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Darius Rucker Shoots Down Racist Tweet With a Few Words of His Own

Christina Vinson — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:27 +0000

Darius Rucker has been open about the inspiration that transpired when he heard the classic 'Wagon Wheel' at his daughter's high school talent show. However, he probably didn't expect to be slammed with a racist tweet following some criticism over the song.

Would Keith Urban Return to 'American Idol'?

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:42:11 +0000

Most average people hate their jobs, toiling away to earn a wage and to make ends meet. It is a rare and precious few who get to do what they love for a living, and Keith Urban is one of those fortunate folks when it comes to being a judge on the embattled 'American Idol.' The singer and guitarist wants to return to his seat for Season 13 in 2014 and with good reason.

George Strait Has His 60th Number One Hit – Congrats To The King Of Country Music [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:20:00 +0000

The King of Country music has firmly set himself in the world of country music to likes of which I am safe in saying we will never see again. MCA Nashville recording artist and music icon George Strait has made it official and scored his 60th number one hit. Nobody has more number one than [...]

Dierks Bentley Says Third Baby Was 'Kinda Planned, Kinda Unplanned'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:21:10 +0000

Dierks Bentley, with decidedly shorter hair, spoke to a Jacksonville radio station during an appreciation event for the military and revealed how his wife Cassidy let him know that their third bundle of joy was on the way. The pregnancy, according to Bentley, was sort of a surprise, but not really.

Top 10 Oak Ridge Boys Songs

Kevin Richards — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:01:15 +0000

Every Sunday Morning we feature Classic Country on 1077/GNA. We recently showcased the greatest hits of a group that’s working just as hard today as when they were having their biggest radio hits in the early ’80s. From ‘Bobbie Sue’ to ‘Thank God For Kids,’ these are our favorite Top 10 Oak Ridge Boys Songs. [...]

Country Artists Drop in at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards – Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:24:08 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which aired live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday night (May 19), brought out the biggest singing stars from all genres — including country. Shania Twain, the Band Perry, Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line and more were in attendance to represent the genre by [...]

Carrie Underwood Pranks Hunter Hayes at His Last Blown Away Tour Show

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:47:21 +0000

Hot young country newcomer Hunter Hayes got the opportunity of a lifetime when he opened up for superstar Carrie Underwood on her Blown Away Tour this year. He wrapped up his dates with Underwood at a performance in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Saturday night (May 18) -- but she wasn't going to let him get away without a proper sendoff, pulling an onstage prank that really got his goat.

How George Jones Wanted to Be Remembered

Billy Dukes — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:55:25 +0000

George Jones was aware of his legacy at least as far back as 2005. That's when he conducted an interview with Taste of Country sister station WGNA in Albany, N.Y. and talked about how he'd like to be remembered. The Possum considered the good and bad of how he'd lived and summed it up for his audience.

Tim McGraw Reveals How He Learned of His True Paternity

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:16:36 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s father was late Phillies relief pitcher Tug McGraw, who died of brain cancer in 2004. While the two didn’t form a strong relationship until Tim was 18, the ‘Highway Don’t Care’ singer revealed to Larry King how he discovered his birth certificate and thus uncovered his true paternity. McGraw responded to King’s question [...]

Kevin Richards To Host CMA Close Up Stage Show At CMA Music Festival

Kevin Richards — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:23:47 +0000

I was recently honored to be invited to host a show featuring a panel of heritage artists at the CMA Music Festival 2013. As many of you know, I’m a big fan of Classic Country music, hosting GNA’s Sunday Morning Hall of Fame and contributing to Taste of Country.com. You can imagine the excitement that came [...]

Chris Young Doesn't Feel Pressure When It Comes to Fourth Album

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:11:09 +0000

With a string of No. 1 singles â€“ ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘You’ from 2011′s ‘Neon,’ and ‘Gettin’ You Home,’ ‘The Man I Want to Be’ and ‘Voices,’ from 2009′s ‘The Man I Want to Be’– there are expectations surroundingÂ Chris Young‘s upcoming fourth album. But as for pressure? Pft. He’s feeling none of that. “Feeling like I [...]

Blake Shelton Delivers the 'Truth' Amidst Baby and Divorce Rumors

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:18 +0000

Blake Shelton's marriage to Miranda Lambert has been the subject of intense speculation recently, with various tabloid reports alternately claiming that the couple are either divorcing or having a baby together.

Kip Moore Helps a Fan With a Surprise Marriage Proposal

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:28 +0000

Kip Moore and country radio: making dreams come true! When listener Brandon Childers from Moultrie, Ga. needed a creative way to propose to his girlfriend, he called on the syndicated Bobby Bones radio show for help. The hopeful boy in love asked Bones to arrange for Moore to sing to his girlfriend as part of [...]

Randy Travis Sues to Stop Release of Naked Arrest Video

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:55 +0000

Randy Travis was arrested last August for a DWI, obstruction and retaliation after crashing his Trans Am, then verbally threatening the police officers who responded to the scene. The singer was naked at the time of his arrest, and now he has filed suit against the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Office of the Attorney General to prevent the release of the arrest video.

George Strait, 'Love Is Everything' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:37 +0000

George Strait steps back in time for his newest release, 'Love Is Everything.' In the past, the singer always found a way to add a touch of contemporary to his traditional sound. There's nothing to separate this from albums he made throughout the '80s and '90s, but that's not necessarily a criticism.

Carrie Underwood Not Ready for Kids Yet

Christina Vinson — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:55:22 +0000

Now 30, Carrie UnderwoodÂ has a thriving career, a bursting bank account and an incredibly supportive hockey playing husband — and she’s content to bask in the joy of her almost three-year marriage… without kids. For now, anyway. “I don’t feel old enough to have kids,” the singer — who was recently named the new ‘Sunday [...]

Country Idol Final Auditions Recap – Northeast Talent Contest

Kevin Richards — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:28 +0000

The final auditions for Country Idol 2013 packed Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway on Thursday, May 16, featuring a guest performance by the lead vocalists of Skeeter Creek. Dozens of singers waited until the final night to try, however with Country Idol starting in January, contestants had 5 months to enter and make the [...]

Keith Urban's New Hit – Little Bit Of Everything [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:53:00 +0000

American Idol viewers get to have all the fun. They were treated to a live performance from Keith Urban debuting his new hit song. Needless to say it was an incredible performance by one of the biggest Superstars in country music. The song is titled “Little Bit Of Everything” and when I heard it it [...]

Carrie Underwood Admits Her Flaws, Swears She's Not a Sociopath in Marie Claire Cover Issue

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:55:35 +0000

Carrie Underwood's celebrity status makes her seem almost untouchable, but she's not afraid to admit that, just like every other human being, she has flaws. The singer recently opened up in the cover issue of Marie Claire and explained just exactly what her idiosyncrasies are -- and why they don't make her a sociopath.

Biggest Country Stars At Taste Of Country Music Festival [POLL]

Kevin Richards — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:20:59 +0000

We are quickly approaching one of the biggest Country Music Festivals in the nation! The Taste of Country Music Festival will happen at Hunter Mountain in New York, June 13-15, 2013. As we all anticipate the arrival of Country Music’s biggest stars, we want you to tell us who you are looking forward to seeing [...]