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Toby Keith Named Artist of the Decade
Over the past 10 years, Toby Keith has been the most-played artist on country radio. His feat as one of country music’s most influential artists was enough to garner the win for Artist of the Decade at the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night (Dec. 5).
When Keith emerged from the smoke, the entire room at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas rose to their feet to pay honor to the amazing singer-songwriter that stood before them.
“Thank you very much,” Keith said over the cheering fans who proudly waived their red Solo Cups high in the air. “I want to thank the fans …. You guys keep us out on the road and keep requesting stuff and keep us in business. We had a great decade, and I hope we have another one. I’m ready to party in Vegas!”
Before he could head out to celebrate his victory, Keith closed out the 2011 ACA’s with a performance of his latest hit single, ‘Red Solo Cup.’ Besides his normal band backing him for the infections song and memorable performance, the song’s four writers — Jim and Brett Beavers and the Warren Brothers (Brett and Brad Warren) — provided additional harmonies and commentary throughout the song.
For the song’s final chorus, a majority of performers, presenters and winners from the night joined Keith on stage, holding their own red Solos, of course, clinking cups and singing the lyrics. The atmosphere in the room confirmed why Toby Keith is the Artist of the Decade.
9 years ago today Rascal Flatts 1st no.1
9 years ago today, Rascal Flatts get their 1st No.1 with “These Days” at the top of Billboard’s country singles chart!
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New forum now open for use!
We’re pleased to annouce the new forums are now open and avaliable for discussion of all things Country Music! The forums are in need of some moderators, so if you feel you have the skills, please contact me and I’ll be happy to add you as moderator.
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Introducing: Scotty McCreery – American Idol Winner 2011!
America fell in love with Scotty in 2011 when he appeared on American Idol and immediately made a name for himself with his deep and undeniably country voice, strong sense of self, small-town roots, and unwavering integrity and conviction. In May, he won Season Ten of American Idol when a record-breaking 122.4 million votes were cast for the finale and nearly 39 million people tuned in to see the winner’s name announced
Debut Album
Clear As Day is the perfect title for Scotty McCreery’s debut country album because this impressive collection of songs clearly and vividly captures who Scotty is as an artist and a young man.
Avaliable now from iTune:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/clear-as-day/id465697135
We cannot rate this album high enough, Scotty’s voice is fantastic through-out every track. We can only pick one track and its a hard choice, but “The Trouble with Girls” is it.
Rating: 10/10 *****
International Festival of Country Music is back at Wembley for 2012!
The International Festival of Country Music ran for 23 years from 1969 to 1991 at Wembley Arena. The shows, promoted by the legendary Mervyn Conn, were the first to introduce country music to the British public and featured a host of (now) legendary artists including; Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Jerry Lee Lewis, Crystal Gayle and many more.
Now back for 2012, the show is back with hugh artist and is sure to be the country show of the year!
Reba McEntire
Little Big Town
Lonestar
Narvel Felts
Ricky Skaggs
John McNicholl
Jo-El Sonnier
Will Banister
George Ducas
Sandy Kelly & George Hamilton IV
Raymond Froggatt
Tickets are avaliable now from Ticket Master and prices start at £60.
Coming soon to ukCOUNTRYmusic.net
Well, we’re a little rough around the edges, but the graphics should be completed soon and the revamp complete. We have great features coming to the site, streaming TV right here in the UK. Plus, Nashvilles new country podcast!
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