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Trace Adkins Accidentally Recorded an Album of Love Songs
5/22/2013 6:30:26 AM
‘Love Will …’ is the new collection of love songs from Trace Adkins. It’s a project that makes complete sense, as few men in country music can match the singer’s romantic baritone. Adkins says he didn’t intend to make the project he ended up with, however. The album was finished last August, but the singer [...]
Brad Paisley, 'Beat This Summer' – Lyrics Uncovered
5/22/2013 6:00:51 AM
Brad Paisley‘s ‘Beat This Summer’ lyrics were written by the singer with help from talented scribes Luke Laird and Chris DuBois. Unfortunately for the co-songwriters, Paisley knows how to burn the midnight oil — and they were up way past their bedtime. “That song we literally wrote at one o’clock in the morning,” Laird tells Roughstock. “For [...]
Kellie Pickler Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'
5/21/2013 8:02:57 PM
Kellie Pickler has been named the winner of Season 16 of ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ besting Disney star Zendaya in the final two. “Grandpa Ken, we got you the trophy buddy,” partner Derek Hough shouted, referring to the man who raised Pickler. NFL player Jacoby Jones finished third, with gymnast Aly Raisman finishing fourth. The final episode of [...]
Brad Paisley Would Like to Collaborate With Kanye West… Maybe
5/21/2013 3:00:05 PM
Brad Paisley‘s No. 1 album ‘Wheelhouse‘ is perhaps his most intriguing album yet, thanks to the collaborations he included. Rapper LL Cool J had a prime spot on the album — the song ‘Accidental Racist’ sparked much controversy — but Paisley admitted there’s another rapper he’s thought about teaming up with… and it probably wouldn’t [...]
Jennifer Nettles on Sugarland's Status: 'Nobody Panic!'
5/21/2013 2:00:07 PM
Singer Jennifer Nettles recently revealed that she’s working on a solo album, but does that mean it’s the end of the road for country super duo Sugarland? “Not at all — nobody panic!” Nettles quipped at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday (May 19). She tells Billboard that she and Kristian Bush are simply taking [...]
Cute Kids Singing Country Songs – Trace Adkins, 'Arlington'
5/21/2013 1:00:47 PM
Trace Adkins‘ 2005 hit ‘Arlington’ should be on everyone’s Memorial Day playlist. This 5-year-old does the song justice with a respectful cover that honors the singer and the subject matter. We appreciate Koty’s unique song choice. You’ll find 100 covers of ‘Honky Tonk Badonkadonk’ for every one of ‘Arlington.’  Koty’s YouTube career was short, but [...]
Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley + Randy Houser Get Locked and Reloaded in Denver – Exclusive Pictures
5/21/2013 12:00:04 PM
Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and Randy Houser played Fiddler’s Green Ampitheatre near Denver, Colo. on Saturday night (May 18). The 2013 Locked and Reloaded Tour has been one of the hottest tickets of the year, with the reigning ACM Female Vocalist of the Year taking the stage after rowdy sets from her two opening men. [...]
David Nail, 'Whatever She's Got' – Song Review
5/21/2013 11:30:34 AM
‘Whatever She’s Got’ represents a new sound — and new look — for David Nail. The ‘Let It Rain’ singer previously relied on a strong voice and bittersweet lyrics to work songs up the charts. The new track is pop-friendly and not nearly as deep. Toward the end, ‘Whatever She’s Got’ becomes a little boy-bandish, [...]
Blake Shelton, Original Judges to Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'
5/21/2013 11:00:49 AM
Blake Shelton will return to the living rooms of millions for a fifth season of NBC’s popular reality singing competition, ‘The Voice.’ Viewers can rest assured that the comedic country crooner will be sitting back in that big red chair, offering his humor and wisdom to contestant hopefuls come fall. NBC has announced that Shelton, [...]
Oklahoma's Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado
5/21/2013 10:00:11 AM
Monday’s (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music’s biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music — Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill [...]