Sterling Whitaker is a Nashville-based musician and music journalist. He is the author of two books: 'Unsung Heroes of Rock Guitar' and 'The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized True Story of Styx.' He has appeared as a guest on VH1, BBC Radio and radio all over North America. Whitaker is also very involved in animal rescue.
Sterling Whitaker
Rayna and Juliette Find Common Ground in Season 1, Episode 7 of ‘Nashville’
Last night's (Nov. 28) episode of ABC's hit fall show 'Nashville' finally let viewers see the payoff to all the tension that's been building between country superstars Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) and Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere). The bitter rivals set aside their differences long enough to perform a duet at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium.
Critically Injured Sugarland Fan Makes ‘Miracle’ Recovery After Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
One of the fans who was critically injured during a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in 2011 is celebrating what amounts to a miraculous recovery.
Randy Travis Gives Up Drinking
After a series of embarrassing public incidents involving alcohol, country star Randy Travis has given up drinking. His lawyer, Larry Friedman, tells TMZ that the troubled singer has "eliminated alcohol from his daily life."
Miranda Lambert Recalls ‘Awful’ Wardrobe Malfunction at the CMAs
Miranda Lambert shouldn't only be thankful for her wins at the recent 2012 CMA Awards -- she should also be thanking her lucky stars that her dress held together while she was onstage performing and accepting her trophies.
Dolly Parton Addresses Gay Rumors, Plastic Surgery and More on ‘Nightline’
Dolly Parton is one of the most important singer-songwriters in the country genre, as well as one of the best-selling female artists of all time. That success has come at the price of having her personal life subjected to all manner of tabloid scrutiny, and in an interview to promote her new memoir 'Dream More,' the legendary songbird opened up about her career, plastic surgery procedures, and lov
LeAnn Rimes Says New Song ‘What Have I Done’ Was Inspired by Guilt Over Affair
Country songbird LeAnn Rimes went through a very painful public scandal in 2009, when she made tabloid headlines on a weekly basis after engaging in an extramarital affair. Rimes admits the guilt she experienced led her to write her new single, 'What Have I Done.'
George Strait Launches Another Charity Auction in Honor of Late Daughter
Country superstar George Strait may be launching his final tour, but that doesn't mean he's finished helping out the charitable causes that are nearest and dearest to his heart. After an overwhelming outpouring of support for a recent online charity auction, the good-hearted singer has launched a second online auction which kicked off Friday (Nov. 23), with the proceeds going to benefit the Jenife
George Strait Working on Songs for New Album
George Strait may be retiring from the road, but that doesn't mean he's giving up his career in music. In a new interview, the 60-year-old entertainer reveals that he is already working on music for a new album.
Toby Keith Signs Daughter to Show Dog-Universal Record Deal
Proud papa Toby Keith has welcomed his daughter, singer-songwriter Krystal Keith, into the fold as a recording artist on his Show Dog-Universal record label.
No. 26: Luke Bryan, ‘Run, Run Rudolph’ – Top 50 Country Christmas Songs
Out of all the many, many renditions of the Christmas classic 'Run, Run Rudolph' that have been recorded over the decades, Luke Bryan's 2008 release is the second-highest-charting, behind only the definitive recording by Chuck Berry.
Johnny Marks wrote the song in 1958; ironically, though Marks was Jewish, he made a career out of writing Christmas songs, also penning other holiday classics like 'R