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Brad Paisley Keeps His Promise, Honors Deceased Fan in Very Special Way

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:57 +0000

Brad Paisley made a promise last autumn to Lee Feldman, an Ephrata, Penn. resident who was stricken with pancreatic cancer. That promise was to use Feldman's gift of a prized custom-made guitar on Paisley's new album, 'Wheelhouse,' and to not let the guitar lay unused and forgotten.

Happy Anniversary Blake And Miranda This Day in Country Music – May 14th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:04:49 +0000

2011 – Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are married at the Don Strange Ranch near Boerne, Texas… in front of Reba McEntire, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride and The Bellamy Brothers. 2006 – Six weeks after breaking his wrist in a cross-country motorbike race, Craig Morgan breaks his right leg in another competition in Vanleer, [...]

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Sued Over 'Remind Me'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:39:19 +0000

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are staring down a lawsuit levied at them by a Dallas songwriter who claims that the twosome stole their 2011 hit ‘Remind Me’ from her. According to the Nashville City Paper, Amy Bowen once lived in Nashville and performed as Lizza Connor. She claims she wrote the song in 2007 [...]

One Good Debut Deserves Another This Day in Country Music – April 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:17:21 +0000

2004 – The Judds make their Grand Ole Opry debut, performing “Flies On The Butter (You Can’t Go Home Again)” and “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days)”. 2011 – A “colossal collapse of time management”: John Rich evaluates project leader Gary Busey’s leadership on the night’s episode of “The Celebrity Apprentice” on [...]

Brad Paisley Relives Young Romance in 'Beat This Summer' Video

Megan Pacella — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:47 +0000

Summertime is just a few short weeks away, but if you're jonesing for salt, sand and summer love, Brad Paisley's 'Beat This Summer' video has got you covered. In the music video for his latest tune, Paisley reminds fans just how fun a summer romance can be.

Brad Paisley's 'Accidental Racist' Stirs Up Debate, What's Your Take? [POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:28:13 +0000

Brad Paisley’s newest CD ‘Wheelhouse’ was released Tuesday, and I cannot remember in recent history when a country CD has stirred up so much talk, debate, and controversy. The CD itself is certainly a new chapter for Paisley…and I like it. The CD is a journey through 17 tracks of music, layering, sound effects, themes [...]

Johnny Cash Ranks "The Greatest" This Day in Country Music – April 5th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:54:08 +0000

2008 – Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” ranks #1 when CMT debuts its latest installment of “100 Greatest Videos”. 2009 – Brad Paisley wins Top Male Vocalist among three trophies during the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. He also earns Video of the Year, for “Waitin’ On A Woman”; and Vocal Event, [...]

Miranda Scores Big at the ACM's This Day in Country Music – April 3rd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:09:18 +0000

2011 – Miranda Lambert wins four trophies during the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. She nabs Top Female Vocalist, while “The House That Built Me” leads to Single Record, Song and Video of the Year. 2010 – Love And Theft’s Eric Gunderson marries Emily Hagar at [...]

A First For Kenny Rogers This Day in Country Music – April 2nd (video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:58:17 +0000

1977 – Kenny Rogers has charted more than 120 hit singles, do you know which song was his first #1? “Lucille” brings Kenny Rogers his first #1 country single in Billboard magazine. 2006 – Brad Paisley sings “When I Get Where I’m Going” during the funeral for Buck Owens at the Valley Baptist Church in [...]

#1 Brings A Tear This Day in Country Music – March 15th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:32 +0000

1975 – Freddy Fender makes his first appearance at #1 on the Billboard chart… with “Before The Next Teardrop Falls”. 2007 – Richie McDonald tells Baton Rouge radio station WYNK he’s leaving Lonestar for a solo career. The singer intends to perform his final show with the band in November. 2006 – Faith Hill [...]

Hunter Hayes, Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert + More Announced as ACM Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:50:39 +0000

The country music party of the year just got a little more star-studded with the announcement of additional ACM Awards performers. With some of the biggest names in country music have already been announced for this highly-anticipated event, Hunter Hayes, Dierks Bentley, and Brantley Gilbert are the icing on the cake.

Back To Back Gilley This Day in Country Music – March 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:57:35 +0000

1936 – Mickey Gilley born in Natchez, Mississippi. A piano-playing cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis and Rev. Jimmy Swaggart, he becomes a ballad singer during the Urban Cowboy era, in which his club, Gilley’s, plays a central role. 2011 – RCA releases the Sara Evans album “Stronger”. 2007 – Carrie Underwood sings “Wasted” during [...]

Happy Birthday Beauty – This Day in Country Music – March 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:00:08 +0000

1990 – Singer-songwriter Clara Henningsen is born at home in Atwood, Illinois. She becomes one-third of the family group The Henningsens and a co-writer of two of The Band Perry’s hits: “You Lie” and “All Your Life”. 2012 – Garth Brooks, Connie Smith and session piano player Hargus “Pig” Robbins are announced by the Country [...]

The Hag's First #1 This Day in Country Music – March 4th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:00:05 +0000

1967 – Merle Haggard goes to #1 on the Billboard chart for the first time… with “The Fugitive”. 2010 – Rascal Flatts has a guest role on CBS-TV’s “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” The script has bass player Jay DeMarcus electrocuted in the opening scene as the band plays “Unstoppable”. 2008 – Arista releases Alan [...]

Brad Paisley Announces Beat This Summer Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:58:30 +0000

We can't think of a better way to beat the summer heat than with some live country music, doled out by Brad Paisley. The singer, who is gearing up for the April 9 release of 'Wheelhouse,' has announced the first leg of his Beat This Summer Tour.

A Double Shot For Willie This Day in Country Music – February 15th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:10:34 +0000

1979 – Willie Nelson wins two trophies during the 21st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles: Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, for “Georgia On My Mind”; and Best Country Vocal Duo or Group–shared with Waylon Jennings–for “Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”. 2012 – Contestant Skylar Laine gets compared to Reba [...]

Brad Paisley Shares What He Did During the Super Bowl Blackout

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:58:17 +0000

All of America was on the edge of their seat last night during the Super Bowl power outage -- well, everyone except Brad Paisley. The country superstar used the unexpected game delay to geek out and head to the movie theater to catch up on one of his sci-fi favorites.

Country & Rock Crossroads Superbowl Style This Day in Country Music – February 4th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:33:34 +0000

2010 – Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler team up for a Super Bowl-themed live edition of “CMT Crossroads” from Indianapolis. The set list includes her songs “Just A Dream,” “Undo It” and “Before He Cheats”. 2010 – Brad Paisley’s single “Online” goes gold. 2008 – MCA releases the George Strait single “I Saw God [...]

A Texas Boy Scores His First #1 This Day in Country Music – January 25th (video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:06:55 +0000

1992 – Tracy Lawrence makes his first appearance at #1 in Billboard… with “Sticks And Stones”. 2010 – Sea Gayle/Arista releases Jerrod Niemann’s “Lover, Lover” to radio. 2008 – “Gone Country,” a reality show hosted by John Rich, debuts on CMT, with Bobby Brown, Carnie Wilson, Enrique Iglesias Jr. and Twisted Sister singer Dee [...]

Glen's First Gold This Day in Country Music – January 22nd (video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:00:39 +0000

1969 – Glen Campbell nets the first gold single of his career… for “Wichita Lineman”. 2012 – Brad Paisley performs “Camouflage” in a short halftime set during an NFL playoff game at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park. The New York Giants defeat the 49ers in the game, 20-17. 2005 – Darryl Worley’s “Awful, Beautiful Life” [...]