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This Week’s Best Tweets: Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood + More Celebrate the Military
With Memorial Day last weekend, many country stars took to Twitter to make sure their fans know the reason we’re free to celebrate an extra day off before the start of summer. A few, like Kellie Pickler, went a little further. Learn who had the most touching messages to the troops in This Week’s Best Tweets.
Favorite Brooks & Dunn Song – Readers Poll
Happy birthday to Ronnie Dunn! The singer and one-half of country’s greatest duo turns 59-years-old today. During a career that’s lasted over 20 years, Dunn has proven to be amongst the most versatile and talented vocalists in Nashville. He and partner Kix Brooks charted 26 No. 1 singles before separating to pursue solo careers. Which Brooks & Dunn song is your all-time favorite?
Daily Roundup: Scotty McCreery, Chely Wright + More
Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina were just added to a major country music awards show, but Chely Wright wasn’t and she’s upset about it. OK, she didn’t mention this show specifically when talking about being shut out of industry events, but others like it. Read both of these stories, and find out about Garth Brooks new tour dates in the Roundup below.
Daily Roundup: Doc Watson, Carrie Underwood + More
A Carrie Underwood conversation that involves the potential for kids is never a boring thing. In a recent interview, the singer shared how many kids her husband Mike Fisher hopes to have, and let’s just say they’d better get started soon. The Daily Roundup includes a sad story today as well. Country music lost a pioneer in famous flatpicker Doc Watson. Find out why he was so instrumental below.
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Craig Morgan, ‘Corn Star’ – Song Review
Craig Morgan is winning the battle to be country music’s most agriculturally minded singer, but his latest single may leave farmers hiding behind their tractors. The singer has pushed against the cheese boundary before, but with ‘Corn Star’ he joins Trace Adkins (‘Brown Chicken Brown Cow,’ anybody?) in embracing jokes that make eyes roll so hard that the price of Tylenol goes up.
Favorite Wynonna Song – Readers Poll
Happy birthday to Wynonna! The country singer and one-half of the legendary duo the Judds celebrates her 48th year of life today (May 30). Since 1983, Wynonna has been one of the most successful and influential female vocalists in country music. She may be best known for her work with Naomi Judd, but beginning in 1992, the younger Judd scored a number of memorable solo hits. Which Wynonna song is
Daily Roundup: Zac Brown Band, Randy Travis + More
Zac Brown announced excited news this morning, while the headline was more troubling for Randy Travis. Those are just two of over a dozen country music news stories from Tuesday. Also in today’s Daily Roundup, learn who was added to the Blake Shelton cruise and help determine country music’s favorite crossover artist.
Favorite Hank Williams Jr. Song – Readers Poll
Hank Williams Jr. turns 63-years-old today (May 26). Throughout his over 40 year career, the son of country music’s greatest singer has created a career his father would be proud of, with a two decade-long stretch of hits and recognition at award shows. Lately he’s become the voice of blue collar America, while still writing songs his fans relate to — even if they don’t get much radio airplay.
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Country Artists Who Have Served Their Country
Country music has a long tradition of supporting the troops, with stars like Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler and Darryl Worley taking frequent trips overseas to play for the men and women stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Of course, before the Gulf Wars, country musicians were quick to join the USO to play for troops stationed just about anywhere. While only a minority of Nashville’s best served in th
Picture of the Week: Joe Nichols’ Baby Gets Her First Pair of Cowgirl Boots
Joe Nichols‘ new little girl is just five-weeks-old, but she’s already sporting cowgirl fashions. Check out baby Dylan in her new pair of ostrich Ropers, size adorable.
Daily Roundup: George Strait, Dave Haywood + Country Stars Who Have Served Their Country
Female fans of George Strait have always know what was made official today: he is one sexy man. Find out what publication deemed him amongst the sexiest men alive, and see pictures of Lady Antebellum‘s Dave Haywood’s new house in the Daily Roundup below. Wait until you see how much he paid for it.
This Week’s Best Tweets: Country Stars Start Celebrating Memorial Day Early
As a holiday weekend approaches, it’s clear that a few country stars may have begun celebrating a little early. Joe Nichols has something to celebrate, while a few others — like Jerrod Niemann and Tyler Farr — may just be celebrating life. Of course Blake Shelton is included in this list of the week’s best tweets, but his submission is much more domestic than fans are used to — but still hilarious