Cory Stromblad's passion for country music spurred his decision to move to Nashville in 2003 to study the music industry at Belmont University. After graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts minor, Cory began his career as the Creative Office Manager for Tom-Leis Music, as well as a personal management assistant for Lyric Street Recording artist Sarah Buxton. In 2011, Cory began working with AOL Music as a writer for The Boot, before signing on as a freelance writer for Taste of Country in 2012.
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Reba McEntire Won’t Return to Host ACM Awards in 2013
Reba McEntire has hosted the ACM Awards more than a dozen times since first emceeing the annual event in 1999, but the music legend admits she has no plans to return for the 2013 ceremony. Instead, the Oklahoma native has found a suitable replacement in a fellow Okie and country music superstar -- her standing co-host Blake Shelton.
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Behind the Music’ Episode to Air September 30
Last summer Carrie Underwood fans found out the singer would be featured in an upcoming episode of VH1's 'Behind the Music.' Now the Oklahoma native's small-screen documentary from college co-ed to global country music superstar has an air date. Underwood's episode on the long-running television series is set to debut on Sept. 30 at 9 PM ET on Vh1.
Team Blake Welcomes Suzanna Choffel After Soulful Cover of ‘Landslide’ on ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton was the second judge to turn around after Suzanna Choffel's stellar performance of 'Landslide' on last night's (Sept. 24) episode of 'The Voice,' but the country crooner snagged the 32-year-old hopeful from friend and fellow celebrity mentor Adam Levine. He now has 12 of his 16 singers for the third season of the wildly popular reality show.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Bulldog Commercial – What’s the Song?
At one time or another, every dog owner has had to deal with their canine's bizarre appetite -- whether it's a favorite pair of shoes, the television remote control or even a set of car keys being eaten. In a hysterical new 2013 Volkswagen Jetta commercial promoting their effortless key-less ignition system, the car maker capitalizes on this furry friend faux pas, using Johnny Cash's 'Dirty Old Eg
Martina McBride Announces 2012 Joy of Christmas Tour
Martina McBride is set to reprise her Joy of Christmas headlining tour, announcing 16 dates for the popular holiday outing. The singer will kick off the newly-announced Christmas excursion on Nov. 23 in Atlanta, Ga., just days after wrapping her upcoming One Night theater tour.
Kelly Clarkson Makes the Move to Nashville
Kelly Clarkson continues to inch closer to becoming a bona fide country music superstar, recently announcing plans to claim full-time residency in Nashville. Despite her allegiance to the Lone Star State, the current CMA Awards nominee has placed her Texas estate on the market, and is currently in the process of finding a home in Music City.
Rascal Flatts Strum Their ‘Banjo’ on ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’
The guys of Rascal Flatts joined the stellar lineup for Monday night's 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' special, performing their No. 1 hit 'Banjo' for the three-hour prime time country music extravaganza.
Brantley Gilbert Wows Crowd With ‘Country Must Be Country Wide’ During ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’
Decked out his usual black baseball cap and skin-tight jeans, newcomer Brantley Gilbert wowed concert-goers with an electrifying performance of his No. 1 'Country Must Be Country Wide' during tonight's 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' ABC prime time special.
Scotty McCreery Avoids ‘T-R-O-U-B-L-E’ With Travis Tritt Cover on ‘CMA Music Festival’ Special
Scotty McCreery broke the mold with his performance slot on tonight's ABC special, 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock,' performing Travis Tritt's 1993 country classic 'T.R.O.U.B.L.E' for the TV airing rather than a tune from his own country music debut record, 'Clear as Day.'
Kix Brooks Proves He’s Definitely Not ‘New to This Town’ With ‘CMA Music Festival’ Special Performance
Kix Brooks have may performed 'New to This Town' during tonight's 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock,' but it's clear that the former Brooks & Dunn member is far from a novice when it comes to entertaining a Music City crowd.
Blake Shelton Asks Fans to ‘Drink on It’ During ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’ TV Airing
'The Voice' celebrity mentor Blake Shelton split his time between his weekly prime time gig to appear on tonight's 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' special on ABC, returning to the stage for a second time in one evening to perform his No. 1 single 'Drink on It.'
Eric Church Serenades ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’ Viewers With ‘Springsteen’
It seems as though Eric Church has started a new country music fashion trend, with many of the CMA Music Festival concert-goers wearing a pair of the singer's signature aviator glasses during his set. Decked out in a pair of shades of his own, Church gave his legion of loyal fans a performance of 'Springsteen' during tonight's 'Country's Night to Rock' prime time special.
Lady Antebellum Perform ‘Wanted You More’ on ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’
Lady Antebellum performed their current chart-climber 'Wanted You More' on tonight's ABC special, 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock.' Dressed in all black, trio members Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott commanded the stage for the intimate performance, with fellow band member Dave Haywood adding a personal touch with his superb guitar skills.
Hunter Hayes is ‘Wanted’ by Fans During ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’ Special
Hunter Hayes may be a country music newcomer, but the emerging superstar was definitely desired -- err, 'wanted' -- by the crowd during his performance on tonight's 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' special, performing 'Wanted' with just a piano and a sea of adoring fans.
Keith Urban Officially Signs Off From ‘The Voice’ Australia
It's been widely speculated that Keith Urban will join a completely overhauled version of 'American Idol' next season -- and with official word that the Australian superstar has left the his home country's version of 'The Voice,' there is more fuel to the fire that the 'For You' singer could likely become a reality television star stateside.
Blake Shelton Snags Two Talented Hopefuls During ‘The Voice’ Season 3 Premiere
After taking home the top prize with hopeful Jermaine Paul on the last season of 'The Voice,' Blake Shelton was the coach to beat heading into tonight's Season 3 premiere of the popular reality competition series. Despite the haggling tactics of his fellow celebrity judges, the country music superstar was able to lasso two of the more talented vocalists on the first of three Blind Auditions season