Cory Stromblad
Miranda Lambert’s Detective Drama Series Gets Picked Up by NBC
It looks as though both Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton will be on the NBC payroll soon, with news that ‘The Voice’ network home has bought the rights to Lambert’s yet-to-be-titled detective drama series that will mirror her own childhood. It was previous reported that ABC Family had won the competitive bidding war earlier this year.
Lady Antebellum Start Work on Fourth Studio Album
Lady Antebellum is officially hard at work on their fourth studio album, the follow-up to their 2011 platinum effort ‘Own the Night.’ Leading lady Hillary Scott took to her official Twitter account on Monday (Aug. 20) to express her elation over commencing the creative process on the highly-anticipated next album.
Brad Paisley Gives ‘Opening Act’ Hopeful a Crash Course in Superstardom
As the lights dimmed in the movie theater, the last thing Tanner Patrick expected was to be propositioned with an opening slot at a major concert. The YouTube singing sensation received the surprise of his life when country superstar Brad Paisley appeared on the big screen in front of him, offering him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to open his Mountain View, Calif. at the Shoreline Ampitheater as part of the new E! music reality show, ‘Opening Act.’
Taylor Swift Explains the Meaning Behind ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’
If you’re an avid Taylor Swift fan, you are probably already well aware that the country music superstar debuted her brand new single ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together‘ Aug. 13 via a real-time YouTube chat with her legions of loyal fans. Swift has already gone on the record to confirm rumors that first radio offering from her brand new album, ‘Red,’ was indeed written about a former flame — though no names have been named… yet.
Jason Aldean Asks Fans to ‘Take a Little Ride’ Behind-the-Scenes of New Video
Jason Aldean is revving up for the premiere of his music video for ‘Take a Little Ride’ by offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the clip, which will make its official debut on Friday.
Zac Brown Tries His Hand at ‘Midget Bowling’
It’s rather common to hear about a country music singer’s aspirations to become a professional athlete — but it’s incredibly uncommon to hear about a singer perfecting their ‘midget bowling’ skills, which which was the pastime of choice for Zac Brown while at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota recently.
Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Announce Soul2Soul Vegas Residency
It’s been more than five years since Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have toured together domestically, but the first couple of country music is reprising their wildly popular Soul2Soul co-headlining tour as part of a residency venture with the Venetian Las Vegas. The extravagant stage production will kick off on Dec. 7 and will run through April 2013.
Rascal Flatts Offer Sneak Peek of ‘Come Wake Me Up’ Video
Are you anxious for Rascal Flatts‘ new music video for ‘Come Wake Me Up’? Well, the wait isn’t quite over, but to tide us over, the guys have delivered an intimate look at production of the video, which was filmed on-location in Nashville last month.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Was ‘Skeptical’ About Carrie Underwood, Steven Tyler ‘Beautiful’ Duet
Aerosmith‘s Joe Perry may have initially been skeptical about the band’s collaboration with Carrie Underwood, but the rocker admits he has reconsidered his opinion upon hearing the finished version of the song, appropriately titled ‘Beautiful.’
Kenny Chesney Added to 2012 Farm Aid Festival Lineup
Kenny Chesney has been confirmed for this year’s annual Farm Aid concert, with the superstar performer joining an already star-studded lineup — including co-founder Willie Nelson — for the popular benefit event.
Jennifer Nettles’ Protege J Rome Wins Season One of ‘Duets’
Jennifer Nettles’ and Kelly Clarkson‘s opening performance of the Eurythmic’s classic ‘Would I Lie to You’ during tonight’s episode of ‘Duets’ was a rather fitting pairing — considering the season finale was a battle of the blonds, with the two leading ladies’ teams accounting for the final three contestants. Despite Clarkson’s impressive showing with Jason Farol and Team Jennifer’s consistency with John Glosson through the entire season, clear frontrunner J Rome was named the best amateur in all of America, taking home a coveted recording contract with Hollywood Records.
Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines Covers Pink Floyd’s ‘Mother’
Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines made a special appearance at Ben Harper’s Los Angeles concert on June 30, joining the rocker onstage to perform the Pink Floyd classic ‘Mother.’