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Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum + More Get 2012 Billboard Music Awards Nominations
Billboard just announced the finalists for their 2012 Billboard Music Awards, and several country acts were included in the prestigious list of nominees. The winners will be officially announced at the awards show Sunday, May 20 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand and will be accompanied by a live telecast on ABC at 8PM ET.
Miranda Lambert to Headline Cause for the Paws Charity Concert
It's no secret that Miranda Lambert is an absolute animal lover. The country starlet, who has dogs of her own and occasionally picks up irresistible strays on the side of the road, is also the founder of MuttNation. The foundation raises money to help build better animal shelters, increase pet adoption, fund spay and neuter programs and essentially do all kinds of things to better the lives of pet
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Rock Hard in New ‘Feel Like a Rock Star’ Video
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw just premiered the music video for their smash hit 'Feel Like a Rock Star,' which gives fans a taste of what to expect from the upcoming Brothers of the Sun Tour.
Reba McEntire Hits 30 Million Albums Sold
This week, Reba McEntire technically became the second female country artist to ever sell more than 30 million albums. The first woman to do this was Shania Twain, who is currently considered the top-selling female country artist of all time with 34,175,000 albums sold, according to Perez Hilton.
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw to Premiere ‘Feel Like a Rock Star’ Video
We've seen Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw getting their inner rock star on in live performances of their current up-beat single 'Feel Like a Rock Star,' whether at the ACM Awards or on talk shows like 'Ellen.' But the one thing no one has yet seen is a music video for the hit single, which is currently sitting at No. 13 on Billboard's Country Songs chart.
Billy Gilman Drops Powerful New Music Video for ‘The Choice’
We previously reported that former country child protege Billy Gilman had united 18 of the biggest names in country music to sing on his song 'The Choice.' With the song, Gilman is teaming up with the organization Soles4Souls to bring shoes to kids across the globe who don't have any. The artists are donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the song's digital downloads directly to the cause. This
Skylar Laine ‘Refuses to Be Tamed’ on ‘American Idol’ With Lady Gaga + Marvin Gaye Covers
The Top 7 took the stage again tonight (April 18) on 'American Idol,' and this time they had to do two songs: The first, a post-millenium hit and the second an older, more soulful song. Taking on the challenge in full, country hopeful Skylar Laine bit off Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way (Country Road Version).' Spanning the gap between the country world and the pop realm, Laine brought it once again th
Waylon Jennings’ Last Recordings to Be Released September 11
In February, we reported that legendary country outlaw Waylon Jennings' family had determined to celebrate the singer's life and career with a new album of primarily unreleased material. This week, the release date and track listing of ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Last Recordings’ was finally announced. Due out September 11, 2012, the record will feature 12 songs, 11 of which Jennings wrote.
Blake Shelton Compares Justin Bieber to Elvis Presley
Blake Shelton may not be a fan of all the background dancers and glitzy staging he sees on 'The Voice' -- and he's taken a little flack for his critiques from fellow judges who insinuate that he just doesn't appreciate the art of staging. But that doesn't mean the country king can't appreciate things outside his own genre. If there's one pop craze to which Shelton unabashedly subscribes, it's Just
Levon Helm’s Battle With Throat Cancer Enters ‘Final Stages’
Levon Helm drummed and sang his way into the hearts of music lovers everywhere as a member of the Band. And while he came into the industry as a rocker, Helm also has a special place with country fans, as he is also known for his country-tinged voice and his role as Loretta Lynn's father in the 1980 film 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' which told the story of Lynn's life. Sadly, after battling throat can