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Camp Leatherneck Wants Jason Aldean [VIDEO]

egrant — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:42:06 +0000

Okay, hold up! What? According to Cpl Carlton Kohler, the Marines love Jason Aldean so much, they are trying to get the singer to perform in Afghanistan. How? They have started a Facebook campaign to help spread the word.

Fewer of Country Music's Females Successful on Regular Basis

Dave Spencer — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:06:29 +0000

Miranda Lambert is, arguably, the hottest female in country music right now. Taylor Swift wore that crown recently and sits right behind Miranda. And, as soon as the next new Carrie Underwood single is released, it will likely march right up the charts in short order as well. But after Miranda, Taylor, and Carrie, the list of female country solo artists who achieve top ten success on a regular basis kind of ends.

Newcomer Corey Wagar Brings Live Country to WBKR Studios

Dave Spencer — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:02:42 +0000

I'm a sucker for a live performer. I love it when new artists hit the road for radio tours and put WBKR on their lists of stops. This past Thursday, we had the great pleasure of welcoming brand new country artist Corey Wagar. She brought Ora the Photographer, Gordon the Guitarist, and her awesome vocal talent. And we were ready to jam!

Maybe Country Stardom Can Begin in Your Own Living Room [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:36:51 +0000

We've had a number of new artists visit the WBKR studios over the years. And we have a number of local artists with amazing talent who have either visited or performed in the various talent competitions that I've had the good fortune to judge. And I tell them all the same thing, "You have to be in Nashville." Now, most of the travelling musicians who stop by are ahead of me; they all have record deals of some form or another. But there are those in the area who don't. And they have a great advantage over so many just like them who don't live nearly as close to Music City as they do. But times have changed. And maybe an aspiring country star doesn't have to do anything more than walk into the next room.

Blast from the Past Weekend Reminds Us That Pop Can Go Country and Country Can Go Pop [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:05:56 +0000

Here we are in the middle of the Blast from the Past Weekend. And that's absolutely the perfect name for it--judging from Facebook comments, we've all been having a blast listening to this great classic country music. And, hopefully, it's allowed us to reminisce, get a little nostalgic, remember some great moments in country music history. That's already happened for me a number of times. In one, I think, 4 hour period yesterday, I heard a Charlie Rich song and a John Denver song. And, boy, do those late, great musicians ever have a storied past!

Shania Twain's New Show is a Hit!

Emily Carter — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:33:04 +0000

“Why Not? With Shania Twain” is making viewers and Oprah Winfrey very happy. The show debuted last week on OWN Oprah’s television network and had the highest ratings for the network since its debut. I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about the show and noticed several entertainment stories which give the show a thumbs up. [...]

Sara Evans to Perform A Little Bit Stronger On Tonight Show

Emily Carter — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:11:34 +0000

Sara Evans got a standing ovation for her perfromance at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards a week ago and now shes taking it to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Look out for Sara and Texas native and George Strait fan Jamie Foxx tonight at 10:35/ 11:35 Central time. I saw an interview with [...]

Garth Brooks Among Those Auctioning Items to Benefit Victims of Japan Earthquake

Emily Carter — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:48:35 +0000

Help is still needed and many of Country musics’ elite are answering the call. According to “EMI Family for Japan” Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, and many more of your favorite stars are donating various collectible items to benefit those affected by the devastating March quake. The items are being offered on a special [...]

Taylor Swift on Leno Tonight!

Emily Carter — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:15:57 +0000

Taylor Swift will be talking ACM Entertainer of the Year on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this evening. She joined the ranks of Country legends like Loretta Lynn and recurrent ACM host Reba McIntire who have taken home the award in past years. But don’t let me go on about it Taylor will have much more [...]

Reba: Master Of Media

Emily Carter — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:00:05 +0000

Reba is doing just fine with a new show set to debut on CMT Televsion at the end of the month and a new video being shot this week!

Getty Images 1 month agoLAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 06: Singer Reba McEntire performs onstage during the American Country Awards 2010.

"Now That's What I Call Love" Compilation Adds A Little Country Love To The Play List

Emily Carter — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:53:54 +0000

Love may not come easy for Taylor Swift but that doesn’t keep her from writing and performing songs about the heart. In fact, it probably helps. By: Charley Gallay Collection: Getty Images Entertainment Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Lonestar are set to round out the Country end of a majority pop and rock edition of the [...]

Columbia Records Will Release A Treasure Trove of Cash

Emily Carter — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:46:36 +0000

The man in black will sadly never return to the stage but his live recordings and studio bootlegs will journey on in the form of a new box set to be released February of 2011 according to That Nashville Sound. The release will come just four days ahead of the 79th anniversary of the birth of the "Man In Black" Columbia records will release "Bootlegs 2: From Memphis to Hollywood" on February 22nd.

3 to 1 with a Bullet

Dave Spencer — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:09:39 +0000

It doesn’t happen very often, but the #1 country song of 2010 never even hit #1 on a country chart. Lee Brice’s “Love Like Crazy” debuted on the country singles chart in late summer of 2009 and 55 weeks later it was peaking at #3. Congratulations to Lee for having both the biggest hit of the [...]

Staind's Lewis Goes Country

Moon Mullins — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:16:49 +0000

Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images Aaron Lewis, Lead singer of rock stalwarts Staind, can now add Country star to his belt. Lewis’ new album hasn’t even been released but it is racking up some impressive numbers. According to Gibson.com: With 20,000 downloads in its first week, the song debuted at #9 on the Billboard Country [...]

Lady Antebellum Nominated For Six Grammy's

Emily Carter — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:29:08 +0000

Lady Antebellum has had an incredible year with numerous awards and nominations and it looks like 2011 will be no different. This country trio powerhouse is nominated for six Grammy’s for their 2010 album “Need You Now” including the big three: album of the year, record of the year, and song of the year. The [...]

A Little Taste Of Country

brad.bruner — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:49:16 +0000

There's now a new destination for country music news called Taste of Country. The site officially launched today, offering the latest news and country songs. Plus, you'll find the hottest country music pictures, music videos, song lyrics and tour information.