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Police Searching for Trespasser Who Abandoned Burning, Stolen SUV Near Garth Brooks’ Property
Police in Rogers County, Okla. are trying to determine if the man who left a burning vehicle near Garth Brooks‘ house knew he was trespassing on the singer’s property as he escaped. Despite a perimeter search following Thursday’s incident, the man has not been found.
The Dirt Drifters, ‘There She Goes’ – Song Review
The Dirt Drifters‘ rootsy new single ‘There She Goes’ immediately separates itself from the mainstream of country music without alienating or offending. The five piece band rely heavily on background vocals in a way no one has tried recently.
Eli Young Band Square Off Against Eli Young for Naming Rights
The Eli Young Band guys have often had to explain that there is no Eli Young in their band, their name is just a combination of two people’s last names — singer Mike Eli and guitarist James Young. When faced with a pizza delivery man who shared the moniker Eli Young, however, that justification didn’t hold up. In this funny new video, the foursome race the real Mr. Eli Young for naming rights.
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Kenny Chesney to Drop New Album in June
Within weeks of beginning the Brothers of the Sun Tour, Kenny Chesney will have a new album for sale in stores nationwide and at digital retailers. A press release confirms that the still-untitled project will be released on June 19, just 17 days after his first date with co-headliner Tim McGraw.
Miranda Lambert Breaks Down in Emotional New ‘Over You’ Video
It’d be best to have a few tissues handy before watching this new video for Miranda Lambert‘s current hit song, ‘Over You.’ The country singer hinted in a behind-the-scenes clip that her emotions were raw before and during the filming. A number of personal losses were still casting their shadow, and if the tears she sheds aren’t real, she should head to Hollywood.
Trace Adkins Tweets Picture of Bare Butt Before Surgery
Trace Adkins has taken control of his Twitter page and given fans — well, female fans — a treat with a picture of his barely-covered backside before he laid down to have some kidney stones removed. “@ Vanderbilt having kidney stones busted. No big deal,” Adkins posted with a barely suitable for work photo late Tuesday morning.
Craig Morgan, ‘This Ole Boy’ – Album Review
Craig Morgan‘s discography includes songs as wild and redneck as ‘Bonfire’ and ‘International Harvester,’ and as sobering as ‘Almost Home’ and ‘Tough.’ On his new album ‘This Ole Boy,’ the singer never reaches those extremes, turning in his most centered project to date.
Daily Roundup: Trace Adkins, Lauren Alaina + More
Trace Adkins lead an interesting day of country music headlines. Much like Carrie Underwood last week, the singer finally learned how to use Twitter, and his first posts were revealing… to say the least. Lauren Alaina also made a big announcement this afternoon, and Miranda Lambert took fans behind the scenes of the video for her new song ‘Over You.’
Blake Shelton Rounds Out His ‘The Voice’ Team With Country Singer Adley Stump and the Sultry Lex Land
The blind auditions came to a close during Monday night’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ as Blake Shelton added the final two members to Team Blake. The very nervous Lex Land and country newbie Adley Stump will join him when the battle rounds begin next week.
Daily Roundup: Taylor Swift, George Strait + More
The boy who Taylor Swift invited to the ACM Awards responded via video today. He’s fighting cancer and had invited Swift to prom last week. George Strait is also sick, but thankfully things don’t seem to be nearly as dire — although he did have to do something almost unheard of to his fans.
Daily Roundup: Carrie Underwood, Hank Williams Jr. + More
Fans are eagerly anticipating new music from Carrie Underwood, and the singer gave a taste — but just a taste — of what she’s been working on in a new video that leads today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup. Hank Williams Jr. also made news with information on his new album, as did Jason Aldean.
Rascal Flatts Given Humanitarian Award at 2012 Country Radio Seminar
As the annual Country Radio Seminar kicked off this morning in Nashville, Rascal Flatts were honored for their charitable efforts. The country trio received the 2012 Humanitarian Award during Wednesday’s opening session.