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 [...]
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 [...]
Country Rock: What is it All About
For some people, country rock is a new concept. But for those who has been into this genre as early as it first made waves into the music industry, it is one of those timeless music genres that combines two of the best types of music ever invented—country and rock.
As the term implies, country [...]
Danny Gokey Releases Debut Album
Just this month, Danny Gokey’s debut album entitled, “My Best Days” was officially released and debuted at an astounding No. 4 spot on the Billboard 200 U.S. album sales charts after selling 65,000 units in its first week of release. This album, containing 10 country songs, also debuted at the No. 3 spot on [...]
Top Country Artists To Perform at ACM Awards Show
The stage is set for the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and organizers have released a list of performers who will be gracing what everybody expects will be a star-studded event, setting the country music blog scene all abuzz with excitement with what the show has the offer this year. Heading the [...]
So Long Mr. Carl Smith!
Carl Smith, legendary country singer and original honky tonk hitmaker, died on January 16 at his home in Fanklin, TN. He was 82. Smith, affectionately called “Mr. Country,” was also the ex-husband of June Carter Cash and a respected veteran who had over 30 No. 1 hits throughout his career which began in the 1950’s.
A [...]
Maxim Magazine Publishes List of Hottest Women of Country Music
There is no doubt about it, the country music scene is currently populated by hot, hot, women who not only have a good set of pipes but also have the good looks to go along with it. Ever since the likes of Faith Hill, Martina McBride, and Shania Twain invaded the scene in the 1990s, [...]
Hottest Australian Artists Sign Up for the 2010 Urban Country Music Festival
The Urban Country Music Festival, to be held at Caboolture on the northern part of Brisbane, Australia is a four-day festival revolving around concerts and events dedicated to country songs and country lifestyle. With 11 musical stages and 15 free events, this festival is guaranteed to give attendees a rollicking good time through the concerts featuring [...]