Ashley Iasimone is an editor and writer who resides in New York. She currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of PopCrush. Prior to that, she was the Managing Editor of several of Townsquare Media's national music and entertainment websites and the Editor-in-Chief (and founding editor) of TasteofCountry.com. She previously assisted the editorial staff of AOL Music, where her byline appeared on Spinner, PopEater and more. At the start of her career, she interned for Spin Magazine and spent several months working at Walt Disney World. Follow Ashley on Twitter: @ashleyiasimone
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LeAnn Rimes Is Engaged to Eddie Cibrian
This Christmas was a magical one for LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian, who are now engaged. Rimes, 28, and Cibrian, 37, reportedly celebrated their happy announcement over the holiday weekend with friends and family in Los Angeles.
Tracy Lawrence’s ‘Time Marches On’ Parodied for 2010
'Time Marches On,' and so does the year of 2010. Rhymin' Richie from Albany, N.Y.'s 107.7 WGNA radio station has recapped the past 12 months with a little help from country singer Tracy Lawrence. With a headline-driven song and video, the morning show host pays tribute to the melody and vibe of Lawrence's 1996 hit single.
Dierks Bentley and Wife Cassidy Welcome a Christmas Baby
Just a few weeks ago, we reported that Dierks Bentley and his wife Cassidy were expecting a girl, and now the couple are happy to announce her birth. Baby Jordan arrived on Christmas morning.
Country Stars Read ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’
Over a dozen of the biggest stars of country music have contributed to a special reading of the classic Christmas poem ''Twas the Night Before Christmas' (also known as 'A Visit From St. Nicolas'). Our friends at Buffalo, N.Y.'s 106.5 WYRK radio station compiled the sound clips, courtesy of Sony Music Nashville, and put together a video that's sure to be a hit this Christmas Eve. The video feature
James Otto Remembers Christmas With Grandma
James Otto and his wife Amy will be celebrating their first Christmas with baby Ava this year, and it looks like they'll be making the rounds to visit all of their loved ones.
Otto says that this his plans for the holiday weekend include "lots of traveling and family time. My wife, Ava and I will be going all over to spend time with our families!"
Jay DeMarcus Gives Baby Update + More – Today’s Tweets
New dad Jay DeMarcus says baby Madeline and mommy are doing well, Kellie Pickler reveals her rock chick aspirations and LeAnn Rimes tries to not be tempted by holiday sales. Read today's Twitter highlights from @JayDeMarcus, @kelliepickler and @leannrimes, and be sure to follow us at @tastecountry.
Gloriana Will Be Going Home to Celebrate Christmas
This Christmas will be all about some much-needed family time for Gloriana. While guitarist Tom Gossin, who will be visiting his parents in northern New York state, says he likes to "pretend that I'm my family's stylist, so I buy everyone clothes that I think they should wear," his brother and bandmate Mike Gossin is being a bit more practical with his Christmas funds.
Blake Shelton Gives a ‘Holiday Lust Lesson’ + More – Today’s Tweets
Blake Shelton gets personal with candy canes, Jimmy Wayne shows off his bench pressing stats and the Band Perry's Reid brings us back to his third grade bowl cut days. Read today's Twitter highlights from @blakeshelton, @JimmyWayne and @thebandperry, and be sure to follow us at @tastecountry.
Dolly Parton Wins Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award
Dolly Parton will be among several of the Recording Academy's special honorees of 2011. The legendary country singer, who's already won seven Grammys in the past, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award at an invitation-only ceremony on Feb. 12, 2011, a day before the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards are aired. Additionally, a formal acknowledgment of Parton's award will be made during the Gramm
Michelle Branch Set to Record New Album in January
Michelle Branch was feeling under the weather, but that didn't stop her from having a live streaming chat with her fans -- and even performing two songs -- on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The singer, who's had a number of pop hits before breaking into the country scene as one half of the duo the Wreckers, was ready to provide updates on her new solo music. Branch revealed that she's planning to record her up