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First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:15:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

Little Big Town Hope Despite 'Pontoon,' Their Best Is Still Ahead of Them

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:30:14 +0000

After many years of trying, Little Big Town broke through to across-the-board mainstream country stardom with ‘Pontoon’ last year. But as grateful as the band members are for their newfound success, they still hope to top it with their next batch of songs. The group was in Las Vegas last weekend for the ACMs, where [...]

Little Big Town Snag 2013 ACM Award for Vocal Group of the Year

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:45:13 +0000

Little Big Town took home the 2013 ACM Award for Vocal Group of the Year. It was a breakout past 12 months for the troupe, thanks to their smash hit 'Pontoon.' They've been doing their thing for so long and thanks to their monstrous, breakthrough year, this award was well-deserved and equally as hard-earned.

Little Big Town Perform Emotional Ballad 'Your Side of the Bed' at the 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:55:18 +0000

After taking home awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Video of the Year earlier in the evening, country foursome Little Big Town took the stage at the 48th Annual ACM Awards with their new single 'Your Side of the Bed.'

Little Big Town vs. Gretchen Wilson – The Showdown

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:00:22 +0000

A win for Little Big Town in Friday's Showdown will be the third straight. The foursome have been hotter than ever over the past year with hit single after hit single, and they're hoping to continue that streak with their latest effort, 'Your Side of the Bed.' But first, they'll have to get past fiery fan-favorite songstress Gretchen Wilson today online and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio.

Little Big Town vs. Sheryl Crow – The Showdown

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:00:19 +0000

Chris Cagle couldn't quite hold up against 2013 ACMs Album of the Year nominees Little Big Town in Wednesday's Showdown. The foursome took down Cagle's new single with their latest effort, 'Your Side of the Bed,' and they're hoping that Thursday will bring them similar luck both online and on Taste of Country Nights radio as they face Sheryl Crow's 'Easy.'

We've Got the World Premiere of Jason Aldean's Video for '1994′ [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:32:36 +0000

Jason Aldean has released a new party anthem song called "1994" that is really a tribute to country singer Joe Diffie. He's following in the path of the success of "Dirt Road Anthem," where he raps some of the lyrics to the song. The video has just been released as well, and from the looks of things, he's got some support from a lot of country's biggest stars.

Little Big Town's Jimi Westbrook Calls WYRK [AUDIO]

Clay Moden — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:23:02 +0000

Is there a band hotter than Little Big Town these days?? The song "Pontoon" was a huge success, and now "Tornado" is following suit. I had a chance to speak to Jimi Westbrook Monday morning about their busy life these days!

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan + More Slated for CMA Fest 2013

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:00:36 +0000

Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan are among the first artists to be confirmed for the 2013 CMA Fest, which is set to invade the streets of downtown Nashville on June 6-9. Underwood’s inclusion in this year’s event is no surprise considering the ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ singer has been present for each CMA Fest since bursting [...]

Live at the CMA Country Christmas

Rob Banks — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:36:02 +0000

I got the opportunity to go to the CMA Country Chrismtas taping that is airing tonight at 9 on ABC. Jennifer Nettles, who at the time was still ready to expolde with her son still hanging out in her stomach, is back to host and of course does a great job. I took 83,294,937 pictures...or....something like that. So, check them out here.

Connecticut School Shooting: Country Stars React

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:56:02 +0000

While details about Friday morning’s school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut are still trickling in, it’s clear that innocent lives were taken when a gunman stormed Sandy Hook Elementary School and began firing. The small town in the state’s southwest corner will be in the hearts of every American this weekend, including country music’s biggest stars. [...]

Little Big Town Cancel Concerts Following Death in the Family

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:31:35 +0000

Little Big Town announced on Monday (Nov. 26) that they have been forced to reschedule two upcoming concerts in Riverside, Calif. and Los Angeles after a sudden death in their immediate family. The group broke the news to fans via their official Facebook page.

Keith Urban Shows His Sense of Humor Announcing His 2013 Tour Dates [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:40:42 +0000

Keith Urban, Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch treat us to this fun video to promote their 2013 tour. Even though a Buffalo Date is not included in the first leg of the tour, this video is worth a look. Check it out. Here is where the tour stops in 2013: July 18 – Cincinnati, [...]

Noon Tunes Hot Pick Of The Week: Tornado By Little Big Town

John La Mond — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:00:15 +0000

It took Little Big Town 13 years to achieve their first number one hit on the Billboard Singles chart with “Pontoon”. The band’s future looks to be incredibly bright right now. Their new release. “Tornado” is this week’s Noon Tunes Hot Pick Of The Week. I have been getting lots of texts, tweets and calls [...]

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

Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town Set to Perform at CMAs

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:25:37 +0000

The CMA Awards are set for Thursday, November 1, in Nashville, and the first set of performers have been revealed. Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town have all been confirmed for the show. All four are also vying for trophies, having been nominated in various categories. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood [...]

Little Big Town Bring the 'Pontoon' Boat to 'Ellen'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:00:25 +0000

To promote their upcoming album, ‘Tornado,’ Little Big Town hit the small screen bright and early on Thursday for a performance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show.’ The award-winning foursome was all smiles as they took the stage to perform ‘Pontoon’ for a crowd. Despite playing live for a national audience, the popular country group looked [...]

Josh's Suggestions For Little Big Town's Next Single [AUDIO]

Josh — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:56:31 +0000

In our daily prep for the morning show, I ran across a story on Little Big Town. The group has had such success with the song “Pontoon” (the first single from the album ‘Tornado’), that they are worried about what the follow-up single should be. Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town even went as far [...]

Little Big Town's 'Pontoon' Hits Number 1, Goes Platinum [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:17:33 +0000

Months ago when the song ‘Pontoon’ was released by Little Big Town I knew it would become the 2012 Summer Anthem and it exceeded the anthem status by hitting the top of the charts. Little Big Town has their first number one single and the song also reached Platinum certification selling more than one million digital downloads.

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan & More Superstars Appear In 'Pontoon' Salute [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:35:17 +0000

Country music’s biggest talents have come together to celebrate the song of the summer ‘Pontoon’ by Little Big Town. Superstars Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker and more have caught ‘Pontoon’ fever and appear in a star-filled video to salute the song.