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Cher's Mom, Georgia Holt, Releases a Country Album

Christina Vinson — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:26:31 +0000

It’s never too late to pursue your passions, even if you’re 86 years old. Georgia Holt — mother of Cher, the iconic Goddess of Pop — has decided to go country, even as she approaches her ninth decade of life. Holt is incredibly inspiring, as she just released ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ on Tuesday (April 30). [...]

Top 40 Country Songs – May 2013

Billy Dukes — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:19:31 +0000

George Jones cracks this Top 40 Country Songs of May 2013 list after his late April death propelled his song 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' into the Top 20 on digital sales charts. The hit -- arguably the greatest of all time -- also found a new home on country radio, especially on stations that had focused mostly on new up and comers. The newbies still dominate this list, with the top spots going to three of the biggest stars of the last decade.

Hottest Country Husbands

Taste of Country Staff — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:30:48 +0000

Beautiful voice, beautiful hair, beautiful skin, beautiful man ... some girls have all the luck. This list of the hottest husbands in country music shows that having a good man at home can be quite an inspiration. One or two may have a Hollywood pedigree, but most of these guys are lesser-know and come from a more blue collar background.

New Songs on the Radio – April 2013

Billy Dukes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:00:41 +0000

The big stars are out for awards season. New songs on the radio for April 2013 made their debut at the ACM Awards on April 7. Hunter Hayes and Luke Bryan were two singers to introduce new music, while Blake Shelton played his new one for the first time at the Las Vegas awards show.

Will Hoge (Feat. Wade Bowen), 'Another Song Nobody Will Hear' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:15:13 +0000

Will Hoge may be playing to the band with his new single ‘Another Song Nobody Will Hear,’ but that takes nothing away from his impactful message. The singer-songwriter’s ode to struggling musicians is a sharply-written statement about mainstream country music, sung with unique blue-collar spit and gravel. “I wake up in the darkness, the clock [...]

New Songs on the Radio – March 2013

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:00:39 +0000

Tracks from unreleased albums seem to be the prescription for new songs on the radio in March 2013. Keep an ear to your radio this month to hear songs from Billy Currington, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley and the Band Perry. All four of these artists have revealed a new single from an upcoming project.

Buckwild Country Rednecks Rappin' Country Lifestyle [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:48:24 +0000

They’re giving Cowboy Troy a run for his money! A group of rappin’ rednecks from West Virginia. They call it: “Buckwild & Free” – Mini Thin (feat.Rae Bella). Doubt if you’ll find their latest album or any album at all, but if you’re country, you can relate to some of their lyrics, which by [...]

Remember Who Country Music's First Reality TV Show Winner Was?

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:24:28 +0000

Before there was Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood or even Kelly Clarkson, another country act got a start on a television singing competition. Ed McMahon's 'Star Search' named its first Vocal Group winner in 1983, and helped launch the career of a pack of hitmakers as reliable as any in the early to mid-90s.

Blackberry Smoke, 'Pretty Little Lie' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:10:39 +0000

There’s a genuine honky tonk feel to Blackberry Smoke’s new single ‘Pretty Little Lie.’ The song is short on polish and long on lugubrious love. While honest and heartfelt, it’s a story that’s difficult to embrace. This talented band — who will be playing the Taste of Country Music Festival this June — has existed [...]

Top 40 Country Songs – February 2013

Billy Dukes — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:40:27 +0000

The new single from country superstar Blake Shelton debuts at a higher place on this month's Top 40 Country Songs list than any new song in ToC history. 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' is a hit with fans -- they are requesting it at radio and scooping it up on iTunes like bread and milk before a storm. Shelton's new song isn't No. 1, however. That honor goes to a uncompromisingly dark track from one of Nashville's hottest newcomers.

New Country Music Releases – January 2013

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:16:30 +0000

Fans have been hungry for new music from two country artists and with the new country music releases for January 2013, the starvation will subside. Darius Rucker and Gary Allan will both release new albums early in the new year. In fact, both will release their long-awaited albums on the same day.

Taylor Swift Rocks a GMA Time Square Crowd with Songs From Her New CD "Red" [Video]

Cathy Kates — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:34:25 +0000

Taylor Swift continues to have a stellar week promoting her new CD “RED” and all her writing, planning and performing is paying off. She sold more than 500,000 copies of “RED” the day it was released! Her life has been a media circus promoting “RED” the past couple of weeks. I’m sure she is excited, [...]

October 2012 Country Music Birthdays

Billy Dukes — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:19:26 +0000

Libra turns to Scorpio as the leaves fall in October. At least seven country stars will be celebrating birthdays this month, and that includes at least one milestone mark. Click below to find out which hot country music superstar will be turning 40 in October 2012. Scotty McCreery, Alan Jackson and Keith Urban are just [...]

Islands In The Stream Almost Didn't See The Light Of Day, Kenny Rogers Hated It [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:24:58 +0000

Kenny Rogers on his press junket for his new book Luck or Something Like It , told the story on Good Morning America, the story behind the huge hit “Islands In The Stream”. He said he hated the song. Barry Gibb said, after four days of Kenny trying to add something to make it exciting, [...]

The King of Sing, George Strait says "I'm Not Retiring, Just Not Touring" [Audio]

Cathy Kates — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:05:48 +0000

He IS the King of Sing and that's not going to change. You'll still hear new songs from George Strait on the radio and be able to buy his CD's (he'd love that, I'm sure). What you won't be able to do is see him perform live at a concert. He has schedule one last hurrah, how far would you go to see him one last time?

Taylor Swift Parody For The NHL Lockout [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:55:40 +0000

Now that the NHL and the players can’t get it together, there is already many “Lockout Songs”. This one is to the latest tune by Taylor Swift. The song is performed and written by Vicki Shae. It was put together by a Canadian radio station. Very funny!! Enjoy.

Country Music Fashion Police – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:44:02 +0000

Next Wednesday (Sept. 5), the nominees for the 2012 CMA Awards will be announced. That leaves stars less than two months to plan for the Nov. 3 broadcast. That’s two months to find the perfect dress, the perfect shoes or the perfect jacket. We’ve found the most adventurous outfits from previous CMA Awards and paired them side by side, just begging for your opinion. You get to play country music fashion police with your vote!

10 Sexiest Male Country Stars of 2012

Taste of Country Staff — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:45:10 +0000

Summer tours have allowed the hottest country men to travel the nation — in less clothing than normal — giving every fan a chance to see one or two of the sexiest male stars of 2012. A few look their best on stage, while others wear a suit and tie like a policeman wears his uniform. It just fits.

See Country Music Stars as Senior Citizens

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:30:06 +0000

To celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, which is August 21, we thought we’d look ahead to how country music’s top stars will look when they get closer to becoming AARP members. Many — like Blake Shelton and Jana Kramer — promise to age gracefully. Others… well, not so much. Sorry about that, Taylor Swift!

New Country Music Releases – September 2012

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:32:55 +0000

It’s a busy month for new country music releases in September 2012, with no less than 10 albums from major country music stars hitting the shelves. While few are using the day after Labor Day to release new music, Sept. 11 is literally packed with new music. Little Big Town, Kix Brooks and Aaron Lewis are just three of the artists with new albums out that day.