George Strait Opens Final Tour with a Special Presentation

George Strait kicked off the 2013 leg of his The Cowboy Rides Away Tour in Lubbock, Texas on Friday, January 18, treating an audience of more than 15,000 to a nearly 100-minute set of just a sample of his biggest hits. Special guest Martina McBride opened the show with a full set of her own, […] Continue Reading →

Top 10 Country Tweets of the Week

Country music stars sure love Twitter! This week, Dierks Bentley is reunited with his best friend, Keith Urban makes his American Idol debut between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, Thompson Square scares fans with a sneak peek of their new video, Kacey Musgraves issues a cry for help and Taylor Swift’s exes have been warned. […] Continue Reading →

George Strait Prepares to Launch Final Tour

George Strait announced his two year final U.S. tour last fall and will kick off the 2013 leg this Friday, January 18, in Lubbock, Texas. Martina McBride, not only a longtime friend but also a fan, will join him as a special guest. Tickets in most markets sold out within minutes of going on sale […] Continue Reading →

Top 10 Country Tweets of the Week

Country music stars sure love Twitter! This week, Taylor Swift is concerned about what her Christmas presents mean while Kip Moore sets up a Christmas showdown with his brother-in law. Plus, Jimmy Wayne reveals his dance moves, Jay DeMarcus procrastinates and Blake Shelton has a ‘dinner guest.’ Here are our picks for this week’s Top […] Continue Reading →

Billboard’s Top 50 Country Albums of 2012

Billboard.com has released their Top Country Albums of 2012. Taylor Swift’s Red tops the chart with albums from Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Lady Antebellum and Carrie Underwood rounding out the Top 5. Taylor also has two more albums appearing in the Top 50. Billboard Charts are calculated using custom formulas collecting sales, streaming and radio […] Continue Reading →