Cory Stromblad
Taylor Swift’s ‘Mean,’ ‘Back to December’ Get ‘The Voice’ Treatment
Taylor Swift‘s bluegrass-tinged ‘Mean’ received a complete rock makeover on ‘The Voice‘ last night (Oct. 29), as hopeful Joe Kirkland performed a cover of the breezy tune during the newly-revamped Knockout Round.
Toby Keith Says ‘Hell No’ to Attending the 2012 CMA Awards
Fans hoping to catch a performance by Toby Keith during the upcoming CMA Awards ceremony can think again. The often outspoken singer has given the long-standing country music establishment the proverbial middle finger, blatantly refusing to attend the event despite a nomination in the Music Video of the Year category for ‘Red Solo Cup.’
Scotty McCreery Plugs New Christmas Album With Festive QVC Performance
The holiday season came early on the set of QVC, as Scotty McCreery visited the popular home shopping network yesterday (Oct. 23) to promote ‘Christmas With Scotty McCreery,’ the former ‘American Idol’ winner’s first yuletide studio collection.
Carrie Underwood Admits a Love of Country Music’s Big Hair Tradition
Carrie Underwood has evolved from fresh-faced college co-ed to country music fashion maven since first bursting on the scene after winning ‘American Idol’ in 2005. Even with the pressure of adapting to the current trends in fashion, the gorgeous superstar believes that there is one tradition that will never go out of style: big hair.
Lee Brice Petitions for CMAs Votes With Hilarious Viral Campaign Videos
Has Lee Brice petitioned to include his name as a last minute addition to the upcoming Presidential election ballot? Well… not quite, but the ‘Hard to Love’ singer has released a series of hilarious campaign videos, which spoof typical political warfare tactics in an effort to sway voters of his own. The ‘Hard to Love’ singer is hoping that when deciding the fate of the New Artist trophy for the upcoming CMA Awards ceremony, industry reps will choose him.
George Strait on His Decision to Retire From Touring: ‘It Hasn’t Been Easy’
It’s been a trying week for country music fans since George Strait announced the Cowboy Rides Away Tour will be his last, but the singer has gone on the record to disprove any notion that he may be retiring from country music completely once he finishes up his road obligations in 2014. He says the choice to retire from the road wasn’t easy.
Grand Ole Opry to Celebrate 87th Birthday With Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins + More
The Grand Ole Opry is turning 87! In commemoration of one of music’s longest-running traditions, the iconic country club has tapped some of Music City’s elite to celebrate the momentous occasion for a two-day concert extravaganza.
Lady Antebellum Releasing Live Documentary-Style ‘Own the Night’ DVD
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a member of a Grammy Award-winning country music trio? Here’s your chance! Lady Antebellum has announced plans to release a live ‘Own the Night’ DVD, a mix of live concert videos and documentary footage (a la the popular television series ‘The Office’) to give fans an intimate glimpse of life on the road as one of the hottest touring acts in country music.
Kelly Clarkson Makes the Move to Nashville
Kelly Clarkson continues to inch closer to becoming a bona fide country music superstar, recently announcing plans to claim full-time residency in Nashville. Despite her allegiance to the Lone Star State, the current CMA Awards nominee has placed her Texas estate on the market, and is currently in the process of finding a home in Music City.
Keith Urban Officially Signs Off From ‘The Voice’ Australia
It’s been widely speculated that Keith Urban will join a completely overhauled version of ‘American Idol’ next season — and with official word that the Australian superstar has left the his home country’s version of ‘The Voice,’ there is more fuel to the fire that the ‘For You’ singer could likely become a reality television star stateside.
Carrie Underwood Spends Spare Time With Shelter Kittens
As a strong supporter of PETA and the National Humane Society of the United States, it’s become public knowledge that Carrie Underwood is an avid animal lover. Despite her hectic schedule juggling a blissful marriage and the demands of being a country music superstar, the ‘Blown Away’ singer found time over the weekend to make a very special visit to her hometown animal shelter in Checotah, Oklahoma.
LeAnn Rimes Sues for Invasion of Privacy
Just days after admitting herself into rehab for stress management, LeAnn Rimes has filed a lawsuit with the L.A. County Superior Court against Kimberly and Lexi Smiley, two women who allegedly recorded a conversation with Rimes in an effort to create a smear campaign against the singer.