Looking Back at 25 Country Artists Who Celebrated No. 1 Debut Singles
Looking back at the last two decades in country music, quite a few country superstars launched their career with a massive debut single. For example, artists like Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill and Toby Keith all peaked at No. 1 in Billboard on thei
Mark Chesnutt Tips Hat to His Heroes in Outlaw
"I really had to concentrate on not making it a Waylon Jennings tribute album," says Mark Chesnutt, speaking of his new package of country classics, Outlaw. "To me, Waylon is the ultimate Outlaw."
Gwyneth Paltrow Releases New Single, "Country Strong," on RCA Nashville
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is releasing a single, "Country Strong," to country radio. The song shares its name with an upcoming movie, which stars Paltrow as Kelly Canter, a faded country star looking for a comeback. The film is scheduled to op
HOT DISH: Jaron and the Long Road to Love's Country Music Journey
About 10 years ago, Evan and Jaron -- the Georgia-born twins from the Lowenstein family -- played a gig at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville club in Key West, Fla., which led to a touring gig with Buffett. That led to a record deal for the identical pair. Af
Jerrod Niemann Evicts Lady A With Judge Jerrod and the Hung Jury
Jerrod Niemann's Judge Jerrod and the Hung Jury roars into the No. 1 berth on Billboard's country albums chart to dislodge Lady Antebellum's Need You Now, which has held that position for the last 24 weeks.
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Gorillaz, Recorded Live In Damascus
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Tokyo Police Club Slows The Pace With 'Champ'
The Toronto band Tokyo Police Club features a group of young, self-taught musicians. Over the years, their energetic sound has evolved from crude beginnings, and music critic Robert Christgau says their new Champ feels more deliberate and thoughtful -- part of a healthy growing process for a constantly evolving band.
Plants And Animals On World Cafe
The three guys from Montreal, all talented instrumentalists, just released their sophomore album, La La Land. The record is tighter and heavier than their first, more loosely structured effort, Parc Avenue. The band plays its new songs live at the WXPN studios.
