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Miranda Lambert Reveals How She and Blake Shelton Love to Celebrate Christmas
Christmas is something Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton look forward to -- and not just because everyone and their mother happily anticipates the holidays in light of cookies and eggnog, or that you get to tear open expertly wrapped gifts. The couple is so busy with their respective burgeoning careers that they view the holiday season as time to slow down and reconnect with one another. As it tur
Brad Paisley Performs ‘Behind the Clouds’ at Disney Parks Christmas Parade
It was a country Christmas, as Brad Paisley performed 'Behind the Clouds' at the annual Disney Parks Christmas parade. Paisley fans were able to invite the country superstar into their homes for the holiday, even if only for a few fleeting moments. The performance aired this morning (Dec. 25) but it was pre-taped a few weeks ago.
Reba McEntire Sends Holiday Greetings From ‘Malibu Country’ Set
Reba McEntire's new hit sitcom 'Malibu Country' didn't air a new episode this past Friday. Instead, it was a repeat of the pilot, given that we're in the thick of the holiday season and that sort of programming. The singer and actress still took time out of her busy schedule to send holiday greetings from the set to the show's viewers and to her fans.
Blake Shelton Gives Coaches a Ride in Funny Promo for ‘The Voice’ Season 4
Blake Shelton may have just won the third season of 'The Voice' (marking his second consecutive win), but the show is already looking forward to Season 4. The latest promo, called 'The Pickup,' finds Shelton giving the coaches a ride in his trusty truck. And that's when the fun ensues.
Keith Urban Shares How He Used to Spend Christmas as a Kid
For most young children, there is nothing more euphoric than Christmas morning. Waking up early is a requirement. Flying down the steps to tear open presents is also a given. Country superstar Keith Urban was no different than your average, Christmas-loving kid while growing up in Australia. The singer revealed how he spent Christmas mornings and how he was the personal alarm clock of Mom and Dad
Taylor Swift’s ‘Never Grow Up’ Featured in Heartwarming Walmart Christmas Commercial
Taylor Swift's contemplative ballad 'Never Grow Up' provides the soundtrack for one of the cutest and most heartwarming commercials of the Christmas season. The spot, a promo for Walmart, captures the euphoria of Christmas morning for children, along with the innate joy of opening presents and spending time with family.
Keith Urban Turns in Unique Version of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ on ‘CMA Country Christmas’
Before Keith Urban took the stage to perform a unique version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' on ABC's Dec. 20 broadcast of 'CMA Country Christmas,' he spoke a little bit about what Christmas is like in the female-dominated Urban-Kidman household.
Tate Stevens Wins Season 2 of ‘X Factor’
Congrats to future country superstar Tate Stevens. He was announced as the winner of Season 2 of 'X Factor' during Thursday's (Dec. 20) season finale, capping off a week of reality singing competition shows that were dominated by country wins. Remember, Blake Shelton and his pop-country protege Cassadee Pope notched the Season 3 win on 'The Voice.'
Blake Shelton Caught by TMZ, Jokes About Alcohol
Those celeb hounds at TMZ managed to catch sudden celebrity Blake Shelton while the country superstar was leaving the Hollywood hotspot Pink Taco recently. If there is one thing we know about Shelton, it's that he is always good for a quip, and TMZ got several of 'em on tape.
‘The Voice’ Finale Part 1 Recap: Team Blake Shelton’s Cassadee Pope + Terry McDermott Turn in Stellar Performances
Kudos to 'The Voice,' for opening the first night (Dec. 17) of the two-part Season 3 finale with all of the coaches and contestants singing 'Hallelujah' while holding up cards with the name and ages of the innocents who were shot in last week's Connecticut school shooting. It was a beautiful and touching moment. Turns out, the performances on the episode followed suit.
Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams-Paisley Do Their Part to Help Haiti
Brad Paisley and his lovely wife, 'Nashville' star Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are a big-hearted pair. The couple is doing its part to help those less fortunate in Haiti by participating in the Live Beyond…Thirst Initiative, which is part of the Live Beyond program launched by Drs. David and Laurie Vanderpool. The particular initiative provides clean water to people in Thomazeau, Haiti, a poor subu
Lady Antebellum’s ‘On This Winter’s Night’ Goes Gold
Red, white, silver and green are the traditional colors of Christmas, but Lady Antebellum can be sure to add gold to the season's palette for 2012.
Sugarland’s Kristian Bush Co-Writes Boys Like Girls Song, Plans Euro Tour
While Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles tends to her newborn son -- first child Magnus Hamilton Miller -- her duet partner Kristian Bush continues to explore other sides of his sonic personality and remains increasingly busy.
Tate Stevens Makes It to ‘X Factor’ Finals
Country favorite Tate Stevens, who regularly placed atop the fan-voted leaderboard in Season 2 of 'X Factor,' will move on to the finals as one of the Top 3 contestants.
Taylor Swift, Harry Styles Go ‘Dirty Dancing’
Children of the '80s know all about Johnny and Baby -- their 'Dirty Dancing' in the Catskills and his declaration that nobody puts Baby in the corner. Even though they weren't even born when the cult classic Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey-starring movie came out in 1987, Taylor Swift and new beau Harry Styles (of One Direction fame) weren't deterred from recreating the famous "lift" sc
‘The Voice’ Semi-Finals Recap: Blake Shelton Team Members Cassadee Pope and Terry McDermott Make it to Finals
On tonight's (Dec. 11) elimination episode of 'The Voice,' Blake Shelton's team, featuring Cassadee Pope and Terry McDermott, remained in tact. Both Pope and McDermott are moving on to next week's finals, doubling the country star's chances of being the show's winning coach for a second season in a row. Shelton could make 'The Voice' history and he's gunning for it.
Girl Attempts Gretchen Wilson’s ‘Redneck Woman’ While Dunked in Snake Tank on ‘Killer Karaoke’
The first rule of 'Killer Karaoke' -- a TruTV show that follows a 'Jackass'-like tradition of making contestants perform frightening and ridiculous stunts with the caveat that they have to sing karaoke songs -- is that no matter what happens, don't stop singing. Here, a poor female contestant attempts to sing Gretchen Wilson's 'Redneck Woman' while hovering over a circular tank of water filled wit
CMT Names 2012 Artists of the Year
Congratulationss are in order for country heavyweights Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. These seven artists have been selected as the 2012 CMT Artists of the Year. Each one had a banner year, so they certainly deserve this impressive and important accolade for a variety of reasons.
LeAnn Rimes Cries While Discussing Cheating Scandal With E!
The 'E! Special: LeAnn Rimes' interview will air tomorrow (Dec. 9) at 8PM ET on the network. A preview clip has been released, showing the country singer, who has engaged in a very public battle of words and retorts with husband Eddie Cibrian's ex-wife Brandi Glanville that has gotten exceedingly ugly in recent days, break down in tears over the cheating scandal that has plagued her life and mad
Joe Nichols Shares Adorable Christmas Card
Joe Nichols has shared his absolutely adorable Christmas card for 2012. The star of the holiday greeting? His daughter, Dylan, who is just about to turn 8 months old.