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Darius Rucker

Radio.com Essentials: Darius Rucker Digs His Boots Deeper Into Country

“It’s not the twang that makes it country, it’s the lyrics,” Darius Rucker told Radio.com. “Country music for me is being able to tell a story.” Rucker knows this firsthand, as he grew up entrenched in country […]

2013/05/21

Dierks Bentley (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Stagecoach)

Dierks Bentley On New Album ‘Riser’: ‘There’s More Depth’

“I kinda threw the playbook away again,” said Dierks of his new album. “Just different songs, man, and it feels really fresh.”

2013/05/20

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Tim McGraw Talks Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift And Getting Older With ‘CBS This Morning’

Tim McGraw is not afraid of turning 50. Having just reached age 46 on May 1, the country star told CBS This Morning’s Gayle King in an interview today (May 17) that he’s even “looking forward” to that impending milestone. […]

2013/05/17

Cassadee Pope

‘Voice’ Winner Cassadee Pope Filming Reality Show About Budding Country Career

After winning the third season of The Voice, life has been a whirlwind for Cassadee Pope. She signed a record deal immediately with Republic Nashville, and soon she was writing music and hitting the road to promote new single […]

2013/05/17

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Carrie Underwood On Motherhood, Panic Attacks, And Being Awkward

Carrie Underwood says she’s just not ready to be a mother yet. In a recent interview that will be published in the June issue of Marie Claire, the the 30-year-old country star opened up about her life, […]

2013/05/16

Trace Adkins (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Stagecoach)

Thank Donald Trump For Trace Adkins’ New Album Of Love Songs

The biggest surprise about “Love Will…” is that it’s an entire album full of love songs. And for that, you can thank Donald Trump.

2013/05/15

Tim McGraw

Radio.com Essentials: Tim McGraw And His ‘Superstar Summer Night’

Plan to be in front of your TV set Sunday night, because that’s when CBS will air Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night, an all-star, two-hour concert extravaganza featuring some of the genre’s top artists all in one place. […]

2013/05/15

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King George: Thompson Square, Darius Rucker & More On George Strait’s Influence

George Strait is set to hit a record no artist has reached before. If his current single “Give It All We Got Tonight” makes it to No. 1 on the country charts, he’ll be the only […]

2013/05/14

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Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines Confesses: Country Music ‘Burned My Ears’

It’s a funny thing sometimes how quickly times–and musical tastes–can change. Take Natalie Maines, for instance. As lead vocalist for the 13-time GRAMMY-winning Dixie Chicks, she was once among the leading voices in country music, mainstream or […]

2013/05/10

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IMPACT: George Strait

In celebration of the release of his new album Love Is Everything–which hits stores Tuesday, May 14–George Strait is our Impact artist this week. Produced by Strait and Tony Brown, Love Is Everything is Strait’s 40th studio album. In an interview […]

2013/05/10

Lady Antebellum at Stagecoach (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Stagecoach)

Lady Antebellum Reveal Their ‘Golden’ Rules, Talk ‘Downtown’ Sound

Golden, the new album from Lady Antebellum, hit stores Tuesday (May 7). The trio (Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood) recently explained why they decided to step outside the box and how they found their new […]

2013/05/07

Kenny Chesney at the funeral service for George Jones

Kenny Chesney On ‘Father Figure’ George Jones’ Funeral: ‘It Was Hard’

The public funeral for George Jones took place Thursday, May 1, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, and considering the wealth of words, music and emotion that flowed freely and generously during the service, it […]

2013/05/03

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Three Things We Learned About Hunter Hayes From His ‘Esquire’ Interview

In a profile that runs in the May, 2013 issue of Esquire, Hunter Hayes reveals a few things about himself, his musical preferences, and his background. He also sits for a picture in a parking lot, playing guitar and wearing […]

2013/04/22

Lady Antebellum at Country Thunder (photo by Randall Tyree/KMLE Phoenix)

‘Downtown’ Takes Lady Antebellum On A Fast Ride To Number One

That didn’t take long. After Lady Antebellum released “Downtown” in late January, the song has now reached 500,000 downloads and topped the country singles charts. It’s the groups’s fastest-rising Number One single to date. Part of the […]

2013/04/16

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Brad Paisley On SNL Parody: ‘It Was Awesome’

What did Brad Paisley think of the Saturday Night Live parody of his and LL Cool J’s song “Accidental Racist” that aired this past weekend? Three words: “It was awesome.” In an interview this morning with Lisa Dent and Ramblin’ Ray of Chicago’s US99.5, […]

2013/04/16

Eric Church at Country Thunder (Photo credit: KMLE/Phoenix)

Eric Church Talks Live Shows, Live Album At Country Thunder

During his stop in Florence, Arizona this weekend for the four-day Country Thunder festival, ACM Album of the Year winner Eric Church took time to speak on his tour bus with Phoenix station KMLE about his show and his brand-new […]

2013/04/15

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Hunter Hayes Opens Up On Songwriting, Releases New Single ‘I Want Crazy’

Hunter Hayes is no stranger to writing about his feelings. His GRAMMY-nominated crossover hit single “Wanted” was a love letter to tell a girl how he felt about her. Now he’s back with “I Want Crazy,” a song he […]

2013/04/09

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Brad Paisley Calls ‘Accidental Racist’ One Of His ‘Proudest Moments As A Songwriter’

Brad Paisley’s new album Wheelhouse just hit stores today, and already one of the songs is causing controversy for its lyrics that attempt to address racial tensions in the South. Called “Accidental Racist,” the song appears aimed at helping to […]

2013/04/09

Brad Paisley Calls ‘Accidental Racist’ One Of His ‘Proudest Moments As A Songwriter’

Brad Paisley’s new album Wheelhouse just hit stores today, and already one of the songs is causing controversy for its lyrics that attempt to address racial tensions in the South. Called “Accidental Racist,” the song appears aimed at helping to […]

2013/04/09

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Kip Moore Kept A ‘Straightforward’ Approach On ‘Hey Pretty Girl’

Kip Moore’s poignant new single “Hey Pretty Girl” is climbing the charts, and for good reason. It’s a pleasant, low-key track that’s both honest and relatable. Moore sat down with Radio.com and explained how the song came together. […]

2013/04/08

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