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Darius Rucker Taps Sheryl Crow for Christmas Album
It's an early Christmas present for country music fans! Darius Rucker is preparing a Christmas album, and that's not all the news -- he has a very special country guest on the record.
‘Rose Garden’ Hitmaker Lynn Anderson Arrested for DUI
Country singer Lynn Anderson -- best known for Grammy-winning hit 'Rose Garden' -- was arrested Thursday night (Sept. 11) and charged with a DUI.
Miranda Lambert Dishes What Kenny Chesney Taught Her About Touring
Touring for months on end can get tiring for anyone, even the world's biggest superstars, but Kenny Chesney helped fellow country singer Miranda Lambert learn an important lesson in touring and spirit -- and it's one she still follows to this day.
Vince Gill Named 2014 BMI Icon
BMI has named Vince Gill the 2014 BMI Icon. The country star will be honored at the upcoming 62nd annual BMI Country Awards on Tuesday, Nov. 4, which celebrate songwriters and publishers of this year's greatest country hits.
Randy Travis’ Name Removed From Hometown Welcome Signs
For years, Randy Travis' name has adorned the two welcome signs in his hometown, Marshville, N.C., but recently, those signs have been removed and replaced some that don't say 'Home of Randy Travis.'
Taylor Swift Admits Scott Borchetta Begged Her to Put Country Songs on ‘1989’
With the impending release of Taylor Swift's new record '1989,' there has been much talk about the hitmaker's official transition from country to pop. Swift admits that she's happy with the direction she's taken ... even if it means a full dive into a new genre, much to her label head's dismay.
Garth Brooks Takes a Spill on Stage, Makes It Look Pretty Smooth [Watch]
Garth Brooks may need a wheelchair after all for his 2014 World Tour. The singer took a spill onstage on Friday (Sept. 5) in Chicago, and although he made it look pretty smooth, he was probably hurting after the show.
Taylor Swift Releases Second ‘Shake It Off’ Outtakes Video Featuring Ballerinas
Sick of Taylor Swift's uber-catchy and danceable 'Shake It Off' yet? We aren't either.
Jake Owen Not Just the ‘F-ing Beach Bum,’ Wants to Win Awards, Too
Jake Owen has had his share of surf and sun, laid-back, beach-driven hits. But he doesn't just want to be known, in his words, as the f---ing beach bum.
Blake Shelton Tells Ellen DeGeneres if He and Miranda Lambert Will Reproduce Soon
If anyone can get a secret out of a celebrity, it's Ellen DeGeneres. The comedienne and talk show host has a sly way of getting people to talk, so when Blake Shelton was asked if he and Miranda Lambert would be reproducing soon, he answered.
Dierks Bentley Gives Guitar to Little Boy in Adorable Concert Moment [Watch]
To say Dierks Bentley has a generous heart is an understatement. After all, there aren't many country stars who would hand a guitar over to a 6-year-old kid during a live concert ... but Bentley did just that.
Jason Aldean’s ‘Burnin’ It Down’ Music Video Turns Up the Heat
Jason Aldean's 'Burnin' It Down' video will certainly steam up a few computer screens. A few key words to tempt you? Bathtub, candles and a gorgeous lady.
Blake Shelton on New Album: ‘I Gotta Get Back to Singing About Getting Drunk’
When Blake Shelton's new album drops at the end of September, fans should expect to get a little blast from the past. The star will be revisiting some of the old Shelton fans know and love, which involves, as he puts it, "singing about getting drunk."
Taylor Swift Reveals Outtakes From ‘Shake It Off,’ Gives Her Take on Fitting In [Watch]
Taylor Swift may be one of the biggest superstars in the country ... world ... okay, universe, but even she doesn't always feel like she fits in -- and according to her, that should be the least of anyone's worries. In this hilarious outtakes clip from her sensational 'Shake It Off' music video, Swift gives fans an inside look at the production and her take on feeling cool.
Taylor Swift Gives Fan Birthday Money for Chipotle … a Lot of Chipotle
Taylor Swift has the heart of a giver, as evidenced by her charitable acts as of late. When a big fan spotted the star in New York City's Central Park, she didn't just get a photo with the 'Red' singer -- she also got some birthday money from Swift.
Sammy Kershaw on Country Music: ‘It’s the Only Genre That Hates Itself’
With pop-country, bro-country and hick-hop becoming more prominent in country music -- and artists like Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean and Big Smo at the forefront -- a more traditional country sound seems to be taking a backseat. Sammy Kershaw laments, giving his thoughts on the matter, and he isn't holding back.