Billy Dukes

It takes a few listens to absorb the new sound Wynonna reveals on her new single 'Something You Can't Live Without.' The singer and 'Dancing With the Stars' competitor hasn't had a hit song in a decade, but comparing this to music from the 'What the World Needs Now Is Love' album would be like comparing Kelly Clarkson now to her 2003 self, but flip-flopped.

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Carrie Underwood took the top spot in last week's ToC Top 10 Video Countdown, but not by much. A number of high-profile videos gave 'Two Black Cadillacs' a run for No. 1, as did a few clips from country newcomers like the Henningsens. A new battle to determine the hottest video in country music begins right now. 

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Country music's hottest new music and camping festival just got even better. Four new artists have been added to an already star-studded lineup at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival. Craig Campbell, Parmalee, Rachel Farley and LoCash Cowboys will join headliners Willie Nelson and Lady Antebellum from June 13-15 at Hunter Mountain, N.Y.

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Eight country bands remain in the month-long tournament to find country music's best band of all time. March Bandness began with 16 country groups, and after Round 1, only the biggest names of the past 30 years remain. It's a mix of legendary hitmakers and current superstars that are relying on fans to push them into the final four. 

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Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry are returning home to Greeneville, Tenn. later this month to play songs from their new album 'Pioneer' for friends, family and fans. The Band Perry's free show on March 30 comes just three days before the release of the album on April 2. The show will also have a charitable purpose.

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Three very different types of videos battled for the top spot on the Taste of Country Video Top 10 this week. 'American Beautiful' is sweet and fresh for springtime. The new clip from family trio the Henningsens was No. 1 last week, but it was not enough for a Stephen King-inspired clip from Carrie Underwood. After four straight weeks at No. 2, 'Two Black Cadillacs' is the new No. 1.

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Thompson Square were going to give it one more shot and then move on to something else. The married duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson say they had one more showcase as a duo lined up, and if that didn't work out, well ... fans would never know hit songs like 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not' or 'If I Didn't Have You.' Fortunately that performance led to a deal with Stoney Creek Records.

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Tim McGraw concert tickets and an autographed Florida Georgia Line poster are amongst items country fans may be interested in when the Music for Newtown auction begins on March 25. Additionally, the Avett Brothers and Thomas Rhett have donated items to benefit the families of victims and first responders from the December tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

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Eric Gunderson of Love and Theft is a first-time father as his wife Emily gave birth to a baby boy on Sunday (March 10). Everyone is said to be doing well, but the couple won't be at peace at home anytime soon, as the new arrival was born two months early and is in the NICU.

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Fans of early albums from Shooter Jennings will appreciate the singer's return to center on 'The Other Life,' his sixth studio album, available for purchase as of March 12. Still far from mainstream, the collection of songs isn't quite as experimental as projects that followed 'Put the "O" Back in Country.'

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The themes found on 'Hush Hush' -- the new single from the Pistol Annies' anticipated sophomore album 'Annie Up' -- work within the portrait of the hard luck, rural America that the trio of women painted on 'Hell on Heels.' One recognizes a few characters, but one element is missing:

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Carrie Underwood turned 30 on Sunday (March 10), but she likes to say it's the one year anniversary of her 29th birthday. Age doesn't bother the 'Two Black Cadillacs' singer -- she just can't wrap her mind around being 30 quite yet. But that isn't going to keep the superstar from celebrating all week long. 

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