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Lady Antebellum Debut New Single ‘Wanted You More’ During ‘The Voice’ Finale
Lady Antebellum took the Hollywood stage on ‘The Voice’ Tuesday night, and left to a standing ovation from the live studio audience after singing their new single ‘Wanted You More.’ The power-ballad featured Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley dramatically pleading with each other in a way their loyal fans have become familiar with.
Lady Antebellum, ‘Wanted You More’ – Song Review
The power behind the punch of Lady Antebellum‘s sophomore album has withered away to little more than a slap to the cheek with the group’s fourth single ‘Wanted You More.’ The best songs from ‘Own the Night’ have already been issued as singles, and while hope remains for a late surge (‘Cold as Stone’ or ‘Friday Night’ perhaps), this new offering is more style than substance.
George Lindsey, TV’s ‘Goober,’ Dead at 83: Reba McEntire Offers Condolences
The death of actor George Lindsey was sad news for followers of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and ‘Hee Haw’ over the weekend. And among those fans were country stars like Reba McEntire, who expressed her heavy heart in a Twitter post on Sunday night.
Taste of Country’s Carrie Underwood Contest Winner Announced
Don’t look for Elizabeth Griffin of Valparaiso, Ind. later this month. The Carrie Underwood superfan will be busy taking in all the fun at the Bayou Country Superfest in Baton Rouge, La. on May 26 and 27, because she’s the winner of the Taste of Country flyaway, courtesy of Sony Nashville!
Skylar Laine Eliminated From ‘American Idol’
Just when judges were beginning to believe 18-year-old country cutie Skylar Laine could win ‘American Idol,’ viewers sent her home. The Brandon, Miss. native was eliminated on Thursday night, receiving the fewest votes of the remaining five contestants.
Lee Brice, ‘Hard to Love’ – Song Review
The title track to Lee Brice‘s ‘Hard 2 Love’ album is of the same mood as the chart-topping lead single ‘Woman Like You.’ ‘Hard to Love’ protects none of the vulnerabilities and insecurities a man has in showing his lover how he feels.
Reba McEntire Congratulates Jessica Simpson on New Baby
The arrival of Jessica Simpson’s baby has transcended the pop world. Even country stars are taking notice of the fact that Simpson has finally given birth. On Wednesday, Reba McEntire congratulated 31-year-old pop singer, who put out a country album in 2008 (though her twang career was short-lived).
Blake Shelton Says Goodbye to Erin Willett, Leaves Jermaine Paul as Last Standing Team Member on ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton couldn’t choose between the two contestants left on Team Blake. Fortunately for him, he didn’t have to. On Tuesday night (May 1), America chose Jermaine Paul to be the lone representative from the country coach’s team when the show begins its final descent next week.
Carrie Underwood, ‘Blown Away’ – Album Review
As expected, the cover of Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ album foreshadows the mood of the project’s 14 songs (eight co-written by Underwood). It stops short of tempestuous, but she spends more time looking back at the darkness than she does forward to sunny days.
Carrie Underwood Dishes on New Song ‘Do You Think About Me’ – Exclusive Video
On her new album ‘Blown Away,’ Carrie Underwood spends time looking backward at relationships that have run their course. The mid-tempo, mandolin driven ‘Do You Think About Me’ is a nostalgic remembrance of a boyfriend that she no longer pines for, but certainly thinks about.
Eric Church’s Comments – Readers Poll
Eric Church‘s comments about television singing competitions have split the country audience. Reader responses to his remarks and perceived insults in the current issue of Rolling Stone were intense, but far from unanimous. There’s little doubt that he voiced an opinion held by many — but certainly not all — country music fans.
The Many Hats of Tim McGraw
Happy Birthday to Tim McGraw! The singer, who turns 45-years-old today (May 1), has proven to be a man of many talents over the last decade. Country artist, actor, father, cologne pitchman … McGraw wears many hats, figuratively and literally. To celebrate his big day, we’ve put together a gallery of all pf the best hats the ‘Back When’ singer has put on his head over the last decade. He’s proven t