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Blake Shelton, 'Boys 'Round Here' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:45:44 +0000

There is comedy in Blake Shelton singing with Pistol Annies, as he does on his new single 'Boys 'Round Here.' One imagines a country Hugh Hefner surrounded by his beauties. In real life, the Annies likely (very likely) don't attend to his every need and agree with him at all costs, but they do on this song, and it's absolutely charming.

Lady Antebellum Reveal New Details, Track Listing for 'Golden'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:03:14 +0000

Lady Antebellum is going for the gold with their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, embracing change and risk while staying true to their perfectly harmonized sound. They've revealed even more details on 'Golden,' including the track listing and what fans can expect from their new record.

New Songs on the Radio – March 2013

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:00:39 +0000

Tracks from unreleased albums seem to be the prescription for new songs on the radio in March 2013. Keep an ear to your radio this month to hear songs from Billy Currington, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley and the Band Perry. All four of these artists have revealed a new single from an upcoming project.

Lady Antebellum, 'Downtown' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:30:48 +0000

Lady Antebellum have never been funkier than on their new single ‘Downtown’ — the first from the trio’s upcoming fourth studio album. A guitar lick postmarked 1962 steers the song and pushes the band in an exciting new direction. The timing couldn’t be better. After three albums, fans and haters know what to expect from [...]

Chris Young, 'I Can Take It From There' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:30:43 +0000

Chris Young darkens his stamp as country music’s most reliable romancer with his new single ‘I Can Take It From There.’ The uptempo lover is reminiscent of ‘Gettin’ You Home,’ but not quite that sexy. ‘I Can Take It From There’ is the start of a fun night in. Young doesn’t stray from his traditional [...]

JB and the Moonshine Band, 'No Better Than This' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:00:39 +0000

Not all summer songs come across as fun and breezy. Too often they’re saturated with sugar or references to the juniper in Georgia or how hot the sun in Oklahoma shines on the scorched earth. JB and the Moonshine Band don’t overthink things with their new single ‘No Better Than This.’ It’s an easy emotion tied up in under three minutes.

Wade Hayes Releases Emotional New Song About His Battle With Cancer

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:00:53 +0000

As he promised his fans, Wade Hayes has shifted gears to 100 percent music now that he has completed his chemo therapy for his stage IV colon cancer. The singer announced his battle with the disease late last year.

The latest tune from Hayes — which he wrote about the emotiona

Tim McGraw Blown Away by Impact New Songs 'Truck Yeah' and 'Mexicoma' Are Having on Tour

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:00:44 +0000

It’s been about a month since Tim McGraw kicked off the Brothers of the Sun Tour with Kenny Chesney, which means it’s also been a month-long adventure of sampling new music to fans. Those who have caught shows recently have been lucky enough to hear at least two new McGraw tunes – ’Mexicoma’ and ‘Truck Yeah.’

Carrie Underwood Previews New Song 'Good Girl' in Web Video

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:39 +0000

Just days before her new single ‘Good Girl’ is scheduled to be officially released, Carrie Underwood has given fans a sample of the until now unheard track from her upcoming fourth studio album. In a video released on her official website on Tuesday, Underwood takes fans inside the studio.

New Country Music Releases – March 2012

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:05:03 +0000

As it begins to heat up outside and the snow and ice turn to green grass and fresh blooms, artists will churn out new country music releases for March 2012 faster than you can say “bring on spring break!” Old school favorite Neal McCoy will kick things off on March 6 with his latest sure [...]

Zac Brown Band Premiere New Song 'Sweet Annie' During 'Live at Red Rocks' Special

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:14:48 +0000

Fans who tuned into the premiere of the Zac Brown Band‘s ‘Live at Red Rocks’ special over the weekend got an added bonus. In addition to several of their chart-topping hits, the band also offered the television debut of a previously unreleased song, ‘Sweet Annie.’

Miranda Lambert Brings 'Baggage Claim' to the 'Today' Show

Billy Dukes — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:12:34 +0000

Miranda Lambert began the media tour to promote her new album ‘Four the Record’ with Matt Lauer and the ‘Today’ show crew on Tuesday morning. Before performing her current hit, ‘Baggage Claim,’ Lambert talked a bit about the big year she’s had. Despite not being much of a morning person, Lambert was bright-eyed and chipper [...]

Miranda Lambert Shares the 'Four the Record' Story – Exclusive Cut-by-Cut

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:30:41 +0000

Miranda Lambert is releasing her new album ‘Four the Record’ on Tuesday, Nov. 1, and Taste of Country has the exclusive premiere of her personal stories behind each song on the record. The album features 14 brand-new tracks, including her recent single, ‘Baggage Claim.’ The deluxe version of it — which can be pre-ordered here — also features extended versions of these cut-by-cuts on a DVD that comes with the package.

Will Scotty McCreery's 'Clear as Day' Top the Charts?

Jeff Giles — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:23:51 +0000

Scotty McCreery is poised to claim the Number One spot when his first full-length effort ‘Clear as Day’ makes its debut on the charts next week. But will he actually pull it off?

It’s been nearly a decade since ‘American Idol‘ was able to turn all its ratings mojo into a Number One album debut for one of its contestants. The last one was Ruben Studdard, whose ‘Thankful’ bowed at the top of the charts way back in December 2003.