Taylor Swift Added to Growing List of American Music Awards Performers
Taylor Swift will perform during the upcoming 2012 American Music Awards ceremony, adding the primetime appearance to her already exhausting promotional blitz in support of her latest studio album, ‘Red.’ The ‘Begin Again’ singer is not the only country artist confirmed in the star-studded lineup — Carrie Underwood will also be there.
Swift will once again defend her title as the Favorite Female Country Artist, an honor the superstar has snagged every year since 2008. Last year, Swift was the night’s big winner, taking home three major awards including the all-genre Artist of the Year trophy. Her 2010 multi-platinum ‘Speak Now’ album also earned Favorite Country Album honors.
“This is one of the craziest things that has ever happened to me,” Swift said after accepting the big honor. The singer also took home the top prize in 2009.
She may need to redefine the word ‘craziest’ this year after selling more than a million copies of ‘Red’ in its debut week — the second time Swift has done so with her critically-acclaimed studio albums. ‘Red’ sold more than 500,000 copies in one day alone, shattering her previous best set by ‘Speak Now’ in 2010, which also debuted at No. 1 with an instant platinum certification.
“I think for me, this album is so interesting because it’s difficult to pick a song that’s closest to me. Every one of these songs is a snapshot of a very different time in my life, you know?” Swift tells Taste of Country exclusively about her latest project. “You go track-by-track, and this one’s about extreme sadness, and this one’s about extreme frustration, and this one’s about hope! [laughs] And this one’s about, you know, seeing someone and falling in love for the first time.”
Will Swift pull the pop vixen card and perform her crossover smash ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ at the American Music Awards, or will the songstress display her softer side with the beautiful country ballad ‘Begin Again?’ The only way to find out is to tune in to ABC on Nov. 18 at 8PM ET for live broadcast of the 40th annual event.
Country Whuppin’ – Jon Pardi Vs. Eric Paslay
May 21, 2013 3:55 PM Three wins down for Jon Pardi and two more to go to make the Country Whuppin' Hall of Fame. 'Up All Night' gained a very decisive win over Dakota Bradley, and now it faces off with another 'night' song from singer/songwriter, Eric Paslay!
You Can Help the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado with Donations to the American Red Cross
May 21, 2013 3:35 PM The devastation in Moore, Oklahoma goes beyond comprehension and the death toll, unfortunately, continues to rise after yesterday's massive tornado that all but leveled the town of Moore. All of us in the Tri-State want to do anything we can to help and the best way to help is by making donations to the American Red Cross by calling 812-471-7200 or online at redcross.org/tristate.
Oklahoma’s Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado
Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.
Survivor of Oklahoma Tornado Finds Her Dog During Live Interview
May 21, 2013 1:00 PM I have discovered that when all seems lost and that the darkness of a tragedy overwhelms you, miracles DO happen and prayers are answered.
Evansville Car Thief Drives Recklessly Right In Front Of Police Station [VIDEO]
May 21, 2013 11:15 AM Here's the perfect example of what not to do if you are a criminal and you don't want to get caught. This juvenile car thief not only back his car up for a block into traffic on Martin Luther King Blvd. in Evansville, but then he grazes another car and then speeds off right past the police station in front of a police cruiser. Wow.
Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos
The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.
Brett Eldredge Wraps Red Tour Dates, Shares What He Learned From Taylor Swift
For 20 minutes on Thursday night (May 16), Brett Eldredge owned the crowd that was still trickling into Houston's Toyota Center to see perhaps the biggest tour of the year -- Taylor Swift's 2013 Red Tour. It was a short set for the country newcomer, but like he did at each of the other 18 shows he played with the superstar, he maxed out every second, walking onstage armed with ammo given to him by his grandfather and Swift herself.
‘The Baby Bachelor’ Brings Cute to Reality TV Thanks to Jimmy Kimmel
May 21, 2013 4:06 AM I love Jimmy Kimmel! But now, I love him even more. With reality shows everywhere, on every channel, leave it to Jimmy to come up with the best parody EVER!!! Jimmy, along with his brother, nephew and some lovely and hilarious toddler girls have come up with 'The Baby Bachelor'. Trust me, you will enjoy THIS much more that you ever did 'The Bachelor'.
Henderson March For Babies 2013 [PHOTOS]
May 20, 2013 11:30 PM The 2013 March for Babies in Henderson County was held Saturday in Central Park, and hundreds of walkers held off the rain to raise big money for the March of Dimes.
Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos
A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.
At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.