Whatever Else Befell, There Were Always Awards
By: Edward Morris
Apart from the deaths of musical titans (to be covered in a separate story), 2007 has been an encouraging but less than banner year for country music. Carrie Underwood emerged as a full-blown star — with teen Taylor Swift nipping at her heels. Garth Brooks shook off […]

January
LeAnn Rimes is photographed and will soon be seen on the front of Kellogg’s cereal boxes
Jo Dee Messina begins her first USO tour, performing for American G.I.s in Italy over a five-day period
Brad Paisley’s Time Well Wasted album is certified double-platinum
Dierks Bentley shaves off his signature curls for his part in a music video
Craig Morgan […]