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Colt Ford and John Anderson Re-Record 'Swingin" for New 'Super Zeroes' Movie

Billy Dukes — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:30:25 +0000

A new version of the John Anderson classic 'Swingin'' appears in the upcoming movie 'Super Zeroes.' The legendary country singer re-cut the song with Colt Ford and created a song that truly blends the two singer's unique styles. During an interview shared exclusively with Taste of Country, Ford and Anderson explain the history of the song and the new recording.

Josh Turner Finds Another Baby This Day in Country Music – December 13th (video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:49:00 +0000

2010 – Josh and Jennifer Turner have their third son, Crawford Marion Turner, in Nashville.“I’m gonna find me a baby and make a couple babies and sing in harmony.” Overachiever. 2006 – Heidi Newfield gives her final performances as a member of Trick Pony as the band holds three concerts at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. Two [...]

John Anderson Returns to Nacogdoches this Saturday Night

Danny Merrell — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:00:08 +0000

John Anderson is coming back to Nacogdoches! He performed at Banita Creek Hall last November and the show was great and the turn out was huge. Anderson will be on stage this Saturday at Banita Creek Hall. You can get your tickets online or just wait to get them at the door. BCH will be [...]

It's Like Money in the Bank This Day in Country Music – July 10th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:50:22 +0000

The funny thing about popular music is that a #1 means money in your pocket but not necessarily a memorable song. I bet you remember this big hair! 2010 – Carrie Underwood marries hockey player Mike Fisher at the Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. Attending celebs include Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Simon Cowell [...]

Keith Whitley Born This Day in Country Music – July 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:07:15 +0000

2001 – Rascal Flatts’ “Easy” video, featuring Natasha Bedingfield, debuts on CMT. 2009 – Atlantic releases The Zac Brown Band’s “Toes” to radio. 1995 – “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” puts John Michael Montgomery at the top spot on the Billboard country chart. 1990 – Hank Williams Jr. marries his fourth [...]

A Common Thread Runs Through Country This Day in Country Music – June 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:00:44 +0000

2011 – Jake Owen’s “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” video debuts on CMT. 2005 – Ralph Stanley undergoes a triple bypass operation in Virginia. 2001 – Jamie O’Neal has surgery in Nashville for a ruptured disc in her back, an injury aggravated during Fan Fair a week earlier. 2001 – Tracy Lawrence and [...]

Swingin' Becomes Popular This Day in Country Music – June 14th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:00:21 +0000

A Country favorite or one of the most annoying songs of all time? Either way, John Anderson strikes gold this day in 1983. 2011 – Alabama hosts Bama Rising, a benefit at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena that raises $2 million for tornado relief. Also on board: Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, [...]

Aldean Goes Gold, McGraw Sees Red And Garth Joins The Big "O" This Day In Country Music History – June 24th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:41:44 +0000

2009 – Jason Aldean picks up a gold album for “Wide Open”. 2008 – Tim McGraw pulls a fan on stage while performing “Indian Outlaw” at the White River Amphitheater in Auburn, Washington, kicking him out of the concert for allegedly attacking a female fan. Camera-phone footage is spread across the Internet. 2007 [...]