For the first part of her relationship with now-husband Mike Fisher, Carrie Underwood had to deal with dating someone not only in a different town but a different country. But then again, it’s not like Underwood was just sitting around at home waiting for the phone to ring. She was in the midst of her own whirlwind of fame, touring around the world and cranking out hit after hit.
Garth Brooks was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on this date in 2011, Emerson Drive had a Moment in 2007, the Mistress of Darkness was cloaked in gold 1981 and more.
In an interview on ‘CBS This Morning’ a few weeks ago, ’90s country star Chely Wright talked about the painful process of coming out as a lesbian to the music industry. Although Wright hasn’t endured much open criticism from the country music industry, she admitted that she wished country stars would get vocal about supporting gay rights. It didn’t take long for Carrie Underwood to swoop to the rescue. Last week, she told the Independent that she believes in gay marriage.
Kellie Pickler gets engaged, Lonestar loos in the window, Buck Owens Acts Naturally.
Sara Evans and Josh Turner got married to different people on different years on this date, Toby Keith and Willie Nelson gave their horses a drink in 2003, John Anderson got his first gold record in 1983 and more.
Prior to his ‘Come Over’ video, seeing Kenny Chesney without a hat on was as common as seeing Blake Shelton in a dress. We’re not saying either has never happened before, but there’s little picture evidence to prove it. However in the new, just released music video the singer proudly shows off his smooth head as a bikini-clad babe hangs on his arm. Which version of the country singer do you like better?
Blake Shelton just wrapped the second season of the wildly popular reality singing competition ‘The Voice‘ last month, but the reigning ACM and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year is already gearing up to begin production on the third season, and he’s not happy about it. Despite his season two win with teammate Jermaine Paul, Shelton says the grueling schedule — two seasons a year — may be a bit much.
Randy Travis promised to love Forever and Ever on this date in 1987, Sugarland thought they Just Might believe in 2006, Keith Urban scored his very first platinum single in 2005 and more.
Kenny Chesney is no stranger to sports, so it only makes sense that he's in the new ESPN commercial, right? Too bad it doesn't work out so well for Steve Levy.
Just because you’re one of country music’s biggest stars doesn’t mean you can’t get busted for even the silliest wrongdoings. Jason Aldean unfortunately found that out the hard way while enjoying a day on the beach on Monday afternoon (June 11).
Shania Twain talked about her divorce on this date in 2009, Terri Clark joined the Opry in 2004, Crystal Gayle had the number one Country song in the nation in 1976 and more.
Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 12 June, 2012
After months of speaking about her new man in her life, Kelly Clarkson is finally confirming what we all suspected: the identity of her mystery man. The 30-year-old pop-country crossover is indeed dating Nashville’s respected artist manager Brandon Blackstock, stepson of Clarkson’s pal and fellow music superstar, Reba McEntire.
