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Miranda Lambert “Happy”, Ready To Release New Music

Posted on: January 14th, 2016 by brent

When you check out the new concept album ‘Southern Family’ when it’s released later this year, you won’t just be hearing a collection of songs about the South — you’ll also be getting a glimpse into how Miranda Lambert met her new boyfriend Anderson East, according to the latest issue of People.

“She’s happy and doing really, really well,” a source tells the magazine. “She’s busy recording and looking forward to the new year.” While we’re still waiting to hear about new music from Miranda, we do know she wrote and recorded a new song called “Sweet By and By” for the ‘Southern Family’ project. Anderson will contribute a song called “Learning.” The album will also feature Zac Brown and Chris Stapleton and will be out March 18.

Miranda officially broke the news about her new relationship on Instagram over the New Year’s holiday. She split from husband Blake Shelton in July.

Source: People

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Posted on: January 13th, 2016 by brent

These cost $60 each and last about 3 years before they have to be replaced. What are they?
Answer: Powerballs

Gwen Nabs Bouquet At Wedding

Posted on: January 13th, 2016 by brent

Are Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani soon to wed? They are if the superstition of catching a bride’s bouquet holds up!

The two were at the wedding of Blake’s hairstylist Amanda Craig, co-owner of the Leigh, Edwards & Company salon, in Nashville on Saturday, and, according to People, Gwen caught the bouquet with an unintentional assist from Blake.

“Amanda threw the bouquet, and it hit Blake in the head and fell on the floor,” says a guest. “Gwen picked it up!”

The two have denied baby and wedding rumors for months.

Canaan Smith To Sing Before Tonight’s National Championship Game

Posted on: January 11th, 2016 by brent

Warmin' it up. Can't wait to sing before the big game tomorrow night in Phoenix! #cfbplayoff

A photo posted by Canaan Smith (@canaansmith) on

Before the two best college football teams play for the national championship tonight (January 11), Canaan Smith will take the field for a special performance of “America the Beautiful” with the touring ensemble of the Phoenix Children’s Chorus.

The event will take place at the University of Phoenix field in Glendale, AZ and will also feature Eric Church as the headliner for the tailgating event.

Source: Taste Of Country

Randy Houser Ready To Release New Album

Posted on: January 11th, 2016 by brent

Randy Houser has announced his fourth studio album, ‘Fired Up,’ will be out March 11.

“I’m very excited to finally get some new music out there,” he said in a press release. “Three years is a bit longer than I expected in between ‘How Country Feels’ and this record, and so much has happened in that time. I wrote a handful of songs on ‘Fired Up’, but there are songs like “A Little Bit Older” that I knew I had to record the moment I heard them.”

Randy Houser, Fired Up Track Listing:

1. “Back” (Jeffrey Steele, Bridgette Tatum)
2. “We Went” (Justin Wilson, Matt Rogers, John King)
3. “Chasing Down a Good Time” (Randy Houser, Jeffrey Steele, Anthony Smith)
4. “Senior Year” (Randy Houser, Rob Hatch)
5. “Mine Tonight” (Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip)
6. “Lucky Me” (Randy Houser, Dallas Davidson, Craig Wiseman)
7. “Song Number 7” (Justin Wilson, Ben Hayslip, Chris Janson)
8. “Before Midnight” (Randy Houser, Shane Minor, Derek George)
9. “True” (Randy Houser, Rob Hatch)
10. “Yesterday’s Whiskey” (Brice Long, Kylie Sackley)
11. “Fired Up” (Rob Hatch, Dallas Davidson)
12. “A Little Bit Older” (Neil Thrasher, Michael Dulaney, Tony Martin)
13. “Gotta Get You Home” (Dallas Davidson, Ashley Gorley, Kelley Lovelace)
14. “Hot Beer and Cold Women” (Brett Warren, Brad Warren, Travis Meadows)
15. “Same Ole Saturday Night” (Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip, Martin Johnson)
16. “One Way” (Chris Stapleton, Lee Miller)
17. “Whiskeysippi River” (Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins, Trevor Rosen)

Source: Taste Of Country

New Album From Dierks Bentley On The Way

Posted on: January 11th, 2016 by brent

Dierks Bentley’s new album title ‘Black’ is both literal and metaphorical. He says the album will be filled with dark moments, but also some sexy and quick-witted songs. And, as we’ve become accustomed to, again it will be a very personal album.

