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Lonestar Celebrate 20 Years With New Single, Album and Reunion Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:00:30 +0000

Multi-platinum country group Lonestar recently reunited for a 20th anniversary tour, and the band has announced the upcoming release of a new single, ‘The Countdown,’ as well as a new album from their classic lineup to go along with it. The reunited group — consisting of lead singer Richie McDonald, guitarist Michael Britt, drummer Keech [...]

Kenny Chesney to Drop New Album in June

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:51 +0000

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.

Taylor Swift Hopes to 'Evolve and Try New Things' on New Album

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:43 +0000

In many ways, Taylor Swift seems to have come into her own in the past two years. With the release of ‘Speak Now,’ she brought her own writing prowess and her own raw emotions to the table. Now, with a mature new look and riding the coattails of a very classy Grammy performance (and with two new Grammys to her name), the ‘Mean’ singer has officially established once and for all that she’s on the scene to stay. And this leaves fans wondering what approach she’ll take with her next record.

Rascal Flatts Reveal Album Title and Cover Art

Billy Dukes — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:29 +0000

Rascal Flatts have released new details about their forthcoming studio album, which is scheduled for release on April 3. The project will be called ‘Changed’ and it was recorded in Nashville. That’s a big change from how they cut 2010′s ‘Nothing Like This.’ The trio chose to hibernate in California while recording that album. “We [...]

Brad Paisley Working on New Album in 2012, Reflects on Tragedy That Scarred Him

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:37:02 +0000

Next year will be a big one for Brad Paisley. In a recent interview with USA Today, the CMT ‘Artists of the Year’ honoree revealed that in addition to his huge Camobunga! Tour, he’ll also be working on a new album. 2012 is slated to be a year of “intense creativity.”

Miranda Lambert Streams 'Mama's Broken Heart' from Her Upcoming Album, 'Four the Record'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:56:48 +0000

Miranda Lambert‘s latest single ‘Baggage Claim’ may not be finished climbing the country charts yet, but she isn’t waiting to give fans another taste of her upcoming album ‘Four the Record.’

Through a unique partnership with the makers of the popular iPhone app Hipstamatic, Lambert has debuted the full-length final version of ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ — the album track that, as she told concert audiences a few weeks ago, she hopes will follow ‘Baggage Claim’ into heavy rotation on radio playlists.

Taylor Swift 2012 Album Likely Inspired by Recent Heartbreak

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:55:52 +0000

A recent article in the New Yorker touches upon Taylor Swift‘s 2012 album and fuels a conversation that followers of the Taylor Swift Arm Lyrics list have been having since late May: Did someone break the singer’s heart over the summer, and if so, who was he?

LeAnn Rimes Discusses New Covers Album, 'Lady & Gentlemen' [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:50:26 +0000

LeAnn Rimes ends a four-year hiatus this week and returns to record store shelves with her 13th studio album, ‘Lady & Gentlemen.’ As with her platinum-selling self-titled release from 1999, ‘Gentlemen’ is a collection of covers — but this time around, she decided to give things a new twist.

The idea, as Rimes explained during a recent Taste of Country interview, was to put a feminine spin on songs written and/or made famous by men, including George Jones, John Anderson, John Conlee and Merle Haggard.

William Shatner Covers Queen, Black Sabbath and More on Star-Studded New Album, 'Seeking Major Tom'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:00:43 +0000

He’s definitely best known for his acting résumé, but William Shatner isn’t just the guy who played James T. Kirk, T.J. Hooker, and Denny Crane; he’s actually enjoyed a long, albeit sporadic and rather irony-drenched, recording career, releasing four albums (including a double live release) over the last 25 years.

As luck would have it, Shatner’s been back in the recording studio lately, and he’s ready to return with his latest audio offering.

New Big & Rich Album Is 'Inevitable,' Says John Rich

Jeff Giles — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:45:19 +0000

It’s been more than four years since Big & Rich released their last album, and the years since have seen both Big Kenny and John Rich start successful solo careers — but from all the fun they’ve been having on this year’s reunion tour, it’s obvious they missed making music together.

Seeing Big & Rich back on stage raises the natural question of whether or not they’ll return to the studio for another album, and fans who have been keeping their fingers crossed for new recordings from the hitmaking duo can rest easy because John Rich says he’s sure it’ll happen.

