March, 2010

Vivid Entertainment recently announced it will release a sex tape of McCready…

The Country artist is making a return trip to South Korea to entertain the troops...

The singer recently celebrated a No. 1 single and a gold-certified album...

One of the most surprising moments at the 2009 CMA Awards last November came early in the evening, shortly after Darius Rucker had launched into “Alright” performance. Rucker won the CMA New Artist of the Year Award that night, ensuring his acceptance in the Country world after his success with Hootie & The Blowfish...

Country Music icon Marty Stuart is going back to his roots. He just signed with Sugar Hill Records, the label that released his first solo album more than 25 years ago...

For years, Ingram dabbled in the music business trying to catch a break. After losing a management deal and being let go from his label at Sony, he had to find his niche. Now, coming off of a five-year streak of top hits in Country Music, Ingram embarks on his Acoustic Motels tour, finally finding where he belongs...

Former Broadway star showcases sassy and sultry sides on upcoming album...

Jackson will make several tv appearances and get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to celebrate...

Free concerts include performances by Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Lady A...

This will be Worley's eighth visit overseas to perform for U.S. Troops… 

Eric Chrch, Randy Houser among performers on Tuesday night...

Country Music stunner Carrie Underwood has earned her 12th No. 1 single for her new hit, “Temporary Home.” This is the second No. 1 hit off her Platinum-certified Play On album. The song climbed the Billboard Hot Country Song charts in just 18 weeks, faster than any other single this year...

It all started in Nashville on Jan. 1 when Jimmy Wayne embarked on his Meet Me Halfway solo-walk across America. On Saturday evening, March 27, Wayne battled pouring rain and some of the strongest winds yet as he crossed the Texas state line...

For the second year in a row, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton performed at a benefit concert in Tishomingo, Okla. Nearly $70,000 was raised at the sold out event, which featured acoustic performances from Lambert, Shelton and Clancy Davis (Shelton’s cousin)… 

The actor/singer said record label drama has postponed the duet process..

Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker among additions...

Wilson's newest album, I Got Your Country Right Here, hits stores Tuesday...

Haunting voices leaves Anderson wondering if Hank Williams Sr. want to co-write...

Kellie Pickler talks about her current single and previous singles. Her latest singles, "Best Days of Your Life," and "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" both tell of the heartbreak Pickler has faced, while her current single, "Makin' Me Fall In Love Again," sings a different tune...

Mary Chapin Carpenter will be honored on April 27 during “Freedom Sings,” an event celebrating the power of free speech at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Carpenter will receive the “Spirit of Americana” Free Speech in Music Award from the Newseum’s First Amendment Center and the Americana Music Association....

CMA Music Festival is trying something different this year. They are including the first family run, benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Country star Jo Dee Messina will host the event...

Jones can sing, but forget about playing guitar… 

The hit-making group will perform "Unstoppable" on the show...

Charlie Daniels, Jamie O'Neal and more...

The ringtone features the fiddle solo Daniels plays during the GEICO commercial…
  

This week, Lady Antebellum's hit single, "Need You Now," became the fastest rising Country crossover, topping Billboard’s Adult Top 40 chart in only 10 weeks. The tune is the second Country song in the chart’s history to hit the No. 1 spot, 10 years after its predecessor...

Last week while making his walking trek through Oklahoma, Country Music star Jimmy Wayne was stopped by police on Highway 152, just outside of Mustang, Okla...

Even though Brad Paisley is a still a little “lumpy” and bruised from his fall earlier this month at his last tour stop in Charleston, S.C., he is laughing and dishing out jokes about his incident, saying it was all for entertainment purposes...

Lady A received the most ACM Award nominations, but the group is predicting other winners...

This will be the first child for the couple… 

Seals creates social networking site inspired by latest single...

Raybon released his new album through iTunes this week, with a physical shelf date of April 6...

Record-breaking duo Brooks & Dunn will perform their final Academy of Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas on April 18. But the duo wants YOU to decide their farewell song…

From Twitter to MySpace, Martina McBride is tapping into social media to connect to her fans on a personal level. McBride has long been a proponent of giving her fans "inside looks" into her music-making world, from behind the scenes of a video shoot to backstage access on her tours...

Owen continues to travel across the nation with tour dates this spring. He will join Sugarland, Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert for the next several months as an opening act… 

With a rising hit single, and the start of a new tour, Nichols finds time to help out a friend…

A serious infection forced the new Country artist to push back her debut Country album...

Chestnutt joins Tracy Lawrence and Richie McDonald on summer tour…

Thomas and his band performed at the 30th annual Kenny Rogers' Children's Center Telethon...

Taylor Swift added another award to her list as she was recently announced as Artist of the Year by the prestigious National Association of Recording Merchandisers...

