The tour features something new for McBride, she said. It’s performed “in the round,” which means that the stage is in the center of the arena, and the audience is seated on all four sides. Strait utilized that setup when he last played in Wichita with...

She scored hit after country hit, then crossed over to conquer the pop world with Here You Come Again. She even conquered Hollywood with her starring role in 9 to 5. Today, Dolly is a pop culture icon and one of the entertainment world's most durable...

Joe Henry produced the album, and Norah Jones, Vince Gill, Lucinda Williams, Lee Ann Womack, Rosanne Cash, Chely Wright, Kris Kristofferson and Emmylou Harris all contribute vocals. The collaboration began shortly after Crowell’s explicit mention of...

Proof” is the third country album by the American singer Kellie Pickler. Released to stores nationwide on Jan. 24, 2012, “100 Proof” is her first album and collaboration with her new producers with Frank Liddell and Luke Wooten, Lee Ann Womack and...

"I got the other guys onstage up to speed on the songs and got something I was satisfied From there, Finn chose to record what would become his solo debut, "Clear Heart Full Eyes," under entirely fresh circumstances. He approached producer Mike...

I’ll add that a major label won’t release a more authentic or better country album in 2012 than Pickler’s surprisingly terrific 100 Proof. Yes, that Kellie Pickler. The American Idol fifth-season finalist and Taylor Swift friend, on her two previous...