ACountry — Martina McBride’s O Holy Night video was filmed live for the CMA Country Christmas television special.  Written by Adolphe Adam in 1847, O Holy night was the second song to be broadcast on radio; when Reginald Fessend broadcast the first AM radio... more info

ContactMusic — Kid Rock makes music to "bring people together".The 'All Summer Long' singer said he makes unusual music choices - such as choosing country singer Martina McBride and rapper T.I. to collaborate on one song - to introduce people to new genres.The rap-... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Warner Bros. Records recently released Original Songwriter Demos Vols. I and II, featuring 20 of country music’s recent greatest hits as the singers originally heard them. One of the demos is Gretchen Peters’ version of “Independence Day,” la... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, and the Zac Brown Band were feted last night at the CMT Artists of the Year taping in the Nashville suburb of Franklin, Tenn. The group watched from their tables while ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Few musicians have the stylistic reach Detroit rap-rocker Kid Rock displays in bringing together musical guests as disparate as country music sweetheart Martina McBride and rapper T.I. — and on the same track, no less. But that’s one of the... more info

Mjsbigblog — Siobhan Magnus and John Stevens may be performing together soon in the Boston area. According to a tweet from John’s band, the Beantown Swing band, “Siobhan will confirm next week about singing with John Stevens and our 36-piece... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kellie Pickler was festive in red as she taped the ABC Country Christmas special at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville last night. The 90 minute special also features Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, Martina M... more info

The Newsroom — What do Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Sarah Evans and Jason Aldean have in common? They've all made the cut in TV Guide Network's Sexiest Stars of Country Music! See where your favorites rank on the list! more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The broad reach of Loretta Lynn’s influence is immediately evident in this salute on the 50th anniversary of the start of her career. The all-star roster includes Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, the White Stripes, Kid Rock, Lucinda Williams, Paramor... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Martina McBride left her longtime label Sony Music Nashville to join the Republic Nashville roster. Lady Antebellum‘s hit “Need You Now” won song of the year at last night’s SESAC awards ceremony, and one of the song’s co-writers, Hillary S... more info