Oprah came in on top at #1 and made an impressive $315 million last year. The top country showing was Taylor Swift who came in an impressive #12 with $45 million made. $45...
First Photos Of Kellie Pickler’s Engagement Ring June 27th, 2010 The first photos of Kellie Pickler‘s engagement ring emerged this weekend thanks to photos taken by 94.7 QDR from Raleigh, NC (via Nashville Gab). Pickler was back in her home state to kick off the Rascal Flatts‘ Nothing Like This Tour.Here’s a closer, clearer look at Pickler’s new bling, thanks to Brandi, who attended the concert in Charlotte, NC last night. (Click photos to...
Multi Grammy award-winning Mercury Nashville country duo Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland will debut their highly-anticipated fourth studio album The Incredible Machine October 19. Nettles and Bush co-wrote the entire record and co-produced with Byron Gallimore. Lead off single “Stuck Like Glue”, written by Nettles, Bush, Kevin Griffin and Shy...
Kellie Pickler's Engaged! They say good things always happen in threes, right? It's been a happy period for country girls' love lives of late. First, Carrie Underwood announced her engagement to Mike Fisher right before Christmas 2009. Then Miranda Lambert followed suit in May, flashing a ring from longtime boyfriend Blake Shelton. Now, another Nashville gal is officially off the market.The newest bride-to-be is American Idol alum Kellie Pickler, who said "yes" to...
Brad Paisley Concert Ends With 46 Arrests
In one of his best-loved hits, Brad Paisley sings the praises of 'Alcohol,' saying that it will cause "some of the best times you'll never remember," but for at least 46 of his fans, those words are far from the truth, thanks to recent arrests at one of the superstar's live shows.
At Brad's Darien Lake, NY, show, part of his current H2O World Tour, police were kept busy trying to maintain crowd control when alcohol fueled some disruptive behavior. Thirty-eight were charged as minors in possession of alcohol with intent to consume. Several concertgoers were also charged with disorderly conduct, with two cited for fighting concert security, and at least one for trespassing after trying to re-enter the show after being ejected.
- A Lubbock legend and the superstar who wrote and recorded songs in our KLLL studios, will officially become a bigger deal in Hollywood. The effort to...
Carrie's fiance's manager sets the record straight
The Carrie Underwood gossip this week - courtesy of OK! Magazine - was that Carrie had postponed her wedding to Mike Fisher due to a disagreement about wedding guest numbers and barbecue.
Hey, you can't make this stuff up. Well okay, you can, but in this case that's what OK! Magazine had really said.
Well now the Ottawa Citizen is setting the record straight thanks to Mike Fisher's manager.
“There’s no basis to those reports whatsoever,” said Fisher’s agent Todd Reynolds, who posted a Twitter entry Wednesday countering the reports.
“It’s typical Internet stuff, somebody starts something and off it goes,” said Reynolds in an interview. The wedding details reported by OK were also picked up numerous websites.
Reynolds said the couple’s wedding date has not changed — although he declined to reveal it out of respect for his client.
“There’s no delay (in the wedding date), everything is going along according to plan. The date that they’ve chosen from the beginning is still the date,” he said.
“You can imagine trying to move the date of something like that,” he added. “It’s like trying to make a U-turn in a 18-wheeler on a one-way street. It is what it always has been, there’s no been no change in the wedding plans.”
Reynolds said he’s sworn to secrecy on specific wedding details, but admitted that Fisher has been fine with the plans so far.
“There’s been no disagreements. Mike is pretty laid back. He’s like most guys in this sort of situation when it comes to a wedding: they hand over most of the details to the bride. I think with Mike it’s like whatever Carrie wants to do is fine with him.”
Reynolds spoke to Fisher on Tuesday who told him he was pleased with how the wedding was coming along. He said the ceremony is being handled by professional wedding planners.
The Ottawa Citizen reports that the wedding will take place in July. Not quite as exciting as Carrie and Mike fighting over southern cooking, but at least it's probably the truth.
Carrie Underwood Postpones Wedding
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Carrie Underwood has apparently postponed her wedding with hockey player Mike Fisher after an argument over nuptial details.
Aceshowbiz.com reported that the wedding location is reportedly set on a Tennessee farm and the size of the wedding is now capping at over 250 people, which later triggered the debate on the menu at the now reasonably large ceremony.
Fisher reportedly wants a five-course meal served to the pairs’ guests, while Carrie would rather keep it low key with a Southern barbeque and grilled veggies. They have apparently postponed their wedding to the later half of summer rather than June.
Trace Adkins' advice for graduating seniors....live with your parents as long as possible Trace Adkins was the special guest speaker at Piedmont High School's graduation today after two students asked him and he accepted. Trace had some sage advice for the graduating class....Live with your parents as long as you possibly can.All joking aside, Trace did have one well-thought-out piece of wisdom for the lucky students. Trace said, "As you go on, go to...
Want in good with Jake Owen? Better bring the dog treats Oh a man and his dog. Jake and his dog. Jake chatted with People Magazine recently about one sure way to get on his good side....be friends with his pooch.Jake says, "Vern...Vern's a pretty good judge of character when it comes to girls. I can always tell if he likes 'em or not."He then goes on to say, "You gotta like my dog if you're gonna be with me."I think I hear the stock of Snausages going up as...
Top 10 Country Wedding SongsEmailMore (according to The Boot.com) It's June once again: school's out, summer's here, and wedding bells are ringing at little white churches everywhere. Country music is rich with love songs filled with pledges of undying love and devotion, perfect for couples on that most special of days. The Boot picks 10 of the all-time best country wedding songs. So get out your hankies as we travel down that musical, rose-strewn path with some of the most romantic...
Jimmy Dean Dies At 81
June 14th, 2010
Jimmy Dean, country music icon and famous sausage entrepreneur, died on Sunday in his Henrico County, Virginia home. His wife told The Associated Press that Dean was eating in front of the television and that she found him unresponsive when she returned to the room after leaving for a brief period of time. Dean’s biggest hit was “Big Bad John,” which earned him a Grammy in the 1960s.
Dean was 81 years old
Tim McGraw Is PEOPLE's Hottest Country Hunk
Tim McGraw is officially country music's hottest man, according to the upcoming issue of PEOPLE Country -- but he says his wife Faith Hill disagrees!!
"My wife would pick George Strait," Tim tells PEOPLE. "She thinks he's gorgeous! Or Kris Kristofferson. When we're around him, she can barely speak."
Abstaining from alcohol and committing to a rigorous workout regimen all help Tim keep in his best shape. "I don't feel whatever 43 is supposed to feel like -- I still feel pretty young," the father of three admits. "I'm more confident than I've ever been about who I am and what I do and I feel like I've got a lot more ahead of me than I do behind me."
Garth Brooks Adds More Las Vegas Shows Garth Brooks has performed to sold-out crowds and rave reviews at the intimate Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Tickets for the next series of highly anticipated concerts will go on sale on Saturday, June 19 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets are available exclusively at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-877-65-GARTH. Tickets are $125 plus fees and tax.Concert Dates: September 10, 11, 12 October 1, 2, 3 October 22, 23, 24 November 5, 6, 7
Shania Twain is Officially Un-Married
Shania Twain is officially an un-married woman. According to People.com, Shania’s divorce was finalized yesterday. However, Shania isn’t officially ’single.’ While at the Swiss Red Cross Ball, she was seen giving oogly eyes at Frédéric Thiébaud, the ex-husband of the woman who stole Mutt out from under Shania.
