Melinda Newman
New Band Perry Music to Be Produced by Rick Rubin?
The Band Perry will head back into the studio in May, and the big question is who will produce the follow-up to the family trio's platinum self-titled debut. Could it be Rick Rubin, the legendary producer behind albums by the Dixie Chicks, Adele and Red Hot Chili Peppers...
Lionel Richie Happy to Be No. 2 to Madonna, Already Planning Country Album No. 2
Lionel Richie has reason to be dancing on the ceiling today as 'Tuskegee,' his duets album with many top country stars, came in at No. 1 on Billboard's Country Albums chart Wednesday.
The album, which features collaborations with Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, Shania Twain and many more, is Lionel's first set to bow at No...
Lionel Richie Celebrates ‘Tuskegee’ in Beverly Hills
For Lionel Richie, pairing with some of country biggest names for his new album 'Tuskegee,' provided a fun way to revisit and reinterpret some of his classic songs. As an unexpected bonus, he made lots of new Nashville friends. "We started off not knowing anybody" at the beginning of recording, he said Friday night (Jan...
Brad Paisley Could Have a ‘Collision’ at the Oscars
Brad Paisley says he had no doubt about his role when he and British superstar Robbie Williams co-wrote 'Collision of Worlds' together for 'Cars 2.' The song is one of 39 tunes up for an original song nomination for the 84th annual Academy Awards...
Jake Owen Goes ‘Barefoot’ in Our Studio
"At some point, you have to check your ego at the door and allow things to happen the way they should," reckons Jake Owen. He's talking about life in general, but specifically, the country star is also addressing the decision to bring in outside writers to supplement his efforts on 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night...
Lady Antebellum ‘Own’ Another Memorable Night
As Lady Antebellum got ready to launch into their first single 'Love Don't Live Here,' at the third of the trio's intimate club shows Thursday night (Sept. 15), co-leader/singer Charles Kelley thanked "everyone who's been with us from the very beginning...
Dolly Dazzles (and Raps!) in Hollywood
Dolly Parton turned Hollywood into Dollywood on July 22-23 as the country icon took over the legendary Hollywood Bowl for two high-energy shows.
Incredible as it seems, Dolly had never played the 90-year old Los Angeles institution in her five-decade career, but it was clearly love at first sight...
Billy Ray Cyrus Honors American Heroes — A Day in the Life
Billy Ray Cyrus has been a household name for almost 20 years. Ever since his 1992 debut album, 'Some Gave All' stormed the Billboard 200 album chart and latched onto the top spot for a staggering 17 weeks, he's been in our lives.
From the career-defining smash, 'Achy-Breaky Heart,' a song forever synonymous with the early '90s and mullets, to his 22 other hits on the country charts and his roles
Billy Ray Cyrus Recruits Patriotic Pals for New Project
For his new album, 'I'm American,' Billy Ray Cyrus turned to some very high profile guests for assistance on the set of patriotic original songs.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of his classic song about the ultimate war sacrifice, 'Some Gave All,' Billy Ray remakes the tune with Jamey Johnson, Darryl Worley and Craig Morgan...
Billy Ray Cyrus Retiring From Recording?
Billy Ray Cyrus announced this week that on June 28, he'll be releasing 'I'm American,' a new album chock full of original patriotic songs. But in an exclusive interview with The Boot, he reveals that the album after 'I'm American' may be his last...