May 2, 2012, 1:07 pm In 2001, Texan Pat Green released an album full of his favorite songs that spanned such diverse sounds as Waylon Jennings’ “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” and Steve Winwood’s “Can’t Find My Way Home.” The first edition, Songs We Wish We’d Written, was done in collaboration with fellow Texas artist Cory Morrow. [...] Read More
April 10, 2012, 12:13 pm Somewhere between the rough edges of Texas Red Dirt and the expansive, open guitars of the American Midwest, Logan Mize is writing his own musical story. Nobody In Nashville, the 26-year-old’s sophomore album, blends themes of Texas artists like Pat Green and Reckless Kelly with the steady-rockin’ approach of Heartland icons like Tom Petty and [...] Read More
April 2, 2012, 2:46 pm Anyone strolling the halls backstage at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night might have thought they were experiencing April Fool’s Day visions. While walking down one hallway, they might have come face to face with the rock group KISS. Heading in another direction, they might have found rapper LL Cool J. Or they might [...] Read More
April 2, 2012, 2:54 am Country stars were all a-twitter about the ACM Awards! In this special ACM Awards-themed edition of Top 10 Tweets, The Band Perry shares their first kiss, Brad Paisley tries a new look, Hunter Hayes and Luke Bryan have fun performing and Lee Brice and Scotty McCreery share their gratitude. Here are the Top 10 Tweets [...] Read More
April 2, 2012, 12:50 am Taylor Swift was named Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row by fans during Sunday’s ACM Awards. Taylor took advantage of her time onstage to thank her fellow nominees and give a shout out to Kevin McGuire, the young man suffering from Leukemia who was supposed to be her date. Kevin was [...] Read More
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