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Trace Adkins Accidentally Recorded an Album of Love Songs

Billy Dukes — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:30:26 +0000

‘Love Will …’ is the new collection of love songs from Trace Adkins. It’s a project that makes complete sense, as few men in country music can match the singer’s romantic baritone. Adkins says he didn’t intend to make the project he ended up with, however. The album was finished last August, but the singer [...]

Kree Harrison, 'All Cried Out' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:30:14 +0000

They say specificity is the soul of narrative, which would mean Kree Harrison‘s first post-’Idol’ single ‘All Cried Out’ lacks soul, or narrative. The ballad is a showcase for her vocal range and power, but it’s never made clear why the Texan is so bummed. Harrison performed the song during the final performance episode of [...]

Eric Church Is 'In the Process' for His Next Album

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:17 +0000

If you’ve seen Eric Church lately, you may have noticed that he’s grown his beard out a little bit more than usual. That’s not because he’s gotten lazy abut shaving — it turns out the beard is part of the musician’s process for his next album. In a press release from Capitol Records, Church says [...]

David Nail, 'Whatever She's Got' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:42:34 +0000

‘Whatever She’s Got’ represents a new sound — and new look — for David Nail. The ‘Let It Rain’ singer previously relied on a strong voice and bittersweet lyrics to work songs up the charts. The new track is pop-friendly and not nearly as deep. Toward the end, ‘Whatever She’s Got’ becomes a little boy-bandish, [...]

Dakota Bradley, 'Somethin' Like Somethin" – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:30:52 +0000

Dakota Bradley’s debut single ‘Somethin’ Like Somethin” is a mostly charming pop-country love song that showcases the 18-year-old’s spunky personality. He doesn’t run from his Bieber-ness. Instead, he adds just enough steel guitar to keep him on the right side of the radio. This singer will appeal to a younger country audience. One glance at [...]

Actress Lucy Hale Prepares Country Album Fans Will Either Love or Hate

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:48 +0000

Actress Lucy Hale of ABC’s ‘Pretty Little Liars’ is about to make her foray onto the country music scene, and she knows that her first album will be polarizing — fans will either love it, or hate it. But Hale wants people to know she is as serious as a heart attack about the genre, [...]

Luke Bryan's 'Just a Sip' Video Brings the Ultimate Spring Break Party

Megan Pacella — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:10:55 +0000

Nothing gets you in the spirit of summer quite like seeing thousands of college kids hanging out at the beach during Spring Break. Beaches, beer and bathing suits -- what else do you need? Nothing! That's why Luke Bryan used Spring Break footage to capture the ultimate party-time summer vibe in his new 'Just a Sip' video.

George Strait, 'Love Is Everything' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:37 +0000

George Strait steps back in time for his newest release, 'Love Is Everything.' In the past, the singer always found a way to add a touch of contemporary to his traditional sound. There's nothing to separate this from albums he made throughout the '80s and '90s, but that's not necessarily a criticism.

Luke Bryan Sets Release Date for Fourth Studio Album

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:58:40 +0000

Luke Bryan is on a hot streak. His third album, 'Tailgates & Tanlines,' has been certified Double Platinum, and the most recent of his Spring Break series, 'Spring Break ... Here to Party' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 in March. The budding superstar will continue that streak when he releases his fourth studio album later this year.

Premiere — Zac Brown Band, 'Jump Right In' [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:35 +0000

The Zac Brown Band delivers a fun-filled video for their new hit “Jump Right In”. I’ve got two words for this: human catapult!!! Watch and see! Get More: Jump Right In, Zac Brown Band, Zac Brown Band Videos

Dierks Bentley Announces Deeply Personal New Album, 'Riser'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:00:36 +0000

Dierks Bentley is getting set to release a new album in the fall, and he says the new music is the most personal that he’s ever made. Bentley wrote and recorded the new album, titled ‘Riser,’ in the year following the death of his father. The album takes its title from a song called ‘I’m [...]

Kellie Pickler, 'Someone Somewhere Tonight' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:05 +0000

Kellie Pickler delivers an inspired performance with a new single called 'Someone Somewhere Tonight.' The song -- originally recorded by Kenny Rogers -- is a soaring ballad that touches a range of emotions. Few will find nothing relatable on the singer's first release from an upcoming album.

Trace Adkins, 'Love Will …' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:30:18 +0000

The idea behind Trace Adkins‘ new album ‘Love Will …’ makes so much sense you almost wonder why he hadn’t done it sooner. This collection of love songs is as obvious as the tagless T-shirt, yet for years we went without both. ‘Love Will …’ stops short of being able to melt wax on its [...]

Listen to Keith Urban's New Song, 'Little Bit Of Everything' [VIDEO]

Rob Banks — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:25:53 +0000

We are lonnnnggg overdue for some new Keith Urban music. He’s was busy with ‘The Voice”s Australia edition and with ‘American Idol‘, so it’s no surprise he has not had a ton of time to get into the studio. But, Keith’s new album, coming out later this year, will be the latest since 2010′s ‘Get [...]

Sunny Sweeney Signs With New Label, Begins Working on New Album

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:58:36 +0000

Good news for country cutie Sunny Sweeney. The singer has signed a deal with Thirty Tigers and is about to start working on her new album, which will be her third. Sweeney, formerly signed to Big Machine Records/Republic Nashville, released ‘Heartbreaker’s Hall of Fame’ and ‘Concrete’ during her tenure there. But she’s now moved on [...]

Brett Eldredge to Release Debut Album This Summer

Christina Vinson — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:08:03 +0000

Country newcomer Brett Eldredge is having the time of his life. Not only is he opening for Taylor Swift, one of the most famous and recognizable musicians in the world, but he is also set to release his eagerly-awaited debut album later this summer.

Lady Antebellum, 'Golden' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:30:33 +0000

The best moments on Lady Antebellum's fourth album 'Golden' find Charles Kelley or Hillary Scott singing solo, with minimal help from the other on harmonies. There is no shortage of songs that act as features for the two talented vocalists. The evolution of the trio finds them becoming a dual threat super power instead of a two-headed pop-rock-country group.

Lauren Alaina, 'Barefoot and Buckwild' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:00:59 +0000

Meet the new Lauren Alaina. With just a few weeks of her senior year of high school remaining, the singer introduces a grown-up new look, grown-up style and grown-up attitude with her latest single, 'Barefoot and Buckwild.' It's especially difficult to find songs that fit when you're short on life experience, so the one-time 'American Idol' runner-up wrote her own ...

Keith Urban Teases Upbeat New Single

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:00:02 +0000

Keith Urban premiered a 23-second snippet of some much-anticipated new music -- a brand new single, which will be serviced to country radio on Monday, May 13. It's a short tease, Urban fanatics will find it good enough to tide them over for the time being.

Joe Nichols, 'Sunny and 75′ – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:30:14 +0000

Joe Nichols‘ voice always has a way of putting one in a trance, and his performance on the new single ‘Sunny and 75′ is no less effective. He’s pure country gold, and when he’s paired with a great song, there are few surer things in Nashville. This is a good song. The arrangement and tempo [...]