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Tim McGraw, Dixie Chicks’ Calgary Stampede Shows Canceled Due to Flood Damage
Mother nature strikes again. Tim McGraw and the Dixie Chicks were set to perform separate headlining sets at the annual Calgary Stampede, with their shows scheduled between July 10 and 13. The concerts were booked to take place at the Calgary Saddledome, but due to the floods that damaged the venue last month, the shows have been canceled.
Elton John Trashes ‘The Voice’ for Being ‘About Watching the Judges’
Elton John has fighting words for a few reality TV folks. The famed singer has trashed both the U.S. and U.K. versions of 'The Voice,' claiming that the show is flawed because it centers too much on the judges and not enough on the contestants and winners.
Taylor Swift and Red Tourmates Celebrate July 4 in Style
Taylor Swift and her tourmates on the super successful Red Tour enjoyed a rare day off, celebrating Independence Day in colorful style. Swift posted tons of photos of the July 4 celebrations on her personal website, so fans could see how she and the people she works with were able to make the most of their time together while offstage.
Danielle Bradbery Announces Debut Single ‘The Heart of Dixie’
Danielle Bradbery is wasting no time moving forward and capitalizing on winning Season 4 of 'The Voice.' The singer, a newly minted Big Machine Label Group artist, is readying the release of her debut single, 'The Heart of Dixie,' which will land at digital retailers on July 16.
Songwriter Johnny MacRae Dead at 84
Johnny MacRae, who penned several hit country songs that you know and love, such as Conway Twitty's No. 1 track 'I'd Just Love to Lay You Down' and Reba McEntire's '(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven,' as well as Doug Stone's 'I'd Be Better Off (In a Pine Box),' died on Wednesday, July 3.
Trace Adkins Offers Free Download of New Song ‘Take It From Me’
America celebrated its 237th birthday on Thursday, July 4. To keep the party and celebration going, Trace Adkins recorded a live rendition of the new song 'Take It From Me' at his St. Louis show on the Fourth. The rough and tumble country superstar decided to generously share it with fans and to offer it as a free download after the fact.
Scotty McCreery Brings ‘See You Tonight’ to ‘A Capitol 4th’
Scotty McCreery is as American as apple pie and cheeseburgers. He did, after all, win Season 10 of 'American Idol.'
Luke Bryan Misses His Past Fourth of July Traditions
America is celebrating its 237th birthday Thursday (July 4), a holiday rich with tradition. One person missing his family's Fourth of July celebrations, rites and rituals is Luke Bryan.
Hillary Scott Is Toying Around in Preparation for Motherhood
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott is beyond the home stretch of her pregnancy. She is due to welcome her daughter this month, and she is spending the last few days of the gestational period practicing.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Home Trust Being Sued by Neighbors
Neighborly disputes are often common, but country couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are dealing with a major dispute related to not them, but their home. Apparently, the trust that owns the couple's $12 million Nashville living quarters is being sued by neighbors who claim their abode is being damaged due to negligent action on behalf of the trust.
New Taylor by Taylor Swift Perfume Commercial Finds Singer Inviting Summer
Taylor Swift has released her third perfume, Taylor by Taylor Swift, which is currently available at Ulta locations. Need some incentive to mosey on over to the beauty retailer to take a whiff of the first scent she named after herself, as opposed to one of her songs? Then watch the accompanying commercial.
Dierks Bentley Shares Menu From His Brand New Scottsdale Bar, Whiskey Row
Dierks Bentley has a lot going on right now. With his third child –and first son, who the proud papa joked would be named after Luke Bryan—on the way, the singer is also in the home stretch stage of opening a bar in his native Scottsdale, Ariz. next week. He shared a photo of the menu for the state-of-the-art establishment, dubbed Whiskey Row.