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Craig Morgan Worries That a Little-Known Holiday Could Hurt ‘This Ole Boy’ Album Sales
Releasing an album is a major undertaking, so you’d think someone would take a look at a calendar to be sure there isn’t anything strange standing in the way of an artist and a great first week of sales. Craig Morgan appears to be worried that ‘World Sleeping Day’ could hurt today’s (Feb. 28) release of ‘This Ole Boy.’
Blake Shelton Rounds Out His ‘The Voice’ Team With Country Singer Adley Stump and the Sultry Lex Land
The blind auditions came to a close during Monday night’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ as Blake Shelton added the final two members to Team Blake. The very nervous Lex Land and country newbie Adley Stump will join him when the battle rounds begin next week.
Scotty McCreery Pranks Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley has just one weekend to seek retaliation on Scotty McCreery. The younger singer pranked Paisley during his song ‘Celebrity’ on Saturday night in Springfield, Mo. Their run of dates together ends next Saturday in Lexington, Ky.
Thompson Square Singer Shawna Thompson’s Father Dies
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.
Carrie Underwood Previews New Song ‘Good Girl’ in Web Video
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.
Nicolle Galyon Impresses ‘The Voice’ Coach Adam Levine With Kenny Chesney’s ‘You Save Me’
Classically trained pianist turned singer-songwriter Nicolle Galyon stood apart from the other country contestants on ‘The Voice‘ Monday night. Actually, she sat… while delivering a tender, piano driven version of Kenny Chesney‘s ‘You Save Me.’
Josh Thompson’s New ‘Comin’ Around’ Video Tells the Story of His Life
Josh Thompson says he went through over a dozen different treatments for the music video accompaniment to his new song ‘Comin’ Around’ and picked the strangest one deliberately. The clip, which was just released, is a simple production, with little flash or sizzle. The singer says he relates to that.
Indiana Teen Paralyzed at Sugarland Show Talks Life After Stage Collapse
An Indiana State Senate Committee is considering adding another $5 million to the compensation given to victims of last August’s stage collapse at the state fair, which occurred just before country duo Sugarland was due to perform. But one local teenager, who was partially paralyzed as a result of the tragedy, appeared in court to talk about how his life has been changed since then — or as he puts
Waylon Jennings’ Family to Honor His Legacy by Releasing New Music
This week marked the 10th anniversary of Waylon Jennings‘ death, and in celebration of his life and career, his family announced plans to release an album of unreleased material. ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Final Recordings’ will be released sometime this year.
Randy Travis Arrest Video Released by Police
Video of Randy Travis‘s Feb. 6 arrest for suspicion of public intoxication has been released by the police who answered the call in Sanger, Texas. The footage shows a cooperative, albeit shocked, country legend being questioned and handcuffed before being driven back to the police station.
Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines Takes Jab at Jason Aldean
That old saying, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” must have fallen on deaf ears at the Natalie Maines household. The Dixie Chicks vocalist rode a storm of criticism on her own Twitter page after cracking a joke at Jason Aldean‘s expense during the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
Woman Arrested for Trespassing at Kenny Chesney’s Tennessee Home
Kenny Chesney had an unexpected visitor at his Nashville area home on Wednesday morning. A woman claiming to have a relationship with the singer was arrested after 2AM when authorities found her smoking and drinking wine near his pool.