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Dierks Bentley, ‘5-1-5-0′ – Song Review
Every summer Dierks Bentley seems to have a song perfectly suited for speeding down a back country highway with the windows down and the stereo up. His uptempo songs have a Tasmanian Devil feel to them. Like ‘Free and Easy’ and ‘Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do’ before that, ’5-1-5-0′ is three minutes of reckless energy.
Miranda Lambert Grieves Over Missing Dog
Miranda Lambert‘s bed is one dog lighter. The singer tweeted last night that she’s sleeping with only three of her four furry friends lately. “And no Blake isn’t one of em,” she said. The other pup, a mix named Virginia, went missing last week.
Daily Roundup: Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood + More
Alan Jackson shared some good news about his wife’s cancer diagnosis and Carrie Underwood gives the vegan diet a try … again. Those are the top two headlines in today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup, but other stories about Randy Houser, Miranda Lambert‘s dog and Taylor Swift — like why two men are going to prison over the ‘Love Story’ singer — may also grab your attention.
Eli Young Band vs. Randy Rogers Band – Texas Red Dirt Rumble
One more win and they’re in. The Eli Young Band are knocking on the door of the Texas Red Dirt Rumble Hall of Fame. Their new song ‘Even if it Breaks Your Heart’ topped Josh Abbott Band‘s ‘Touch’ last week. If the foursome’s hit can win again, it’d make four in a row. That’s good enough for Hall of Fame entry.
Who Will Win the 2012 ACM Award for Entertainer of the Year? – Readers Poll
Five artists are competing to be named Entertainer of the Year at the 2012 ACM Awards on April 1. Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton have all had years worthy of the honor, but only one can bring the trophy home. Your votes will help decide the winner.
Daily Roundup: Sugarland, Kenny Chesney + More
The first ACM Awards were announced today and Kenny Chesney was amongst the country men called to pick up another trophy for his mantel. Sugarland is hoping to hear their name on April 1, but right now the duo has a bigger fight on their minds
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Skylar Laine’s Mom Worries Fame Will Change the ‘American Idol’ Contestant
One minute she’s serving sandwiches at the Beatty Street Grocery, the next she’s protected by an entourage, sashaying the streets of Nashville in high heels and a revealing mini. That’s a scenario the parents of 18-year-old ‘American Idol‘ contestant Skylar Laine are asking God to protect the singer from.
Daily Roundup: Kellie Pickler, Toby Keith + More
It’s country music week on the ‘Today’ show as Kathie Lee Gifford takes a vacation. So far, Josh Turner and Lee Brice have filled in, and two more country stars are planned for later this week. Taylor Swift also found time to sit down and chat about her new song ‘Eyes Open,’ and a stuffed animal has an important message regarding this year’s ACM Awards.
LeAnn Rimes Reveals Title of Her Forthcoming New Album
It’s been less than six months since LeAnn Rimes released ‘Lady & Gentleman,’ her 10th studio album, but the singer is already revealing details of her new project. During a Twitter exchange with Miranda Lambert, Rimes revealed that her next album will be called ‘Spitfire.’
Daily Roundup: Carrie Underwood, Ronnie Dunn + More
Carrie Underwood has never declared her political allegiances, but someone in politics is certainly claiming her… along with a handful of other country artists. That’s the top headline in the Taste of Country Daily Roundup, but by scrolling through you’ll also find Ronnie Dunn‘s thoughts on being a first time grandfather, Miranda Lambert‘s surprise guest at a show in Colorado and what Taylor Swift
Blake Shelton Trims His ‘The Voice’ Team By Two, Cuts Country Singer Gwen Sebastian
It was difficult to see country singer Gwen Sebastian walking away from ‘The Voice‘ with tears in her eyes, but it would have been even tougher to watch her battle-round competitor walk away heartbroken. Erin Williett sang for her sick father and became the fifth singer on Team Blake to move to the live viewer -voted rounds, which begin next month.
Daily Roundup: Eric Church, LeAnn Rimes + More
Eric Church is somewhat of a bad boy in country music, but he knows where to draw the line. He’s filed a lawsuit to stop criminal activity at his show. Read the full story in the Taste of Country Daily Roundup. Also hear a clip of LeAnn Rimes new song, and check out the Pistol Annies‘ song from ‘The Hunger Games’ in its entirety.