Alanna Conaway
Thompson Square, Phil Vassar Sign on for Charlie Daniels’ Christmas 4 Kids Event
Thompson Square and Phil Vassar are two of the artists confirmed so far for Charlie Daniels’ 11th Anniversary of the Charlie Daniels Band and Friends Concert. The 2012 Christmas 4 Kids benefit will take place on Monday, Nov. 19 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Bucky Covington Reveals Album Cover and Track Listing for ‘Good Guys’
Bucky Covington fans have anxiously been counting down the days until the release of the singer’s sophomore album, ‘Good Guys,’ set to hit stores on Sept. 11. To give them a little something to hold them over, Covington has revealed the album cover artwork, as well as the list of which 12 tracks will complete the new project.
Lee Ann Womack Parts Ways With Universal Music Group
Lee Ann Womack is apparently looking for a new home after several years and several albums with long-time label Universal Music Group’s MCA Nashville division, according to Country Weekly.
Zac Brown Shares What Legacy He Wants to Leave His Kids
Zac Brown is creating quite the musical legacy these days. The Zac Brown Band dominates the country singles chart with every release, and each of their three studio albums are currently in the Top 20 country albums chart.
Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Brothers of the Sun Tour Sells One Million Tickets
As expected, the Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw trek, the Brothers of the Sun Tour, has surpassed the one million mark in ticket sales. The tour launched in June and has quickly become one of the summer’s hottest shows, regardless of genre. Pollstar recently named the tour as the highest-grossing trek of the summer, topping other big name artists including Roger Waters, Coldplay and the Dave Matthew
Zac Brown Band Announce Lineup for 2012 Southern Ground Music and Food Festivals
When the members of the Zac Brown Band throw a party, they really throw a party. Mix some good music with a healthy dose of southern cooking, and what do you get? The 2012 Southern Ground Music and Food Festival — a full-blown traveling music event, which will hit both Nashville and Charleston this September. ZBB announced the lineup for both stops this week.
Julianne Hough Dishes on Meeting Ryan Seacrest While Still Dating Chuck Wicks
The world has watched the fairytale romance between Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest unfold since 2010. The 24-year-old actress/singer/dancer and her 37-year-old most recognizable man in entertainment have kept both Hollywood and Nashville a buzz with ‘Will they or won’t they tie the knot?’
Kellie Pickler Makes Cameo in Bucky Covington, Shooter Jennings ‘Drinking Side of Country’ Video
The new music video for Bucky Covington and Shooter Jennings‘ duet, ‘Drinking Side of Country,’ gives plenty of barn party scenes, cop chases, beer, beautiful girls and cameo appearances from the likes of country’s Kellie Pickler, X Games medalist Kenny Bartram and TNA wrestler Mickie James.
David Nail Dreams of Being a Sports Talk Radio Show Host
David Nail is a talented singer and songwriter. That we know. But when it comes to some of his hidden talents, the singer proudly says he has a couple, which include cooking a mean steak — in the oven no less — and knowing just about anything and everything there is about sports.
Kenny Chesney Tops Country Singles Chart With ‘Come Over’
Kenny Chesney has topped the charts for the 24th time in his career with his latest single, ‘Come Over.’ The tune comes in at No. 1 this week on both the Billboard and Mediabase / Country Aircheck charts. ‘Come Over’ has quickly become one of the biggest hits of Chesney’s career, topping the charts after only 11 weeks.
Eli Young Band Singer Mike Eli Shares That New Baby Will Have ‘K’ Name
Eli Young Band‘s lead vocalist, Mike Eli, is quickly gearing up for fatherhood. As Taste of Country reported back in March, the singer and his wife Kacey are expecting their first baby in August, so it makes sense that they’re tilling their brains looking for a name for their tiny son or daughter.
Josh Turner Set to Release New Album ‘Live Across America’ on August 27
Josh Turner fans will soon be able to get their hands on a new full-length album from their favorite deep-voiced singer. But it’s not a typical studio album that Turner will be releasing exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores across the country. The 12-track ‘Live Across America’ album, available on Aug. 27, will be all live songs.