“Her happiness certainly shone through,” says her friend Stéphane Lagonico, an ambassador for the Swiss Red Cross, who organized the ball. “They are a great addition to each other’s lives.”
Billboards Top 25 Country Artists of the Past 25 Years
Billboard has picked the top 25 country artists from the past 25 years. The Top County Artists 1985-2010 ranking is based on actual performance on the weekly Hot Country Songs and Top Country Albums charts from January 5, 1985 to the Billboard issue dated May 29, 2010. Artists are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at the lower end of the chart earning the least.
25. LeAnn Rimes
24. Travis Tritt
23. Martina McBride
22. Dwight Yoakam
21. Ricky van Shelton
20. Brad Paisley
19. Keith Urban
18. Dixie Chicks
17. Vince Gill
16. Faith Hill
15. The Judds
14. Shania Twain
13. Hank Williams Jr.
12. Clint Black
11. Rascal Flatts
10. Brooks & Dunn
9. Alabama
8. Kenny Chesney
7. Toby Keith
6. Randy Travis
5. Tim McGraw
4. Alan Jackson
3. Reba McEntire
2. Garth Brooks
1. George Strait
George Strait is no stranger to being in the No. 1 spot on Billboard's charts. But his latest chart-topping feat took 25 years to achieve. The King of Country Music tops the music-industry publication's list of the top 25 country music artists of the past 25 years.
The list was compiled by Billboard to coincide with the magazine's Country Music Summit, taking place this week in Nashville. Placing second on the list was...
So, not only does Taylor Swift have a veritable flock of bona fide country fans, she seems to inspire affection even from the most unlikely sources.Her latest admirer? ..
Woman Claims Kenny Chesney & Keith Urban Were Shot with an AK-47
A woman who repeatedly dialed 911, claiming Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban had been shot with an AK-47 at her home, has been arrested for filing a false police report.
According to a report at the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Department, three officers responded to a woman’s home on Saturday night. The resident, Paula Jean Little, had called 911 to report a shooting in progress.
“She advised that two women had entered her residence with an AK-47 gun and shot her mother, Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban and that they were crawling under her back porch,” reads the police report.
The reporting deputy states there were no signs of a shooting at the home and Little, whose age was redacted from the report, was the only person present.
After leaving the residence, central dispatch received “several more call” from Little, insisting there was a shooting at her house. She allegedly told dispatchers that since deputies had not arrested the shooters, she wanted the Tennessee Highway Patrol to respond.
The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office returned to the residence, allegedly finding Little on the phone with central dispatch. She was arrested and charged with filing a false police report.
Wille Nelson Explains Inspiration Behind His Latest 'Cut'
Willie Nelson is famous for having cut thousands of songs in his career, inspired no doubt by many different events. But the superstar's most recent cut -- involving his signature long hair -- was inspired by nothing more than a need for comfort and convenience.
"I felt like I was pulling a trailer it had gotten so long," Willie tells the National Post. "My hair was way down below my waist, it was a problem -- it was heavy, it got dirty and I couldn't wash it because I hurt my arm playing golf. I was using a five wood and hit a rock, and when I hurt my arm that was the last straw. I couldn't take care of my hair by myself and I had to have Annie, my wife, help me wash it."
After putting their homestead on the market nearly one year ago, Alan Jackson and his wife, Denise, sold their 135-acre spread for $28 million, $10 million less than the original asking price, according to NashvillePost.com. The buyer is a trust in the names of Willis and Reba Johnson. Willis Johnson is founder and chairman of the Fairfield, Calif., auto salvage firm specializing in online car sales. He is said to be worth more than $340 million.
The listing featured 18,600 square feet of living space, a 20-car garage, gymnasium, log cabin, barn, man-made lake and boathouse. The Jacksons built the home on an old horse farm they bought in 1993, and even at $28 million, it is the single biggest residential sale in the Nashville area since the late '90s. The previous record holder was Tanya Tucker's 500-acre Williamson County home, which she sold in 2007 for $11.4 million. It is now being turned into a golf course, with her home serving as the clubhouse.
Miranda Lambert is front and center at some of the summer's biggest festivals, including Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tenn., CMA Music Fest in Nashville, and Moondance Jam in Walker, Minn., just to name a few.
Each event is an all-day, all-night affair. So Miranda's advice to festival goers who want to enjoy the full music experience: Pace yourselves.
"From my own personal experience, if you at least wait until noon to start drinking, you'll last a lot more," Miranda tells fans via an interview on 99.5 WYCD radio in Detroit, Mich. "We get to go on at nighttime at a lot of these festivals, which I'm thrilled about, but half the time people are like half passed out drunk from all day of listening to great music, drinking beer and being in the sun. So pace yourself, 'cause we're coming out, buddy!"
The Redheaded Stranger now has a little less on his red head. Willie Nelson has chopped off his signature long braids. This photo was taken in Maui, Hawaii, where the country legend surprised the audience on stage at a concert featuring his son, Micah Nelson's band, the Reflectacles. And the reason Willie cut his hair after all these years? His publicist says simply "it was a lot of maintenance."
Brad Paisley inadvertently caused some controversy at PlainviewHigh School in Plainview, Texas recently. The title of Brad's album Time Well Wasted was the theme of the 2010 yearbook, which didn't go over well with some of the teachers. According to the Plainview Herald, most of the faculty understand that the students didn't mean to belittle their education, but they still found...
Even the biggest name stars have their Oops! moments while performing on stage, and thanks to YouTube many of the stars can’t just forget the slip up happend. Ofcouse...two popular YouTube concert slip ups caught on film, Kenny Chesney’s smashed foot experience in Columbia, SC and most recently Brad Paisley’s recent stage dive in Charleston SC. Now we can add a female to the onstage slip up list…Taylor...
Jake Owen Ponders Playing It 'Cool' Like Johnny Depp
Jake Owen just shot the video for his new single, 'Tell Me,' and being in front of the camera is something he would like to do more of, especially on the big screen.
"I'd like to do that," Jake tells The Boot. "I don't have any problem being in front of a camera and just having a good time. That would be cool, but it would have to be the right thing. Not cheesy, but cool. I'd have to be pretty cool."
With his movie star good looks, Jake could play any number of roles, but as he says, it would have to be a "cool" character. "For instance, Johnny Depp is cool," says the Florida native. "He can do the dude from 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' or 'Edward Scissorhands,' or he could be the guy from 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape?' and 'Donnie Brasco,' or he was the guy in 'Blow.' I could [play] any of those guys."
Last night, the ACM celebrated Brooks & Dunn’s Last Rodeo with a tv special. Country music’s biggest stars shared their own reditions of their favorite Brooks & Dunn songs. There were truly some stand-out performances of the night Keith Urban singing “Brand New Man “, Miranda Lambert singing “Hillbilly Deluxe,” Sugarland’s unreal version of “Red Dirt Road,” Lady Antebellum’s harmonic “If You...
