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Country Music News 2/13/12

Monday February 13, 2012 Posted 3 months, 1 week ago by Scott Hanson

WHITNEY HOUSTON: Country Stars React

Country stars were shocked to hear the news of Whitney Houston's death, but perhaps none were more affected than "I Will Always Love You" writer Dolly Parton. On her website, Dolly wrote, "Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song, and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.'"

  • Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Tweeted, "We are so heartbroken to hear of the loss of Whitney Houston. One of the best voices ever! Praying God's comfort for her family."
  • Jason Aldean Tweeted, "Very sad to hear about the death of Whitney Houston. What an amazing talent she was."
  • Luke Bryan Tweeted, "On the bus listening to Whitney. Very heartbreaking to lose someone that defined my generation. Voice of an angel. A very sad day."
  • Martina McBride Tweeted, "So sad about Whitney. She was one of my singing idols. Prayers going up for her family, especially her daughter."
  • Sara Evans Tweeted, "What a tragedy losing Whitney Houston. One of my all time idols. So very sad for her family. I will be praying for them."
  • Chris Young Tweeted, "RIP Whitney Houston. Truly one of the best vocalists of all times, all genres. Sad day."
  • Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Tweeted, "Whitney Houston has died! Oh my goodness, what a loss. Sad."
  • Sugarland's Kristian Bush Tweeted, "A beautiful voice and a talent beyond compare. You will be missed."
  • Steve Wariner Tweeted, "So sad to hear about Whitney. I met her once while at one of the Clive Davis Grammy parties. When she sang there, you could hear a pin drop."
  • Lauren Alaina Tweeted, "I think I speak for so many people when I say, Whitney Houston, I will always love you. I'm sending out prayers to the Houston family. God bless."
  • Brett Eldredge Tweeted, "Weird thinking Whitney Houston just passed away down the street from where I've been all day. One of the best voices. Rest in peace."
  • Clay Walker Tweeted, "Sad day. Whitney Houston gone too soon. 'We will always love you.' See on you on the other side, sweetheart."
  • Billy Ray Cyrus Tweeted, "RIP Whitney Houston. I will always love you and your music, and your talents will live on forever."


BARACK OBAMA: Rolling Through the Country Music

President Barack Obama announced his unofficial 2012 campaign Spotify playlist on Twitter Thursday, and country music is well represented. The 28-track list includes Dierks Bentley's "Home," Montgomery Gentry's "My Town," Zac Brown Band's "Keep Me in Mind," Darius Rucker's "Learn to Live" and Sugarland's "Stand Up" and "Everyday America."

Other artists on the list include Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, U2, Ricky Martin and Al Green.


QUICK SHOTS:

  • Joy Williams of The Civil Wars has announced that she's expecting her first child with husband-manager Nate Yetton. The baby is due in June.
  • Bret Michaels has invited Loretta Lynn to join him on a cover of his old band Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" for his upcoming solo album, Get Your Rock On. The pair met over Thanksgiving.
  • Lorrie Morgan, has a gown featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame's "Something in Red" exhibit launched in support of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign. Sara Evans, Naomi Judd, The Jane Dear Girls' Danelle Leverett and Julie Roberts have also donated red outfits for the exhibit, which runs through April.