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Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Joins Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie as Stars of New Reality Series ‘Duets’
Three artists with ties to country music will be amongst the four celebrities to star on ‘Duets,’ a new ABC series that pairs amateurs with well-known singers. Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will join Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke on the competition show this summer.
Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean + More to Perform at 2012 ACM Awards
Seven of country music’s hottest acts will perform at the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 1 in Las Vegas. In addition to Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith will take the stage.
Eli Young Band vs. Pat Green – Texas Red Dirt Rumble
Congratulations to Eli Young Band! The Texas foursome stopped Cody Canada and the Departed‘s winning streak in the Taste of Country Texas Red Dirt Rumble. ‘Even if It Breaks Your Heart’ will move on to face a new challenger this week, a song from another Texan with major label experience.
Frankie Ballard Meets His Biggest Fan
Country newcomer Frankie Ballard was looking for his biggest fan, and with a little help from Taste of Country, he found her in his home state. The Michigan-born country singer brought 10-year-old Nikki on stage with him during a show in Grand Rapids, Mich. last month.
Jerrod Niemann Says Lee Brice Saved Him From Bus Fire Explosion
It makes sense that Lee Brice would be the first one to recognize a burning bus. After all, he watched his own go up in flames last month. Last night, Jerrod Niemann‘s bus caught fire, and he says it was the ‘Woman Like You’ singer who got his attention and made sure everyone was off the bus before an explosion that would have ripped through the cabin.
Randy Houser and Wife Welcome Baby West Yantz Houser
Congratulations to country singer Randy Houser and his wife Jessa Lee Yantz. The couple had their first child on Tuesday. As previously reported, Houser was at the hospital tweeting into the early morning before his wife gave birth.
Carrie Underwood Reveals Title and Cover Art of New Album
Carrie Underwood is known to have two of the best legs in the business, and she’s decided to show them off on the cover of her upcoming album. ‘Blown Away’ — Underwood’s fourth studio album — will be in stores May 1.
Eli Young Band Square Off Against Eli Young for Naming Rights
The Eli Young Band guys have often had to explain that there is no Eli Young in their band, their name is just a combination of two people’s last names — singer Mike Eli and guitarist James Young. When faced with a pizza delivery man who shared the moniker Eli Young, however, that justification didn’t hold up. In this funny new video, the foursome race the real Mr. Eli Young for naming rights.
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Trace Adkins Tweets Picture of Bare Butt Before Surgery
Trace Adkins has taken control of his Twitter page and given fans — well, female fans — a treat with a picture of his barely-covered backside before he laid down to have some kidney stones removed. “@ Vanderbilt having kidney stones busted. No big deal,” Adkins posted with a barely suitable for work photo late Tuesday morning.
Craig Morgan Worries That a Little-Known Holiday Could Hurt ‘This Ole Boy’ Album Sales
Releasing an album is a major undertaking, so you’d think someone would take a look at a calendar to be sure there isn’t anything strange standing in the way of an artist and a great first week of sales. Craig Morgan appears to be worried that ‘World Sleeping Day’ could hurt today’s (Feb. 28) release of ‘This Ole Boy.’
Scotty McCreery Pranks Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley has just one weekend to seek retaliation on Scotty McCreery. The younger singer pranked Paisley during his song ‘Celebrity’ on Saturday night in Springfield, Mo. Their run of dates together ends next Saturday in Lexington, Ky.
Carrie Underwood Joins Twitter
She was seemingly country music’s final holdout, but with the release of her new song ‘Good Girl’ Carrie Underwood has decided to join Twitter. The singer signed on just before 12PM ET on Friday, and within an hour was following 18 people and had over 10,000 followers.