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Country Music Feature Writer: Lisa L. Rollins

Today in country music we've got teen-sensation Taylor Swift crossing over on the charts, Keith Urban going strong as ever and a cowboy from East Tennessee who's created his own satellite-radio station, and that doesn't even scratch the surface.

From newer sensations like Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean, to timeless favorites such as The Statler Brothers, Gene Watson, George Strait and Reba McEntire, you've found the place for a country music perspective from the fan's point of view: Kenny Chesney, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, Tim McGraw, Marty Stuart, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and everyone in between.

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Feature Writer Articles in Country Music

Album Overview: Phil Vassar's 'Traveling Circus'
Hit-maker Phil Vassar, who's easily the best-known piano-playin' country star on the circuit today, is releasing his much-anticipated new studio album, Traveling Circus.
Country Music's 'Big Kenny' Discusses Solo CD
Most country fans know "Big Kenny" Alphin as one-half of the hit duo Big & Rich. But on his new solo CD, he demonstrates his musical freedom via inspired reflection.
Country Fans, Music Industry Mourn Loss
The country-music community has lost one of its treasures, with the Dec. 1 passing of Lone Star State native "Big Bill" Lister, known as "Radio's Tallest Singing Cowboy."
Country Stars Win 2009 American Music Awards
The 37th Annual American Music Awards held Nov. 22, 2009, showcased several of today's hottest country acts, including the 2009 event's big winner, Taylor Swift, 19.
Best New Christmas-themed Country Music
Guy Gilchrist illustrates the popular 'Nancy' comic series that's read daily by some 70 million worldwide. But there's an inspired country-music side of the artist, too.


Contributing Articles in Country Music

Steel Magnolia Builds on CMT Can You Duet Win
From the start of Country Music Television's Can You Duet second season, Steel Magnolia was pegged as a safe bet to claim the title.
Kenny Rogers – The First 50 Years
Duets, love songs, and story songs combine in this three-disc set featuring the legendary singer Kenny Rogers.
Artist Profile - Kellie Pickler
Escaping a childhood of personal termoil, Kellie Pickler has perservered to become one of Nashville's new it girls.
Artist Profile - Keith Urban
Within the past decade, Keith Urban has risen from obscurity to become one of the greatest country artists that Australia has ever produced.
Artist Profile - Keith Anderson
Working as a songwriter first, Keith Anderson has written hits like Big & Rich's "Lost in the Moment," the Garth Brooks/ George Jones duet "Beer Run" and his own hits.