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Charlie Daniels Reacts to ‘Obamacare’ Healthcare Mandate
News that the Supreme Court upheld the national healthcare mandate — dubbed Obamacare — has angered some, delighted others and left a few country artists worried about the future of the United States. Charlie Daniels was quick to speak his mind on Twitter Thursday morning.
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Best ‘American’ Song – Readers Poll
Country music and America go together like sweet and tea. Hundreds of songs have been written to celebrate our freedoms as Americans, but only a few have the word “American” in the title. Which of the following seven songs is your favorite “American” country song?
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Sara Evans, ‘Anywhere’ – Song Review
Sara Evans returns to the sound that landed her No. 1 hits like ‘A Real Fine Place to Start’ and ‘Born to Fly’ (2005 and 2000 respectively) with her new song ‘Anywhere.’ The radio-ready single was co-written by Evans’ brother, Matt, and is included on her latest album ‘Stronger.’
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Brantley Gilbert Named Country Music’s Most Eligible Bachelor
He’s 27-years-old — a Capricorn with hazel eyes and a propensity for adding “Sir” or “Ma’am” to the end of sentences. Brantley Gilbert loves his fans, his mama and a Pit bull named Alley, who he rescued from abusive owners before one of his shows in Macon, Ga. Don’t let the soft southern accent or big heart fool you, however. Gilbert isn’t a pushover. He’ll fight for his family, his friends and his music when he has to. For these reasons, Taste of Country readers named the ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do’ hitmaker country music’s most eligible bachelor.
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Kip Moore, ‘Beer Money’ – Song Review
With ‘Beer Money,’ the new single from Kip Moore‘s ‘Up All Night’ album, the singer takes aim at the heart of country America. Those who never quite figured out what to do with ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck’ will quickly find themselves head-bobbing and mumbling along with the catchy chorus of this radio-friendly track.
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Wynonna Judd Explains Why Her Mom + Sister Weren’t Invited to Her Wedding
When Wynonna Judd married Cactus Moser this month, her famous mother and sister weren’t in attendance. The singer now explains that was intentional. In an interview with Us Weekly, Judd admits her relationship with Naomi and Ashley Judd is strained, and that their presence would have made her nervous.
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Jennifer Nettles Lands Top Two Spots on ‘Duets’ Again
If America loves J Rome and John Glosson as much as the other three judges on ABC’s ‘Duets,’ Jennifer Nettles will be the second country singer in three months to win a major reality television singing competition. Both men made it look easy on Wednesday night, singing songs from the movies.
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J Rome Convinces Judges He’s in Love With Jennifer Nettles With ‘Duets’ Performance of ‘I Will Always Love You’
For J Rome, it was all about hitting one note. One big, incredibly high note that his idol Whitney Houston made look easy when she sang ‘I Will Always Love You.’ Jennifer Nettles’ second partner on ‘Duets’ was nervous before beginning his performance on Wednesday night, but the result was familiar.
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Jennifer Nettles and ‘Duets’ Partner John Glosson Leave Judges Speechless Singing Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’
Contestants on Wednesday night’s episode of ‘Duets’ were tasked with singing songs from the movies. John Glosson and Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles kicked off the show with a inspirational performance of Celine Dion‘s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ that left the other three judges speechless.
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Wynonna Judd Marries
Wynonna Judd has married her band’s drummer and longtime boyfriend Cactus Moser. The famous red-headed singer walked down the aisle on June 10 during a sunset ceremony at her home in Leiper’s Fork, Tenn. The couple first announced their engagement in December of 2011.
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Favorite Kenny Chesney Album – Readers Poll
Kenny Chesney released his 13th studio album yesterday. ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ features ‘Feel Like a Rock Star’ and his current hit, ‘Come Over,’ but where does it rank amongst the the famous country singer’s catalog? We want to know — which Chesney album is your favorite?
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Lauren Alaina, ‘Eighteen Inches’ – Song Review
In Lauren Alaina‘s new single ‘Eighteen Inches,’ fans get to hear what’s special about this 17-year-old country singer, along with a few skills that are still underdeveloped. Like so many of the songs from her debut album ‘Wildflower,’ the single fits the ‘American Idol’ runner-up like a tailored prom dress.