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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.

Thompson Square, 'Just Feels Good' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:03:55 +0000

The best songs on Thompson Square's new album 'Just Feels Good' sound like a conversation between the two married lovers. Early on, their back-and-forth is light and playful. Later ballads take a more somber tone, but all that find the 'If I Didn't Have You' singers sharing lead are highlights from the duo's sophomore project.

Thompson Square Reveal How Close They Came to Giving Up

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:09:47 +0000

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.

Thompson Square Celebrate One Another in Romantic, Emotional 'If I Didn't Have You' Video

Megan Pacella — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:00:06 +0000

Thompson Square‘s ‘If I Didn’t Have You’ video celebrates their relationship in a most emotional way. The video kicks off with a tender moment between Keifer Thompson and his wife, Shawna. The real-life country music couple is about to climb in the car and take a ride, and Keifer stops to stroke his wife’s face. [...]

Thompson Square Involved in Bus Accident

Billy Dukes — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:00:22 +0000

Thompson Square were returning home from a show in Pembroke Pines, Fla. on Monday morning (Jan. 28) when their tour bus was blindsided just 20 minutes from home. The married duo shared the news and pictures on Twitter and Facebook. According to one tweet, the accident occurred around 5:30AM. “A woman just didnt (sic) see [...]

Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square Hospitalized?

Billy Dukes — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:13:31 +0000

Recent pictures on Thompson Square's official Twitter page had fans wondering about the health of Shawna Thompson. "Hey y'all please pray for Shawna," a tweet from Wednesday afternoon reads. An earlier tweet reveals a banged up and bruised

Thompson Square vs. the Band Perry – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:00:57 +0000

It took a late surge of votes on Taste of Country Nights radio to give Thompson Square a third straight Showdown win on Monday. The duo's new song 'If I Didn't Have You' squeaked by Kelly Clarkson's new single 'Don't Rush,' but the path to the Hall of Fame won't be any easier on Tuesday.

Thompson Square vs. Kelly Clarkson – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:00:04 +0000

After a mini-holiday, the Showdown returns today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, with reigning champion Thompson Square well-rested to take a high-powered challenger. Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill's duet of 'Don't Rush' is up against 'If I Didn't Have You,' the latest from the husband-wife duo.

Thompson Square vs. Craig Campbell – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:00:19 +0000

Love and Theft's new song 'Runnin' Out of Air' runs off to the sunset today after earning retirement yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. The poppy single squeezed by George Strait's new song for a fifth straight win. Two new songs square off today.

Thompson Square Reveal How They Know When to Stay Away From One Another

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:30:18 +0000

Thompson Square's Shawna Thompson says when she needs a break from husband Keifer, she flashes something she calls the "stank eye." He might have gotten it -- the "stank eye," that is -- after telling Taste of Country Nights radio host Jeremy Robinson how he planned to celebrate if the duo won the Vocal Duo of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs.

2012 CMA New Artist of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:10 +0000

The five nominees for the 2012 CMA New Artist of the Year award reached their current levels of fame in very different ways. Thompson Square might be the only true "new artist," meaning an act that was previously unheard of before releasing a smash debut album. The others are no less deserving, however. This is an interesting category that will be fun to watch on Nov. 1. Who do you think will win the New Artist of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

Thompson Square, 'If I Didn't Have You' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:30:58 +0000

Thompson Square's new single 'If I Didn't Have You' is the fifth straight love song from the married country duo. While some may yearn for more varied subject matter from Keifer and Shawna Thompson, an easy argument could be made for the "If it ain't broke ..." philosophy of life and country music.

Thompson Square, Phil Vassar Sign on for Charlie Daniels' Christmas 4 Kids Event

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:00:05 +0000

Thompson Square and Phil Vassar are two of the artists confirmed so far for Charlie Daniels’ 11th Anniversary of the Charlie Daniels Band and Friends Concert. The 2012 Christmas 4 Kids benefit will take place on Monday, Nov. 19 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

What Thompson Square Says

Rob Garrett — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:08:27 +0000

You know this has been going around the web for a couple months now and it has everyone joining in now. You have heard, what my dad says, what frat boys say, what single girls say, what vegans say, even what monks say. There are so many of them to list so we will keep [...]

Thompson Square Cancel Show Due to Family Illness

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:00:53 +0000

Thompson Square have pulled out of Friday night’s New Faces Show at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville due to a family illness. It’s not clear if a new act will be named to replace the married country duo. According to industry veteran Phyllis Stark, the couple has withdrawn due to the illness of Shawna [...]

Not Everyone Is Into Valentine's Day… Ask Thompson Square

Joe Bob — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:23:02 +0000

Some of you may need to sit down for this. Not everyone cares about Valentine’s Day. I know, it just seems wrong, but it’s the truth. It’s just not as important to some people as it is to others. To each his own I suppose, but I like the candy! Thompson Square may [...]

Rascal Flatts Annouces Dates For Summer Tour

Joe Bob — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:26:39 +0000

Seems like I was just telling you about upcoming tour dates for early this year. Well, here it is, February, and many country acts are beginning to announce dates for their “summer” tours. Rascal Flatts have announced a brand new tour beginning this summer. The American Band Tour kicks off June 15th and [...]

Can Men And Women Be Friends?

Rob Garrett — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:20:12 +0000

Simple Question. Every guy or girl knows someone of the opposite sex and it’s interesting how different people view that person. Is he or she a friend, a true friend, and do you or have you thought of becoming something more. While the woman thinks her guy friend is just a nice guy and a [...]

Darius Rucker Is All About Giving Back

Joe Bob — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:23:21 +0000

In this season of giving, it’s a good feeling to know that the country artists you like and support are out there giving of themselves. Darius Rucker is one of those guys.After the demise of Hootie and the Blowfish, Darius gave the country music wheel a spin and, wow, did it ever take off for [...]

The Awards Shows Just Keep On Coming

Joe Bob — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:17:52 +0000

It’s that time again! Time for the American Music Awards. Like the ‘Grammys’, these awards apply to all genres of music. I personally have a problem with ‘music awards’ shows. I think it’s like having an ‘art’ contest… but that’s another subject for another day. In the interest of time, I have only listed the ‘country [...]