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Blake Shelton vs. Zac Brown Band – The Showdown
You now have a chance to decide the best new songs in country music every day! Starting July 2, the Taste of Country Showdown will run online and on the air daily. With the launch of Taste of Country Nights on 34 radio stations across America, you’ll get to hear even more of the hottest hits from the hottest artists in country music. Today’s challengers are Blake Shelton and his new song ‘Over’ ag
Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn Nominated for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction
Longtime duet partners Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are on the same ballot for induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Both are nominated in the Songwriter/Artists category, but only one can be inducted. There’s no guarantee either will be picked, however.
Chris Cagle, ‘Let There Be Cowgirls’ – Song Review
With singles from his new album ‘Back in the Saddle,’ Chris Cagle is successfully reinventing himself as a country bad boy. ‘Let There Be Cowgirls’ picks up the loud and rowdy that dropped ‘Got My Country On’ in the Top 20. The spirit of this rock-country jam gets one past a clunky melody.
Katie Armiger, ‘Better in a Black Dress’ – Song Review
Katie Armiger could be accused of borrowing liberally from the Pistol Annies‘ stylebook if her new song didn’t fit the 21-year-old so well. Through the years, Armiger has gone from portraying a sweet and innocent teenager to a woman with ideas and a wild side. ‘Better in a Black Dress’ is a big step forward in the introduction of the Sugar Land, Texas-born singer.
Top Tweets of June 2012
The country music went world wide in June 2012. Stars tweeted from all over, including during trips to London, Australia and from the audience of the CMT Music Awards in Nashville. They serve drinks at that awards show, which led to more than a few funny tweets. Two of those made the Top Tweets of June 2012 list.
Daily Roundup: Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw + More
Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw made the news today for their screen project. The country trio released their new music video, a very dramatic treatment of ‘Wanted You More.’ McGraw shared that he’s searching for his next big screen role. Also find stories on Scotty McCreery‘s future, plus pictures of country stars wearing the American flag, in today’s Daily Roundup.
Songwriter Susanna Clark Dies at Age 73
Susanna Clark, wife of Guy Clark and longtime friend to Nashville singers and songwriters, died this week at age 73. As a songwriter, Clark is best know for the Emmylou Harris hit ‘Easy From Now On.’ She was also a talented painter, with the cover of Willlie Nelson‘s 1978 ‘Stardust’ album amongst her more famous works.
Top Country Song of All Time – Readers Poll
The entire Top 100 Country Songs list has been revealed, with a No. 1 song that surprised many readers. Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Patsy Cline and George Jones all placed songs inside the Top 5. Which song do you think should have been named the top country song of all time?
Eric Church, ‘Creepin" – Song Review
Eric Church has chosen what could one day be his encore song as the fourth single from ‘Chief.’ ‘Creepin” isn’t the best song on the album — it may not even be in the Top 3. However, it’s the project’s loudest, most rock and roll moment — one that would send fans home in a dizzying fit of distorted euphoria.
Dixie Chicks’ Emily Robison Pregnant With Fourth Child
A new little chick will be joining the Dixie Chicks this fall. People reports that Emily Robison is pregnant with her fourth child. The multi-instrumentalist is expecting in September.
Daily Roundup: Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert + More
A big legal decision went against Tim McGraw this afternoon. It looks like the singer’s proceedings with Curb Records are going to take a little, or a lot, longer to sort out. Kellie Pickler also found herself with label troubles, and Miranda Lambert revealed which famous face will appear in her new video. Find all these stories, plus the No. 1 song on the Top 100 Country Songs list, in the Daily
Curb Records Claims Tim McGraw Loses Lawsuit, Owes Them an Album
A footnote to November 2011 articles pertaining to Tim McGraw‘s supposed victory in a lawsuit against Curb Records indicated that while the singer was free to sign another recording contract, proceedings would continue in July 2012 to determine if the singer owed his former label damages. According to a press release on behalf of Curb, a Nashville court ruled on the matter today (June 28), decidin