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Blake Shelton Offered Opening Act Slot at Ray Price Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:00:20 +0000

If Blake Shelton really wants to make up for his recent comments about classic country fans being "old farts," it looks like he's going to have the chance. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year has been offered a gig opening for country legend Ray Price, who publicly took him to task after his comments went viral.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Family Make the Move to Nashville

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:00:18 +0000

Georgia girl Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland has made some major life changes in the past few months. She and husband Justin Miller welcomed their first child, son Magnus Hamilton, on Dec. 6, 2012. They also decided to move their nest from Atlanta to Nashville, purchasing a farm in the area!

Josh's Top Albums Of 2012!

Josh — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:30:40 +0000

2012 was an awesome year in country music, so putting my list of top albums together was not easy. Quick Fact: Overall sales in the country music genre rose 3.2% from last year at this same time!* That should tell you something. Yeah, ...the music is GOOD. REAL GOOD! If you don't happen to see your favorite album on this list, don't get bent....it's just

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Top 2012 Country Tours

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:30:56 +0000

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw were the top country touring attraction of the year with their Brothers of the Sun Tour, according to Billboard magazine, which has just published its 2012 Year in Music roundup. The massive road trek sold out nine of 23 shows and played to 1,085,382 total fans, raking in $96,458,890 to place seventh in all genres behind such huge mainstream artists as Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga.

Jason Aldean Reveals What He's Looking Forward to Most This Christmas

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:00:53 +0000

As 2012 draws to an end, a very busy Jason Aldean has finally found time to reflect on a turbulent year. Despite his personal setbacks, the country superstar hopes to end his year on a personal high note -- spending the holidays with people who matter most to him.

Classic Country Songs Among Those Chosen for the 2013 Grammy Hall of Fame

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:30:10 +0000

The Grammy Hall of Fame has announced 27 recordings that will be inducted as part of the class of 2013, and several undeniable country classics are featured in a mix that also includes rock, pop and soul. At the head of the country class is ‘Act Naturally,’ which was written by Johnny Russell and Voni [...]

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean Get Matching Tattoos

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:00:37 +0000

Those who sing together ... get inked together? Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean have placed their solidarity for the Buck Commander franchise on display, tattooing the company's logo on their biceps as a form of permanent endorsement.

Rascal Flatts Perform 'Changed' With Cassadee Pope and Cody Belew on 'The Voice'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:30:53 +0000

For the second week in a row, country music reigned supreme on 'The Voice,' at least in terms of the special guest performers. Rascal Flatts performed 'Changed' on tonight's (Nov. 20) elimination episode. They received vocal assists from Cassadee Pope, who is on Blake Shelton's team, and Cody Belew, who is Cee Lo Green's team member and has a bit of a country twang.

Country Quickie: More Additions To ACA Lineup, Country Birthdays & More…

Josh — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:22:46 +0000

More names have been added to the list of performers at the upcoming American Country Awards. Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts and Kip Moore are the latest to sign on for the event. The roster already includes Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan and more. Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth will [...]

Taylor Swift Debuts 'I Knew You Were Trouble' at 2012 American Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:50:15 +0000

Taylor Swift debuted her new song 'I Knew You Were Trouble' at the 2012 American Music Awards on Sunday (Nov. 18), and she pulled off a bit of a fashion and costume magic act while doing so. It was also a surprising, out-of-the-box, daring and edgy performance from the normally wholesome singer.

Carrie Underwood Dons All Black to Perform 'Two Black Cadillacs' at 2012 American Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:36:28 +0000

Carrie Underwood donned an all-black ensemble to perform her new single 'Two Black Cadillacs' at the 2012 American Music Awards (AMAs) on Sunday night (Nov . 18). As is always the case with the 'Blown Away' singer, not only did she look stunning and fashion forward, but she sounded just about perfect.

Tate Stevens Sings Shania Twain's 'From This Moment On' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:43:39 +0000

On tonight's diva episode of 'X Factor,' country singer Tate Stevens served up a terrific version of Shania Twain's 'From This Moment On.' Stevens was atop the leaderboard in fan votes last week, so the country genre is well-represented on this particular reality series. The fact that Stevens chose to sing a country diva's song for this themed episode was also a nice touch and kept country deeply embedded in the show.

Hear Lee Brice's Next Single "I Drive Your Truck" [AUDIO]

Josh — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:29:19 +0000

Lee Brice is gearing up to release another single off his latest album “Hard To Love.” If you ask me, Brice has been putting out solid tunes since he first made it to country radio…..examples.…”Love Like Crazy”, “Beautiful Every Time”, “A Woman Like You”. His latest single and title track “Hard To Love” has already [...]

Hear Staind Frontman Aaron Lewis' Next Country Single! [AUDIO / POLL]

Josh — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:40:31 +0000

Many of you are familiar with the name Aaron Lewis. Lewis is the lead singer of the rock group Staind and he’s also giving it a shot in the country music world. Lewis had one or 2 singles released to country radio that never really “hit” as hard as he would have liked. Now, [...]

Joe Diffie 'Stunned' by Shoutouts in Jason Aldean's '1994′

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:30:51 +0000

One of the most talked-about tracks on Jason Aldean’s new album, ‘Night Train,’ finds the singer showing off his rap skills yet again, while revering one of his musical heroes, Joe Diffie. In ’1994,’ Aldean references at least half a dozen Diffie tunes, including ‘Honkytonk Attitude,’ ‘John Deere Green,’ ‘Ships That Don’t Come In’ and [...]

Hear New Toby Keith Music: "The Size I Wear" [AUDIO / POLL]

Josh — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:30:36 +0000

We’re calling this month Oc-TOBY in honor of Toby Keith’s new album, ‘Hope On The Rocks’, which came out yesterday (October 30). Each day this week, The Breakfast Club will feature one track off of the new project. Today’s song is ”The Size I Wear.” No…it’s not about shoes or pants. It’s about women! Take a [...]

Jason Aldean Adds Second Fenway Park Show

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:00:40 +0000

It's a double header. Since it only took seven minutes for his first show at Boston's historic and legendary Fenway Park to sell out, it's no surprise that Jason Aldean has added a second show at the famed baseball stadium, home to the Boston Red Sox.

Hear Little Big Town's Next Single…"Tornado" [AUDIO/POLL]

Josh — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:34:51 +0000

Little Big Town is having quite the 2012 and if you ask me, the success is long overdue. It's hard to hold back a group with such great vocal harmony....eventually they will shine as they are doing now. It's all about finding the hit single, which the group did with "Pontoon." Little Big Town's next single ( coming to radio soon) is the title track to their latest album...."Tornado." Take a listen and

Brantley Gilbert Confirms That He and Jana Kramer Are Dating

Billy Dukes — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:32:43 +0000

Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer are officially country music’s newest couple. The ‘Kick It in the Sticks’ singer confessed Friday morning that he and the actress/singer are an item, gushing, “I’m a very, very happy man.” “Yes, I am with Jana Kramer,” Gilbert reportedly told Cadillac and Dallas on Atlanta’s WKHX radio. They’ve been together [...]

Get To Know Tyler Farr — Hear His Single "Hello Goodbye" [VIDEO]

Josh — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:51:08 +0000

One of the best new songs, in my opinion, that will hopefully be played on WYRK soon is by Tyler Farr, and it’s called “Hello Goodbye.” Twice a month, WYRK gets new discs of potential radio singles, and Tyler’s song popped up on one of the most recent ones. Tyler Farr has written songs for [...]