Carrie Underwood on the set of her video for “Two Black Cadillacs.” Photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Carrie Underwood remains at No. 1 with “Two Black Cadillacs” on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown this week with Thompson Square and Miranda Lambert rounding out the Top 3. New videos from Hunter Hayes, Brett Eldredge and Tate Stevens make their Top 20 debut!

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Plus, Brett Eldredge and his mom Robin joined host Nan Kelley at Arrington Vineyards just outside of Nashvillle in honor of Mother’s Day. They chatted about Brett’s upcoming debut album, his latest single “Don’t Ya,” and helped out with the wine making process. Check times for re-airs »

And don’t forget, you could win $20,000 in our Top 20 for $20,000 Sweepstakes! Enter daily and watch Top 20 for the answer to this week’s trivia question to be entered to win our weekly $5,000 drawing!

Want to re-watch some of your favorite interviews? Head over to our Top 20 section for videos, photos and more! You can also catch Top 20 Extras, cast your votes and take a look at the current chart to see where your favorite videos land. Visit our Top 20 section »

This Week’s Chart:

1. Carrie Underwood – “Two Black Cadillacs”
2. Thompson Square – “If I Didn’t Have You”
3. Miranda Lambert – “Mama’s Broken Heart”
4. Blake Shelton – “Sure Be Cool If You Did”
5. Katie Armiger – “Playing With Fire”
6. Lady Antebellum – “Downtown”
7. Taylor Swift – “22”
8. Darius Rucker – “Wagon Wheel”
9. Jason Aldean – “1994”
10. The Band Perry – “DONE” Continue Reading

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Katie Armiger photo courtesy of Cold River Records.

Katie Armiger is living dangerously in her new video, “Playin’ With Fire.” Directed by Stephen Shepherd, Katie is welding and using a blow torch, knowing she’s falling for someone who most likely will break her heart.

Katie recently released her new album, Fall Into Me. Watch the “Playin’ With Fire” video HERE and read our album review here.

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The Academy of Country Music announced today the line-up of free music performances and special events held during the open-to-the-public ACM EXPERIENCE,a family-friendly country music lifestyle event held April 5-7, 2013 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.  Artists including Jewel, Katie Armiger, Easton Corbin, Jerrod Niemann, Danielle Peck, Tate Stevens, Charlie Worsham, Blackberry Smoke, Love and Theft and more will be featured.

Special ACM EXPERIENCE music events (full schedule below) include: Continue Reading

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Katie Armiger’s 2013 CD, Fall Into Me. Photo courtesy of Cold River Records.

Though just 21 years old, indie songstress Katie Armiger is set to release her fourth studio album on longtime label home Cold River Records. The 14 song collection, Fall Into Me, due in stores January 15, is an exciting step for the young singer/songwriter as she sheds some of the sweet, girl-next-door feel of 2010’s Confessions of a Nice Girl in favor of a more experienced, riskier sound.

Working again with producer Chad Carlson, Katie handles most of the songwriting on Fall Into Me, co-writing every track. The bluesy lead single “Better In A Black Dress,” which is Katie’s highest charting to date, emphasizes her growth both as an artist and as a young woman. Against swampy resonator guitar and a stirring groove full of hand claps and acoustic tones, Katie delivers the simple truth that she’s old enough to know she’s not ready to settle down. Her beautiful, arching, whoa-oh-ohs, are captivating and pristine while her ability to manipulate melodies shows that she’s in complete control.

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Blake Shelton photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Nashville.

Each year we ask fans to help us choose the best of the best country music videos released during the prior 12 months for our year-end Top 50 Videos of the Year countdown. Here are the voting results for 2012 based on videos released and added to the GAC playlist from Nov. 1, 2011 to Oct. 31, 2012.

1              Blake Shelton—“Over”

2              Carrie Underwood—“Blown Away”

3              Carrie Underwood—“Good Girl”

4              Alan Jackson—“So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore”

5              Miranda Lambert—“Over You”

6              Little Big Town—“Pontoon”

7              Taylor Swift—“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

8              Lady Antebellum—“Wanted You More”

9              Big & Rich—“That’s Why I Pray”

10           Kelly Clarkson—“Mr. Know It All”

11           Lady Antebellum—“Dancin’ Away With My Heart”

12           Miranda Lambert—“Fastest Girl In Town”

13           Kenny Chesney—“Come Over”

14           Eric Church—“Springsteen”

15           Luke Bryan—“I Don’t Want This Night To End”

16           Keith Urban—“For You”

17           Taylor Swift—“Begin Again”

18           Toby Keith—“I Like Girls That Drink Beer”

19           Zac Brown Band—“Keep Me In Mind”

20           Kenny Chesney/ Tim McGraw—“Feel Like A Rock Star”

21           Luke Bryan—“Drunk On You”

22           Hunter Hayes—“Wanted”

23           Billy Ray Cyrus—“Change My Mind”

24           Scotty McCreery—“Water Tower Town”

25           Dustin Lynch—“Cowboys And Angels” Continue Reading

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Katie Amiger photo courtesy of Cold River Records.

