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Josh's Pick for CMA "Musical Event of the Year" [VIDEO / AUDIO]

Josh — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:51:36 +0000

The 46th Annual CMA Awards nominations have been handed out, and leading the way in nominations is Eric Church (well deserved, in my opinion). Each of the top categories -- Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year -- are filled with all of the big names, who each have a fair shot at winning the award. But one category that sometimes gets overlooked is the “Musical Event of the Year."

Top Five Selling Albums In Buffalo [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:12:20 +0000

It’s cool that we can see what the hottest selling CD’s are here in Buffalo thanks to sounds can numbers. Let’s take a look at what CD’s Western New Yorker’s are buying. Here are the top five selling CD’s this week. 5. Own the Night – Lady Antebellum, a ballad-heavy collection about falling in and [...]

Top 5 Albums Of The Week

Wendy Lynn — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:21:55 +0000

If you are looking to add to your album/CD/iTunes collection, here are Billboard's Top 5 country albums of the week that will certainly enhance your collection and listening experience. Topping the charts this week is Lionel Richie's "Tuskegee", which is basically a duets album of all of Lionel's hits. I have a copy of the disc and I really enjoy the whole thing. I'm sure you will too. One of my favorite tracks is "Hello" with Jennifer Nettles. In at #2 is......

Lionel Richie, 'Tuskegee' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:45:15 +0000

Country music fans under 40 are left scratching their heads about all the hype surrounding Lionel Richie‘s courting of Nashville’s greatest artists. First it was a duet with Shania Twain, now a full album of duets called ‘Tuskegee,’ and soon, the topper — a night in his honor after the ACM Awards next week.

Country Flashback: Lionel Richie & Alabama "Deep River Woman" [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:00:38 +0000

Lionel Richie is soon to release a country album, but he is no stranger to country music. Lionel scored his first top 10 single on the Billboard Country Singles Chart in 1987 with a song he wrote called, “Deep River Woman”. Country supergroup Alabama provided the beautiful harmony vocals on this track. We played this [...]

Set Your DVR: Loads Of Country Stars On TV Today!

Josh — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:09:59 +0000

If you are a fan of country music and work like most of us do, you better set your DVR now or call home and have little Bobby do it! The TV airwaves are flooded with country music stars who are out to promote Sunday's ACM awards which are live from Las Vegas. Early today you can catch Jason Aldean on CBS This Morning! On NBC's Today-Lionel Richie is out promoting the new album Tuskegee with.....

Country Music's Latest Acquisition: Lionel Richie [VIDEO]

Josh — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:37:16 +0000

His songs...timeless. His voice....undoubtedly identifiable. Lionel Richie! Has anyone welcomed the man to the country music scene yet? Oh yeah Lionel, thanks for bringing your bag of #1 hits too! Lionel Richie is now a part of country music with his latest release entitled Tuskegee. On the album, Richie had help from some of country's biggest ......

Jennifer Nettles, Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie & Robin Thicke Join ABC's 'Duets' [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:55:44 +0000

ABC will try to tap in to the success of “the Voice” and “American Idol” with a new show called “Duets”. The show puts a different spin on the average singing competition. Kelly Clarkson, Robin Thicke, Lionel Ritchie and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles have all signed on and will travel across America to find singers to be their duet partners. Every week, the celebrity and one of their "discoveries" will perform in front of a live studio audience.

Country Quickie: Reba & Blake Hosting Again, Lionel Richie Tribute & More…..

Josh — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:20:16 +0000

will be back to host the Academy of Country Music Awards this year. It went so well in 2011, the two were asked to do it again.The show airs ….. Reba McEntire & Blake Shelton April 1st (no joke) on CBS at 8pm. “Lionel Richie & Friends- A Lifetime of Hits” is slated for taping [...]

Country Quickie: Sugarland Being Sued, Lionel Richie Talks Country & More!

Josh — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:22:33 +0000

It looks like Sugarland is facing a massive class action lawsuit stemming from the deadly stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. Stage designers and the stage workers union are being sued as well. The suit has been filed on behalf of nearly 48 people connected to the incident. Seven people died and over 40 [...]

Lionel Richie to Debut Country Duets at 2011 CMA Awards

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:36:30 +0000

Darius Rucker is just one of the artists that will duet with Lionel Richie at the 2011 CMA Awards. He’s one of the many country artists that joined Richie to sing some of his classic hits on his upcoming ‘Tuskegee’ album that is scheduled to be released in March.

Artists Who Have Gone Country!

Staff — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:00:24 +0000

Tasteofcountry.com recently published an article about ten artists who have gone country. Some of the artist on their list include Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Jon Bon Jovi, and Lionel Richie. Also, one of my favorite tough guy actors of all time was featured on a country album with Merle Haggard. You can see and read [...]

Rascal Flatts Is Dancing On The Ceiling

Brett Alan — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:39:04 +0000

If you’re a Lionel Richie fan, you’re going to be excited to hear the latest news from Nashville. Later this summer, there’s a duet CD coming out featuring Richie and various country performers. When asked to perform on the album, Rascal Flatts didn’t have to think twice about what song they wanted to do. Rascal [...]

Country Quickie!

Josh — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:46:40 +0000

A number of country music acts will be appearing on Lionel Richie’s duet album that hits stores this summer. Here’s the list…..Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton and Sugarland. Look for Brad Paisley’s new single “Old Alabama” to hit radio soon. Montgomery Gentry has a new record label….Average Joe’s Entertainment! Julianne Hough will [...]