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Keith Urban Would Welcome a Collaboration With Little Big Town

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:25:31 +0000

When Keith Urban's 2013 headlining tour kicks off this summer, he will be spending lots of quality time on the road with country quartet Little Big Town. With all that traveling together, there may be a hit collaboration in the making...or at least, that's what the 'You Gonna Fly' singer hopes.

Little Big Town's 'Tornado' Is 'Good for a Woman'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:00:02 +0000

Little Big Town have seen great success with their newest hit, ‘Tornado,’ and it seems to be especially resonating with the ladies, which the foursome is excited about. The Grammy winners think it’s high time a song lets women storm around a little. “Women like to beat their chest a little bit and put a [...]

Keith Urban Announces 2013 Tour Dates, Takes Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch Along for the Ride

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:30:54 +0000

What happens when Keith Urban, Little Big Town and newcomer Dustin Lynch embark on a road trip with no functioning radio? They sing a medley of their favorite tunes, of course! The Aussie superstar enlisted his future tourmates for a hilarious video to announce the first leg of his upcoming 2013 headlining tour, which is scheduled to kick off next July.

Little Big Town Nearly Cause Trouble for Russell Simmons

Jessica Nicholson — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:00:32 +0000

The members of Little Big Town aren’t exactly known to be troublemakers, but the quartet’s Kimberly Schlapman almost got hip-hop business magnate Russell Simmons into a little hot water with his wife! “We were on the elevator with Russell Simmons in a department store in L.A. and he had on like a blue tooth deal,” [...]

Little Big Town Debut Eerie, Halloween-Spirited 'Tornado' Video

Megan Pacella — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:00:34 +0000

Little Big Town has released their eerie 'Tornado' video with gorgeous shots of gray skies, strong winds and chirping blackbirds. Watch it here.

Scotty McCreery's Future Is Clear, Willie Nelson Cries In The Rain – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:27:31 +0000

Scotty McCreery's future was clear as day on this date in 2011, Little Big Town was on the right road in 2005, Willie Nelson was crying in the rain in 1975 and more.

Little Big Town Go Motorboatin' With 70K 'Pontoon' Fans for 'CMA Music Festival' Special

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:12:25 +0000

While artists like Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood left fans at the 2012 CMA Music Festival sore from dancing, Little Big Town created a slow and sexy groove with their summertime hit 'Pontoon.' The chart-topping song was still new to radio in June when the ABC special was taped, but the crowd left no doubt that the foursome had a hit on their hands.

Little Big Town Talk New Album with Big D & Bubba

Lonestar 102.3 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:07:14 +0000

Little Big Town joined Big D & Bubba in the studio this morning to talk about their new album, 'Tornado.' The album hit stores today (Sep. 11) and contains the current single - and the band's first No. 1 single of their career - 'Pontoon.'

Little Big Town Interview: Band Shares Stories Behind Songs and Secrets to Keeping the Peace

Jeremy Robinson — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:00:47 +0000

Little Big Town are absolute originals. The country foursome and 'Pontoon' hitmakers have stood the test of time -- as well as numerous personal lows and highs. As the genre pendulums between pop and traditional trends, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook have never compromised their unique harmonies or blunted their sharp, descriptive lyrics. They've stayed true to a scenic winding road built just for them, even if at times it took them out of public eye for a bit.

Little Big Town Score First Career No. 1 With 'Pontoon'

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:00:33 +0000

After a decade and then some of trying to achieve the greatest accomplishment of all, country foursome Little Big Town have finally done so this week. Their current single, ‘Pontoon,’ tops both the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck country singles chart. The platinum-certified song, penned by Luke Laird, Natalie Hemby and Barry Dean, is the band’s [...]

Jeremy From Taste of Country Nights Shows Artists How to Celebrate a No. 1 Hit

Billy Dukes — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:02:18 +0000

Little Big Town is celebrating their first No. 1 song. ‘Pontoon’ hit the mark, but the band doesn’t sound very excited about it. Jeremy shows everyone how the celebratory press conference should be handled. Taste of Country Nights Host Jeremy Robinson Celebrates His First No. 1 Hit [button href="http://1023blakefm.com/category/taste-of-country-nights/" title="More From Taste of Country Nights" [...]

Kenny Chesney Enjoys The Good Stuff, Ricky Van Shelton Keeps It Simple – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:49:26 +0000

Little Big Town's family got a little bigger on this date in 2007, Kenny Chesney was enjoying "The Good Stuff" in 2002, Ricky Van Shelton was keeping it "Simple" in 1991 and more.

Carrie Underwood vs. Little Big Town – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:00:22 +0000

There is a new Showdown champion! The voting went down to the final minutes last night on Taste of Country Nights radio, with Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ topping ‘Over’ by Blake Shelton. Early online voting proved to be critical to Underwood’s success, as she was able to hold off rallying Shelton fans. The dark and stormy title-track from the normally sweet and innocent singer’s new album will now face a song by one of Nashville’s hottest foursomes.

Trace Adkins Hits The Big Screen, Eddie Rabbitt Loves Rainy Nights – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:00:42 +0000

It was on this date in 2011 that Trace Adkins and several of his on-screen friends attended the premiere of The Lincoln Lawyer in Los Angeles, Little Big Town picked up their first gold record in 2006 and Eddie Rabbitt's song about driving on a rainy night was certified gold in 1981.

Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 10 March, 2012.

Little Big Town Goes To The Boondocks, Eric Church Goes Home – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:51:26 +0000

Eric Church went Home on this date in 2011, Little Big Town was hanging out in the Boondocks in 2006 and Steve Holy sang at a Valentine’s Day mass marriage in Virginia back in 2002. Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 14 February, 2012 Eric Church’s “Homeboy” was [...]

Little Big Town Takes To The Seven Seas, Rodney Atkins Goes Through Hell – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:25:57 +0000

Little Big Town took to the Seven Seas for a wedding and Rodney Atkins was Going Through Hell on this date in 2006, we were all thankful for Faith Hill in 2002, and Willie Nelson had a debut performance back in 1964.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 28 November, 2011.

Little Big Town Has A Little One, Ricky Van Shelton Is Simple – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:01:12 +0000

Little Big Town had a “Little One” on this date in 2007, Shania was “Up” in Chi-town in 2003 and Ricky Van Shelton was very happy just being a “Simple Man” back in 1991. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music for 27 July, 2011. Little Big Town‘s Kimberly Roads and husband Stephen Schlapman [...]

Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Blake Shelton – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:41:12 +0000

Rascal Flatts has a baby in 2008, Little Big Town gets married in 2006 and Blake Shelton went Gold with Barn & Grill in 2005. Here’s the rundown for Today In Country Music History for 31 May, 2011. Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney and Tiffany Fallon welcomed son Jagger Donovan Rooney in Nashville in [...]