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This Week’s Best Tweets: Kellie Pickler, Brad Paisley + More Comment From 2012 CMT Music Awards
Twitter has made it possible to feel like you’re inside the arena during televised award shows, even if you’re just watching it on a 13″ TV at home. A number of stars commented from their seats during the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night. A few, like Jake Owen, even took time to have a little fun with fans.
Daily Roundup: Ronnie Dunn, Taylor Swift + More
Ronnie Dunn made a stunning announcement on his Facebook page early this morning. Find out where his musical career is headed next by clicking the lead story in today’s Daily Roundup. Taylor Swift is also included, as she’s making wishes come true for fans with serious medical conditions. Also today, find pictures of Jewel playing June Carter Cash and the next songs in our Top 100 Country Songs li
New Songs on the Radio – June 2012
June 2012 has been a great month for new country music. In addition to albums from Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney and Josh Turner, artists like Craig Morgan and Miranda Lambert have shared new songs from previously released projects. Kip Moore and Lauren Alaina are two more artists who’ve released songs late in the month.
Alan Jackson, ‘Thirty Miles West’ – Album Review
There’s a song on Alan Jackson‘s ‘Thirty Miles West’ album that could be the title-track. Actually, ‘Nothin’ Fancy’ could be the title-track for his entire career. This isn’t the best song on the project — one gets lost in the long, sleepy melody — but it’s a message that speaks to why we love this country legend.
Trace Adkins, ‘Them Lips (On Mine)’ – Song Review
Perhaps this was the song Trace Adkins was recording naked? The big man has become quite a sex symbol for women over a certain age, and his new song ‘Them Lips (On Mine)’ is sure to stir their pots. Adkins avoids lyrical euphemisms, but underscores his steamy message with suggestive guitar licks and his trademark growl.
Kellie Pickler Brings Wounded Marine as Her Date to the 2012 CMT Music Awards
It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment during the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday (June 6). Who was the Marine seated next to Kellie Pickler? He certainly isn’t her husband Kyle — did she bring someone back from her recent USO trip?
Daily Roundup: 2012 CMT Music Awards + More
The 2012 CMT Music Awards featured top-notch performances from some of country music’s biggest stars, as well as red carpet highlights — and a few lowlights. Find it all in the Daily Roundup today. Also included is Scotty McCreery‘s momentous occasion and reviews of Alan Jackson‘s new album and Trace Adkins‘ new single.
Rascal Flatts and Journey Close 2012 CMT Music Awards With ‘Don’t Stop Believin"
The 2012 CMT Music Awards began with a batch of country and pop collaborations before settling into a Nashville-based broadcast, featuring Music City’s best. Rascal Flatts closed the show with one of the all-time greatest mainstream rock bands however, inviting Journey on stage to sing ‘Don’t Stop Believin’.’
Carrie Underwood Shines During ‘Good Girl’ Performance at 2012 CMT Music Awards
For the second time in less than a month, two rows of fans will go home from an award show picking confetti out of their hair and outfits following a Carrie Underwood performance. At the end of ‘Good Girl’ at the 2012 CMT Music Awards, it rained gold on unsuspecting fans below.
Willie Nelson Leads Country Supergroup in Singing ‘Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die’ at 2012 CMT Music Awards
Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band, Jamey Johnson, Darius Rucker and Willie Nelson all have one thing in common: country music (Hey — if there’s something else, we don’t know about it). The country supergroup took the stage halfway through the 2012 CMT Music Awards to perform Nelson’s ‘Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die.’
Little Big Town Bring a ‘Pontoon’ to 2012 CMT Music Awards
Beach balls, bikinis and beer bottles … it must be Little Big Town and their new single, ‘Pontoon.’ The country music quartet brought a full-size boat to the stage of the 2012 CMT Music Awards, where they sang their latest single from the balcony of a pontoon boat as about two dozen hot bodies danced and partied below.
The Band Perry Own the Stage During ‘Postcard From Paris’ Performance at the 2012 CMT Music Awards
The Band Perry took the stage like it was built for them at the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night. Lead singer Kimberly Perry let her hair down and worked the crowd singing the trio’s current single ‘Postcard From Paris.’ Last year, the group won the Breakthrough Video of the Year belt buckle, but it’s clear they’re on their way to bigger things in years to come.