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Judge Dismisses Curb Records’ Latest Lawsuit Against Tim McGraw
There's some good news for Tim McGraw that spells bad news for his former label, Curb Records. The two sides have been embroiled in years of legal battles, and the latest victory falls in favor of the country singer.
Scotty McCreery Extends His Weekend Roadtrip Tour
Scotty McCreery is headed back to college to start his sophomore year of studies at North Carolina State University this fall, but he will remain a weekend warrior when it comes to his career as a country artist.
Taylor Swift Won’t Ever Kiss and Tell
Fans and critics alike may think they know all there is to know about Taylor Swift's love life, either from the intense media scrutiny surrounding it or the fact that the singer is confessional in her song lyrics. Well, those people can guess again, since Swift isn't kissing and telling -- or outing identities -- anytime soon. That's intel she chooses to keep classified.
Florida Georgia Line Bring Double Dose of Country to ‘Conan’
Florida Georgia Line brought a double dose of country to late night TV on Monday (Aug. 5), commandeering the stage on 'Conan' to perform their latest single 'Round Here.' No matter where Florida Georgia Line are, it's always good times.
Randy Travis Released From Hospital
After several medical scares that included hospitalization due to congestive heart failure and a stroke (which required emergency surgery and found him in critical condition), singer Randy Travis has been released from the hospital.
Lady Antebellum Announce First Leg of 2013 Take Me Downtown Tour
Though singer Hillary Scott just welcomed her daughter Eisele Kaye Tyrrell last week, Lady Antebellum are already gearing up for their return to the road. It's business as usual for the trio, who has announced the first leg of their headlining 2013 Take Me Downtown Tour, which will launch on Nov. 8 in Mississippi.
Taylor Swift Performs ‘You’re So Vain’ Onstage With Carly Simon
Generations and genres collided when Taylor Swift invited '70s soft pop icon Carly Simon to perform with her at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. on Saturday night (July 27). The ladies teamed up for an amazing duet of Simon's smash 'You're So Vain.'
Blake Shelton Addresses Rumors of ‘Heart Scare’
Like he does with everything else in life, the good-natured Blake Shelton addressed a recent tabloid rumor about a terrifying heart scare with a sense of humor.
Tim McGraw Reveals the One Thing He Can’t Live Without on the Road
Tim McGraw is just about done with his 2013 Two Lanes of Freedom Tour, closing out the successful trek on Saturday, July 27 in Virginia Beach. He is no stranger to living on the road, so over the course of his career, he has had plenty of experience adapting to the lifestyle. What's the one thing that he can't live without while on tour?
Scotty McCreery Gives Fans the ‘Inside Scoop’ on His ‘American Idol’ Experience
Scotty McCreery is right up there with Carrie Underwood (and, to an extent, Kelly Clarkson) as one of the most successful country music alums from 'American Idol.' Over the weekend, McCreery -- who won Season 10 back in 2011 and is prepping his sophomore album -- took to Twitter to give fans the inside scoop on how the show works. He lived it, so he would know.
Jake Owen Learns a Valuable Marriage Lesson From Kix Brooks’ Wife, Barbara
Jake Owen got a digital "talking to" from Barbara Brooks, the wife of country legend Kix Brooks, after he tweeted a picture of himself wearing a bit of a sarcastically sexist T-shirt that read: "Cool Story Babe. Now Go Make Me a Sandwich."
Blake Shelton, Kellie Pickler and Kix Brooks Land Guest Roles on ‘Bounty Hunters’
Blake Shelton, Kellie Pickler and Kix Brooks already have gigs beyond being country singers, with Shelton coaching on 'The Voice,' Pickler winning 'Dancing With the Stars' and Brooks hosting his radio countdown show. But soon, the singers will have new additions to their respective resumes, as they've all landed guest voice roles on the new animated CMT series 'Bounty Hunters' (which, by the way,
Tim McGraw, Dixie Chicks’ Calgary Stampede Shows Canceled Due to Flood Damage
Mother nature strikes again. Tim McGraw and the Dixie Chicks were set to perform separate headlining sets at the annual Calgary Stampede, with their shows scheduled between July 10 and 13. The concerts were booked to take place at the Calgary Saddledome, but due to the floods that damaged the venue last month, the shows have been canceled.
Taylor Swift and Red Tourmates Celebrate July 4 in Style
Taylor Swift and her tourmates on the super successful Red Tour enjoyed a rare day off, celebrating Independence Day in colorful style. Swift posted tons of photos of the July 4 celebrations on her personal website, so fans could see how she and the people she works with were able to make the most of their time together while offstage.