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‘Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors’ Wins Two Outdoor Channel Awards
Craig Morgan hosts his own Outdoor Channel show, ‘Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors’ and the singer and the show landed not one but two Golden Moose Awards. The Golden Moose Awards are now in their 12th year and they honor the producers and the on-air talent that contribute to quality Outdoor Channel programming. The ceremony is also said to be the most popular and longstanding outdoor TV celebrat
Brad Paisley to Play Halftime Show at NFC Championship Game
Even if you’re not a fan of either the New York Giants or the San Francisco 49ers, you should still tune into the NFC championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22, since Brad Paisley will be performing during halftime.
Kellie Pickler Shares Contents of Handbag
Some women guard the contents of their handbags with their lives. Others dump them out for all the world to see in the pages of fashion and lifestyle magazines, where “What’s Inside My Bag” features are super popular. Country cutie Kellie Pickler falls into the latter group, as the singer, who will release ’100 Proof’ on Jan. 24, offered fans a peak into her pricey and studded black Burberry tote.
Garth Brooks Goes to Trial Over $500K Hospital Donation
Garth Brooks is learning the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished. The Oklahoma native is set to appear in a courtroom in Rogers County today (Jan. 17) to face an aging lawsuit over a donation he made to a local hospital. The long-lingering suit is finally going to trial with jury selection scheduled to take place in the early part of the afternoon.
Taylor Swift Wins Favorite Country Artist at 2012 People’s Choice Awards
Someone better tell Taylor Swift to add a wing onto her house in order to store all of her awards, since she just added another one to her copious collection of trophies and statuettes. The singer won the Favorite Country Artist Award at the 2012 People’s Choice Awards, which were televised this evening (Jan. 11).
Jo Dee Messina Welcomes Baby
It’s a busy week for Jo Dee Messina. Fresh off her Sunday night appearance on ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ the country singer has given birth to her second son at a Nashville hospital.
Jo Dee Messina to Appear on ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’
Drama alert! Country singer Jo Dee Messina will make an appearance on Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ tomorrow night, Sunday, Jan. 8, at 9 PM ET. How, where and why will Messina factor into this drama-loaded show?
Carrie Underwood Gives New Album Update, Says Rescued Dog Is ‘Doing Well’
The year has started off with a bang for Carrie Underwood. She’s a busy, busy, busy gal. In a new blog post for her fan club, which was accessed by MJsBigBlog, Underwood revealed that she’ll officially start promoting her new album next week.
The Band Perry Perform ‘If I Die Young’ on Dick Clark’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
The Band Perry performed their smash crossover hit ‘If I Die Young,’ which truly put the threesome on the map, at Dick Clark’s big party last night (Dec. 31). The trio soared through the song on ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.’ The event took place in both New York and Hollywood, with the Bant Perry’s performance airing from the West Coast.
Reba McEntire Donates 200,000 Meals to Oklahoma Food Bank
Reba McEntire is looking out for her fellow Oklahomans. The singer made a generous donation to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma after she learned about the organization’s Food for Kids program, which aims to provide healthy food choices to school children.
Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney Have Highest-Grossing Country Tours of 2011
Another year in the concert industry has closed and is in the books, and the results are out. Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney enjoyed the highest-grossing tours in country music in 2011.
Blake Shelton Reveals His Strategy for Season Two of ‘The Voice’
It feels like only yesterday that Blake Shelton‘s charge Dia Frampton was the runner up on the debut season of ‘The Voice.’ Well, season two is upon us, and Shelton is already raring to go and plotting his methods for another round. Shelton revealed that he will retain last season’s strategy of picking the singers with the most unique and different voices for his team. Obviously, Shelton has no in
The Band Perry to Perform National Anthem at Cotton Bowl
The Band Perry had a banner year in 2011, due in large part to the crossover success of ‘If I Die Young.’ They will soar into 2012 with another heralded appearance. The trio of siblings will perform the national anthem at the AT&T Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas on Jan. 6, reports CMT.
Alan Jackson and Wife Open Up About Saving Their Marriage and Fighting Cancer
Alan Jackson was the subject of last night’s ‘Backstory’ on GAC, and the singer’s relationship with wife Denise was a focal point of the episode. Alan and Denise have been married since 1979, so their relationship factors heavily in his career and his music. The duo endured their fair share of ups and downs since that fateful meeting at a Dairy Queen, but through it all, they remain stronger than
Mindy McCready Claims Her Young Son Was Beaten by Her Mother
Mindy McCready continues to speak to the press about her recent actions, where she took her son Zander, 5, from her mother and step-father’s Florida home. The grandparents have custody of the boy, but McCready claims she had good reason to yank her son from his living situation.
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott Tweets Close-up Photo of Dog
Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott is in love and not just with her fiancée Chis Tyrell. The singer seriously loves her pooch Hobbs and is addicted to tweeting about him. She’s not that different from millions of other proud pet owners out there; she just has a bigger audience with which to share photos. Scott constantly posts candid pics of her pooch on Twitter, and each one is cuter than the n
Toby Keith Foundation Cancer Treatment Facility Approved by Local Board
Toby Keith should be ready to raise a ‘Red Solo Cup’ in celebration. The singer’s Toby Keith Foundation has designs on opening a facility to house and provide amenities for the families of children receiving treatment for cancer. The foundation is inching closer to its goal of opening the $8.5 million complex, dubbed the OK Kids Korral, as an Oklahoma City board has approved the plans.
Miranda’s Tips for Keeping in Shape
Lambert fans looking to get healthy and tone their bodies should take heed of the singer’s suggestions, since they are fun, functional and also make you feel like you know her a little bit better.
Dan ‘Bee’ Spears, Willie Nelson’s Longtime Bassist, Dies
Dan ‘Bee’ Spears, who served as the bassist in Wille Nelson‘s touring band for over 40 years and who played on several of the singer’s crucial albums, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (Dec. 8). Spears was 62.
Lauren Alaina Tells ‘X Factor’ Contestant Rachel Crow She’s ‘Amazing’
If anyone understands exactly how eliminated ‘X Factor‘ contestant Rachel Crow feels about finishing just short of your reality TV singing competition goals, it’s Lauren Alaina. A mere six months ago, Alaina heard Scotty McCreery‘s name announced instead of hers during the ‘American Idol’ finals. While Crow placed fifth in her competition, she, like Alaina, was an early favorite, loved by fans and