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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jul. 5, 2012
The newest show about wannabe stars performing for judges is coming to the CW next month (August 16th), starring John Rich. On "The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep," the mentors, including John, move in with up-and-coming musicians and guide them over a 72-hour period. In the hilarious new promo for the show (see below), John jokes with his costars -- rapper Nelly, pop singer Gloria Estefan and heartthrob Joe Jonas -- about being a less-than-ideal house guest when he gets in the shower for one gag, and at the end, he offers his best guess regarding what "CW" stands for. "The Next" premieres Aug. 16 on the CW.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jul. 3, 2012
When it comes to patriotic songs, country music fans across American name Toby Keith's "Courtesy Of The Red White & Blue" as their favorite. It edged out Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The USA." Also making the list was "Made In America" from Brooks & Dunn and Trace Adkins poignant "Arlington", about a fallen soldier. Ray Charles' 1972 recording of "America The Beautiful" also got a few mentions.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jul. 2, 2012
Here's something to do with your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Point it at the cover of Carrie Underwood's Blown Away album cover and you can launch an exclusive video. You will need to download the free Aurasma app. The free Aurasma app runs on iPhone 3GS (and above), iPad2 (and above), and high-powered Android devices.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jul. 2, 2012
It is now confirmed by the couple themselves. Jake Owen and his wife Lacey Buchanan Owen are having a baby girl, in November! Jake says he didn't know he was going to be a dad when he asked Lacey to marry him. He told People.com that the pregnancy was a bonus on top of the engagement and that he didn't want anyone to think he and Lacey got married because she was pregnant. Jake recalls, “From the day I met her, there was no doubt in my mind I wanted to marry her, and we always knew we wanted a family.” Lacey says they really wanted to keep quiet, too, until they knew whether there was a boy or a girl on the way, adding that the baby news “was just something we wanted to keep to ourselves for a little while.” You can see the full story on People.com.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jul. 1, 2012
With July 4th this week, website "TasteofCountry.com" is asked country fans to choose their favorite song with "American" in the title. You can cast your vote at TasteOfCountry.com. They came up with --"All American Girl", Carrie Underwood --"American Child", Phil Vasser --"American Honey", Lady Antebellum --"American Honky-Tonk Bar Association", Garth Brooks --"American Made", Oak Ridge Boys --"American Saturday Night", Brad Paisley --"American Soldier", Toby Keith
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 29, 2012
The legal battle between Tim McGraw and Curb Records heated up yesterday. Curb is claiming they own the 20 songs Tim plans to release on an album under his new label Big Machine Records. In a statement, Curb officials say "Curb Records contends that Tim is still under contract because he has not provided his Fifth Option Period Album." While Big Machine Records has announced that it had signed Tim McGraw and would be releasing an album apparently from those “20 new recordings,” Curb Records believes, and has asked the Court to find, that Tim remains under contract and the “20 recordings” belong to Curb, as they were recorded during the term of Curb’s Recording Agreement.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 28, 2012
Keith Urban has been hard at work “Down Under” filming the Australian version of the hit show “The Voice.” While Keith has enjoyed his time on the show he’s ready to get back to the states to do what he does best – make music. In fact, Urban says he’s ”chomping at the bit to get back into writing and recording mode.” He talked about his new album in a special video to fans. Check out Keith’s special message to fans below…
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 27, 2012
Josh Turner may want to become a movie star. He is in the script reading stage right now. He says he likes the script but he hasn't signed on to do the movie. He didn't say what the movie was about, but hinted that he would love to do a movie about the Civil War. We'll keep you posted.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 26, 2012
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 21, 2012
Wynonna Judd is trying to stop the unfair treatment of Miracle Whip before it's too late! She has recorded a public service announcement. Wynonna is asking you to join Miracle Whip’s cause to end the bias against the “polarizing” sandwich spread and to silence the "I hate it, but oh, I've actually never tried it" crowd. She is challenging the world to"Keep An Open Mouth!” and to join her by adopting a bottle of Miracle Whip.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 21, 2012
Carrie Underwood says she refuses to read the reactions in the media about her comments last week in favor of same sex marriage. Carrie was quoted by a British newspaper as saying she believes everyone should have the right to marry the person they love and it wasn't her job to judge people. Carrie explained that she was asked the question in the last five minutes of an interview and answered it the best way she knew how. Carrie told The Associated Press that being a role-model is "scary because no matter what happens in your life, something you do, wear, say, sing, whatever - somebody somewhere is probably not going to like it too well,"
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 20, 2012
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 19, 2012
Kenny Chesney's "Welcome To The Fishbowl" album is now available. Wednesday night, Kenny will put on a free web concert. Tthe American Express Unstaged concert, will be webcast live from a beach in Wildwood, NJ beginning at 7:30pm CT on VEVO. Chesney says he is proud of this record because every song on it has been an evolution, "It feels good to be in a place in my career and in my life where I've got an open heart and where I've learned a lot as a human being. I want to take my music and my audience and dig a little deeper, and see if they'll come with me."
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 18, 2012
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 13, 2012
Brad Paisley's sons Huck and Jasper are growing up fast, and it won't be too long before dad Brad will have to start teaching the boys about the facts of life and how to pick the right girl to marry. He tells Redbook, "It'll determine your happiness, your fate -- so many things." So, how did Brad know his wife Kimberly was the right one for him? "With Kim I realized that if I ever let her go, not only could I never do any better,but I would always regret it," Brad says. "So, I had to marry her. I had no choice!"
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 13, 2012
Rascal Flatts has stumbled on a potential new lead singer. All of the guys agree that Gary LeVox’s daughter, Brittany, is like a young female version of him. “Brittany is the spitting image of him,” Jay says with a laugh. “She has the same sense of humor and she has got personality for days.” Joe Don clarifies, “Well, she’s a pretty version of Gary.” Gary says his daughter sings all the time and Jay jokes, “If she keeps singing we’re gonna hire her here in a couple years.” Rascal Flatts’ new single, “Come Wake Me Up,” is just beginning its climb up the charts.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 13, 2012
Jason Aldean had a little run in with the law yesterday. Apparently Jason was swimming in the ocean early Tuesday during the time that double red flags had been posted, meaning swimming was not allowed. Jason Tweeted, "Dear officer who gave me a ticket on the beach today for swimming in the water with double red flags.. Thanx for the warning Barney Fife!" Jason also tweeted. "I know he was doin his job, but im pretty sure i wouldnt drown in knee deep water. Gimme a break!" The cop decided to not only pick on Jason, but a young boy as well. The two ended up with a $100 ticket each. Jason admits the guy was doing his job but took it too far. There were other people swimming as well but they didn’t get a ticket.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 7, 2012
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 7, 2012
Taylor Swift sings about people being mean to her, now she is being called mean. Taylor has never revealed show she was talking about in the scathing song "Dear John," but John Mayer's pretty sure it was about him and he doesn't think that's cool. In a new Rolling Stone interview, Mayer called "Dear John" cheap songwriting and said it made him feel terrible -- and he didn't deserve it. Mayer says he did nothing to deserve the song and says Swift -- his former musical collaborator -- kicked him when he was down. Taylor has never confirmed that the pair dated and when asked pointedly refused to say that song was about Mayer. "Dear John" is on Taylor's Speak Now album.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jun. 7, 2012
As for the winners, the CMT Music Awards Wednesday (June 6) night were pretty predictable. No big surprises. Carrie Underwood won the coveted Video Of The Year for "Good Girl". She thanked the fans for voting. She dedicated the award to her aunt and her aunt's family, starting to say why but then stopped short, just saying that she knew her aunt was watching. Carrie was also a winner in the Collaborative Video of the Year category, for her duet with Brad Paisley set in the desert for the song "Remind Me." Male Video of the Year honors went to Luke Bryan for his sexy "I Don't Want This Night to End" video. He said he removed the bullets from his house before he let his wife watched the video. And, Miranda Lambert took home the Female Video of the Year belt buckle trophy for her poignant "Over You" video, inspired by the untimely death of husband Blake Shelton's brother.
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