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Leslie Expresses Love for Her Kids Through Music

Leslie Morgan — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:55 +0000

Today is Mother’s Day and mothers all over the country are receiving gifts. But for most mothers, like me, it’s not about the gifts or cards we get but the memories our children have given to us over the years. Some of my most precious memories involve music. With every one of my three children, [...]

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple.Â The video features McGraw [...]

Taylor Swift Pays $17 Million in Cash for Rhode Island Mansion

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:21:39 +0000

Pop country superstar Taylor Swift is getting to be quite the real estate mogul. Just over a month after selling her Cape Cod-style house in Hyannis Port, Mass. for a profit of nearly one million dollars, the 23-year old star turned around and purchased an enormous mansion in Rhode Island for $17 million -- and paid in cash.

10 Of The Youngest Country Artists To Have Number One Hits

Eric Cornish — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:55:18 +0000

Every few years, a crop of new artists hit country music that make a big impact. Sometimes those artists are very young with lots of talent. Stars like Hunter Hayes and Taylor Swift got started at a very young age and it paid off in number one hits. Here's a list of some of the youngest stars to ever claim a number one country hit!

Tim McGraw Joined by Taylor Swift + Keith Urban for 'Highway Don't Care' at 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:43:33 +0000

Tim McGraw performed ‘Highway Don’t Care’ at the 2013 Academy of Country Music awards on Sunday night (April 7), and a couple of high-powered friends dropped in to help him out. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan couldn’t resist a bit about McGraw, with Shelton saying that he didn’t see the big deal about McGraw’s new [...]

Taylor Swift to Finally Meet Cancer-Stricken Fan Who Was Supposed to Be Her 2012 ACMs Date

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:32:56 +0000

There is a happy ending to this story! Last year, New Jersey teen Kevin McGuire, who was suffering from cancer and in need of a bone marrow transplant, asked Taylor Swift to prom via a Facebook campaign. Despite everyone's best efforts, things didn't work out as planned. Luckily for McGuire, he's getting a second chance in more ways than one!

Off the Air With Jeremy: Taylor Swift Flashback

Jeremy Robinson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:00:32 +0000

Have you ever heard me on the show making fun of the dinky little cupcake Taylor Swift once made me? Look carefully at my most recent chat with her (above) and you can just barely see it. It even has its own microphone! Jeremy Robinson is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated [...]

Savannah Berry Covers Taylor Swift's 'Safe and Sound,' Joins Team Blake on 'The Voice'

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:30:26 +0000

It's likely that Blake Shelton's fellow 'The Voice' judges are kicking themselves after the three-time reigning winner snagged country singer Savannah Berry on Tuesday night's (April 2) episode. Berry, just 17, performed a rendition of Taylor Swift's 'Safe and Sound' (featuring the Civil Wars) that impressed not only the superstars on the show, but Kelly Clarkson as well.

Tim McGraw Dishes on Taylor Swift's Big Impact on Country Music

Christina Vinson — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:16 +0000

When superstarÂ Taylor SwiftÂ penned ‘Tim McGraw’ years ago, she probably had no idea that in the future, the icon would passionately discuss his deep admiration for her, even diving into how she changed country music in a very special way. â€œSheâ€™s great. You know, Iâ€™ve been a fan of Taylor so longâ€¦ She actually toured with [...]

Team Blake Adds Danielle Bradbery After Countrified Taylor Swift Performance on 'The Voice'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:24:03 +0000

Three of four coaches were fought to win the attention of 16-year-old country singer Danielle Bradbery on ‘The Voice‘ on Monday night. The Cypress, Texas teen performedÂ Taylor Swift‘s ‘Mean,’ a song that holds personal meaning for her.Â Before she performed, Bradbery shared how she was often picked on for having crooked teeth. The criticism pushed [...]

Taylor Swift Brings 7-Year-Old Sick Fan Onstage at Charlotte Show

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 03:37:38 +0000

Taylor Swift is all about her fans, but she went above and beyond to make one especially deserving fan's dream come true. At the Charlotte, N.C. stop of her Red Tour on Friday night (March 22), the singer brought a sick 7-year-old girl named Emma Routh onstage with her. It meant so much to her that Emma's family cannot stop gushing about what a heartwarming gesture the country superstar made on her behalf.

Hilarious Mash-Up – Taylor Swift's 'Trouble' With Anchorman's Ron Burgundy

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:18:12 +0000

OMG!!! If you need to laugh this morning, this will do the trick. Being a HUGE fan of Will Ferrell and ‘Anchorman,’ I must say, putting an emotional Ron Burgundy in a boyfriend bashing Taylor Swift video is genius!

Taylor Swift Talks Songwriting, Red Tour Surprises in Behind-the-Scenes Diet Coke Clip

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:47:18 +0000

Taylor Swift has partnered with Diet Coke and the singer took us behind the scenes of her new ad for the soft drink giant. In between clips from the spot, she revealed her perspective on songwriting and growing up. She also shared some hints about what to expect on her upcoming Red Tour, which launches March 13.

Taylor Swift Joins Florida Georgia Line Onstage for 'Cruise'

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:29:27 +0000

At the CRS New Faces of Country Music Show last night (March 1), Florida Georgia Line performed, closing out their set with their No. 1 hit 'Cruise.' That's nothing out of the ordinary, right? Wrong! While it was an expected and high octane way for Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard to end the set, the performance got a major dose of star power when Taylor Swift "cruised" onto the stage to join the band for an impromptu duet.

Kanye West Rips on Taylor Swift (Again) in Onstage Rant

Christina Vinson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:00:32 +0000

It's been a few years since the 2009 incident when Kanye West memorably interrupted Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs. Swift will probably never forget that awful moment, and apparently, West is determined to continue badgering the fan-favorite singer.

Taylor Swift's Grammys Bracelet Was Made by a Young Cancer Patient

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:00:42 +0000

Taylor Swift looked gorgeous on the red carpet of the 2013 Grammy Awards earlier this month, thanks in part to a beautiful bracelet designed by a young cancer patient. In partnership with Gabrielle’s Angels Foundation, famed jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz worked with Jaimin — a young boy who already had an eye for jewelry design [...]

Tim McGraw Spills on Recording 'Highway Don't Care' 'With' Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:12:52 +0000

Is 'Highway Don't Care' one of your favorite tracks from Tim McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album? If so, you have modern technology to thank for the colossal collaboration between the superstar, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

Taylor Swift to Open the 2013 Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:26:05 +0000

Taylor Swift fans will want to tune in at 8PM ET on the dot tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 10, for the 2013 Grammys. That's because the singer is opening the show! That's a big deal -make that huge- and the powers that be are saving the best for first, as opposed to last.

'Ellen' Show Pranks People Using Taylor Swift Lyrics

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:11:35 +0000

Ellen DeGeneres is always looking for ways to make people laugh, and one of her best numbers is when she sends members of her staff to public places to strike up conversations with random people only using song lyrics. For this particular sojourn into the real world, she tasks show writer Amy with talking to strangers using only lines from Taylor Swift's 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' Needless to say, customers at Lowe's were caught off guard.

Most Anticipated 2013 Grammys Performance? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:05:07 +0000

Country music promises to set the tone for the 2013 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 10), as Taylor Swift will be the first artist to take the stage. Swift kicks off the 8PM CBS broadcast, but -- like so many of the other performances -- what she'll sing is still a mystery.