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Bucky Covington’s Bus Involved in Crash
Bucky Covington‘s tour bus was involved in an accident on I-65 in Birmingham, Ala. on Thursday. A press release indicates that no one was seriously hurt, although a few passengers were taken to the hospital for examination.
Lee Brice, ‘Hard to Love’ – Song Review
The title track to Lee Brice‘s ‘Hard 2 Love’ album is of the same mood as the chart-topping lead single ‘Woman Like You.’ ‘Hard to Love’ protects none of the vulnerabilities and insecurities a man has in showing his lover how he feels.
Skylar Laine Eliminated From ‘American Idol’
Just when judges were beginning to believe 18-year-old country cutie Skylar Laine could win ‘American Idol,’ viewers sent her home. The Brandon, Miss. native was eliminated on Thursday night, receiving the fewest votes of the remaining five contestants.
Carrie Underwood Dishes on New Song ‘Do You Think About Me’ – Exclusive Video
On her new album ‘Blown Away,’ Carrie Underwood spends time looking backward at relationships that have run their course. The mid-tempo, mandolin driven ‘Do You Think About Me’ is a nostalgic remembrance of a boyfriend that she no longer pines for, but certainly thinks about.
Country Stars With Their Kids
We’re used to seeing our favorite country stars in the spotlight, but deep down we know that it’s the kiddos at home — in addition to the fans — who keep the music fresh and the artists on tour. That’s why we’ve assembled a list of country music’s most famous mothers and fathers alongside their children, as an ode to the little families they’ve got behind the scenes, the ones dearest to their hear
Modern Country Outlaws – Readers Poll
The road of the outlaw is paved with sharp stones, but for fans of country music’s bad boys (and bad girls) it’s a satisfying path to follow. The original outlaws — men named Waylon, Willie, Merle and Hank Jr. — are mostly past their prime, but they’ve left a lasting influence on a new generation of country artists who are willing to upset the establishment to gain creative control.
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.
Joe Nichols Welcomes Baby Girl
Joe Nichols is no doubt exhausted, but elated, this afternoon. His wife Heather gave birth to Dylan River Nichols on Tuesday. The couple just announced the pregnancy in February, but clearly she was further along than they let everyone know.
Best Country Artist for President – Readers Poll
To date, no country stars have offered their names as candidates for the US presidency, but that won’t stop us from wondering what it would be like if stars like Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire and Hank Williams Jr. traded in their tour bus for a seat on Airforce One. Which country music superstar do you think would make the best president?
Blake Shelton Performs the Eagles’ ‘Heartache Tonight’ With His ‘The Voice’ Team
Throughout the second season of ‘The Voice,’ Blake Shelton wondered why contestants from other teams needed exotic production behind performances of powerful or vulnerable songs. “What does (fill in the blank) have to do with (blank),” he asked on a number of occasions. So it was no surprise that when it was time for him to take the stage with the four remaining Team Blake members, it was all abou
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
New Country Music Releases – May 2012
Looking for a list of the new country music releases on the shelf in May 2012? We’ve got you covered. The month begins with a bang as Carrie Underwood releases her highly anticipated fourth studio album. While ‘Blown Away’ isn’t the only country album being released on May 1, not many people want to compete with the blonde bombshell.