As 2011 comes to an end we are taking a minute to reflect on some of our most popular country music stories from each month of the year.   Here are your top stories of 2011 based on number of page views.

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January :  Nicole Kidman Say’s Keith Urban Was an Answer to Her Prayer

 I remember thinking, Oh, my God, if you ever gave me a man like that, I promise I would be completely devoted for the rest of my life. Something that wild. I remembered praying after I met him that I’d meet somebody, if not him, like him.

February :   Faith Hill’s Teleflora Super Bowl Commercial

During last year’s Super Bowl, Faith Hill’s new Teleflora ad debuted. Take a look…soooo funny.

 

March:  Luke Bryan- “Country Girl Shake it for Me”

 Luke Bryan debuted his smash-it single “Country Girl Shake it For Me” off his Tailgates and Tanlines album.  We gave you an early listen.

April:  Amber Alert Issued for Whitney Duncan’s Cousin Holly Bobo

Whitney Duncan’s cousin mysteriously disappeared from her Tennessee home in the early morning hours.  She is still missing, and the search continues.

May:  Josh Turner Surprises Scotty McCreery At His Hometown Celebration

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery visits his hometown and performs when Josh Turner surprises him on stage to duet with him.

June:  Shania Twain’s “Today is Your Day”

Shania Twain makes her comeback with her new single “Today Is Your Day” which she debuted on her show ‘Why Not? with Shania Twain’ on the OWN network.

July:  “She’s Going Places”  A Tribute Song for Caylee Anthony Written by Gary Levox and Cledus T. Judd

 Cledus’ hope is that the attention can now be placed where it belongs… and that’s on the 2 year old that we lost. She’s in a better place right now. “The greatest way to heal is to help, and that’s what we want to do with this song,” said Judd.

August:  Is Brantley Gilbert Jason Aldean’s Favorite Songwriter?

 Jason Aldean’s hits “My Kinda Party” and “Dirt Road Anthem” were written by country newcomer Brantley Gilbert.

“This is a big step for me as a songwriter and I couldn’t have asked for a better artist to perform the song. After all, he is a Georgia boy! I love how passionate you all are about this song and my music, I just want you to know that this is a good thing,” he assured his fans.

September:  “God Gave Me You” by Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton debuts his loving video for “God Gave Me You” which includes a personal snippet from wife Miranda Lambert.  The video ended the year as GAC’s no. 1 video of 2011.

October:  Jason Aldean Reveals first Cities for 2012 My Kinda Party Tour!

Jason Aldean announced his much anticipated My Kinda Party Tour leg for 2012.  Luke Bryan will join Jason on the road again.

November: Memorable Collaborations at 45th Annual CMA Awards

The top performances of the 2011 CMA Music Awards were taken over by memorable collaborations which included Sugarland and Matt Nathanson, Lionel Richie and everyone else, Rascal Flatts & Natasha Beddingfield, and more.

December:  Rodney Atkins Arrested for Domestic Assault Against His Wife

It’s the arrest heard around the world…one of country music’s good ole boys, Rodney Atkins was arrested for allegedly trying to smother his wife with a pillow.  Rodney immediately filed for divorce.

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