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Willie Nelson Gives Big to Devastated West, Texas Area Following Explosion

Christina Vinson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:43 +0000

Willie Nelson has made a lasting and memorable contribution to country music, solidifying his status as an icon. At 80, he continues to make himself known — not only in music, but also as a kind heart. The singer recently turned his birthday bash into a benefit for the victims of last month’s West, Texas fertilizer [...]

Actress Lucy Hale Prepares Country Album Fans Will Either Love or Hate

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:48 +0000

Actress Lucy Hale of ABC’s ‘Pretty Little Liars’ is about to make her foray onto the country music scene, and she knows that her first album will be polarizing — fans will either love it, or hate it. But Hale wants people to know she is as serious as a heart attack about the genre, [...]

Keith Urban Performs 'Little Bit of Everything' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:20:21 +0000

‘American Idol‘ judge Keith Urban sang his current single ‘Little Bit of Everything’ on the hit reality singing competition on Thursday night (May 16), showing the contestants how it’s done in the big leagues with a polished, tight and energetic performance. The song is a marriage of country-tinged instrumentation with a very radio-friendly pop hook, [...]

George Strait, 'Love Is Everything' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:37 +0000

George Strait steps back in time for his newest release, 'Love Is Everything.' In the past, the singer always found a way to add a touch of contemporary to his traditional sound. There's nothing to separate this from albums he made throughout the '80s and '90s, but that's not necessarily a criticism.

Carrie Underwood Not Ready for Kids Yet

Christina Vinson — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:55:22 +0000

Now 30, Carrie Underwood has a thriving career, a bursting bank account and an incredibly supportive hockey playing husband — and she’s content to bask in the joy of her almost three-year marriage… without kids. For now, anyway. “I don’t feel old enough to have kids,” the singer — who was recently named the new ‘Sunday [...]

Blake Shelton Delivers the 'Truth' Amidst Baby and Divorce Rumors

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:18 +0000

Blake Shelton's marriage to Miranda Lambert has been the subject of intense speculation recently, with various tabloid reports alternately claiming that the couple are either divorcing or having a baby together.

Brad Paisley Keeps His Promise, Honors Deceased Fan in Very Special Way

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:57 +0000

Brad Paisley made a promise last autumn to Lee Feldman, an Ephrata, Penn. resident who was stricken with pancreatic cancer. That promise was to use Feldman's gift of a prized custom-made guitar on Paisley's new album, 'Wheelhouse,' and to not let the guitar lay unused and forgotten.

Hunter Hayes Insists He'd Make a Terrible Prom Date

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:45 +0000

Country cutie Hunter Hayes is the dream date of thousands of high school girls -- who wouldn't love to dance with a tux-clad singer at their high school prom, swaying to the beat of a sappy love song at the envy of all of their friends? Surprisingly, the country star insists that he'd actually make a terrible prom date.

George Strait Inviting Kenny Chesney on Tour in 2014?

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:43 +0000

George Strait is getting set to wrap up the 2013 leg of his two-year farewell tour in his home town of San Antonio, but he’ll be back next year — and ‘warns’ fans to expect the unexpected. In fact, fellow superstar Kenny Chesney might be involved. “We’ve got some surprises up our sleeve, so next [...]

Carrie Underwood Celebrates Five Years as an Opry Member

Christina Vinson — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:00:18 +0000

Country superstar Carrie Underwood has seen much success since her 'American Idol' days, with six gleaming Grammy awards to commemorate her career achievements. Underwood has also earned her way into country's inner circle as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and she is marking five years as a member of that iconic institution.

First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:26 +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 [...]

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Shares First Photo of Newborn Son Magnus

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:30:39 +0000

Sunday was the first Mother's Day for Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles. She celebrated the holiday with another big first -- she debuted her son Magnus Hamilton Miller, born Dec. 6, 2012.

Lady Antebellum Get Uncomfortably Close to a Fan on 'Jimmy Fallon'

Christina Vinson — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:42:33 +0000

The hit country trio Lady Antebellum have been racking up plenty of television appearances, with a recent visit to Ellen DeGeneres and a hilarious stint on talk show host’s Jimmy Fallon’s late night show Wednesday night (May 8). Apparently, there’s something called “close-up serenading,” which involves a singer singing to a fan while standing only [...]

Sheryl Crow Lives Out the Ultimate 'Staycation' in 'Easy' Video

Megan Pacella — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:58:51 +0000

Summer is just around the corner, and most of us are dreaming of beach vacations–except for Sheryl Crow, that is. Crow’s latest hit, ‘Easy,’ sounds like a summer tune, but it’s a country song all about cozying up at home with the object of your affection. Crow starts off the music video for this rootsy, [...]

Reba McEntire Sitcom 'Malibu Country' Canceled After One Season

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:48:52 +0000

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. Multiple sources have reported the show’s cancelation. In the series, McEntire played singer Reba MacKenzie who uprooted her family and transplanted it to [...]

Justin Moore Shows Off His Outlaw Side in 'Point at You' Video

Christina Vinson — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:45:16 +0000

Justin Moore‘s ’Point at You’ video — the clip for the lead single from his forthcoming third studio album — shows off both his wild side and his softer side. At the beginning, the country crooner is shown tossing a bouncy ball around in a bleak jail cell, clad in his cowboy hat and boots. The scene [...]

Wade Bowen Announces 2013 Celebrity Golf Classic, Concert to Benefit West, Texas

Megan Pacella — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:08 +0000

Wade Bowen is gearing up to host his 15th annual Wade Bowen Celebrity Golf Tournament and Concert on June 2-3. The event will take place in Bowen’s hometown of Waco, Texas, and it will benefit the Bowen Family Foundation. Over the past four years, Bowen has raised nearly half a million dollars to benefit a [...]

Kree Harrison Moves On to the Final Round of 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:15:26 +0000

Soulful country vocalist Kree Harrison survived again on 'American Idol' Thursday night (May 9), after a sensational run on the show's twelfth season highlighted by a long string of stellar performances. She will move on to the show's finale next week, where she will compete against Candice Glover to see which one will be crowned the winner this year.

Are Keith Urban and His Fellow 'American Idol' Judges All Getting Fired?

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:00:04 +0000

After a season of plummeting ratings, all four ‘American Idol‘ judges will be fired and replaced — along with one of the show’s main producers, according to the latest rumors. The Wrap reported Thursday (May 9) that “an individual with knowledge of Fox’s plans” told them exclusively that Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and [...]

Lauren Alaina, 'Barefoot and Buckwild' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:59 +0000

Meet the new Lauren Alaina. With just a few weeks of her senior year of high school remaining, the singer introduces a grown-up new look, grown-up style and grown-up attitude with her latest single, 'Barefoot and Buckwild.' It's especially difficult to find songs that fit when you're short on life experience, so the one-time 'American Idol' runner-up wrote her own ...