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Blake Shelton Confesses Betty White Crush in Humorous Song

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:08:05 +0000

Actress Betty White has had a long, long career in television, and a host of entertainment industry heavyweights assembled on Tuesday night (Feb. 5) to pay tribute to the beloved 91-year-old performer in a special that was comically titled 'Betty White's 2nd Annual 90th Birthday.' Among the stars in attendance was country music's reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton, who took the opportunity to admit he's been carrying a torch for White.

Hear the First Song Ever Recorded On the International Space Station

Tom Blunt — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:00:58 +0000

Even scientists have soul! Take a listen to ‘Jewel in the Night,’ by Colonel Chris Hadfield. Here’s the link for your listening pleasure. It so happens that several of the astronauts on the International Space Station are musicians, which means that the future could be full of similar transmissions from space. Even stranger: singer Sarah [...]

Final Presidential Debate Gets 'Song-ified'

Emerald Catron — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:18:57 +0000

While everyone else was sitting around making jokes about horses and bayonets, the ‘Autotune the News’ folks were working hard to turn Monday night’s debate into a song. This is what they came up with. We think it’s pretty good — it’s about as catchy as the first song they did, but it lacks the [...]

Favorite Independence Day Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:00:40 +0000

As America celebrates July 4th on Wednesday, we look at the top country songs that celebrate America. Check out this list of the Top 10 Independence Day Songs, and then decide which is your all-time favorite. Vote in the readers poll below, or write in another in the comments section.

Top Country Song of All Time – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:00:10 +0000

The entire Top 100 Country Songs list has been revealed, with a No. 1 song that surprised many readers. Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Patsy Cline and George Jones all placed songs inside the Top 5. Which song do you think should have been named the top country song of all time?

Best 'American' Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:00:20 +0000

Country music and America go together like sweet and tea. Hundreds of songs have been written to celebrate our freedoms as Americans, but only a few have the word “American” in the title. Which of the following seven songs is your favorite “American” country song? Garth Brooks is included for his 1993 chart-topper. He doesn’t [...]

Favorite Waylon Jennings Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:20:35 +0000

Waylon Jennings would celebrate his 75th birthday today. There’s no better reason to explore his catalog, listen to the ‘Ultimate Waylon Jennings’ album or reflect on the life of one of country music’s greatest legends. Check out this list of the Top 10 Waylon Jennings Songs, and then decide, which is the all-time greatest of his hits?

Favorite Chris Young Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:15:52 +0000

It seems like Chris Young has been a part of the Nashville fabric for so long that it’s surprising to learn the singer is only 27-years-old. Today (June 12) is his birthday, and we’re honoring the hitmaker and ACM Award nominee by letting his fans decide the all-time greatest Chris Young song. So, which one is your favorite?

Favorite George Strait Song – Readers Poll

Amanda Hensel — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:00:47 +0000

George Strait has literally hundreds of songs in his vast catalog, but in honor of his 60th birthday today (May 18), we’re asking you the impossible: What is your favorite George Strait song? Trust us, we know — the possibilities are endless. Yet somehow, we’ve narrowed it down to just five choices.

Should We Play Thom Shepherd's "Djibouti" On the Air? [POLL]

Bruce — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:48:47 +0000

A couple of years ago, Thom Shepherd paid us a visit. He told the story of writing this song while on a USO tour in Djibouti. It's pronounced "jah-booty," making it open to all sorts of creative puns and jokes. The troops, of course, loved it! I made the mistake of asking for permission instead of forgiveness and was told not to put it on the air.