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Dierks Bentley Seeks Prayers for Nick Malloy, Young Country Singer Hurt in Tragic Accident
Country singer Nick Malloy was trapped inside his vehicle after he drove off the road and slammed into an embankment on Wednesday morning (March 28) near Macon, Ga. The frontman for the Nick Malloy Band is a friend of Dierks Bentley‘s and has an EP that has caught the attention of a number of major artists in Nashville.
Sugarland’s Kristian Bush Also Ordered to Testify About Indiana State Fair Tragedy
A court order made public on Tuesday reveals that Marion Superior Court Judge Theodore Sosin is ordering both Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush to testify about the events leading up to last August’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. Previously it was believed that only Nettles would have to give a deposition.
Eli Young Band’s Mike Eli and Wife Expecting First Child in August
Eli Young Band frontman Mike Eli has revealed that he and his wife Kacey are expecting their first child this summer. People reports the couple are going to have a baby girl on or around August 2.
Lionel Richie, ‘Tuskegee’ – Album Review
Country music fans under 40 are left scratching their heads about all the hype surrounding Lionel Richie‘s courting of Nashville’s greatest artists. First it was a duet with Shania Twain, now a full album of duets called ‘Tuskegee,’ and soon, the topper — a night in his honor after the ACM Awards next week.
Blake Shelton Makes Final Cut on ‘The Voice,’ Three Country Singers Sent Home
Blake Shelton sent the most countrified member of his team home during Monday night’s episode of ‘The Voice.’ To be fair, the song Jordan Rager was asked to sing was way out of his comfort zone, but a perfect fit for his Battle Rounds contender Naia Kete. Rager’s growth during the rehearsals was commendable, but ultimately not enough.
Daily Roundup: Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood + More
Listen to Scotty McCreery‘s new single and read over the track listing of Carrie Underwood‘s new album in today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup. It was also Kenny Chesney‘s birthday on Monday. Readers get a chance to determine the best Chesney song of all time in our readers poll.
Scotty McCreery, ‘Water Tower Town’ – Song Review
Scotty McCreery will perform ‘Water Tower Town’ on ‘American Idol’ Thursday night (March 29), just hours after the track from ‘Clear as Day’ becomes the North Carolina singer’s third single. Thus far, his radio catalog has behaved like Grandma’s famous green bean casserole — great on Sunday, pretty good the day after, but by the third helping you’re ready to try a new flavor.
Jason Aldean Fears ‘Fly Over States’ Will Become a Political Rally Song
Jason Aldean hopes to pay homage to those who live in the ‘Fly Over States’ with his new single from the ‘My Kinda Party’ album, but he fears that the tune is an obvious choice for use in a political campaign, which if used would chip away at the integrity. The last thing the Georgia-born singer wants is to be tied to a candidate — especially one who doesn’t share his interests.
Little Big Town’s ACM Awards Performance to Spread Child Hunger Ends Here Message
Little Big Town will take the Las Vegas stage at the 47th annual ACM Awards with a song and a message. By performing a song called ‘Here’s Hope’ on the April 1 CBS telecast, they’ll be helping to end child hunger.
Carrie Underwood Reveals ‘Blown Away’ Track Listing
Fans can now get a look at all 14 songs on Carrie Underwood‘s next studio album. Though ‘Blown Away’ isn’t in stores until May 1, the digital version is available to pre-order on iTunes today.
Sarah Darling, ‘Blackbird’ – Song Review
Sarah Darling‘s version of the Beatles‘ ‘Blackbird’ finds the young singer at her lilting best. The country newcomer cut the song as part of the ”Let Us In’ Nashville – A Tribute to Linda McCartney’ charity album, which was released last November. ‘Blackbird’ was Darling’s first choice.
Miranda Lambert Dishes on the Secrets of Her Kitchen and Cooking for Blake Shelton
Between recording award-winning albums and high-energy tour dates, Miranda Lambert can whip up a pretty mean corn and macaroni casserole. The singer and wife of Blake Shelton recently sat down with Taste of Home to share some of her favorite foods and recipes.