Tim McGraws Saturday night concert full of surprises

Source: Country Music News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com | 18 May 2013 | 10:18 pm

Updated 48 minutes ago Surprise formed a major element of Tim McGraw's Saturday night concert at the First Niagara Pavilion, starting with the country star's unexpected entry onto the stage from the audience instead of backstage.

X Factors Tate Stevens Faced Avalanche of Success

Source: Country Music News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com | 18 May 2013 | 1:09 pm

Tate Stevens is no newcomer to the music business. He's been performing for years. But from the moment he won first place in the 2012 edition of The X Factor, he's experienced the business on a whole new level -- something like being c...

Performers Announced for CMT Music Awards

Source: Country Music News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com | 18 May 2013 | 11:13 am

Jason Aldean and actress Kristen Bell, country music's first fan-voted awards show will broadcast from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on June 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. Presenters and additional performers will be announced i...

Dixie Chicks Singer Doesnt Like Country Music Recap

Source: Country Music News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com | 18 May 2013 | 5:23 am

On Monday Dixie Chicks Singer Doesn't Like Country Music was a top story. Here is the recap: (Radio.com) As lead vocalist for the 13-time GRAMMY-winning Dixie Chicks, Natalie Maines was once among the leading voices in country music, mainstream o...

Lady Antebellums Golden Cops Top Album Niche

Source: Country Music News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com | 18 May 2013 | 5:05 am

Lady Antebellum has struck gold. The trio's Golden debuts at No. 1 this week on both Billboard's country and Top 200 all-genres albums charts via Nielsen SoundScan-confirmed sales of 167,314 copies.Scooting in just behind Lady A at No.

Lady Antebellum's Golden Cops Top Album Niche

Source: All Country News | 18 May 2013 | 4:04 am

Sound the trumpets and clap your hands -- Lady Antebellum has struck gold.

Thompson Square Takes Over at No. 1 on Top 20

Source: GAC News & Notes | 17 May 2013 | 8:41 pm

Thompson Square photo by Joseph Anthony Baker, courtesy of Dashboard Media. There’s a new No. 1 on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown this week! Thompson Square takes the top spot with their latest video, “If I Didn’t Have You.” Katie Armiger, Miranda Lambert...

ACM Presents: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night Airs Sunday

Source: GAC News & Notes | 17 May 2013 | 12:04 pm

Tim McGraw photo courtesy of the ACM. Fans can catch Tim McGraw and some of his superstar friends this Sunday, May 19, when he hosts and performs in ACM PRESENTS: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer. The special airs on CBS at 9/8C. Watch our exclusive backstag...

Jennifer Nettles Recording Solo Album with Rick Rubin

Source: GAC News & Notes | 17 May 2013 | 10:01 am

Photo courtesy of jennifernettles.com. Today Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles announced she will release her first solo album this fall. She’s working with producer Rick Rubin on the project. Rubin, previously co-president of Columbia Records and...

Randy Travis Sues to Prevent Release of DWI Arrest Video

Source: CMT News in Brief | 17 May 2013 | 9:43 am

Randy Travis has taken legal action to prevent the release of a patrol car video of his 2012 drunken-driving arrest near his home in Tioga, Texas.

Randy Travis Sues to Prevent Release of DWI Arrest Video

Source: All Country News | 17 May 2013 | 9:43 am

Randy Travis has taken legal action to prevent the release of a patrol car video of his 2012 drunken-driving arrest near his home in Tioga, Texas.

OFFSTAGE: American Idol: Nice Girls Finish First -- and Second

Source: CMT News in Brief | 17 May 2013 | 9:39 am

I wish I could recap the American Idol finale with tales of cat fights and eye rolls and backstage drama.

OFFSTAGE: American Idol: Nice Girls Finish First -- and Second

Source: All Country News | 17 May 2013 | 9:39 am

I wish I could recap the American Idol finale with tales of cat fights and eye rolls and backstage drama.

Top 10 Country Tweets of the Week

Source: GAC News & Notes | 17 May 2013 | 9:24 am

Country music stars sure love Twitter! This week, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride celebrate anniversaries, Reba reveals the fate of Malibu Country, Thompson Square struggles with down time and Brett Eldredge reveals his weakness. Here a...

Casey James to Hold Frisbee Golf Benefit Tournament

Source: GAC News & Notes | 17 May 2013 | 8:57 am

Casey James photo by Joseph Anthony Baker, courtesy of Sony Music Nashville. Casey James will hold the ‘Casey James 2013 Frisbee Golf Tournament Benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’ on Wednesday, June 5. The ev...

Jennifer Nettles Recording Solo Album With Producer Rick Rubin

Source: CMT News in Brief | 17 May 2013 | 8:45 am

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is working with famed producer Rick Rubin for her first solo album.

Jennifer Nettles Recording Solo Album With Producer Rick Rubin

Source: All Country News | 17 May 2013 | 8:45 am

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is working with famed producer Rick Rubin for her first solo album.

OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift: No Clubbing in the Car

Source: CMT News in Brief | 17 May 2013 | 6:10 am

When is a song not a song? Ask Taylor Swift. "I don't like to feel like I'm in a club when I'm in my car and I turn on the radio," she told Billboard.

OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift: No Clubbing in the Car

Source: All Country News | 17 May 2013 | 6:10 am

When is a song not a song? Ask Taylor Swift. "I don't like to feel like I'm in a club when I'm in my car and I turn on the radio," she told Billboard.

Around the Web: Tim McGraw Gathers Stars for a Superstar Summer Night

Source: CMT News in Brief | 17 May 2013 | 5:14 am

Tim McGraw wasn't ready for the tribute show format on his ACM special.