Why Are The Eagles, Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban Canceling Stadium Shows?
Backstage at ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn-the Last Rodeo The ACM is giving fans a look backstage at the Brooks & Dunn-The Last Rodeo which airs on Sunday, May 23rd on CBS. Take a look at Keith Urban, George Strait, and Miranda Lambert talk about the famed duo.
Check out the video of Need You Now being sung in some sort of gibberish. Little did we know that was actually being sung in a language called Simlish from the game The Sims. Well come to find out, Hillary, Charles, and Dave were asked to sing the song in the odd language for the upcoming Sims 3release. They show the making of the song in this week's...
Texas couple tells story of 'The House That Built Me'
Miranda Lambert and her parents always swear they're not going to cry when they talk about the country firebrand's latest single, "The House That Built Me."
It goes the same every time, though. Within minutes, all...
Dierks gets flooded along with the rest of NashvilleHeavy rains for the last two days has caused severe flooding in Nashville and the surrounding areas which has claimed the lives of at least five people and has shut down much of the city, including a main highway. More than 150 people have had to be rescued from the flood waters.
Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley + More React to Devastating Floods Dierks Bentley is among the folks in Middle Tennessee dealing with...
With more #1 hit singles than any artist in music history, George Strait is the ultimate Texas star. “King George” to his fans, he’s the perfect spokesperson for reminding Texans that the star-studded Don’t Mess with Texas logo means “Don’t litter.” You’ll see in our new TV spot that George is your typical Texas straight shooter. This Poteet-born singer has seen his fair share of litterbugs while logging tour miles in the Lone...
Rascal Flatts & Lady Antebellum on American Idol Last night, Lady Antebellum and Rascal Flatts performed on American Idol’s Country Week results show. Lady A sang “Need You Now” in their pre-taped performance, and the Flatts guys sang “Unstoppable” live.
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American Idol Contestants Have their Way with Shania Twain Tunes Last night Shania Twain mentored the top 6 contestants on American Idol. Each of them performed one of Shania’s very own songs, and each either rocking it or destroying it. You be the judge. Here are a few of the performances. Tune in tonight to see Lady Antebellum and Rascal Flatts perform.
NFL QB -- Scoring Formation w/ Country Singer Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers rolled through a hot Vegas club last night ... but he appeared to be more into the country music scene ... as in "Lady Antebellum" singer Hillary Scott.
THE 45th "ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS"
Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert are the top winners at the 2010 ACM Awards. Lady A, who came into the show leading the pack with seven nominations, walked away with three ACM trophies -- Single and Song of the Year for their chart-topping tune, 'Need You Now,' along with Vocal Group of the Year. Miranda Lambert is the ACM's Top Female Vocalist, to add to her Video of the Year trophy for 'White Liar' and Album of the Year honors...
George Strait Celebrates 30 Years of Top 10 Hits!
George Strait continues his reign as the King of Country Music by setting another record on the Billboard charts. With his latest single, 'I Gotta Get to You,' climbing to No. 9 on the Country Songs survey of radio airplay, he has done what no artist in the history of any Billboard chart has ever done, notching 30 years worth of Top 10 hits.
According to Billboard, George's first Top 10 hit, 'Unwound' landed there in 1981, and his latest, 'I Gotta Get to You,' marks his 82nd trip into the upper reaches of the chart. He's second only to the late Eddy Arnold, who notched an impressive 92 Top 10 hits during his career.
Among the 82 Top 10 hits for King George is a total of 44 songs that have gone all the way to No. 1, from his first, 'Fool Hearted Memory' in 1982 to his most recent, last year's 'River of Love.' He is the 12th-best-selling artist in U.S. history, with 68.5 million sold, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
George's current album, 'Twang,' has sold 551,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. George has two ACM nominations -- Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.
Check out a complete list of George Strait's Top 10 hits here.
Ladies and Gentleman who plan on attending Miranda Lambert’s upcoming Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars tour – Don’t think about starting any fights. Miranda gave the smackdown to a few girls who started a catfight during a concert. Watch as she stops her band to call out the fighting girls. (around 1:11)
Texas Stadium falls in a cloud of dust Home of countless concerts and sporting events and home of the Dallas Cowboys for more than 38 seasons, Texas Stadium was demolished today in front of more than 20,000 people. 11-year-old Casey Rogers won an essay contest and was the one who got to push the button that brought the huge building to the ground."Awesome!" said Casey. "It was better than I thought it would be."The Cowboys had moved into the nearby Cowboys...
PHOTO OF THE DAY- Tim McGraw Throws First Pitch
Tim McGraw threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Tulsa Drillers season opener at their new stadium last Thursday….
Kenny Chesney will release his first studio album in 3 years this fall when Hemingway’s Whiskey will hit store shelves.“I knew I wanted the record to be something more, something that took what I do in my special projects and weaved it into what I do for the mainstream,” Chesney says. “It takes a lot of energy and mental space to be on the road… and I kind of felt like –...
Why Not? With Shania Twain ? A New TV Series
Music smusic…Shania Twain is headed to television with a little help from a lady named Oprah. Shania Twain will star in ‘Why Not? With Shania Twain’ on the new Oprah Winfrey Network; otherwise known as OWN.
“The show will follow [Twain] as she begins her climb back to the top, a personal journey filled with risk, revelations and unexpected adventures,” says a statement from the network.
According to People.com, an air date is yet to be announced.
Josh Abbott Band Goes #1 With ""She's Like Texas"
Texas Country sensation Josh Abbott Band scored their first chart-topper this week with “She’s Like Texas” hitting the No. 1 spot on the Texas Regional Radio Report. And the firsts keep on coming for Josh Abbott, as he was featured on the cover of the Best In Texas March issue along with fellow Texas artists Rich O’Toole and Bart Crow. The three of them were pictured duking it out for the top of the charts complete with boxing gloves and all.
“Wow. I’m thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response to the song,” said Josh Abbott. “I can’t thank Texas radio and my fans enough for all of the support over the years. I’m excited to be able to share this moment with them!”
Written by Josh Abbott, “She’s Like Texas” is the title track from JAB’s brand new album available now on iTunes and joshabbottband.com. Produced by Erik Herbst, She’s Like Texas is already causing heads to turn with their incredible debut securing the #28 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and earning a Hot Shot debut nod. The disc also soared to the No. 3 spot on the iTunes Country Music Albums chart right behind Country Music superstars Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift on release day 2/16 and secured the No. 35 spot on the all-genre iTunes album chart on 2/17.
She’s Like Texas is the follow-up to their debut album Scapegoat,which delivered one of the Top 15 most played songs of 2009 “Good Night For Dancing” featuring Charla Corn as reported by the Texas Music Chart.
In the blink of an eye,Josh Abbott Band has gone from an unknown artist to one of the fastest rising young stars in Texas country. Playing over 250 shows this past year, JAB has been performing to packed houses all across Texas and Oklahoma. The passion and high-energy characteristic of Josh Abbott Band’s performances come through both on stage and in the studio. It’s no wonder why the Josh Abbott Band has quickly become a Texas institution—and why its talents can’t be confined for long to the Lonestar State.
