Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
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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.
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.
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.
The Band Perry, ‘You Lie’ – Video Spotlight
The groom-to-be skips out on a fancy engagement dinner in the video for the Band Perry's new song 'You Lie,' leading to a torrent of nasty accusations from his soon-to-be former fiancee, Kimberly Perry.
Johnny Cash: Remembering the Music Legend
Fans of the legendary Johnny Cash are marking what would have been his 79th birthday today, but it's hard to see it as a sad occasion. After all, the country-rock legend spent 71 long, creative and often adventurous years on this earth, causing way more trouble than anyone really has the right to live through.
Billy Ray Cyrus Cancels Scheduled TV Interviews
Looks like Billy Ray Cyrus is retrenching a bit on the PR front, canceling Wednesday's scheduled 'Good Morning America' and 'The View' interviews in the wake of poor response to a recent magazine interview.
The JaneDear Girls, ‘Shotgun Girl’ – Song Spotlight
If you've got a car and a fun destination in mind, the JaneDear Girls are more than happy to be your 'Shotgun Girl.' At least, that's the fun-loving promise they make in their new single of that same name.
Little Big Town, ‘The Reason Why’ – Song Spotlight
The hit parade for Little Big Town looks like it's going to keep rolling with ' The Reason Why,' the third single and title track from their 2010 album, following the recent smash 'Kiss Goodbye.'
Steve Azar, ‘Hard Road’ – Song Spotlight
Steve Azar plays the role of a morale-boosting cheerleader as he and his lover prepare to drive down a 'Hard Road' on his new single of the same name. The song originally comes from his 2009 album 'Slide On Over Here,' and hopes to follow his recent Top 30 hit 'Sunshine' onto the charts.
Randy Houser, ‘In God’s Time’ – Video Spotlight
Randy Houser has debuted a brand-new song, 'In God's Time,'' by way of a live studio performance video. The gentle, ruminative ballad reminds people not to question the speed at which their prayers are answered.