid their vocal stamp on tunes that describe oversized spinning wheels and extreme horsepower, women with a thing for large bumpers, and generally, rides that put others on the road to shame.
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood Marries Kelli Cashiola
Congratulations are in order for Lady Antebellum‘s Dave Haywood and his new wife Kelli Cashiola, who married Saturday night (April 14), just outside their hometown of Nashville, Tenn.
Jason Merritt (2) / Frazer Harrison, Getty Images 2012 ACM Awards Winners – Full List
The 2012 ACM Awards winners were elated to collect their prizes on the eve of country music’s biggest party. The annual awards show, hosted for a second time by Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton, airs live from Sin City — Las Vegas, Nevada — and pays tribute to the most famous stars in the genre. Natural, selecting the best of the best and naming winners is a daunting task.
Facebook Jerrod Niemann’s Bus Catches Fire in Tennessee [NSFW]
Late Tuesday night (March 6), Jerrod Niemann‘s tour bus went up in flames in Chattanooga, Tenn., Taste of Country has learned. The ‘Lover, Lover’ hitmaker appeared at Heart Strings for Hope, a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and was just wrapping up when the bus broke out in flames around 10:45PM ET.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images / Ronnie Dunn Facebook Ronnie Dunn Welcomes First Grandchild
Congratulations are in order for Ronnie Dunn and his family — the ‘Cost of Livin” singer became a grandfather for the first time on Sunday (Feb. 26). Dunn found the news especially exciting, as his new grandson was lucky enough to be born on Johnny Cash‘s birthday.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images New Country Music Releases – March 2012
As it begins to heat up outside and the snow and ice turn to green grass and fresh blooms, artists will churn out new country music releases for March 2012 faster than you can say “bring on spring break!”
Royce DeGrie, Getty Images Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Debut Soul2Soul Fragrance Set
Country couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gave fans a first whiff of their new Soul2Soul fragrance on Saturday (Feb. 4) when they appeared together in Hendersonville, Tenn. to debut the latest scent.
NBC Blake Shelton Talks Super Bowl, Marriage + More on ‘Leno’
Blake Shelton got the full package on Thursday night’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.’ Not only did he perform his new single ‘Drink on It’ for the first time ever on television, but he got a chance to sit in as a guest on the show, making himself comfy in the gold chairs next to the famous desk as he dished on the upcoming Super Bowl, how married life is going and what romantic love story flick he hates to admit he watched.
Jason Kempin, Getty Images Keith Urban Snags Two CMAA Awards
There’s no question that Keith Urban is one of the most famous Australian country singers, well, ever. Therefore, it’s no big surprise that he snagged not one, but two awards at a Country Music Association of Australia event on Saturday, adding to his huge collection of accolades.
Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images Lindale’s Miranda Lambert Nominated for Two ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music took a different approach to naming the nominations for the 2012 ACM Awards, inciting a first-time digital press conference via their Facebook page, as opposed to simply posting a list of hopefuls. And our favorite East Texas girl received two big nominations. See the complete list of nominees after the jump.
James White Carrie Underwood Announces New Single ‘Good Girl’
It’s really happening. Carrie Underwood really is releasing a new album, and the proof is in the first single! Underwood just announced in a special video message that ‘Good Girl’ will be the lead-off track from her forthcoming new record.
Is Fracking to Blame for the Earthquakes in East Texas? [POLL] May 17, 2012
[BREAKING] Another Earthquake Confirmed in East Texas This Morning May 17, 2012
Outrage? Verizon Wireless Killing Unlimited Data Plans [POLL] May 16, 2012
Sugarland Fan Critically Injured at Indiana State Fair Returns Home May 15, 2012
Swamp People's Mitchell Guist — His Incredible TV Moments [VIDEOS] May 14, 2012
- Daily Roundup: Country Stars Mourn the Death of Two Music Icons + More May 17, 2012
- Dolly Parton Reflects on the Passing of 'Wonderful Singer' Donna Summer May 17, 2012
- Taylor Swift Donates $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education May 17, 2012
- Win a Pair of Justin Boots Autographed by Stoney LaRue May 17, 2012
- Donna Summer Dead: Country Artists Share Thoughts About Queen of Disco May 17, 2012
- Edens Edge Reveal Track Listing for Self-Titled Debut Album May 17, 2012
- Rascal Flatts' 'Changed' Goes Gold May 17, 2012
