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Country Stars and Their Moms

Billy Dukes — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:42 +0000

There are dozens (if not hundreds) of country songs about moms, and many country singers are even mothers themselves. For this reason, the Mother’s Day holiday is sure to be one that is surely not going to be overlooked on any humble artist’s calendar. Take a look at the women who helped shape the ladies and gents of country music — the ones that give us so much wonderful music year after year — in this list of Country Stars and Their Moms.

Pop Star Demi Lovato Trying Her Hand at Country Music

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:45:32 +0000

It seems that pop star Demi Lovato is considering going country. The ‘Skyscraper’ singer, who was perhaps best known for her roles in ‘Barney and Friends’ and Disney’s ‘Sonny With a Chance’ before taking on a music career, tweeted that she just wrote her first country song.

'Country Strong' Gwyneth Paltrow Signs $900,000 Record Deal

Andree Valentine — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:54:44 +0000

The ‘Country Strong’ actress startled many country fans, critics and celebrities after her showstopping singing performance at the CMAs last November. But will the actress, who has always loved singing, produce a successful album, or should she just stick to making cameo appearances on Glee? Rumors have been swirling for weeks now about whether or [...]

Country Performances At The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:17:44 +0000

Lady Antebellum, who were the big winners at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards last night, took the stage and sang "If You Don't Know Me By Now" as a tribute to Teddy Pendergrass. They also sang their hit songs "Need You Now" and "American Honey".

Also appearing on stage at this year's show was Grammy Award Winner Miranda Lambert, who performed her hit song "The House That Built Me."

Country Music Grammy Nominees

Andree Valentine — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:38:55 +0000

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards are right around the corner, and a few country artists are nominated for some huge awards in multiple genre categories, including Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum. Check out the full list from taste of Country below after the bump. 2011 Grammy Nominations by Category: Best Country Song ‘The Breath You [...]

This Day In Country Music History – February 4th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:20:56 +0000

ON THIS DAY IN 2010, LADY ANTEBELLUM’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM, NEED YOU NOW, DEBUTED AT #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200 AND THE BILLBOARD COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART, SELLING OVER 481 THOUSAND COPIES. TODAY IN 2000, SHANIA TWAIN WAS NAMED “FEMALE MUSICIAN WITH THE HOTTEST HAIR” IN A POLL CONDUCTED BY SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY… FAITH HILL CAME IN [...]

This Day In Country Music History – February 3rd

Sean Ericson — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:45:08 +0000

ON THIS DAY IN 2010, TIM MCGRAW LEARNED HE WAS PART OF AN OSCAR NOMINATED FILM WHEN THE BLIND SIDE SCORED A NOD IN THE BEST MOTION PICTURE CATEGORY … TIM’S LATEST MOVIE, COUNTRY STRONG, GOT A BEST SONG ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATION THIS YEAR FOR THE TITLE CUT. SPEAKING OF TIM, TODAY IN 1998, HE [...]

Country Music Trivia Question Of The Day

Sean Ericson — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:43:28 +0000

Q: Who won the Academy Of Country Music's Top Vocal Group award in 1980 and went on to win it five more times in a row?

This Day In Country Music History – February 2nd

Sean Ericson — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:39:08 +0000

ON THIS DAY IN 2010, JASON ALDEAN CAPTURED THE TOP SPOT ON THE MEDIABASE COUNTRY SINGLES CHART WITH "THE TRUTH," WHILE MAINTAINING HIS #1 SPOT ON THE BILLBOARD COUNTRY SINGLES CHART FOR THE SECOND WEEK IN A ROW.

Country Music Trivia Question Of The Day

Sean Ericson — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:54:09 +0000

Q: Miranda Lambert is the reigning ACM Top Female Vocalist. In what year did Miranda win the ACM's Top New Female Vocalist?

This Day In Country Music History – February 1st

Sean Ericson — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:47:01 +0000

ON THIS DAY IN 2010, CARRIE UNDERWOOD’S “BEFORE HE CHEATS” WAS NAMED TOP VIDEO OF THE DECADE AT CMT.COM… ROUNDING OUT THE TOP 5 WERE TRACE ADKINS’ “HONKY TONK BADONKADONK,” TOBY KEITH’S “HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?!” SUGARLAND’S “STAY” AND KID ROCK’S “ALL SUMMER LONG”. TODAY IN 2002, ALAN JACKSON’S DRIVE WAS ON TOP [...]

Country Music Trivia Question Of The Day

Sean Ericson — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:49:18 +0000

Q: In 2007, Luke Bryan wrote what chart - topping song for Billy Currington?

This Day in Country Music History – January 31st

Sean Ericson — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:39:18 +0000

ON THIS DAY IN 2010, THE 52ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS WERE HELD. TAYLOR SWIFT CAPTURED FOUR. (ALBUM OF THE YEAR AND BEST COUNTRY ALBUM FOR FEARLESS, BEST FEMALE COUNTRY VOCAL PERFORMANCE AND BEST COUNTRY SONG FOR “WHITE HORSE”) TODAY IN 2002, KENNY CHESNEY KICKED OFF HIS “NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO PROBLEMS” TOUR IN WEST [...]

Scott McCreery on American Idol [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:59:17 +0000

Did you watch American Idol last night? What did you think of 16-year-old Scott McCreery? For being so young, I couldn’t believe (and neither could the judges) how deep and powerful his voice was! Hopefully he’ll make it far in the competition; to bring back some good country music on American Idol. For his audition, McCreery [...]

St Jude 2011 – Checking In – Episode 2 (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:31:47 +0000

We made it to Memphis!

St Jude Country Cares – Episode 1 (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:09:50 +0000

Preparing to embark on the trip to Memphis for a visit to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a weekend of smiles, hope and Country music.

Top 10 Country Dance Songs of 2010

Danny Merrell — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:10:45 +0000

Sugarland’s “Stuck Like Glue” ranks as the number one country dance songs according to Marco Club Connection which polls different country club DJ’s and dance instructors from across the country. Keep in mind that most of the top ten songs lend themselves well for line dancing, not necessarily two stepping. Here’s the list: 1. Stuck [...]

Country's Best Pictures From 2010

Andree Valentine — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:31:11 +0000

Brought to you by Taste of Country. For your viewing pleasure, Taste of Country has gathered the best country music pictures from 2010. We’ve included all of country music’s biggest moments from the year, from Taylor Swift‘s Grammy sweep to Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert‘s engagement. Although there were many joyous moments, there were also [...]