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Hayden Panettiere 'Keeping Fingers Crossed' for a Future in Country Music

Jessica Nicholson — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:00:02 +0000

Is ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere using her role as the up-and-coming country music sensation Juliette Barnes as “practice” for her very own country music career? It seems likely. “I recorded an album when I was younger, and I always said that if I was going to go back to music, I would do country,” the [...]

Billy Ray Cyrus Interview: 'Change My Mind' Star Continues to Count His Blessings After 20 Years of Making Music

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:00:49 +0000

In the 20 years that Billy Ray Cyrus has been making music, he has scored countless accolades and helped pave the road for many up-and-comers in the country music industry. But music isn't Cyrus' only forte. In addition to selling millions of albums and cranking out the hits since 1992, he has also taken over the big screen, trying his hand at acting, and plans to head to New York this month to prepare for his Broadway debut in 'Chicago.'

Jana Kramer's Plane Makes an Emergency Landing

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:30:41 +0000

In addition to being in the grip of fear herself, Jana Kramer gave her Twitter followers and her fans a big scare when she issued a real-time Twitter update while on a distressed plane yesterday morning. The singer tweeted that she was "terrified" that her flight was about to make an emergency touchdown back in Miami without landing gear. It was a true "Oh my God" moment.

Hank Williams, Jr. Launching 'Loud and Rowdy' Radio Show

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:00:03 +0000

Conservative country star Hank Williams, Jr. is getting his own radio show just in time to weigh in on the presidential elections. The outspokenly gun-loving, liberal-hating singer is getting set to produce three two-hour radio shows that are slated to air in the weeks before Election Day.

Lady Antebellum Hold Screening of Forthcoming 'Own the Night World Tour' Concert Documentary

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:16 +0000

When you’re one of music’s most successful groups, touring the world and selling millions of records, the next logical step is hitting the big screen, which is what Lady Antebellum is planning to do with the upcoming release of their ‘Own the Night World Tour’ documentary. Lady A’s Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood [...]

Man Accused of Stealing Identity of Little Jimmy Dickens, Other Grand Ole Opry Stars

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:00:51 +0000

Police in Tennessee have arrested a man believed to have stolen the identity of some of the Grand Ole Opry’s biggest stars, including Little Jimmy Dickens. WSMV television reports that Johnny Lee Presley faces four counts of credit card fraud and one count of identity theft. He has been booked at the Sumner County Jail [...]

Nicole Kidman Will Join Keith Urban During 'American Idol' Live Shows

Megan Pacella — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:25:28 +0000

It's not often you see country star Keith Urban and his wife Nicole Kidman, apart from one another. Of course, there are times -- like when Urban is on stage or Kidman is in front of a camera -- that they can't stand side by side. But that won't stop the actress from being in the wings when her hubby judges the upcoming season of 'American Idol.' She confirmed in a recent interview that she plans to watch the show from backstage.

Willie Jones Surprises Judges by Singing Josh Turner's 'Your Man' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:50:07 +0000

On Thursday night's (Sept. 20) North Carolina audition episode of 'X Factor,' Willie Jones -- a 17-year-old Louisiana native wearing an acid-washed denim vest and jeans and a boxtop Afro -- opened the show with a surprising and sensational rendition of Josh Turner's 'Your Man.'

Martina McBride Wasn't Aware That She's Releasing a Greatest Hits Album

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:30:59 +0000

Surprise! We're releasing your greatest hits -- thought you might like to know! That's what a startled Martina McBride found out on Monday. But here's the twist: Instead of learning about the forthcoming release from RCA Records, her former label home of nearly 20 years, McBride read about the upcoming collection online.

Country Singer Gracia Harrison Becomes Cowboy Blake Shelton's 'Sweetheart' in 'The Voice' Season 3 Premiere

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:40:54 +0000

With the handful of country artists that have emerged from reality television in recent years, there was bound to be a standout country music singer in the batch of hopefuls spotlighted on Monday's (Sept. 10) 'The Voice' Season 3 premiere. After a rather bold audition with her yodel-infused cover of Patsy Montana's 1935 country classic 'I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart,' Illinois native Gracia Harrison had the daunting challenge of choosing between Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine as her superstar coach.

