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Daily Roundup: Taylor Swift, Pistol Annies + More
One country bachelorette is officially off the market. Find out who got married in today’s Daily Roundup and learn which country superstar was deemed most beautiful in country music by a men’s magazine. Also find out what Tim McGraw did to bring joy to military vets.
Pistol Annies’ Angaleena Presley Gets Married
Pistol Annies singer Angaleena Presley has married. The announcement was made with this photo on the all-girl trio’s Facebook page late Thursday afternoon (May 24). “Holler got hitched, y’all! Congrats Angaleena we love you!” the band wrote on Facebook.
Hank Williams Jr., ‘That Ain’t Good’ – Song Review
Hank Williams Jr. has released his most radio-friendly single since ‘That’s How They Do It in Dixie’ cracked the Top 40 in 2006. ‘That Ain’t Good’ doesn’t sacrifice an ounce of the legend’s anger or attitude, but this uptempo bluesy cut isn’t three minutes of soap-boxing, either.
Big and Rich, ‘That’s Why I Pray’ – Song Review
With the exception of their submission to the ‘Footloose’ soundtrack, Big and Rich have just released their first new single since 2007. Both members of the duo have found some success as solo artists, but ‘That’s Why I Pray’ serves as a reminder of how much Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich need each other.
Daily Roundup: Jason Aldean, Joe Nichols + More
Someone upset Jason Aldean this week, causing him to lash out on Twitter. Joe Nichols received bad news, but was sort of happy with it. Find both of these stories — in addition to an update on George Jones‘ condition — in today’s Daily Roundup.
Tim McGraw Signs Recording Contract With Big Machine Records
Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift are now labelmates. Just this morning McGraw announced that he signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records. In a press release, the country music legend explained how the deal — signed on May 9 — is the start of his next chapter.
Daily Roundup: Tim McGraw, Toby Keith + More
Life as an independent artist has come to an end for Tim McGraw. After being without a record label for six months, the singer signed a new recording contract. Find out what superstars he’s on the same team as in the Daily Roundup below. Also, learn which country superstar was chosen to host the CMT Music Awards next month.
Luke Bryan vs. Lee Brice – The Showdown
Luke Bryan is attempting to put a fourth song into the Taste of Country Showdown Hall of Fame. If ‘Drunk on You’ can win one more time, it will be retired alongside hits from Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Brantley Gilbert. Last week the song narrowly beat Chris Young‘s ‘Neon’ to move on to face this week’s challenger.
Carrie Underwood Survives Wind Tunnel in Performing ‘Blown Away’ at the Billboard Music Awards
With a wall of mechanical fans blowing hair all across her face, Carrie Underwood performed the title track from her new ‘Blown Away’ album at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night. The country singer’s performance lacked the luminaries, exotic dancers and costumes many of the previous artists employed, but it lacked nothing in talent. She was as vocally strong as she’s ever been during a tel
Gwen Sebastian, ‘Met Him in a Motel Room’ – Song Review
Season 2 ‘The Voice’ contestant Gwen Sebastian is the first from Team Blake Shelton to release new music. While she wasn’t a finalist, the exposure she got from the show is sure to help the quirky North Dakotan. To get a handhold in Nashville circles, however, she’ll need the right song to lean on.
Daily Roundup: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift + More
Fans got a peek at Reba McEntire‘s new sitcom today. The country great shared a trailer of ‘Malibu Country,’ a show that stars the redhead as an aging, aspiring country star who’s trying to begin a career after a divorce from a country legend. She isn’t the only superstar to appear on the small screen, however. Carrie Underwood was on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and Taylor Swift‘s ‘Mean’ got the ‘Gle
New Country Music Releases – June 2012
The first month of summer is the biggest month of music yet. Country superstars like Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney will be releasing new projects in the list of new country music releases for June 2012, in addition to other hitmakers like Josh Turner and Edens Edge. Start saving now so you’re not left out on the new music on the list below.