Megan Pacella
Dierks Bentley Puts a Country Spin on Adele’s ‘Set Fire to the Rain’
There’s nothing like seeing one of your favorite artists sit down with an acoustic guitar and take part in an unplugged country music jam. Thanks to the resurrection of CMT’s ‘CMT: Unplugged‘ series, country music fans will soon have the chance to see more talented artists play unplugged sets. When Dierks Bentley took his turn this time around, he put on an unforgettable rendition of Adele‘s ‘Set
Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr. + More Join 2012 CMT Awards Performance Lineup
Last week, the CMT Awards announced the beginnings of a performance lineup for the 2012 show. The original bill was already pretty stellar, as it includes big names like Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney on the roster. But the performance schedule got quite a bit sweeter when a few country icons and future country legends joined the ticket.
Tim McGraw Honors Military Members With Live Concert on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, Tim McGraw gave military members and veterans a real treat when he put on a military-only live performance at Manhattan’s Beacon Theater. The venue was packed to the hilt with men and women in uniform, but that doesn’t mean that soldiers around the world had to miss out. Thanks to a partnership between the United Service Organization and Chase, the concert streamed live via YouT
Taylor Swift Speak Now Tour Exhibit to Open in Nashville
When country music fanatics pour into Nashville for CMA Fest next week, they’ll have the opportunity to get their fill of Taylor Swift, too. Starting June 6, an exhibit devoted entirely to the award-winning country songstress will be on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Scotty McCreery Responds to 2012 Teen Choice Awards Nomination
Ever since Scotty McCreery snagged the crown on ‘American Idol’ last season, his country music career has been heating up. Now, the ‘I Love You This Big’ hitmaker is getting affirmation from his teenage fans. McCreery has received a double nomination from the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.
George Strait Makes Sexiest Men Over 50 List
Who says you lose your good looks once you hit 50? At 60 (a new 60), George Strait proves that looks can improve with age. AARP Magazine selected the ‘Drinkin’ Man’ hitmaker as one of the 21 sexiest men over age 50. But choosing just a handful of over-the-hill lookers is no easy task. The magazine polled writers and editors to come up with their Men on Fire list.
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood Buys $2.1M Home in Nashville
Since Lady Antebellum snagged the New Artist of the Year award at the 2008 CMAs, they have racked up countless new awards and added a handful of No. 1 hits to their name. Naturally, along with great country music success comes a little extra spending money. And since Lady A’s Dave Haywood just purchased a $2.1 million home for himself and Kelli Cashiola, his new bride, we have an inkling that the
Miranda Lambert Rescues New Puppy ‘Emmy Lou’ From Ditch
Miranda Lambert‘s dog rescuing habit is getting out of control. It’s obvious that the ‘Over You’ hitmaker has a soft heart for all things furry, but we’re wondering how many dogs she can take care of — or at least, where Blake Shelton will draw the line. For her latest rescue effort, the sweet songstress rescued an adorable tan puppy from a ditch. It’s hard to blame her for picking up this adorabl
Dolly Parton to Appear on ‘The Bachelorette’ Next Week
Country music stars are taking ‘The Bachelorette’ by storm! On this week’s episode of the show, Dolly Parton lends her theme park, Dollywood, to the bachelorette and her date. The country star even makes an appearance in the episode, which will also include Luke Bryan.
High School Marching Band Surprises Lady Antebellum Onstage
A few weeks ago, Lady Antebellum surprised one of their biggest fans by appearing unexpectedly on the ‘Anderson’ show and singing a few acapella lines of ‘Need You Now.’ But last night (May 22) in Augusta Ga., the tables were turned with the high school marching band from Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley’s alma mater showed up to blow Lady A away.
Is Taylor Swift Dating Foster the People Singer Mark Foster?
It seems like everyone loves a good Taylor Swift love interest rumor. Judging by how much gossip surfaces about her affections on the internet, someone has to be getting some joy out of this. The latest buzz to hit the web is that the country cutie might be tied to Foster the People singer Mark Foster.
George Jones Hospitalized Again
According to a statement from George Jones‘ publicist, the legendary country singer was admitted to a hospital in Nashville Monday afternoon (May 21). It hasn’t been a banner year for Jones, who has battled several upper respiratory issues this spring.