The New Lilith Fair Promises to Go the Country Route
The Lilith Fair, a music festival which is regarded as a celebration of women in music, is returning after over a decade-long hiatus. Consisting primarily of female solo artists and female-led groups, Lilith Fair has been regarded as an effective platform for introducing female artists from varied genres to a wider audience. Female country musicians [...]
The Top Stories in Country Music for the Year 2009
Country music and country artists were stronger than ever this last year of the 21st century’s first decade. Crossover artists—such as those who have transitioned from country to pop and vice versa—have all made country music love songs more popular among a wider range of audience and listeners. Major news did not come only from [...]
CMT Announces the Main Winner of the City Madness Competition
For the past three seasons, Country Music Television, an MTV Networks production, has conducted nationwide competitions in its bid to discover the “next best thing” in country music through its Music City Madness Video Contest. Its goal is to serve as a venue in which competitors—country singers and/or songwriters—can showcase their talent to the rest [...]
Organizers Announce the Country Throwdown Tour, The Coolest Country Music Event This Summer
If you think the famous Vans Warped Tour only has punks and street kids in mind, think again. On November 2 of this year, the brains behind the tour have announced that they will hold a similar event for country music fans this summer. Dubbed the first-ever Country Throwdown Tour, the event is slated to [...]