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Picture of the Week: Carrie Underwood Splurges on New Music
It’s difficult to tell for sure, but it looks like Carrie Underwood chose Best Buy to purchase a copy of her new album ‘Blown Away’ on Tuesday. We wonder if they asked for her phone number or zip code as she checked out? Or to see some identification?
Skylar Laine Eliminated From ‘American Idol’
Just when judges were beginning to believe 18-year-old country cutie Skylar Laine could win ‘American Idol,’ viewers sent her home. The Brandon, Miss. native was eliminated on Thursday night, receiving the fewest votes of the remaining five contestants.
Daily Roundup: Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton + More
One particular Taylor Swift song seemed an obvious choice for a ‘Glee’ treatment, but until now it hasn’t been recognized. Find out which song it is and watch Blake Shelton‘s hilarious interview with Jay Leno in today’s Daily Roundup.
Top 40 Country Songs – May 2012
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This list of the Top 40 country songs for May 2012 is remarkable for how close it was near the top. Lee Brice, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and at least three other artists could make a reasonable claim that they have the top song this month
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Lee Brice, ‘Hard to Love’ – Song Review
The title track to Lee Brice‘s ‘Hard 2 Love’ album is of the same mood as the chart-topping lead single ‘Woman Like You.’ ‘Hard to Love’ protects none of the vulnerabilities and insecurities a man has in showing his lover how he feels.
Carrie Underwood, ‘Blown Away’ – Album Review
As expected, the cover of Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ album foreshadows the mood of the project’s 14 songs (eight co-written by Underwood). It stops short of tempestuous, but she spends more time looking back at the darkness than she does forward to sunny days.
Daily Roundup: Carrie Underwood, Eric Church + More
After angering fans and participants in reality television shows like ‘The Voice’ and ‘American Idol’ on Monday, Eric Church issued a press release in which he attempted to clarify his comments. He also apologized… sort of. Carrie Underwood didn’t seem to take notice of Church’s remarks, as she was too busy promoting her new album ‘Blown Away,’ which hit stores and iTunes today. Read our interview
Jimmy Wayne Jumps to Blake Shelton’s Defense in Eric Church Drama
The normally polite and proper country music community is beginning to take sides in the drama between Eric Church and Blake Shelton. Jimmy Wayne posted a long letter to fans at his Facebook page defending both Shelton and reality television shows like ‘The Voice’ and ‘American Idol.’
Carrie Underwood Dishes on New Song ‘Do You Think About Me’ – Exclusive Video
On her new album ‘Blown Away,’ Carrie Underwood spends time looking backward at relationships that have run their course. The mid-tempo, mandolin driven ‘Do You Think About Me’ is a nostalgic remembrance of a boyfriend that she no longer pines for, but certainly thinks about.
The Many Hats of Tim McGraw
Happy Birthday to Tim McGraw! The singer, who turns 45-years-old today (May 1), has proven to be a man of many talents over the last decade. Country artist, actor, father, cologne pitchman … McGraw wears many hats, figuratively and literally. To celebrate his big day, we’ve put together a gallery of all pf the best hats the ‘Back When’ singer has put on his head over the last decade. He’s proven t
Carrie Underwood Announces 2012 Blown Away Tour Dates
In addition to releasing her highly-anticipated studio album ‘Blown Away’ on Tuesday, Carrie Underwood announced a whopping 57 scheduled shows on her upcoming 2012 Blown Away Tour. Hunter Hayes will open dates across the country and Canada, with $1 from each ticket sold at North America shows benefiting Red Cross disaster relief.
Daily Roundup: Eric Church, Blake Shelton + More
Country music’s next big feud may have started, as Eric Church‘s comments about reality television and what some perceive as a slap to Blake Shelton have have left many fans taking sides. Read what the ‘Springsteen’ singer said and decide for yourself in today’s Taste of Country Roundup. Also, be sure to check out our review of Shelton’s new single, and find out the name of Jay DeMarcus’s new baby