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An 80′s Lady From The 40′s This Day in Country Music – May 15th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:05:11 +0000

1942 – K.T. Oslin is born in Crossett, Arkansas. Songs such as “80′s Ladies,” “Hold Me” and “Come Next Monday” make her a voice for serious women’s issues in the 20th century’s final two decades. 2007 – Carrie Underwood wins three times in the CBS telecast of the 42nd annual Academy of Country Music [...]

Thompson Square, 'Just Feels Good' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:00:55 +0000

The best songs on Thompson Square's new album 'Just Feels Good' sound like a conversation between the two married lovers. Early on, their back-and-forth is light and playful. Later ballads take a more somber tone, but all that find the 'If I Didn't Have You' singers sharing lead are highlights from the duo's sophomore project.

Hunter Hayes Takes Clash Again, Now Faces Thompson Square [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:22:37 +0000

Only one vote separated Hunter Hayes from Brantley Gilbert in yesterday's Country Clash, but that slight margin of victory is enough to send Hayes to his 2nd straight win.

Today, he'll be facing the new song from Thompson Square.

I Love The Way John Michael Montgomery Shoots To #1 This Day In Country Music – May 15th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:48:05 +0000

In 1993 I Love The Way You Love Me by John Michael Montgomery, Victoria Shaw and Chuck Cannon wins ACM Song Of The Year and is still a fan favorite today. 2007 – Carrie Underwood wins three times in the CBS telecast of the 42nd annual Academy of Country Music awards at the MGM Grand [...]

One Of The Top 2-Step Songs Hits #1 This Day In Country Music – May 9th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:17 +0000

Buckle polishing, belly rubbin’, boot scootin’, 2-steppin’… Whatever you call it, I know from experience that when you play “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn it will fill the dance floor. This day In 1992 it hit #1 and has been a club hit ever since. 2011 – Thompson Square earns a platinum single for [...]

Thompson Square Singer Shawna Thompson's Father Dies

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:45:19 +0000

Thompson Square singer Shawna Thompson’s father died on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 23), according to a sad statement on the duo’s website. “It is with extremely heavy hearts to inform you all that Shawna’s father George Michael ‘Mickey’ Mcilwain passed away yesterday,” the post reads.

England Dan Born This Day In Country Music – February 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:18 +0000

2011 – Stoney Creek releases Thompson Square’s self-titled debut album. 2009 – Robert Plant & Alison Krauss win five trophies in the 51st Grammy Awards at the Staples Center: Album of the Year and Contemporary Folk/Americana Album, for “Raising Sand”; Record of the Year, “Please Read The Letter”; Pop Collaboration, “Rich Woman”; and Country Collaboration, [...]

Thompson Square And Tim McGraw Go Head To Head On Today's Clash [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:40:27 +0000

Tim McGraw gets another win on the KICKS 105 Country Clash as he takes 58% of the vote in his battle with the new song from Miranda Lambert's.

Now, McGraw will try for his 6th straight win as he takes on the latest from Thompson Square.

Thompson Square's Family Member Undergoes Surgery

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:55:13 +0000

Well wishes for a speedy recovery to the father of Thompson Square‘s Shawna Thompson, who had surgery this week. Shawna informed fans that he was heading into the hospital the night prior to his surgery, asking them to keep him in mind. “Daddy’s surgery is at 7am in the morning,” Shawna tweeted Thursday night. “Please [...]

Blake Shelton Lays a Kiss on Keifer Thompson at 2011 ACAs

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:54:33 +0000

Blake Shelton has a funny way of saying “congratulations.” The friendly ‘Honey Bee’ hitmaker laid a kiss on Keifer Thompson after the Thompson Square husband-wife duo walked away with three awards at the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday, but the male vocalist wasn’t bothered by it — he said Shelton has really nice lips.

Top Songs Of The Year Battle Each Other On Today's Country Clash [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:35:26 +0000

George Strait has won again on the KICKS 105 Country Clash and has also, once again, placed a song in the Country Clash Hall of Fame by way of winning for the fifth straight time.

On today's Clash, since it is time for the CMA Awards, we are featuring the two most played songs of the year (so far) battling against each other.

Find out what the songs are after the jump

American Country Awards 2011 Nominees Announced

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:11:34 +0000

The nominations for the second annual American Country Awards were announced on Wednesday, with Jason Aldean and the Zac Brown Band leading the way with eight nods each. The Dec. 5 FOX broadcast honors country artists in traditional categories like Artist of the Year, but also unconventional categories like Touring Headline Act of the Year.

Hunter Hayes Is On Tour With Taylor Swift – And Today He Takes On Sugarland [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:40:17 +0000

Sugarland gets the victory yesterday over Thompson Square by taking a little over 52% of the vote.

Now, Sugarland takes on Hunter Hayes in today's Country Clash.

Thompson Square And Sugarland Go Head To Head In Today's 'Clash'

Danny Merrell — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:25:22 +0000

We have two new challengers on today’s KICKS 105 Country Clash. Blake Shelton’s ‘Honey Bee’ gained Hall of Fame status by winning 5 straight times, so today the new songs from Sugarland and Thompson Square will face off. Thompson Square scored a huge number one song with ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not’. What [...]

Country Music Trivia Question Of The Day

Sean Ericson — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:26:31 +0000

Q: What are the first names of new husband and wife duo Thompson Square?