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Thompson Square’s Family Member Undergoes Surgery
Well wishes for a speedy recovery to the father of Thompson Square‘s Shawna Thompson, who had surgery this week. Shawna informed fans that he was heading into the hospital the night prior to his surgery, asking them to keep him in mind.
Wade Hayes Is ‘Getting a Little Better Every Day’ Following Surgery for Colon Cancer
Wade Hayes is now resting comfortably at home following his recent surgery for colon cancer. Hayes, 42, was admitted to Nashville’s Vanderbilt Hospital earlier this month after learning he was battling stage IV colon cancer. The hit singer-songwriter’s surgery went better than doctors expected it would, and they sent Hayes home on Dec. 17, just nine days after the extensive procedure.
Dierks Bentley Reveals Track Listing for New Album ‘Home’
Dierks Bentley‘s highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Home,’ is set to hit stores on Feb. 7, 2012. To help fans ready for the release date, Bentley and his label, Capitol Records, have revealed the track listing for ‘Home.’
Zac Brown Band Celebrate Ninth No. 1 Single With ‘Keep Me in Mind’
Congratulations once again to the Zac Brown Band who have scored yet another chart-topping single! The Georgia boys came in at No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase / Country Aircheck charts this week with their latest single, ‘Keep Me in Mind.’
Darius Rucker’s Wife Forbids Him From Christmas Shopping
Don’t expect to see Darius Rucker making any late night runs to Walmart in the coming weeks to do any Christmas shopping for his kids. Not that he’s done with his Christmas shopping — he’s just not allowed to do any shopping for the holidays himself.
Zac Brown Band Premiere New Song ‘Sweet Annie’ During ‘Live at Red Rocks’ Special
Fans who tuned into the premiere of the Zac Brown Band‘s ‘Live at Red Rocks’ special over the weekend got an added bonus. In addition to several of their chart-topping hits, the band also offered the television debut of a previously unreleased song, ‘Sweet Annie.’
Eric Church Will ‘Savor’ First Christmas With Newborn Son
Eric Church‘s Thanksgiving this year was extra special, as it was his first real holiday spent with his newborn son, Boone McCoy, who was born in October. With Christmas right around the corner, the singer is now looking forward to experiencing another of the many holidays to come with his precious son.
Kenny Chesney’s ‘Hemingway’s Whiskey’ Goes Platinum
Kenny Chesney better make a little more room on his walls at home, as his latest album, ‘Hemingway’s Whiskey,’ has gone platinum. By the album surpassing the one million sales marker, Chesney now has a total of 10 platinum albums to his credit.
Jake Owen Readies for ‘Amazing’ Tour With Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw
The past 12 months of Jake Owen‘s career have been quite impressive for the 30-year-old singer. Owen just experienced his first chart-topping single, ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night,’ and has his latest hit, ‘Alone With You,’ well on its way to becoming the next in line. In 2012, things will only get better, as he will hit the road with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney on their Brothers of the Sun Tour — so
Toby Keith Named Artist of the Decade at 2011 American Country Awards, Performs ‘Red Solo Cup’
Over the past 10 years, Toby Keith has been the most-played artist on country radio. His feat as one of country music’s most influential artists was enough to garner the win for Artist of the Decade at the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night (Dec. 5).
Brad Paisley Wins 2011 Male Artist of the Year ACA, Introduces Performance by Alabama
Brad Paisley took home a guitar trophy for Male Artist of the Year during Monday night’s 2011 American Country Awards show, as it broadcast live from Las Vegas. Although Paisley was not able to make it to the awards to accept his guitar, he sent in a thank you video that was aired after he was announced as the winner of the category with stiff competition.
Keith Urban Delivers Moving Performance of ‘The Christmas Song’ on ‘CMA Country Christmas’
After taking the stage earlier in the evening with Little Big Town on the airing of ‘CMA Country Christmas’ on Thursday night, Keith Urban returned to the spotlight to sing a sentimental and moving rendition of ‘The Christmas Song.’