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George Strait Gets a New Puppy
It seems George Strait has a new bunkmate on his tour bus. KNIX 102.5 in Phoenix reports that the king of country has adopted a new family member: a Golden Retriever puppy.
Taylor Swift to Get Jimmy Fallon Treatment in Post-Super Bowl ‘The Voice’ Spoof
Taylor Swift may not be performing at the Super Bowl, but she’ll be there in spirit. Jimmy Fallon revealed on the ‘Today‘ show this morning that he’ll be attempting a very live episode of ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ on Sunday night after the Super Bowl, and no one is safe from his comedic grasp. Fallon shared that he will run a spoof of ‘The Voice‘ during his show and that he will take on the l
Keith Urban Snags Two CMAA Awards
There’s no question that Keith Urban is one of the most famous Australian country singers, well, ever. Therefore, it’s no big surprise that he snagged not one, but two awards at a Country Music Association of Australia event on Saturday, adding to his huge collection of accolades.
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott Weds Chris Tyrrell
Lady Antebellum made a big reveal in a video announcement to their fans on Sunday: Hillary Scott and Chris Tyrrell are officially married! The couple wed on Saturday (Jan. 7) in New York. Now that’s what we call a surprise ceremony.
Lee Brice Gets Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend
Lee Brice is certainly starting 2012 out right — he’s engaged! The ‘Love Like Crazy’ singer stayed true to his hit single when he popped the question to his girlfriend, Sarah Reevely, on Monday, Jan. 2.
Brad Paisley Gives a New Name to 2012 Tour
Over the holidays, Brad Paisley realized that his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tour name, the Cowabunga! Tour, was a smidgen outdated. So, with the dawning of 2012, it was out with the old and in with the new! Paisley will embark on his freshly-named Virtual Reality World Tour on Jan. 12.
Pop Star Demi Lovato Trying Her Hand at Country Music
It seems that pop star Demi Lovato is considering going country. The ‘Skyscraper’ singer, who was perhaps best known for her roles in ‘Barney and Friends’ and Disney’s ‘Sonny With a Chance’ before taking on a music career, tweeted that she just wrote her first country song.
Lady Antebellum Show Their Christmas Spirit in Funny New Video
Lady Antebellum couldn’t let 2011 fade into 2012 without wishing their fans a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In their latest webisode, which wraps up the first leg of their Own the Night Tour, Hillary Scott gives viewers some insight into what, exactly, the boys do on the bus while they’re on the road — and it may surprise you.
Taylor Swift Releases New Song ‘Safe and Sound’ for ‘Hunger Games’ Soundtrack
Taylor Swift is gifting her fans with a special song release this holiday season. The 22-year-old pop-country icon tweeted a link to a new song, ‘Safe and Sound,’ late Thursday night. The track hails from the soundtrack to the ‘Hunger Games’ movie, which hits theaters in March.
John Rich Finds Irony in Scoring Six Drink Tickets on Southwest Flight
Just a few weeks ago, John Rich was kicked off of a Southwest flight home to Nashville for being too drunk. So you can imagine why he found it especially ironic that while boarding yet another Southwest flight early Tuesday morning, he received not one, but six free drink tickets.
Taylor Swift Rumored to Appear on Cover of Vogue’s February Issue
Though the year is still alive and kicking, rumors have already begun churning about hot happenings that may take place in 2012 — for instance, Taylor Swift‘s Vogue cover. According to talk around the web, the 22-year-old singer is said to be the face of the February issue.
Brad Paisley Working on New Album in 2012, Reflects on Tragedy That Scarred Him
Next year will be a big one for Brad Paisley. In a recent interview with USA Today, the CMT ‘Artists of the Year’ honoree revealed that in addition to his huge Camobunga! Tour, he’ll also be working on a new album. 2012 is slated to be a year of “intense creativity.”