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Country Has Never Been This Far Before, This Day in Country Music – April 4th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:55:16 +0000

1973 – Conway Twitty records “You’ve Never Been This Far Before”… and “I’m Not Through Loving You Yet” at Bradley’s Barn in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. 2006 – Lyric Street releases Rascal Flatts’ album “Me And My Gang”. 2004 – Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” tops the list as CMT pesents “100 Greatest Music Videos”. [...]

Martina McBride Faces Her Fears This Day in Country Music – January 23rd (video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:00:16 +0000

2011 – Martina McBride delivers the national anthem at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field… while Joe Nichols and Hank Williams Jr. perform at halftime in the AFC Championship Game. The Steelers ground the New York Jets, 24-19. What’s more frightening than singing the National Anthem in front of a national audience? 2008 – Big Machine releases Taylor [...]

Texas Boys Take the Country This Day in Country Music – December 12th (video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:05:56 +0000

2011 – Republic Nashville releases The Eli Young Band’s “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” to radio. EYB is nominated for Best Country Group Performance for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.” Their hit single written by Will Hoge and Texan Eric Pasley is nominated for Best Country Song. The 55th Grammy’s will be on [...]

A Texas Songwriting Legend Born This Day in Country Music – November 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:59:38 +0000

1941 – Singer-songwriter Guy Clark born in Monahans, Texas. His credits include “Heartbroke,” by Ricky Skaggs; “She’s Crazy For Leavin’,” by Rodney Crowell; “Oklahoma Borderline,” by Vince Gill, and Kenny Chesney’s “Hemingway’s Whiskey”. 2010 – Martina McBride is joined by Train to shoot an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Rocketown in Nashville. Among the performances: [...]

Martina McBride Admits She Thinks of Her Husband When Singing 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:30:17 +0000

Martina McBride's hit song 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It' joins 'Independence Day' and 'Concrete Angel' as songs from her catalog that carry great social importance on the breath of her soaring melody. McBride -- who's teaming up with General Mills to raise money and awareness for breast cancer this fall -- embraces the added responsibility, but says she only picks songs that meet her high expectations.

Tiny Woman, Big Voice! This Day in Country Music – July 29th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:18:15 +0000

2011 – The Lady Antebellum single “Just A Kiss” is certified gold, platinum and quintuple-platinum. 2006 – Former Negro League baseball player Charley Pride sings the American and Canadian national anthems in Cooperstown, New York, when 17 former Negro Leaguers join the Baseball Hall of Fame. 2005 – Gretchen Wilson’s “All Jacked Up” [...]

Martina McBride and Train's Pat Monahan to Debut New Duet on PBS Special

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:00:10 +0000

Country star Martina McBride and Train singer Pat Monahan will debut their new duet ‘A Song for You’ on the upcoming PBS special, ‘From Dust to Dreams: Opening Night at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.’ The show was filmed at the opening of the Smith Center in March and also features performances by an array of country and pop musicians.

Jimmy Buffett Explodes This Day in Country Music – June 2nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:00:39 +0000

2011 – Shania Twain receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 2010 – Faith Hill and Emmylou Harris perform at the White House as Paul McCartney receives the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize. Also playing for the president: Jack White, Elvis Costello and The Jonas Brothers. 2009 – Kellie Pickler earns [...]

George Strait Coming Back to Houston Rodeo in 2013

Danny Merrell — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:49:00 +0000

In 2013, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be one day longer than usual. That's because the one extra day will set aside for a full concert from George Strait, Martina McBride, and the Randy Rogers Band!

#1 On CMT's 100 Greatest Music Videos This Day In Country Music – April 4th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:00:43 +0000

2006 – Lyric Street releases Rascal Flatts’ “Me And My Gang” album. 2004 – Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” tops the list as CMT pesents “100 Greatest Music Videos”. 2001 – Sara Evans collects her second gold album, for “Born To Fly”. 1998 – Trisha Yearwood makes her way to #1 in Billboard [...]