Currently Josh Abbott Band is playing dates all over Texas and beyond in support of the brand new album with upcoming shows in El Paso, TX (4/7); Albuquerque, NM (4/8); Amarillo, TX (4/9), and Denton, TX (4/15).
Colf Ford Offers Online Concert
Colt Ford’s April 30 concert at Murray State University in Kentucky, will be broadcast live online fans around the world for $9.95. Fans can watch the show via Ford’s official website (www.ColtFord.com) and his social media sites, including Facebook, Myspace and iLike.
To view the concert online, fans must purchase an advance virtual ticket at TrueViewLive.com. Fans who purchase a ticket will also receive a $10 Colt Ford merchandise coupon that can be redeemed at ColtFord.com.
“Colt has some of the best fans in the world,” says Ken Madson, CEO of Ford’s management, Full Scope Entertainment. “True View Live allows Colt fans everywhere to check out the Colt Ford Experience.”
For more information, visit www.TrueViewLive.com and www.ColtFord.com.
Jake Owen, surfer dude
Jake Owen posted this short video on Twitter of him surfing in the wake of a boat, at least I think that's what he's doing. Whatever it is, he's pretty good at it.
Country Weekly Looking For Country's Hottest Bachelor
It's that time again, to pick Country Weekly's Country Music's HOTTEST Bachelor. The competition is tough this year, since they are ALL so good looking.
Mike Gossin of Gloriana
Tom Gossin of Gloriana
Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum
Gary Allan
Keith Anderson
Brian Bandas of Love and Theft
Lee Brice
Randy Houser
Jamey Johnson
Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft
Jake Owen
Keith Burns of Burns & Poe
Chris Cagle
Kenny Chesney
Bucky Covington
Blake Shelton
Josh Thompson
Phil Vassar
Jimmy Wayne
Billy Currington
Ira Dean
Mike Eli of Eli Young Band
Danny Gokey
Chuck Wicks
Dwight Yoakam
Chris Young
Other... Make Your suggestion if your favorite is missing
In order to vote for your favorite click here. Contest will end April 4. Results will be published in Country Weekly's May 3 issue, on newsstands April 26. So go vote now and often for your favorite.
Tiger Woods Use To Date LeAnn Rimes??
According to the new Us Weekly Tiger Woods once dated LeAnn Rimes. Woods, now 34, and Rimes, 27, "went out a few times" before she wed soon-to-be ex-husband Dean Sheremet in 2002, says a source.
"They hooked up and everything," the source tells Us. "Tiger was really into her. He likes those blondes!" All was good until LeAnn's dad protested because he thought his teen daughter was too young to date the famed golfer, seven years her senior. "Then her dad almost had a heart attack," the source adds. "And he made her stop seeing Tiger."
Interestingly, both Woods and Rimes went on to have affairs during their marriages.
Taylor Swift Issues Challenge for Hug
A couple of dudes took their “hots” for Taylor Swift to the internet, creating a website called AHugFromTaylorSwift.com. The guys are making videos pleading for a hug from Ms. Swift herself. Well, being the fan-friendly video-making artist she is, Taylor started making her own videos; challenging the guys to good deeds in order to score a hug.
The Academy of Country Music Awards Performance Announcements
The Academy of Country Music announced today that Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins, and Carrie Underwood, are scheduled to perform as part of the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire.
The awards will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18th, 2010 at 7:00 PM on CBS.
George Strait took a break from his current tour over the weekend for his 28th annual George Strait Team Roping Classic in San Antonio, TX. Check out some of the pictures!
Carrie Underwood Play On Tour Too "Flashy"?
Carrie Underwood kicked off her Play On Tour this past Thursday in PA. There has been a lot of mix reviews. The majority of them say that the show is amazing, but too many special effects. Check out the video below of Carrie flying over the crowd in a bright blue truck.
Carrie Underwood?s Birthday Cake
Carrie Underwood’s management team wanted to wish the singer an extra-special happy birthday (the superstar turned 27 on Wednesday) so they treated to her this birthday cake! The cake was made by Coccadotts Cake Shop outside of Albany, NY where Carrie will perform tonight.
Photos: LeAnn Womack, Reba McEntire, & George Strait In Orlando
Melissa Peterman (Barbara Jean from the show Reba and also the host of CMT’s The Singing Bee) came out on stage with Reba for a quick comedic interlude.
Lee Ann Womack came back out on stage to sing the hit “Does He Love You” with Reba.
Reba closed her set with one of the biggest hits of her career, “Fancy,” ! After leaving the stage, she came back in a Taxi…(yes a taxi cab!),
So we’ve seen the footage of Brad Paisley wiping out last weekend on stage, but we’ve been wondering what the extent of the damage really was. Brad too to Twitter to share pictures of his bruise. He’s even inviting fans to write a caption and reply to him on twitter.
Zac Brown Band?s ?Pass the Jar?? Live DVD
Lady Antebellum on David Letterman
Lady Antebellum performed “American Honey” on David Letterman last night. They are lookin’ mighty refined and sounding fantastic. I am really looking forward to seeing them at their sold out show at the Ryman this Thursday
VIDEO- Miranda Lambert on Craig Ferguson
Miranda Lambert stopped by the Late Late show with Craig Ferguson last night to perform “White Liar.” Take a look.
Brad Paisley Falls Hard on His Last American Saturday Night
Last night, while singing the last song on the last night of his American Saturday Night tour in Charleston, SC, Brad Paisley took quite a spill. He immediately took to twitter…well after a trip to the ER to make sure everything checked out ok.
Tnx4 prayers,after my fall,I was just discharged from the hospital.Just very very bruised. Nothing broken, had a ct scan all is okay!
Allright, whoever posts the YouTube footage of it gets a meet and greet. I have got to see it. I hit hard. And I mean freaking hard.
If ur wondering,it was the last song&last night of the tour&I was running fast on stage,tripped.really did think I broke a rib or something.
Charleston rocked though. Out with a bang for the ASN tour.literally. Bring on the H2O. Actually, the frozen stuff’s on me right now
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill at the Oscars
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill walk the red carpet at the Academy Awards tonight in Los Angeles. The Blindside, starring Tim McGraw and Sandra Bullock is nominated for Best Movie.
Tuesday evening after taping an episode of CMT Crossroads, Kenny talked Steve Miller (of Band fame) into heading over to the famous bar to play for the patrons.
Can you imagine? My luck if something like that happened I'd be too inebriated to enjoy. The next day I'd think it was just a drunken hallucination.
Reader Darrell was one of those lucky people in attendance and sent me the videos below. Thanks Darrell. Also, Digital Rodeo also has a group of really, really great pictures (like the one above) if you want to see some more. Check them out here.
So cool that even someone like Kenny Chesney can perform bad karaoke versions of famous songs.
Hi guys :) We just got back from Australia and Japan. I won't ever forget the people. Or the sky. (Al took this picture in Brisbane.)
