CMT launched a new web series called CMT Live. In it artists get the opportunity to play their songs in front of a small, live studio audience. This gives these bands a chance to interact with fans and tell the stories behind their songs. The performances are also shared online via the CMT website. Well, Texas bases Josh Abbott Band is the latest to be featured on it.
March 21, 2012 Not long after American Idol began to get people's attention, another singing competition decided to give Idol a run for it's money. Nashville Star aired for six seasons on NBC and and USA Network, and produced some of the biggest names in country music. We thoug
Former ‘American Idol‘ winner Carrie Underwood and current ‘Idol’ judge Steven Tyler will team up yet again. After performing together at the ACMs in April 2011, Underwood and Tyler will give it another go and attempt to recreate their onstage electricity and magic as part of the ‘CMT Crossroads’ series on Super Bowl weekend.
Trying to name the greatest man in country music seems like a pretty impossible task, but if you’re going to assemble the list, asking the folks at CMT to compile it seems like a pretty good place to start.
And with more than 25 chart-topping country hits (and more than 30 million albums sold in the US alone), it’s pretty hard to argue with Alan Jackson at number one.
July 3, 2011 CMT.com's, 'Today in Country Music' for July 3rd ;
2004 - Montgomery Gentry nets its first #1 single in Billboard with "If You Ever Stop Loving Me"
2001 - Trisha Yearwood nets her first quadruple-platinum album, for "(Songbook) A Collection Of Hits"
1993 - Alison Krauss is introduced by Garth Brooks as she becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry
1993 - Garth Brooks checks in at #1 on the Billboard country chart with "That Summer"
1982 - "Any Day Now" takes Ronnie Milsap to #1 on the Billboard country chart
1980 - "Honeysuckle Rose" makes its world premiere in Austin. Willie Nelson stars in the movie, about a touring country star, using the picture to introduce his song "On The Road Again"
Enjoy some Garth fans covering 'That Summer' after the jump!
According to TasteOfCountry.com rapper/rocker/country singer Kid Rock will be coming back the host the annual CMT award show. This year’s awards ceremony airs on CMT on June 8, live from Nashville.
But don't think Kid Rock wont be staying busy later in summertime, he will also be the subject of a Comedy Central Roast, which will tape this August and air shortly afterwards.
May 3, 2011 'Just a Kiss,' the first single from Lady Antebellum's new album, was released Monday (May 2) to radio stations, and the trio will perform it live Thursday (May 5) on American Idol. Lady Antebellum
According to CMT.com, the song was written by band members Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott. More after the jump.
With the level of success Eli Young Band (EYB) has experienced the past 2 years it should come as no surprise the band from Denton, Texas has yet again struck gold. The video for their Valentine's Day release 'Crazy Girl' is all ready the top video at CMT. Let me say this again, the video that was just released yesterday (Feb. 14) is all ready the top video at CMT! Congrats guys on what will inevitably be another hit for EYB in Texas and the rest of the nation. Be sure to be listening for us to play it on KNUE and Radio Texas Live and now I'll leave you with the hottest, newest and craziest from EYB check it out after the jump
February 12, 2011
January 18, 2011 If you should ever find yourself at a gathering with Carrie Underwood in the room (it's okay to dream), and you hear the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year shout out 'Chocolate Bunnies!', that would indicate that there is a problem.
Apparently, Carrie uses this code phrase with her mom.
