Alanna Conaway
Brantley Gilbert Scores Second No. 1 Hit With ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do’
Brantley Gilbert has yet another reason to smile these days, as his latest single, ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,’ has topped the country singles charts. The tune is Gilbert’s second-consecutive No. 1 hit, following in the footsteps of his previous hit, ‘Country Must Be Country Wide.’
Darius Rucker’s New Album Will Feature ‘Wagon Wheel’ Duet With Lady Antebellum
Fans who tuned into the Grand Ole Opry last Friday (July 6) not only were able to hear Darius Rucker sing a couple of his hit songs, but also get a sneak peak of what’s to come from him later this year. During Old Crow Medicine’s set, the former Hootie and the Blowfish singer joined the band for a special rendition of ‘Wagon Wheel.’ Fans went crazy over Rucker’s cover of the Bob Dylan hit, leaving
Miranda Lambert Cancels More Shows to Extend Vocal Rest
Miranda Lambert had high hopes that her doctor-ordered vocal rest — which caused her to reschedule a few concerts last week — would be brief, but unfortunately, the singer has been forced to cancel three concerts in Alabama and Georgia that were scheduled for this coming weekend.
Kip Moore, ‘Beer Money’ – Lyrics Uncovered
When Kip Moore sat down to write his latest hit, ‘Beer Money,’ he knew what kind of lyrics would resonate with himself to sing night after night. With the help of co-writers Blair Daly and Troy Verges, Moore is on the brink of having another chart-topping smash to follow in the footsteps of his last singalong hit, ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck.’
Kenny Chesney Gears Up for 2012 MLB All-Star Game by Talking Baseball
This week, Kenny Chesney will make a special appearance at the ESPY Awards, which recognize excellence in sports. The event will not only be a treat for the singer’s fans, but also for the singer himself, as he is the only musician scheduled to present at awards — and he loves sports, especially baseball.
Jason Aldean Talks About the Importance of Music Videos in Country Today
Last month, Jason Aldean walked away a winner at the 2012 CMT Music Awards, snagging his first buckle award ever for the Performance of the Year. Aldean’s name was highlighted in two other categories during the awards, including Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year, both for ‘Dirt Road Anthem.’
Little Big Town Record Theme Song for New ABC Show ‘Good Afternoon America’
Country artists are known for their ability to churn out ridiculously catchy tunes. That’s why when ABC needed a theme song for their new program ‘Good Afternoon America,’ they turned to Little Big Town — and boy did the group deliver.
Lady Antebellum, ‘Wanted You More’ – Lyrics Uncovered
It seems unlikely that Lady Antebellum would have time to write while out on the road, but the lyrics to ‘Wanted You More’ — their current hit single — were written under those conditions. The tune was born during soundcheck with their backing bandmates, Jason “Slim” Gambill, Matt Billingslea, Jonathan Long and Dennis Edwards, who were all credited on the song.
Rodney Atkins Wraps His Run on the on Country Throwdown Tour
Last weekend, Rodney Atkins played his final shows as part of the 2012 Country Throwdown Tour lineup, which also featured Gary Allan, Josh Thompson, Sunny Sweeney and more. While the shows in Illinois and Nebraska were bittersweet for the singer, Atkins’ overall experience on the tour was one of the highlights of his year so far.
David Nail to Release New EP ‘1979,’ Featuring His Adele Cover, on July 17
After David Nail‘s powerful rendition of Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You’ surfaced online in an acoustic video, the singer decided to release the tune digitally for his fans who couldn’t seem to get enough of it. Inspired to take it one step further, Nail has readied the tune to be part of a special digital three-song EP titled ’1979,’ which he’s planning to release on July 17.