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Randy Houser, ‘How Country Feels’ – Song Review
A new wife, a new baby, a new record label … add it all up and you’ll find a new Randy Houser on his debut single for Stoney Creek Records. ‘How Country Feels’ drops the Delta Blues-soaked guitar riffs in favor of a sound more palatable to the fan of middle-of-the-road country music.
Keith Urban, Alan Jackson and a Dozen More Country Superstars Record ‘The Choice’ to Help Children in Need
Over a dozen of country music’s top performers participated in recording ‘The Choice,’ a song written by Billy Gilman to bring awareness to children in need of shoes across the world. Every download of the song will provide a pair of shoes to a child in need.
Dolly Parton Reveals What a Woman Who Has Done Everything Plans to Do Next
Dolly Parton could write a book on adapting to the times… and maybe she will. The country legend has been a mainstay for over 50 years. She’s done movies, television, theater, pop music, amusement parks, children’s books and — well, how much time do you have? Just this month, Parton released ‘An Evening With … Dolly‘ on DVD and CD through Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores.
Neal McCoy, ‘Shotgun Rider’ – Song Review
The second single from Neal McCoy‘s ‘XII’ album is a breezy little country swinger called ‘Shotgun Rider.’ The song fits under one’s arm sweetly, much like the girl the singer is trying to romance.
New Country Music Releases – May 2012
Looking for a list of the new country music releases on the shelf in May 2012? We’ve got you covered. The month begins with a bang as Carrie Underwood releases her highly anticipated fourth studio album. While ‘Blown Away’ isn’t the only country album being released on May 1, not many people want to compete with the blonde bombshell.
Keith Urban, ‘For You’ – Song Review
The release of ‘For You’ as Keith Urban‘s new single seems loaded with trepidation. Typically (but certainly not always) an artist will release a single, make a video and then perform it at an awards show. With ‘For You’ the order was jumbled, perhaps indicating that Urban’s team wasn’t sure how the song would be received by fans and radio.
Willie Nelson, ‘Just Breathe’ – Song Review
Much like Johnny Cash on ‘Hurt,’ Willie Nelson makes fans aware of his fragile mortality with an evocative cover of Pearl Jam‘s ‘Just Breathe.’ The famous country singer is joined by his son Lukas on this first listen of music from the upcoming ‘Heroes’ album. Together, they silence the room. Only a stone will keep from fighting tears after a few listens.
New Songs on the Radio – April 2012
The New Songs on the Radio list for April 2012 is a hot one, as country music got a rock and roll infusion early in the month with the release of new music from Kenny Chesney and Montgomery Gentry. Both artists put out new singles that lean heavily on loud, electric guitars — what could be more perfect as we look forward to the summer concert season?
Favorite Merle Haggard Song – Readers Poll
Merle Haggard is 75-years-old today! On what should be a national holiday — at least for fans of country music — we encourage you to pull out your old Haggard vinyls, or discover this legend for the first time by downloading a few of his greatest hits. His career is an important cornerstone at the base of the tall building that is country music.
Rascal Flatts, ‘Changed’ – Album Review
Rascal Flatts have talked about how they took a step back and reassessed everything they were before returning to the studio to record ‘Changed’ in 2011. The result is a project that shows wholesale changes weren’t necessary, but ‘Tweaked’ would have made a lousy album title.
Blake Shelton Fights for His Team Members in First Live Episode of ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton will lose a chunk of his team after Monday night’s episode of ‘The Voice.’ Four of the 12 performers — all from Team Blake or Team Christina — will be sent home during Tuesday’s results show, with two others only being saved after a do-or-die performance.
2012 ACM Awards Performance Pictures
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