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Clint Black Grieving After Unexpected Death of His Father

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:31:11 +0000

The father of country superstar Clint Black has died. G.A. Black left his family shocked and saddened when he chose to “end his own suffering” on Sunday (Dec. 2). He was 78 years old. According to a press release, family members believe that the loss of his wife, Mary Lou, and his declining health led [...]

No. 42: Clint Black, 'When I Said I Do' – Top 100 Country Love Songs

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:30:42 +0000

When it came time for Clint Black to sing the tender 'When I Said I Do' -- a love song in which two people declare what their relationship means after taking the journey into a life as husband and wife -- it was a no-brainer to have his actress wife, Lisa Hartman Black, join him on the tune. The song oozes with romance and was the perfect choice for the Top 50 in our list of Top 100 Country Love Songs.

Clint Black Is 'Recovering Well' Following Surgery for Sports Injury

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:00:07 +0000

Clint Black is apparently at home resting after having a last-minute surgery, which forced him to cancel a show last weekend. A spokesperson for the singer took to his official Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon (August 15) to inform his fans of the cancellation of the concert -- originally scheduled for Saturday night -- at the IP Casino Resort in Biloxi, Miss.

Clint Black's 'Nothin' but the Taillights' Turns 15

Billy Dukes — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:00:19 +0000

‘Nothin’ but the Taillights’ — which turns 15 years old today, July 29 — was Clint Black‘s second-to-last album on RCA Records and his last platinum record. It featured four hit singles, including the title-track, which along with ‘The Shoes You’re Wearing’ would go to No. 1 in 1998. Black handled much of the guitar [...]

No. 75: Clint Black, 'A Better Man' – Top 100 Country Songs

Billy Dukes — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:30:38 +0000

Clint Black's career began with four straight No. 1 hits, including his debut 'A Better Man' in 1989. Song No. 75 on the list of the Top 100 Country Songs tells the singer's story of ending a long-term relationship without dwelling on what could have been or where it went wrong. It's a unique spin on a breakup song -- one that gives hope.

Before They Were Famous: Clint Black

Billy Dukes — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:45 +0000

Clint Black wasn't afraid of a hard day's work prior to making it big in country music. His first hit single was 'A Better Man' in 1989, but by then he was already a big star in his home stage of Texas. Prior to taking the stage full time, Black took jobs as a fishing guide, bait cutter and construction worker.

Clint Black, Bill Anderson + Bob DiPiero Involved in Bus Crash

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:30:45 +0000

Yesterday (Feb. 23), Clint Black, Bill Anderson and Bob DiPiero walked away from a bus accident they were involved in while traveling in Dublin, Ireland. The three renowned singer-songwriters are currently touring Ireland and the UK with the CMA Songwriter Series. While traveling in their Gibson Guitars bus, the trio was rear-ended by a passenger car.

Clint Black Seeing Increase in iTunes Downloads After NASA Tweet

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:00:58 +0000

A tweet aimed out of this world has caused Clint Black's career to surge! When NASA tweeted that the country singer's 'Galaxy Song' was used to wake astronauts last week, Black noticed the post in the wee hours of the morning, and it prevented him from getting some shut eye that night because he was so excited.

Clint Black's 'Galaxy Song' Used to Wake NASA Crew

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:06:04 +0000

Country star Clint Black got the Tweet of a lifetime over the weekend, from NASA no less. NASA tweeted: "Astronauts and space station crew awoke to 'Galaxy Song' by Clint Black, played for the entire crew on their last day at station." What an uplifting tweet if there ever was one.

NASA's Facebook update was posted as follows: "The crews of s