February 15, 2013 I love the deep, bassy voice of Josh Turner. When he arrive on the scene a few years ago, I said he was going to a country mainstay. And now that he's double-platinum, he's cruising new heights in the country world
February 14, 2013 I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and I can't think of a better way to do it than to share my favorite romantic song!
'X Factor' winner Tate Stevens plays it safe with his debut country single. 'Power of a Love Song' is a soaring ballad that showcases his vocal talents -- Stevens is a truly fine vocalist -- but prevents him from revealing the slightest bit of personality to those who didn't watch the Fox television show.
If Gary Allan's chart-topper 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' was optimistic, his follow-up single 'Pieces' is downright plucky. The uptempo country-rocker may be the most contented single he's ever released.
February 11, 2013 You can't even turn sideways these days without hearing or seeing something pertaining to pop/country star, Taylor Swift (Grammy Awards, etc.). And while visiting CMT.com, guess what? I found her new release, which is actually a bit dated
Is 'Highway Don't Care' one of your favorite tracks from Tim McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album? If so, you have modern technology to thank for the colossal collaboration between the superstar, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
There's a genuine honky tonk feel to Blackberry Smoke's new single 'Pretty Little Lie.' The song is short on polish and long on lugubrious love. While honest and heartfelt, it's a story that's difficult to embrace.
February 6, 2013 One of the biggest music events in the northeast is making its way to Hunter, New York: Taste of Country Music Festival. From June 13th through the 15th, the star lineup is pretty deep. And over the next few days we'll profile some of the talent you're going to see.
By the way, festival and ticket information can be found at tasteofcountryfestival.com.
February 5, 2013 Today’s Q-106.5 Fresh Track of the Day is ‘Pretty Little Lie’ from one of the acts performing at The Taste of Country Music Festival, Blackberry Smoke!
February 4, 2013 Charlie Worsham is a newcomer to mainstream country music, and his new song, 'Could It Be,' is climbing the charts.
Worsham, on a number of occasions, been compared to the sound of Vince Gill. I'd have to agree that there are some vocal qualities that hint of Gill, which is probably why he lists Gill as one of his musical influences
