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Kenny Chesney, ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ – Album Review
The most striking scenes of Kenny Chesney‘s ‘Come Over’ video aren’t those of the bikini-clad beauty in the swimming pool or the panoramic shoreline. It’s the singer himself… without a hat on. As it turns out, those images are something of a metaphor for Chesney’s new ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ album.
Daily Roundup: Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Country’s Hottest Bachelor + More
Keith Urban just finished with ‘The Voice’ in Australia, and it looks like he won’t be gone from his homeland long. The singer announced the first dates of his 2013 world tour today. That’s the lead story in today’s Roundup. But you can also find out why Kenny Chesney and Katy Perry will be performing together and help decide country music’s most eligible bachelor.
Michael Dean Church, ‘That’s How We Roll’ – Song Review
Country newcomer Michael Dean Church shows talent with his new single ‘That’s How We Roll,’ a song that needs a more experienced hand to take it past average. Vocally the Rome, Ga. raised singer is sound, but his voice buries some of the most enjoyable parts of this country rocker.
Daily Roundup: Sugarland, Kenny Chesney + More
Nobody saw this coming. Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles made a stunning announcment this morning that is sure to affect how her and Kristian Bush travel this year and beyond. Find the story at the top of today’s Daily Roundup. You’ll also find a link to preview Kenny Chesney‘s new album in it’s entirety, and learn what big honor Eric Church earned.
Tim McGraw, ‘Right Back Atcha Babe’ – Song Review
Tim McGraw‘s final album on Curb records was far from his best, yet the singles keep coming months after the singer was granted his release. ‘Better Than I Used to Be’ was an impressive Top 10 record — it’s difficult to gather airplay with no support from the artist — but ‘Right Back Atcha Babe’ will be lucky to crack the Top 40.
Kenny Chesney vs. Blake Shelton – The Showdown
Last week Kenny Chesney fans stood up to rising star Hunter Hayes, ending his run as Showdown champion with ‘Wanted.’ ‘Come Over,’ the second single from Chesney’s ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ album, is the new song to beat, something Blake Shelton will try to do with ‘Over’ this week.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Is Pregnant
It has seemed like Jennifer Nettles has been extra bubbly during her first season of ‘Duets’ on ABC. The Sugarland singer and reality television judge is close to five months pregnant! The band’s manager broke the news to People on Monday morning.
Favorite Blake Shelton Song – Readers Poll
It’s Blake Shelton‘s birthday today! The famous country music star, reality television coach and Twitter smart-alec turns 36-years-old. It’s hard to believe he’s been cranking out hits for over a decade. Which of Shelton’s songs is your all-time favorite?
Favorite Waylon Jennings Song – Readers Poll
Waylon Jennings would celebrate his 75th birthday today. There’s no better reason to explore his catalog, listen to the ‘Ultimate Waylon Jennings’ album or reflect on the life of one of country music’s greatest legends. Check out this list of the Top 10 Waylon Jennings Songs, and then decide, which is the all-time greatest of his hits?
Daily Roundup: Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert + More
Earlier this week, Carrie Underwood came out as a supporter of gay marriage. It looks like she wasn’t the first country superstar to do so. Over the past decade or longer, a number of the genres biggest names — men and women — gave a thumbs up to marriage equality. Find out who is willing to stand alongside Underwood, and listen to a new song from Miranda Lambert and RaeLynn in the Daily Roundup b
Gretchen Wilson, ‘One Good Friend’ – Song Review
Gretchen Wilson may not be one of country music’s top female vocalists any longer. No, she’s transcended the genre, in a way Alison Krauss did hers years ago. Except Wilson’s not getting any of the recognition, until maybe now. ‘One Good Friend’ is a brilliant ballad about the meaning of friendship. However, it’s perhaps too professional to fit between the stars on modern country radio — a problem
Will Scotty Still Be a Hotty at 60? – Readers Poll
Scotty McCreery has a long future in country music ahead of him, and there’s no doubt that as he practices and performs his voice will only get smoother. But what will he look like in about 42 years? Using complicated aging technology that we swear we didn’t find on the internet, we’ve come up with an idea of how the ‘Water Tower Town’ singer will age.