You clicked and we counted!
We’ve compiled the top 10 most popular stories of February 2012, according to your clicks. Superstars Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney each appear in the top 10 most viewed stories of February twice. Other artists on the list include Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Dierks Bentley, and Taylor Swift.
Here’s a look at what made headlines last month…
10. Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler’s ‘CMT Crossroads’ is Highest-Rated ‘Crossroads’ Episode in Seven Years: Country superstar Carrie Underwood teamed up with Steven Tyler for a “CMT Crossroads” to remember. The pair made ratings history and went down in the record books as the highest rated “Crossroads” episode in seven years!
9. Sugarland Announces ‘In the Hands of the Fans’ Tour: Sugarland fans were excited to hear the news that the duo will launch their sixth consecutive headlining tour entitled “In the Hands of the Fans” this April. The 25+ date tour will feature openers Lauren Alaina and Canaan Smith (in select cities).
8. PHOTOS: 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards – Ceremony: Country music was well represented at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Fans flocked to this post to re-live the GRAMMY telecast through photos.
7. Woman Arrested at Kenny Chesney’s Home in Nashville: A California woman was arrested for public intoxication and criminal trespassing after being found on Kenny Chesney’s Nashville property. Chesney wasn’t home at the time.
6. Miranda Lambert Upset Over Chris Brown’s Recent Success: After the GRAMMYs, Miranda Lambert took a stand against R&B/pop singer Chris Brown, who infamously assaulted fellow singer Rihanna three years ago. Lambert tweeted her thoughts and also discussed the situation at a concert where a fan handed her a sign that read “Take Notes Chris Brown” just before she sang “Gunpowder and Lead.”
5. Miranda Lambert’s Beloved Family Dog Dies: They say that bad things happen in threes, and that is most certainly the case for Miranda Lambert. In January, Miranda’s father-in-law passed away, and just a short time later she lost a childhood friend of nearly 20 years due to an accident. In February, the superstar lost her beloved family dog of 20 years.
4. Country Music is a ‘Long Time Gone’ for Dixie Chicks Lead Singer Natalie Maines: Comments made on Twitter by Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks outraged fans last month. Maines admitted she is “very out of that world.” That world being country music. Did her comments offend you?
3. Dierks Bentley’s Daughter Evie Makes Ryman Auditorium Debut: Dierks Bentley celebrated the February 7 release of his new album, Home, with a performance at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. Bentley surprised fans when he brought out his 3-year-old daughter, Evie, for a duet. How sweet!
2. Kenny Chesney To Honor Bruce Springsteen on ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’: Fans were excited to find out that Kenny Chesney would be making his first appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” with a performance honoring the great Bruce Springsteen.
1. Taylor Swift Invites Cancer-Stricken Fan to ACM Awards: Kevin McGuire, a high school student battling Leukemia, invited Taylor Swift to attend his prom. The superstar won’t be attending his prom, but instead invited him to attend the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards as her date. This is such a great story; no wonder it’s the most-viewed post of February!
