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Little Big Town and Trisha Yearwood Snag Daytime Emmy Awards

Christina Vinson — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:58:28 +0000

While soap operas and talk shows certainly dominated the Daytime Emmy Awards Sunday night (June 16), country music was strongly represented, with Little Big Town and Trisha Yearwood both earning prestigious trophies for daytime entertainment.

Little Big Town Pay Homage to Fleetwood Mac with 'The Chain' Rendition at CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 02:10:36 +0000

It takes some serious chops to cover a Fleetwood Mac song — any Fleetwood Mac song. But at Wednesday’s (June 5) CMT Music Awards, Little Big Town proved that they can cross genres and make any song sound great. Before LBT stepped onto the dark, smoky stage, Keith Urban appeared in the crowd at the [...]

Little Big Town Get Personal in 'Your Side of the Bed' Video

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:03 +0000

The new video for Little Big Town‘s current single ‘Your Side of the Bed’ offers fans what you have to hope is a fictional look inside the marriage of two of their principals, singers Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook. The group premiered the new clip during an appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ this week. Directed [...]

Little Big Town Hosting 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:13 +0000

The members of hot country group Little Big Town are gearing up for a very special honor. The band have been on a huge winning streak this past year, and they’re topping it off by hosting the upcoming TV special ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock.’ The foursome have been around the country music [...]

First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

Little Big Town Nominated for an Emmy

Christina Vinson — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:45:18 +0000

Country music foursome Little Big Town have been building unstoppable momentum, and 2013 has proved to be a fantastic year, with a Grammy for 'Pontoon' and their two ACM awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Video of the Year. It looks like things will just keep getting better for LBT, as they just received an Emmy nomination.

Cute Kids Singing Country Songs – Little Big Town, 'Tornado'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:00:04 +0000

These kids aren't just fooling around during their interpretation of Little Big Town's hit song 'Tornado.' Karen Fairchild plays the vengeful spirit in the real music video, but the little girl on the right might have her beat for scariest protagonist. When she points at the camera, it's like she's jabbing us in the heart with her tiny baby finger.

Little Big Town Hope Despite 'Pontoon,' Their Best Is Still Ahead of Them

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:30:14 +0000

After many years of trying, Little Big Town broke through to across-the-board mainstream country stardom with ‘Pontoon’ last year. But as grateful as the band members are for their newfound success, they still hope to top it with their next batch of songs. The group was in Las Vegas last weekend for the ACMs, where [...]

Little Big Town vs. Hunter Hayes – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:01:01 +0000

Both Showdown competitors today delivered brilliant performances at the ACM Awards on Sunday night (April 7). Little Big Town returns with their new single 'Your Side of the Bed' for a fourth straight Showdown. The quartet's performance was one of the more unique ACM experiences of all time. Did they grab enough fans to top a new song from country newcomer Hunter Hayes?

Little Big Town Perform Emotional Ballad 'Your Side of the Bed' at the 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:55:18 +0000

After taking home awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Video of the Year earlier in the evening, country foursome Little Big Town took the stage at the 48th Annual ACM Awards with their new single 'Your Side of the Bed.'

Little Big Town Snag 2013 ACM Award for Vocal Group of the Year

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:13:13 +0000

Little Big Town took home the 2013 ACM Award for Vocal Group of the Year. It was a breakout past 12 months for the troupe, thanks to their smash hit 'Pontoon.' They've been doing their thing for so long and thanks to their monstrous, breakthrough year, this award was well-deserved and equally as hard-earned.

Little Big Town vs. Gretchen Wilson – The Showdown

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:00:22 +0000

A win for Little Big Town in Friday's Showdown will be the third straight. The foursome have been hotter than ever over the past year with hit single after hit single, and they're hoping to continue that streak with their latest effort, 'Your Side of the Bed.' But first, they'll have to get past fiery fan-favorite songstress Gretchen Wilson today online and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio.

Little Big Town vs. Sheryl Crow – The Showdown

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:00:19 +0000

Chris Cagle couldn't quite hold up against 2013 ACMs Album of the Year nominees Little Big Town in Wednesday's Showdown. The foursome took down Cagle's new single with their latest effort, 'Your Side of the Bed,' and they're hoping that Thursday will bring them similar luck both online and on Taste of Country Nights radio as they face Sheryl Crow's 'Easy.'

Little Big Town vs. Chris Cagle – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:04:38 +0000

'Boys 'Round Here' became the latest Showdown Hall of Fame member on Tuesday night. The new single from Blake Shelton won for a fifth night in a row, meaning it gets retired and two new songs square off today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio. Both of Wednesday's competitors come with powerful ballads, although they couldn't be more different.

Little Big Town, 'Your Side of the Bed' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:39 +0000

With 'Your Side of the Bed,' Little Big Town has released as singles the three best songs from one of the best albums of 2012. The emphatic ballad strikes a pitch that resonates deep within any couple that's been married long enough to outrun the honeymoon period. It's almost uncomfortably familiar.

Keith Urban Would Welcome a Collaboration With Little Big Town

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:25:31 +0000

When Keith Urban's 2013 headlining tour kicks off this summer, he will be spending lots of quality time on the road with country quartet Little Big Town. With all that traveling together, there may be a hit collaboration in the making...or at least, that's what the 'You Gonna Fly' singer hopes.

