Cory Stromblad's passion for country music spurred his decision to move to Nashville in 2003 to study the music industry at Belmont University. After graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts minor, Cory began his career as the Creative Office Manager for Tom-Leis Music, as well as a personal management assistant for Lyric Street Recording artist Sarah Buxton. In 2011, Cory began working with AOL Music as a writer for The Boot, before signing on as a freelance writer for Taste of Country in 2012.
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Keith Urban Loves Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, Nicole Kidman Assures
Keith Urban certainly has his hands full with his fellow Season 12 'American Idol' judges, those dueling divas known as Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. But according to the country superstar's wife, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, the 'For You' singer is actually very fond of the strong-willed women.
The Band Perry Reveal New Album Title, Cover Art
Just as their current single 'Better Dig Two' takes the top spot on Bllboard's Country Airplay chart, the Band Perry reveal the title and cover art for 'Pioneer,' the sibling trio's sophomore set, due out April 2.
Kellie Pickler Honors Deployed Servicewomen With Ladies Night Goodies
Servicewomen in the Middle East had an extra special Valentine's Day this year, thanks to goodwill efforts of country's own Kellie Pickler.
Carrie Underwood Joins Instagram
Carrie Underwood is one of the newest high-profile users on Instagram -- just in time for the launch of the second leg of her hugely-successful Blown Away Tour.
Jana Kramer Accepts a Marriage Proposal From Another Man
Jana Kramer is newly-engaged to Brantley Gilbert, but that didn't keep the 'Whiskey' singer from accepting another marriage proposal from someone else... for the sake of raising funds for St. Jude Children's Hospital, of course.
Steve Martin Becomes a Dad at 67
Steve Martin has become a first-time dad at the age of 67... and is apparently wonderful at keeping a secret! The actor-turned-bluegrass-musician welcomed his first child in December 2012.
Tim McGraw Reveals His Valentine’s Day Gift Track Record
Even after 16 years of marriage, TIm McGraw still knows how to pamper Faith Hill when it comes to Valentine's Day. Well, most of the time.
Carrie Underwood’s Blown Away Tour to Be Memorialized in Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit
Carrie Underwood's hugely-successful Blown Away Tour will be memorialized with a Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit entitled Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour, which will launch on June 5 and run live through Nov. 10, 2013.
Randy Travis, Joe Nichols Perform at Navy SEAL Chris Kyle’s Memorial Service
Randy Travis and Joe Nichols performed during the memorial service for decorated Navy SEAL veteran Chris Kyle, who tragically passed away last week from a gunshot wound during a visit to a Dallas-area shooting range.
Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert + More Contribute to John Fogerty’s ‘Wrote a Song for Everyone’
Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and Brad Paisley are among the impressive list of country music's biggest names who have joined forces with John Fogerty for the rock legend's upcoming Vanguard Records debut, 'Wrote a Song for Everyone,' out May 28.