The Opera House in Sydney... That city sparkled. I remember last year when we were in Australia for the first time, we went to go see a Coldplay concert on one of our days off. It was at the giant arena there, and I remember thinking "Wouldn't it be amazing if someday down the line, we...
Jake Owen fans were a little concerned Tuesday when he posted a picture on Twitter of a nasty, bloody gash between the eyes he was sporting but no explanation beyond “you should see the other guy.”Portland DJ Amy Faust got the scoop today. The “Eight Second Ride” singer told her that is was a hunting accident.
“We talked to Jake early this morning, and it...
Easton Corbin is Giving You ?A Little More Country Than That?
Tim McGraw Performs At Daytona 500
Tim McGraw performed at today’s Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway
Stars Reveal What Their Favorite Romantic Song Is This Valentine's Day
Dierks Bentley"Like Red On A Rose" by Alan Jackson
Miranda Lambert "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" by Bryan Adams
Jimmy Wayne"I Love The Way You Love Me" by John Michael Montgomery
Darius Rucker "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins
Reba McEntire " The Weekend" by Steve Wariner
Hillary Scott (Lady Antebellum) "On A Night Like This" by Dave Barnes
Justin Moore "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones
David Nail "Green Eyes" by Coldplay
Clay Walker "Feels So Right" by Alabama
Michelle Branch "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys
James Otto "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles
Billy Currington "Lady" by Kenny Rogers
Heidi Newfield "It's Raning on Sunday" by Keith Urban
Josh Turner "That's Where I Want to Take Our Love" by Keith Whitley
Jack Ingram "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye
Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland) "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel
Trace Adkins Bus Involved in Fatal Crash
Five members of Trace Adkins‘ band were injured and 2 men in a pick-up truck were killed during an accident today. The truck crossed the center lane crashing head-on with the bus carrying Trace’s band. Trace was not on the bus at the time of crash. In fact, he was already at the venue when he recieved word of the crash. He reported to the scene immediately.
“This is a real tragedy,” says Adkins. “Two people have been killed and I don’t even know their names. So out of respect for their families, I prefer not to comment too much at this time.”
Trace performed a stripped-down acoustic set at tonights concert in Louisiana, but he will not perform tomorrow’s show in Florida. Martina McBride and Sarah Buxton will go ahead as scheduled.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims families
More Pictures of Carrie Underwood on ?How I Met Your Mother?
Check out these new shots of Carrie Underwood on “How I Met Your Mother.” Carrie’s episode will air on March 1st.
Taylor Swift Gets Few Love Letters for 'Valentine's Day' Performance
from YAHOO!.com
Poor Taylor Swift. Turns out everyone liked her a lot better when she was an underdog struggling to get a word in. Now that the teen singer -- whose MTV VMA speech was famously, rudely, interrupted by Kanye West back in September -- has our undivided attention, she's facing a growing backlash that's getting stronger and snarkier by the minute.
The tide began turning for the statuesque country upstart after a less-than-dazzling (most frequently described as "pitchy") performance with Stevie Nicks at this year's Grammys -- where she won four awards including album of the year. Following the debacle, her label head -- and Naomi Judd -- came to her defense, which only rankled the masses including Kelly Clarkson.
Now, with Friday's release of "Valentine's Day," which nearly sags under the weight of so many Hollywood heavy-hitters, everyone's about to get a glimpse of her acting chops, which seemed more than passable when she hosted SNL in November. But early reports about the movie have been unkind, to put it mildly.
"Some teen viewers may be drawn by the lure of the two Taylors, but their time onscreen together arguably reps the film's low point," writes Variety's Todd McCarthy regarding Swift's performance alongside onetime boyfriend Taylor Lautner. "Swift, especially, seems entirely undirected, as she jumps around, makes faces and jabbers on inanely. If she's to have a film career, she needs to find a skilled director to tamp her down and channel her obviously abundant energy."
The Observer film critic, Rex Reed, is even more dismissive of Swift's "Valentine's Day" performance than he is of the movie itself: "This labored artifice strings together an 'all-star cast' (by today's dubious definition, anyway)," Reed writes in his review of the Garry Marshall-directed movie, "that runs the gamut from tone-deaf Flavor of the Moment Taylor Swift and movie werewolf Taylor Lautner to veteran Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine."
Even OK! Magazine, which spills endless ink charting Swift's every move, goes for the blond starlet's jugular. OK!'s movie critic, Phil Villarreal, dismisses Taylor as "not an actress," adding that Swift proves such a criticism by putting in a "regrettable" performance. "The movie isn't awful, and nor is it an award winner," Villarreal declares, "unless you count Swift's frontrunner status to add a worst supporting actress Razzie to her shelf full of Grammys." Ouch.
The lone holdout seems to be Time Out New York critic, Joshua Rothkopf, who lauds Swift for, get this, convincingly appearing vacant: "Blond awards-magnet Taylor Swift reveals an unexpected gift for self-deprecating sunniness, chattering vacantly in an elevator to a stranger."
Looks like Swift could really use another sympathy-grabbing interruption. Paging Kanye West!
Watch Taylor Swift in a Clip from 'Valentine's Day'
Shania Twain has given fans a new letter along with a couple of new videos. I've posted part of the letter and one of the videos (Shania's still definitely got it) here but you can read/watch the rest at www.ShaniaTwain.com.
Greetings everyone,
I'm writing you from the Caribbean where I'm warming up after a cold stretch in Canada during the holidays. The sunny weather gets me into writing mode. Many of the songs from The Woman In Me and Come On Over were written in the tropics so it's a good place for me to be creative.
I wanted to give you a peak at some of the footage Fred grabbed during my trip to Ontario over Christmas and New Years so I put together a montage of bits and pieces to share with you.
There were many highlights, but the key ones were sitting by the tree singing old songs with family, hanging around in comfy clothes and doing nothing but enjoying a relaxing evening by the fire. It was cold and snowy outside, warm and cozy inside.
My cousin Kenny and I kicked a few songs around as we tried to remember how they went. The jamming is pretty rough, but real, and thought you would appreciate the authenticity of it, even if it is poor, home quality.
The once-in-a-lifetime experience of carrying the Olympic torch along its journey to the final stop in Vancouver, BC for the winter Olympic Games was an energizing opportunity. I was worried about the length of the run as I didn't want to embarrass myself by arriving at the cauldron out of breath. It turned out we were ahead of schedule, and I was asked to take my time and even stop periodically so I didn't get to the cauldron too early. When Eja saw me after the run, he said, "Mom, it is called an Olympic torch run because you are supposed to RUN, not WALK!" The temperatures were pretty low so running the whole way would probably have, ironically, kept me warmer. In any case, it was an awesome 300 meters and I will cherish the honor forever.
Easton Corbin Takes Debut Single 'Strait' to the Top 10
Easton Corbin is having a lot of beginner's luck! His debut single, 'A Little More Country Than That,' has been steadily climbing the charts -- closing in on the Top 10, with praise from fans and critics alike. One country station on Sirius satellite radio recently acknowledged that people were calling in asking the deejay to play the song by "that artist who sounds like George Strait."
