Cory Stromblad
Jennifer Nettles and J Rome ‘Breakeven’ on ‘Duets’
“I don’t want America to think I wasn’t ready,” said ‘Duets‘ contestant J Rome just before taking the stage with Jennifer Nettles for the first perform of tonight’s live episode of the popular reality competition show. “I don’t want them to say the pressure was on and he didn’t deliver.”
Josh Turner Honored With Special Plaque on ‘Good Morning America’
Josh Turner stopped by ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ studios yesterday (July 11) as part of a media blitz in promotion of his latest album, ‘Punching Bag,’ which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart last month.
Indiana State Fair Will Pause to Remember Stage Collapse Victims on August 13
To pay respects to the seven killed and dozens injured, the Indiana Sate Fair will cease all activity on August 13 at 8:46PM, a year to the date and time of the horrific state collapse involving country super duo Sugarland.
Hank Williams, Jr.: President Obama Is ‘the Worst’
It’s not a big secret that Hank Williams, Jr. isn’t President Obama’s biggest fan. But in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the opinionated country singer really slammed the man inhabiting the White House, going as far as to call him “the worst.”
Toby Keith More Than a Dozen Songs Deep Into New Album
His current gold-selling collection, ‘Clancy’s Tavern,’ may still be churning out hits, but as soon as his current Top 10 single, ‘Beers Ago,’ runs its course, Toby Keith will already have his new album prepped, as he has “14 or 15 things” already recorded for his 17th studio album.
Keith Urban Covers ‘Call Me Maybe’ by Carly Rae Jepsen
It’s the video that launched a million phone calls. During his set at Country Fest 2012 in Wisconsin, Keith Urban covered this year’s pop summer anthem ‘Call Me Maybe,’ made famous by Canadian darling Carly Rae Jepsen.
Wynonna Judd Sues to Evict ‘Dad’ From Louisville Property
Despite her recent marriage, domestic life seems anything but blissful for Wynonna Judd. The country music superstar has filed a lawsuit against Michael Ciminella, a Louisville, Ky. man who raised Judd as his daughter.
Jake Owen Looks to Tim McGraw to Learn How to Be a Dad
We already know Jake Owen is taking notes for his opening set by watching Tim McGraw nightly on their Brothers of the Sun Tour, but it looks as though the father-to-be is now looking to McGraw as polished paternal figure, following the announcement he and wife Lacey Buchanan are expecting their first child this fall.
Dierks Bentley to Release Custom-Designed Guitar
Music isn’t the only thing Dierks Bentley is creating these days. The ’5-1-5-0′ singer is set to release a special Dierks Bentley Custom Signature Edition guitar, which will be made available to the public later this month.
Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert + More Make 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival Lineup
Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley will join pop and rock music’s elite for the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which will take place on one stage over two nights at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 21 and 22.
Shooter Jennings Reveals True Self in New ‘The Real Me’ Video
He isn’t exactly your mama’s preacher, but rocker Shooter Jennings sure knows how to lead a congregation of loyal followers!
Jennifer Nettles’ Two Hopefuls Remain in ‘Duets’ Competition Following First Public Voting
Country music’s resident mentor Jennifer Nettles and soul singer Robin Thicke kicked off week 7 of ‘Duets’ competition with their jazzy rendition of the 1980 Queen rock classic ‘Crazy Little Thing About Love,’ setting the bar high for a night of live Standards performances from the remaining four hopefuls.