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First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

Little Big Town Goes Against Casey James on Today's Daily Duel

Danny Merrell — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:43:35 +0000

Casey James continues to roll as our champion on Danny's Daily Duel. His latest single, 'The Good Life' is going for win number 4 today as he will take on the new ballad from Little Big Town, 'Your Side of the Bed'.

Keith Urban Would Welcome a Collaboration With Little Big Town

Christina Vinson — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:25:31 +0000

When Keith Urban's 2013 headlining tour kicks off this summer, he will be spending lots of quality time on the road with country quartet Little Big Town. With all that traveling together, there may be a hit collaboration in the making...or at least, that's what the 'You Gonna Fly' singer hopes.

Willie Nelson, Little Big Town Booked for Jazz Fest 2013 in New Orleans

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:00:28 +0000

Willie Nelson and Little Big Town will represent country music proudly at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a two-weekend event that celebrates Louisiana’s musical culture with a diverse lineup of music’s biggest names. Nelson is scheduled to perform alongside his family band on May 3, with the ‘Tornado’ hitmakers slated to appear [...]

Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town's Brother-in-Law Dies in Alleged Drunk Driving Accident

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:00:13 +0000

Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman has confirmed that her brother-in-law, Thomas Allen Schlapman, was killed in a motorcycle accident the night before Thanksgiving. The singer took to Facebook to thank fans for the support, and to explain more about a story first reported by numerous Nashville and Lynchburg, Va. area news outlets.

Little Big Town Cancel Concerts Following Death in the Family

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:06:58 +0000

Little Big Town announced on Monday (Nov. 26) that they have been forced to reschedule two upcoming concerts in Riverside, Calif. and Los Angeles after a sudden death in their immediate family. The group broke the news to fans via their official Facebook page.

2012 CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award Prediction?

Billy Dukes — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:00:42 +0000

While the power of the Vocal Duo of the Year category has waned in recent years, the Vocal Group of the Year pool at the 2012 CMA Awards is overflowing with talent. How tight is this category? Rascal Flatts weren't even nominated for what seems like the first time since mullets were en vogue. Who do you think will win the Vocal Group of the Year award at the CMAs?

Jason Aldean and Little Big Town Lead List of 2012 CMA Awards Performers

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:40:18 +0000

The performers for the 2012 CMA Awards have been announced, and the list contains some of the biggest names in country music today. The 46th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville on Nov. 1 at 8PM ET on ABC, hosted once again by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

The RTX Sunday Video — Adam Hood 'Hell of a Fight'

Buddy Logan — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:33:06 +0000

This week’s for your RTX Sunday Video we’ve got Adam Hood’s “Hell of a Fight.” Hood co-wrote the song with Pistol Annie, Ashley Monroe. As a matter of fact Adam’s been doing quite a bit of co-writing and song swapping of late. His song “Front Porch Thang” is on Little Big Town’s new album “Tornado.” [...]

Top 5 Country Songs on Billboard This Week [VIDEO, POLL]

Amy Austin — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:15:33 +0000

For singers, Billboard is the “Holy Grail!” Singers from every genre aspire to see their name on the Billboard charts. Let’s take a look at the top five songs on the Top 100 Country Billboard chart for this week. No. 1: Little Big Town ‘Pontoon’ No. 2: Josh Turner ‘Time Is Love’ No. 3: Hunter [...]

Little Big Town Score First Career No. 1 With 'Pontoon'

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:00:33 +0000

After a decade and then some of trying to achieve the greatest accomplishment of all, country foursome Little Big Town have finally done so this week. Their current single, ‘Pontoon,’ tops both the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck country singles chart. The platinum-certified song, penned by Luke Laird, Natalie Hemby and Barry Dean, is the band’s [...]

Little Big Town's 'Pontoon' Hits Platinum Certification

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:15:08 +0000

As anticipated, Little Big Town‘s summertime anthem, ‘Pontoon,’ has officially been certified platinum for digital downloads exceeding one million copies sold. The tune was an instant smash for the four-piece group following its release, and it has also become the highest-charting single of their career. ‘Pontoon’ is the lead single from the band’s highly-anticipated fifth [...]

Country Music Superstars Join Little Big Town's 'Pontoon' Party [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:29:27 +0000

Little Big Town's most recent single 'Pontoon' has been one of the biggest songs of the group's career. It is their fastest rising single, jumping to No. 3 on the charts in just 16 weeks. It has become somewhat of a summer anthem for people everywhere. And it looks like some of country music's finest love the song just as much as everyone else.

Eli Young Band Among CMT Award Nominees [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:35:03 +0000

In case you hadn’t figured it out by now, we at KNUE are huge supporters of the Eli Young Band. We’ve watched them go from four college guys playing small Texas bars to ACM Winners. So their continued success is no surprise to us. Little Big Town took to the Today Show this morning to [...]

Keith Urban + Little Big Town Challenge on Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:30:36 +0000

Congratulations to Greg Bates who with his 7th Daily Duel win is now a member of the Hall of Fame with his song 'Did It For The Girl'.

That means we have two new challengers and today we're featuring the latest songs from Keith Urban and Little Big Town.

Sugarland Introduce Tour Openers Casey James and Little Big Town

Amy Austin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:55:53 +0000

Looks like a past American Idol contestant will be touring with Sugarland! Get more on the story at Taste Of Country. Casey James, his band, and Little Big Town have nothing but good things to say about Sugarland, whom they call humble and friendly folks. “I love being on tour with them because they bring [...]

Little Big Town Sings 'Grenade' [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:29:05 +0000

Little Big Town has started a new feature on their website in which they sing acoustic versions of other artist’s songs. Check out their version of ‘Grenade’ after the bump.

Little Big Town Going For Daily Duel Hall Of Fame

Danny Merrell — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:32:26 +0000

Little Big Town's 'The Reason Why' has notched another Daily Duel victory. This time scoring with over 68% of the vote to defeat Ashley Gearing's new song.

If Little Big Town wins this next round, they will go into the Daily Duel Hall of Fame.

But, if you like good 'ol traditional, honky-tonk country music, you may side with the challenger this time around.

Little Big Town Takes On Newcomer Ashley Gearing In Today's Daily Duel

Danny Merrell — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:51:08 +0000

Little Big Town takes over 66% of the vote in yesterday’s duel with Taylor Swift. So today, LBT will take on the new song from newcomer, Ashley Gearing. Take a listen to both songs after the bump. Here’s our champion from Little Big Town. And now our challenger from Ashley Gearing, ‘Five More Minutes’

Taylor Swift's New Song Featured On Today's Daily Duel

Danny Merrell — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:52:22 +0000

The new song from Taylor Swift is titled ‘Mean’, and it’s our challenger on today’s Daily Duel. Taylor will be trying unseat our champion song ‘The Reason Why’ by Little Big Town. Check out both songs after the bump. Here’s our champion from Little Big Town. And, now the new one from Taylor Swift. Go [...]