Cory Stromblad
Taylor Swift Is the Most Powerful Country Artist, According to Forbes’ Celebrity 100
When it comes to country music, it’s Taylor Swift‘s world and we’re all just living in it — according to Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list. The 22-year-old music mogul placed No. 11 on the exclusive countdown, making her the highest-ranked country musician.
Doug Dillard, Legendary Banjo Player, Dead at 75
Doug Dillard, an accomplished banjo player who gained notoriety with his appearances on the ‘The Andy Griffth Show,’ passed away last night (May 16) after a trip to a Nashville emergency room, according to the Boot. The IBMA’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame member was 75-years-old.
Lady Antebellum Raise $285K to Help Rebuild Henryville
“This event started as an idea we had in the studio last year to crash someone’s prom,” says Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott (quote via the Green Room PR). “We had no idea at the time it would fill such a need. We are amazed by the support we’ve gotten from our fans, sponsors and the press. This is one of the proudest moments of our career!”
Gloriana Set to Perform in Upcoming ‘The Bachelorette’ Episode
Like we told you earlier this year, rising country trio Gloriana will perform their latest hit, ‘(Kissed You) Good Night’ on the May 21 episode of the hit reality show, ‘The Bachelorette.’ The band is set to serenade the newest Bachelorette Emily Maynard and her love-driven hopefuls during a unique one-on-one date segment.
Alan Jackson Reveals Track Listing for ‘Thirty Miles West’
With the release of Alan Jackson’s long-awaited ‘Thirty Miles West’ just weeks way, the country superstar has divulged the official track listing for the 13-track album. The project, Jackson’s first under his own label Alan Country Records, in partnership with EMI Nashville, may be his 17th studio attempt, but the Georgia native admits he is still able to create a relevant album title that referen
Lady Antebellum Head to Indiana to Rebuild Henryville High School
In March, Lady Antebellum announced the tornado-ravaged Henryville High School in Henryville, Ind. as the lucky winners in the band’s Own the Night Prom Contest. Holding true to their word, the superstar trio heads to the Midwest today (May 16) to play a private concert for the students who are still trying to piece together a somewhat normal high school experience.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Mean’ Gets the ‘Glee’ Treatment in New Video
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hear Taylor Swift‘s ‘Mean’ performed from a male prospective? Thanks to a gender-bending performance of the No. 1 country song on last night’s (May 15) episode of ‘Glee,’ fans are now truly able to appreciate the tune from both sides of the spectrum.
‘Malibu Country’ Trailer Gives First Look at Reba McEntire’s New Comedy Series
Following a successful television run with her self-titled sitcom ‘Reba,’ Reba McEntire is getting another crack at the small screen. The singer-turned-actress’ new series, ‘Malibu Country,’ has been picked up by ABC, after a pilot episode was given the greenlight earlier this year. Now, the first official trailer for the series has been released.
Taylor Swift Teams Up With Ed Sheeran for New Album
It certainly looks as though Taylor Swift‘s next studio album will be full of surprises! In what seems like an unlikely pairing, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took to his official Twitter account yesterday to tells fans he is indeed working with the country starlet on her highly-anticipated fourth album.
Jake Owen Insists Arrest Was a ‘Huge Misunderstanding’
It’s been quite the month for Jake Owen! Just two days before getting married beachside in his hometown of Vero Beach, Fla., the ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night’ singer found himself in some serious hot water after entering a local Steak ‘n Shake restaurant wearing a mask over his face. Although the night ended with Owen in handcuffs, the singer adamantly denies doing anything wrong.
Has Brantley Gilbert Influenced the Most Popular Baby Names?
Has rising country star Brantley Gilbert sparked a national craze? According to the Social Security Administration, as reported by the ‘Today Show‘ and ABCnews.com, the singer’s first name, Brantley, has skyrocketed from from No. 736 to No. 320 on the list of the most popular baby names, leading many to believe Gilbert has single-handedly started a baby boom revolution.
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher to Appear Together on ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’
Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher will discuss their blissful marriage together for the first time during a segment for ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter,’ television mogul Oprah Winfrey’s newest show. Winfrey traveled all the way to Nashville, Tenn. to speak with the happy couple.