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Rascal Flatts Release New Song ‘Hot in Here’ on iTunes
After releasing the title-track of their new album ‘Changed’ to iTunes last Tuesday, Rascal Flatts have revealed a new song. The trio put ‘Hot in Here’ up for sale this week, two weeks before the full album becomes available.
Kix Brooks Bursts a Vocal Cord, Ronnie Dunn to Fill In
Kix Brooks has had to pull out of a scheduled show in Jacksonville, Fla. after bursting a vocal cord. Upon hearing the news, his old duet partner Ronnie Dunn graciously stepped in to replace ‘New to This Town’ singer.
Dierks Bentley, ‘5-1-5-0′ – Song Review
Every summer Dierks Bentley seems to have a song perfectly suited for speeding down a back country highway with the windows down and the stereo up. His uptempo songs have a Tasmanian Devil feel to them. Like ‘Free and Easy’ and ‘Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do’ before that, ’5-1-5-0′ is three minutes of reckless energy.
Skylar Laine Is Fearless Singing ‘Shameless’ on ‘American Idol’
All three ‘American Idol‘ judges agreed that 18-year-old Skylar Laine got off to a rough start singing ‘Shameless’ by Billy Joel (later recorded and made popular by Garth Brooks). By the time the Mississippi-born singer reached the stage and the chorus however, it was as good as anybody’s performance on Wednesday night.
Daily Roundup: Sugarland, Kenny Chesney + More
The first ACM Awards were announced today and Kenny Chesney was amongst the country men called to pick up another trophy for his mantel. Sugarland is hoping to hear their name on April 1, but right now the duo has a bigger fight on their minds...
Blake Shelton Trims His ‘The Voice’ Team By Two, Cuts Country Singer Gwen Sebastian
It was difficult to see country singer Gwen Sebastian walking away from ‘The Voice‘ with tears in her eyes, but it would have been even tougher to watch her battle-round competitor walk away heartbroken. Erin Williett sang for her sick father and became the fifth singer on Team Blake to move to the live viewer -voted rounds, which begin next month.
Taylor Swift’s Cat Wants You to Vote for Her as 2012 ACM Entertainer of the Year
The polls are officially open for fans to decide which artist is worthy of the Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year awards, which will be handed out at the 2012 ACM award show in Las Vegas. Taylor Swift is leaving nothing to chance, filming a funny video as a way of convincing fans to vote. Actually, her new kitten Meredith does most of the smooth talking.
LeAnn Rimes Reveals Title of Her Forthcoming New Album
It’s been less than six months since LeAnn Rimes released ‘Lady & Gentleman,’ her 10th studio album, but the singer is already revealing details of her new project. During a Twitter exchange with Miranda Lambert, Rimes revealed that her next album will be called ‘Spitfire.’
Miranda Lambert vs. Jason Aldean – The Showdown
If Miranda Lambert‘s new song ‘Over You’ ends up in the Taste of Country Showdown Hall of Fame, there’s no doubt she’ll have earned it. The ballad has taken on hits from country superstars like Keith Urban and Rascal Flatts. Last week, the Texas born singer’s fans grabbed over 61 percent of the vote, making easy work of ‘Banjo.’
New Country Music Releases – April 2012
The new country music releases for April 2012 begin with a new album from Rascal Flatts, who will put out ‘Changed’ just two days after the ACM Awards on April 1. Their new song ‘Banjo’ is almost a Top 10 hit, and the trio has said the remaining songs are amongst the best of their career. It is sure to be a great summer on the band’s American Band Tour.
Taylor Swift’s New Song ‘Eyes Open’ From ‘The Hunger Games’ Hits the Web in Full
Taylor Swift‘s new song ‘Eyes Open’ from ‘The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 and Beyond’ soundtrack is now available online in its entirety, thanks to an early leak. See below to hear the cut of the just-released track, which we anticipate will fit the mood of the movie perfectly. ‘The Hunger Games’ hits theaters on March 23.
‘The Voice’ Hopeful RaeLynn Named Honorary Pistol Annie by Miranda Lambert
Blake Shelton‘s 17-year-old team member from the hit NBC show ‘The Voice’ appears to be getting some additional guidance from three of country music’s hottest talents, Miranda Lambert‘s Pistol Annies. RaeLynn snapped this photo for her Twitter page on Tuesday night.