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Refugio County Jamboree Tonight

Joe Bob — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:05:12 +0000

The ‘Refugio County Jamboree’ is this tonight from 7:30pm to 10pm at the Refugio County Community Center, 305 Swift St. in Refugio. Tickets are only $5 per person. Featured performers are Sydney Maguire of Beeville, Kim Green of Nordheim, Ronnie Murray of Mathis, Harvey Bailey of Victoria and the Jamobree Band. Sandwiches, desserts, freshly cooked hamburgers, and [...]

The CMA Announces 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:04 +0000

The Country Music Association unveiled the names of this year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees at a press conference held in the Hall’s rotunda. Two legendary artists, and a legendary songwriter/producer will soon have their plaques on the walls of that same rotunda, joining the ranks of Country music royalty. This year’s inductees are: [...]

Gordon Stoker–Tenor Singer with The Jordanaires–Passes at 88

Skeeter Nash — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:27:59 +0000

Gordon Stoker, tenor singer for Country Music Hall of Fame vocal group the Jordanaires, died Wednesday morning, March 27, 2013, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. He was 88.

The Jordanaires’ harmonies can be heard on some of the most famous recordings from the 1960s and early ‘70s, particularly the Elvis Presley classics “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” and “It’s Now or Never.”

March 28th In Country Music History

Skeeter Nash — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:55:27 +0000

1975: Dolly Parton racked up her fifth number one hit with "The Bargain Store." The song's success was considered a surprise because some radio stations refused to play it. They felt the lyrics -- "the bargain store is open, come inside"—were a little too “suggestive!"

1980: Tom T. Hall rejoined the Grand Ole Opry.

1993: Willie Nelson performed a benefit concert in Hillsboro, Texas to raise money for the restoration of Hill County Courthouse, which had been destroyed by fire.

Port Lavaca Country Opry Show Tonight

Joe Bob — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:33:58 +0000

The Country Opry Show is tonight at 7pm at 2104 W. Austin St.in Port Lavaca. Admission to the show is only $5.Tonights music features Darrell and Cathy Higginson, Joanne Hickman, Bill Dragoo, Carol Jasek, Casey Leeann and the Opry Band. Come enjoy the music and fun with your friends and neighbors. For more information contact Sterling Griffith at 361-552-9347 [...]

Eric Church Defines 'True Love'

Christina Vinson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:11:16 +0000

Move over, Cupid. Country crooner Eric Church defines true love in a way that puts an arrow through all the lace and swooning, and really gets down to the heart of the matter. So, what is true love to the ‘Like Jesus Does’ singer? He says his wife, Katherine, displays what love is all about. “True [...]

Gary Allan, 'Pieces' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:07:09 +0000

If Gary Allan‘s chart-topper ‘Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)’ was optimistic, his follow-up single ‘Pieces’ is downright plucky. The uptempo country-rocker may be the most contented single he’s ever released. It’s also his most predictable single. Allan has always lived on an edge and slowly built a very large, loyal fanbase with songs of [...]

Alabama Announce 40th Anniversary Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:28:53 +0000

The members of the country supergroup Alabama have announced a tour to celebrate their 40 years in the country music business. The Back to the Bowery Tour will kick off on April 5 in South Carolina and run through Oct. 12 before wrapping up in Oklahoma. The tour commemorates the 40th anniversary of Alabama’s very [...]

Ray Price's Cancer Is in Remission

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:43:07 +0000

Legendary country star Ray Price has been battling pancreatic cancer, but there’s good news for the veteran entertainer. The 87-year-old singer has announced that his cancer is in remission, and he will be undergoing physical therapy as the next phase of his treatment. Price — who decades-long career includes hits like ‘For the Good Times,’ [...]

Natalie Maines Says Returning to Country Music Would Be 'Like Going Back to Your Abusive Husband'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:20:46 +0000

Dixie Chicks star Natalie Maines has never been one to stand quietly in the corner and keep her opinions to herself. The singer's tell-it-like-it-is style was an important part of the Texas-based trio's enormous success, and was also an important element in their undoing. Now the brash singer is at it again, likening the treatment she's received from country music fans to spousal abuse.

