Country music's Eric Durrance closed 2008 on a career high as the opening act for headliner Jason Aldean only to find his home destroyed. From the ashes, he's found hope.

May 23, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

Country Music Television will again sponsor its now-annual concert series, but this time headliner Jason Aldean will lead the guitar-driven charge.

Sep 27, 2008 - Lisa L. Rollins

Country newcomers the Carter Twins, with CMT and country veterans behind them, have sold 12,000 units of their debut single online in under six weeks.

Mar 24, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

There's a new opening act on one of the hottest tours in country music. Eric Church has been booted from the show and Taylor Swift is taking his place.

Oct 22, 2006 - Chris Sanders

Two great tastes that taste great together works at the candy counter. Does the concept work when the ingredients are musicians?

Mar 30, 2009 - Francis Volpe

Suite101 takes a glimpse at country music singer Joe Nichols' three chart-topping hits on country radio

Apr 28, 2010 - Markos Papadatos

After penning songs for country stars such as Rascal Flatts, Gretchen Wilso and George Strait, singer-songwriter Anthony Smith's elated to have his own new single.

Aug 11, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

In the aftermath of Segio Aguero's scintillating debut, it's right to ask whether he could be as talismanic for Manchester City as Cantona was for United.

Aug 17, 2011 - Richard Cunliffe

Overview of country band Little Big Town's music, successful singles and albums, "Scattered, Smothered and Covered" series, and tribute to Martina McBride.

Apr 24, 2011 - Markos Papadatos

Long Island country singer Lisa Matassa talks to Suite101 about her new single "Me Time," upcoming album "Sunrise Highway," as well as motherhood and music.

Feb 21, 2012 - Markos Papadatos

Country singers Sammy Sadler and Doug Stone have joined forces on a 2012 U.S. tour that delivers the artists' hit-laden, hard-livin' songs to fans.

Jan 14, 2012 - Lisa L. Rollins

It takes a pretty "big dork" to catch and keep "Dancing with the Stars"/country singer Julianne Hough, but country's Chuck Wicks, apparently, is the dork for the job.

Dec 3, 2008 - Lisa L. Rollins

Tommy Cash, younger brother to the legendary "Man in Black," has released a fitting tribute to his late sibling that includes duets with some of country's best.

Mar 24, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

She's put 12 songs on Billboard's country charts. But in more recent years. scandal has plagued Mindy McCready, who attempted suicide Dec. 17, 2008.

Dec 18, 2008 - Lisa L. Rollins

Hot-country newcomer Laura Bell Bundy's debut "Achin' and Shakin'" CD, a concept album, has debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's country charts.

Apr 23, 2010 - Lisa L. Rollins

Canadian newcomers The Veer Union are blazing up the rock music charts with the band's debut album Against the Grain.

Jul 28, 2009 - Jessica Whitta

Country star Taylor Swift, who's the first solo female artist to score five top-10 hits from a debut CD, is officially the best-selling country artist of 2008.

Dec 21, 2008 - Lisa L. Rollins

Many famous country artists are continuing to produce songs that have reached the top of the country music charts.

Oct 12, 2010 - Emily Rogers

From Josh Gracin to Danny Gokey, and of course Carrie Underwood, many American Idols have found a home in country music.

May 31, 2011 - Anne Marie Coar

The Carolina Music Awards' 2010 Female Country Artist of the Year is making big career strides with her "Dirty Little Secret" debut single and video.

Jan 4, 2012 - Lisa L. Rollins