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With its debut on the 42nd CMA Awards telecast last night, Jason Aldean couldn't have picked a better spotlight for "She's Country." Will that major exposure help this song fuel interest in Aldean's upcoming third album? Does the song stack-up well against other current hits?

One of the most unique artists on the Texas Country scene, Bleu Edmondson mixes in a wide variety of sounds.  For his latest release, he chose to review most of the songs from 2007's "Lost Boy."  Was it a smart choice to do so?

Six years after Alabama announced their retirement, lead singer Randy Owen returns with his first solo album on Broken Bow Records. Produced by John Rich, the CD finds Owen contemplating the relationships that mean the most to him at this point in his life.

With the 42nd CMA Awards being presented tonight, there shouldn't be a better time than now to present our predictions for how the night will go.

In a move that was long speculated and expected on Music Row, Reba McEntire ended her 25 year relationship with MCA Nashville and signed with The Valory Music Co., a label founded by industry veteran Scott Borchetta.

With start status firmly cemented, Keith Urban's back at radio with his latest single, the catchy "Sweet Thing." While ear-pleasing, will people still want to hear it on a country radio station?

Ever wanted to share your opinion about a new release the way a critic does?  Want to hear Randy Houser's new album before it is released? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.  Five fans will have the opportunity to review Randy Houser's new album on Roughstock.

On Halloween 2008, Roughstock discussed country music's massive history with country icon Patty Loveless.  While we discussed her new album "Sleepless Nights," we also discussed her passion for passing the torch along with introducing Joey+Rory to her.

Like Darius Rucker, the transition to country music from the pop/rock world has seemed more genuine for Jewel than it has for others.  With this single Jewel may just have the song to cement her status as a hitmaker with the country audience.