Amanda Hensel
Taylor Swift Invites James Taylor, Selena Gomez to the Stage in New York
On Tuesday, Taylor Swift wrapped up the U.S. leg of her Speak Now Tour with a second showing at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, and as expected, she went out with a bang. The 21-year-old country-pop hitmaker invited two guests to the stage to help her close out the tour: her best friend Selena Gomez and the legendary James Taylor.
Sugarland Sued Over Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
Victims of the August 13 Indiana State Fair stage collapse are seeking justice. Forty-four survivors of the tragedy, as well as family members of those who died in the horrific accident, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against those associated with the production of the show — including Sugarland.
Chris Young Kicks Out Violent Concertgoer
Chris Young is a pretty easygoing kind of guy, most of the time — unless he catches a man beating up a woman. At his concert in Ruston, La. on Thursday night, the ‘Tomorrow’ hitmaker witnessed a male concertgoer shove a female concertgoer and he angrily decided to have him thrown out of the show.
Taylor Swift, ‘Last Kiss’ (From ‘Speak Now World Tour Live’) – Song Premiere
Taylor Swift‘s new ‘Speak Now World Tour Live’ set doesn’t hit stores until Monday, Nov. 21, but you can get a sample of what to expect right now with Taste of Country’s exclusive premiere of her live performance of ‘Last Kiss.’
Miranda Lambert Brings ‘Baggage Claim’ to ‘Ellen’
Miranda Lambert packed up her usual glitz and glam to head over to the ‘Ellen’ show today, where she delivered an especially entertaining version of her hit song ‘Baggage Claim’ for the live audience.
Taylor Swift Shares Cat Pictures
Taylor Swift‘s new cat, Meredith, is living the good life. At only a few weeks old, her cuddly pet has been pictured catnapping through private jet rides, romping around green rooms and purring in hotel suite beds without so much as one No. 1 single or even an award nomination under her tiny belt. Yeah, that little feline has it pretty good.
Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley Gives Wedding Music Advice to Hillary Scott
Charles Kelley will make sure his musical preferences are played at Hillary Scott’s wedding, whether she likes it or not. After the 2011 CMA Awards on Wednesday, CMT caught up with the Lady Antebellum trio to chat about their award wins — and more importantly, how Scott’s wedding planning adventure is going.
Carrie Underwood to Release 2012 Album
Carrie Underwood fans, rest assured. The ‘Before He Cheats’ singer has not let married bliss come in the way of her music career. Underwood promises that she will be touring like a “mad woman” and dropping a new album in 2012 (with a release date yet to be announced), the follow-up to 2009′s ‘Play On.’
Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban and Alan Jackson to Take the Stage at 2012 San Antonio Rodeo
Nashville’s hottest country stars will head south seeking warmer climate this winter. Lady Antebellum, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and more are lined up to play the 2012 San Antonio Rodeo, which kicks off on Feb. 9 down in the Lone Star State.
Blake Shelton Comments on Justin Bieber Baby Controversy
Justin Bieber‘s alleged baby has been a hot topic as of late. The same week that the 17-year-old pop singer dropped a charitable new holiday album, a young California woman came forward to claim that the ‘Baby’ singer is the father of her 3-month-old child — and that she’s slapping him with a paternity lawsuit. As expected, lots of people are making light of the claims, including country’s comedia
Lauren Alaina Loses 25 Pounds
A lot has changed since 16-year-old Lauren Alaina first entered the ‘American Idol‘ race in early 2011. Not only is she now a country music staple with a debut album and a chart-topping single, but she has since shed her small town Georgia lifestyle — and with it, 25 pounds.
Justin Bieber Teams Up With the Band Perry for New Song ‘Home This Christmas’
When you think of country stars, you certainly don’t think Justin Bieber. But Christmas is all about sharing and caring, and the 17-year-old pop hitmaker is sharing the spotlight with country trio the Band Perry on a new holiday track, ‘Home This Christmas.’