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First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 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 vs. Gretchen Wilson – The Showdown

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:00:22 +0000

A win for Little Big Town in Friday's Showdown will be the third straight. The foursome have been hotter than ever over the past year with hit single after hit single, and they're hoping to continue that streak with their latest effort, 'Your Side of the Bed.' But first, they'll have to get past fiery fan-favorite songstress Gretchen Wilson today online and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio.

Little Big Town vs. Sheryl Crow – The Showdown

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:00:19 +0000

Chris Cagle couldn't quite hold up against 2013 ACMs Album of the Year nominees Little Big Town in Wednesday's Showdown. The foursome took down Cagle's new single with their latest effort, 'Your Side of the Bed,' and they're hoping that Thursday will bring them similar luck both online and on Taste of Country Nights radio as they face Sheryl Crow's 'Easy.'

Keith Urban Would Welcome a Collaboration With Little Big Town

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:25:31 +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.

Willie Nelson, Little Big Town Booked for Jazz Fest 2013 in New Orleans

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:00:28 +0000

Willie Nelson and Little Big Town will represent country music proudly at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a two-weekend event that celebrates Louisiana’s musical culture with a diverse lineup of music’s biggest names. Nelson is scheduled to perform alongside his family band on May 3, with the ‘Tornado’ hitmakers slated to appear [...]

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

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:00:36 +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 [...]

Little Big Town and LeAnn Rimes On Tonight's X-Factor Finale

Tad Pole — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:14:51 +0000

Country music's strong connection to pop culture continues tonight with two acts appearing on the finale of The X-Factor. Little Big Town and LeAnn Rimes will join finalists, country singer, Tate Stevens and Westchester teen, Carly Rose.

Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town's Brother-in-Law Dies in Alleged Drunk Driving Accident

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:00:13 +0000

Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman has confirmed that her brother-in-law, Thomas Allen Schlapman, was killed in a motorcycle accident the night before Thanksgiving. The singer took to Facebook to thank fans for the support, and to explain more about a story first reported by numerous Nashville and Lynchburg, Va. area news outlets.

Little Big Town Cancel Concerts Following Death in the Family

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:31:35 +0000

Little Big Town announced on Monday (Nov. 26) that they have been forced to reschedule two upcoming concerts in Riverside, Calif. and Los Angeles after a sudden death in their immediate family. The group broke the news to fans via their official Facebook page.

Keith Urban Announces 2013 Tour in Best Promo Ever!

Polly Wogg — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:16:58 +0000

Keith Urban is hitting the road with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch for his 2013 tour. There is one stop in New York. The tour will stop in Canandaigua August 9th.

Little Big Town Announce 2013 Tornado Tour Dates

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:00:38 +0000

Little Big Town will kick off a new tour, aptly titled the Tornado Tour, in 2013, beginning in Murray, Ky. on Jan. 31. 'Merry Go Round' singer Kacey Musgraves and 'Let It Rain' himaker David Nail are slated to join the quartet on select dates. The 28-city tour also includes six Canadian shows.

Little Big Town Preview Eerie Trailer for New 'Tornado' Video

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:30:07 +0000

It seems Little Big Town will get a little creepy in their latest video, 'Tornado,' set to release on Wednesday (Oct. 31). The eerie trailer for the video shifts through a series of classic Americana-styled scenes, including a clanging gate, crows, windchimes blowing in the strong breeze and a young girl jumping rope and playing hopscotch as the wind from an impending storm picks up. Various townspeople are seen looking up with awed expressions as the sky gets darker.

Little Big Town vs. Uncle Kracker – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Little Big Town's new song 'Tornado' has bested new singles from two of country music's biggest stars. Today, and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, the quartet's single will go up against a man best known for his success in the pop-rock world. Uncle Kracker will need his fans from both country and pop to support 'Nobody's Sad on a Saturday Night' if he wants a show at moving on to round No. 2.

Little Big Town vs. Faith Hill – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:00:36 +0000

With a big push from followers on Facebook, Little Big Town toppled one-day champion Brad Paisley yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. The quartet's new song 'Tornado' moves in position to take down another country music superstar in Faith Hill on Friday.

Brad Paisley vs. Little Big Town – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Brad Paisley fans loaded up the phone lines at Taste of Country Nights radio last night, pushing his new song 'Southern Comfort Zone' past the new single from the Zac Brown Band. Paisley's first offering from his upcoming album took 55 percent of the online and phone voting, meaning he'll move on to face another song today.

Little Big Town Spend Last Day of Summer Celebrating 'Pontoon' With Nashville Party

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:00:06 +0000

Little Big Town's 'Pontoon' may have just come off the top of the country singles chart, but the group wasted no time diving into celebration mode. Last Friday evening (Sept. 21) -- the last official day of summer -- Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook gathered with friends, family and industry peers atop BMI's rooftop for a big blowout celebrating their very first trip to the top of the charts.

Jason Aldean and Little Big Town Lead List of 2012 CMA Awards Performers

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:40:18 +0000

The performers for the 2012 CMA Awards have been announced, and the list contains some of the biggest names in country music today. The 46th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville on Nov. 1 at 8PM ET on ABC, hosted once again by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

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

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:38:30 +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 Bring the 'Pontoon' Boat to 'Ellen'

Megan Pacella — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:00:25 +0000

To promote their upcoming album, ‘Tornado,’ Little Big Town hit the small screen bright and early on Thursday for a performance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show.’ The award-winning foursome was all smiles as they took the stage to perform ‘Pontoon’ for a crowd. Despite playing live for a national audience, the popular country group looked [...]

Little Big Town, 'Tornado' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:00:22 +0000

Little Big Town assert themselves as a vocal quartet with real power and attitude on their new album ‘Tornado.’ The project — their most consistent and satisfying yet — sheds the milquetoast midtempo exercises that bogged down previous albums in favor of ones with true grit. ‘Pavement Ends’ sets the tone for an album that goes back [...]