Rick Diamond, Getty Images Favorite George Strait Song – Readers Poll
George Strait has literally hundreds of songs in his vast catalog, but in honor of his 60th birthday today (May 18), we’re asking you the impossible: What is your favorite George Strait song? Trust us, we know — the possibilities are endless. Yet somehow, we’ve narrowed it down to just five choices.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images New Songs on the Radio – May 2012
Forget the old saying “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s obvious that those gloomy spring downpours have a much brighter outcome — a flood of new songs on the radio for May 2012.
YouTube Best Song About Trucks – Readers Poll
If there’s one thing that just screams country music, it’s a song about a big ol’ truck. Clearly, that’s why so many of the biggest names in the biz have laid their vocal stamp on tunes that describe oversized spinning wheels and extreme horsepower, women with a thing for large bumpers, and generally, rides that put others on the road to shame.
Facebook Jerrod Niemann’s Bus Catches Fire in Tennessee [NSFW]
Late Tuesday night (March 6), Jerrod Niemann‘s tour bus went up in flames in Chattanooga, Tenn., Taste of Country has learned. The ‘Lover, Lover’ hitmaker appeared at Heart Strings for Hope, a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and was just wrapping up when the bus broke out in flames around 10:45PM ET.
Adley Stump Facebook Adley Stump Impresses Blake Shelton With Carrie Underwood’s ‘Last Name’ on ‘The Voice’
It’s obvious from her blind audition performance that Adley Stump has country music in her blood. Now, the Tulsa, Okla. native has a home on NBC’s ‘The Voice‘ — thanks to her grizzly rendition of Carrie Underwood’s ‘Last Name’ that got both Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera spinning in their chairs… Literally.
Grammy.com 2012 Grammy Awards Winners – Full List
The 2012 Grammy Awards, like every year prior, were held to pay tribute to accredited artists of all genres at what is considered music’s biggest night. Country music wasn’t left out in the cold, of course, and many big names came out to Los Angeles on Feb. 12 to represent with big belt buckles, big hair and big voices.
Royce DeGrie, Getty Images Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Debut Soul2Soul Fragrance Set
Country couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gave fans a first whiff of their new Soul2Soul fragrance on Saturday (Feb. 4) when they appeared together in Hendersonville, Tenn. to debut the latest scent.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler Blend Their Hits in 2012 Super Bowl ‘Crossroads’ Special
Carrie Underwood and Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler took the stage together in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday to deliver a few of their collective hits for anxious Super Bowl fans. The special CMT ‘Crossroads’ road show aired live on the network, so even those far away from the football action were able to take part in the momentous music event.
Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images Miranda Lambert’s Dog Passes Away
Miranda Lambert really can’t seem to catch a break. After losing her father-in-law (Blake Shelton‘s dad) just a few weeks ago, Lambert was then saddened by the loss of a longtime friend, who was killed in a tragic car accident. Today, the ‘Baggage Claim’ songstress shared with her fans that one of her dogs, Dixie, has also died.
George Strait Gets a New Puppy
It seems George Strait has a new bunkmate on his tour bus. KNIX 102.5 in Phoenix reports that the king of country has adopted a new family member: a Golden Retriever puppy.
NBC Blake Shelton Talks Super Bowl, Marriage + More on ‘Leno’
Blake Shelton got the full package on Thursday night’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.’ Not only did he perform his new single ‘Drink on It’ for the first time ever on television, but he got a chance to sit in as a guest on the show, making himself comfy in the gold chairs next to the famous desk as he dished on the upcoming Super Bowl, how married life is going and what romantic love story flick he hates to admit he watched.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images Taylor Swift to Get Jimmy Fallon Treatment in Post-Super Bowl ‘The Voice’ Spoof
Taylor Swift may not be performing at the Super Bowl, but she’ll be there in spirit. Jimmy Fallon revealed on the ‘Today‘ show this morning that he’ll be attempting a very live episode of ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ on Sunday night after the Super Bowl, and no one is safe from his comedic grasp. Fallon shared that he will run a spoof of ‘The Voice‘ during his show and that he will take on the likes of Taylor Swift.
