Keeping Up with Kellie Pickler
Some people may have dismissed Kellie Pickler as a flash-in-the pan, an Idol also-ran who will not make her mark in the country music scene for a long time. Unfortunately for her critics, Pickler has proven that she has what it takes to stay successful in this business, as can be proven by her constant [...]
Spotlight On: Kenny Chesney
Many people have expressed their dismay that popular country artist Kenneth Arnold Chesney, aka Kenny Chesney has decided to sit it out this summer and refrain from touring to recharge his batteries. This is quite an understandable decision since, from among the crop of country singerstoday, Kenny is one of those who have been touring [...]
Country Music’s Next Generation of Artists Dominate the ACMs
The Annual American Music Awards is a veritable showcase of established artists and groups that have dominated the country music scene in the previous year. The awards show is usually a star-studded event where artists perform and sing new country songs from off their latest albums and share their music to the millions who have [...]
45th ACM Awards Give CBS Much Needed Ratings Boost
Awards shows are traditionally considered as crowd drawers. Nowhere is this notion truer than in the country music scene; in fact, one of the big nights of the industry, The Annual ACM Awards, recently concluded its 45th Annual Show marked by high ratings. With almost 14 million viewers tuned in to the night’s proceedings, the [...]
What’s New With Mindy McCready?
When not handled properly, stardom and success could lead to some unfortunate mishaps. The story of Mindy McCready reminds us all of how success does not always lead to happy endings. Fortunately, McCready is also here to remind us that there is always hope for those who are willing to turn their problems around and [...]
Shania Twain: Ready to Step into the Spotlight Once Again
Shania Twain, known for her electrifying performance and soulful renditions of pop-tinged country music love songs, is one of the reasons why country music artists of today have been enjoying mainstream success. She is the first one among a few artists who dared to defy conventions and embrace a more pop sound while retaining her [...]
Willie Nelson Releases Album of Classic Covers
Among the great country singers of his time, Willie Nelson is known for not backing down from any musical challenge. His career, spanning almost half a decade, proves that he is capable of reinventing himself and experimenting with various musical genres such as reggae, blues, jazz, folk, and popular music, not unlike his fellow country [...]
Spotlight On: Miranda Lambert
Ever since she won the 2007 Top New Female Vocalist honor at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Miranda Lambert has established herself as one of the top female country artists to look out for. Famous for her tough onstage personality and her spirited country music songs, she immediately made herself distinct from the image [...]
Martina McBride Re-enters the Country Music Scene with her New Album
Few female artists in the country music industry can rival the success that Martina McBride has gained from her storied career that has spanned over two decades, beginning in 1991, when she signed on RCA Nashville Records in 1991 and released her first single entitled, “The Time Has Come” the following year. In 2009, the [...]
Carrie Underwood Makes History at the ACM Awards
The American Country Music Awards, held last April 18, 2010 at Las Vegas, heralded the return of Carrie Underwood as she reclaims the spotlight by making history that night. Not only did Underwood win the much coveted Entertainer of the Year Award, edging out fellow artists Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, the Zac Brown Band, Toby [...]