George Strait photo by Vanessa Gavalya, courtesy of UMG Nashville.

George Strait continues his reign as the modern-day King of Country Music with the upcoming CD, Twang, to be released August 11. The first single, “Living For The Night,” is already in the Top 15, making it one of the fastest-rising singles of his career. George wrote the song with his son, Bubba, and songwriter Dean Dillon.

“It makes a papa proud to have my son contributing to the creation of this record,” George says. “We had a great time writing with each other and then Dean adding his magic made it even more special. I hope the people that buy this record have as much fun listening to it as I had making it.” Continue Reading

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Carrie Underwood photo courtesy of Sony/BMG.

Given the success Carrie Underwood is enjoying with her remake of Randy Travis’ “I Told You So,” she might want to consider a cover of Ferlin Husky’s “Gone” as she records her third album. It would be appropriate: The sign that once welcomed visitors to the “Home of Carrie Underwood” is gone from the city limits. Continue Reading

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