Alanna Conaway
Dolly Parton Celebrates Gold-Selling Album ‘An Evening With … Dolly’
It’s hard to believe that Dolly Parton experienced a first in her career last week, so deep into the legendary singer’s success in country music. Friday morning (Aug. 10), Parton’s label — Dolly Records — earned its first gold-selling album for her Cracker Barrel double-disc, ‘An Evening With … Dolly.’ In addition to it being the first big-selling album for her record label, it was also the first
Jerrod Niemann Reveals ‘Free the Music’ Cover and Track Listing
Jerrod Niemann is helping his fans gear up for the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album. “Free the Music’ is set to hit stores in less than two months — October 2 — and this week, the singer revealed the album’s sexy cover and the track listing for the 12-song project.
Kip Moore Ready to ‘Bring the Heat’ to Eric Church’s Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour
If you were to ask Kip Moore about his 2012 at this point, he wouldn’t argue that it’s been the best year of his life and career. But it’s about to get a whole lot better this fall when he hits the road with Eric Church on his Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour, also featuring Justin Moore.
Jason Aldean Doesn’t Feel Pressured to Top ‘My Kinda Party’ Album With New Project
There is no question about it. Jason Aldean‘s ‘My Kinda Party’ album was a career record for the singer from Macon, Ga. Now, as he gears up for the release of his fifth studio album, Aldean says the pressure is on to outdo the ‘Party’ album, but he’s not about to let it phase him one bit.
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Upset by Controversial Policy at Oklahoma Animal Shelter
It’s no secret that Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are extreme animal lovers. So it was really no big surprise that when the famous couple found out about a controversial policy at the Tishomingo, Oklahoma Animal Shelter — a shelter which they donated — they were upset and eager to make changes.
The Cadillac Black to Join Dierks Bentley on End of Summer College Tour
Summer will round out nicely for the Cadillac Black, who have just signed on to open some shows for Dierks Bentley. Bentley’s Back to College Tour will have him — and TCB — hitting SEC campuses at the end of August.
The new dates mark the second time that the Cadillac Black has hit the road with Bentley, the first being the Country and Cold Cans Tour, which also had them opening for the Eli Young
Bucky Covington Reveals Album Cover and Track Listing for ‘Good Guys’
Bucky Covington fans have anxiously been counting down the days until the release of the singer’s sophomore album, ‘Good Guys,’ set to hit stores on Sept. 11. To give them a little something to hold them over, Covington has revealed the album cover artwork, as well as the list of which 12 tracks will complete the new project.
Zac Brown Shares What Legacy He Wants to Leave His Kids
Zac Brown is creating quite the musical legacy these days. The Zac Brown Band dominates the country singles chart with every release, and each of their three studio albums are currently in the Top 20 country albums chart.
Kellie Pickler Makes Cameo in Bucky Covington, Shooter Jennings ‘Drinking Side of Country’ Video
The new music video for Bucky Covington and Shooter Jennings‘ duet, ‘Drinking Side of Country,’ gives plenty of barn party scenes, cop chases, beer, beautiful girls and cameo appearances from the likes of country’s Kellie Pickler, X Games medalist Kenny Bartram and TNA wrestler Mickie James.
Randy Houser, ‘How Country Feels’ – Lyrics Uncovered
The day songwriters Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley and Vicky McGehee sat down to write Randy Houser‘s ‘How Country Feels’ lyrics, they knew the singer was looking for material, so it was their job to come up with the right words to fit his style. And that’s just what happened that day, as Houser dropped the song as his latest single.
Kelly Clarkson Feels Carrie Underwood Would Make Perfect ‘American Idol’ Judge
With the music world buzzing about who should fill in the shoes of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as judges on ‘American Idol,’ many stars are giving their two cents on their picks.
Sarah Buxton and Husband Expecting First Baby in December
Congratulations to singer-songwriter Sarah Buxton and her husband Tom Bukovac who revealed to Taste of Country that they are expecting a little bundle of joy in early December.