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Lauren Alaina Releasing ‘Grown Up Christmas List’ for Special Olympics
Lauren Alaina has recorded and is releasing a cover of the festive classic 'Grown Up Christmas List.' The digital song will be available on iTunes on Dec. 10 and it's for a cause that is of critical importance to the singer.
LeAnn Rimes, Rob Thomas Get Fired Up in Playful ‘Gasoline and Matches’ Video
LeAnn Rimes recruited some A-list musical friends for her song 'Gasoline and Matches,' namely Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas and guitarist Jeff Beck. Both of the tune's guests appear in the fun, light-hearted video, albeit in different and unique ways.
Willie Nelson Pulls Out of SeaWorld Gig: ‘What They Do Is Not OK’
Willie Nelson has opted to pull out of a planned SeaWorld gig in 2014 due a simple fact: He has problems with how SeaWorld treats its animals.
Jake Owen Used to Feel Empty, But Now His Life Has Substance
Jake Owen has achieved an enviable measure of success in country music over the past few years. The singer, who is releasing 'Days of Gold' on Tuesday (Dec. 3), is grateful for his professional achievements, but truth be told, it's his personal rewards he's most proud of -- especially his daughter, Pearl.
Garth Brooks Announces Two More Las Vegas Shows, This Time With His Band
Garth Brooks has booked two new dates at his favorite Las Vegas haunt -- the Wynn Las Vegas -- in early January. While the country music legend has done several years worth of insanely successful solo residencies at the Encore Theater, these two dates will be extra special.
Rascal Flatts Figure Out ‘A Strange Way to Save the World’ at 2013 ‘CMA Country Christmas’
The 2013 'CMA Country Christmas' special was a mixed bag of upbeat, fun and festive holiday classics along with several heartfelt, sincere, hymn-like songs. Rascal Flatts performed twice and chose to be lighthearted for one track and more thoughtful with the other.
Jennifer Nettles and Mary. J. Blige Duet on ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ at ‘CMA Country Christmas’
Diva alert! Jennifer Nettles -- who served as the host of the 2013 'CMA Country Christmas' on Monday (Dec. 2) -- sang many songs through the evening. But perhaps her most powerful moment was her absolutely gorgeous duet with soul singer Mary J. Blige, 'Do You Hear What I Hear?'
Garth Brooks Talks Tour With Trisha Yearwood, Which New Singers Are His Favorites
In an interview held in conjunction with his 'Live From Las Vegas' concert, which aired on CBS on Friday (Nov. 29), beloved country icon Garth Brooks took questions from fans, which he answered honestly and with the type of sincere forthrightness not normally demonstrated in a superstar of his stature.
Kacey Musgraves Finally Addresses Her Reaction to Miranda Lambert’s CMA Awards Win
Kacey Musgraves came under fire when a camera "caught" her "frowning" during Miranda Lambert's win for Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2013 CMAs. She has finally spoken out about all the media-created drama over the fact that her expression was misinterpreted.
Lynn Anderson Reveals Scary Reason She Missed George Jones Tribute Show
Country singer Lynn Anderson was absent from last week's (Nov. 22) star-studded George Jones tribute show, but for reasons that were out of her control. She was involved in a scary car accident while on her way to the event. Anderson's SUV blew a tire, which is always terrifying and dangerous.
Toby Keith Says His OK Kids Korral Is ‘Like a Calling From God’
Toby Keith's Toby Keith Foundation has officially launched the OK Kids Korral, a facility that allows children receiving cancer treatments to spend time on site, instead of wasting precious hours of their lives commuting back and forth for their medical support. The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Okla. last week (Nov. 21) and Keith himself said that launching the facility fe
Jamie Lynn Spears Keeps It Simple With ‘How Could I Want More’ Video
Jamie Lynn Spears, the baby sister of Britney Spears, is forging her own, post-Nickelodeon career path with her first country single 'How Could I Want More.' The video for the ballad wisely keeps things simple, so that we focus on Spears' beautiful voice and her slice-of-life-and-love song without too many gets-in-the-way visuals drawing attention away from what matters most.