Martina McBride Is Blessed With A #1 This Day In Country Music – March 30th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:00:21 +0000

2006 – Phil Vassar’s “Last Day Of My Life” video and The Wreckers’ “Leave The Pieces” debut on CMT. 2004 – Brad Paisley tapes an installment of the Radney Foster-hosted “CMT Crossroads” in New York, teaming with pop singer-songwriter-guitarist John Mayer. Included in the set list: “Daughters,” “Bigger Than My Body,” “Little Moments” and [...]

Martina McBride, Pat Monahan, And Chris Young Featured On Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:40:56 +0000

Chris Young and his latest song 'Neon' continues on as our Country Clash champion as he took 67% of the vote in yesterday's battle with 'Beers Ago' by Toby Keith.

Today, Young will definitely have his hands full as he goes against the remake of 'Marry Me' featuring Martina McBride and the group Train's front man, Pat Monahan.

Martina McBride Tops Music Row Charts With 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It'

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:00:58 +0000

Martina McBride is riding high at No. 1 on the Music Row’s Country Breakout Singles chart this week with her power-ballad anthem about dealing with breast cancer, ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It.’ The song made its impact to country radio late last summer and took 31 weeks to top the industry chart.

Clint Black Awared Platinum For Killin' Time This Day In Country Music – January 23rd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:44 +0000

2011 – Martina McBride delivers the national anthem at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field, while Joe Nichols and Hank Williams Jr. perform at halftime in the AFC Championship Game. The Steelers ground the New York Jets, 24-19. 2008 – Big Machine releases Taylor Swift’s “Picture To Burn” to radio. 2008 – Carrie Underwood picks up [...]

Johnny Cash Goes To Prison This Day In Country Music – January 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:02:13 +0000

2010 – Trace Adkins signs a recording deal with Toby Keith’s Show Dog-Universal Music during a press conference at BMI in Nashville. 2006 – Big & Rich’s “Comin’ To Your City” album is certified gold and platinum. 2005 – Columbia announces the signing of Van Zant, featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Johnny Van Zant [...]

Hank Heads Down The Lonesome Highway This Day In Country Music – January 10th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:58:25 +0000

2010 – John Rich and his wife, Joan, have a son, Cash Rich, in Nashville. 2009 – Taylor Swift sings “Love Story” and “Forever & Always” as the musical guest on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live”. 2005 – The city council in Rincon, Georgia, approves a sign at the city limits proclaiming the community as [...]

George Strait/Martina McBride Coming To Bossier City – Ride Our Concert Bus!!

Danny Merrell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:51:21 +0000

Saturday, January 28th, the king is coming to the Century Link Center in Bossier City. George Strait along with special guest Martina McBride will be putting on a memorable performance.

We have just one more pair of seats available on the George Strait concert bus, but the only way you can get them is to win them.

"Lovesick Blues Day" This Day In Country Music – December 22nd

Sean Ericson — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:05:19 +0000

2010 – “Country Strong” debuts in Los Angeles and Nashville. Tim McGraw portrays the manager of a singer played by Gwyneth Paltrow in the picture, which also has roles for Ed Bruce, Lari White and Jim Lauderdale. 2009 – The Zac Brown Band’s “Highway 20 Ride” video premieres on CMT.com. 2006 – Jason [...]

Get On KICKS 105 Party Bus To See George Strait And Martina McBride In January! [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:07:32 +0000

George Strait and special guest Martina McBride will be performing at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, LA on Saturday, January 28th – and we’ve got tickets for you to see them live! Join us on the KICKS 105 party bus, sponsored by Campbell’s Portable Buildings, to one of the hottest concerts in 2012! Tickets [...]

Clint Black Is A Hollywood Star This Day In Country Music – December 12th

Sean Ericson — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:47:44 +0000

2005 – Dierks Bentley proposes to Cassidy Black in Las Vegas. Two days later, the couple marries in Mexico. 2005 – Kenny Chesney’s “The Road And The Radio” goes gold, platinum and double-platinum simultaneously. 2003 – “CMT Crossroads” airs, featuring Martina McBride and Pat Benatar. The show is hosted by Radney Foster, and [...]