Interview: Edens Edge

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With one listen to Edens Edge, it is obvious this trio has created a sound shaped by their individual influences. Following the success of their single "Amen" the young musicians from Arkansas — Hannah Blaylock, Dean Berner, and Cherrill Green — are making their debut on Big Machine Records with … [Read more...]

Look who’s two timin’ now!

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The 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards was a big night for some of country's hottest stars. Taylor Swift was named Entertainer of the Year joining Barbara Mandrell as only the second female in CMA history to be named Entertainer of the Year twice. Taylor may have received the night's … [Read more...]

Review: “Own The Night”

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We fell in love with Lady Antebellum when they sang Love Don't Live Here, Long Gone and Need You Now. Everyone was wondering what they would do next and Own the Night is the very aptly titled CD that answers the question. They own the night and the world of country music as well. This well loved … [Read more...]

Preview: Fall Album Releases

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As autumn rapidly approaches, we’re gearing up for a season of many new country music CD releases by not only country music mainstays like George Strait, Martina McBride and LeAnn Rimes, but a few nods from a classic country performer and a sampling by some new artists. Glen Campbell: "Ghost on … [Read more...]

Awards Beat: ACA – Dec. 5

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Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth have been announced as hosts of the second annual American Country Awards. Adkins also hosted last year's show which featured performances and appearances by some of country's top artists including Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton and … [Read more...]

All adds up for Country Thunder

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Festival Alert: Country Thunder rumbles in the near future with a mega lineup and major fun. When it comes to summer country music festivals, there’s no competition for Country Thunder. A stellar four-day lineup of some of the biggest names in modern country music combined with all of the … [Read more...]

CMA Fest: Country-wide Country

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CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK TO AIR AUGUST 14 ON THE ABC NETWORK! Get ready to experience Nashville's hottest music event of the year! The 2011 “CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock” will air on Sunday, August 14 at 7:00PM CST on ABC Television Network. The three hour … [Read more...]

No rest at Country Fest!

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Country Fest might have what one would consider a generic name for a country music festival but its lineup leaves no shame. With headliners like Trace Adkins, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum, this four-day festival pars-up with the best of the Wisconsin-based fests. Now in … [Read more...]

And the winner is… COUNTRY

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Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert big winners at annual country music awards show in Las Vegas. Aside from all of the guest performances, celebrity presenters and, of course, key sponsors, country music shined at the annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Although, it’s getting harder and … [Read more...]

ACM Preshow Rundown

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The 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, at 7 p.m. central time on the CBS Network. Compared to other televised music industry awards show, the country-only shows provide fans with the ultimate viewing … [Read more...]