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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Country Music Fans
Don’t look now, but Mother’s Day 2012 is on Sunday. Sure, there are the typical gifts — flowers, a nice dinner, a sweet card — but aren’t those a little boring and overdone? This year, try personalizing a gift to hit Mom’s country music tastes. This list of gift ideas for Mother’s Day includes 10 things she’ll absolutely love to own, which means you’ll be on her good side for at least another mont
Bucky Covington’s Bus Involved in Crash
Bucky Covington‘s tour bus was involved in an accident on I-65 in Birmingham, Ala. on Thursday. A press release indicates that no one was seriously hurt, although a few passengers were taken to the hospital for examination.
Lady Antebellum Debut New Single ‘Wanted You More’ During ‘The Voice’ Finale
Lady Antebellum took the Hollywood stage on ‘The Voice’ Tuesday night, and left to a standing ovation from the live studio audience after singing their new single ‘Wanted You More.’ The power-ballad featured Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley dramatically pleading with each other in a way their loyal fans have become familiar with.
Justin Moore Features Wife and Daughters in New ”Til My Last Day’ Video
The video for Justin Moore‘s new song ”Til My Last Day’ is every bit as much the family affair as the song’s longing lyrics. During the heartstring-tugger, Moore sings about his dedication to his family, and his wife Kate and daughters Ella Cole and Kennedy Faye are prominently featured throughout the clip.
Lady Antebellum, ‘Wanted You More’ – Song Review
The power behind the punch of Lady Antebellum‘s sophomore album has withered away to little more than a slap to the cheek with the group’s fourth single ‘Wanted You More.’ The best songs from ‘Own the Night’ have already been issued as singles, and while hope remains for a late surge (‘Cold as Stone’ or ‘Friday Night’ perhaps), this new offering is more style than substance.
Jake Owen Marries Lacey Buchanan in Sunrise Ceremony
Jake Owen married his fiancee, Lacey Buchanan, on Monday morning (May 7) in a sunrise ceremony in his hometown of Vero Beach, Fla. He announced the nuptials via Twitter, writing “A best friend for life. I now have a wifey … my face hurts from smiling. What a wonderful way to start the rest of my life.”
Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch Dead: Country Stars React
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The death of the Beastie Boys Adam Yauch — aka MCA — proves how universal good music truly is. The artist didn't directly contribute to country music, but still dozens of artists are saddened by his passing.
Lee Brice, ‘Hard to Love’ – Song Review
The title track to Lee Brice‘s ‘Hard 2 Love’ album is of the same mood as the chart-topping lead single ‘Woman Like You.’ ‘Hard to Love’ protects none of the vulnerabilities and insecurities a man has in showing his lover how he feels.
Carrie Underwood, ‘Blown Away’ – Album Review
As expected, the cover of Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ album foreshadows the mood of the project’s 14 songs (eight co-written by Underwood). It stops short of tempestuous, but she spends more time looking back at the darkness than she does forward to sunny days.
Carrie Underwood Announces 2012 Blown Away Tour Dates
In addition to releasing her highly-anticipated studio album ‘Blown Away’ today, Carrie Underwood announced a whopping 57 scheduled shows on her upcoming 2012 Blown Away Tour. Hunter Hayes will open dates across the country and Canada, with $1 from each ticket sold at North America shows benefiting Red Cross disaster relief.
Eric Church Defends Comments About Reality Shows, Apologizes to Miranda Lambert and Others
Just hours after artists like Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert responded to Eric Church‘s comments about reality singing competitions shows and artists that take part in them, the ‘Springsteen’ singer has issued a statement in hopes of clarifying his remarks. In a press release sent by his publicist, Church says the edgy quotes in this week’s issue of Rolling Stone — which greatly offended his p
Carrie Underwood Discusses Anxieties, ‘Blown Away’ and Life as a Wildflower
Do you need evidence that Carrie Underwood is still just a small town girl from Checotah, Okla.? Check out her Twitter page. The singer was one of the last holdouts to join, but now says she appreciates being able to jostle with her fans and followers. She doesn’t stalk anyone — most of the 26 people she follows, she knows — and hasn’t become addicted to the social media site just yet. Her favorit