Trace Adkins Says 'Tough People Do' Is for Anyone Who Believes in Hard Work

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:00:01 +0000

Trace Adkins says he wasn’t trying to make a political statement when he performed his new song, ‘Tough People Do,’ at the Republican National Convention earlier this week. The singer says the tube — referred to as a red, white and blue anthem of strength and courage at his website — is meant to remind Americans that the solution to fix this country is within all of us, regardless of political affiliation.

Taylor Swift Planning Spring 2013 Tour

Megan Pacella — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:00:55 +0000

It’s been about six months since Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now Tour wrapped after rocking cities all over the world, leaving fans ecstatic for new tunes and more performances. But now, Swift fans have more than just a new album to look forward to. As she readies ‘Red’ and ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together‘ races up the charts, Swift has begun planning a 2013 tour!

Joe Diffie Faces Early Morning Bus Fire

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:35:32 +0000

Joe Diffie’s day got off to a bit of a rough start on Friday (Aug. 31), when a fire broke out on his bus as it cruised down the road early in the morning. The fire apparently started around 3:15AM, but thankfully, Diffie and his crew were able to quickly diffuse the situation. “Had a [...]

Miranda Lambert's Detective Drama Series Gets Picked Up by NBC

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:15:07 +0000

It looks as though both Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton will be on the NBC payroll soon, with news that ‘The Voice’ network home has bought the rights to Lambert’s yet-to-be-titled detective drama series that will mirror her own childhood. It was previous reported that ABC Family had won the competitive bidding war earlier this year.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley Lands a Recurring Role on 'Nashville'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:00:25 +0000

It looks like there’s a little bit more authenticity coming to ABC’s ‘Nashville.’ Former ‘According to Jim’ star Kimberly Williams-Paisley has joined the show in a role that will recur over a multi-episode arc. The performer not only lives in Nashville, but knows the ropes, as she is also married to country star Brad Paisley.

Keith Urban Covers Miranda Lambert's 'Fastest Girl in Town' in Canada

Megan Pacella — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:30:35 +0000

Keith Urban has been pretty open recently about his strong desire to focus on his music career. And while the award-winning country star is working hard to put out his next album, he recently showed his appreciation for fellow country star Miranda Lambert by covering one of her songs. On Tuesday night in Niagra Falls, the country crooner showed off his take of Lambert’s new single ‘The Fastest Girl in Town’ during his concert.

Brenner Salad Recipe – The Dish With Sara Evans

Sara Evans — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:00:16 +0000

The dish with Sara Evans is an exclusive new feature which gives the ‘Anywhere’ hitmaker a platform to share her many delicious recipes (remember, she’s a mom and stepmom to 7 kids!) with country music fans. Check back each week in August and early September for a fun new quick-and-easy recipe straight from the singer herself!

Blake Shelton Reveals That the Best Part of His Los Angeles Home Is Using the Bathroom… Outside?

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:45:06 +0000

Most celebrity home owners require lavish amenities and outrageous square footage when purchasing a new home, but Blake Shelton is certainly not your average celebrity. In a recent interview, the country superstar admitted his favorite part of his new Los Angeles home is using his Hollywood Hills lot to gauge the distance he can urinate into the neighboring canyon. Really.

Country Music Fashion Police – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:30:02 +0000

Next Wednesday (Sept. 5), the nominees for the 2012 CMA Awards will be announced. That leaves stars less than two months to plan for the Nov. 3 broadcast. That’s two months to find the perfect dress, the perfect shoes or the perfect jacket. We’ve found the most adventurous outfits from previous CMA Awards and paired them side by side, just begging for your opinion. You get to play country music fashion police with your vote!

Carrie Underwood Encourages Mike Fisher's Hockey Fights

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:30:28 +0000

Hockey fans will surely love Carrie Underwood‘s stance when it comes to her hubby, Nashville Predators centerman Mike Fisher and on-ice fights. While most hockey wives might discourage their significant others from engaging in a round of fisticuffs, Underwood is the exact opposite. She encourages Fisher to get in there and clean his opponent’s clock, not because she advocates violence, but because she knows its par for the course and part of the game — and more importantly, that her husband can take care of himself.