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No. 27: Alabama, ‘Mountain Music’ – Top 100 Country Songs
Country superact Alabama scored a total of 32 No. 1 singles throughout their iconic career, but no song better defined the group’s signature blend of southern rock and country than ‘Mountain Music,’ the band’s 1982 chart-topping lead single from the album of the same name.
Keith Urban Insists Even Reality TV Stars Pay Their Dues
While some country artists — namely Eric Church — have been outspoken with negative thoughts about reality television talent competitions, Keith Urban can be added to the growing list of superstars in full support of the alternative road to success.
Carrie Underwood Defends Her Stance on Gay Marriage, Says She’s ‘Pro Loving People’
“I really haven’t looked at anything,” Carrie Underwood admits to ‘BBC Breakfast‘ of the backlash which resulted from her coming out in support of gay marriage. “I learned a long time ago that you cannot live your life for other people. You have to run your own race and do what you do and love what you do.”
Pat Green Picks Up Hometown Radio DJ Gig to Stay Close to Family
‘Wave on Wave’ hitmaker Pat Green already has a big following of devoted fans, but he’s hoping to rope in some loyal listeners with a new gig he’s trying. The singer has accepted a temporary position as a morning radio host for Austin-based country station KVET for the month of June. Green will join current hosts Chris Mosser and Anne Hudson in the studio as he takes a hiatus from the road.
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Kenny Chesney to Celebrate the 4th of July With Katy Perry
Kenny Chesney will take a brief break from his Brothers of the Sun Tour with pal Tim McGraw to celebrate the 4th of July with another music superstar. Chesney will join pop starlet Katy Perry for this year’s Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show, an annual televised tradition that celebrates the birth of our nation.
Kenny Chesney Says ‘No’ to Reality Television
Kenny Chesney, who’s already said ‘No’ to Twitter, has no desire to be a part of another pop culture craze. The singer recently dismissed any notion of associating himself with a reality television show or a singing competition a la Blake Shelton.
Faith Hill Strikes Balance Between Country and Soul on New Album
It’s been almost seven years since the Faith Hill released a studio album of original material, and the superstar admits she is as anxious as the fans to get the new music heard. Recently she talked to reporters about the upcoming project’s direction.
Miranda Lambert Sympathetic to Eric Church’s Rolling Stone Interview Faux Pas
Miranda Lambert hasn’t spoken to Eric Church about his inflammatory comments in a Rolling Stone interview earlier this year. According to the ‘Fastest Girl in Town’ singer her fellow country superstar has remained mum about his infamous comments.
Kenny Chesney on Twitter: ‘Maybe Soon’
“Maybe one day — maybe soon,” Kenny Chesney tells Taste of Country about the possibility of taking hold of his own Twitter account. The ‘Come Over’ singer is one of the last country singers to avoid joining the online social media phenomenon — but for good reasons.
Sara Evans Set to Perform National Anthem During NBA Finals
Sara Evans will surely represent country music proudly performing the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ on national television Thursday night (June 14). Yesterday, the singer shared that she is scheduled to perform prior to game two of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat.
Blake Shelton Unhappy With Extra Season of ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton just wrapped the second season of the wildly popular reality singing competition ‘The Voice‘ last month, but the reigning ACM and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year is already gearing up to begin production on the third season, and he’s not happy about it. Despite his season two win with teammate Jermaine Paul, Shelton says the grueling schedule — two seasons a year — may be a bit much.
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Kenny Chesney Disses SportsCenter Anchor in Funny New Commercial
Kenny Chesney‘s new SportsCenter commercial has the singer invading the small screen — and snubbing popular ESPN anchor Steve Levy. The ESPN spot, which debuted today, shows the ‘Come Over’ singer attempting to ignore Levy as the sportscaster tries to sit with him at the cafeteria’s “cool table.”