The second installment of our five-part series CMA Award prediciton and preview focuses on the Vocal Group of the year, the Vocal Duo of the Year  and New Artist of the Year.  These three categories feature a lot of talent but only one act can win, who do we think will do so?

The Zac Brown Band have become one of country music's biggest stars for their ability to write and perform songs that speak to the country music audience.  With their fourth single from The Foundation the band has taken on a reflective tone.  Does it work?

With her career now firmly established, the former American Idol contestant recently helped build a new home for a family on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.  In a brief interview with Roughstock, Kellie discusses the episode, her recent hits and her tour with Taylor.

Over the next few days, Roughstock will be previewing the CMA Awards telecast with some predictions for the major categories.  Today we look over the Music Video of the Year and Music Event of the Year Categories and offer our thoughts on how they stack up.

There just aren't enough sad songs on country radio anymore, are there? I mean, truly sad songs. Songs that get you right in the heart. Songs that make you want to cry a little. And can you believe that, of all singers, Toby Keith has a song just like that now?

The Lost Trailers scored a Top 10 hit with "Holler Back" and followed that up with "How 'Bout You Don't."  For their latest single the Lost Trailers were a bit undecided but eventually came to their senses and released this song as a single.  Will it be a another hit for them?

Big Machine Records duo Steel Magnola recently appeared on the Grand Ole Opry.  We have the video of the duo's performance on the show here.

Alan Jackson and the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store announced today a partnership in which the restaurant/store will not only offer fans a new Songs of Love and Heartache compilation album with two new tracks but also a new collection of lifestyle items.

It’s Wednesday again so if you’re a regular reader of Roughstock you know what today is – it’s SoundScan day – and this week’s chart-topping country album comes from Tim McGraw. Who else finds themselves on this week's Hot Country Albums chart?

Last weekend in University Park, PA, Brad Paisley and his opening acts Jimmy Wayne and Dierks Bentley entertained a packed Bryce Jordan Center with over two hours of high-energy music that was sure to leave fans wanting more when the event was over.