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Taylor Swift the Big Winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:09:29 +0000

Taylor Swift won everything short of the Powerball jackpot Sunday night (May 19) at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The country superstar collected eight awards, including Top Artist, Top Album and Top Country Artist at the Las Vegas ceremony. Accepting the Top Artist Award from Celine Dion, Swift thanked her family and then her fans. [...]

Taylor Swift Admits a 'Cruise' Obsession, Mourns George Jones in Billboard

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:31 +0000

One woman pop country juggernaut Taylor Swift is an unstoppable force in today's music business, not just in country, but cutting across genres. She's performing at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards, where she's also nominated, and she spoke to the publication in advance of the show to share her highs and lows of the last year.

Hunter Hayes Up For Billboard Music Award Sunday

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:40:27 +0000

Good luck to Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes, who is nominated for Best Country Artist at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards!

First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:18:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

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. The video features McGraw [...]

Tim McGraw Takes Us Behind the Scenes of 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Christina Vinson — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:20:43 +0000

Ever since Tim McGraw performed his new single 'Highway Don't Care' at the 2013 ACM Awards -- joined by the lovely Taylor Swift and guitar superstar Keith Urban -- fans have been clamoring to see the music video for the heartfelt song. With the video release just around the corner, McGraw opens up behind-the-scenes to give us exclusive look at Swift's role.

Taylor Swift Pays $17 Million in Cash for Rhode Island Mansion

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:21:39 +0000

Pop country superstar Taylor Swift is getting to be quite the real estate mogul. Just over a month after selling her Cape Cod-style house in Hyannis Port, Mass. for a profit of nearly one million dollars, the 23-year old star turned around and purchased an enormous mansion in Rhode Island for $17 million -- and paid in cash.

People's 'Most Beautiful'- Tim, Taylor and Carrie

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:31:42 +0000

Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, and Carrie Underwood are all in this week's issue of People Magazine's 'Most Beautiful'. Country Music repreesntin'!

Taylor Swift Releasing Entire Line of Keds

Christina Vinson — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:53:19 +0000

If Taylor Swift fans were excited about the limited edition red Ked tennis shoes that came out last fall, they now have a lot of other options to choose from. The singer is expanding her partnership with Keds this spring, and releasing a whole new line of women's champion shoes. If the shoe fits, why not wear all of them?

Taylor Swift Visits Disneyland and Posts Pictures of Her on Tower of Terror and Rock 'n Roller Coaster

Jude Walker — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:58:33 +0000

I like when the stars act like normal people. No, I’m not talking about getting blitzed at the camp on a Saturday night listening to Classic Country Saturday Night (which I’m sure though happens a lot.) No, I’m talking them doing things that us regular folks do and sharing with us. Like what Taylor Swift [...]

Taylor Swift Lets Us in on Songwriting Process in New Diet Coke Commercial [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:38:40 +0000

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.

Taylor Swift to Finally Meet Cancer-Stricken Fan Who Was Supposed to Be Her 2012 ACMs Date

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:32:56 +0000

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!

Off the Air With Jeremy: Taylor Swift Flashback

Jeremy Robinson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:00:32 +0000

Have you ever heard me on the show making fun of the dinky little cupcake Taylor Swift once made me? Look carefully at my most recent chat with her (above) and you can just barely see it. It even has its own microphone! Jeremy Robinson is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated [...]

Savannah Berry Covers Taylor Swift's 'Safe and Sound,' Joins Team Blake on 'The Voice'

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:30:26 +0000

It's likely that Blake Shelton's fellow 'The Voice' judges are kicking themselves after the three-time reigning winner snagged country singer Savannah Berry on Tuesday night's (April 2) episode. Berry, just 17, performed a rendition of Taylor Swift's 'Safe and Sound' (featuring the Civil Wars) that impressed not only the superstars on the show, but Kelly Clarkson as well.

Vote For ACM Entertainer and Best New Artist!

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:01:24 +0000

Voting for ACM Entertainer of the Year, and Best New Artist is open to the fans! Vote for your favorite today!

Tim McGraw Dishes on Taylor Swift's Big Impact on Country Music

Christina Vinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:30:16 +0000

When superstar Taylor Swift penned ‘Tim McGraw’ years ago, she probably had no idea that in the future, the icon would passionately discuss his deep admiration for her, even diving into how she changed country music in a very special way. “She’s great. You know, I’ve been a fan of Taylor so long… She actually toured with [...]

Taylor Swift Brings 7-Year-Old Sick Fan Onstage at Charlotte Show

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 03:37:38 +0000

Taylor Swift is all about her fans, but she went above and beyond to make one especially deserving fan's dream come true. At the Charlotte, N.C. stop of her Red Tour on Friday night (March 22), the singer brought a sick 7-year-old girl named Emma Routh onstage with her. It meant so much to her that Emma's family cannot stop gushing about what a heartwarming gesture the country superstar made on her behalf.

What Sound Do You Think This Cute Kitten Makes? [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:45:14 +0000

The Mattel "See n Say" that we had as kids taught us that the cow goes moo, the dog goes bark and the cat goes meow. I am guessing this cute kitten did not have the advantage of having such a toy. The sound coming out of this cat is just wrong.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Wants to Collaborate with Taylor Swift

Christina Vinson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:31:00 +0000

It seems everyone wants to collaborate with Taylor Swift. Spunky Miranda Lambert has mentioned her interest, and British crooner Ed Sheeran penned a song with Swift for her 'Red' album. With all of her terrific success, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Steven Tyler, the 'demon of screamin',' wants to write with the 23-year-old.

Taylor Swift Visits 10-Year-Old Cancer Patient

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:00:38 +0000

Tender-hearted country-pop superstar Taylor Swift fulfilled an ailing little girl’s dream on Saturday (March 9). The singer made a special visit to Omaha’s Children’s Hospital & Medical Center to visit a young fan who’s been battling cancer. 10-year-old Lauren Hacker is a patient at the facility, and her family and friends have been lobbying for [...]