Blake Shelton Reminisces With a Drink in His Hand in 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:07:45 +0000

It's no shock that Blake Shelton's 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' video takes place at the local watering hole. Shelton makes no bones about his enjoyment of liquid refreshment. But this video and the song aren't about throwing 'em back and having a good time, or partying mindlessly while ignoring the prospect of hangovers. It's more thoughtful and contemplative.

Tim McGraw Spills on Recording 'Highway Don't Care' 'With' Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:51:52 +0000

Is 'Highway Don't Care' one of your favorite tracks from Tim McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album? If so, you have modern technology to thank for the colossal collaboration between the superstar, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

Tim McGraw, 'Two Lanes of Freedom' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:20:53 +0000

"Optimism" is the word Tim McGraw uses to describe his new album 'Two Lanes of Freedom,' and despite a garnish of somber ballads and hopeless love stories, the singer is dead on. The project's production creates the buoyant mood that carries each of the 15 songs on the accelerated deluxe version. In fact, one's opinion of 'Two Lanes of Freedom' may rest on production decisions made by McGraw and Byron Gallimore.

Eric Church Announces Release Date for First Live Album, 'Caught in the Act'

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:08:35 +0000

Eric Church has been ‘Caught in the Act’ of releasing his first-ever live collection, due out April 9. Following a whirlwind 2012, the ‘Like Jesus Does’ singer pledged to step away from the spotlight this year. “I’m going to be out of the spotlight next year, really,” says Church. “I want to see if I [...]

Justin Moore Brushes Off Talk of Illegal Big Game Hunting With a Prison Joke

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:25:34 +0000

Fan favorite singer Justin Moore recently found himself in the middle of a controversy over illegal big game hunting. Now, the ‘Bait a Hook’ singer is talking about those allegations publicly with humor, joking about how he’d do in prison. The controversy arose in January, when three former leaders of the Blackfoot tribe in Montana [...]

Mindy McCready Committed to Treatment After Child Services Take Her Children

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:45:05 +0000

In another sad development in the life of Mindy McCready, the troubled country singer has reportedly been committed to a treatment facility, and her children have been placed in protective care by authorities in the state of Arkansas. The move comes just weeks after the death of McCready’s boyfriend, David Wilson. That was initially reported [...]

Lady Antebellum Talk Spoiling Hillary Scott's Baby, Musical Curveballs on 'The Talk'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:19:16 +0000

Lady Antebellum were guests on the daytime gab fest 'The Talk' on Wednesday (Feb. 6), where they touched on a whole host of topics ranging from singer Hillary Scott's pregnancy to how her bandmates will be spoiling her baby (when it arrives), plus a little Grammys chatter and to how the trio a bit of a musical left turn with their infectious new single 'Downtown.'

George Strait Reflects on Humble Beginnings as a Musician

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:47:52 +0000

As George Strait bids farewell to life on the road as one of country music’s most in-demand touring act, the country legend reflects back on his early days as a young musician trying to find his voice. “I bought a guitar and started learning how to play it with these old songbooks that had the [...]

Taylor Swift Releases '22′ as Next Pop Single

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:19:38 +0000

Twenty-two is a great age, isn’t it? Taylor Swift certainly thought so! So much so that the music megastar has decided to service her upbeat dance track ’22′ to pop radio as the third official release from her latest album, ‘Red.’ “For me, being 22 has been my favorite year of my life. I like [...]

Blake Shelton Confesses Betty White Crush in Humorous Song

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:08:05 +0000

Actress Betty White has had a long, long career in television, and a host of entertainment industry heavyweights assembled on Tuesday night (Feb. 5) to pay tribute to the beloved 91-year-old performer in a special that was comically titled 'Betty White's 2nd Annual 90th Birthday.' Among the stars in attendance was country music's reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton, who took the opportunity to admit he's been carrying a torch for White.