Stephen L. Betts
Crystal Bowersox, ‘All That for This’ Is Dark, Yet Enlightened Portrait of ‘Idol’ Alum’s Life
Singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox first gained widespread acclaim as the 2010 runner-up on "American Idol" and, just as she had during her run on the singing competition, applied equal parts blues, country, folk and rock to her post-"Idol" debut, Farmer's Daughter...
Blake Shelton, ‘I Still Got a Finger ‘ Is Single-Digit Salute to Bad Bosses
Blake Shelton's new album, Based on a True Story... is just days away from being released, and one of the more buzzed-about tracks on the disc is sure to be the rabble-rousing (and profanity-laced) "I Still Got a Finger." Described by the country superstar as a modern version of the Johnny Paycheck classic, "Take This Job and Shove It," (written by David Allan Coe), the tune is
Pistol Annies ‘Annie Up’ Track List, Cover Art Revealed
Pistol Annies, the trio comprised of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley, recently announced the May 7 release of their sophomore album, Annie Up. Now, the ladies are unveiling the cover art and the track listing for the highly-anticipated disc...
Gregg Lohman Leaves Hospital; Kellie Pickler’s Drummer Improving After Serious Wreck
Kellie Pickler's drummer, Gregg Lohman, who suffered head and neck injuries in a serious accident on I-65 in Hardin County, Ky., earlier this month, has left the hospital. Nashville FOX affiliate WZTV reports that he has now been released into the care of a Louisville-area rehab facility where he is walking and eating on his own...
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran Dating? British ‘Stud’ Addresses Rumors
If it seems like you could literally put Taylor Swift in the same room with a guy and instantly spark rumors of a secret romance between the two, well, that's probably because that's just what's happening with Taylor and her Red tourmate, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. While Ed confirms that the pair are not dating, being linked to to the "22" singer isn't exactly the worst thing
Chely Wright Twins: Singer Reveals Sex of Babies
Chely Wright will become a first-time mom to identical twin boys. Doctors are preparing to deliver the babies in June, a month ahead of schedule, the singer announced in an interview Thursday (March 14) with "Joy Behar: Say Anything" guest host Howard Bragman...
Jack Greene Dead: Grand Ole Opry Legend Was First CMA Male Vocalist Winner
Longtime Grand Ole Opry member Jack Greene, best known for such hits as "There Goes My Everything" and "Statue of a Fool," died Thursday (March 14) at his Nashville home due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 83.
Jett Williams Works to Preserve Hank’s Legacy (Exclusive Interview)
Hank Williams died on New Year's Day 1953, 60 years ago, and in the years since his untimely passing, an unfathomable amount of technological advancements have been made, especially within the recording industry. The iconic singer-songwriter's daughter, Jett Williams, marvels at what the man who sang about the woman on the party line in his song, "Mind Your Own Business" would think if he knew that Facebook has replaced the party line and nearly everyone has a phone that can take pictures.
Blake Shelton: ‘The Voice,’ L.A. Living Expand Musical Horizons
Blake Shelton's album, Based on a True Story ... will hit store shelves and online retailers on March 26, just hours after the season four premiere of "The Voice" on Monday, March 25. In preparation for those two events, the superstar entertainer has been juggling a whirlwind schedule, and although the new disc will unquestionably be a country record, he acknowledges that his horizons ha
Luke Bryan, ‘Spring Break…Here to Party’ Debuts at No. 1
Luke Bryan has scored his second No. 1 country album, and his first-ever No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200, with Spring Break...Here to Party, a full-length compilation featuring songs from his first four spring-break-themed EPs, along with two new tunes, "Buzzkill" and "Just a Sip...