For the first part of her relationship with now-husband Mike Fisher, Carrie Underwood had to deal with dating someone not only in a different town but a different country. But then again, it’s not like Underwood was just sitting around at home waiting for the phone to ring. She was in the midst of her own whirlwind of fame, touring around the world and cranking out hit after hit.
Last Wednesday (June 13), Kip Moore experienced another first in his life, as BMI headquarters in Nashville filled up with supporters of his career to celebrate his recent multi-week chart-topping hit, ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck.’ Moore and his co-writer Dan Couch received numerous plaques and trophies, as well as words of encouragement and praise on the rooftop of the publishing company.
Webb Simpson shot a final round of 68 to win the US Open golf championship on Sunday at the Lake Course at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Simpson bested Graeme McDowell, who failed to force a playoff after missing a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole.
Fans from all around the world came to Nashville for the 2012 CMA Music Festival, but those who were not able to make the trip are still in luck! Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry of the Band Perry are teaming up to host the summer’s hottest television music event recapping the CMA Music Festival. ‘Country’s Night to Rock,’ will air on ABC in September.
Starting at 10:10 pm on Friday and finishing approximately 25 minutes later, 33-year-old Nik Wallenda completed a death-defying stunt that left everyone in attendance in awe. The daredevil aerialist balanced his way across Niagra Falls on a tight rope, becoming the first man to perform this feat.
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.
For those of us who follow the box office, this weekend was a case of deja vu. Once again, ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted‘ headlined the top ten and once again, ‘Prometheus‘ snatched the number two spot. Both films managed to keep their momentum despite the opening of two new releases starring two of the biggest movie stars in the world. That’s good news if you’re ‘Madagascar 3′ or ‘Prometheus,’ but pretty bad news if you’re Tom Cruise or Adam Sandler.
Ever since Blake Shelton debuted his new single ‘Over’ on ‘The Voice,’ we’ve been anxiously awaiting more from the hilariously up-front country star. The wait is over. This morning, Shelton’s new video for the song debuted on CMT as a part of a 30-minute program called ‘Diary of a Director: Blake Shelton’s ‘Over.”
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?
Since announcing that Gary Allan was in the studio working on new music back in March, we have all been waiting patiently for any sign as to when we can expect the music. Well good news for all … the album is finished!
After months and months of anticipation, new Jason Aldean music is finally on its way. While on the red carpet at the 2012 CMT Music Awards, Aldean told Taste of Country and a handful of other reporters that his first new single from the next record will be at radio as soon as a month from now.
If you talk to someone who grew up in the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s or ’70s, there would be no doubt that baseball would be their favorite sports, but is it still true today?
