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Taylor Swift Floats Through ‘Pontoon’ With Little Big Town on Her 1989 Tour [Watch]
Taylor Swift had a special surprise in store for fans at the Pittsburgh stop of her 1989 tour on June 6, bringing out Little Big Town for a little "Pontoon" fun with her country roots.
Keith Urban to Debut a New Song at 2015 CMT Music Awards
Keith Urban plans to debut a brand new song on the CMT Music Awards Wednesday night (June 10). “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” is the first taste of the followup project to Urban's 2013 Fuse album.
Folk Singer Jean Ritchie Dies at 92
Jean Ritchie — considered one of the most influential preservationists of traditional Appalachian music and a primary source of inspiration behind the folk-music revival of the 1960s — passed away on June 1 in her home in Berea, Kentucky. She was 92.
Martina McBride Is Selling ‘Tomato Lover’ T-Shirts for Charity
Martina McBride has taken on the role of Tomato-in-Chief following radio consultant Keith Hill's #SaladGate comments.
Willie Nelson Confirmed for ‘Zoolander 2′
In more evidence that Willie Nelson is one of the coolest people on the planet, the 82-year-old country legend has secured a role in the upcoming comedy Zoolander 2.
Vince Gill Feels Women Are Making ‘Much More Interesting’ Records
Country legend Vince Gill is arguably one of the genre's biggest cheerleaders — in all its forms — and he has been talking about the lack of female artists on country radio for a long time, way before #SaladGate. So when radio consultant Keith Hill said stations should limit female airplay even more to secure better ratings, Gill was sure to have an opinion.
Jason Aldean Lashes Out Against Bro-Country Label
As one of the leading male artists in country music, Jason Aldean is well aware of the stereotypes that go along with much of today's uptempo, rock-based party anthems. He was one of the first artists to be tagged with the label "bro-country," and but it seems like the Georgia native has finally had enough.
LoCash Play Popup Show on Southwest Flight
Passengers on a flight from Pittsburgh to Baltimore got an unexpected treat on May 30, and it was a lot cooler than a round of freebies from the drink cart. Members of LoCash held an impromptu jam session on the plane, later sharing the video on Facebook.
Kellie Pickler: ‘It’s True, I’m Sleeping With My Producer!’
With a brand new single called "Feeling Tonight," an album in the works and her first reality show gearing up, Kellie Pickler doesn't have time for dates or romantic getaways right now. But that's alright by her, since she gets to work with her songwriter/producer husband, Kyle Jacobs, every day.
Brett Eldredge ‘Loses His Mind,’ Announces Sophomore Album on ‘Seth Meyers’
Brett Eldredge appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers Tuesday (June 2) to perform his lusty new single "Lose My Mind," but while he was there he also revealed news of his long-awaited second album.