Black is his wife Cassidy’s maiden name, something he mentioned in a press release, indicating lyrics inspired by or aimed at her might be coming. “A lot of it happens after dark, in the black of night,” he said.

“The songs on Black range from the lonesomeness of an impossible relationship to ones that describe the feeling of finding that person that makes you forget the one that broke your heart,” he says.

This will be his eighth studio album on Capitol Nashville and his first since ‘Riser’, which was released in February 2014. No release date has been announced.

Dierks will co-host the 2016 ACM Awards in Las Vegas on April 3.

Source: Taste Of Country

Garth Brooks Responds To Carrie Underwood’s Instagram Post

Posted on: January 8th, 2016 by brent

We already know Mike Fisher is a fan of Garth Brooks, but it turns out Garth Brooks is also a fan of Mike Fisher.  Earlier this week, Carrie Underwood secretly recorded Mike singing “The River” and posted it to Instagram.  Garth saw it and was impressed.  He shared it on his Instagram…

MIke @mfisher1212!! Bro, that is AWESOME! I HAVE to call you out after that…Nashville is the last city on the American leg of the World Tour…You and me, on stage, The River. You in? love you pal, g #Repost @carrieunderwood ・・・ #IAlwaysWantedToMarryGarth @mfisher1212 duet coming soon…

A video posted by Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) on

Gloriana’s Tom Gossin And Wife Welcome A Boy!

Posted on: January 8th, 2016 by brent

Gloriana’s Tom Gossin and his wife Jaime welcomed a baby boy on Thursday afternoon (Jan. 7). The singer made the announcement on the band’s Twitter page

This life event comes on the heels of the group’s future being put into doubt after Rachel Reinert announced she was leaving the band. Her tweet at her personal Twitter page said she was leaving to pursue a solo career, but there was no indication that she held any ill-will to either of her bandmates. As to their future on Warner Music Nashville, the label only says they’re evaluating all options as they move forward.

Source: Taste Of Country

LoCash’s Preston Brust And Wife Welcome Daughter

Posted on: January 8th, 2016 by brent

Preston Brust and his wife Kristen welcomed their first child on Tuesday in Nashville, TN.

Daughter, Love Lily Brust was born weighing 7 lbs., 7 oz. She measured 18½ inches.

The Burst Family via People Magazine


The couple chose the middle name as a tribute to Kristen’s grandmother, but Love’s first name also has a special place in their heart — and on the radio!

“The OB/GYN thought it was such a unique name,” they told People Magazine.

“As she finished for the night and headed to her car, she turned on the radio only to hear LoCash’s hit, ‘I Love This Life.’ It was such a jaw-dropping moment that she not only had just delivered Love Lily Brust, but proof that this name was a perfect fit,” they shared.

Brantley Gilbert’s Record Breaking Donation

Posted on: December 21st, 2015 by brent

The holiday season and giving spirit have touched Brantley Gilbert, who made a huge donation to Toys for Tots.

Brantley, who is a known supporter of servicemen and women, also has a soft spot for kids. He decided to help children in need just in time for Christmas by giving $10.5 million to Toys for Tots with the help of Bendon, Inc.

“Growing up in rural Georgia, I know that sometimes Christmas isn’t a time of joy for some kids and our contribution might be all they receive this year so I really wanted our donation to matter,” he says. “I’m honored the folks and Bendon understood why I wanted to work with them and Toys for Tots. Bendon’s books have some pretty cool heroes and lessons for all ages like Batman, Superman and Clifford the Big Red Dog to Disney, Peanuts and some of my favorites, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Whether a kid is into Barbie or Star Wars, I hope we’ve given a bit of fun and inspiration.”

His donation is not just heartwarming, but also record-breaking. Toys for Tots says they’ve never received a single donation this large.

Source: Taste Of Country