July, 2011

 

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  • Julia Stamper
    07/28/2011

    The singer makes it clear he won't tolerate rowdy fans at his concerts...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/28/2011

    The 2011 race and concert are sponsored by Big Machine Records and will feature some of country's hottest stars...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/28/2011

    After the mass shootings and bombings in Norway, the Bellamy Brothers decided to send their love and support through music.... 

  • Keri Sanders
    07/28/2011

    Randy Montana is as excited as his fans to announce the release of his debut album...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/28/2011

    It's the 100th birthday of Bluegrass legend, Bill Monroe, and the IBMA Fan Fest is celebrating in style...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/26/2011

     Trace Adkins is scheduled to be a part of Country's Night To Rock as the newest addition to the 2012 CMA Music Festival...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/26/2011

     American Idol contestant Bucky Covington has been charged with grand theft after performing at the Iron Horse Saloon as part of the NASCAR race week celebration...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/26/2011

    This newcomer rose to the top of GAC's weekly countdown thanks to her devoted fans...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/26/2011

    The Roys are climbing charts, and Bluegrass fans are loving it. 

  • Melanie Agee
    07/26/2011

     Chris Young's "Tomorrow" becomes his fourth No. 1 in a row!...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/26/2011

    Country star who once worked as a server at Cracker Barrel now has his new CD on sale there...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/25/2011

    "You Lie" is the band's fastest-selling single and is already certified gold...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/25/2011

     Carrie Underwood will duet with singing legend Tony Bennett on the hit TV series, Blue Bloods this September...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/25/2011

    The 2005 American Idol winner's earnings far surpass those of her fellow contestants, according to Forbes...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/25/2011

    Vince Gill has been cranking out country tunes for decades now, and in August, he will be honored for his 20 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/25/2011

     Nelson added to the Ag Hall of Fame for his work with Farm Aid...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/25/2011

    Blake Shelton's new album, Red River Blue, is the No. 1 album in any genre...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/25/2011

     Colt Ford to hold a benefit for the victims of the police shootings in Athens, Ga...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/21/2011

    Yet his love for the music, performing, and his fans hasn't faded...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/21/2011

    Fans voted for the top 20 to be featured in a two hour countdown special, including both old favorites like Willie Nelson as well as recent hit-makers such as Jason Aldean…

  • Keri Sanders
    07/21/2011

    Brenda Lee and Jeannie Seely will honor the women who contribute to the music industry this summer in the 2011 SOURCE Awards...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/21/2011

    Reba hopes only the best for America's children and believes every child should experience an honest day's work...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/19/2011

     Jesse Keith Whitley is breaking into the country music business one radio at a time as he begins his multi-state radio tour...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/19/2011

     Lady Antebellum has released a few details regarding their highly anticipated third album, which is scheduled to be released late this summer...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/19/2011

    Concert helped raise over $150,000 for two schools damaged by storms earlier this year...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/19/2011

    This country rocker continues to tear up the charts with his third hit single from the bestselling album of 2011...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/18/2011

    The public can now tour the rooms of the Grand Ole Opry, with video appearances from Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/18/2011

    A website that features only live recordings of country music has just been launched for the enjoyment of country music fans across the country...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/18/2011

    As if Taylor Swift did not have enough going on, she is now releasing a brand new fragrance called, "Wonderstruck." The scent will hit select stores in October, and Swift could not be more excited...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/18/2011

    The four day festival will feature over 100 performances from a variety of artists...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/18/2011

    Country newcomer will introduce fans to his debut single...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/18/2011

    Do you have any idea how many people, trucks, artists and how much time it takes to put on a major stadium tour like Kenny Chesney's current tour?  A lot...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/18/2011

    Ricky Skaggs and Lee Greenwood among performers announced for this year's ICM Awards...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/18/2011

    Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town join the line up of artists for the broadcast on ABC of this year's CMA Music Festival...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/14/2011

    Each superstars in their own style, the two made an unforgettable pairing and are one of only two Crossroads concerts to come to DVD...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/14/2011

    The star also gives viewers an exclusive look into his life by answering fan questions...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/14/2011

     For the fourth time, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will join together to host the CMA Awards, a task they seem to enjoy as much as the audience...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/14/2011

    The demand for this country legend is on the rise, requiring even more performances...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/14/2011

    The Avett Brothers perform songs from their album, I and Love and You, for a new episode of CMT's Unplugged...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/14/2011

    Star will kick off the Samsung & AT&T Summer Krush concert series to help promote new album...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/14/2011

     The 3-disc set includes previously unreleased music and restored recordings from his first syndicated radio show...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/12/2011

    Opry honors one of its longest stars with a concert this Saturday...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/12/2011

    Band members were surprised and excited to receive their invitation...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/12/2011

     Country star, Jimmy Wayne, will share his experiences from his 2010 Meet Me Halfway Walk with the rest of the world through a documentary being made this summer...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/12/2011

     The ACM Honors Ceremony is about to launch! Hurry and get your limited tickets...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/12/2011

     Blake Shelton's latest album is available now!

  • Melanie Agee
    07/12/2011

    Rascal Flatts' latest single, "I Won't Let Go," earns Digital Gold Certification... 

  • Julia Stamper
    07/11/2011

    The "Father of Newgrass" speaks about the impact of both the legends and the newcomers in bluegrass music...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/11/2011

    Miranda has a new release coming in August with her all girl group Pistol Annies, and her much anticipated solo release is now set for November...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/11/2011

    Annual benefit concert serves up food, fun, and music to help raise awareness about the importance of family farms...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/11/2011

    Husband and wife duo, Thompson Square, enjoy the spotlight as their new video and single continues to climb the country music charts...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/11/2011

     To honor the memory of Caylee Anthony, Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox has cowritten a song titled, "She's Going Places"...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/11/2011

    Will Hoge's new album, Number Seven, is set to be released in September...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/11/2011

    Billy Currington achieves his 11th Top 20 Hit with "Love Done Gone"...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/11/2011

    I Surrender All is available online now...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/07/2011

    Country music legend will give three exclusive performances as this year's Artist-in-Residence...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/07/2011

    Two-time GRAMMY winner returns to where it all began, recording his latest album with Warner Bros. Records... 

  • Julia Stamper
    07/07/2011

    Boyfriend Chris Tyrell proposed at sunset overlooking a lake, just as Hillary dreamed, this past 4th of July holiday weekend...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/07/2011

    If a new album was not enough, Ashton Shepherd has also come out with a new website...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/07/2011

    Reba has announced the tour dates for her 2011 All The Women I Am Tour. Fans will be happy to know she is visiting multiple cities throughout the U.S. and Canada and will be performing from September through November this year...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/07/2011

    Doctor advises Taylor to give it a break to help get over bronchitis...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/07/2011

    The reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, fresh off his judging role on The Voice, has become the first male country music artist to record enough digital sales of a single to be tagged Platinum...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/05/2011

    Sara Evans' single, "A Little Bit Stronger," is stronger than ever, reaching platinum status in digital downloads...

  • Keri Sanders
    07/05/2011

    While some people might think hiding stinky chicken on the tour bus might be childish behavior, Blake Shelton is only concerned with topping that prank while on tour with Brad Paisley this summer...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/05/2011

    Country star will both fly and sing at air show next weekend...

  • Julia Stamper
    07/05/2011

    Final 4 release EPs featuring their best songs of the season...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/05/2011

    The band of Toy Story 2 fame is at it again...

  • Melanie Agee
    07/05/2011

     Star's new album shoots straight to the top...