Cory Stromblad's passion for country music spurred his decision to move to Nashville in 2003 to study the music industry at Belmont University. After graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts minor, Cory began his career as the Creative Office Manager for Tom-Leis Music, as well as a personal management assistant for Lyric Street Recording artist Sarah Buxton. In 2011, Cory began working with AOL Music as a writer for The Boot, before signing on as a freelance writer for Taste of Country in 2012.
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Taylor Swift Premieres ‘Red’ Title Track on ‘Good Morning America’
Taylor Swift fans were seeing 'Red' on Monday morning, as the country music superstar debuted a clip of the title track to her highly anticipated fourth studio album during a segment of 'Good Morning America' (listen below).
Taylor Swift Blasts John Mayer for ‘Presumptuous’ Comments About ‘Dear John’
Taylor Swift is not one to kiss and tell -- something John Mayer now knows all too well following the 'Begin Again' singer's recent interview with Glamour Magazine. The country superstar put her former flame on blast after being confronted with Mayer's allegations of 'cheap songwriting' and humiliation tactics regarding her song 'Dear John.'
George Strait Admits Decision to Retire From Touring ‘Hasn’t Been Easy’
It's been a trying week for country music fans since George Strait announced the Cowboy Rides Away Tour will be his last, but the singer has gone on the record to disprove any notion that he may be retiring from country music completely once he finishes up his road obligations in 2014. He says the choice to retire from the road wasn't easy.
Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan + More Announced as 2012 CMA Awards Performers
Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and the Zac Brown Band have all been added to the list of country music superstars confirmed to perform during the 2012 CMA Awards telecast, which will air live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 1.
Little Big Town’s ‘Tornado’ Sweeps Onto ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ Set
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.
Reba McEntire Won’t Return to Host ACM Awards in 2013
Reba McEntire has hosted the ACM Awards more than a dozen times since first emceeing the annual event in 1999, but the music legend admits she has no plans to return for the 2013 ceremony. Instead, the Oklahoma native has found a suitable replacement in a fellow Okie and country music superstar -- her standing co-host Blake Shelton.
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Behind the Music’ Episode to Air September 30
Last summer Carrie Underwood fans found out the singer would be featured in an upcoming episode of VH1's 'Behind the Music.' Now the Oklahoma native's small-screen documentary from college co-ed to global country music superstar has an air date. Underwood's episode on the long-running television series is set to debut on Sept. 30 at 9 PM ET on Vh1.
Team Blake Welcomes Suzanna Choffel After Soulful Cover of ‘Landslide’ on ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton was the second judge to turn around after Suzanna Choffel's stellar performance of 'Landslide' on last night's (Sept. 24) episode of 'The Voice,' but the country crooner snagged the 32-year-old hopeful from friend and fellow celebrity mentor Adam Levine. He now has 12 of his 16 singers for the third season of the wildly popular reality show.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Bulldog Commercial – What’s the Song?
At one time or another, every dog owner has had to deal with their canine's bizarre appetite -- whether it's a favorite pair of shoes, the television remote control or even a set of car keys being eaten. In a hysterical new 2013 Volkswagen Jetta commercial promoting their effortless key-less ignition system, the car maker capitalizes on this furry friend faux pas, using Johnny Cash's 'Dirty Old Eg
Martina McBride Announces 2012 Joy of Christmas Tour
Martina McBride is set to reprise her Joy of Christmas headlining tour, announcing 16 dates for the popular holiday outing. The singer will kick off the newly-announced Christmas excursion on Nov. 23 in Atlanta, Ga., just days after wrapping her upcoming One Night theater tour.
Lady Antebellum Releasing Live Documentary-Style ‘Own the Night’ DVD
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a member of a Grammy Award-winning country music trio? Here's your chance! Lady Antebellum has announced plans to release a live 'Own the Night' DVD, a mix of live concert videos and documentary footage (a la the popular television series 'The Office') to give fans an intimate glimpse of life on the road as one of the hottest touring acts in count
Kelly Clarkson Makes the Move to Nashville
Kelly Clarkson continues to inch closer to becoming a bona fide country music superstar, recently announcing plans to claim full-time residency in Nashville. Despite her allegiance to the Lone Star State, the current CMA Awards nominee has placed her Texas estate on the market, and is currently in the process of finding a home in Music City.