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George Strait, Keith Urban + More Added as 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:39 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards will be a big night in country music, boasting a terrific lineup of fan-favorite acts, including the King himself. Recently added to the mix are George Strait, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, making this evening a truly entertaining country music party.

Keith Urban Joins Kree Harrison for 'Where the Blacktop Ends' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:40:24 +0000

'American Idol' season 12 finalist Kree Harrison performed on the show's finale Thursday night (May 16), and she was joined by judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson for a high-energy rendition of Urban's hit 'Where the Blacktop Ends.'

Keith Urban Performs 'Little Bit of Everything' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:20:21 +0000

‘American Idol‘ judge Keith Urban sang his current single ‘Little Bit of Everything’ on the hit reality singing competition on Thursday night (May 16), showing the contestants how it’s done in the big leagues with a polished, tight and energetic performance. The song is a marriage of country-tinged instrumentation with a very radio-friendly pop hook, [...]

'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

Keith Urban Teases Upbeat New Single

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:00:02 +0000

Keith Urban premiered a 23-second snippet of some much-anticipated new music -- a brand new single, which will be serviced to country radio on Monday, May 13. It's a short tease, Urban fanatics will find it good enough to tide them over for the time being.

#1 Is On Willie's Mind This Day In Country Music – May 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:17:12 +0000

1982 – Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind” reaches #1 on the Billboard country chart. 2012 – Lady Antebellum performs “Wanted You More” on the season finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” One of Blake Shelton’s team members, Jermaine Paul, is voted the winner. 2005 – Mindy McCready is taken to a Nashville hospital after [...]

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple. The video features McGraw [...]

Keith Urban Voted Best 'American Idol' Judge Ever

Megan Pacella — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:40:51 +0000

Even though Keith Urban has only been a judge on ‘American Idol‘ for one season, which is winding down as we speak, his quiet and kind demeanor has already made him a fan favorite. In fact, Urban was recently voted ‘Best Idol Judge Ever’ in a Zimbio readers poll. In the poll of 1,200 Zimbio [...]

Toby Takes Cover From Mortar Fire This Day in Country Music – April 29th [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:03:04 +0000

2011 – Toby Keith is forced to take cover in a bunker… when four mortars explode nearby just before he is to go on stage to perform for American soldiers in the Middle East. 2009 – Keith Urban’s “Kiss A Girl” video debuts on CMT.com. 2004 – Wynonna and the rock band Heart tape an [...]

Award Winning Automotive Destruction This Day in Country Music – April 16th (video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:44:27 +0000

2007 – Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” video swipes three trophies at the CMT Music Awards, held at Belmont University’s Curb Events Center in Nashville. Among other victors are Jack Ingram, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Sugarland and Kenny Chesney. 2012 – Capitol releases Little Big Town’s “Pontoon” to radio. 2010 – Alan Jackson is [...]

Possibly The Greatest Country Song in History Recorded This Day in Country Music – February 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:38:44 +0000

1980 – George Jones records… “He Stopped Loving Her Today” at the Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville, then bets producer Billy Sherrill that the record won’t go to #1. 2012 – EMI releases Eric Church’s “Springsteen” to radio. Referenced in the lyrics: “I’m On Fire,” “Born To Run,” “Glory Days” and “Born In The U.S.A.”. [...]

Keith Urban Lists His Favorite Songs of 2012

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:15:46 +0000

What dominated Keith Urban‘s iPod in 2012? Well, there was quite a bit of country music — and even some pop — on his personal playlist. Urban posted his favorite tracks of the year on his website, giving fans a musical recap right before the calendar turned on 2013. It’s undeniably heavy on tunes by [...]

Keith Urban Shares Why 'American Idol' Is Especially Important to Him

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:00:45 +0000

Keith Urban may be Australian, but the singer’s reason for joining ‘American Idol‘ as a judge proves that the American Dream is a concept that transcends cultures and geographic divides. The idea that someone with God-given vocal talent deserves a chance to have their voice heard is one that is universal, and that’s why the [...]

CDB Plays a Mean Fiddle This Day in Country Music – December 28th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:32:28 +0000

2009 – Charlie Daniels plays a “mean fiddle” as a GEICO insurance commercial makes its television debut. 2010 – Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have a daughter, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, born through a surrogate mother at Nashville’s Centennial Medical Center. 2002 – It’s a happy moment for George Strait: “She’ll Leave You With [...]

Narnia Goes Country This Day in Country Music – December 10th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:05:22 +0000

2010 – “The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader” debuts in theaters with Carrie Underwood singing the end theme, “There’s A Place For Us”. 2005 – Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood marry at their home in Owasso, Oklahoma. 2004 – Keith Urban’s “You’re My Better Half” video receives its first public [...]

Canadians Invade America! This Day in Country Music – November 16th (video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:06:06 +0000

1970 – Anne Murray clutches a gold single with “Snowbird,” making her the first…The first Canadian artist to reach gold with a country hit. 2005 – CBS airs “I Walk The Line: A Night For Johnny Cash” with Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Dwight Yoakam, Jerry Lee Lewis, Norah Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock, [...]

Nashville's Extreme Home Makeover This Day in Country Music – November 14th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:02:26 +0000

2010 – Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood’s Grand Ole Opry performance of “Temporary Home” are featured in ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” centered on the restoration of Nashville’s Lighthouse Christian School. 2006 – Clay Walker gets engaged to Jessica Craig at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas. 2005 – The [...]

Country Takes The Big Screen… Again. This Day in Country Music – November 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:58:04 +0000

2010 – The movie “Country Strong,” starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw, premieres at Nashville’s Green Hills 16 theaters, drawing Luke Bryan, Sara Evans, Dierks Bentley, Mark Collie, Jerrod Niemann and Little Big Town. 2009 – Dolly Parton, Charlie Daniels, Ernest Tubb, Kid Rock and Hattie Louise “Tootsie” Bess–founder of Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge–are inducted into [...]

2012 CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:30:06 +0000

A new class of country heroes has taken over the Male Vocalist of the Year category at the CMA Awards. Once-familiar names like Chesney and Paisley have been purged from the list of nominees, with newcomers like Luke Bryan and Eric Church filling the spots in 2012. While one can argue for someone other than these five men, it's difficult to argue against any of them. Who do you think will win the Male Vocalist of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Unload Their $13M New York Apartment

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:00:45 +0000

It seems like down-to-earth country couple Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are coming... well, back down to earth. The duo is reportedly selling their 3,248 sq. ft. New York City duplex, which is located on the top floor of the apartment building.