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Tim McGraw, ‘Right Back Atcha Babe’ – Song Review
Tim McGraw‘s final album on Curb records was far from his best, yet the singles keep coming months after the singer was granted his release. ‘Better Than I Used to Be’ was an impressive Top 10 record — it’s difficult to gather airplay with no support from the artist — but ‘Right Back Atcha Babe’ will be lucky to crack the Top 40.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Is Pregnant
It has seemed like Jennifer Nettles has been extra bubbly during her first season of ‘Duets’ on ABC. The Sugarland singer and reality television judge is close to five months pregnant! The band’s manager broke the news to People on Monday morning.
Favorite Blake Shelton Song – Readers Poll
It’s Blake Shelton‘s birthday today! The famous country music star, reality television coach and Twitter smart-alec turns 36-years-old. It’s hard to believe he’s been cranking out hits for over a decade. Which of Shelton’s songs is your all-time favorite?
Favorite Father’s Day Song
Happy Father’s Day to dads across the world! As usual, there’s a perfect country song for the big day, in fact here’s 10 Father’s Day songs that Dad may enjoy today. Do you prefer hits from the legends or from modern country artists? What is your all-time favorite Father’s Day song?
Josh Turner Credits Ricky Skaggs, John Anderson + God For Songs on ‘Punching Bag’
Josh Turner didn’t plan on creating his most traditional album to date. It just sort of happened. The singer recently told Taste of Country that there was no agenda when he began recording, but the men he worked with ultimately shaped his fifth studio album. And of course, the Big Man had his say.
Gretchen Wilson, ‘One Good Friend’ – Song Review
Gretchen Wilson may not be one of country music’s top female vocalists any longer. No, she’s transcended the genre, in a way Alison Krauss did hers years ago. Except Wilson’s not getting any of the recognition, until maybe now. ‘One Good Friend’ is a brilliant ballad about the meaning of friendship. However, it’s perhaps too professional to fit between the stars on modern country radio — a problem
Will Scotty Still Be a Hotty at 60? – Readers Poll
Scotty McCreery has a long future in country music ahead of him, and there’s no doubt that as he practices and performs his voice will only get smoother. But what will he look like in about 42 years? Using complicated aging technology that we swear we didn’t find on the internet, we’ve come up with an idea of how the ‘Water Tower Town’ singer will age.
Frances Preston, Country Music Hall of Famer and Former BMI President, Dies at 83
Frances Williams Preston — a Country Music Hall of Famer, longtime friend to Nashville songwriters and dedicated humanitarian — has died. The former BMI president was surrounded by family when she gave way to congestive heart failure on Wednesday morning at the age of 83.
Kenny Chesney Hatless – Readers Poll
Prior to his ‘Come Over’ video, seeing Kenny Chesney without a hat on was as common as seeing Blake Shelton in a dress. We’re not saying either has never happened before, but there’s little picture evidence to prove it. However in the new, just released music video the singer proudly shows off his smooth head as a bikini-clad babe hangs on his arm. Which version of the country singer do you like b
Lauren Alaina Apologizes to Fans for Twitter Comments
One night after a very public Twitter fight, Lauren Alaina has apologized to her fans and followers. The teen-singer admits to having her heart broken recently, and explains that her reaction was out of character. She sent the following multi-tweet apology on Tuesday night:
Edens Edge’s Unconventional Nashville Journey Shaped by Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs and Joni Mitchell
If Edens Edge seem more mature, more prepared and more polished than most country newcomers it’s because the trio has had a lot of help, and been given good — if unconventional — advice. The group seemingly popped out of nowhere in 2010 and soon released their first single ‘Amen.’ It was like a stork just dropped the angel voices of Hannah Blaylock, Dean Berner and Cherrill Green on Music City, an
Carrie Underwood, ‘Blown Away’ – Song Review
‘Blown Away’ is the signature song on Carrie Underwood‘s new album of the same name. It’s the dangerous storm cloud that looms over the other tracks on a surprisingly dark project. Is this really the same woman who cut ‘All-American Girl?’ This is what critics are talking about when they hammer the importance of subtly reinventing one’s self with each new album. The singer has built to this point