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Radio.com Essentials: Darius Rucker Digs His Boots Deeper Into Country

“It’s not the twang that makes it country, it’s the lyrics,” Darius Rucker told Radio.com. “Country music for me is being able to tell a story.” Rucker knows this firsthand, as he grew up entrenched in country […]

22 hours ago

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Dierks Bentley On New Album ‘Riser’: ‘There’s More Depth’

“I kinda threw the playbook away again,” said Dierks of his new album. “Just different songs, man, and it feels really fresh.”

2013/05/20

Tim McGraw Talks Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift And Getting Older With ‘CBS This Morning’

Tim McGraw is not afraid of turning 50. Having just reached age 46 on May 1, the country star told CBS This Morning’s Gayle King in an interview today (May 17) that he’s even “looking forward” to that impending milestone.

2013/05/17

‘Voice’ Winner Cassadee Pope Filming Reality Show About Budding Country Career

After winning the third season of The Voice, life has been a whirlwind for Cassadee Pope. She signed a record deal immediately with Republic Nashville, and soon she was writing music and hitting the road to promote new single “Wasting Away These Tears.”

2013/05/17

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