Daily Roundup: Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift + More

Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift are the cake toppers in today's daily roundup. While one of the blond country starlets found herself collaborating with one of music's most notable rock stars, the other was making headlines as the subject of an upcoming Super Bowl night spoof. Music fans were also given sad news about Miranda Lambert's 20-year-old dog, while Dierks Bentley garnered press for bringing a pint-sized -- and very cute -- duet partner to the Ryman stage.

Click through to read all of these country music news stories, and many more, in today’s Daily Roundup. Then, skim through a few links outside of the country realm to learn what's happening in pop culture news elsewhere.

Today on Taste of Country:

Carrie Underwood Jams With Steven Tyler in New Pictures From Super Bowl ‘Crossroads’ Special
Taylor Swift to Get Jimmy Fallon Treatment in Post-Super Bowl ‘The Voice’ Spoof
Kellie Pickler, '100 Proof’ – Lyrics Uncovered
Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker + Thompson Square Cover Doobie Brothers’ ‘Black Water’
Dierks Bentley Announces New Tour Dates, TV Appearances
George Strait Gets a New Puppy
Tracy Lawrence, ‘Pills’ – Song Review
Billy Ray Cyrus Releasing ‘Hillbilly Heart’ Book
Blake Shelton Talks Super Bowl, Marriage + More on ‘Leno’
Miranda Lambert’s Dog Passes Away
Carrie Underwood Jams With Steven Tyler in New Pictures From Super Bowl ‘Crossroads’ Special
Dierks Bentley’s Daughter Makes Her Stage Debut With Dad
Lee Brice Has ‘Never Been More Excited’ About New Music
Picture of the Week: Keith Urban Shares Romantic Moment With Nicole Kidman
This Week’s Best Tweets: Scotty McCreery Makes Honor Roll + More