Jeff Giles
Blake Shelton Cruise Sets Sail in October 2012
Ahoy, country fans! If you’ve got some vacation time on the calendar, $1,000 to burn, and a hankering for the high seas, Blake Shelton is offering you the chance to be part of something special.
Next October, Shelton — along with other artists who have yet to be announced — will set sail on the Norwegian Jewel for a seven-day sojourn. During the cruise, passengers will be treated to the usual amen
Eric Church’s ‘Chief’ Is Poised to Go Number One
Congratulations are in order for Eric Church, who should have a number one album to his credit by this time next week.
Projections for Church’s new release, ‘Chief,’ put it anywhere between 120,000 and 130,000 copies sold — easily outpacing its closest competition, Kelly Rowland’s ‘Here I Am.’
Toby Keith to Release New Album, ‘Clancy’s Tavern,’ on October 25 [VIDEO]
Saddle up, Toby Keith fans — the country superstar’s next album is just around the corner.
It’s been a busy week for Keith, who debuted the video for his latest single, ‘Made in America,’ and revealed that his 15th studio album, ‘Clancy’s Tavern,’ will be released October 25.
Taylor Swift Named 2011 Teen Choice Awards Ultimate Choice Winner
She’s already earned seven American Music Awards, six CMT Music Awards, four Grammys, and an MTV VMA — but soon, Taylor Swift will have to make room on her crowded mantel for another honor.
Swift is this year’s Ultimate Choice winner at the Teen Choice Awards, held Sunday, August 7. The award, presented for “extraordinary contributions to the entertainment industry,” has previously gone to Britney
Dolly Parton Says Fan Once Left a Baby on Her Doorstep
A great song is capable of moving the listener on a pretty intimate emotional level, so it’s only natural that fans often try to find ways of showing their appreciation for an artist’s music — even if the artist is successful enough that gifts are clearly unnecessary.
On the other hand, sometimes fans’ tokens of gratitude are just plain bizarre, and when Dolly Parton was asked about the most unusu
‘American Idol’ Stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Remain Coy on Dating Rumors [VIDEO]
They’re tourmates and ‘American Idol’ alums — but are Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina also something more? It’s a question they’ve been asked repeatedly lately, and one they’ve done a great job of refusing to answer.
McCreery and Alaina continued their obfuscation during a recent appearance at the Google campus, dodging yet another volley from the ‘are they or aren’t they?’ camp when the subject
Taylor Swift Explains the Lyrics Written on Her Arm
Taylor Swift’s confessional lyrics have inspired countless fans and helped her become one of the top-selling artists in the world — and now she’s using her current tour to pay tribute to the songwriters who’ve inspired her, in a most personal and unusual way.
During her most recent string of live dates, Swift has scrawled lyrics on her left arm with a Sharpie marker, but not from her own songs; in
Billy Dean Promotes Local Farming with New Album, ‘The Seed’
It’s been awhile since Billy Dean released some new music — and even longer since he tasted the kind of chart success he enjoyed with his first few albums in the early ’90s — but he’s making plans to change all that.
Dean has partnered with the Naturipe Farms collective for a series of new recordings, starting with a digital EP that’s currently available on iTunes). He also has plans for a full al
Lady Antebellum Shows Off Cover Art and Unveils Track Listing for New Album, ‘Own the Night’
You’ll have to wait until September 18 to buy the new Lady Antebellum album, but you can see it — and take a look at the song titles — right now.
The band has released the artwork and track listing for its upcoming third album, ‘Own the Night,’ which will contain a dozen songs, including the lead single (and Top 10 hit), ‘Just a Kiss.’
Why Is Blake Shelton Working As a Tour Guide at the Grand Ole Opry?
This has been a banner year for Blake Shelton.
He got married to Miranda Lambert, he’s a judge on NBC’s hit competition series ‘The Voice,’ he has a number one country single and one of the year’s best-selling albums — and now he’s a tour guide for the Grand Ole Opry.
‘American Idol’ Contestants Release Exclusive Walmart EPs
Attention, Walmart shoppers: You can now relive your favorite musical moments from the most recent season of ‘American Idol’ with a series of exclusive EPs from the top four contestants.
Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart, and James Durbin have all released ‘American Idol Season 10 Highlights’ EPs, offering five tracks apiece for the low, low price of $5.
Lady Antebellum Debut ‘Just a Kiss’ Video [VIDEO]
After whetting fans’ appetites with five-second preview clips, Lady Antebellum has finally revealed the full-length video for ‘Just a Kiss,’ the lead single from their upcoming third studio album, ‘Own the Night.’
Not your garden-variety performance clip, the ‘Just a Kiss’ video tells a story, following the reminiscences of a young lady on a train. After boarding, she takes out an iPad and starts