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Blake Shelton Brings ‘Boys ‘Round Here’ Fun to ‘The Voice’ Stage
We'd like to say that Blake Shelton brought a healthy dose of country to the stage during the Memorial Day (May 27) episode of 'The Voice' but that wouldn't be entirely accurate, since the remainder of his Season 4 team is comprised entirely of country acts! But Shelton did show 'em all how it's done, opening the show with his latest hit 'Boys 'Round Here.'
Jake Owen Rips His Pants Onstage
Jake Owen is nothing if not creative and able to think on the fly -- and with his fly down. The singer ripped his pants while performing onstage in Charleston, S.C. on May 17.
Taylor Swift Fan Arrested for Trespassing Near Her Rhode Island Home
Given all the publicity and media attention that Taylor Swift got for plunking down $17 million in cash for a sprawling, beachfront mansion in Rhode Island last month, it's no surprise than an obsessed fan scouted the location in hopes of making her acquaintance.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Shares First Photo of Newborn Son Magnus
Sunday was the first Mother's Day for Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles. She celebrated the holiday with another big first -- she debuted her son Magnus Hamilton Miller, born Dec. 6, 2012.
Keith Urban Teases Upbeat New Single
Keith Urban premiered a 23-second snippet of some much-anticipated new music -- a brand new single, which will be serviced to country radio on Monday, May 13. It's a short tease, Urban fanatics will find it good enough to tide them over for the time being.
Florida Georgia Line’s Bus Breaks Down in the Desert
If you are going to break down in the middle of a desert while on tour, the best place to do so is near a casino, right? Well, that's just what happened to Florida Georgia Line, who were, well, cruising on the road when their bus conked out, leaving them stranded.
Ashton Kutcher Scuffles With Security at Stagecoach Festival
Actor Ashton Kutcher has caused another ruckus at a country music event. Last year, he incited the ire of Miranda Lambert at the 2012 ACM Awards by showing up to present her with an award in exaggerated and somewhat hokey cowboy attire while singing a line from a George Strait song. On top of that, the actor was involved in a scuffle with security at Stagecoach, a country festival held in Indio, C
Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum Taking Baby Name Suggestions
Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott is about six months into her pregnancy and is due to give birth to her first child, a girl, in July. At this point, you'd think she'd have already decided on a name, but no dice. Scott has revealed she and hubby Chris Tyrrell don't have the name picked out just yet, but they are open to suggestions.
Billy Ray Cyrus Admits He’s Unsure if Miley’s Wedding Will Happen
Billy Ray Cyrus has spoken openly about his daughter Miley's engagement to 'Hunger Games' actor Liam Hemsworth in the past. In fact, it was him who started that whole "three weddings" rumor. But now, as the media questions and examines the status of the young couple's rocky relationship, Cyrus has gone on record to admit he doesn't know what's going on with the pair.
Miranda Lambert to Kick Off Her Own Line of Shoes
Miranda Lambert has emerged as a style icon in the country music scene in the past two years, and she is capitalizing on her good taste and enviable style by launching a new line of women's shoes in the U.S. and Canada.
New Music Releases – May 2013
May 2013 is filled with plenty of new music releases for fans of all genres of music.
Taylor Swift Lets Us in on Songwriting Process in New Diet Coke Commercial
Taylor Swift's new Diet Coke commercial finds the singer in her element and in the zone, writing lyrics to her song '22' in her bedroom and while on a photo shoot, sipping a Diet Coke, saying the words out loud, scratching them on a notepad and playing with the melody. It give us a keyhole view into her creative process.
Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery to Return to ‘American Idol’ This Week
Season 1 and Season 10 'American Idol' winners Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery will perform on the stage where it all started once again. Thursday (April 11) is the results episode for the Top 6 of Season 12, and two of the show's biggest and most successful winners will teach the last half-dozen hopefuls how it's done.
Tim McGraw and Friends Get Together for ‘Superstar Summer Night’ – Pictures
Tim McGraw is a popular man. For his upcoming special 'Superstar Summer Night' -- which taped on April 8, the day after the ACM Awards -- he celebrated by performing with a host of friends from all genres, including his beloved country pals and a bunch of pop stars.