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Taylor Gets Mean This Day in Country Music – May 6th [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:23:03 +0000

2011 – Taylor Swift’s “Mean” video has its world premiere on CMT. 2007 – Kenny Chesney and Brooks & Dunn wrap the two-day Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, for an audience of 30,000. Also playing: Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Pat Green and Sugarland. 2006 – [...]

Simon Cowell Trying to Lure Shania Twain for 'X Factor'?

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:00:33 +0000

It looks like maybe Blake Shelton and Keith Urban have started a trend. Shelton became the first major country star to appear on a mainstream reality TV singing competition when he signed on as a coach for 'The Voice,' while Urban is appearing as a judge on the upcoming season of 'American Idol.' Now, according to reports, Simon Cowell is trying to woo country superstar Shania Twain for 'X Factor.'

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 [...]

Willie the Singer's First #1 This Day in Country Music – October 4th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:26:29 +0000

1975 – Willie Nelson picks up his first #1 single as an artist… His classic “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” was that song. 2011 – Mercury releases Scotty McCreery’s debut studio album, “Clear As Day”. 2008 – Dierks and Cassidy Bentley have a daughter, Evalyn Day Bentley, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. [...]

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 [...]

Bobbie Gentry Born This Day in Country Music – July 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:10:57 +0000

Roberta Streeter… does the name ring a bell? Her song (also made into a “made for TV” movie) went to #1 and she won 3 Grammys! 2007 – Kimberly Roads and husband Stephen Schlapman have a daughter, Daisy Pearl, in Phoenix. The rest of Little Big Town performs in the evening for the first time [...]

My Wife Thinks You're Dead, This Day in Country Music – June 12th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:04:00 +0000

2009 – Shania Twain speaks to fans for the first time about her split from Robert John “Mutt” Lange in an online letter, saying she’s “inspired by my pain to write.” She also notes she’s gone skydiving and deep-sea diving for the first time. 2004 – Terri Clark becomes the first Canadian-born female to [...]

Bonnie & Clyde Are Best This Day In Country Music – April 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:00:42 +0000

One of my favorite songs from one of my all time favorite artists is featured in today’s “This Day In Country Music” Merle Haggard. By the way, are you following Merle on Twitter? I am @merlehaggard 2011 – Jason Aldean leads all finalists in the CMT Music Awards with four nominations. 2010 – [...]

Luke Bryan Defends Country Clash Title Against Kristen Kelly [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:47:29 +0000

'Endless Love' featuring Lionel Richie and Shania Twain was defeated in yesterday's Country Clash by the new song 'Drunk On You' by Luke Bryan...but it was close, Bryan got 52% of the vote.

Today's new challenge will come from newcomer Kristen Kelly and her latest single 'Ex-Old Man'

Richie And Twain Are New Clash Champions – Now Face Luke Bryan [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000

Motown meets Country is the winner in yesterday's Country Clash.

'Endless Love' featuring Lionel Richie and Shania Twain comes up with 56% of the vote in their victory over the latest from Easton Corbin.

Richie and Twain will try to defend their title today as they take on the new song from Luke Bryan - 'Drunk On You'.

Lionel Richie And Shania Twain Featured On Today's Country Clash [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:40:27 +0000

It was a close Clash, but Easton Corbin and his new song 'Lovin' You Is Fun' continues on as our champion after defeating 'You Still Got It' by Darryl Worley with 53% of the vote.

Now, for today's KICKS 105 Country Clash, something a little different.

Number One Teenage Queen This Day In Country Music – February 3rd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:25 +0000

2009 – Darius Rucker nets a gold single for “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”. 2006 – “The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada” opens nationally. The Tommy Lee Jones picture features Dwight Yoakam and Levon Helm, plus music by Merle Haggard, Augie Meyers, Freddy Fender, Hank Williams Jr., Flaco Jimenez and Roger Miller. [...]

Carrie Underwood Finds Gold This Day In Country Music – January 5th

Sean Ericson — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:03:00 +0000

2010 – Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova” goes gold. 2009 – James Otto undergoes shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff and bone spurs. 2007 – Jo Dee Messina begins her first USO tour, performing for American G.I.s in Italy over a five-day period. 1999 – Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One” is [...]

Shania Twain Stalker Released After Day of Testimony and Outbursts

Billy Dukes — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:36:38 +0000

Shania Twain stalker John Palumbo is now a free man and will remain free as long as he doesn’t come within a half kilometer of the famous singer. The Toronto Sun reports that Palumbo was sentenced to time served and placed on three years probation after a long trial which featured many sensational outbursts.

Shania Twain Stalker Hearing Resumes Today

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:59:12 +0000

The case against alleged Shania Twain stalker Giovanni (John) Palumbo is in its third month, with testimony expected on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to decide if the defendant is mentally fit to continue. Psychiatrist Dr. Helen Ward will testify about her recent court-mandated evaluation of Palumbo. The Vancouver Sun reports that Ward had determined that Palumbo [...]

Trace Doesn't "Miss This" Gold Record This Day In Country Music – October 31st

Sean Ericson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:21:12 +0000

2008 – Trace Adkins collects a gold single for “You’re Gonna Miss This”. 2006 – BNA releases Kellie Pickler’s debut album, “Small Town Girl”. 2000 – Mercury releases Jamie O’Neal’s debut album, “Shiver”. 1998 – Shania Twain’s “Honey, I’m Home” resides at #1 on the Billboard country chart. 1997 – SHeDAISY [...]

Michael Buble Previews Christmas Duet With Shania Twain

Billy Dukes — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:41:26 +0000

Shania Twain joined Michael Buble via Skype from Switzerland to record her lyrics for a version of ‘White Christmas’ that will appear on his ‘Christmas’ album, due out on October 24. In the preview video below, one sees how the two Canadian superstars made the long distance duet work while get a sneak peak at what the final song will sound like.

Shania Twain Stalker Lashes Out at Court After Being Denied Bail

Nancy Dunham — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:53:57 +0000

Shania Twain‘s accused stalker had another outburst in court today, October 19, screaming “shame!” at the judge that denied his request for freedom. Former Ottawa physician Giovanni (John) Palumbo, 51, swore under his breath when Justice Richard Schneider made the decision, reported the Associated Press. The judge was reluctant to keep Palumbo jailed, mainly because [...]

Little Big Town Grows, And Shrinks By 1 In The Same Day This Day In Country Music – July 27th

Sean Ericson — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:58:19 +0000

2007 - and husband Stephen Schlapman have a daughter, Daisy Pearl, in Phoenix. The rest of Little Big Town performs in the evening for the first time as a trio. 2003 – Shania Twain gives a free concert at Chicago’s Grant Park. The event is taped for an NBC-TV special, “Shania Twain UP! Live [...]

Shania Twain Rumored for 'American Idol' Judges' Table [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:52:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez was a big part of 'American Idol's' resurgence last season, but she hasn't committed to another run on the show, so producers are reportedly looking for a replacement -- and rumors are pointing to Shania Twain.

With more than 60 million albums' worth of worldwide sales to her name, Twain certainly knows a thing or two about what it takes to achieve commercial success -- and just as Lopez was emerging from a recording lull in the months leading up to her joining the 'Idol' team, Twain is preparing to end a long musical hiatus.