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Trace Adkins and Kellie Pickler Make Big Win For Country Music

Kevin Richards — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:34:01 +0000

Congratulations to Trace Adkins and Kellie Pickler for making Country Music look great on national television. Whenever a singer from our genre appears on a television show, it always introduces Country Music to new people. In addition to building up their own fan base, the exposure is great for the industry overall, luring in people [...]

Trace Adkins Wins 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice'

Christina Vinson — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:56 +0000

Trace Adkins‘ return to ‘Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars’ paid off in a huge way, as he was “hired” by host/executive producer Donald Trump in Sunday night’s heated competition against fellow finalist, Penn Jillette, winning the show. The singer, who wanted to win ‘Apprentice’ for the Red Cross after the loss of his house in a devastating fire, certainly [...]

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 [...]

Trace Adkins On The Sean And Richie Show [AUDIO]

Levack — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:17:54 +0000

Trace Adkins took a break from “The Apprentice” to promote his new CD “Love Will” on the Sean and Richie Show this morning.“Love Will” is Adkins 11th studio album and features a duet with Colbie Caillet called “Watch The World End”. Listen to Trace talk about The Apprentice, Red Cross and his new CD.

Trace Adkins Has A New Album Just In Time For Taste Of Country Music Festival

Jake Thomas — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:55:39 +0000

The big man has been all over TV on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice All Stars and has a very cool new Album that will be out for us all to listen to before he hits the stage at our 1077 ‘GNA Taste of Country Music Festival on Hunter Mountain June 13-15th.Trace Adkins is one of the [...]

Trace Adkins Breaks Foot, Shares Photo

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:15:19 +0000

We didn’t think that Trace Adkins‘ bones were breakable. The rough-and-tumble country singer, who is releasing ‘Love Will…’ on May 14, broke his foot and shared a photo of the bruised and battered extremity. It looks like it hurts…a lot. Adkins, a true roughneck, posted the image and captioned it: “This is gross. Broke my [...]

Trace Adkins' New Album 'Love Will' Coming This Spring

Christina Vinson — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:06:01 +0000

Trace Adkins is will surprise everyone with his newest studio album, ‘Love Will,’ which is set to be released this spring. While it has a seemingly love-driven title, it may not be full of romantic, sappy songs, as the title suggests. In fact, the 51-year-old singer cautions against that expectation. “Hold on one second! This is [...]

Best Trace Adkins Song? [POLL]

Kevin Richards — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:35:09 +0000

Trace Adkins is ready to rock Hunter Mountain with some of his biggest hits. We've listed his Top 10 Billboard hits that he may perform in concert at the Taste of Country Music Festival. Now, it's your turn to pick the best!

Trace Adkins – Big Man With A Big Voice Coming To Hunter Mountain [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:01:53 +0000

The three day 1077 ‘GNA Taste of Country Music Festival on June 13th-15th at Hunter Mountain is loaded with the best names in country music. Trace Adkins is a part of the star studded 3 day lineup and that means one of the biggest names in country music will be there too. Trace stands about [...]

2013 Taste of Country Music Festival Lineup Profile: Trace Adkins

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:00:50 +0000

Trace Adkins is certain to be one of the fan favorites at the just-announced Taste of Country Music Festival. The rough-hewn country star with a heart of gold is a favorite of both men and women due to his mix of hardcore country rock anthems and tender ballads.

Trace Adkins Says Losing His House Brought Him Back to 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:00:49 +0000

One thing’s for sure: Trace Adkins is a strong example of what tough people do -- not only in his music, but also in life. The four-time Grammy-nominated artist has seen great success as well as devastating loss -- especially the 2011 loss of his house in an electrical fire while the singer was traveling to Alaska. Since then, he has realized the necessity of making every moment count, and that includes being bluntly honest when needed.

Most Memorable Thanksgiving Request – 'Til The Last Shot's Fired

Kevin Richards — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:35:32 +0000

Every week day, Noon-2pm, we play requests and dedications on WGNA’s ‘On Demand Two Hour Lunch.’ Thanksgiving Day was full of great stories and songs, but one seemed to make quite an impact. After cheery Christmas songs and a few fun party songs, a local military man took a moment to honor our fallen heroes [...]

Trace Adkins Lends a Hand to the Homeless

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:00:48 +0000

Despite his family’s personal struggle in rebuilding their lives following a horrific house fire (which claimed all of their personal belongings), Trace Adkins is reaching out to those less fortunate, teaming up with the Urban Ministry Center and the Maxwell House Community Project for the Drops of Good program. The former ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ contestant stopped Charlotte, N.C. yesterday (July 24) to kick off the first community center renovation, which will benefit the local homeless community.

Happy Birthday America – Arlington [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:02:58 +0000

Today is the 4th of July and the birthday of the greatest nation in the world. The United States Of America is free and proud due to the sacrifices of our armed services who keep us that way every day.Locally the sheer emotion that grips you when you visit the National Cemetery in Saratoga is [...]

Random Old Countryfest Shots From Richie's Attic

Richie Phillips — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:23:13 +0000

I have SO many old shots from Countryfest – that’s cuz I’m old. But let my age be your gain as we go back in time a few years. Enjoy. I feel like this is a scene from Forrest Gump in a way. It looks like trick photography, but this is actually me in between [...]

Favorite Songs Honoring The Military — Scott's Picks [VIDEOS]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:44:25 +0000

May is National Military Appreciation Month. Personally, I appreciate our Nation’s Military 24/7-365. It’s because of those brave men and women that we get to do what we do here in the good ol’ US of A! Country music also honors our military on number of different levels whether it be doing a USO tour [...]

Eric Church Files Federal Lawsuit & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:00:45 +0000

Eric Church has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop people selling counterfeit tour merchandise at his shows. According to the Nashville Business Journal, the counterfeiters have been selling shirts with Eric’s face and tour cities printed on them among other things. The suit seeks a federal court order authorizing the seizure of these counterfeit goods and [...]

Miranda Lambert's Necklace on eBay & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:24:14 +0000

Miranda Lambert along with Karen Lindner Designs will be auctioning off the necklace Miranda wore in the music video for ‘Over You.” The necklace will be auctioned off during a five-day auction on eBay, beginning this coming Monday, March 12th. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the American Cancer Society. Another little tidbit, Karen Lindner was actually the designer who fitted Miranda’s [...]

New Details on Carrie Underwood's Upcoming Album & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:38:25 +0000

Carrie Underwood tweeted a link to her official website where she has been revealing, bit by bit, more information about her upcoming fourth album, 'Blown Away."

Joe Nichols & Wife Expecting Baby & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:14:12 +0000

. Joe Nichols and wife Heather are expecting a baby this spring and shared the happy news with People.com. “After trying to have a baby for so long, we are thrilled to announce that I am pregnant,” Heather says. This will be the second child for Joe. He already has a 13-year old daughter, Ashelyn, from a previous [...]