Country Music

The Real Issue with Brad Paisley’s Album Leaks and/or Marketing Stunt

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Real Issue with Brad Paisley’s Album Leaks and/or Marketing Stunt
Since last week Saturday, Brad Paisley has been having fun posting various bits and pieces of his upcoming album, Moonshine in the Trunk, on social media. The whole “controversy” comes complete with screenshots of e-mails and text messages from record label execs, managers, and other players in the game, asking him to stop leaking the Read More

Keith Urban Concert in Boston Scene of Alleged Rape. When Will This Stop?

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Keith Urban Concert in Boston Scene of Alleged Rape. When Will This Stop?
I was just starting to consider lunch, but I just lost my appetite. I feel sick. As The Boston Globe reports, 18-year-old Sean Murphy was charged with rape following an alleged assault in the lawn section of the Xfinity Center during a Keith Urban performance. A West Roxbury man has been arrested after allegedly raping Read More

Big & Rich Announce New Album, Gravity, to Be Released on September 23

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Big & Rich Announce New Album, Gravity, to Be Released on September 23
Big & Rich returned this summer with new single, ‘Look at You.’ The duo has now released more details about the upcoming album, Gravity. The album will be released on their own Big & Rich Records label, on September 23, 2014. “This is an exciting and intense time in the history of Big and Rich,” Read More

Brad Paisley Shares ‘River Bank’ Colt Ford Remix, “Leaks” New Album

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Brad Paisley Shares ‘River Bank’ Colt Ford Remix, “Leaks” New Album
Brad Paisley has been active on Twitter the last few days previewing his upcoming album, Moonshine in the Trunk, complete with a (quite possibly totally manufactured) label and management “controversy.” Check out the little clip below to hear a quick run-through of some of the sounds featured on the new disc, which is due for Read More

Tim McGraw Shares Sundown Heaven Town Cover and Track List

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Tim McGraw will release his second Big Machine release, Sundown Heaven Town, on September 16. This morning, he shared the cover art, designed by Nick Egan, and the album’s track list. The 13-track suite will be expanded into an 18-track deluxe version, which includes a duet with Kid Rock. “This album is very encompassing of Read More

A Look Behind the Scenes of Reba’s New Video for ‘Pray for Peace’ [VIDEO]

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on A Look Behind the Scenes of Reba’s New Video for ‘Pray for Peace’ [VIDEO]
Reba has been busy working on a brand new song, ‘Pray for Peace.’ She invited Billboard into Starstruck Studios for the recording and the filming of the music video. The sessions also included Ronnie Dunn, Kelly Clarkson, and young supertalent Caroline Kole. Check out the video below for a behind-the-scenes look, and read the Billboard Read More

LRM Interview: Ray Scott: “I have figured out my strengths and weaknesses as a songwriter.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on LRM Interview: Ray Scott: “I have figured out my strengths and weaknesses as a songwriter.”
Country singer and songwriter Ray Scott has seen just about all sides of the Nashville music industry. Now, happily independent and ready with a new album due later this year, he discusses new single ‘Drinkin’ Beer,’ his development as a writer, how to stay visible in the current country market, and the process of making Read More

Garth Brooks Officially Announces Start of World Tour, Launches New Website

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Garth Brooks Officially Announces Start of World Tour, Launches New Website
After spilling the beans in a fan Q&A, Garth Brooks officially announced that his comeback tour will kick off in Chicago. He will return to the city, after 17 years, on September 4, 2014 to play the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. The ticket prices is, in true Garth fashion, kept very reasonable at $65.50. Read More

Garth Brooks Addresses Canceled Ireland Shows [Full Statement]

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Garth Brooks‘ comeback hasn’t even happened yet but the first controversy is already here. Following a dispute with the Dublin City Council, Brooks felt forced to cancel five performances which were due to take place next week. When the original three shows quickly sold out, Brooks planned to add two more. Dublin’s Croke Park is Read More