Cameron Matthews
Scotty McCreery Still Rules the Country Albums Chart
'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery continues to ride a big wave of success, as his debut album, 'Clear as Day,' remains at the top of the country albums chart this week, despite continued threats from fellow artists. Scotty held off Taylor Swift's brand-new 'Speak Now World Tour Live' CD/DVD set, Grammy-nominated the Band Perry's eponymous debut and multi-Grammy winners' Lady Antebellum with t
Brad and Carrie Keep the Jokes Coming at the 2011 CMAs
Tonight's 45th annual CMA Awards has been the fourth year in a row for Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to exercise a bit of comedic relief. The show began with Brad's hilarious version of 'Are You Ready for Some Football' -- an obvious jab at Hank Williams Jr...
Blake Shelton Wins 2011 CMA Male Vocalist of the Year
Blake Shelton has won his second CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year! The 'Honey Bee' singer, and husband of reigning CMA Female Vocalist Miranda Lambert, beat out Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Keith Urban for the top spot...
The Band Perry Win CMA Song & Single Honors for ‘If I Die Young’
The Band Perry's smash hit, 'If I Die Young,' snatched up trophies for both Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the 45th annual CMA Awards. The gorgeous Kimberly Perry and her charming brothers Neil and Reid took to the stage with tons of appreciation for their fans...
Eli Young Band Get a ‘Crazy’ Surprise From Dierks Bentley
The Eli Young Band has been ascending the country charts with such swiftness it's been hard to keep track. Now the Denton, Texas four-piece is about to enjoy another accolade. Their hit single 'Crazy Girl,' which has already achieved platinum-selling status, has also reached the No...
People’s Choice Award Nods Are Heavy on Country Music
It's awards season, and once again country music holds its own up against pop, rock and rap heavyweights. The first round of 2012 People's Choice Awards nominations was revealed today, with a lot of Nashville's finest in the mix.
Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney are all nominated for the all-genre Favorite Male Artist award, while Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift have nods for Favorite
Blake Shelton Plays Tow Truck Driver for Cady Groves [WATCH]
His latest album topped the all-genre charts, and he's exploded from country stardom to a national household name thanks to his role on 'The Voice,' so why the heck is Blake Shelton towing cars? It's all for a pretty girl, of course!
Randy Travis Recovering After Collapsing Onstage in Texas
Randy Travis is resting comfortably after he reportedly collapsed onstage at a charity event in Fort Worth, Texas Sunday (Sept. 25), the Associated Press reports.
The 52-year-old country legend was halfway through performing his classic hit, 'Three Wooden Crosses,' for the Crystal Heart Gala, an annual benefit for the Huguley Memorial Medical Center, when he began to feel woozy...
Wade Mainer, Bluegrass Pioneer, Dies at 104
Wade Mainer, legendary bluegrass/old-time mountain musician and inventor of the two-finger-picking style of banjo playing has died. The Associated Press reports (via Billboard) that Mainer passed away at his Detroit-area home. He was 104...
Steve Holy OKs Record Label’s ‘Every Five Years’ Mentality
In today's digital age, musicians have to be smart about when to release their albums, and that's exactly what country star Steve Holy has been doing for ten years -- but not without a few frustrations.
"It's so much sweeter this time," the singer tells Billboard, referring to his upcoming CD, 'Love Don't Run...