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2013 American Country Awards Nominees Announced
The 2013 American Country Awards nominees (aka the ACAs) have been announced, and it's Taylor Swift who is leading the charge and reigning supreme with a whopping eight nominations this year.
Wynonna Judd Defends Sister Ashley After Wendy Williams’ Cruel Comments
Wynonna Judd leapt to the defense of her little sister Ashley after talk show host Wendy Williams attacked the actress over the fact that she is married without children. The country star took to Twitter to comment on how what Williams said was unacceptable.
Shania Twain On Miley Cyrus: She’s Just Bein’ Miley
A few country stars have already weighed in on Miley Cyrus' recent antics, due in part to her association with the genre as Billy Ray's daughter and as Dolly Parton's goddaughter. Now, Shania Twain has offered a reasoned and objective statement about the pop star, chalking it up to a young girl being a young girl.
New Details About Carrie Underwood’s ‘The Sound of Music’ Set Emerge
Carrie Underwood's live broadcast of the 'The Sound of Music,' set for NBC on Dec. 5, will not take place in New York City proper. Instead, it is being broadcast out of Bethpage, Long Island, with details of how things will play out on set being revealed by the network.
Toby Keith Sounds Off About ‘The Hip-Hop Thing’ in Country Music
Toby Keith, who is about to release his new album 'Drinks After Work' on Oct. 29, is sticking with traditional, classic country songs on the album. He isn't about to cave or bend to trends, like adding a little hip-hop flavor in order to increase sales, to gain more traction at radio or to attract new fans. He's having none of that, thank you very much.
Dolly Parton Raps on ‘The Queen Latifah Show’
Dolly Parton is a woman of many talents. But did you know she can rap? The country music treasure proved her rap prowess and demonstrated her skills in another genre in this preview clip from her upcoming appearance on 'The Queen Latifah Show.'
Is Kelly Clarkson Getting Married This Weekend?
There have been a lot of changes in Kelly Clarkson's life lately in relation to her wedding to Brandon Blackstock, who is Blake Shelton's manager and Reba McEntire's stepson.
Luke Bryan Announces 2014 That’s My Kind of Night Tour
Most people dread the doldrums and bitter cold of winter and tend to stay inside, where it's warm, toasty and cozy. Well, Luke Bryan just gave country music fans a reason to get out of the house and to brave winter's chill. He has announced the first leg of his 2014 That's My Kind of Night Tour.
Blake Shelton, Keith Urban Ignite Hilarious Reality Show War of Words
Blake Shelton and Keith Urban serve on the judging panels of competing reality singing shows. So, it's not just the contestants who battle on 'The Voice' and 'American Idol.'
Shania Twain Greatly Expands Her Las Vegas Dates
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas -- even Shania Twain and her successful Las Vegas residency, which is in its inaugural year. The singer has added 15 more dates to her run in Sin City, sliding into 2014.
Hillary Scott (Finally!) Shares First Picture of Baby Eisele
Finally! New mom Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum has shared the first true photo of her precious baby girl Eisele Kaye, who was born over the summer.
Keifer Thompson, Randy Houser and More Set for No Shave November
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is preparing to launch the third annual No Shave November, as the eleventh month of the year is right around the corner.
Shania Twain Invites One Direction to See Her in Las Vegas
Is Shania Twain a cougar? No way! The 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman' singer is happily married to Frederic Thiebaud, but that didn't stop her from inviting Harry Styles (the heartthrob of One Direction who famously dated Taylor Swift last winter) and the rest of his bandmates to see her in concert in Las Vegas.
Blake Shelton Begged, Pleaded to Have ‘The Voice’ Rescheduled for 2013 CMA Awards
You don't expect a big star like Blake Shelton to ever have to beg for anything. Well, unless its from Miranda. There was one thing so important to Blake he begged the producers of The Voice to reschedule the show.
Julie Andrews Shares Opinion of Carrie Underwood Being Cast in ‘Sound of Music’
Julie Andrews' most famous role is that of Maria in the 1965 film version of 'The Sound of Music.' The character was iconic for the English songstress. So how does Andrews, who received an Oscar nomination for her performance, feel about Carrie Underwood taking over the role in the upcoming live NBC adaptation of the story?
Taylor Swift’s Signature to Be Featured on New Diet Coke ‘Sleek’ Can
Taylor Swift partnered with Diet Coke earlier this year and as part of the pairing, she and her music appear in commercials for the low-calorie soft drink. Now, the beverage brand has created a limited edition "Sleek Can," which is longer and slimmer than the regular version, and features Swift's autograph and a quote!
Keith Urban Says ‘American Idol’ Gig Helped Him Gain Fresh Perspective for ‘Fuse’
Keith Urban was a busy many for the past year. In addition to touring and releasing the new album 'Fuse,' there was his gig on 'American Idol,' along with all the promotion (and side drama) that accompanied it. It might seem like 'Idol' would be a distraction that would negatively effect or detract from his own music. However, that wasn't the case. In fact, it was quite the opposite. His work on t
Carrie Underwood Remembers ‘Yesterday’ at the 2013 Emmys
It's fitting that Carrie Underwood performed the Beatles' beloved 1965 classic 'Yesterday' at the 2013 Emmys, which aired Sunday night (Sept. 22).
Taylor Swift and Hunter Hayes Get ‘Crazy’ at Final U.S. Date of the Red Tour
For her final show of the American leg of the 2013 Red Tour -- and the third night of a sold-out trio of concerts at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville -- Taylor Swift wanted 'Crazy,' and she got it.
Dierks Bentley to Perform ‘I Hold On’ on ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finale
'America's Got Talent' will wind down its latest season tonight (Sept. 18). The popular talent competition will do so with a little help from country star Dierks Bentley who will perform his brand new single 'I Hold On.' While most performers seek fame on the 'AGT' stage, Bentley is bringing a dose of already established star power to it.