Matthew Wilkening
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Five Reasons Why Scotty McCreery Will Win ‘American Idol’
Do you think Scotty McCreery will win 'American Idol' this year? He's been moving forward very strongly on Season 10 of the popular singing competition so far, and we're going to go on record and say that we think the young country singer has a very strong chance of winning it all. Too early to make that call, you say? Well, scroll down and check out our five reasons why Scotty McCreery will win 'American Idol.'
Andrew H. Walker, Getty Images Sunny Sweeney Follows Taylor Swift’s Footsteps With Top 10 Debut Single
Sunny Sweeney's single 'From a Table Away' has just reached the Top 10 on both the Billboard and Mediabase country charts. That makes her the first female artist to reach that height with her debut single since Taylor Swift hit No. 6 with her song 'Tim McGraw' back in 2007.
David Livingston, Getty Images Little Big Town Cover Bruno Mars’ ‘Grenade’
Little Big Town kicked off an exclusive web video series with a cover of Bruno Mars' hit single 'Grenade' on The Boot. It's the first of a planned run of 'Scattered, Smothered and Covered' performances the popular quartet plans on releasing in the coming months.
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Edens Edge, ‘Amen’ – Song Spotlight
Arkansas trio Edens Edge say a thankful prayer as they watch a friend ditch a troublesome girlfriend on their new single 'Amen.' The song, from their so-far unscheduled new album, comes out as the group prepares to hit the road later this year with Brad Paisley on one of country music's biggest tours.
Michel Boutefeu, Getty Images Doobie Brothers’ Patrick Simmons Welcomes Country’s Influence With ‘World Gone Crazy’
For over 40 years, the Doobie Brothers have been one of the most successful and musically well-traveled bands in all of rock 'n' roll. They've always incorporated outside styles into their music, from folk to soul and, of course, country -- which features strongly on the title track of 'World Gone Crazy,' their first new album in a decade.
Darren Hauck, Getty Images Neil Young Announces Solo Tour; Buffalo Springfield Dates to Follow?
Neil Young will re-start his 'Twisted Road' solo tour this spring with shows in 10 cities across the northeast and midwest. The rock legend, who has always brought a strong dose of country into his music -- particularly on his legendary 'Harvest' album -- will be touring in support of his recent album 'Le Noise.'
Photo by Cari Parker Bradley Gaskin, ‘Mr. Bartender’ – Song Spotlight
Get ready to meet country newcomer Bradley Gaskin with his new single 'Mr. Bartender,' and while you're saying hello, buy the poor heartbroken guy a drink, won't you?
Courtesy of Rounder Records / Concord Music Group Alison Krauss and Union Station, ‘Paper Airplane’ – Song Spotlight
After putting a second record with Robert Plant on hold, Alison Krauss returns with 'Paper Airplane,' the first single and title track from the upcoming album with her usual musical partners, Union Station.
Courtesy of Show Dog Records Carter’s Chord, ‘A Little Less Comfortable’ – Video Spotlight
Carter's Chord suffer through a safe but distant dinner date, stuck in a stale relationship, and long for a time when things were 'A Little Less Comfortable' in their new video for the current hit single bearing that name.
Courtesy of Slim Cessna's Auto Club Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, ‘Three Bloodhounds Two Shepherds One Fila Brasileiro’ – Song Spotlight
For almost twenty years now, Slim Cessna's Auto Club has been one of the most unique and daring bands to interpret traditional country, folk and American music. Their new song 'Three Bloodhounds Two Shepherds One Fila Brasilerio' thankfully shows they don't plan on changing their ways anytime soon.