Josh Turner Promises 'Interesting Collaborations' on His Next Album

Jeff Giles — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:50:07 +0000

Next year, Josh Turner will celebrate his first decade in country music, and he’ll do it with millions of albums sold, nine top 40 singles, a pile of CMA and Grammy Awards nominations, and membership in the Grand Ole Opry.

That’s not a bad way to spend 10 years doing what you love — and Turner won’t start resting on his laurels now. In fact, he’s already deep into his next album.

Carrie Underwood Says She's Halfway Finished with Her Next Album [AUDIO]

Jeff Giles — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:53:28 +0000

She scored a number one duet with Brad Paisley this year, but it’s been a little while since Carrie Underwood released any new music on her ow. After all, her last album, ‘Play On,’ came out way back in 2009.

Her fans shouldn’t have to wait too much longer to hear more from her, though. She revealed during a call to Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Thursday that she’s hard at work on her next record.

Lauren Alaina Reveals 'Wildflower' Album Artwork

Jeff Giles — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:24:21 +0000

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With a little over a month to go before she releases her first album, ‘American Idol’ runner-up Lauren Alaina sounds like she’s bursting at the seams with excitement, eager for the world to hear the fruits of her labor in the studio.

She can’t share the music with everyone just yet, but she did give her fans a glimpse of the album. In an email that went out this week, Alaina revealed the artwork for her debut, titled ‘Wildflower.’

Lady Antebellum Preview Two More 'Own the Night' Tracks, 'Love I've Found in You' and 'Friday Night' [VIDEOS]

Jeff Giles — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:58:57 +0000

Have you forgotten that Lady Antebellum‘s new album, ‘Own the Night,’ is scheduled to come out next week?

Yeah, we didn’t think so. But just in case you had — or you were looking for a couple more sneak peeks at one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year — the band has posted two more clips of songs from the album.

Taylor Swift Reveals What She Likes About Songwriting, Teases New Album Details

Jeff Giles — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:56:18 +0000

It’s an old maxim that you should write what you know, and Taylor Swift has taken those words to heart, earning a reputation as a songwriter who leans heavily on the events of her own life — particularly her love life — as grist for her music.

Of course, it isn’t as easy as just coming up with a few rhymes about some boy she likes — and during a recent YouTube chat, Swift delved into some of her songwriting methods, as well as dishing a little about what fans can expect to hear from her next album.

Faith Hill Returns to 'Sunday Night Football,' Continues Work on New Album

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:17:15 +0000

She still has a ways to go before she matches the level of sports theme longevity enjoyed by Hank Williams, Jr., but when ‘Sunday Night Football’ returns on September 11, Faith Hill will be back, too.

Hill, returning for her fifth year with the show, has recorded a new version of the theme song, ‘Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,’ which sets football-themed lyrics to Joan Jett’s ‘I Hate Myself for Loving You.’

Lady Antebellum Debuts Two New Songs from 'Own the Night' Album [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:25:57 +0000

Two weeks can seem like an eternity when you’re waiting for something you really want — and Lady Antebellum fans are feeling it right now, counting down the days until the September 13 release of the band’s highly anticipated third album, ‘Own the Night.’

But if you’ve been impatiently marking down the days, we’ve got some good news — and a pair of new songs for you to enjoy.

Will Scotty McCreery Cover Keith Urban on His New Album, 'Clear as Day?'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:26:33 +0000

Scotty McCreery fans still have a little over a month to wait until the ‘American Idol’ winner graces store shelves with his debut album, ‘Clear as Day.’ But in the meantime, he’s on the road with this year’s ‘AI’ tour — and sharing a few tidbits about what we can expect to hear from the finished product.

And as it turns out, he might end up having at least one famous guest.

Sunny Sweeney Reveals Why She Got 'Personal' on Her New Album, 'Concrete'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Her name might suggest sweetness and light, but country sensation Sunny Sweeney probably has a little more in common with the title of her new album, ‘Concrete’ — she’s tough, unyielding, and not someone you’d want to go up against.

But that isn’t to say she doesn’t have anything in common with her namesake. With one top 10 single under her belt — and another on the way — she’s certainly hot.

Martina McBride Reveals Track Listing for Upcoming Album, 'Eleven'

Jeff Giles — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:38:14 +0000

Let’s say you’re a country superstar, and you’re about to release your 11th album. It contains eleven songs, and it’s coming out on October 11. What do you call it? For Martina McBride, the answer was obvious. The multiplatinum-selling singer/songwriter has released the track listing for ‘Eleven,’ her Universal Republic debut. The lead single, ‘Teenage [...]