We hope everyone had a great Monday! These are some of the more intriguing headlines from the past week in country music. Rascal Flatts unveil new restaurant chain, Phil Vassar teams up with the Tennessee Titans, and Randy Travis has another run-in with the law. Today is Monday, August 27, and this is the latest edition of MCE Weekly. Rascal ... Read More »
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Aaron Lewis, Colt Ford Golfing For Charity
We all know about the reputation that country music artists have in regards to their charity work…and these acts of kindness rain down from the genre’s biggest stars to the young, up-and-comers in the industry. Colt Ford and Aaron Lewis fall somewhere in between the two, and both are breaking out the golf clubs to help others. Lewis has done ... Read More »
Lady Antebellum, Loretta Lynn – New Music In The Works
With many schools back in session across the country, the summer is nearing its official end. In the music industry, the end of the season means tours are winding down and artists begin their “hibernation” in the comfort of recording studios. Lady Antebellum and Loretta Lynn have had their creative juices flowing, though, and have recently made announcements in regards ... Read More »
Taylor Swift – “Stand Up To Cancer” & “VH1 Storytellers”
We have Taylor Swift news to report and comment on today, and it has nothing to do with boyfriends, crashing weddings, parents’ divorces, or any other rumors. No, this is legitimate news. Taylor has a brand new single out, a new album following in the fall, and she’s been scheduled for appearances, special events, and contests. Ms. Swift is a ... Read More »
Rodney Atkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, & More To Play Republican National Convention
The 2012 Republican National Convention will take place on August 27-30, early next week, which has event organizers and attendees fearful of the torrential weather that could moving through the area. Still, amidst the worries and panic surrounding the potential oncoming storms, the convention planners have put together a pretty impressive setup featuring a number of country stars, including Rodney ... Read More »
The Roys – ‘New Day Dawning’ – MCE Album Review
One of the reasons people love country music is its focus on morals. Family, love, God, heartbreak, and relationships are all held dear to those of traditional thinking, and there’s no type of music that more accurately represents these principles than country music and its sub-genres, including the upcoming release by bluegrass duo The Roys. The Roys, through their pop-influenced ... Read More »
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