Country Music’s biggest party in April just announced a star-studded line up of performers for the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and other Country Music stars are on the list…

Country superstar Kenny Chesney might be taking a year off from touing, but his schedule has by no means slowed down. He just finished his Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D movie, and now he’s headed to Chicago this weekend to tape an upcoming episode of Oprah...

Duo nominated for ACM Awards and Rory pens a No. 1 song… 

The free app has also delivered more than 10,000 hours of streamed music...

The band will make numerous national network appearances to promote upcoming album...

Rising Country Music singer puts her long time love for Toyota on hold...

Don't miss Luke Bryan, Joey + Rory and others this week...

Country Music singer/songwriter Jo Dee Messina took a six-year break from the music world. But now Messina is back in the saddle, releasing not one, but three, new EPs this year...

New Country Music artist Easton Corbin reached the No. 1 spot on the charts this week with his debut single, “A Little More Country Than That.” This accomplishment makes Corbin the first new Country male solo artist to top the charts since 2003...

Brad Paisley announced the first leg of his 2010 tour, H2O World Tour presented by Chevy, on World Water Day – a day to draw attention to the one out of five people around the world who lack access to safe drinking water...

The label will lower its CD prices to $10 or less to attract more consumers...

Although she’s been around Country Music her entire life, Miley Cyrus said some harsh words about the Country genre in a recent interview with Parade magazine. According to her, Country Music the "politics" of Country Music makes her nervous…

When Chris Young was a high school student in Murfreesboro, Tenn., he was already planning his Country Music career. He said that music has always been his Plan A when it comes to a career, and he believed in it so much he didn't have a Plan B...

The Country singer even wrote a song for Esquire's next issue...

Bryan lived out the words to one of his own songs, “Wild Weekend”… 

The Country star joined the Wheeling Jamboree Board of Directors...

Bo Bice, Danielle Peck, The Grascals and others will tee off for charity...

Newcomer Easton Corbin makes his Opry debut...

We all know Taylor Swift is 'fearless,' but it turns out her album of the same name is living up to its title as well...

Country Music star Trisha Yearwood graces the April cover of Redbook and talks about love, cooking and her family. The Country singer said she and husband Garth Brooks have made it a priority to spend 'suppertime' as family time...

Gary Allan’s latest album, Get Off On The Pain, landed at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart in the first week of its release. Allan, who had gone through a rough patch after losing two loved ones, said this album has a lighter tone than his two previous releases...

Womack and Jackson's first duet was years in the making...

Recreate your favorite Lady A webisode to win a customized Lady A Flip Cam…

Show supports Musicians On Call, which brings music to the bedside of hospital patients...

Gilbert is known for writing Jason Aldean's "The Best Of Me"...

With his latest single topping the Country Music charts, Blake Shelton looks to take the stage at the Ryman Thursday, March 18, in his first headlining show in Nashville. Tickets to the show recently sold out…

Uncle Kracker has been making his way across Country radio with his latest single, "Smile," his first solo song to crack the Country Music airwaves. Yet Uncle Kracker has seen great success in the world of Country before...

Keith Whitley, Patty Loveless, Steve Wariner and John Michael Montgomery are among those to be honored at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. The Induction Ceremony will be held in the Lexington Center Bluegrass Ballroom in Lexington, Ky., on April 7… 

The trio will take the stage for the first time in four years...

Don't forget to enter CountryHound's contest to win two free passes to the event!...

The injunction, issued this week, prevents Evans' ex from making public statements about her...

Tickets to the awards show in Nashville go on sale April 10...

Not only does Zac Brown love Country Music, but he also loves food. And now, he's sharing his love for both with his fans with a new cookbook, "eat-and-greets" and more...

Country Music crossover star Darius Rucker will join his former Hoote & The Blowfish bandmates for the annual Monday After The Master Pro-Am Golf Tournament...

The Academy of Country Music and Great American Country announced today that fans have voted Luke Bryan, Gloriana and Joey + Rory as Top New Solo Vocalist, Top New Vocal Group and Top New Vocal Duo, respectively...

Love And Theft to perform at grand opening concert…

"Hillbilly Bone" is Shelton's sixth No. 1...

Seals is hitting the road with Nathan Lee Jackson and David Bradley...

Terri Clark returns to the Opry stage this week...

At the opening festivities of the 28th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic finals in San Antonio, George Strait announced plans for a stadium show at San Antonio’s the Alamodome. He will also perform at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena for the first time in four years...

