Sandra Boynton Releasing Debut Country Album
Warner Music Nashville Bestselling children's author, songwriter and music producer Sandra Boynton has announced the release of her first country music album, 'Frog Trouble.' The record features guest...
View ArticleAlison Krauss & Union Station’s ‘Paper Airplane’ Debuts at No. 1
Alison Krauss and Union Station have flown into the top spot on Billboard's Country Albums chart with the No. 1 debut of their latest album, 'Paper Airplane.' The disc also scores the No. 3 spot on the...
View ArticleTop 10 Country Songs That Aren’t Singles … Yet (May 2011)
Artists and their record labels work hard to decide which songs on an album are the best fit for country radio. But sometimes the best tracks are overlooked! In our not-so-humble opinion, these are the...
View ArticleAlison Krauss & Union Station Rework ‘Simpsons’ Theme Song
She's Grammy's golden girl, with a record 27 wins to her credit, but Alison Krauss may be feeling a bit more yellow these days! As part of the celebration of the upcoming 500th episode of the...
View ArticleAlison Krauss, Eagles to Receive Berklee College of Music Honorary Degrees
Singer-musician-producer Alison Krauss and rock-country supergroup Eagles are the latest musicians who will have honorary doctor of music degrees bestowed upon them by Boston's prestigious Berklee...
View ArticleCharlie Louvin Documentary Celebrates Singer’s Legacy
Ira and Charlie Louvin, who performed together as the Louvin Brothers in the '50s and '60s, became one of country music's most heralded duos. From the late Gram Parsons to George Jones and the rock...
View ArticleDolly Parton’s ‘Coat of Many Colors’ Added to Library of Congress National...
Harry Herd, WireImage Dolly Parton's autobiographical 1971 hit, "Coat of Many Colors" is one of 25 recordings added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry for 2011,...
View ArticleBluegrass Award Nominations Led by IIIrd Tyme Out, Alison Krauss & Union Station
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out topped the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)'s awards nominees this year with nine nods, among them Entertainer of the Year. They are followed by...
View Article‘Malibu Country': Dave Stewart Teams With Reba to Make Sweet Dreams Reality
WireImage When you think about the idea of putting Reba McEntire, one of Nashville's most iconic singers who also acts, in "Malibu Country," a new TV sitcom that explores infidelity, divorce and the...
View ArticleGrammys 2013: Country Performances in Short Supply?
Country music has been an integral part of the Grammy Awards since the first trophies were presented in 1959, although the first country Grammy was actually awarded to folk group the Kingston Trio for...
View ArticleSandra Boynton Releasing Debut Country Album
Warner Music Nashville Bestselling children's author, songwriter and music producer Sandra Boynton has announced the release of her first country music album, 'Frog Trouble.' The record features guest...
View ArticleDierks Bentley ‘Fesses Up to Drunken Texting
We all know the hazards of "drunk dialing," but what about texting after you've enjoyed a few cocktails? Dierks Bentley found out the dangers when he sent a text message to one of his musical idols,...
View ArticleAlison Krauss, Big Kenny Lend Voices for Haiti Relief Efforts
Alison Krauss and Big Kenny are the latest country stars lending their talents to help the victims of Haiti, suffering from that country's devastating earthquake on January 12. Benefiting Compassion...
View ArticleZac Brown Band, Alison Krauss to ‘Hangout’ on the Beach
The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival has announced its 2010 lineup, which features the Zac Brown Band, Alison Krauss and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ben Harper and...
View ArticleLee Ann Womack Declared ‘Sexiest Singer’ by Singing Legend
Alison Krauss is undoubtedly the favorite singer of countless country music fans. But now the multiple Grammy winner is revealing which artists top her own list. "My current favorite female...
View ArticleRounder Records Purchased by Concord Music Group
Hot on the heels of the announcement that Lyric Street Records is closing its doors and Sony Music Chairman Joe Galante stepping down, another established label has been purchased in a move that sends...
View Article‘Glee’ Cast Adds Songwriter Paul Overstreet’s Son, Chord
The mega-popular musical TV series 'Glee' will have a Nashville connection when the show returns in the fall. One of the show's new cast members will be Chord Overstreet, the son of CMA, ACM and...
View ArticleRobert Plant Rediscovers His ‘Joy,’ Thanks to Alison Krauss
Although he and Alison Krauss won five Grammys for their album 'Raising Sand,' many speculated that Robert Plant, best known as the front man for Led Zeppelin, would return to his rock roots. Yet his...
View ArticleDierks Bentley ‘Elated’ Over CMA Recognition
Dierks Bentley admits he was a bit surprised by the reaction he has received for his new bluegrass-tinged album, 'Up on the Ridge,' especially with the three CMA nominations he garnered, including one...
View ArticleRobert Plant Finds ‘Joy’ in Musical Kinship
Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has become something of an Americana fixture, thanks to his multi-award-winning album, 'Raising Sand,' recorded with Alison Krauss and the tour which followed,...
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