Carrie Underwood & Kelly Clarkson Top Billboard’s Top 100 Songs by Idols

American Idol has churned out a number of country stars, none more well-known that Carrie Underwood — in addition to pop star Kelly Clarkson, who has dabbled in country music in recent months. As American Idol Season 12 moves into the first live shows, Billboard has released its ranking of the Top 100 songs by [...] Read More

First Round of ACM Awards Performers Announced

The Academy of Country Music announced today that Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Hunter Hayes, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform as part of the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.  This is the first round of artists announced as performers on this year’s broadcast. The ceremony, [...] Read More

Lee Brice Drives To No. 1 With “I Drive Your Truck” On Top 20

There’s a new No. 1 video on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown this week! Lee Brice drives to No. 1 with “I Drive Your Truck” while Carrie Underwood falls to No. 4 with “Two Black Cadillacs” following a run at No. 1. Blake Shelton debuts at No. 11 with “Sure Be Cool If You Did” [...] Read More

Carrie Underwood Continues No. 1 Streak on Top 20

Carrie Underwood remains atop GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown this week with her latest video, the haunting “Two Black Cadillacs.” Lee Brice jumps from No. 13 to No. 2 with “I Drive Your Truck” while Dustin Lynch makes his countdown debut at No. 4 with “She Cranks My Tractor.” Plus, Tim McGraw stopped by to [...] Read More

GAC Album Review: Blue Sky Riders’ Finally Home

What sets the Blue Sky Riders apart is the unique diversity and songwriting talents of its members. And it’s not just the lyrical content, but also the ability to craft tightly woven songs full of dazzling harmonies. Kenny Loggins (writer of such pop classics as “Footloose,” “What A Fool Believes,” “I’m Alriht,” “This Is It,” [...] Read More