Country Music News

Who doesn’t love when their favorite singers cover a popular ’80s song? Last week, country duo Sugarland and singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles performed ‘Come On Eileen,’ as part of their show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Bareilles is currently touring with Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, who make up the bubbly country duo.

Jack Barlow, the voice behind ‘I Love Country Music’ and other hits, passed away on Friday after a lengthy struggle with an undisclosed illness. He was 87. A World War Two veteran, Barlow was a relative late bloomer in the music business. He was 40 when he finally moved to Nashville, where his distinctive baritone quickly scored him a record deal and a string of ’60s hits that included his signatu

The Eli Young Band got lucky when they added an obscure new tune to their set list.  Fan reaction was overwhellmingly positive, and that led to one of the band's biggest hits.  And as you can imagine, they're just fine with that.

It's not really that surprising of news to their many fans, but we find out that they've been engaged for YEARS.

Let's face it, this past year hasn't been one that Billy Ray Cyrus is going to look back on fondly.