It look like Blake Shelton is making up with country's older generation of performers, one by one. Earlier this week, Merle Haggard became the latest classic country star to forgive the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year for some comments he made about "old farts" in country music not being open-minded to change.
March 5, 2013
Blake Shelton apparently has such a GREAT life that he has to force himself to record "sad songs". When you have Miranda Lambert on one arm and a drink in the other, life could NEVER be that bad!
Gwen Sebastian owes quite a bit of her recent career upswing to Blake Shelton, who coached her on 'The Voice.' Though she didn't win the show, Sebastian impressed the 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' singer so much that he invited her on tour with him, and she appears on a track on his upcoming album, which begs the obvious question: will Shelton make a guest appearance on Sebastian's forthcoming studio release?
Cassadee Pope, the winner of Season 3 of 'The Voice' under Blake Shelton's expert tutelage, is returning to the small screen for another reality show.
No one does anguish quite like Ashley Monroe. On her new album, 'Like a Rose,' the singer redefines bittersweet for a country music audience that is still very much learning her name. Her sorrow comes sprinkled with just a teaspoon of sugar when she's at her best. One finds hope in the face of tragedy and bad circumstance, which is at times inspiring.
Fans of Eric Church and Kix Brooks made strong statements this week. 'Like Jesus Does' and 'Moonshine Road' both cracked the weekly Top 10 video countdown, the only countdown decided entirely by fan votes. Additionally, some familiar videos battled for the No. 1 spot, which was decided by a narrow margin of less than one percent.
February 28, 2013 Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert... possibly having trouble in their married life? I don't believe the tabloid headline, YET, but here is what "Life and Style" magazine said about it. Note the SMALL print under the headline
Men's Health has recognized something country fans are already well aware of – that Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are one of the hottest couples around. On their own, each singer is pretty darn steamy. But together? They skyrocket and their combined hotness quotient goes through the roof.
Last week, stars like Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Carrie Underwood dominated the Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown. Their new videos seemed poised to rule once again, until a late surge in votes from fans of country newcomers left many of these stars scrambling for seats -- and few on the outside looking in.
February 20, 2013 Pistol Annies' Ashley Monroe recorded a duet with Blake Shelton called "You Ain't Dolly (And You Ain't Porter)" . . . a reference to Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner. Ashley said..
February 20, 2013 The lucky fans who attended Miranda Lambert's concert in Dayton, Ohio last week got a big surprise when Miranda's husband Blake Shelton showed up on stage with his acoustic guitar and performed his latest single 'Sure Be Cool If You Did' as a duet with his wife.
Caroline Bryan is one lucky woman. The wife of country superstar Luke Bryan is getting a simple, but special, treat on Valentine's Day.
