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Miranda Lambert Admits She Carries a Weapon for Protection
Miranda Lambert is one bada– broad (we mean that lovingly) that you do not want to cross. Why? Because much like the protagonist of her smash ‘Gunpowder and Lead,’ she carries a weapon. It may not be a shotgun, as the lyrics proclaim, but make no mistake — Lambert is armed. The reason she guns up? She was the recipient of a death threat and needs to protect herself, which she does by taking matter
Toby Keith to Co-Host the 2012 CMT Music Awards Alongside Kristen Bell
Toss back those red solo cups, as Toby Keith has signed on to host the 2012 CMT Music Awards, which will air Wednesday, June 6 at 8PM ET on CMT and at CMT.com. The country superstar will be joined by actress Kristen Bell, who will co-host alongside him. We’re beyond excited to see how well Keith and Bell play off one another.
Carrie Underwood to Appear on ‘Dateline’ Anniversary Special Tonight
Carrie Underwood is dominating the landscape right now, especially in the mainstream media. The ‘Blown Away’ singer, whose new album of the same name topped the Billboard chart for two weeks in a row, will be featured in the forthcoming 20th anniversary ‘Dateline’ special, which airs tonight (May 22) at 10PM ET on NBC. Make a note of it!
Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum + More Nominated for 2012 Teen Choice Awards
Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton. All three country acts have been nominated for 2012 Teen Choice Awards outside of their genre. Swift was nominated in the Choice Female Artist category, where she is up against pop divas like Adele, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Rihanna. Lady A received a nod in the Choice Music Group category, where they will do ba
Taylor Swift Drops New Line of Mother’s Day Cards
Taylor Swift is known for her confessional songs regarding her romantic relationships, but she is also able to celebrate other interpersonal connections through a different artform. The singer has released a new line of Mother’s Day cards via American Greetings, which feature her imagery of her tunes, like ‘Stay Beautiful’ and ‘The Best Day,’ the latter of which she penned for her own mom, Andrea.
Jewel to Play June Carter Cash in Biopic
New mom is not the only role Jewel is tackling this year. The singer will be playing country music icon June Carter Cash, the wife of Johnny Cash, in a forthcoming Lifetime biopic about the late ‘Jukebox Blues’ songstress.
Carrie Underwood Performs ‘Blown Away’ on ‘American Idol’
Carrie Underwood was the winner of ‘American Idol‘ Season 4, but she has progressed into a full-blown, legitimate country superstar in the years since she nabbed that crown. It’s pretty much a footnote of her career at this point. But that didn’t stop the ‘Good Girl’ from returning to her former stomping grounds to perform, especially since her new album ‘Blown Away’ dropped earlier this week.
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Lady Antebellum Perform ‘Dancing Away With My Heart’ on ‘The View’
Power trio Lady Antebellum commandeered ‘The View’ stage yesterday morning (May 1), performing their moving ballad ‘Dancing Away With My Heart’ from their ‘Own the Night’ album. The daily gabfest’s stage was billowing with clouds of white and purple smoke at Lady A’s feet for the entire performance. It was a dramatic effect, but it was almost enough for us to wonder if they needed a fire extinguis
Kix Brooks ‘New to This Town’ Video Sees Things in Reverse
Kix Brooks isn’t the new guy in the video for his Joe Walsh-assisted song ‘New to This Town.’ He’s more like the narrator who witnesses everything and follows the action. The clip also features Brooks as a character in the middle of the plot scenes, singing his song while events unfold around him. Then, things occur in reverse. Sadly, we don’t get do-overs in life nor are we able to undo things on
Steel Magnolia Schedule 2012 Tour Dates, End Break-Up Speculation for Good
It’s been a tumultuous couple of months for Steel Magnolia. First, Joshua Scott Jones headed to rehab. Then, it was rumored that he and partner Meghan Linsey had broken up both as a couple and as a group. The duo was also dropped by its label, Big Machine. Jones recently confirmed that he and Linsey were indeed professionally entwined without commenting on their personal relationship, and now, the
Need Motivation to Get Fit? Let Your Friends Nag You
If you have trouble sticking to a workout routine or a diet, having your loved ones nag you to get fit may actually be the first step in whipping yourself into shape .
Kenny Chesney, The Band Perry + More Set for ‘TODAY’ Show Summer Concert Series
Country music will be well-represented this summer for the ‘TODAY’ show summer concert series, which always boasts a lineup to look forward to. The Band Perry will hit the stage on June 1, while Kenny Chesney will perform on June 22. Zac Brown Band will appear on July 13, right smack dab in the middle of the summer swelter. So you can start these particular days with a little dose of country befor