Stephen L. Betts
The Band Perry ‘Pioneer’ Album Blazes Trail to No. 1!
Pioneer, the sophomore effort from the Band Perry, is the week's top-selling country album and also scores a No. 2 debut on the Billboard 200. In 2010, the sibling trio's self-titled release peaked at No. 2 on the country survey and reached No...
Eric Church, ‘Caught in the Act: Live’ Caps Singer’s Award-Winning Week
Eric Church, who took home Album of the Year honors at Sunday night's ACM awards (for his 2011 disc, Chief), is celebrating another milestone today with the release of Caught in the Act: Live, the first concert album of his career.
The 17-track collection was captured during a two-night stand at Chattanooga's Tivoli Theatre in October 2012, and includes songs from Chief, as well as his first two a
Trisha Yearwood ACM Awards: Singer’s Weight Loss Revealed
It was a star-studded show full of memorable performances, but Trisha Yearwood, who didn't sing a note during Sunday night's ACM Awards show, nevertheless had heads turning when she took the stage to introduce a performance by Kelly Clarkson.
The Band Perry ‘Pioneer’ Spirit Comes From Perseverance, Humble Beginnings
Before they were the multi-platinum-selling Band Perry, Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry were, of course, family. But with nearly 15 years of traveling as a family band, their pursuit of the country music dream has encompassed half the siblings' young lives...
Kelly Clarkson Wedding: Blake Shelton Will Have Dual Role
With their shared connection -- Kelly Clarkson's future husband, Brandon Blackstock, is Blake Shelton's manager -- it's hardly surprising that Blake has been asked to sing at Kelly and Brandon's upcoming wedding. But Blake will also be conducting the ceremony!
2013 ACM Awards Preview; Brad Paisley’s Producer Calls Him a ‘Jerk’ + More: Country Music News Roundup
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The ACM Awards telecast Sunday night (April 7) is shaping up to be a star-studded event, right from the show's opening number, which will be the live premiere of "Boys 'Round Here," the new single from ACM co-host Blake Shelton.
Sammy Kershaw Fire: Singer’s Louisiana Home Sustains Heavy Smoke Damage
Singer Sammy Kershaw's Lafayette, La. home sustained heavy smoke damage after a fire broke out in his kitchen on Thursday (April 4). According to a statement, the "Cadillac Style" hitmaker inadvertently started the fire when he grabbed cans of his homemade spices he was delivering to a friend...
Carrie Underwood Blown Away Tour Breaks Records
Carrie Underwood's Blown Away tour has returned to play several sold-out arenas in North America. All 22 tour dates performed so far this year have been sell-outs, including Buffalo's First Niagara Center, Hamilton, Ontario's Copps Coliseum, the Spokane Arena in Washington state and Fresno, Calif...
Amy Grant, ‘How Mercy Looks From Here,’ Due in May
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Pop/contemporary Christian superstar Amy Grant is set to release How Mercy Looks From Here, her first album of all-new material in a decade, on May 14.
The Band Perry, ‘Pioneer’ Blazes New Trail for Close-Knit Trio
The Band Perry is many things. First and foremost, of course, Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry are siblings. They are a platinum-selling country group at a time when those are in short supply. And, these days, the Greeneville, Tenn., natives are riders on a wave of hit singles, including the No. 1s "If I Die Young," "All Your Life" and their most recent chart-topper, "Better