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Jake Owen Wasn’t Planning to Get Married
Just two weeks before Jake Owen proposed to now-wife Lacey Buchanan, he said marriage was not on his radar. Owen co-hosted the syndicated radio show Country Countdown USA at the end of March and told host Lon Helton that while Buchanan would be the one he would marry if he was going to be married, she shouldn’t expect a ring anytime soon.
Rodney Atkins, ‘Just Wanna Rock N’ Roll’ – Song Review
Much like he did with ‘Take a Back Road’ in 2011, Rodney Atkins has released a song you’ll struggle to keep from singing along with by summer’s end. ‘Just Wanna Rock N’ Roll’ is carefree fun that showcases the singer as a cool breeze on a dog’s-breath-hot summer day.
Country Stars and Their Moms
There are dozens (if not hundreds) of country songs about moms, and many country singers are even mothers themselves. For this reason, the Mother’s Day holiday is sure to be one that is surely not going to be overlooked on any humble artist’s calendar. Take a look at the women who helped shape the ladies and gents of country music — the ones that give us so much wonderful music year after year — i
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Country Music Fans
Don’t look now, but Mother’s Day 2012 is on Sunday. Sure, there are the typical gifts — flowers, a nice dinner, a sweet card — but aren’t those a little boring and overdone? This year, try personalizing a gift to hit Mom’s country music tastes. This list of gift ideas for Mother’s Day includes 10 things she’ll absolutely love to own, which means you’ll be on her good side for at least another mont
Daily Roundup: Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert + More
Taylor Swift got another invitation to a high schooler’s prom. In an emotional video, a 19-year-old with a rare disease asks her out. Read about it and watch the video in today’s Daily Roundup. Also, find out what big news Miranda Lambert got this week, and which country artist is sounding off about North Carolina’s passing of Amendment 1.
Jermaine Paul From Team Blake Shelton Wins Season Two of ‘The Voice’
Before Carson Daly began ticking off the results of the second season of ‘The Voice,’ he told Jermaine Paul that “You are not a background singer anymore.” Of course the longtime Alicia Keys vocalist had proven himself as a featured act before being announced the winner on Tuesday night but, his win vindicated a career’s worth of hard work and sacrifice.
Lady Antebellum Debut New Single ‘Wanted You More’ During ‘The Voice’ Finale
Lady Antebellum took the Hollywood stage on ‘The Voice’ Tuesday night, and left to a standing ovation from the live studio audience after singing their new single ‘Wanted You More.’ The power-ballad featured Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley dramatically pleading with each other in a way their loyal fans have become familiar with.
Tyler Farr, ‘Hot Mess (Acoustic)’ – Video Premiere
Country newcomer Tyler Farr is having fun watching his debut single ‘Hot Mess‘ climb the country charts. The laid-back song about a girl that has it all together on the surface has found a place in the hearts of fans nationwide, and now the singer has released a new acoustic version of the song — with video. Watch Farr sing along in this clip, which is a Taste of Country exclusive premiere.
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‘The Voice’ Finalist Jermaine Paul Tackles ‘God Gave Me You,’ Sings ‘Soul Man’ With Blake Shelton
No matter what the outcome of ‘The Voice’ season finale on Tuesday night, Jermaine Paul has left a strong impression on the show’s coaches — and perhaps more importantly, television viewers at home. The longtime Alicia Keys backup singer made his case to be crowned champion with three superb performances, including a duet of ‘Soul Man’ with Blake Shelton.
George Lindsey, TV’s ‘Goober,’ Dead at 83: Reba McEntire Offers Condolences
The death of actor George Lindsey was sad news for followers of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and ‘Hee Haw’ over the weekend. And among those fans were country stars like Reba McEntire, who expressed her heavy heart in a Twitter post on Sunday night.
Jake Owen Marries Lacey Buchanan in Sunrise Ceremony
Jake Owen married his fiancee, Lacey Buchanan, on Monday morning (May 7) in a sunrise ceremony in his hometown of Vero Beach, Fla. He announced the nuptials via Twitter, writing “A best friend for life. I now have a wifey … my face hurts from smiling. What a wonderful way to start the rest of my life.”
Taste of Country’s Carrie Underwood Contest Winner Announced
Don’t look for Elizabeth Griffin of Valparaiso, Ind. later this month. The Carrie Underwood superfan will be busy taking in all the fun at the Bayou Country Superfest in Baton Rouge, La. on May 26 and 27, because she’s the winner of the Taste of Country flyaway, courtesy of Sony Nashville!