Blake Shelton released another smash record on this date in 2011, Montgomery Gentry were feeling Lucky in 2007, Johnny Cash made his debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry in 1956 and more.
It’s a country superstar Showdown today. Three-time champion Blake Shelton will face Carrie Underwood, after ‘Over’ made easy work of Rodney Atkins‘ ‘Just Wanna Rock N’ Roll’ on Wednesday. Shelton’s captivating ballad will need to get past the title track from Underwood’s new ‘Blown Away’ album to move one step away from Showdown Hall of Fame enshrinement. A winner will be decided after 10PM CT on Taste of Country Nights radio.
Blake Shelton has made it two in a row! Last night, his new hit ‘Over’ topped Jerrod Niemann‘s ‘Shinin’ on Me’ to win the Taste of Country Showdown a second time. The emotional ballad was helped by online voting, but also by listeners who caught both songs on the new Taste of Country Nights radio show. Tonight, Shelton’s potential seventh straight No. 1 hit will have to top one of the feel-good songs of the summer.
Blake Shelton‘s new hit ‘Over’ won the inaugural Showdown on Taste of Country Nights last night, besting ‘The Wind’ by Zac Brown Band by a 2-to-1 margin. This means the song will face another country hit in the quest to go five-for-five and be retired to the Showdown Hall of Fame. Tonight, the emotional ballad from the ‘Red River Blue’ album will face-off against ‘Shinin’ on Me,’ the lead single from Jerrod Niemann‘s upcoming album.
You now have a chance to decide the best new songs in country music every day! Starting July 2, the Taste of Country Showdown will run online and on the air daily. With the launch of Taste of Country Nights on Lonestar 102.3, you’ll get to hear even more of the hottest hits from the hottest artists in country music. Today’s challengers are Blake Shelton and his new song ‘Over’ against Zac Brown Band and their latest, ‘The Wind.’
Blake Shelton was happy to have a Hillbilly Bone on this date in 2010, George Strait was still singing about Texas in 2005, the Oak Ridge Boys had women problems in 1980 and more.
Blake Shelton has just released the video for his new single 'Over.' Click through to watch it now!
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.
Blake Shelton got a double in 2011, Taylor Swift rapped in 2009, Dolly Parton loved in 1974 and more.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert got married on this date in 2011 and Jo Dee Messina didn't care. Craig Morgan suffered a broken bone for the second time in six weeks and Jo Dee Messina still didn't care.
Thompson Square got a platinum Kiss on this date in 2011, Blake Shelton took Miranda Lambert into the woods to ... propose ... in 2010, Brooks & Dunn were "Moon" struck in 1992 and more.
Dolly Parton was nominated for a Tony award on this date in 2009, Blake Shelton played the Grand Ole Opry for the first time in 2001 and Loretta Lynn made the cover of a very big magazine back in 1977. Can you guess what it was?
