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Michael Loccisano, Getty Images Blake Shelton Talks About Fatal Accident That Inspired Miranda Lambert’s ‘Over You’
During interviews to promote her new album 'Four the Record,' Miranda Lambert talked about how the song 'Over You' was inspired by a car accident that killed Blake Shelton's brother Richie Shelton. As Lambert prepares to release the ballad as her next single, Shelton is talking more about the accident, the aftermath, and writing the song with his wife.
Mercury Nashville Canaan Smith, ‘We Got Us’ – Song Review
Country newcomer Canaan Smith is as easy to enjoy as a walk through the park on a warm October morning. The singer -- and one-time reality TV star -- will release his debut single 'We Got Us' to radio in January. He brings a folky, singer-songwriter style that is begging to be heard on country radio.
Michael Loccisano, Getty Images Jake Owen, ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ – Song Review
The Hawaiian Christmas song has always been a chance to imagine the smell of coconut oil and the breeze from a grove of palm trees during a cold, continental U.S. winter. Jake Owen's interpretation of 'Mele Kalikimaka' is more of a strict two-four march that John Philip Sousa would admire. It has all of the warmth of an out-of-tune horn section.
Beth Gwinn, Getty Images Wade Hayes Fighting Colon Cancer
Country singer Wade Hayes is recovering from surgery to treat cancer. Roughstock reported the news via Twitter earlier on Friday afternoon, saying that he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. The singer was a hitmaker in the late '90s and scored five Top 5 hits, including 'Old Enough to Know Better,' which went to No. 1.
Arista Nashville Ronnie Dunn, ‘Let the Cowboy Rock’ – Song Review
Ronnie Dunn changes tempo with the third single from his self-titled solo album. 'Let the Cowboy Rock' is reminiscent of Brooks and Dunn hits like 'Play Something Country' and 'You Can't Take the Honky Tonk Out of the Girl.' In fact, there's little that distinguishes this song from one the duo would have recorded five years ago.
Kristin Hollensworth Photography / Big Machine Records Justin Moore Shows Off His Kids in New Family Portrait
Justin Moore has posed for plenty of publicity photos carrying a guitar or adjusting his cowboy hat, but this picture of Moore holding his new baby daughter shows a different side of the country singer. Moore, wife Kate, 21-month-old daughter Ella Kole and baby Kennedy Faye all gathered around for an adorable family picture.
Michael Loccisano, Getty Images Luke Bryan Lashes Out at Restaurant for Disturbing His Anniversary Celebration
For Luke Bryan, Thursday night started out so full of promise. "It's my anniversary. Daddy's getting lucky," he tweeted around 8PM ET. A few hours later he was singing the blues, but it wasn't because of anything his wife Caroline did or didn't do.
Lisa Blumenfield, Getty Images Emily Robison Hoping for a Dixie Chicks Reunion
The Dixie Chicks released their 'Storytellers' DVD last month, featuring 11 intimate VH1 performances from 2006. Aside from a documentary and the Emily Robison and Martie Maguire duo Courtyard Hounds, fans haven't heart much from the group as a trio since that show in Los Angeles. Robison says she's hoping that changes.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Charlie Daniels Calls Westboro Baptist Church ‘Despicable’
When country great Charlie Daniels speaks his mind, he's capable of making Hank Williams Jr. seem shy. The 'Devil Went Down to Georgia' hitmaker's new song 'Let 'Em Win or Bring 'Em Home' is a statement of how he feels the U.S. government should be handling the war efforts in the Middle East, and it includes a commentary on the Westboro Baptist Church.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Lady Antebellum, ‘Dancin’ Away With My Heart’ – Song Review
After back-to-back No. 1 hits from their new 'Own the Night' album, country trio Lady Antebellum are releasing another cut that is sure to be a chart-topper. 'Dancin' Away With My Heart' aims right down the country-pop middle but leaves one wanting for a little more depth.
