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Taylor Swift Shares Backstage Footage From Historic Staples Center Shows
Taylor Swift played four sold-out shows at the Staples Center in Los Angeles last month, inviting five, high-profile guests to share the stage with her over the course of the week, among them pop stars Cher Lloyd, Jennifer Lopez, Sara Bareilles, Tegan and Sara and Ellie Goulding. Swift offered a seven-minute clip that takes fans behind-the-scenes and backstage during that history-making week of co
Kacey Musgraves Dishes on Fashion No-Nos, Thinks Dubstep and Truck Songs Need to Go Away
Kacey Musgraves proved herself to be incredibly opinionated about men's fashion trends and musical subgenres that she doesn't like and that she wants to go away in an interview with the British version of GQ. Gentlemen, are you listening?
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Battle Unwanted Furry Guest
Carrie Underwood is a huge animal lover. Her fur babies are the loves of her life! But she and hubby Mike Fisher (the other love of her life, of course) were not stoked when a cute and furry creature invaded their home.
Blake Shelton and ‘The Voice’ Coaches Playfully Bicker in Season 5 Promos
Season 5 of 'The Voice' kicks off on Sept. 23 at 8PM ET on NBC, with three-time coach champ Blake Shelton gunning for his fourth victory. New promos hyping the season and the return of coaches Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera, who sat out Season 4 last spring, find the old crew playfully bickering. It feels like old times...because it is old times.
Miranda Lambert Is Back in the Studio
Miranda Lambert is back in the studio, possibly working on her fifth album. The 'Baggage Claim' singer took to Twitter, a preferred mode of communication for her, to share what she has been up to and even provided some photographic evidence.
Chris Young’s Scary Leg Infection Was Caused By … What?!
Chris Young had a pretty big health scare earlier this month, when an infection in his leg required quick surgery and for him to sit out a few tour dates. It was said to be some sort of bacterial issue, but the singer has revealed a very simple, surprising cause of the problem -- one that many of his fans likely deal with on a daily basis.
Randy Travis Sets Release Date for New Album, ‘Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am’
Randy Travis had a rough summer. He suffered a stoke, had emergency surgery to save his life and is currently in recovery. But despite his intense health issues, the singer will release his 21st studio effort, 'Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am,' this fall.
Rep Says Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Divorce Rumors Are ‘Totally Ridiculous’
Tim McGraw and wife Faith Hill are at the center of a "totally ridiculous" rumor that they are preparing to engage in a very expensive divorce.
Brad Paisley Joined by John Fogerty, Chris Young in a Wheelchair at California Show
At his Shoreline Amphitheater gig in Mountain View, Calif. on Thursday (Aug. 22), Brad Paisley had a few special guests, among them classic rocker John Fogerty and tourmate Chris Young, who is recovering from a leg infection and surgery which caused him to table a few gigs.
Tim McGraw’s Daughters Don’t Listen to Dad’s Music … They Love One Direction
Tim McGraw's three daughters aren't that much different than most teenage girls, besides the fact that their dad is one of the most famous country stars on the planet. While Dad's music puts food on the table and a roof over their heads, it's not what's blaring from their stereos and iPods.
Carrie Underwood Admits She’s a Calorie Counter
Carrie Underwood is rich. She is famous. She is talented. She is gorgeous. She is one of the most beloved current country stars. But despite all of that, she isn't that much different than many of us in that she relies heavily on her smartphone and counts her calories by using apps to help her do just that.
Luke Bryan Crashes ‘TODAY’ Show Party, Performs ‘That’s My Kind of Night’
To celebrate the release of 'Crash My Party,' the ever-busy Luke Bryan, who has been in full on promotion mode this week, performed on the 'TODAY' show on Friday, Aug. 16. He took the stage at Rockefeller Plaza in midtown Manhattan on an unseasonably cool summer morning to perform the title track and 'That's My Kind of Night.' The affable and lovable singer also engaged in a little chat with the b
George Strait Covers Billboard, Says ‘I’ve Got a Lot Left in the Tank’
George Strait doesn't do many interviews, but he did grant Billboard the rare chat in his new cover story. Strait has always maintained an air of mystery, preferring to let his music do the majority of the talking. But he does have a message for the music business and for fans.
Brad Paisley Likes Not Taking Himself Seriously
Brad Paisley sat down with Sean Hannity of 'Hannity' on Fox News and talked about being one of the funniest men in country music, known for his sense of humor. He also discussed how he has been able to sustain his success over a long period of time. He did so without his trusty cowboy hat, too!
Judge Dismisses Curb Records’ Latest Lawsuit Against Tim McGraw
There's some good news for Tim McGraw that spells bad news for his former label, Curb Records. The two sides have been embroiled in years of legal battles, and the latest victory falls in favor of the country singer.
Taylor Swift Won’t Ever Kiss and Tell
Fans and critics alike may think they know all there is to know about Taylor Swift's love life, either from the intense media scrutiny surrounding it or the fact that the singer is confessional in her song lyrics. Well, those people can guess again, since Swift isn't kissing and telling -- or outing identities -- anytime soon. That's intel she chooses to keep classified.
Dierks Bentley’s Dog, Jake, Goes on a Big Adventure
Jake Bentley is a superstar-in-the-making and a well-trained one, at that! Jake is Dierks Bentley's beloved and well-mannered dog and he had to travel far and wide (sort of) for his national TV debut. In this video clip, the canine goes on a big, urban adventure.
Lady Antebellum Announce First Leg of 2013 Take Me Downtown Tour
Though singer Hillary Scott just welcomed her daughter Eisele Kaye Tyrrell last week, Lady Antebellum are already gearing up for their return to the road. It's business as usual for the trio, who has announced the first leg of their headlining 2013 Take Me Downtown Tour, which will launch on Nov. 8 in Mississippi.
Gary Allan Recovering From Knee Surgery
Gary Allan is on the mend after quietly undergoing knee surgery on Monday (July 22). The 'Pieces' singer had the procedure to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Scotty McCreery Gives Fans the ‘Inside Scoop’ on His ‘American Idol’ Experience
Over the weekend, Scotty McCreery took to Twitter to give fans the inside scoop on how the show that made him famous REALLY works. He lived it, so he would know.