Little Big Town's 'Tornado' Is 'Good for a Woman'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:00:02 +0000

Little Big Town have seen great success with their newest hit, ‘Tornado,’ and it seems to be especially resonating with the ladies, which the foursome is excited about. The Grammy winners think it’s high time a song lets women storm around a little. “Women like to beat their chest a little bit and put a [...]

Little Big Town vs. Lonestar – Taste of Country March Bandness 2013, Round 1

Taste of Country Staff — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:30:28 +0000

It's difficult to argue that either of these country bands do not belong in the field of 16 that make up Taste of Country's March Bandness. Lonestar carried the vocal group tradition into the '00s, while Little Big Town have never sacrificed artistry -- even when a more polished pop sound was in style.

Taste of Country March Bandness 2013 Begins

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:33 +0000

The battle for the best team in American begins today, not next week. Taste of Country's March Bandness is a fan-voted search for the best country band of all time. Sixteen groups from five decades of country music will square off two at a time in this bracket-style tournament. It's a battle of legends versus modern superstars, outlaws versus pop-country herores and trios versus quartets, quintets or more-tets.

Little Big Town Bring Their 'Tornado' to Late Night on 'Letterman'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:00:42 +0000

A ‘Tornado’ hit ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ on Tuesday (Feb. 12), courtesy of Little Big Town. The country quartet stormed the stage on the late night talk show to perform their latest single, which is also the title track from their newest album. If you missed the stellar performance (because you simply didn’t [...]

Grammy Winners Little Big Town Talk About the Risks of 'Pontoon'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:00:17 +0000

One could see the look of pure jubilation on the faces of the four Little Big Town members as they accepted their Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance on Sunday night (Feb. 10). “This is such a long time coming for us, we’re so thrilled,” Phillip Sweet -- the admittedly emotional one in the group -- said, gushing into the microphone. 'Pontoon' is the band's biggest hit to date. It may also be their biggest risk, which is saying something for group that has never met vanilla.

Little Big Town's 'Pontoon' Wins 2013 Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:19:48 +0000

After over a decade making country music, Little Big Town are officially Grammy winners. The quartet’s song ‘Pontoon’ was named the Best Country Duo/Group Performance during the 2013 Grammy Awards pre-show webcast on Sunday night (Feb. 10). “We wanted one of these for so long!” Kimberly Schlapman said as she led her longtime bandmates onto [...]

Little Big Town Share the Guts and Glory of Preparing for the 2013 Grammy Awards

Billy Dukes — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:57:15 +0000

For fans, the Grammy Awards are a three-hour commitment -- less if the show gets boring. For artists, it's a three-day-long journey around Los Angeles. Little Big Town have been in L.A. since Thursday. They've got their families with them as they play shows, make media rounds and try to take in the city like true professionals. "Try" being the key word.

Little Big Town Schedule Free Concert to Benefit the Dogwood Project

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:45:30 +0000

Little Big Town will perform a free concert at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. on Feb. 6 to benefit the Dogwood Project, a non-profit organization created by the group's Kimberly Schlapman and her husband, Stephen, following the tragic death of Stephen's brother, Allen Schlapman.

Willie Nelson, Little Big Town Booked for Jazz Fest 2013 in New Orleans

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:00:28 +0000

Willie Nelson and Little Big Town will represent country music proudly at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a two-weekend event that celebrates Louisiana’s musical culture with a diverse lineup of music’s biggest names. Nelson is scheduled to perform alongside his family band on May 3, with the ‘Tornado’ hitmakers slated to appear [...]

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan + More Slated for CMA Fest 2013

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:00:36 +0000

Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan are among the first artists to be confirmed for the 2013 CMA Fest, which is set to invade the streets of downtown Nashville on June 6-9. Underwood’s inclusion in this year’s event is no surprise considering the ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ singer has been present for each CMA Fest since bursting [...]

Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman and Husband Create the Dogwood Project in Memory of Late Brother

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:00:08 +0000

Beauty can bloom from the darkest tragedy, an understanding Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman and her husband, Stephen, learned through the creation of the Dogwood Project, a non-profit organization designed to carry on the legacy of Stephen's late brother. Allen Schlapman was senselessly killed by a drunk driver while visiting his brother and sister-in-law over the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday.

Carrie Underwood vs. Little Big Town – Taste of Country Bowl 2013, Round 1

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:00:57 +0000

Sixteen artists made the 2013 Taste of Country Bowl playoffs, including a group that is deserving of a Comeback of the Year award for their 2012 effort. Little Big Town released what are arguably the song and album of the year, but can they ride that momentum past a favorite in Carrie Underwood to reach the ToC Bowl finals?

Little Big Town Go A Capella on 'Children Go Where I Send Thee' During 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:04:49 +0000

Little Big Town didn't choose the most well-known Christmas song to begin their two-song set during the 'CMA Country Christmas' special on ABC Thursday night (Dec. 20), but their original a capella version of 'Children Go Where I Send Thee' is sure to be amongst the more talked-about highlights on Friday morning.

Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town's Cooking Show Renewed for Second Season

Megan Pacella — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:00:09 +0000

Kimberly Schlapman is more than just a singer — she’s an accomplished southern cook, too. This year, the Little Big Town star kicked off her very own cooking show, ‘Kimberly’s Simply Southern,’ on GAC. And now she’s coming back for a second season of down-home southern recipes. New episodes of ‘Kimberly’s Simply Southern’ will start [...]