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Taylor Swift Performs With Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney at Nashville Show
If you happened to catch Taylor Swift's concert in Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 17, we have to admit that we are pretty jealous. On her Speak Now tour, Ms. Swift has been inviting tons of her famous musician friends onstage for duets, but she truly outdid herself at her second Nashville show when she brought out two of country's biggest stars -- Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney.
Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker + More Tweet About 9/11 on 10th Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks
Today is the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and although 10 years is like a long time, it seems like it was just yesterday that our nation was mourning the deaths of countless US citizens. Our nation will never forget this tragedy, and several country stars took to Twitter today to express their thoughts on this historic and sorrowful day...
Gretchen Wilson Mourns After the Death of Her Uncle Vern
On Friday, Sept. 9, country singer Gretchen Wilson lost one of her most beloved family members -- her uncle, Vern Heuer. Heuer passed away at his home in Greenville, Ill. after suffering a massive heart attack. Heuer, who was only 44 years old, was engaged to be married this autumn.
Lady Antebellum Deliver Live Cover of Aerosmith’s ‘Sweet Emotion’
Lady Antebellum are always talking about their eclectic musical tastes, and they often share their love for all types of music with their fans. In the past, the trio has covered pop songs like Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' and Prince's 'Kiss.' However, at their show in Syracuse, N.Y. recently, Lady A took their fans back to 1975 with a pulse-pounding live rendition of Aerosmith's 'Sweet Emotion.'
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Jason Aldean Recalls Rocking Cowboy Boots Back in High School
Jason Aldean has always been a country fan, and he used to make this very clear with his high school wardrobe. CMT recently spoke to the musician, and Aldean explained that he was (and still is) a huge fan of Brooks and Dunn, Tracy Lawrence and Tim McGraw during his high school years. In fact, he loved country music so much that he used to wear cowboy boots to school!
Keith Urban Says ‘Elmo Has God-Like Mythical Status at Our House’
Keith Urban loves being a father, and we're sure little Sunday Rose is head-over-heels for him in the dad department. However, when it comes to music, Urban said there is only one celebrity who captivates the ears of 3-year-old Sunday Rose -- Elmo.
Oak Ridge Boys Honored With Grand Ole Opry Induction
It's about time! On Saturday, August 6, the Oak Ridge Boys were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. William Lee Golden, Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban, and Duane Allen were invited to join the prestigious lineup of Opry members by Little Jimmy Dickens. Dickens also greeted the quartet onstage Saturday night, and the 4' 11" country star dressed up as a pint-sized version of Golden, donning a long,
Experts Explain Why Eric Church’s ‘Chief’ Debuted at No. 1
When it was announced that Eric Church's latest album 'Chief' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, lots of people were surprised since Church has never had a No. 1 single on the Country Songs chart. Billboard recently spoke to some industry insiders in order to figure out the true reason the North Carolina native was able to take 'Chief' to the top of the charts. They all seemed to agree t
Blake Shelton Talks ‘Ridiculous’ Drunken Tweeting in Parade
Blake Shelton has never been shy when it comes to his drinking habits. The 'Honey Bee' singer, whose sense of humor has almost become as famous as his music, is known for talking about his drunken escapades, especially on Twitter. In this weekend's issue of Parade magazine, Shelton discussed his boozy Twitter posts, his views on same-sex marriage, and what really sold him on joining NBC's 'The Voi
Trace Adkins Fears Debt Ceiling Crisis Will Eclipse His Album Release
Trace Adkins is very concerned about the debt ceiling crisis that is currently affecting our country, and not just for the obvious reasons. Adkins' new album 'Proud to Be Here' is set for release on August 2, and this day just happens to be the government's deadline concerning the budget crisis.