Amanda Hensel
2011 American Country Awards Winners – Full List
The 2011 American Country Awards winners were announced on Dec. 5 in Las Vegas, and though it was only the second annual event, the A-list country music star showing proved that this is one awards show that’s here to stay. With so many beautiful faces and even more talent, handing out awards to name the best of the best is no easy feat.
Garth Brooks Plans to Tour Again Eventually
Garth Brooks is currently playing a string of dates at the Las Vegas’ Wynn Casino, which run through February, but don’t expect him to take his show on the road for a full tour just yet. The 49-year-old country music icon won’t be coming out of retirement, at least until his youngest daughter graduates from college in 2014.
Rascal Flatts Fan Schedules C-Section Around Concert Date
What’s more important: Having a natural birth or attending a Rascal Flatts concert? For one country music fan, the choice was an easy one. A hometown Flatts show superseded her desire to give birth naturally, and she opted for a carefully scheduled C-section.
Ronnie Dunn Expecting First Grandchild
We know what Ronnie Dunn is thankful for at Thanksgiving 2011: the news that he’s expecting his first grandchild! Dunn told Kickin’ Country 100.5, albeit offhandedly, that he’s awaiting the arrival of a new family member and that he already knows it’s a boy.
Sugarland Sued Over Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
Victims of the August 13 Indiana State Fair stage collapse are seeking justice. Forty-four survivors of the tragedy, as well as family members of those who died in the horrific accident, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against those associated with the production of the show — including Sugarland.
Chris Young Kicks Out Violent Concertgoer
Chris Young is a pretty easygoing kind of guy, most of the time — unless he catches a man beating up a woman. At his concert in Ruston, La. on Thursday night, the ‘Tomorrow’ hitmaker witnessed a male concertgoer shove a female concertgoer and he angrily decided to have him thrown out of the show.
Taylor Swift, ‘Last Kiss’ (From ‘Speak Now World Tour Live’) – Song Premiere
Taylor Swift‘s new ‘Speak Now World Tour Live’ set doesn’t hit stores until Monday, Nov. 21, but you can get a sample of what to expect right now with Taste of Country’s exclusive premiere of her live performance of ‘Last Kiss.’
Miranda Lambert Brings ‘Baggage Claim’ to ‘Ellen’
Miranda Lambert packed up her usual glitz and glam to head over to the ‘Ellen’ show today, where she delivered an especially entertaining version of her hit song ‘Baggage Claim’ for the live audience.
Taylor Swift Shares Cat Pictures
Taylor Swift‘s new cat, Meredith, is living the good life. At only a few weeks old, her cuddly pet has been pictured catnapping through private jet rides, romping around green rooms and purring in hotel suite beds without so much as one No. 1 single or even an award nomination under her tiny belt. Yeah, that little feline has it pretty good.
Taylor Swift Looks Forward to 2012 Album and Tour
Despite the fact that she’s still heavily touring her ‘Speak Now’ album, Taylor Swift is already imagining her 2012 album coming to life onstage. In an interview backstage at the 2011 CMA Awards — immediately after collecting the Entertainer of the Year prize for the second time — the singer spoke from the heart about just how much she loves her job and what we can expect from her forthcoming rele
What Was Written on Taylor Swift’s Arm at the CMA Awards 2011?
Fans watching the CMA Awards 2011 may have been puzzled when Taylor Swift looked to her arm for guidance while giving her speech as she collected the Entertainer of the Year award. So, what exactly was written on Taylor Swift’s arm at the big event?
Carrie Underwood to Release 2012 Album
Carrie Underwood fans, rest assured. The ‘Before He Cheats’ singer has not let married bliss come in the way of her music career. Underwood promises that she will be touring like a “mad woman” and dropping a new album in 2012 (with a release date yet to be announced), the follow-up to 2009′s ‘Play On.’