Brad Paisley’s American Saturday Night tour has just ended after playing to nearly 1.2 million fans over 74 dates and 42 sell-outs in eight months. The last stop was at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show where Paisley played to more than 70,000 fans…

Dierks Bentley will kick off his Up On The Ridge tour in Portland, Ore., on April 21. Tickets for the 24 shows in 30 days go on sale this Friday, March 19. Bentley will be joined by his backing band the Travelin’ McCourys and Texas based singer/songwriter Hayes Carll in the opening slot...

Country trio Love and Theft will help recognize the winning town...

CMT Radio's Cody Alan wins for National on-air personality...

Morgan took the stage at the final day of the Mens SEC backetball Tournament in Nashville...

Brad Paisley recently reflected on a strange encounter with for Star Trek star, William Shatner. The two celebs have become friends over the past couple of years and Shatner even appeared in Paisley's "Celebrity" music video...

Country group Gloriana will be featured on more than 50 million milk containers in schools across the U.S. as part of the Milk Rocks! campaign...

Country star Blake Shelton was once denied entry at a Nashville restaurant/bar because he was sporting a baseball cap, Wranglers and cowboy boots. Shelton refused to change his appearance, and it's just that determined attitude that has contributed to his success as a Country artist...

Have a question for the band? Tell us!...

Otto described the song as a feel-good party tune… 

The tour wrapped Wednesday night in Houston...

The Country Classics Show returns March 25 for a 13-week run...

David Nail, Darius Rucker, Steel Magnolia and others will take the stage...

The Academy of Country Music announced Thursday that Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Jennifer Hudson, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley and others will perform at the Brooks & Dunn special tribute concert, ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn — The Last Rodeo...

Lambert embarks on her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars headlining tour next week, and for all but a handful of dates, she’s asked some of the hottest male talents in Country Music to join her, including James Otto, David Nail, Randy Houser and others… 

On Wednesday, March 10, Country Music trio Lady Antebellum played to a sold-out crowd at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The show was the first of a two-night concert headlined by the trio, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood...

A Kentucky native, Wynonna will lend her voice to the opening ceremonies…

Country Music newcomer Corbin is making and breaking records…

Johnson will receive Alabama’s Rising Star Award… 

Martina McBride encourages moms to share stories of their children’s shining moments for the chance to win $10,000 and a trip to meet McBride at a performance in Nashville… 

It's been two months and eleven days, and Country Music artist Jimmy Wayne has walked 721 miles on his Meet Me Halfway campaign, which is raising awareness and funds for today's troubled youth. Wayne recently reunted with Lt. Col. Jason Garkey for the journey and told The Boot about their experiences...

The Library of Congress joined forces with the Country Music Association yesterday, hosting a day-long program for the CMA Board of Directors at the nation's library. The event was concluded with the Story Tellers and Story Keepers concert, featuring Kix Brooks, John Rich and others...

After four years of waiting, Ashley Monroe can say she has written a No. 1 hit. And Jason Aldean is glad to join in the success, as it is his third consecutive No. 1 hit…

If you can't wait for the official release of Freight Train then you can download some early releases up until the March 28 official release date...

The Country singer's album from Mercury Nashville is on its way...

Australian AM radio star receives CMA International Broadcaster Award…

Baby No. 2 is on the way for Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney and his wife…

The Country star and his friends are getting together to raise money...

Luke Bryan has put together an ACM campaign for "Top New Solo Vocalist," but with a unique spin...

Carrie Underwood is bringing out the big guns to help her produce her new "Play On" tour which kicks off in Pennsylvania this week...

“That’s How Country Boys Roll” marks Currington's fifth No. 1 single…

Wynette’s awards, stage costumes and other memorabilia will be part of an upcoming display… 

Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook add to the LBT family with a baby boy…

Reports say that Grammy winner Yoakam owes the IRS almost $458,000 in taxes...

Terri Clark, Love and Theft to perform...

Grammy Award Winning group Zac Brown Band is all about the dynamics of their live performance. Now, their first live DVD will showcase just that. Fans who pre-order the DVD will also get special access to pre-sale tickets for a ZBB show in Atlanta…

Singer and songwriter Dierks Bentley will release his new, special bluegrass album, Up On The Ridge, this summer. The bluegrass concept album showcases Bentley’s passion for bluegrass and roots music and will feature contributions from Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert and others...

Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett shared the stage Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre to accept their Oscar for their original song “The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart)"… 

Steve Martin and his band Steep Canyon Rangers are set to go on tour beginning in April...

Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy also among new performers...

Fresh off her television appearance on 'Celebrity Rehab,' McCready will release a new single...

Brooks & Dunn's Kix Brooks told the audience at Nashville's Country Radio Seminar about one of his most memorable stage moments involving a smoke machine...

Rumor has it that country singer Julianne Hough may be dating funny-guy Dane Cook. According to DigitalRodeo.com, the two were recently spotted in a private dining room at a Hollywood sushi restaurant over the weekend...

