Country Music News

March 8, 2010
Gretchen Wilson Sings National Anthem For PBR Event

Gretchen Wilson is taking in some professional bull riding as she continues her club tour. The singer turned in a rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" at the PBR event in Kansas City, Missouri last Saturday night.
March 8, 2010
Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook Have A Boy

Little Big Town is now a little bigger. The group's Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook have become parents with the birth of their first child. People.com says Fairchild delivered a boy Friday in Nashville, and they've named their little bundle of joy Elijah Dylan Westbrook.
March 8, 2010
The Oak Ridge Boys To Receive Special Gospel Music Award

The Oak Ridge Boys have been tapped for a new award. The group is slated to receive the SGMS President's Honor at the Southern Gospel Music Guild's upcoming Harmony Honors. The award recognizes the group both for their lengthy and successful career, and for their contributions to Southern gospel music.
March 8, 2010
Billy Ray Cyrus Earns A Razzie

Billy Ray Cyrus is apparently not very believable as his own daughter's father. At least that's what those behind the Golden Raspberry Awards think. They've given the singer and actor his latest award, and it's one Cyrus might not be particularlyproud of.
March 8, 2010
T Bone Burnett Among The Oscar Winners

T Bone Burnett now has an Oscar. The singer-songwriter got the nod for Best Original Song "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)," which he penned with Ryan Bingham for the film "Crazy Heart." While Burnett joined Bingham on stage to accept their award during ABC's broadcast of the event, he admitted that he wasn't feeling well so Bingham did the talking.
March 8, 2010
Paisley Falls On Stage, Offers Meet & Greet For Video Footage

Brad Paisley wants to see the video footage of his stage fall. The country star ended his "American Saturday Night" tour with a bang -- literally -- as he took a tumble during the encore of his show Saturday night in Charleston, South Carolina.
March 5, 2010
Danny Gokey Credits Dad's Encouragement For His Career

While Danny Gokey launched his career as an "American Idol" finalist," the singer says his journey started much closer to home. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin native credits his dad for giving him the courage he needed to pursue his dream.
March 5, 2010
New Julianne Hough Romance Rumors Surfacing

Is there a new man in Julianne Hough's life? People.com says the singer has been seen recently with comedian Dane Cook. Last Saturday Hough was on hand when Cook took the stage at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, and an unnamed source says following his performance he went to Hough's table and, quote, "kissed her, and they quickly left together.
March 5, 2010
Newcomer Matt Kennon Teasing Debut CD With EP

Country newcomer Matt Kennon says he's eagerly awaiting the release of his EP "The Call." The singer says he believes it provides an accurate introduction, noting, quote, "I think these three songs will give people a pretty good sense of what I'm all about.
March 5, 2010
Gloriana Continues Learning

Gloriana is continually learning and growing. The group's Mike Gossin says the band is never satisfied with what they're presently doing, but they're always striving to improve their performance. Gossin attributes Gloriana's success to their determination and desire to become a tighter band, and these days the group is getting plenty of opportunities to hone their skills.