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Taylor Swift Performs With James Taylor in Massachusetts
One good turn deserves another. Classic rock singer/songwriter James Taylor was invited to join Taylor Swift onstage during her tour stop at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden last November, so it was only fitting that he return the favor. On Monday (July 2), Swift took the stage alongside Taylor for an exciting collaboration during his show at Tanglewood in the Berkshires in Massachusett
Jamie Lynn Spears Sings Country Tune ‘I Look Up to You’ for Big Sister Britney Spears
Jamie Lynn Spears, the little sister of pop diva Britney Spears, debuted the country-esque song ‘I Look Up to You’ at a showcase at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill recently.
Eric Church Brings Country to Metallica’s Orion Music + More Festival
Eric Church hit the stage at Metallica‘s first-ever Orion Music + More festival yesterday (June 24), held at Bader Field in Atlantic City, N.J. Metallica singer James Hetfield introduced Church before his set, saying that the Orion is a place for rebels, and “representing the country side is Mr. Eric Church.” It was beyond cool for the singer of the biggest rock band in the world to welcome Church
Scotty McCreery Brings Fans to His Hometown in ‘Water Tower Town’ Video
Scotty McCreery‘s ‘Water Tower Town’ video is his visual celebration of the sights, scenes and sounds of his hometown of Garner, North Carolina. It’s a candid and true look at small town America, and we see the singer signing autographs, meeting fans and just having a good time with his fellow Garnerians. Despite his fame and fortune — which came with winning Season 10 of ‘American Idol’ — Scotty
Take the ‘Great Male Survey’ to Kill Some Time at Work
AskMen.com is launching the Great Male Survey of 2012, and if you view yourself as such a dude, then start plugging in your answers for the “Men in 2012” portion of the three-part pre-survey. Yes, that might sound like a bit of work, but trust us, it’s more interesting than your actual job.
Groom Cheats on Wife During Wedding Reception
We’ve heard of cheating before the wedding or during the honeymoon, but in the middle of the actual reception, moments after swapping vows and promising to love, honor, respect and blah blah blah? Well, an Austrian groom has sunk to a new level of douchebaggery by banging a waitress during his wedding reception.
Toby Keith, Brad Paisley + More Set for ACM Lifting Lives Ticket Program
Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and Zac Brown Band have partnered with ACM Lifting Lives for Tickets-for-Charity, a new program that offers fans the best seats in the house at summer gigs while benefiting both Lifting Lives and other charitable initiatives personally supported by the artists.
Big and Rich Working With Bon Jovi Guitarist Richie Sambora
Bon Jovi are no strangers to country music, having scored a No. 1 hit in the genre with their Jennifer Nettles-assisted version of ‘Who Says You Can’t Go Home’ back in 2006. So it’s not a huge surprise to see that guitarist Richie Sambora is working with country duo Big and Rich. So we guess that means we can call them “Big and Richie,” if only for a song?
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Good Girl’ Goes Platinum
You can’t keep a ‘Good Girl’ down. Congrats to country queen Carrie Underwood on yet another platinum certification, this time for ‘Good Girl,’ the first single from ‘Blown Away.’ According to a press release from Underwood’s reps, the song has been certified platinum by the RIAA, meaning it has sold more than 1 million digital downloads.
Tim McGraw Shows Off Buff Bod in Shirtless Picture
Ladies, did your knees buckle yet? Tim McGraw tweeted a photo of himself, shirtless and showing off his sculpted chest, ripped abs and rock hard arms. At 45, McGraw puts men half his age to shame with that physique.
Tim McGraw Tries to Break Kenny Chesney’s Diet Willpower by Sending Him Dessert
Boys will boys, especially while they are on tour together. Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw are currently on the road for their Brothers of the Sun tour and while these two country superstars are indeed like brothers, that doesn’t prevent them from messing with each other a little while on the road. Sounds like sibling behavior.
Taylor Swift and John Mayer Have Near Run-In in West Hollywood
The Taylor Swift and John Mayer drama returned to the headlines this week, when Mayer admitted to being humiliated by Swift’s song ‘Dear John,’ which was reportedly her musical retort to their rumored short-lived relationship, which took place when they worked on music together in 2009. The guitarist also called the tune “cheap songwriting.” Adding insult to injury, Swift and Mayer had an uncomfor
Rascal Flatts to Perform With Journey at 2012 CMT Music Awards
Here’s another reason to tune into the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 6). Rascal Flatts with get supersized and perform with rock band Journey for the first time ever! That’s quite a shift from their previous collaborator Justin Bieber — with whom they remixed last year — but it’s equally as thrilling.
Dierks Bentley Reflects on Loss of His ‘Biggest Influence,’ His Dad
Dierks Bentley‘s father, Leon Bentley, died on Friday, June 1. The singer was forced to cancel shows beforehand, and in the wake of his dad’s death, tweeted the news to fans, thanking them for their support. He also took a moment to reflect on the fact that his father was his biggest influence in country music, since his dad’s listening habits turned him onto the genre as a young kid.
Joe Nichols, Wife Talk Infertility Struggles and Baby Joy on ‘The View’
Joe Nichols and his lovely wife Heather welcomed daughter Dylan River Nichols on April 17. But they battled years of heartbreaking infertility before their bundle o’ joy arrived. The couple spoke candidly about the struggle and the highs and lows they endured in order to become parents in an interview with ‘The View.’
Dierks Bentley’s Father Dies
It is with great sadness that we report that the father of country singer Dierks Bentley died yesterday (June 1).
Dierks Bentley Cancels Show Due to Family Illness
We’ve got some bum-out news for Dierks Bentley fans that were planning to catch the country superstar perform after the Washington Nationals baseball game in Washington, D.C. tomorrow (June 2). The singer had to cancel the gig due to an undisclosed illness in his family.
The Band Perry Serenade New York City With Three Songs on ‘TODAY’
Yesterday morning (June 1), the Band Perry performed on the ‘TODAY’ show, kicking off the weekend in fine, country fashion. They treated the crowd to their multi-format smash ‘If I Die Young’ and latest single ‘Postcard From Paris,’ along with ‘All Your Life.’ They looked like they enjoyed serenading Manhattanites on a gorgeous morning, no doubt made sunnier by Kimberly Perry and her bright dispos
Man Boards Plane Without a Ticket After Getting Out of Jail — How’d He Do It? [VIDEO]
This news ought to do little to renew your faith in airport security systems. On Tuesday, a man boarded a plane in San Diego without a ticket.
Even worse, he was just released from jail a day earlier.
New Couple Alert — Erin Andrews and Chace Crawford?
New couple alert? Could be! Rumors abound that ESPN reporter and former ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finalist Erin Andrews has hooked up with ‘Gossip Girl’ star Chace Crawford.
What an incredibly good-looking pair.