Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Randy Montana Talks Songwriting, Heroes and His Debut Album
Randy Montana's been making waves at country radio with a pair of hit singles, 'Ain't Much Left of Loving You' and '1,000 Faces,' so we decided to sit down with the young singer-songwriter and learn his story.
Aaron Lewis of Staind Credits Kid Rock With Reawakening His Childhood Love of Country Music
Aaron Lewis of hard rock balladeers Staind is used to taking flack for following his muse, so it's no surprise to him that his country music-influenced EP 'Town Line' -- out on March 1 and featuring the lead single 'Country Boy' -- has caused some folks to make bandwagon-jumping accusations.
Kellie Pickler Attends Badgley Mischka Fashion Week Show
Country music singer Kellie Pickler made the scene at New York Fashion Week today, posing for pictures at the Badgley Mischka 2011 runway show alongside Rumer Willis, Lo Bosworth and Kelly Osbourne.
Eddie Spaghetti, ‘Never Thought I Would’ – Song Spotlight
Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti is back with his third solo album, 'Sundowner,' and we've got a first listen to the album's lead track, 'Never Thought I Would.'
Kenny Chesney, ‘Live a Little’ – Song Spotlight
Kenny Chesney lays out a simple recipe for happiness on his new single: 'Live a Little,' says the popular country singer, but also make sure you "love a lot." The song is the third single from Chesney's 2010 album 'Hemmingway's Whiskey.'
Taylor Swift Gets an ‘Enchanted’ Valentine’s Day Gift From Owl City Singer Adam Young
Taylor Swift received a surprising and very public musical valentine today, as a new version of her song 'Enchanted' was posted on the Internet for all the world to hear by the song's suspected inspiration, fellow musician Adam Young.
Trace Adkins, ‘Brown Chicken, Brown Cow’ – Video Spotlight
Trace Adkins manages to turn the new video for his highly suggestive song 'Brown Chicken, Brown Cow' into something just about suitable for family viewing with the help of some amorous puppets.
2011 Grammys – Performance Pictures
Country music stars including Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum made a strong impression on the 2011 Grammy Awards with their exciting live performances.
2011 Grammy Winners
Lady Antebellum led all country acts by taking home five trophies at the 2011 Grammy Awards on Sunday night, including Best Country Song, Record of the Year and Best Country Album.
Lady Antebellum Deliver Impressive, Unaffected 2011 Grammy Performance
Lady Antebellum proved remarkably capable of standing among music's biggest stars with a no tricks, unaccompanied three-song mini-set at the 2011 Grammy Awards telecast.