Megan Pacella
Sara Evans Shares Picture of Herself Without Makeup
Sara Evans is simply beautiful — and no, we’re not just referring to when she’s on the red carpet, looking smashing in a glitzy dress and perfect makeup. Recently, the singer took a chance and shared this picture of herself without a drop of foundation or mascara on her face.
Kelly Clarkson Covers Dixie Chicks’ ‘Wide Open Spaces’
Kelly Clarkson might have gotten her start in pop music, but she’s inching closer and closer to taking over country, too. Last weekend, Clarkson showed that she’s worth her weight in gold as a crossover artist when she put on a rendition of Dixie Chicks‘ ‘Wide Open Spaces’ during a performance in Murphy, CA.
Toby Keith Having Gallbladder Surgery
It’s hard to keep tough-as-nails Toby Keith down for more than a few days. The proof is in his bounce-back rate. This week, the ‘I Like Girls That Drink Beer’ hitmaker will undergo a minor outpatient procedure to have his gallbladder removed. And by Friday (August 3), he’ll resume his Live in Overdrive Tour in Detroit Lakes, Minn. If that’s not tough, then we don’t know what is!
Gloriana Perform ‘(Kissed You) Good Night’ on ‘Good Morning America’
Country stars have been taking ‘Good Morning America’ by storm lately. During the latest installment of the show on Monday (July 30), Gloriana took the stage to put on a rendition of their hit single ‘(Kissed You) Good Night’ for a national audience. Between Tom Gossin’s deep singing voice and flawless contributions by the rest of the group, the band’s early morning gig was a hit.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Celebrate Olympic Games in Style
If you’ve been watching the 2012 Olympic Games, you might have caught a glimpse of country star Keith Urban and his A-list actress wife Nicole Kidman. In addition to attending the opening ceremony, Urban and Kidman were special guests at a soiree held by Omega, the luxury Swiss watchmaker who is in charge of timing the London games.
LeAnn Rimes Cancels Shows to Undergo Painful Dental Surgery
Nothing is worse than intense mouth pain — but we imagine that a sore tooth is even more painful when you’re on stage singing your heart out. And it looks like LeAnn Rimes agrees with us! After facing a bout of bad luck, the ‘Give’ hitmaker had to cancel a series of shows while she suffered some major tooth pain and prepared for an eight-hour dental procedure.
Sara Evans Shares Sweet Family Photo
If this photo is any indication, Sara Evans‘ family is the picture of happiness. The popular country singer tweeted the shot of herself and her sports radio host hubby, Jay Barker, standing on the beach with their family of seven children.
Wynonna Judd Confirms Dates for 2012 Rockin’ Christmas Tour
Christmas is still months away, but Wynonna Judd is already decking the halls in her mind. The iconic country singer recently confirmed dates for her holiday-themed Wynonna’s Rockin’ Christmas Tour. Traveling alongside her band the Big Noise, Judd will blend her classic country hits with popular holiday songs to bring Christmas cheer to her fans this winter.
Lauren Alaina Shares Sassy New Photo Shoot Image
In just a year’s time, Lauren Alaina has transformed from an adorable ‘American Idol’ runner-up to a bombshell blonde country starlet right before our eyes. The ‘Georgia Peaches’ singer was a busy bee in photographer Russ Harrington’s studio this week, and thanks to Twitter, we were able to get a sneak peek at the singer’s sassy, more mature look.
Taylor Swift Still on the Lookout for Next Acting Job
Taylor Swift is by no means a one-trick pony. In addition to selling top albums and chart-busting songs, the 22-year-old country star has also successfully dipped her toe into the waters of acting. If Swift has her way, we could see more of her on the big screen soon.
Carrie Underwood to Debut ‘Blown Away’ Video on July 30
Ever since we saw the haunting trailer for Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ video, we’ve been dying to see the finished product. Luckily, we only have to wait a few more days to engulf ourselves in the full-length clip. On Monday (July 30), the video will make its online debut.
Toby Keith Allegedly Turns Down ‘American Idol’ Judge Role
The ‘American Idol’ rumor mill is turning again, and this time, Toby Keith is the person of interest. Word has it that in an upcoming cover story for Inland Empire Weekly, the ‘Beers Ago’ singer dishes that he was asked to sit in the judges’ panel for the upcoming ‘Idol’ season, but he turned them down.