Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
The Wiggles Feat. Keith Urban, ‘England Swings’ – Song Spotlight
Guess which childless, non-morning person drew the short straw in today's editorial meeting? Let's talk about 'England Swings,' Keith Urban's new collaboration with the world's favorite kid-friendly singing sensation, the always chipper, frequently whistling Wiggles!
Randy Rogers Band, ‘Steal You Away’ – Song Spotlight
Someone's got his eyes on someone else's girl in 'Steal You Away,' the second single from the Randy Rogers Band's 2010 album 'Burning the Day.' The song follows the album's first single, the Top 50 hit 'Too Late for Goodbye.'
Dylan LeBlanc, ‘Low’ – Song Spotlight
Louisiana newcomer Dylan LeBlanc displays a sense of understated subtlety and a degree of world-weariness far too advanced for someone just 20-years-old on 'Low,' the latest single from his critically acclaimed debut album, 'Paupers Field.'
Wanda Jackson and Jack White, ‘Thunder on the Mountain’ – Video Spotlight
After much talk about greeting card gatefold covers and bi-coastal concerts, we finally get to see 'Thunder on the Mountain,' the first video from rockabilly legend Wanda Jackson's new Jack White-produced album.
Faith Hill and the Pretenders to Perform on ‘Crossroads’ Super Bowl Episode
Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, country superstar Faith Hill will join forces with rock legends the Pretenders for a special live show entitled 'CMT Crossroads: The Pretenders and Faith Hill Live From the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam.'
Kyle Park, ‘All Night’ – Song Spotlight
Austin's Kyle Park is determined to get over his broken heart, even if it takes him 'All Night,' on the optimistic new song bearing that name from his 'Fall 2010' EP.
Steel Magnolia Talk Marriage and the Magic of the Number 11
Steel Magnolia celebrated the release of their debut album and talked about plans for their first big royalty checks -- and how 11 has become their new lucky number -- in an interview with Detroit radio station WYCD recently.
But what about the big question that's been haunting bandmates and romantic couple Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones since their appearance on the national music scene? We
Guy Penrod, ‘Pray About Everything’ – Song Spotlight
Guy Penrod, longtime lead singer for gospel music's Gaither Vocal Band, goes country and urges prayer over fretting on his new song, 'Pray About Everything.' The single comes from his 2010 album 'Breathe Deep.'
New Country Music Releases – February 2011
For such a short month, February 2011 is somehow filled with great new country music releases. If this were a leap year, there would be even more to talk about, as that would result in five February Tuesdays -- the traditional days albums are released in America.
Carter’s Chord, ‘A Little Less Comfortable’ – Song Spotlight
Carter's Chord sing that a marriage has grown a bit too predictableand hope for something 'A Little Less Comfortable' on their new single of the same name. The single will be available digitally on Feb. 1.