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Jake Owen Rips His Pants Onstage
Jake Owen is nothing if not creative and able to think on the fly -- and with his fly down. The singer ripped his pants while performing onstage in Charleston, S.C. on May 17.
Hunter Hayes Modernizes Separates in Cool Colors and With Sneakers – Get the Look
Hunter Hayes is emerging with his own unique style. The 'Wanted' singer often pairs sneakers with suits at red carpet events, but it works for him since his take on that trend is young and fresh, and his combinations manage to be youthful without being sloppy. He modernizes the notion of suit-like separates with cool colors and kicks, and you can get his look easily and for around $200.
Pistol Annies’ Debut ‘Hell on Heels’ Goes Gold
What a week for the Pistol Annies. They released their sophomore album 'Annie Up' and celebrated by performing 'Hush Hush' on the 'Today' show. They also got the good news that their debut, the 2011-released 'Hell on Heels,' was certified Gold, which means it moved 500,000 copies!
Reba McEntire Sitcom ‘Malibu Country’ Canceled After One Season
Canceled. That's the status of Reba McEntire's new sitcom 'Malibu Country,' which aired on Friday nights on ABC. The network has nixed the half-hour show after just one season on the air.
Pistol Annies Celebrate ‘Annie Up’ Release by Performing ‘Hush Hush’ on ‘Today’
Pistol Annies showed off their delightful collective sense of humor while appearing on the 'Today' show Tuesday morning (May 7), celebrating the release of their new album 'Annie Up.'
Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful ‘Highway Don’t Care’ Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban
Tim McGraw's 'Highway Don't Care' video is like a mini-movie, which isn't surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it's not that simple.
Florida Georgia Line’s Bus Breaks Down in the Desert
If you are going to break down in the middle of a desert while on tour, the best place to do so is near a casino, right? Well, that's just what happened to Florida Georgia Line, who were, well, cruising on the road when their bus conked out, leaving them stranded.
Two Members of Gloriana Treated for Food Poisoning
It must've been something they ate.
The Band Perry Lead the Dance With ‘Better Dig Two’ on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
The Band Perry hit the stage of 'Dancing With the Stars' on Tuesday (April 16), performing 'Better Dig Two,' the first single from the just-released top-seller 'Pioneer.
Miranda Lambert to Kick Off Her Own Line of Shoes
Miranda Lambert has emerged as a style icon in the country music scene in the past two years, and she is capitalizing on her good taste and enviable style by launching a new line of women's shoes in the U.S. and Canada.
Taylor Swift Lets Us in on Songwriting Process in New Diet Coke Commercial [Video]
Taylor Swift's new Diet Coke commercial finds the singer in her element and in the zone, writing lyrics to her song '22' in her bedroom and while on a photo shoot, sipping a Diet Coke, saying the words out loud, scratching them on a notepad and playing with the melody. It give us a keyhole view into her creative process.
Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery to Return to ‘American Idol’ This Week
Season 1 and Season 10 'American Idol' winners Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery will perform on the stage where it all started once again. Thursday (April 11) is the results episode for the Top 6 of Season 12, and two of the show's biggest and most successful winners will teach the last half-dozen hopefuls how it's done.
Kellie Pickler Says New Album Will Be ‘Kellie Country’
The pre-ACMs festivities are in full swing right now, and we nabbed some time with 'Dancing With the Stars' favorite and country cutie Kellie Pickler. She revealed that her new album will be 'Kellie country' and that her 'DWTS'-loving grandfather will fly out to see the show live in a few weeks.
Taylor Swift to Finally Meet Cancer-Stricken Fan Who Was Supposed to Be Her 2012 ACMs Date
There is a happy ending to this story! Last year, New Jersey teen Kevin McGuire, who was suffering from cancer and in need of a bone marrow transplant, asked Taylor Swift to prom via a Facebook campaign. Despite everyone's best efforts, things didn't work out as planned. Luckily for McGuire, he's getting a second chance in more ways than one!
Justin Moore, Easton Corbin Meet Dog the Bounty Hunter and Wife
Justin Moore and Easton Corbin may be big country stars with diehard fanbases, but that doesn't prevent them from being fanboys of reality TV badasses. Both singers tweeted photos of themselves with Dog the Bounty Hunter and his lovely yet equally rough and tumble wife Beth at pre-ACMS festivities. They were psyched.
Kellie Pickler’s Husband to Perform Their Wedding Song While She Dances on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Kellie Pickler -- our favorite to win this season of 'Dancing With the Stars' -- revealed an exciting and exclusive tidbit on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' on Friday (April 5). It involves her husband and their wedding song, and it is utterly romantic.
Sammy Kershaw’s Louisiana Home Catches Fire
Sammy Kershaw's home in Lafayette, La. was damaged in a fire that broke out in the kitchen on Thursday (April 4). The property sustained heavy smoke damage, but thankfully, no one was injured in the blaze.
Country Singer Julie Roberts Doesn’t Quite Land a Spot on ‘The Voice’
Julie Roberts -- a former country success that had a record deal (with Mercury Nashville in 2004), a Gold self-titled debut, a Top 20 hit ('Break Down Here') and late night TV appearances (shown during her per-audition interview) -- tried out for a spot on 'The Voice' during Monday's (April 1) Season 4 Blind Auditions. But she didn't make it through.
The Band Perry Get Their Own Very Perry Chocolate Cherry Cupcake
The Band Perry, who will release their sophomore set 'Pioneer' on April 2, are celebrating early with the Very Perry Chocolate Cherry cupcake, which was inspired by the band and one of their songs.
Luke Bryan Covers Billboard, Reveals His Biggest Dream
Luke Bryan's big year just got even bigger. The singer, who saw his 'Spring Break…Here to Party' record hit No.1 on the Billboard chart and is gearing up for his first stint as an ACM Awards co-host, just landed the cover of Billboard. That's a huge feather in the singer's cowboy hat, since the industry magazine is taking a moment to recognize and celebrate the Luke Bryan brand.