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Blake Shelton Thinks Valentine’s Day Sucks
Not everyone loves the Hallmark holiday known as Valentine's Day -- especially those who are single and unattached. Even though Blake Shelton is married to one of the most beautiful and most desirable women in country music (Miranda Lambert, of course), you still won't find him cheerleading the holiday with a flowers in one hand and a stuffed bear under the other arm. In fact, he participates sort
Blake Shelton Announces New Album, ‘Based on a True Story…’
Blake Shelton fans sure got their fill of good news regarding the singer this morning (Feb. 11). Not only did he share his 'Sure Be Cool If You Did' video, but the singer also confirmed that he will release a new album entitled 'Based on a True Story…' on March 26.
Hank Williams Estate Makes Over 200 Live Recordings Available
2013 marks 90 years since the birth of country legend Hank Williams and 60 years since his tragic death. While he didn't live to see 30, the indelible mark he left on the genre is indisputable. Now, the Hank Williams Estate, which is overseen by his children Jett and Hank Williams, Jr., is making over 200 live performance recordings available to movie houses, TV production companies and ad agencies.
Lauren Alaina Begins Work on New Album
It's a new chapter for Lauren Alaina. The country singer, who got her liftoff as the second place finisher to country superstar Scotty McCreery on Season 10 of 'American Idol' way back in 2011, will begin work on her sophomore album and the followup to her impressive debut, 'Wildflower,' today!
Dierks Bentley’s Dog Goes Missing, Country Fans and Artists Rally to Find Him
On Sunday night (Jan. 13), country superstar Dierks Bentley's dog Jake went missing during a big thunderstorm. Bentley tweeted about his beloved pooch being lost, and the country community -- fans, artists and even the boss at Bentley's label -- rallied around him to help spread the word and support him. They also ultimately helped locate the dog.
Taylor Swift Returns to Studio After Split From Harry Styles
This was bound to happen. Taylor Swift may be on a professional high, cresting with the mega success of her best-selling 'Red' album, but her personal life nosedived when she and One Direction's Harry Styles split earlier this week. Well, any true (or even casual) Swift fans knows that the singer does her best work when her heart hurts, so it's off to the studio she went to likely distill some hea
Keith Urban’s Playgirl Past Revisited During Appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’
Keith Urban and the other men of 'American Idol' -- that'd be host Ryan Seacrest and co-judge Randy Jackson -- appeared on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' to promote next week's 'American Idol' Season 12 premiere. Leave it to Leno to capitalize on awkward and embarrassing moments, like Urban's naked photos and the show's two dueling divas.
Tim McGraw to Billboard: ‘Curb Records Ruined My Career’
Anticipation is high among both fans and the music industry for Tim McGraw's Big Machine debut 'Two Lanes of Freedom,' especially after a public and not-so-amicable split from his former label, Curb. To celebrate McGraw's latest and greatest, he covers the new issue of Billboard. Ladies, can you handle it?
Blake Shelton’s 2013 ACM Awards Co-Host? Luke Bryan!
The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards co-hosting gig goes to Blake Shelton and... Luke Bryan!
Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Jana Kramer Named to Men’s Health ‘Hottest Women of 2013′ List
What do Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Jana Kramer have in common, besides being stunningly beautiful and infinitely talented country stars? Well, these three lovely (and leggy) ladies were named to the Men's Health list of 'Hottest Women of 2013.'
Keith Urban Shares Why ‘American Idol’ Is Especially Important to Him
Keith Urban may be Australian, but the singer's reason for joining 'American Idol' as a judge proves that the American Dream is a concept that transcends cultures and geographic divides.
Keith Urban Wishes Us All a Happy New Year From Australia
It's already 2013 in Australia, which is nearly a day ahead of U.S. local time zones. Country superstar and Season 12 'American Idol' judge Keith Urban is already welcoming in the new year while in Oz. He shared a New Year's Eve photo from Sydney, complete with fireworks going off in the background.