It was the last note of the last encore song on the final show of the tour when Brad Paisley fell onstage in Charleston, S.C., reported Examiner.com. After singing the last note of his hit song, "Alcohol," on Sunday night, Paisley ran, tripped onstage and toppled face first...

Kelly Clarkson has also been added to the list of female artists on the tour… 

Hill, Chris Isaak and others will perform at the ceremony in New York City...

The is the third JUNO nomination the Country Group has received...

The album's proceeds will benefit the Hall of Fame...

Montgomery Gentry, Chucks Wicks and more...

McGraw has just been added to the List of CMA Music Festival performers. Also on the list of latest performers are Billy Currington and Alan Jackson, among others...

Grammy Award-winning trio Lady Antebellum recently announced that Universal Music’s Josh Kelley and Randy Montana will join their-back-to back sold out concerts at the Ryman Auditorium on March 10 and 11 in Nashville...

Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook ask their fans not to send baby gifts, but to give instead to relief in Haiti...

After returning to her solo career, Harp is now turning her sights on songwriting…

Urban to perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live this weekend after the Oscars.

Church’s current single “Hell On The Heart” is in the Top 20 and climbing… 

A little more than a week ago, Josh Thompson was Wisconsin’s best kept Country Music secret. But with the release of his debut album, Way Out Here, Thompson is now in the spotlight and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon…

American Idol finalist Danny Gokey has survived plenty of life's tragedies; the new Country Music singer gained an audience on AI with his very personal story — losing his wife, Sophia, just a month before his AI audition...

Reba McEntire has had many looks throughout her multi-decade career, which is why she feels qualified to have her own fashion line at Dillards. Over the years, she has learned plenty about what and what not to wear… 

Gloriana will open almost 40 dates for Taylor Swift's Fearless 2010 tour...

One of the most decorated and well-known Bluegrass bands will release their 4th album March 30…

The two singers will swap their tropical songs in the episode...

Corbin used to pretend-sing using a gear shift for a microphone…

After his return from touring in Europe, Vassar continues his global journey and heads to Australia...

Chris Young will be the first to admit that patience isn’t one of his virtues. Still, the RCA Records artist has learned that good things do come to those who wait, as he recently scored his first No. 1 single with “Gettin’ You Home"...

A new series of midday radio shows hosted by Country artists will premiere on Nashville's 650 AM WSM on March 15. The three weekly one-hour shows hosted by Dierks Bentley, Pam Tillis and Jim Lauderdale will air Monday - Wednesday at 2 p.m. CT...

Three years ago Darius Rucker attended the Academy of Country Music Awards, but then he was just a presenter and a recent crossover from his days as the lead singer of Hootie and The Blowfish. Now, Rucker has three No. 1 Country hits to his name and is going back to the ACM Awards, this time as a nominee…

Gill surprised the audience by joining Clapton on stage for several songs… 

Bryan releases his second 'Spring Break' EP exclusively on iTunes… 

Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin will also joing the tour...

Yankees hope Thomas' performance will be their good luck charm...

'Hell Still Ain't Frozen' shipped to radio earlier this week...

Sara Evans filed for divorce four years ago, and the saga took another ugly turn last week when she filed for a temporary restraining order against ex-husband Craig Schelske. According to The Tennessean, the order means Schelske is not allowed to make any derogatory statements about the singer to the media or make allegations about what led to their divorce...

Covington returns with his newest single from his upcoming sophomore album, I’m Alright, to be released in the fall. Preview the track, "A Father's Love," at People.com…

Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood receive six nominations and Taylor Swift has a total of five...

Hough will also star in an upcoming movie with Christina Aguilera and Cher...

Shelton's Hillbilly Bone will be released Tuesday, and he has several tv performances planned...

On April 25, Bentley will host a motorcycle ride and concert series in Dallas and Fort Worth...

Wynonna will be star as herself and will perform two songs...

Luke and wife Caroline already have a two-year-old son... 

Johnny Cash's 1958 single "Guess Things Happen That Way" was Apple's iTunes 10-billionth download. Last Thursday, a retired grandfather from Woodstock, Ga., received a call from Apple's Steve Jobs telling him the exciting news and suprising him...

The Zac Brown Band, Travis Tritt and Train, Chris Young, former American Idol star Danny Gokey and others join the dozens of other Country stars performing during the 3-day festival June 3-5 in Enterprise, Ala. Kenny Chesney will headline the event...

Singer-songwriter Jack Ingram is about to kick off his first Australian tour at the Country Music Channel (CMC) Rocks the Snowys event on March 6 in Sydney. From Sydney, Ingram will hit the road with international Country stars Doc Walker (Canada) and Steve Forde (Australia) as part of the CMC ROCKS tour...