Easton, who has wanted to be a country singer since he could crawl, admits that King George has been one of his heroes along the way, but is somewhat cautious about the comparison. "It's a great, great compliment to be mentioned with him," Easton tells The Boot. "But like I tell most folks, there will never be another George Strait. I'm not trying to be like him or sound like him, that's just kind of how it comes out. My biggest influences on my singing and artistry – including George – are Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley and George Jones. I tell folks there'll never be another one of those guys either. I just take those influences, and that's who I learned to sing from as far as my style."
Take a peak inside Taylor's fairy tale bachelorette pad
Okay, the photos In Touch magazine got of Taylor's new penthouse in Nashville aren't exactly decked out with the koi pond and fairy tale decorations I was hoping would be in place already, but it's definitely a far cry from the studio apartment I had when I was 20.
Life?s a Beach for Taylor Swift
Taking a little break for play from her Fearless tour in Australia, Taylor Swift and some friends hit St. Kilda Beach to frolick in the waves. Looks like they’re having a good time. See more pictures and read the full article here.
Taylor's Kissing....1st...then the 2nd...then...
Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner shared their first on-screen kiss on the first day of shooting the film Valentine's Day. Director Garry Marshall tells E Online, "The first three were nice. By the fourth, I think they started going together. I don't know what the hell happened, but somewhere in the fifth or sixth take, they were dating."
Marshall is already planning a sequel, but no word on whether either Taylor will be in it.
Carrie Underwood has been proudly sporting the 5-carat diamond from hubby-to-be Mike Fisher for nearly 2 months now, but Carrie admits it wasn’t what she’d have ever thought of…
“I would never have guessed yellow, but now that I have it, I absolutely would not want it any other way.”
No official plans have been made for the wedding yet…but Carrie already has hinted at an outdoor wedding with lots of family, big hair, and lots of love.
Pick-up a copy of People Magazine for more about Carrie and Mike’s nuptuals-to-be
Carrie Underwood has done a lot of stuff...she was an American Idol, she's had loads of hit songs, she was entertainer of the year, she's engaged to a hot hockey player, she's trying out acting. But there's one thing that may just rate highest on her list of accomplishments...she's now a Sesame Street character, or at least she's inspired one.
Carrie is the inspiration for Carrie Underworm, singing worm extraordinare. Carrie also recorded "The Worm Anthem," for the show that you can check out in the video below. According to CMT the Sesame Street episode is scheduled to air on PBS on Thursday (Feb. 11), as well as March 17, April 8 and April 26.
A little note, though, according to the Muppet Wiki (yes, there really is a Muppet Wiki) the episode is actually from December 28, 2009, so I'm not sure if the upcoming dates are reruns or if Carrie Underworm is going to have a recurring spot on the show. It's cute anyway so I don't suppose it really matters.
Triple L Fans Bobbi and Jim were lucky enough to take in one of Jake Owens' concerts recently and then were nice enough to pass along a review and some pictures. Thanks Bobbi and Jim...
I must start this out by saying Jake Owens concert sold out during presale! And being one of the lucky ones to get tickets, I know why! He is definitely full of energy and so is his band. There were 2200+ people at the Dallas Bull in Tampa,Fl on Friday Jan,22. And people outside waiting to get in to get a look at such an amazing group. Jake sang all his popular hits including 8 second ride, he also mentioned his parents being there in the audience too. So he promised to "behave" because of that.
He did do an encore coming back out on stage to do a few more songs. They played for about 2 1/2 hours. And I have to say they sounded awesome and there performance was excellent! I would definitely say if you ever get the chance to see him perform, it is worth the night out!
Carrie Underwood at SuperBowl Pre-Game Press Conference
Check out the video of Carrie Underwood and Queen Latifah at the SuperBowl Pre Game press conference today. Carrie will be singing the National Anthem at Sunday’s game.
LeAnn Rimes turned to police for help on Thursday (Feb. 4), after she was harassed by a homeless fan.
According to aceshowbiz.com, the fan -- nicknamed 'Queen on the Scene' -- got a little too close for comfort as the 27-year-old singer was leaving a doctor's office in Beverly Hills, Calif. LeAnn was snapped holding her arms up in front of her face while trying to fend off the "superfan," telling her to "get out of the way."
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department came to LeAnn's aid, arresting the woman for "aggressive solicitation," and forcing her to leave her baby stroller full of possessions on the sidewalk.
The Boot received a personal email today from animal activist group PETA, in regards to the Grammy's Best New Artist winners the Zac Brown Band and their No. 1 hit song, 'Chicken Fried.' It seems PETA would like Zac and his bandmates to change the menu on their pre-show "eat-and-greets," where select fans are offered a big plate of pork, beef and all the fixin's.
"If PETA has its way, the 'Chicken Fried' singers will be hosting an all-vegan edition of their celebrated 'eat and greets' for fans," a rep for PETA wrote to us.
"We're writing today in the hope that you'll extend your love of freedom to animals," PETA continues, addressing the band. "In your song 'Chicken Fried,' you praise the simple pleasures of life -- a cool drink, a home filled with love, enjoying the sunshine -- all pastimes denied to the millions of cows, pigs, chickens, and other animals raised for food on factory farms every year."
PETA is sending the band a basket of protein-rich faux meats, like tofu, along with their letter. Read it in its entirety, after the jump.
Carrie Underwood is a Cosmo Girl Carrie Underwood is channeling her inner vixen on the cover of Cosmopolitan in March. JustJared.com has the cover, and some of the inside scoop from the article.
“I didn’t want to be one of those people who has an amazing career but ends up alone and unhappy. I want to be happy. I want it all.”It appears that Carrie is well on her way to having it all…if you don’t consider having a hunky fiance,...
The line-up of the performers taking part in the new recording ranged from Keri Hilson and Miley Cyrus to Keith Urban, Josh Groban, Reba McEntire, Sugarland, Julianne Hough, Zac Brown Band and Carlos Santana. Though many stars chose to participate, several others did not. Taylor Swift, for example, could not join due to her scheduling conflict, while Lady GaGa reportedly turned down the invitation.
A limited run of the gold, strapless dress that Carrie Underwood wore to perform "Earth Song" at Sunday's Grammy Awards sold out at a sample sale on Monday. According to the Wall Street Journal, the dress, a creation of Lebanese designer Reem Acra, went for just under 15-hundred dollars, down from the retail price of more than 53-hundred dollars.
Taylor Swift Proves It?s Hard to Win (and hold on to) Four Grammys
Randy Travis Offers Carrie Underwood 'BIG' Thanks
Randy Travis Offers Carrie Underwood 'BIG' Thanks
Randy Travis won his first Grammy in 21 years on Sunday, for his collaboration with Carrie Underwood on his 1988 self-penned hit, 'I Told You So.'
Unfortunately, the legendary singer was unable to attend the ceremony due to a snow storm that hit his hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico. But he took to his website to express his gratitude to Carrie for the win.
"This is the first time that I was not able to be on hand to accept a Grammy," says the singer. "If it wasn't for the weather I would have thanked all the people who voted for us. a BIG thank you to Carrie for asking me to be part of this recording. She is an amazing talent and I am honored to win this with her."
