Megan Pacella
Carrie Underwood to Debut ‘Blown Away’ Video on July 30
Ever since we saw the haunting trailer for Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ video, we’ve been dying to see the finished product. Luckily, we only have to wait a few more days to engulf ourselves in the full-length clip. On Monday (July 30), the video will make its online debut.
Toby Keith Allegedly Turns Down ‘American Idol’ Judge Role
The ‘American Idol’ rumor mill is turning again, and this time, Toby Keith is the person of interest. Word has it that in an upcoming cover story for Inland Empire Weekly, the ‘Beers Ago’ singer dishes that he was asked to sit in the judges’ panel for the upcoming ‘Idol’ season, but he turned them down.
Lauren Alaina Shares Sassy New Photo Shoot Image
In just a year’s time, Lauren Alaina has transformed from an adorable ‘American Idol’ runner-up to a bombshell blonde country starlet right before our eyes. The ‘Georgia Peaches’ singer was a busy bee in photographer Russ Harrington’s studio this week, and thanks to Twitter, we were able to get a sneak peek at the singer’s sassy, more mature look.
Wynonna Judd Confirms Dates for 2012 Rockin’ Christmas Tour
Christmas is still months away, but Wynonna Judd is already decking the halls in her mind. The iconic country singer recently confirmed dates for her holiday-themed Wynonna’s Rockin’ Christmas Tour. Traveling alongside her band the Big Noise, Judd will blend her classic country hits with popular holiday songs to bring Christmas cheer to her fans this winter.
Taylor Swift Still on the Lookout for Next Acting Job
Taylor Swift is by no means a one-trick pony. In addition to selling top albums and chart-busting songs, the 22-year-old country star has also successfully dipped her toe into the waters of acting. If Swift has her way, we could see more of her on the big screen soon.
Miranda Lambert Brings ‘Over You’ to ‘Good Morning America’
Miranda Lambert was all over the daytime talk show circuit yesterday (July 25). Before co-hosting to ‘The View,’ where she dished about the simple life she lives with hubby Blake Shelton and performed with her girls Pistol Annies, Lambert kicked off the day over at ‘Good Morning America.’
Jack Ingram Tips a Hat to Purple Heart Recipient at 35,000 Feet in the Air
There are plenty of reasons to love Southwest Airlines. But free baggage, funny flight attendants and low prices are nothing compared to the cool factor of the airline inviting Jack Ingram to perform an in-flight concert in honor of a military couple who was on board recently. On a flight from Austin to Dallas, the Texas native singer honored the family by playing ‘Wherever You Are’ in honor of 22
Dierks Bentley to Release ‘Country and Cold Cans’ EP on August 21
In just a few weeks, Dierks Bentley will raise a glass to his fans when he debuts his four-track ‘Country & Cold Cans’ EP. The disc — which was inspired by the popular title track and the wild and crazy concertgoers who supported Bentley’s 2012 tour of the same name — is slated to hit shelves in late August.
Taylor Swift’s Parents Reportedly Separated
In an interview with the New Yorker last year, Taylor Swift admitted that some of the songs on her upcoming album are sad. Unfortunately, rumors this week indicate that Swift may not have been singing from her own painful relationship experience, but rather from the knowledge that her parents’ marriage was on the rocks. According to a recent report, Swift’s parents have separated.
Jo Dee Messina Dubs Chris Young ‘Ugly, Arrogant and Rude’
It’s not clear what exactly happened when Jo Dee Messina and Chris Young came face to face recently, but it definitely left a bad taste in the ‘My Give a Damn’s Busted’ hitmaker’s mouth. Messina took to her Twitter page early Tuesday morning (July 24) to let her 42,000 followers know that she was less than impressed by rising country music star Chris Young.
Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Honor Aurora Victims During Denver Concert
America has been a nation of heavy hearts since a gunman opened fire on a movie theater during a midnight showing of ‘The Dark Night Rises.’ In light of the unspeakable tragedy, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw had an emotional stopover in Denver when they played the Sports Authority Field on Saturday night (July 21).
Jay DeMarcus Reveals Wife Delivered New Baby Via Emergency C-Section
Just a few days ago, Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus and his wife Allison welcomed baby boy Dylan Jay into the world. Now that DeMarcus is done panicking about his lovely wife’s delivery, he’s stopped touring for a few days to enjoy some cuddle time–and probably changed plenty of diapers, too. In a recent interview the 41-year-old father shared the reason he was so scared.