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Jason Aldean 2013 Tour Presents Welcomed Challenge
Jason Aldean is blazing quite a trail for his 2013 Night Train tour, already selling out three stadiums on the upcoming trek, which also features Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett. He's already announced more than two dozen dates, including sold out shows at the University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium and two sold out shows at Boston's Fenway Park...
Bucky Covington, ‘Drinking Side of Country’ Will Help Sandy Heroes
Bucky Covington and his twin brother, Rocky, are donating proceeds from the song "Drinking Side of Country," to firefighters in the northeast U.S., who have been helping everyone in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
"When you saw a photo or video, in just about every one, there was a firefighter or two, grabbing someone or helping someone grab something," Bucky tells The Boot...
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Tim McGraw, ‘Two Lanes of Freedom’ Lets ‘Horses Gallop’
The title of Tim McGraw's new album, Two Lanes of Freedom, is an apt description of how he feels about the new music fans will hear from him in February.
"I always go into the studio to make the best record I can possibly make, and this one is no different," says the superstar...
Connie Smith Tribute Concert Features Tanya Tucker, Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent
New Country Music Hall of Fame member Connie Smith was paid another tribute to her stellar career on Wednesday night (Nov. 7) in Nashville. The 45 RPMs, a group of musicians and singers who pay homage to traditional country music once a month in concert at Music City's Douglas Corner nightclub, welcomed Connie and husband Marty Stuart and brought in special guests to perform the singer's hits.
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Wynonna, Cactus Moser: Accident Took Marriage ‘From Honeymoon to Real Love’
Wynonna says Aug. 18, 2012 was one of the worst days of her life. That was the day her husband, musician Cactus Moser, had a motorcycle accident which ultimately resulted in the amputation of one of his legs. As is true for country music fans, the notes, calls and prayers came flooding in, helping the newlywed couple get through those first harrowing days...
Eric Church Wears His Country Label With Pride
Country music has been spreading its wings for years, embracing elements of rock and alternative music while striving to maintain its country base of folk, bluegrass and swing music. Eric Church, who took the CMA Album of the Year award for Chief last week, agrees that as a genre, country is being welcomed by a wider audience...
Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Tour Showcased Longtime Friendship … and ‘Naked’ Videos?
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw's friendship goes back -- way back -- to when they first moved to Nashville chasing their country music dreams. Fast forward two glorious decades later, and the recent Brothers of the Sun tour reunited the buddies for what was the biggest-selling tour of the summer in any genre...
Joe Nichols’ New Record Label Has Strong Family Vibe
Joe Nichols is all about family, which is one reason he signed with Red Bow Records. The singer says he feels like the people who work there act as a family would, sharing their enthusiasm and helping each other. He especially likes the fact that label head Benny Brown has been helping him find great songs for his debut album with the company...
Miranda Lambert, Milk Mustache Campaign Is Perfect Fit
Miranda Lambert is the latest celebrity to join the "Got Milk?" campaign. Last week, the country superstar revealed the ad campaign's photo of her sitting on a back porch with her guitar and a bowl of milk and cereal beside her. She's wearing cowboy boots, ripped jeans, a denim shirt and, of course, a milk mustache for the ad, which reads, "Fine tune your morning...
Miranda Lambert CMA Award Win Sparks Girl Power Speech
Miranda Lambert is the reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, marking her third consecutive year with the title. The singer-songwriter is happy to carry the banner for country music in the female category, although she worries there may be a time when there aren't enough new women breaking into the country-music marketplace...