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Wade Hayes Is ‘Getting a Little Better Every Day’ Following Surgery for Colon Cancer
Wade Hayes is now resting comfortably at home following his recent surgery for colon cancer. Hayes, 42, was admitted to Nashville’s Vanderbilt Hospital earlier this month after learning he was battling stage IV colon cancer. The hit singer-songwriter’s surgery went better than doctors expected it would, and they sent Hayes home on Dec. 17, just nine days after the extensive procedure.
Jake Owen Reflects On This Year’s Success, Looks Forward to 2012
When Jake Owen looks back at 2011, he can feel pride in the amount of success he has achieved, which includes scoring his first chart-topping hit with the song ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night.’
Dierks Bentley Reveals Track Listing for New Album ‘Home’
Dierks Bentley‘s highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Home,’ is set to hit stores on Feb. 7, 2012. To help fans ready for the release date, Bentley and his label, Capitol Records, have revealed the track listing for ‘Home.’
Zac Brown Band ‘Keep’ the No. 1 Spot on the Singles Chart This Week
Members of the Zac Brown Band are keeping their place atop the country singles chart once again this week with their latest No. 1 hit, ‘Keep Me in Mind.’
Jerrod Niemann Hints at Recording a Christmas Album in Near Future
This holiday season, Jerrod Niemann released a ‘Mistletoe Mix‘ of his current single, ‘One More Drinkin’ Song.’ The original version of the tune became an instant hit with Niemann’s fans, and the new Christmas-themed rendition has them wanting more holiday tuned from the singer.
Jerrod Niemann Finishing Work on 2012 Album
Good news for fans of Jerrod Niemann: The singer-songwriter is putting the finishing touches on his next album, which is set to be released in 2012. “We’ve got every single song recorded … now we’re just working on getting them to sound professional,” Niemann tells Taste of Country.
Darius Rucker’s Wife Forbids Him From Christmas Shopping
Don’t expect to see Darius Rucker making any late night runs to Walmart in the coming weeks to do any Christmas shopping for his kids. Not that he’s done with his Christmas shopping — he’s just not allowed to do any shopping for the holidays himself.
Zac Brown Band Celebrate Ninth No. 1 Single With ‘Keep Me in Mind’
Congratulations once again to the Zac Brown Band who have scored yet another chart-topping single! The Georgia boys came in at No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase / Country Aircheck charts this week with their latest single, ‘Keep Me in Mind.’
Kenny Chesney’s ‘Hemingway’s Whiskey’ Goes Platinum
Kenny Chesney better make a little more room on his walls at home, as his latest album, ‘Hemingway’s Whiskey,’ has gone platinum. By the album surpassing the one million sales marker, Chesney now has a total of 10 platinum albums to his credit.
Jake Owen Readies for ‘Amazing’ Tour With Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw
The past 12 months of Jake Owen‘s career have been quite impressive for the 30-year-old singer. Owen just experienced his first chart-topping single, ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night,’ and has his latest hit, ‘Alone With You,’ well on its way to becoming the next in line. In 2012, things will only get better, as he will hit the road with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney on their Brothers of the Sun Tour — so
Toby Keith Named Artist of the Decade at 2011 American Country Awards, Performs ‘Red Solo Cup’
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).
Brad Paisley Wins 2011 Male Artist of the Year ACA, Introduces Performance by Alabama
Brad Paisley took home a guitar trophy for Male Artist of the Year during Monday night’s 2011 American Country Awards show, as it broadcast live from Las Vegas. Although Paisley was not able to make it to the awards to accept his guitar, he sent in a thank you video that was aired after he was announced as the winner of the category with stiff competition.