DougDillard.net / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Daily Roundup: Country Stars Mourn the Death of Two Music Icons + More
Today was a sad day for the music world. One country music inspiration and legendary banjo player passed at the age of 75. Fans also learned of the death of the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. And while Summer’s death was less directly related to the country music world, it was no less a reason to mourn — especially for Dolly Parton. Get those stories and more in today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images New Songs on the Radio – May 2012
Forget the old saying “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s obvious that those gloomy spring downpours have a much brighter outcome — a flood of new songs on the radio for May 2012.
Ethan Miller/ John Shearer, Getty Images Daily Roundup: Brad Paisley, New Country Babies + More
Are country artists trying to produce the next generation of music stars? It sure seems like it, what with all of the new babies arriving — and new babies on the way — in 2012. Find out who is expecting baby No. 3, as well as who adopted a second little one, in today’s Taste of Country Roundup. Oh, and don’t forget to catch Brad Paisley as a cartoon on ‘South Park’!
NBC RaeLynn Declares ‘She’s Country’ With Growly Jason Aldean Cover on ‘The Voice’
She may be the youngest contender, but RaeLynn proved she’s a leader — with sex appeal beyond her years — on Monday’s live quarterfinals episode of ‘The Voice.’ The 17-year-old country born and bred hopeful kicked things off for Team Blake Shelton, packing a punch with a female version of Jason Aldean‘s ‘She’s Country.’
Adley Stump Facebook Adley Stump Impresses Blake Shelton With Carrie Underwood’s ‘Last Name’ on ‘The Voice’
It’s obvious from her blind audition performance that Adley Stump has country music in her blood. Now, the Tulsa, Okla. native has a home on NBC’s ‘The Voice‘ — thanks to her grizzly rendition of Carrie Underwood’s ‘Last Name’ that got both Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera spinning in their chairs… Literally.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images New Country Music Releases – March 2012
As it begins to heat up outside and the snow and ice turn to green grass and fresh blooms, artists will churn out new country music releases for March 2012 faster than you can say “bring on spring break!”
Grammy.com 2012 Grammy Awards Winners – Full List
The 2012 Grammy Awards, like every year prior, were held to pay tribute to accredited artists of all genres at what is considered music’s biggest night. Country music wasn’t left out in the cold, of course, and many big names came out to Los Angeles on Feb. 12 to represent with big belt buckles, big hair and big voices.
George Strait Gets a New Puppy
It seems George Strait has a new bunkmate on his tour bus. KNIX 102.5 in Phoenix reports that the king of country has adopted a new family member: a Golden Retriever puppy.
Michael Loccisano / Rick Diamond / Frazer Harrison, Getty Images 2012 ACM Awards Nominees Announced
The Academy of Country Music took a different approach to naming the nominations for the 2012 ACM Awards, inciting a first-time digital press conference via their Facebook page, as opposed to simply posting a list of hopefuls. With help from folks like Reba McEntire, Lionel Richie, Nancy O’Dell of ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and more, the red carpet was rolled out for this year’s event.
Twitter Gloriana Embrace Romance in New ‘(Kiss You) Goodnight’ Video
Much like Lady Antebellum did with ‘Just a Kiss,’ Gloriana are singing the importance of a first kiss in their new single and video, ‘(Kiss You) Goodnight.’
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert to Duet at the 2012 Super Bowl
As if you needed another reason to grab a bag of chips and tune into the Super Bowl, it was just announced that country music’s hottest couple Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert will be opening up the big game with a duet performance, making the game of the year even more worthwhile for country music fans.
Rick Diamond (3), Getty Images Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley + More Headed to 2012 Houston Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is already the largest exhibition of its kind in the world, but the 2012 event is shaping up to be the biggest yet. On Monday, the HLSR committee announced the 22 acts that will entertain more than two million folks over the span of a month, and the lineup includes many of country’s hottest acts, including Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan and more.
First Sign of Liquor Coming to Grocery Stores May 18, 2012
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The Morning Bull Pen Will Announce the Selah Parade. May 18, 2012
Taylor Swift Shares Creative 'Eyes Open' Lyric Video May 18, 2012
