Amanda Hensel
Taylor Swift Performs New Single ‘Ours’ at 2011 CMA Awards
Taylor Swift sat in at tonight’s 2011 CMA Awards to deliver a solo acoustic performance of ‘Ours,’ pretty much confirming the rumors that the song from her ‘Speak Now’ song list is likely her new single.
Taylor Swift + More Take the Stage at 2011 BMI Awards
Nashville’s hottest stars hit the town dressed to the nines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the 2011 BMI Country Awards. Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Lauren Alaina, Keith Urban and more made their presence known at the event, which celebrates the songwriters and publishers who bring the year’s most heard songs to the forefront.
Carrie Underwood to Release 2012 Album
Carrie Underwood fans, rest assured. The ‘Before He Cheats’ singer has not let married bliss come in the way of her music career. Underwood promises that she will be touring like a “mad woman” and dropping a new album in 2012 (with a release date yet to be announced), the follow-up to 2009′s ‘Play On.’
Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban and Alan Jackson to Take the Stage at 2012 San Antonio Rodeo
Nashville’s hottest country stars will head south seeking warmer climate this winter. Lady Antebellum, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and more are lined up to play the 2012 San Antonio Rodeo, which kicks off on Feb. 9 down in the Lone Star State.
Carrie Underwood to Get ‘The Sing Off’ Treatment Next Week
Week after week, contestants on NBC’s hit acapella competition ‘The Sing Off’ tantalize viewers with vocal cover songs, often trying a hand at today’s Top 40 hits and easily-recognizable artists. On Nov. 7, the show will mix in a little twang to produce country renditions — like Carrie Underwood‘s famous one, ‘Before He Cheats.’
Taylor Swift Becomes a ‘Cat Lady’
As you can probably imagine, it gets pretty lonely out on the road, away from family, friends and other loved ones. That’s why Taylor Swift decided that she needed a new roommate — a tiny baby kitten which she named Meredith.
Kenny Chesney Brings Couple Together, Inadvertently Saves a Life
Kenny Chesney is better known for his music and signature cowboy hat than his matchmaking skills, but fans Steve and Ashley Pauley of Ohio managed to find love while the ‘Somewhere With You’ singer serenaded them at his concert six years ago.
Blake Shelton’s Take on Justin Bieber Baby Controversy
Justin Bieber‘s alleged baby has been a hot topic as of late. The same week that the 17-year-old pop singer dropped a charitable new holiday album, a young California woman came forward to claim that the ‘Baby’ singer is the father of her 3-month-old child — and that she’s slapping him with a paternity lawsuit. As expected, lots of people are making light of the claims, including country’s comedia
Rascal Flatts to Launch Clothing Line
When you’re as sleek and stylish as the Rascal Flatts guys, it only makes sense to spread your taste to others. Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus are one step ahead; they’ve already got plans for a clothing line in the works.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Will Release New Music in 2012
New Year’s is still a few months away, but country music couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are already nailing down their resolution for 2012: to release new albums.
Lauren Alaina Loses 25 Pounds
A lot has changed since 16-year-old Lauren Alaina first entered the ‘American Idol‘ race in early 2011. Not only is she now a country music staple with a debut album and a chart-topping single, but she has since shed her small town Georgia lifestyle — and with it, 25 pounds.
George Jones Announces 2012 Tour Dates
George Jones may be getting up there in age (he turned 80 in September), but he isn’t done hitting the road yet! The ‘Why Baby Why’ hitmaker just announced plans to tour North America through November 2012, touching some 35 cities over the next year.