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Rodney Atkins’ Divorce Documents Surface
After his arrest for alleged domestic assault, Rodney Atkins said he was left no choice but to file for divorce from his wife of over 13 years. TMZ has obtained the divorce documents, which include Tammy Atkins’ counter complaint and what both parties are seeking as part of their separation.
Shania Twain Stalker Appeals Guilty Plea
An already unpredictable court case against Shania Twain stalker John Palumbo just got stranger. The 51-year-old former doctor is appealing his own guilty plea in hopes of getting an acquittal or a new trial. Legal experts are suspicious of his motivations. The trial had officially ended in November.
Rodney Atkins Responds to Domestic Assault Claims
Rodney Atkins has responded to reports that he was arrested and charged with domestic assault of his wife, Tammy Atkins, last month at their Tennessee home. According to court documents, his wife claimed that he attempted to smother her with a pillow and that he grabbed her by the face to throw her down the hallway after a long, verbal argument...
Dolly Parton Named One of the Hottest Women of All Time
Dolly Parton is the lone country music beauty to find her way on to Men’s Health’s list of the 100 Hottest Women of All Time. The country queen comes in at No. 92 — just a smidgen hotter than singer Linda Ronstadt, but quite as hot as ’70s actress Susan George.
Jason Aldean Working on New Music With Rapper Ludacris
Jason Aldean and hip-hop star Ludacris appear to be working on something new. The rapper recently tweeted the photo of him and Aldean (seen above) pouring over a sound board in Nashville. “In studio again w/ Jason Aldean in Nashville Tn! More history being made right now!” Ludacris tweeted on Monday.
Toby Keith Releases Christmas Version of ‘Red Solo Cup’ Video
After a performance on the 2011 American Country Awards and an appearance on ‘Glee,’ Toby Keith has retooled the ‘Red Solo Cup’ video to reflect the holiday spirit. The singer provides another reason to watch the year’s most viral country music video by adding images of Santa Claus to it every 30 seconds or so.
Shaquille O’Neal Joins Easton Corbin to Perform George Strait Song
It’s hard to say who looks happier in this picture, country newcomer Easton Corbin or future NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. The big man surprised Corbin onstage in Orlando last Friday night, playing guitar on a cover of George Strait‘s ‘It Just Comes Natural.’
Taylor Swift Tops Billboard Year-End Charts
Taylor Swift is the top country artist of the year, according Billboard magazine. The annual lists of year-end charts were just revealed, and Swift leads in many country categories, including album sales, downloads and tour revenue. She also ranks amongst the most played country artists of 2011.
Blake Shelton Talks About Fatal Accident That Inspired Miranda Lambert’s ‘Over You’
During interviews to promote her new album ‘Four the Record,’ Miranda Lambert talked about how the song ‘Over You’ was inspired by a car accident that killed Blake Shelton‘s brother Richie Shelton. As Lambert prepares to release the ballad as her next single, Shelton is talking more about the accident, the aftermath, and writing the song with his wife.
Justin Moore Shows Off His Kids in New Family Portrait
Justin Moore has posed for plenty of publicity photos carrying a guitar or adjusting his cowboy hat, but this picture of Moore holding his new baby daughter shows a different side of the country singer. Moore, wife Kate, 21-month-old daughter Ella Kole and baby Kennedy Faye all gathered around for an adorable family picture.
Wade Hayes Fighting Colon Cancer
Country singer Wade Hayes is recovering from surgery to treat cancer. Roughstock reported the news via Twitter earlier on Friday afternoon, saying that he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. The singer was a hitmaker in the late ’90s and scored five Top 5 hits, including ‘Old Enough to Know Better,’ which went to No. 1.
Carrie Underwood Shares Memories of First Kiss With Mike Fisher
Prior to taking home a handful of blue Fender Telecasters at the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night, Carrie Underwood chatted with Fox about the holidays and the traditions she has with hubby Mike Fisher. Actually, she talked about the traditions she doesn’t have with Fisher.