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First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

Little Big Town Nominated for an Emmy

Christina Vinson — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:45:18 +0000

Country music foursome Little Big Town have been building unstoppable momentum, and 2013 has proved to be a fantastic year, with a Grammy for 'Pontoon' and their two ACM awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Video of the Year. It looks like things will just keep getting better for LBT, as they just received an Emmy nomination.

Keith Urban Would Welcome a Collaboration With Little Big Town

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:25:31 +0000

When Keith Urban's 2013 headlining tour kicks off this summer, he will be spending lots of quality time on the road with country quartet Little Big Town. With all that traveling together, there may be a hit collaboration in the making...or at least, that's what the 'You Gonna Fly' singer hopes.

Little Big Town Bring Their 'Tornado' to Late Night on 'Letterman'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:00:42 +0000

A ‘Tornado’ hit ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ on Tuesday (Feb. 12), courtesy of Little Big Town. The country quartet stormed the stage on the late night talk show to perform their latest single, which is also the title track from their newest album. If you missed the stellar performance (because you simply didn’t [...]

Grammy Winners Little Big Town Talk About the Risks of 'Pontoon'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:00:17 +0000

One could see the look of pure jubilation on the faces of the four Little Big Town members as they accepted their Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance on Sunday night (Feb. 10). “This is such a long time coming for us, we’re so thrilled,” Phillip Sweet -- the admittedly emotional one in the group -- said, gushing into the microphone. 'Pontoon' is the band's biggest hit to date. It may also be their biggest risk, which is saying something for group that has never met vanilla.

Willie Nelson, Little Big Town Booked for Jazz Fest 2013 in New Orleans

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:00:28 +0000

Willie Nelson and Little Big Town will represent country music proudly at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a two-weekend event that celebrates Louisiana’s musical culture with a diverse lineup of music’s biggest names. Nelson is scheduled to perform alongside his family band on May 3, with the ‘Tornado’ hitmakers slated to appear [...]

KLAW Country Song Showdown – Little Big Town Vs. Gary Allan [POLL]

Frank Seres — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:19:37 +0000

Congratulations to Dierks Bentley, winner of last week’s showdown by a margin of nearly 3 to 1 over Dustin Lynch. This week there’s a weather theme to the K-LAW Country Song Showdown. It’s Little Big Town’s ‘Tornado’ vs. Gary Allan’s ‘Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain’. The awesome videos are below. Check ‘em out, then [...]

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan + More Slated for CMA Fest 2013

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:00:36 +0000

Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan are among the first artists to be confirmed for the 2013 CMA Fest, which is set to invade the streets of downtown Nashville on June 6-9. Underwood’s inclusion in this year’s event is no surprise considering the ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ singer has been present for each CMA Fest since bursting [...]

Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town's Brother-in-Law Dies in Alleged Drunk Driving Accident

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:00:13 +0000

Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman has confirmed that her brother-in-law, Thomas Allen Schlapman, was killed in a motorcycle accident the night before Thanksgiving. The singer took to Facebook to thank fans for the support, and to explain more about a story first reported by numerous Nashville and Lynchburg, Va. area news outlets.

Little Big Town Cancel Concerts Following Death in the Family

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:38:49 +0000

Little Big Town announced on Monday (Nov. 26) that they have been forced to reschedule two upcoming concerts in Riverside, Calif. and Los Angeles after a sudden death in their immediate family. The group broke the news to fans via their official Facebook page.

Keith Urban Announces 2013 Tour Dates, Takes Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch Along for the Ride

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:30:54 +0000

What happens when Keith Urban, Little Big Town and newcomer Dustin Lynch embark on a road trip with no functioning radio? They sing a medley of their favorite tunes, of course! The Aussie superstar enlisted his future tourmates for a hilarious video to announce the first leg of his upcoming 2013 headlining tour, which is scheduled to kick off next July.

Little Big Town Announce 2013 Tornado Tour Dates

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:00:38 +0000

Little Big Town will kick off a new tour, aptly titled the Tornado Tour, in 2013, beginning in Murray, Ky. on Jan. 31. 'Merry Go Round' singer Kacey Musgraves and 'Let It Rain' himaker David Nail are slated to join the quartet on select dates. The 28-city tour also includes six Canadian shows.

KLAW Country Showdown – 2012 CMA Videos of the Year [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:38:15 +0000

It’s CMA Week and in it’s honor, we have been featuring CMA award winning videos as part of our Country Song Showdown for the last few weeks.Tonight is the big show, and the CMA has annunced the winner of the Video of the Year is Toby Keith’s ‘Red Solo Cup’. We want to know what [...]

Little Big Town Preview Eerie Trailer for New 'Tornado' Video

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:30:07 +0000

It seems Little Big Town will get a little creepy in their latest video, 'Tornado,' set to release on Wednesday (Oct. 31). The eerie trailer for the video shifts through a series of classic Americana-styled scenes, including a clanging gate, crows, windchimes blowing in the strong breeze and a young girl jumping rope and playing hopscotch as the wind from an impending storm picks up. Various townspeople are seen looking up with awed expressions as the sky gets darker.

Little Big Town Dish on How They Balance Parenting and Touring

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:00:16 +0000

Traveling the country in a bus full of people is hard enough, let alone with three young children spun into the mix. Yet somehow, the members of Little Big Town seem to make parenting on the road work well, even with their on-fire careers. “We’ve always just figured it out as we went along,” Kimberly [...]

Little Big Town, 'Tornado' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:30:22 +0000

Song lyrics can stem from just about anywhere. Just ask songwriters Natalie Hemby and Delta Maid, who got together and knocked out Little Big Town‘s ‘Tornado’ lyrics. The song is the band’s current single and the title track to their brand new album. “This was the last song we wrote in 2011,” Hemby tells Taste [...]

Little Big Town Spend Last Day of Summer Celebrating 'Pontoon' With Nashville Party

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:00:06 +0000

Little Big Town's 'Pontoon' may have just come off the top of the country singles chart, but the group wasted no time diving into celebration mode. Last Friday evening (Sept. 21) -- the last official day of summer -- Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook gathered with friends, family and industry peers atop BMI's rooftop for a big blowout celebrating their very first trip to the top of the charts.

Little Big Town's 'Tornado' Sweeps Onto 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' Set

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:30:40 +0000

A 'Tornado' was unleashed on the 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' set Wednesday night (Sept. 26), as Little Big Town performed the title track of their latest studio album for the very first time on television during the popular late night talk show.

Jason Aldean and Little Big Town Lead List of 2012 CMA Awards Performers

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:40:18 +0000

The performers for the 2012 CMA Awards have been announced, and the list contains some of the biggest names in country music today. The 46th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville on Nov. 1 at 8PM ET on ABC, hosted once again by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Little Big Town, 'Tornado' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:30:46 +0000

'Tornado' is a bold choice for Little Big Town's next single, as it takes on another storm song from a country music superstar with more clout -- Carrie Underwood. As an album, 'Tornado' is sharp and uncompromising, so this brashness should come as no surprise. Few will argue that there isn't room for both of these heavyweights on iPods and country radio.