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Blake Shelton Leads 'The Voice' Coaches in Rendition of Beatles Classic

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:33 +0000

Blake Shelton and his bromantic partner Adam Levine strapped on guitars and performed the Beatles' classic 'With a Little Help From My Friends' with a little help from their friends, er, co-coaches. The show's four mentors hit the stage together on Monday's (June 17) episode of 'The Voice.'

Trace Adkins (Feat. Colbie Caillat), 'Watch the World End' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:00:42 +0000

There’s an intentional darkness that lingers over Trace Adkins‘ new single ‘Watch the World End,’ a duet with pop singer Colbie Caillat. It’s an effective love song that also succeeds in painting a vivid picture of the apocalypse. The ballad is both heartwarming and terrifying. Tempo, arrangement and performance all add to the details Adkins [...]

Darius Rucker Hoping to Tour With Sheryl Crow

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:56 +0000

Darius Rucker is one month into his True Believers Tour, but he's already got an eye on his next round of live shows. The singer says a tour with Sheryl Crow is being discussed, but he's not sure if the plan will come together.

Watch: Joe Nichols Talks About Randy Travis Duet and Raising Daughters Before ToC Music Festival Set

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:00:38 +0000

Joe Nichols was handpicked by Randy Travis to record the new George Jones tribute 'Tonight I'm Playing Possum.' Before his set at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival, the 'Sunny and 75' singer told ToC that the two only recently developed a relationship, and Travis likely picked him because he knew he'd appreciate the opportunity.

Dustin Lynch Drops in on ToC Festival Campers for Surprise Visit, Performance

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:37 +0000

Before his set at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival on Saturday, Dustin Lynch hopped in a Ram truck and toured the campground. He started the day early, playing beer pong with wild country fans and even doing a Jello shot as he made his way through the campers. Then, hundreds gathered for a [...]

Taylor Swift Wins Her First MuchMusic Video Award

Christina Vinson — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:00:50 +0000

Taylor Swift is a worldwide sensation, and she proved that once again on Sunday night (June 16) at the MuchMusic Video Awards, when she won the award for Your Fave International Artist or Group. The ‘Everything Has Changed‘ hitmaker was stunning in a black and white mini dress, and if she was tired from her [...]

Watch: Gloriana Dish on Tom Gossin's Bachelor Party, Rachel Reinert's Sexiest Men in Country at 2013 ToC Music Festival

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:30:19 +0000

Gloriana's Rachel Reinert responded to making the 2013 Taste of Country Sexiest Females in Country Music list at the Taste of Country Music Festival over the weekend. The lone female in the trio said she's both honored and embarrassed by all the attention, but she wasn't too overcome to quickly rattle off four names who top her personal Sexiest Males list.

See the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival in Pictures!

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:05 +0000

Three days, over a dozen of country music's top artists and 23,000 screaming country music fans helped make the first-ever Taste of Country Music Festival an undeniable success. Headliners Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins and Lady Antebellum led the way in 2013, but the fans were every bit as important to the party as the music.

Did Darius Rucker Botch The National Anthem? [POLL]

Traci Taylor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:33:21 +0000

It seems like every website I’ve visited this morning is talking about Darius Rucker and his botched attempt at the National Anthem over the weekend. It’s not one of the worst renditions of the “Star Spangled Banner” but a lot of people are complain that when Darius sang before game five of the NBA Finals [...]

Montgomery Gentry, Justin Moore + More Share Best Advice From Dad on Father's Day 2013

Billy Dukes — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:56:31 +0000

Stars Justin Moore and the men of Montgomery Gentry are dads, but they're also sons who are no doubt thinking about their fathers this Father's Day. The two acts joined Craig Campbell and Dustin Lynch at the first-ever Taste of Country Music Festival this weekend, where