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Scotty McCreery’s ‘The Trouble With Girls’ Snags USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards
The Band Perry came on stage at the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight before their performance to present the award for USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year. Before they announced the big winner, Neil Perry gave viewers a taste of his vocals when he sang the chorus of the Doors’ ‘Break on Through to the Other Side.’ Although all of the nominees have had a great year, one country singer stuck out
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood’s ‘Remind Me’ Wins 2012 CMT Music Award for Collaborative Video of the Year
When two of your favorite artists come together, the result is that the sum of their collaboration is greater than the individual parts. That’s what Jake Owen said when he took the stage with ‘Twilight’ star Kristen Greene to present the 2012 CMT Music Award for Best Collaborative Video of the Year.
Billy Ray Cyrus’ Daughter Miley Cyrus Engaged
Every since Billy Ray Cyrus had his heyday in country music in the 1990s, country fans have seen Miley Cyrus grow up right before their eyes. And now the pop princess about to take a major leap into adulthood: She’s getting married! The former Disney star-turned-singer Miley Cyrus is engaged, planning to tie the knot with Liam Hemsworth, her boyfriend of three years.
Lady Antebellum Perform Surprise Duet With Fan, Make Her Dreams Come True
For 15 years, Tricia Van Auken has been carrying the same sign to every concert she attends. It reads: “Can I Come Sing w/ You?” — and believe it or not, it has actually worked! Ten months ago, Jake Owen invited Van Auken on stage during a performance at the New York State Fair. Then on Sunday night (June 3), Van Auken’s lucky sign worked again, when Lady Antebellum called her up to sing with them
Indiana State Fair Case Involving Sugarland Not Going to Trial Until 2014
This summer, plenty of country music fans will both remember and mourn the Indiana State Fair tragedy. In August of 2011, the fair stage collapsed before a Sugarland performance, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. Since the accident, Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles have been wrapped up in depositions and legal proceedings for a trial that will determine who is responsibl
2012 CMT Music Awards Presenters Include Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean + More
The countdown to the 2012 CMT Music Awards is on! This Wednesday night (June 6), country music fanatics will get to see country’s top performers take the stage at the awards show. Plus, fans will also catch a glimpse of their favorite artists presenting awards to this year’s winners.
Lady Antebellum Announce Final Leg of Own the Night 2012 World Tour
Unfortunately, the saying “all good things comes to an end” does include Lady Antebellum‘s wildly popular headlining Own the Night 2012 World Tour. The award-winning trio has announced the dates for the final leg of the tour, which wraps in Australia this October.
New ‘You Are’ Video Takes Fans Behind the Scenes With Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton
If you’ve ever visited Blake Shelton‘s official Twitter account, you know just how funny the ‘Hillbilly Bone’ country superstar can be. Although Lionel Richie was aware of the singer’s reputation, the music legend admits he was surprised at Shelton’s knack for telling a good joke as they were recording ‘You Are’ for Richie’s country duets project, ‘Tuskegee.’
Library of Congress Adds Dolly Parton’s ‘Coat of Many Colors’ to National Recording Registry
Every year, the Library of Congress adds an exclusive group of 25 songs to its National Recording Registry. Based on cultural significance in the preservation of iconic songs in history, the Library of Congress has chosen Dolly Parton‘s ‘Coat of Many Colors’ as one of this year’s honorees, giving the iconic singer-songwriter one more accolade in her already impressive collection of nods and awards
Craig Morgan to Make Cameo on ‘Rizzoli & Isles’
If you’ve watched Craig Morgan‘s video for ‘This Ole Boy,’ you’ve witnessed the undeniable chemistry between the country superstar and his on-screen love interest, actress Angie Harmon. Morgan and the beautiful brunette are uniting once again, this time in Harmon’s familiar territory when the singer guest-stars in an episode of ‘Rizzoli & Isles,’ the actresses’ popular TNT network drama.
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Luke Bryan Plans to Headline a Tour in 2013
We’re sure that Luke Bryan is having a blast opening for Jason Aldean‘s My Kinda Party Tour this summer, but fans who are craving more live Luke Bryan will get their wish in 2013. The ‘Drunk on You’ singer is planning to headline his own tour next year.
Chely Wright Feels Shut Out of Country Music, Looks for Support From a Star Who Is a ‘Big Deal’
It hasn’t been an easy road for country star Chely Wright, who admitted to the public two years ago that she is a lesbian. Since that time, Wright has felt shut out of the industry. Even though no country stars have directly insulted the ‘Single White Female’ singer, she feels that after she came out she was greeted with a steely silence.