CBS Country Music Special: The Best of the Best
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The best country music performers come together for an unforgettable night of music in this CBS Country Music Special.
Introduction
Welcome to CBS Country Music Special: The Best of the Best! We’re excited to bring you some of the greatest country music hits from the past and present.
On this special, you’ll hear classics like “Crazy” by Patsy Cline, “Jolene” by Dolly Parton, and “The Dance” by Garth Brooks. You’ll also enjoy contemporary hits like “Die a Happy Man” by Thomas Rhett, “Drunk on a Plane” by Dierks Bentley, and “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the best of country music!
The Best of the Best
On Sunday, December 10th, CBS aired a country music special called “The Best of the Best.” This two-hour show featured some of the biggest names in country music, including George Strait, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, and Brooks & Dunn. The special was hosted byCountry Music Television personality Katie Cook.
Keith Urban
Keith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian country music singer, songwriter and record producer. In 1991, he released a self-titled debut album and charted four singles in Australia before moving to the United States the following year. He found work as a session guitarist before starting a band known as The Ranch, which recorded one studio album on Capitol Nashville and charted two singles on the Billboard country charts. Still signed to Capitol, Urban made his solo American debut in 1999 with a second eponymous album. Certified platinum in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), it produced his first number one on Hot Country Songs with “But for the Grace of God”. Somebody Like You, the first single from his second Capitol album, Golden Road (2002), was named by Billboard as 2002’s “Song of the Year” and later certified double platinum; it remains Urban’s highest-charting single in the US to date and at sixteen weeks spent the longest time at Number One for any song by an Australian artist. A greatest hits package followed in late 2004 before he released his third American album, Be Here, in 2004
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood is one of the most popular and successful country music artists of all time. She first rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005, and has since gone on to sell over 65 million records worldwide. Underwood is also a seven-time Grammy Award winner, and is currently the only female artist in history to have won four consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards from the Academy of Country Music. In addition to her musical accomplishments, Underwood is also an active philanthropist, supporting a number of causes and charities close to her heart.
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton has been a dominant force in country music for more than a decade. He’s had 20 No. 1 songs, won countless awards and is one of the most popular performers in the genre. He’s also a coach on NBC’s “The Voice,” which has only increased his visibility and popularity. In this special, CBS News takes a look at the life and career of Blake Shelton, from his humble beginnings in Oklahoma to his current position as one of the biggest stars in country music.
CBS Country Music Special
CBS is gearing up for another amazing night of country music! This year’s lineup includes some of the biggest names in the genre, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us. Tune in tonight to catch all the action!
The Show
The CBS Country Music Special: The Best of the Best is a two-hour primetime special that will showcase the biggest and brightest stars in country music. The two-hour event will feature intimate interviews, live performances, and never-before-seen footage from some of country music’s biggest names.
The Performances
There were so many great performances during the CBS Country Music Special: The Best of the Best. Here are just a few of our favorites:
-Brad Paisley kicked things off with a rousing rendition of his hit song “Alcohol”.
-Carrie Underwood brought the house down with her powerful voice and moving performance of “I Told You So”.
-Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash sang a beautiful duet of “Ring of Fire”.
-Willie Nelson performed a touching version of “Always on My Mind”.
-Dolly Parton brought the crowd to their feet with her energetic performance of “9 to 5”.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this look at some of the best country music performers of the past and present. From old-time classics to today’s top hits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Thanks for watching and listening!
