Country singer and East Texas native Kree Harrison sang the Janis Joplin classic 'Piece of My Heart' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 3), once again earning universal accolades from the judging panel with her poise and powerful vocal delivery.
This week's KNUE Artist Spotlight of the Week is Brad Paisley. Brad's latest single "Beat This Summer," is already climbing the country charts by leaps and bounds. But are we surprised? Of course not!
If you've ever listened closely to the lyrics in 'Done,' you know that it's the kind of song that gets written at the end of a relationship, when all ties are cut and both parties walk away angry. To illustrate the battle in real life, the Band Perry employed a human-sized chess board and people dressed as life-sized chess pieces.
The show will go on, but without Guitarist Richie Sambora. Word came late Tuesday was Sambora will not be performing with Bon Jovi during the current leg of the band's Because We Can tour.
Luke Bryan has a big night coming up, as he's co-hosting the ACM Awards for the first time with fellow star Blake Shelton -- but he'll take a break from the clever banter to perform his brand new single, 'Crash My Party,' from his upcoming and highly anticipated fourth studio record.
Kacey Musgraves is gaining a lot of attention with the recent release of her Mercury Records debut album, 'Merry Go Round.' In fact, she seems to be taking the country music world by storm, as she's garnered two 2013 ACM Nominations, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year.
Uncle Lucius has been a force in the Texas music scene for years. They're not just country -- they take the roots of rock and roll and blend it into a country-blues style that's addicting. Their latest single, "Keep the Wolves Away," off new album "And You Are Me" is the perfect example.
The list of 2013 ACM Awards performers is as big and spectacular as one would expect for country music's biggest party. Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean lead the five Entertainer of the Year nominees who will perform. Twenty performances have been announced so far, with space remaining for one more big surprise.
Luke Bryan's big year just got even bigger. The singer, who saw his 'Spring Break…Here to Party' record hit No.1 on the Billboard chart and is gearing up for his first stint as an ACM Awards co-host, just landed the cover of Billboard. That's a huge feather in the singer's cowboy hat, since the industry magazine is taking a moment to recognize and celebrate the Luke Bryan brand.
Florida Georgia Line's debut single 'Cruise' is a double platinum-sized hit. The duo's infectious song has been certified as such by the RIAA, meaning it has exceeded sales of two million copies. That's a huge feat for a newer artist in today's rapidly declining music industry landscape, so congrats to the boys on this enormous accomplishment.
'American Idol' standout Kree Harrison has been doing a fantastic job on the singing competition, receiving rave reviews from many people, including some of music's greats. Before her face graced the television screens of millions, the late Mindy McCready had already recognized the young singer's talents.
Country superstar Tim McGraw returns to his roots for his new video 'Nashville Without You,' which celebrates both the legacy of country music, and the artists who make the music happen.
