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Edens Edge Partner With Cracker Barrel for Deluxe Album Release
In conjunction with the release of their self-titled debut album, country newcomers Edens Edge have partnered with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to release ‘Edens Edge – Deluxe Edition.’ The special album copy will be sold exclusively through the retail chain starting June 12, meant to coincide with the release of the standard edition.
Author Maya Angelou Loves Country Music!
Did you know esteemed poet and author Maya Angelou is a country music fan? Neither did we! During a recent interview with Parade.com, the Pulitzer Prize winner admits she is a diehard country music fan at heart.
George Jones Puts His Tennessee Home Up for Auction
Country legend George Jones has put his Williamson County, Tenn. estate up for auction, as reported by Music Row. The singer and his wife, Nancy, first attempted to sell the home and surrounding land for $15 million in 2011, but later removed the real estate listing.
Hank Williams, Jr. to Pay Tribute to Dad With Brad Paisley Duet at CMT Music Awards
With the bevy of country stars set to perform during tomorrow’s (June 6) 2012 CMT Music Awards live telecast, show producers seem rather excited about the performance from one of country music’s living legends, Hank Williams, Jr. The member of the country music’s royal family will take the stage to pay tribute to his father, Hank Williams, who was one of the most iconic artists in county music his
Kenny Chesney Gets His Own Label Imprint at Sony Music Nashville
It looks as though Kenny Chesney‘s upcoming release, ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl,’ will not be his last on Sony Music Nashville — rather, it’s a first. The country superstar and his longtime label home have reached an exclusive worldwide recording agreement for all of Chesney’s future projects to be released under the Blue Chair/Columbia label, an imprint which gives the ‘Come Over’ singer more creat
Toby Keith Gives a Sneak Peek at Live in Overdrive Tour Set
With only a handful of days until Toby Keith kicks off his 2012 Live in Overdrive Tour, the country superstar has served up the first glimpse of the new stage setup via his official Twitter account.
Eric Church Adds Justin Moore and Kip Moore to Extended Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour
After selling out more than 25 dates on his first headlining arena tour, Eric Church is in high demand! To accommodate his legions of loyal fans, the ‘Springsteen’ singer has announced an additional 44 dates for his Blood, Sweat & Beers tour.
Alan Jackson Keeps it Country With ‘Thirty Miles West’
With his new studio album ‘Thirty Miles West,’ Alan Jackson returns to the forefront of country music. His label home may have changed since the release of his last project more than two years ago, but Jackson’s reputation for constructing quality country albums remains intact 15 albums into his iconic recording career.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Remains in High Standing During Week Two of ‘Duets’ Competition
After a promising start with her two hopefuls, J Rome and John Glosson, expectations were high for Jennifer Nettles going into the second week of competition for ‘Duets.’ Did country music’s sole celebrity mentor tackle some of America’s greatest duets with the same energy and charisma? Considering her tied first place finish with J Rome and a fourth place finish with Glosson, Sugarland‘s leading
Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina to Perform at 2012 CMT Music Awards
Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina are two of the performers set to take the Nationwide Insurance stage during the 2012 CMT Music Awards, which air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 6. The ‘American Idol’ alums, along with fellow country newcomers Casey James, Jana Kramer, the Farm and Kip Moore, will provide performances on a special stage that will be spotlighted throughout the star
Hank Williams, Jr. to Release ‘Old School, New Rules’ July 10
Hank Williams, Jr. has set a release date for his latest studio album, ‘Old School, New Rules.’ The new tunes — the entertainer’s first studio effort since his 2009 album ’127 Rose Avenue’ — will hit store shelves and digital retailers on July 10.
Tim McGraw Talks New Label and Finding Creative Freedom
After a very bitter public battle with his former record label, Tim McGraw and Curb Records parted ways last year just before the release of McGraw’s 11th studio album, ‘Emotional Traffic.’ The project — which McGraw often cites as his most creative album — was a rather appropriate title given the creative turmoil in his career, and the split left industry insiders speculating what McGraw’s next c