This is Randy's third Grammy win. His other two Grammy awards were both for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, in 1988 for 'Always & Forever,' and in 1989 for 'Old 8x10.'
Click here for a live performance of the Grammy-winning duet Randy and Carrie's Grammy-winning duet, 'I Told You So.'
Taylor Swift & Stevie Nicks' Grammy Performance Invites Critics, Defenders
Taylor Swift & Stevie Nicks' Grammy Performance Invites Critics, Defenders
Fresh off her recent four-Grammy-win, Taylor Swift's name has been everywhere the last few days. Unfortunately for the young star, that may not be such a good thing.
Performing 'Rhiannon' and 'You Belong With Me' with rock legend Stevie Nicks during the Grammy ceremony, fans and critics alike wasted no time in sharing their opinions about Taylor's performance. In spite of taking home the trophy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, the overwhelming consensus on this particular night was that the famous singer wasn't singing her best.
"Swift gave a strikingly bad vocal performance at Staples Center on Sunday," the LA Times wrote (quote via Nashville's Tennessean), "sounding tinny and rhythmically flat-footed as she shared the microphone with the distinctive Stevie Nicks."
The Washington Post agreed: "A night in the charmed life of Taylor Swift: Give an incredibly wretched vocal performance, go on to win the biggest Grammy of 2010 anyway."
Nashville's Tennessean also criticized the performance, offering that "Maybe a smidge of Jamie Foxx's autotune wouldn't be such a bad idea for this duet."
While most agree that her performance was not one of her best, the president and CEO of her label, Big Machine, is quick to defend her abilities.
"The facts say she is the undisputed best communicator that we've got," Scott Borchetta says. "So when she says something or feels something it affects more people than anybody else. Maybe she's not the best technical singer, but she is the best emotional singer. Everybody gets up there and is technically perfect people don't seem to want more of it. There's not an artist in any other format that people want more of than they want of Taylor. I think [the critics] are missing the whole voice of a generation that is happening right in front of them. Maybe they are jealous or can't understand that. But obviously the people that she talks to are engaged with her. No one is perfect on any given day. Maybe in that moment we didn't have the best night, but in the same breath, maybe we did."
Scott isn't the only one singing her praises. OK! magazine referred to it as a "fun, memorable performance," calling Taylor the "standout star of the evening." Butch Walker, who joined Taylor and Stevie on stage, says to Entertainment Weekly, "I think a lot of people give her unnecessary grief. Her appeal is not in [having] some big diva voice ... Taylor comes from country. It's a different approach to singing."
Whether or not she is the best singer, Taylor is the best-selling artist of the past year. Currently in Australia with her 'Fearless' tour, she will return to performing stateside March 4.
Check out this great new interview with Taylor Swift alking about her upcoming role in “Valentine’s Day”. Find out how she got involved in the project, how she feels about stepping out of her comfort zone and what Valentine’s Day means to her.
The Grammy Awards have finished handing out awards. Beyonce took home six; Taylor Swift won four. Black Eyed Peas, Kings of Leon and Jay-Z each won three.
HERE ARE YOUR COUNTRY WINNERS!
Us Mag is giving us our first glimpse inside Taylor Swift's new greeting card line and they're just as romantic, sweet, and girly girl as you would expect. AWWWWW... Check them all out here.
Fans of Kenny Chesney are well aware that he’s a big sports fan, and now with the Super Bowl coming up, Kenny has a big decision to make: does he root for the Saints or Colts?
Kenny is a long-time friend of Colts’ Quarterback and University of Tennessee alumni Peyton Manning. Manning has appeared at many Chesney shows, often taking the stage with his good friend to sing along.
Kenny is also a good friend of New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton. As you’ll recall, Kenny has worked out with the team in the past and he attended Sunday’s NFC Championship game as a guest of Payton.
Both Manning and Payton were guests of Chesney at his “Keg In The Closet” tour stop in Key West, FL this past March where they joined the country superstar on the microphone…
So… based on their football expertise and musical talent (or lack there of!,) which team do you think Kenny will be rooting for in Super Bowl XLIV?
John Mayer Joins Taylor Swift For Dinner In Nashville
As we first reported via Twitter Sunday evening, Taylor Swift spent that evening at Nashville’s Cabana restaurant with fellow musician John Mayer. Mayer is in town to tape CMT Crossroads with Keith Urban tonight and joined Swift and a group of 15 others for dinner at the Nashville hotspot. Despite sitting next to each other throughout dinner, a source says that the two are not romantically linked. “It looked like a big group of Nashville friends… they were so nice,” says the source.
Swift and Mayer recently recorded “Half Of My Heart” for Mayer’s latest album, Battle Studies.
Toby Keith does some good one tractor trailer at a time
Gotta love it when the tough guy lets his guard down and does something really good. Today's tough-guy-gone-good is Toby Keith who has joined up with CAN-DO and Livin' The Music to help Haiti out. Toby donated seven semi-truck trailers to Project Haiti which will give them a place in Nashville for donations to be brought for relief efforts.
If you'd like to donate - and you're near Nashville - you can go to Sound Stage at 1420 Cowan Court. The drop site will be open until February 2 when the donations and supplies will be shipped to Haiti. Supplies needed most include medical supplies, non-perishable food items and water purification items.
Take a first look at Carrie Underwood posing with Neil Patrick Harris on the set of “How I Met Your Mother.” Carrie will play a pharmaceutical sales rep named Tiffany.
Tim McGraw is a busy man these days! In addition to holding down the top spot on the country singles chart with “Southern Voice,” Tim is shooting a new movie in Nashville through the end of February, and in the mean time, he’ll be releasing another children’s book.Love Your Heart, the second installment in Tim’s My Little Girl series, follows a girl named Katie as she discovers her talent for...
Lady Antebellum’s newest album, Need You Now, hits stores on Tuesday. To promote the new music, the gang will be making several stops on television shows ...Set those DVR’s and get ready for lots of Lady A!!
Don’t forget about the “Hope for Haiti” Telethon airing tonight, and even more importantly, don’t forget to pledge a few dollars to help out the people suffering from the devastation. Among those participating in George Clooney’s telethon are Keith Urban and wife Nicole Kidman and Taylor Swift.
You’ll be able to pre-order the Hope for Haiti album on iTunes starting Saturday.
Carrie Underwood Pays 3-D Tribute to Michael Jackson
Carrie Underwood Pays 3-D Tribute to Michael Jackson
The superstar is one of several artists scheduled to take part in a unique Michael Jackson tribute during the Grammy Awards telecast on Sunday, Jan. 31.
The tribute to the entertainer and multiple Grammy winner, who died June 25, will include a 3-D clip Jackson created for his 'Earth Song.' The footage was to be incorporated into his 'This Is It' concerts in London in July. The 3-D clip will mark a first in awards-show history.
Viewers can pick up free 3-D 'Grammy Glasses' at Target stores nationwide from Jan. 24 through Jan. 31. The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards air live on CBS, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Shania has a newly designed website at ShaniaTwain.com and a new set of smokin' photos, could an album be far behind? Just sayin'.
