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Country Whuppin' – Lonestar Vs. Greg Bates

Eric Cornish — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:55:42 +0000

They’re back together and may be on the rebound. Lonestar picked up their first win in the Country Whuppin’ and they’re off to defend their title against the second single from newcomer, Greg Bates. Can Bates capitalize off the success of ‘Did It For The Girl’ or is Lonestar’s comeback for real? Vote and tell [...]

Country Whuppin' – Lonestar Vs. Tyler Farr

Eric Cornish — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:55:39 +0000

Kristen Kelly is the newest member of the Country Whuppin’ Hall of Fame. Congrats to her and the song ‘He Loves To Make Me Cry.’ That means we start from scratch with two new songs today. After a week hiatus, it’s Lonestar, back together, taking on Tyler Farr and his third single. Challenger #1 [...]

Lonestar Raise $50K for Breast Cancer Research With Women-Only Pajama Party

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:00:53 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and a pink spotlight is shining on this cause by multiple arms of the entertainment industry. Country quartet Lonestar are doing their part to raise funds and awareness. The band are helping to corral $50,000 for benefit breast cancer research by doing what they do best -- perform.

Country Whuppin' – Lauren Alaina vs. Greg Bates

Eric Cornish — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:55:29 +0000

With a second win in a row, Lauren Alaina moves on in the Country Whuppin’ brought to you by Cleaver’s Prime Sandwiches and Salads. Lauren knocked off Lonestar’s new single by a 94% margin. She heads into battle today with new artist, Greg Bates and Did It For The Girl. Champion – Lauren Alaina “Eighteen [...]

Country Whuppin' – Lauren Alaina vs. Lonestar

Eric Cornish — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:55:03 +0000

Two big battles in a row last week first as Chris Cagle took down Brantley Gilbert before the time limit. Too bad Brantley racked up well over 2000 vote after the polls closed. Since then it's been a war between Cagle and Lauren Alaina, but Alaina was able to take the win on the Country Whuppin' brought to you by Cleaver's Prime Sandwiches and Salads. Today she faces off with a reunited Lonestar and their new single.

Flop Then Fly – Five Country Songs That Failed Before An Artist Took Off

Eric Cornish — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:51:25 +0000

Some country artists' careers take off from their very first single, and they continue to have hits for years. The Zac Brown Band is a prime example. Their song, "Chicken Fried" went to number one on the charts right out of the box, and every single they've released since has followed. However, some of country's biggest stars had to deal with a chart "stiff" before they found their biggest success.