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Taylor Swift Visits Children’s Hospital, Meets Special Sick Fan in Philadelphia
Taylor Swift had a two-night stand in Philadelphia over the weekend, and she made the most of her time, visiting with young fans at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and meeting with a cancer patient on a separate occasion.
Florida Georgia Line Reveal Which Acts They’re Studying, Their Motto + More in Billboard Cover Story
Want to know a surefire way that a band has arrived? It notches a Billboard cover story. That's what the boys in Florida Georgia Line have done. A nod from the music biz Bible is huge for the duo and in the accompanying feature, they reveal which acts they are taking notes on, their musical motto and more.
Luke Bryan Announces Fifth Annual Farm Tour Dates
Luke Bryan's Farm Tour will return for its fifth year.
Taylor Swift Left ‘Speechless’ After Learning of Cory Monteith’s Death
'Glee' star Cory Monteith was tragically found dead in a Vancouver hotel room on Saturday (July 13). The news has shocked and saddened the entertainment community, prompting a reaction from many who knew the 31-year-old actor, including Taylor Swift.
Jake Owen Arrives at First Post-Surgery Concerts Thanks to a Special Pair of NASCAR Wings
Jake Owen got his wings... sort of!
Rodney Atkins’ America’s Heroes Celebration Weekend Set for August
Want something to look forward to this August? Rodney Atkins has put together a full weekend of good times -- food, music and more -- at Jekyll Island in Georgia.
Jake Owen Learns a Valuable Marriage Lesson From Kix Brooks’ Wife, Barbara
Jake Owen got a digital "talking to" from Barbara Brooks, the wife of country legend Kix Brooks, after he tweeted a picture of himself wearing a bit of a sarcastically sexist T-shirt that read: "Cool Story Babe. Now Go Make Me a Sandwich."
Taylor Swift Launches ‘Easy to Wear,’ ‘Uniquely Taylor’ Keds Collection for Fall
Taylor Swift and Keds are both American classics, so it only makes sense that they've partnered up for a multi-year deal, which included a limited edition pair of shoes around the 'Red' release last fall, then expanded into a full range of Swift-branded shoes for the spring.
Randy Travis Suffers a Stroke
Randy Travis has suffered a stroke.
Miranda Lambert, World’s Biggest Beyonce Fan?
Miranda Lambert is one of country music's most beloved divas, who set the tone for her career early on by being a strong, fierce and independent woman. Really, her pop music counterpart could very well be Beyonce.
Blake Shelton, Kellie Pickler and Kix Brooks Land Guest Roles on ‘Bounty Hunters’
Blake Shelton, Kellie Pickler and Kix Brooks have all landed guest voice roles on the new animated CMT series 'Bounty Hunters'.
Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer Struggle to Find Time for Themselves
Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer are talented, famous, good-looking and in love. But just like every other young couple with busy lives, the duo struggles to find time for themselves and to organize their wedding day, given their professional commitments.
Florida Georgia Line Announce Dates for Here’s to the Good Times Headlining Tour
Florida Georgia Line have announced the dates -- but not the venues or cities, save for one -- of their upcoming Here's to the Good Times headlining tour. The run kicks off this fall and runs from early October through mid-December. The duo has also shared who will be their support acts.
Tim McGraw, Dixie Chicks’ Calgary Stampede Shows Canceled Due To Flood Damage
Mother nature strikes again. Tim McGraw and the Dixie Chicks were set to perform separate headlining sets at the annual Calgary Stampede, with their shows scheduled between July 10 and 13. The concerts were booked to take place at the Calgary Saddledome, but due to the floods that damaged the venue last month, the shows have been canceled.
Danielle Bradbery Announces Debut Single ‘The Heart of Dixie’
Danielle Bradbery is wasting no time moving forward and capitalizing on winning Season 4 of 'The Voice.' The singer, a newly minted Big Machine Label Group artist, is readying the release of her debut single, 'The Heart of Dixie,' which will land at digital retailers on July 16.
Songwriter Johnny MacRae Dead at 84
Johnny MacRae, who penned several hit country songs that you know and love, such as Conway Twitty's No. 1 track 'I'd Just Love to Lay You Down' and Reba McEntire's '(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven,' as well as Doug Stone's 'I'd Be Better Off (In a Pine Box),' died on Wednesday, July 3.
Trace Adkins Offers Free Download of New Song ‘Take It From Me’
America celebrated its 237th birthday on Thursday, July 4. To keep the party and celebration going, Trace Adkins recorded a live rendition of the new song 'Take It From Me' at his St. Louis show on the Fourth. The rough and tumble country superstar decided to generously share it with fans and to offer it as a free download after the fact.
Hillary Scott Is Toying Around in Preparation for Motherhood
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott is beyond the home stretch of her pregnancy. She is due to welcome her daughter this month, and she is spending the last few days of the gestational period practicing.
Brad Paisley, Fans Give 900 Pounds of Food and More to Veterans
Brad Paisley and his fans are a generous bunch. At the country superstar's Saratoga Springs, N.Y. show, the fans rallied together and brought a total of 900 pounds of food and raised $400 worth of donations for the Feed Our Vets charity.
George Jones’ Grave Gets Special Visitor
A photo of George Jones' dog Bandit watching over her master's final resting place was posted on Jones' Facebook page, captioned as such: "Bandit went to see her Daddy yesterday."