Dixie Chicks Sisters Return as Court Yard Hounds
Dixie Chicks Sisters Return as Court Yard Hounds
When Dixie Chicks sisters -- fiddler Martie Maguire and guitarist/banjoist Emily Robison -- recorded their first album together without lead vocalist Natalie Maines, they re-named themselves Court Yard Hounds (a reference to the best-selling novel, 'City of Thieves'). The duo recorded their intimate pop-folk project at Martie's home studio in Austin, Texas.
Without Natalie, Emily sings lead vocals for the first time ever, on songs inspired by her recent divorce from fellow singer/songwriter Charlie Robison. "These songs are very personal," Emily tells Rolling Stone.
With Natalie on indefinite hiatus, Emily and Martie had become more and more anxious to get back in the studio to record the past few years.
"Emily and I had the itch," says Martie. "And every time we'd call Natalie and say, 'are you ready?,' she wasn't ready. She wanted a clear-cut break."
Both Emily and Martie insist that the Dixie Chicks have not disbanded. In fact, the sisters are still fervently hoping that Natalie -- who lives in Los Angeles -- will soon feel the same itch they did.
"I'm hoping she'll come out to one of our shows," says Martie. "Maybe it'll inspire her to want to do music again."
Emily sings a duet with Jakob Dylan on the album, 'See You in the Spring.' The sisters will appear for the first time as Court Yard Hounds at South by Southwest in March, and their new album is due out in May, with a tour to follow.
Tim McGraw Picks Tour Songs; Daughters Pick Lady A to Open
Tim McGraw Picks Tour Songs; Daughters Pick Lady A to Open Tim McGraw is gearing up to hit the road on Feb. 11 for the launch of his first major tour since he and his wife, Faith Hill, shared the stage for the Soul2Soul2 tour three years ago. The upcoming Southern Voice tour has Tim fired up after spending the past few years focusing on his acting career.
"This is the first sit down and plan a tour and do it right tour we've done in a while," Tim told Lon Helton on this past weekend's Country Countdown USA. "I'm ready for it, though. I'm excited about it. It's been a while since we've gone at it real hard and done this. I think the fans are excited about it. We're excited about it. We're excited to play some new music. It's all fresh for us now."
Rumors have been swirling lately about Carrie Underwood appearing in an upcoming theatrical movie, “Soul Surfer”, based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton and her courageous determination to preserve her dreams of surfing after a terrible shark attack. The movie begins production very soon in Hawaii and has a planned release sometime late this year; around October. So far, some big names have been cast including: Denis Quaid, Hellen Hunt, and child actress Anna Sophia Robb, who will play the lead role as Bethany.
Although not yet confirmed this rumor seems pretty legit, as a actor appearing in the movie, Kevin Sorbo, released the info of Carrie being cast on Twitter. @ksorbs
name of movie is ’soul surfer’. touching story. i will be starring with dennis quaid, helen hunt, carrie underwood, anna sophia robb.
Here is some further information on the movie:
Sony Entertainment’s Soul Surfer is in the midst of pre production on Oahu’s North Shore – based at the Turtle Bay Resort – with filming slated to begin Jan. 25. The bio pic about Kauai professional surfer Bethany Hamilton who had her left arm bitten off by a tiger shark while surfing at Hanalei Bay stars AnnaSophia Robb. Hamilton gave Robb surfing instructions on Kauai’s north shore over the holidays. AnnaSophia Robb is set to take the lead in the upcoming Soul Surfer.
Based on the courageous events of Bethany Hamilton’s attack, the film will start production at the end of the month, according to Bethany and The Herald Sun. Bethany says of meeting AnnaSophia, “She’s super cool. A great girl. We’ve met in Hawaii and hung out. They wanted a one-armed person doing it [the shark attack scenes] and that’s not easy to find.”
Bethany was surfing with a friend when she was 13 when a tiger shark ripped her arm off just below her shoulder. Three weeks later, Bethany was back on her board at her home break at Kauai, Hawaii. Now, she’s a pro-surfer who placed second at the Billabong tournament last year.
Anyway, the movie is about Bethany Hamilton, the pretty blonde teenaged surfer who had her arm bitten off by a shark. I have a feeling this will definitely be one of those touching, make-your-soul-feel-better movies. I'll let you know when "official" word comes out about Carrie's role. In the meantime, you can check out more about Bethany here.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Golden Globes Couple
In an interview with Britain’s OK! magazine Taylor Swift says she is careful to keep detailed notes about the things she has been able to do in her career. She has big plans to turn those notes into something special.
Carrie Underwood beat out Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban for Favorite Country Artist. I must say she recovered from her slip very well and looked quite graceful doing it.
Thanks to Mandy for the picture. http://www.twitter.com/ladyafans
Keith Urban just beat out Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Tim McGraw and Eminem for Favorite Male Artist! A HUGE Congratulations to Keith for winning this multi-genre award. Tawny also nominates Keith for best acceptance speech of the night. He doesn’t care if you get his music illegally …. just listen to the music!
Taylor just beat out Beyonce, Brittney Spears, Carrie Underwood and Pink for Favorite Female Artist. Taylor said this is her first People’s Choice Award.
Country music is taking over the People’s Choice Awards with Keith and Taylor winning the big multi-genre awards tonight. It’s a great night to be a country music fan!
Carrie wins Favorite Country Artist (complete with excitement-induced trip at the 1:34 minute mark)
Taylor wins Favorite Female Artist (complete with no interruptions)
Keith Urban wins Favorite Male Artist (the one where Keith loves everyone, including the illegal downloaders)
And just for the helluvit, Taylor Lautner wins Breakout Movie Actor Award and gives us the awkward ex-girlfriend standing ovation moment of the evening (and not because I'm a creepy 35-year-old woman with a teen-wolf fascination)
Darius Rucker Dishes About Tiger Woods Darius Rucker has been open about his friendship with pro-golfer gone bad-boy, Tiger Woods. According to TheBoot.com, Darius hasn’t heard from Tiger since the golfers indescretions were made public.
“I feel for everybody involved,” the singer tells Chicago-based radio station US99. “I know how much he really does love his family, and I just feel for everybody.”Darius sang both at Tiger’s...
Lady Antebellum Reveals Details About ?Need You Now?
Lady Antebellum revealed new details about their highly anticipated sophomore album, Need You Now, today.
The reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year, co-wrote eight of the disc’s 11 tracks together and with some of Music Row’s most awarded songwriters. Veteran Paul Worley returns as producer, and Lady A makes their first outing as co-producers on the second album.
“We touch on a lot of really personal things in these songs,” says Charles Kelley. “There’s a lot of emotion…there’s love, heartache, nostalgia, vulnerability, happiness and hopefulness. We hope that fans will get to know us even better when they listen to it.”
CARRIE UNDERWOOD IS ENGAGED!! Senators heartthrob Mike Fisher and his country singer superstar girlfriend Carrie Underwood are engaged to be married. READ MORE! AND CONGRATS CARRIE!!
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In one of his best-loved hits, Brad Paisley sings the praises of 'Alcohol,' saying that it will cause "some of the best times you'll never remember," but for at least 46 of his fans, those words are far from the truth, thanks to recent arrests at one of the superstar's live shows.
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