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CMT Names 2012 Artists of the Year
Congratulationss are in order for country heavyweights Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. These seven artists have been selected as the 2012 CMT Artists of the Year. Each one had a banner year, so they certainly deserve this impressive and important accolade for a variety of reasons.
Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera Perform Emotional Version of ‘Just a Fool’ on ‘Ellen’
Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera are co-workers, serving as coaches on 'The Voice.' But they also duet on 'Just a Fool,' a torchy ballad from her new album 'Lotus.' They performed an emotional, gripping and ultimately moving rendition of the song on 'The Ellen Show' yesterday (Dec. 7) and if we didn't know any better, we'd think there was something between the singers!
Joe Nichols Shares Adorable Christmas Card
Joe Nichols has shared his absolutely adorable Christmas card for 2012. The star of the holiday greeting? His daughter, Dylan, who is just about to turn 8 months old.
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Have San Diego Zoo Date, Play With Turtles and Llamas
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton took some time away from their busy careers to have a zoo date. The animal-loving couple hit the San Diego Zoo on Dec. 7, where they played with llamas and turtles, and fed giraffes.
Taylor Swift Asks for Good Luck in Finding Long-Term Relationship
Taylor Swift may have had a lot of whirlwind romances and courtships -- but they usually only last in the three-to-four month range. She distills that experience into her songs, which connect her to fans. But at the end of the day, Swift is still a novice when it comes to the long-term, serious relationship, insisting that she has no idea how to navigate that concept, but would like some practice.
Lady Antebellum and Brad Paisley to Perform at Disney Parks Christmas Parade
Christmas, country music and Disney! We can't think of anything more festive. Lady Antebellum and Brad Paisley will bring the twang to the 29th Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, which airs at 10AM on ABC on Christmas Day.
‘The Voice’ Live Performance Recap: Blake Shelton Has the Strongest Team
On last night's (Dec. 3) live performance episode of 'The Voice,' it was suggested that Blake Shelton has the strongest team. His fellow coach Christina Aguilera said it out loud, and well, we're inclined to agree. Shelton has the two strongest competitors left in Season 3, and he's essentially fighting himself. Not a bad place to be in when you are working with people vying for record deals, that
Cassadee Pope Delivers Pop-Rock Version of Rascal Flatts ‘Stand’ on ‘The Voice’
On last night's (Dec. 3) performance episode of 'The Voice,' pop rocker Cassadee Pope tackled the Rascal Flatts' track 'Stand' as her first song. Each contestant delivered two songs: one of their own choosing and their coach's choice. Can you guess who picked this tune? Regardless of who picked it, Pope gave the song a pop rock makeover, turning it into a Cassadee Pope song.
Reba McEntire Covers AARP Magazine, Talks TV and Dolly Parton
Our favorite country redhead Reba McEntire covers the December/January issue of AARP magazine, where the country singer and TV sitcom star opens up about everything from her acting career to her reverence for fellow country music diva Dolly Parton!
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Travel to Haiti for Habitat for Humanity
Country couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are talented, successful, rich and beloved by the country community and the fans. And if we're talking about Trisha only, we can use the term a "good cook," too. They seem to do and have it all. But the twosome never forgets the less fortunate, as they traveled to Haiti to aid Habitat for Humanity missions.
Rascal Flatts Holiday Special to Air on December 19
The holidays are upon us and with them, plenty of country music programming on the small screen to warm up those chilly nights. Not only do we have 'Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas' scheduled to debut on Dec. 3, but we'll also be treated to Rascal Flatts on the seasonal 'A Home for the Holidays With Rascal Flatts.' The trio will host and perform during the annual event, which had been host
Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney Among Highest-Paid Musicians of 2012
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who are the highest paid country musicians of them all? That honor goes to country favorites Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. The superstars, along with Toby Keith, earned spots on the Forbes World's Highest-Paid Musicians of 2012 list. And you know that ain't a bad place to be.