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2012 CMT Music Awards Performers Include Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley + More

Finally, the star-studded CMT Music Awards lineup is ready for your eyes! And from the looks of it, this year CMT could be more about the live talent than they will be about actually giving out awards.


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Daily Roundup: Country Stars Mourn the Death of Two Music Icons + More

Today was a sad day for the music world. One country music inspiration and legendary banjo player passed at the age of 75. Fans also learned of the death of the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. And while Summer's death was less directly related to the country music world, it was no less a reason to mourn -- especially for Dolly Parton. Get those stories and more in today's Taste of Country Daily Roundup.

Category: Country Music News
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Dolly Parton Reflects on the Passing of ‘Wonderful Singer’ Donna Summer

With all the outpouring of love and mourning over the death of Donna Summer, no country artist has expressed the true loss of such an iconic artist as eloquently as Dolly Parton. The 'I Will Always Love You' singer issued an official statement about the death of her fellow singer and songwriter on Thursday.

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Taylor Swift Donates $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education

By now, everyone knows that award-winning country star Taylor Swift has a huge heart. And thanks to her award-winning, record-breaking music career, the 'Mean' hitmaker has a hefty bank account, too. What do you get when you put those things together? A gigantic donation to a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame.


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Win a Pair of Justin Boots Autographed by Stoney LaRue

After you win a pair of Justin Bent Rail cowboy boots similar to those shown above, your biggest decision will be whether or not to wear them. On one hand, they look too good to leave at home -- but it'd be a shame to tarnish an autograph from Texas country artist icon Stoney LaRue.

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Donna Summer Dead: Country Artists Share Thoughts About Queen of Disco

Donna Summer died on Thursday, and though she may be best known as the Queen of Disco, the 'Last Summer' singer's passing and an outpouring of support from country music artists proves the influence of an icon can transcend any genre.

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Edens Edge Reveal Track Listing for Self-Titled Debut Album

As we quickly approach the month of June, we also are coming up on a big day for Edens Edge. On June 12, the rising country trio will finally release their self-titled debut album. To help build the excitement, Edens Edge have revealed the 10 tracks which will be found on their project.

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Rascal Flatts’ ‘Changed’ Goes Gold

Rascal Flatts' latest album 'Changed' has been certified gold by the RIAA, which signifies 500,000 copies sold. Released on April 3, the project debuted at No. 1 on the Country Albums chart and at No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 albums chart, selling more than 130,000 copies in its first week of release.

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Most Anticipated Summer Tour – Readers Poll

Summer means grilling out, staying cool in the pool and rocking hard at the hottest summer concerts. This year will be no exception. Several of country music's biggest names are heading out on the road for 2012 summer tours, but which road show are you most looking forward to?

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Taylor Swift Is the Most Powerful Country Artist, According to Forbes’ Celebrity 100

When it comes to country music, it's Taylor Swift's world and we're all just living in it -- according to Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. The 22-year-old music mogul placed No. 11 on the exclusive countdown, making her the highest-ranked country musician.