Katie Armiger has one more reason to wear her little black dress. Her latest single, “Better In A Black Dress,” is at No. 38 on the Mediabase chart, marking her first single to land in the Top 40. Katie co-wrote the sassy single with Blair Daly. It will be featured on her upcoming studio album, set for release in January.

“It’s truly exciting and such a dream come true to watch this single connect,” Katie said. “I am grateful to everyone for all of their support as none of this would be possible without it.” Continue Reading

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Nan Kelley and Taylor Swift on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown. Photo courtesy of Julee Cobb.

This week, GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown featured part two of Taylor Swift’s interview with Nan Kelley. Taylor and Nan discussed Taylor’s new album, Red, songwriting, career achievement and fan appreciation. Nan also revealed which of Taylor’s new songs gave her goosebumps and Taylor confessed which artist made her so nervous she almost didn’t ask them for a duet opportunity!

Watch Part One of Taylor Swift’s Interview >>

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If you missed this week’s premiere, catch it again throughout the week! Check the schedule for airtimes! Full schedule »

On the chart this week, Carrie Underwood reclaims the No. 1 spot after being knocked out of the top position by Katie Armiger last week; and Taylor moves into the No. 2 spot with “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” Videos from Ray Scott, Clay Walker and Kip Moore all make their countdown debut this week.

This Week’s Chart:

1. Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away”
2. Taylor Swift – “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
3. Luke Bryan – “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye”
4. Casey James – “Crying On A Suitcase”
5. Blake Shelton – “Over”
6. Miranda Lambert– “Fastest Girl In Town”
7. Eric Church – “Creepin’”
8.  Tim McGraw – “Truck Yeah”
9. Billy Ray Cyrus – “Change My Mind”
10. Rascal Flatts – “Come Wake Me Up” Continue Reading

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Jason Aldean visits with Suzanne Alexander on the Top 20 Country Countdown set. Photo by Julee Cobb.

The superstars were out on this week’s episode of GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown! Jason Aldean stopped by to talk with host Suzanne Alexander about his new album, Night Train, and what his plans are for 2013. Plus, Taylor Swift was on hand for part one of her two-part interview with host  Nan Kelley to talk about her highly anticipated new album, Red, and reveal a few secrets from her “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” video shoot.

If you missed this week’s premiere, catch it again throughout the week! You won’t want to miss out on this superstar-packed episode which also includes the premiere of Ray Scott’s new video, “Those Jeans.” Check the schedule for airtimes! Full schedule »

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There was quite the shakeup on the chart this week. After 10 weeks straight at No. 1, Carrie Underwood falls to No. 2 with “Blown Away” while Katie Armiger takes the top spot with “Better In A Black Dress.” Casey James creeps into the Top 5 with “Crying On A Suitcase” and Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah” video debuts on the countdown at No. 16.

This Week’s Chart:

1. Katie Armiger – “Better In A Black Dress”
2. Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away”
3. Taylor Swift – “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
4. Casey James – “Crying On A Suitcase”
5. Luke Bryan – “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye”
6. Joey + Rory – “When I’m Gone”
7. Lee Brice – “Hard To Love”
8. Blake Shelton – “Over”
9. Miranda Lambert– “Fastest Girl In Town”
10. Rascal Flatts – “Come Wake Me Up” Continue Reading

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Carrie Underwood photo by James White, courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Nan Kelley and GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown headed to Clemson, South Carolina to catch up with Luke Bryan on his Farm Tour. Luke shared why his annual Farm Tour is important to him and clowned around with Nan using the Photo Card feature of GAC’s Mobile App! Plus, The Peach Pickers stopped by to share their songwriting secrets.

If you missed Friday night’s premiere of this week’s countdown, check the schedule for re-airs throughout the weekend to watch host Nan Kelley count down your favorite videos! Full schedule »

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On the chart this week, Carrie Underwood makes it an impressive 10 weeks straight at No. 1 with “Blown Away.” Luke’s new video, “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye,” debuts at No. 10 on the countdown and Toby Keith’s “I Like Girls That Drink Beer” makes its first countdown appearance at No. 18.

This Week’s Chart:

1. Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away”
2. Katie Armiger – “Better In A Black Dress”
3. Scotty McCreery – “Water Tower Town”
4. Taylor Swift – “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
5. Lee Brice – “Hard To Love”
6. Joey + Rory – “When I’m Gone”
7. Casey James – “Crying On A Suitcase”
8. Miranda Lambert– “Fastest Girl In Town”
9. Blake Shelton – “Over”
10. Luke Bryan – “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” Continue Reading

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Top 20 Country Countdown.

Carrie Underwood’s latest video, “Blown Away,” has been No. 1 for eight straight weeks on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown — but can she stay there another week with Scotty McCreery and Katie Armiger nipping at her heels? Host Nan Kelley will count down this week’s videos, chosen by you, to reveal the answer!

Plus, Nan will give you a sneak peek at four brand new music videos from Tim McGraw, Kacey Musgraves, Miss Willie Brown and Luke Bryan. She’ll also spill the details on the Pistol Annies’ major career accomplishment and tell you how you can have a front row seat to their party! Tune in tonight at 8/7 p.m. CT for all the Top 20 action.

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