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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”. [...]

Country Music Has "One On The Way" – February 5th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:12:46 +0000

1972 – “Gee, I hope it ain’t twins again”: Loretta Lynn has a #1 country single in Billboard with “One’s On The Way”. 2012 – Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert sing “America, The Beautiful” and Kelly Clarkson does the national anthem before the Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The New York Giants [...]

Sara Evans Opens Up About Scary Fan Situation

Megan Pacella — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:30:36 +0000

Sometimes when bad things happen, the only thing you can do is make light of them. At least, that’s how Sara Evans chose to handle a recent situation in Biloxi, Miss., when a fan overstepped his boundaries and left the country singer feeling flustered. Instead of blowing things out of proportion, though, Evans opened up [...]

The Man in Black Goes Number One This Day in Country Music – October 10th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:06:28 +0000

1970 – The Kris Kristofferson song “Sunday Morning Coming Down” takes Johnny Cash to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. 2006 – BNA releases “She Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool: A Tribute To Barbara Mandrell.” Contributors include Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson, Shelby Lynne, Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan, Randy Owen, [...]

Corn Casserole Recipe – The Dish With Sara Evans

Sara Evans — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:00:08 +0000

The dish with Sara Evans is an exclusive new feature which gives the ‘Anywhere’ hitmaker a platform to share her many delicious recipes (remember, she’s a mom and stepmom to 7 kids!) with country music fans. Taste of Country is excited to partner with Sara to help bring county fans new quick-and-easy recipes straight from the singer herself!

The Birth of Blue This Day in Country Music – August 28th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:02:46 +0000

From birth to Grammy winner all in 13 years! 1982 – LeAnn Rimes born in Jackson, Mississippi. After releasing her first hit, “Blue,” at age 13, she wins a Grammy for Best New Artist, becoming one of country’s most powerful vocalists. 2011 – Rapper Nicki Minaj is a surprise guest during Taylor Swift’s concert at [...]

Sara Evans Shares Picture of Herself Without Makeup

Megan Pacella — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:30:04 +0000

Sara Evans is simply beautiful — and no, we’re not just referring to when she’s on the red carpet, looking smashing in a glitzy dress and perfect makeup. Recently, the singer took a chance and shared this picture of herself without a drop of foundation or mascara on her face.

Lauren Alaina is New Clash Champion, Now Faces Tim McGraw [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:53:58 +0000

Lauren Alaina is our new Country Clash champion. She defeated Sara Evans in a very close battle yesterday, so that means Alaina and her new song 'Eighteen Inches' will not go against the latest from Tim McGraw 'Truck Yeah'.

Lauren Alaina Goes Against Sara Evans in Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:36:19 +0000

It was close, but Sara Evans and her latest single 'Anywhere' wins again, this time taking 53% of the vote over David Nail and his version of Adele's hit 'Someone Like You'.

Today, Evans will go for her 4th straight win as she takes on the new song from Lauren Alaina 'Eighteen Inches'.

David Nail Covers Adele for Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:24:58 +0000

Congratulations to Sara Evans for another victory on the KICKS 105 Country Clash. She defeated the new song from Lonestar in yesterday's Clash, taking nearly 60% of the vote.

Evans challenger today is David Nail. The song is his version of Adele's hit 'Someone Like You'. Nail has been performing the song at his concerts and has received so many requests for it that he has recorded a studio version.

Take a listen to both songs after the jump.

Lonestar is Back and Taking on Sara Evans on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:14:27 +0000

Sara Evans is our new champion on the KICKS 105 Country Clash and today she will defend her title for the first time as she takes on the new song from Lonestar. Yup, Lonestar is back together.

Take a listen to both songs after the jump..

Country Clash – Don Williams Vs Sara Evans

Danny Merrell — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:31:02 +0000

Take a listen to both songs on today's Country Clash and then vote for your favorite.

Don Williams Goes Against Sara Evans on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:30:20 +0000

Don Williams and Alison Krauss and their new song 'I Just Come Here for the Music' is going for their 3rd win today on the KICKS 105 Country Clash.

They'll be taking on Sara Evans and her latest release 'Anywhere'.

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, [...]

Nashville Names A Better Man This Day In Country Music – April 25th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:00:15 +0000

2011 – USA Weekend reveals the CMT Music Awards Breakthrough Video of the Year nominees: Lee Brice’s “Love Like Crazy”; Aaron Lewis’ “Country Boy”; Jerrod Niemann’s “Lover, Lover”; The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young”; and Thompson Square’s “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not”. 2009 – Diamond Rio’s Jimmy Olander runs 13.1 miles [...]

Have A Blessed Easter – What Bible Verse Gives You Strength Or Comfort? [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:36:13 +0000

You normally don’t see too many blogs or stories on a media website about God, Jesus, the Bible, or religion. It seems to be taboo for many, some are scared to offend…that’s ashame. Easter should be celebrated as one of the most joyous and blessed times of the year. For us Christians, there is no [...]

#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 [...]

A Blue Day In Country Music – March 16th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:00:06 +0000

2011 – Sara Evans’ single “A Little Bit Stronger” is certified gold. 2006 – Carrie Underwood’s video for “Don’t Forget To Remember Me” debuts on CMT. 2005 – Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw and Big & Rich snag four nominations apiece for the CMT Music Awards. Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson are [...]

Rascal Flatts Give Sara Evans a New Car

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:00:21 +0000

Sara Evans joined Rascal Flatts for the first couple months of this year for their Thaw Out 2012 Winter Tour, along with opening act Hunter Hayes. The tour made a successful run and wrapped Feb. 18 in New Jersey. And while the most of the excitement may be over, Evans still has much to be excited about. As a thank you for a tour well done, Rascal Flatts gave their female co-star a gift to help her thaw out, and from Evans’ reaction on Twitter, the surprise present was much appreciated.

Lady Antebellum Bring Out Surprise Guests Luke Bryan and Sara Evans in Nashville

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:00:55 +0000

Who doesn’t love going to a great concert and then getting surprised by another great performer, who joins the one you’re there to see? What about two additional unexpected performers? Well, Lady Antebellum‘s crowd got to experience just that last night (Feb. 22) at the trio’s sold-out show at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium.