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Siblings Score This Day in Country Music – May 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:08:54 +0000

2010 – Republic Nashville releases The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” to radio. 2009 – Barbara Mandrell, Roy Clark and session musician Charlie McCoy are officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. 2006 – The “Walk The Line” soundtrack goes platinum. The album features such Johnny Cash songs [...]

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 [...]

It's Back To Court For Tim McGraw This Day In Country Music – May 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:08:16 +0000

2011 – Curb Records accuses Tim McGraw of breach of contract in a lawsuit… It claims he recorded his “Emotional Traffic” album too soon after the previous release. 2006 – The Wreckers make their Grand Ole Opry debut. 2005 – Jason Aldean performs ”Hicktown” and “Why” as he makes his first appearance on the Grand [...]

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple. The video features McGraw [...]

Finally, We Welcome The Pride of The Grand Ole Opry This Day in Country Music – May 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:07:54 +0000

1993 – Charley Pride joins the Grand Ole Opry. 2012 – Arista releases the Carrie Underwood album “Blown Away”. 2010 – Rascal Flatts sings the national anthem before the Kentucky Derby at Louisville’s Churchill Downs. Little Big Town, Smokey Robinson and Terry Bradshaw attend the race, won by Super Saver. 2008 – George [...]

Former Label Sues Tim McGraw for Copyright Infringement

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:00:04 +0000

In the latest round of a bitter legal battle stretching back several years, Curb Records has filed a new legal complaint against Tim McGraw for copyright infringement. According to the Tennessean, the action — which was filed Monday (April 29) — claims that McGraw was still under contract to Curb when he recorded the songs [...]

Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw + Taylor Swift Among People's Most Beautiful

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:30:01 +0000

People magazine has issued a preview of its upcoming yearly Most Beautiful People list, and this year's roundup includes several of country's top stars. Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift were all named to the list in 2013. The magazine asked each of the stars to explain what they've learned about themselves that makes them feel beautiful.

Garth Sets Records This Day in Country Music – April 24th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:35:05 +0000

1991 – Garth Brooks wins a record six times in the 26th annual Academy Of Country Music awards on NBC. His haul includes Entertainer of the Year and Top Male Vocalist; Album (“No Fences”); Single Record (“Friends In Low Places”); and Song and Video (“The Dance”). 2012 – Curb releases Lee Brice’s “Hard To Love” [...]

Happy Birthday Roy This Day in Country Music – April 22nd [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:43 +0000

1936 – Roy Orbison is born in Vernon, Texas. A 1987 addition to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he reaches the country charts with his solo hit “You Got It” and a duet with Emmylou Harris. His songs “Crying” and “Blue Bayou” also become country hits for Don McLean and Linda Ronstadt, respectively. [...]

Tim McGraw Reveals He'd 'Love' to Do a NASCAR Movie

Christina Vinson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:50:10 +0000

Tim McGraw would love 'two lanes of freedom' to push the pedal to the metal and live out his NASCAR dreams. He recently admitted that not only does he love watching the stock car racing event, he would also like to do a movie about it, so he can experience flying around the track.

#1 Goes to the King This Day in Country Music – March 26th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:07:15 +0000

1965 – Roger Miller’s “King Of The Road” occupies the #1 position on the Billboard country singles chart.Check out this very entertaining version by Roger Miller and Dean Martin. 2008 – Trace Adkins sings “You’re Gonna Miss This” during the season finale of the NBC series “The Celebrity Apprentice,” won by his opponent, Piers Morgan. [...]

Tim McGraw Dishes on Taylor Swift's Big Impact on Country Music

Christina Vinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:00:16 +0000

When superstar Taylor Swift penned ‘Tim McGraw’ years ago, she probably had no idea that in the future, the icon would passionately discuss his deep admiration for her, even diving into how she changed country music in a very special way. “She’s great. You know, I’ve been a fan of Taylor so long… She actually toured with [...]

The Yodel Was Born This Day in Country Music – March 20th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:00:44 +0000

1946 – Doug Green is born in Great Lakes, Illinois. He becomes Ranger Doug, of Riders In The Sky, helping preserve western music and becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He also joins the western-swing ensemble The Time Jumpers. 2011 – “Do not challenge the intelligence of my audience”: John Rich takes offense [...]

Off the Air With Jeremy: Tabloids Shouldn't Exploit Celebrities

Jeremy Robinson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:00:25 +0000

Jeremy Robinson is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show that airs on 41 stations across the United States on weeknights. Radio has been his passion since the age of nine, when he “hosted” a show out of his bedroom. After almost 16 years on the air, country music isn’t just [...]

Tim McGraw Contest Winner Announced

Townsquare Media — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:44:29 +0000

Congratulations to Pam Roark—she’s the winner of our trip to Tampa, Florida, to see country superstar Tim McGraw! We’re flying Pam and a guest to Tampa, putting them up in a hotel and giving them $500 cash to spend in any way they want during the trip. Plus, not only do they get to sit [...]

See + Meet Tim McGraw in Tampa

Chris Kissel — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:16:50 +0000

See Tim McGraw live and meet him backstage in Tampa! Enter below for the trip of a lifetime. One lucky winner will fly to Tampa to see McGraw with a guest on May 11, plus $500 to spend any way you want. McGraw is gearing up for the release of Two Lanes of Freedom, featuring [...]

Who Was Country's Best in 2010? This Day in Country Music – January 31st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:33:04 +0000

2010 – Taylor Swift wins four times at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, aired on CBS from Los Angeles’ Staples Center. “Fearless” takes Album of the Year and Best Country Album; “White Horse” earns Best Country Female Vocal and Best Country Song. 2008 – The Carrie Underwood video for “All-American Girl” has its premiere on [...]

Tim McGraw, ACM Set to Usher in Summer Season With 'Superstar Summer Night'

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:00:01 +0000

Tim McGraw has partnered with the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions for ‘ACM Presents: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night,’ a two-hour concert event that will be televised on CBS later this year. McGraw handpicked all the special guests for the star-studded showing, which will feature artists from virtually every genre. The occasional [...]

The Downfall of Mindy McCready Continues This Day in Country Music – January 14th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:52:28 +0000

2010 – Mindy McCready suffers a seizure on camera at the close of the season’s second episode of “Celebrity Rehab” on VH1. 2009 – Billy Currington earns a gold single for the Luke Bryan-penned “Good Directions”. 2006 – “She Let Herself Go” goes to #1 on the Billboard country chart for George Strait. [...]

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Top 2012 Country Tours

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:56 +0000

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw were the top country touring attraction of the year with their Brothers of the Sun Tour, according to Billboard magazine, which has just published its 2012 Year in Music roundup. The massive road trek sold out nine of 23 shows and played to 1,085,382 total fans, raking in $96,458,890 to place seventh in all genres behind such huge mainstream artists as Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga.