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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 30, 2011
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles loves Christmas and is thrilled to be asked to host a “CMA Country Christmas” special this holiday season on ABC. She’ll have to get in the mood a little early because it will be taped in front of a live audience on Thursday, November 10th at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. That is the day after the CMA Awards are handed out. No performers or airdate have been announced.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 26, 2011
Celebrity Apprentice' winner John Rich is putting his first house up for sale, and he has tweeted a video of the house called "Who wants to be my neighbor?" John goes into the now empty home for a personal plea: "This is a very special place to be and I hope that somebody who really loves country music buys it and becomes my neighbor." John moved down the street into a bigger place just a stone's throw away, but he promises to be a very friendly neighbor if you buy this house for $580,000. "I'll personally come over with a big ol' bottle of champagne and I'll pour you the first glass," he says in the video. Now that's neighborly! Watch John’s sales pitch below:
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 24, 2011
Miranda Lambert was up late the other night and on Twitter. She took some time to answer fan questions, and revealed that she loves the tv show "Toddlers and Tiaras", has read the book "Help", would like to do a duet with Beyonce', would like to get an Alpaca and likes going barefoot when she is at home.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 22, 2011
They look kind of like Ken and Barbie in real life, so now Mattel has decided to turn Faith Hill and Tim McGraw into true dolls this September. The pair of new Barbies — known as the Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Doll Gift Set — will sell for $69.99 at BarbieCollector.com. Tim and Faith themselves were rather involved in the design process, sending photos of every detail of the outfits the dolls are wearing. The designer says she received detailed photos of Tim’s complete suit, piece-by-piece; and Faith’s dress, make-up, and clear shots of her hair preference.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 22, 2011
Jason Aldean says you won't see his daughters at his concerts anytime soon. Their dad's fame and all of the attention he gets is relatively new to them and it can be a bit intimidating, says Jason. At last year's CMA Music Festival when Jason and his family arrived the fan frenzy spooked his daughters. "As soon as we pulled up in the parking lot, people started coming from everywhere, crowding around our car and trying to get autographs," says Jason. It's exciting for them but it's also a little scary." To minimize the stress on his daughters, Jason says they generally only accompany him when he's in or near Nashville, so he can get them home quickly if needed.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 19, 2011
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 18, 2011
Luke Bryan has the #1 album on the country charts. Tailgates & tanlines debuts at the top of Billboard’s Country Album chart and is #2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart this week. Only Brad Paisley's This Is Country Music sold more copies in it's debut week than Luke's new cd. That's BIG!! Luke likes the title "Tailgates and Tanlines" because it sounds fun, "“You kind of associate a fun time with everything around those two words and that phrase. They’re words and phrases that are used throughout the album, and it just sounds like a good movie to me. If you’re in the theater and see a preview and you see a cool title, I think that’s what that title does.”
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 16, 2011
The stage tragedy in Indiana has hit the members of Sugarland very hard. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, posted a letter to “Fans, Family and Friends,” that says in part: “We have taken a couple of days to try and even begin to emotionally process the magnitude and gravity of the tragedy in Indiana on Saturday.” Sugarland is planning a memorial but is giving space to the families of the victims first and “asking God to offer them peace and healing.” The letter says the duo will resume their tour this weekend in New Mexico. The band first has to replace all of their instruments and equipment. The Incredible Machine Tour set will not be replaced however. It was completely destroyed when the stage collapsed. Read the entire letter here,
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 15, 2011
Jennifer Nettles Of Sugarland says she watched the video of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse "in horror." Jennifer told AP that she was "so moved" by the "heroism" of the fans and rescuers who went in to try to free people trapped under the staging. Jason Owen, Sugarland's manager, says the group was in the prayer circle they form just before taking the stage for every concert, when the wind gust came through. Due to the concert tragedy in Indianapolis Saturday night Sugarland was unable to perform their show Sunday, August 14, at the Iowa State Fair. Aside from coping with the magnitude of the accident, the ongoing investigation prevents the band from getting what may remain of their stage equipment.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 14, 2011
Video has surfaced of the deadly collapse of the stage at the Indiana State Fair Grandstand, just minutes before Sugarland was to take the stage. Five persons have confirmed to have been killed with dozens more injured.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 12, 2011
Martina McBride plans to release her new album called Eleven on October 11th. There are eleven songs on the album, hence the title. And Martina wrote six of them. "This is such an amazing time in my life and my career,” says McBride. “I feel like I’ve been given the support and power to go into the studio and write and create an album that pushes the boundaries of what people expect of me, while still being true to myself. I can’t wait for October 11th so that I can finally share this new music with my fans!” For more on Martina, please visit martinamcbride.com
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 10, 2011
CMT has named Alan Jackson the top man in country music. Alan earned the top spot after fans voted to rank the men of country music for a new special, What's Your 20? 20 Greatest Men, 20 Years, which debuted Wednesday (Aug. 10) on CMT. George Strait placed second on the list, just ahead of Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban. Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Garth Brooks round out the Top 10. Read more here
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 10, 2011
Trace Lawrence and a concert promoter were both charged with disorderly conduct on Saturday after getting into a fight at the Smokin' Country Concert in Bloomville, Ohio. about 60 miles southeast of Toledo. The promoter, Elmer Cole Jr., was upset with Tracy for not moving his tour bus to, wherever . . . words were exchanged and, naturally, punches were thrown. It was over by the time the cops arrived, and both men were treated at a local hospital. Tracy will see Mr. Cole again because they were both served a summons to appear in court. No word when that will go down.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 9, 2011
Luke Bryan's new cd "Tailgates and Tanlines" comes out today. Luke says he is excited to have fans listen to what he has been working on for the past two years. Click here to listen to the entire album. Luke will be on with Jimmy Kimmel Tuesday night to plug the new cd.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 7, 2011
Trace Adkins says he knows how to stimulate the economy. He says, "I think the best way to stimulate the economy is for somebody to go out and buy my CD because I'm gonna take that money and give it to....Dillard's." Trace Adkins shops at Dillards? "I don't go to Dillard's, but everybody, every woman in my life does. If that money comes to me it's gonna go directly back into the economy either at Dillard's or Saks or somewhere like that. You know, I'm just trying to do my part." “I’m Proud To Be Here” Trace’s latest CD came out on Tuesday amidst all of the news about the debt ceiling vote.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 4, 2011
The photographer who is charging that Keith Urban swore at him and punched and kicked his car says he's not after the country star's money. Willem Pietersen tells E! News he has no plans on filing a civil suit against Keith. Pietersen goes on to say that he made the situation public to let everyone know he "did nothing wrong." Pietersen took a photo of Urban and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, as they left a Nashville restaurant on July 27th. To prove the incident took place, Pietersen says he took a photo of the singer's shoe print on his door. Nashville police are looking into the complaint, which is filed under "intimidation." No charges have been filed.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 4, 2011
George Strait is releasing his 39th studio album, Here For A Good Time, on September 6th. The title track “Here For A Good Time,” was written by George with his son Bubba Strait and songwriter Dean Dillon. George talks about the process here. This is George’s 89th career single and his second highest debut in his career on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Starting today, GeorgeStrait.com is offering an exclusive album pre-order package that includes the full length Here For A Good Time CD, a limited edition T-Shirt, poster and instant download the single “Here For A Good Time” as well as a sweepstakes to enter for a chance to see George Strait on tour in 2012.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 3, 2011
The new number one country song this week is Knee Deep from Zac Brown Band with the assistance of Jimmy Buffett. Climbing to #2, is Lady Antebellum with ‘Just a Kiss’, and dropping to #3 is Jason Aldean with ‘Dirt Road Anthem.’ Chris Young sits at #4 this week with ‘Tomorrow’, while Dierks Bentley‘s ‘Am I the Only One’ remains in place at #5. No change also for Luke Bryan whose ‘Country Girl’ holds the #6 spot again.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Aug. 2, 2011
Keith Urban reportedly lost his temper with paparazzi as he and wife Nicole were leaving a restaurant in Nashville. Photographer Williem Pieterson alleges that the couple got into their vehicle, pulled up to his vehicle in the wrong lane and Keith began to yell at him. Then, according to a report from the Metro Nashville Police Department says “Pieterson alleges that Urban got out and banged on Pieterson’s car with his fist and kicked the rear passenger door." Police say they viewed the photorapher's door and did not observe any damage. The photographer filed charges for "intimidation" and police say they are conducting an investigation to sort out the details.
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By Kellie Michaels CREATED Jul. 31, 2011
Trace Adkins is worried about the debt crisis, but not for the reason you might think. His latest album, 'Proud to Be Here,' will be released on Tuesday, August 2nd. If a plan isn't worked out by then, he may lose his scheduled TV slots to plug the CD!" I'm out there trying to sell my album and it's never mind that, we're going down the toilet!," Trace laments. "And we're supposed to be on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' and 'FOX and Friends' and I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't want to talk to me, I understand."
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