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Schoharie Elementary Rewrites Little Big Town's Pontoon – Reading, Writing and Rhyming

Richie Phillips — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:10:00 +0000

Ahhhhhhh! A dream realized. I got a chance to return to a school that brought back so many amazing memories for me personally- Schoharie Elementary School. What can I say about teacher Karen Yager and Principal MaryEllen Gillis that hasn’t been mentioned before? I could go on and on about their dedication and committment to [...]

First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:57:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

Little Big Town Nominated for an Emmy

Christina Vinson — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:45:18 +0000

Country music foursome Little Big Town have been building unstoppable momentum, and 2013 has proved to be a fantastic year, with a Grammy for 'Pontoon' and their two ACM awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Video of the Year. It looks like things will just keep getting better for LBT, as they just received an Emmy nomination.

Little Big Town Hope Despite 'Pontoon,' Their Best Is Still Ahead of Them

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:30:14 +0000

After many years of trying, Little Big Town broke through to across-the-board mainstream country stardom with ‘Pontoon’ last year. But as grateful as the band members are for their newfound success, they still hope to top it with their next batch of songs. The group was in Las Vegas last weekend for the ACMs, where [...]

Hot Country Line Dances To Know For Spring 2013

Kevin Richards — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:41:53 +0000

Country Line Dancing is hotter than ever, thanks to some great high energy music released by your favorite Country singers. As we prepare to host another great season of dancing and fun all over the Albany area, we’ve put together a list of the ten ‘newer’ hot country line dances you should know for our WGNA Country Nights.

Keith Urban Would Welcome a Collaboration With Little Big Town

Christina Vinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:25:31 +0000

When Keith Urban's 2013 headlining tour kicks off this summer, he will be spending lots of quality time on the road with country quartet Little Big Town. With all that traveling together, there may be a hit collaboration in the making...or at least, that's what the 'You Gonna Fly' singer hopes.

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan + More Slated for CMA Fest 2013

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:01:36 +0000

Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan are among the first artists to be confirmed for the 2013 CMA Fest, which is set to invade the streets of downtown Nashville on June 6-9. Underwood’s inclusion in this year’s event is no surprise considering the ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ singer has been present for each CMA Fest since bursting [...]

Top Country Songs Of 2012 – Why Is 'Pontoon' Missing?

Kevin Richards — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:44:37 +0000

I recently posted Billboard's Top 20 Country Songs of 2012. After looking over the list, I realized that one of the songs I thought was one of the biggest hits of the year, was only at No. 41.

Little Big Town's 'Tornado' Line Dance

Kevin Richards — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:59:00 +0000

Little Big Town has had a well-deserved year of hits and awards. The quartet released their first national record about 13 years ago, and now in 2012 they’ve finally nabbed their first CMA award, their first No. 1 hit, and now another new smash on Country Radio, ‘Tornado.’ Much like ‘Pontoon,’ ‘Tornado’ has immediately become [...]

Keith Urban Announces 2013 Tour Dates With Fun Video, Takes Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch Along for the Ride

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:30:54 +0000

What happens when Keith Urban, Little Big Town and newcomer Dustin Lynch embark on a road trip with no functioning radio? They sing a medley of their favorite tunes, of course! The Aussie superstar enlisted his future tourmates for a hilarious video to announce the first leg of his upcoming 2013 headlining tour, which is scheduled to kick off next July.

Little Big Town Nearly Cause Trouble for Russell Simmons

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:00:32 +0000

The members of Little Big Town aren’t exactly known to be troublemakers, but the quartet’s Kimberly Schlapman almost got hip-hop business magnate Russell Simmons into a little hot water with his wife! “We were on the elevator with Russell Simmons in a department store in L.A. and he had on like a blue tooth deal,” [...]

Little Big Town Wins Two CMA's – New Song "Tornado" [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:30:43 +0000

Little Big Town has more than paid their dues over more than a decade of trying to break through and pump out some big hits on the country charts. This year they finally broke through at the CMA Awards.Little Big Town grabbed two big CMA’s. One was for song of the year for their big [...]

What Are The Sunglasses Worn By The Stars Of The CMAs?

Kevin Richards — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:30:01 +0000

It's no secret lots of freebies are handed out backstage at any awards show. Maui Jim Sunglasses returned to the CMA Awards to give your favorite stars a chance to pick out their favorite pair. We recently chatted with Maui Jim to ask them why stars from Little Big Town to Scotty McCreery have been trying on these cool shades.

Way To Go Little Big Town – First CMA Win

Kevin Richards — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:45:42 +0000

If there was one moment at the 2012 CMA awards that really made me smile, it was watching Little Big Town get their long overdue recognition from the CMA. I have watched this band rise to the top with a very slow steady climb with many bumps along the road. After officially forming the quartet [...]

Little Big Town, 'Tornado' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:20:46 +0000

'Tornado' is a bold choice for Little Big Town's next single, as it takes on another storm song from a country music superstar with more clout -- Carrie Underwood. As an album, 'Tornado' is sharp and uncompromising, so this brashness should come as no surprise. Few will argue that there isn't room for both of these heavyweights on iPods and country radio.

Little Big Town Still Rockin' at No. 1 With 'Pontoon'

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:00:27 +0000

It’s been dubbed the “summertime song,” and since there is still a bit of summer left, it’s only fitting that Little Big Town continue to hold down the No. 1 position on the country singles chart with their smash, ‘Pontoon.’ The tune topped the charts last week, marking the band’s very first No. 1 hit [...]

Little Big Town, Hunter Hayes – This Week's Top Country Songs

Kevin Richards — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:00:15 +0000

The ‘Pontoon’ is not quite ready to be put away, meanwhile 21 year-old Hunter Hayes inches closer to his first No. 1 single. Billboard’s Top Country Singles for Saturday, September 15, 2012. 10. Lovin’ You Is Fun- Easton Corbin 9. Blown Away- Carrie Underwood 8. Over- Blake Shelton (former No. 1) 7. Cowboys and Angels- [...]

Little Big Town Interview: Band Shares Stories Behind Songs and Secrets to Keeping the Peace

Jeremy Robinson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:00:47 +0000

Little Big Town are absolute originals. The country foursome and 'Pontoon' hitmakers have stood the test of time -- as well as numerous personal lows and highs. As the genre pendulums between pop and traditional trends, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook have never compromised their unique harmonies or blunted their sharp, descriptive lyrics. They've stayed true to a scenic winding road built just for them, even if at times it took them out of public eye for a bit.

Little Big Says Thanks For Making "Pontoon" Number One [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:43:43 +0000

It has been a fun Summer for me, and I am sure for a lot of you too. Today was one of the unofficial “say goodbye to Summer days” as many of you sent your kids to school on day one.I will say this much, I know for a fact the Little Big Town made [...]

Blake Shelton, Little Big Town – This Week's Top Country Songs

Kevin Richards — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:00:21 +0000

Blake Shelton’s stay at No. 1 is not ‘Over!’ Although Little Big Town was hoping to sail to No. 1 for Labor Day weekend.Billboard’s Top Country Singles for Saturday, September 1, 2012 10. Cowboys and Angels- Dustin Lynch 9. Postcard From Paris- The Band Perry 8. Take A Little Ride- Jason Aldean 7. For You- [...]