The 2013 ACMs just wouldn't be complete without performances from the hottest names in country music, and the Academy of Country Music has just announced new additions to the exciting performance lineup, including Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift.
Ever since singing competition reality shows became en vogue, radio play has been dotted with hits that came straight from shows like 'American Idol.' In fact, a lot of big-name stars -- including Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson -- came straight from the 'Idol' stage. Recently, Billboard magazine conducted a special survey of the Top 100 'American Idol' hits, and country music was well represented, to say the least.
Carrie Underwood's mega successful career is obviously a byproduct of winning Season 4 of 'American Idol.' While the 'Two Black Cadillacs' singer could have a fleet of private jets at her disposal at this point in her career, such was not the case when she first won the show. She was offered access to a private jet -for free!- but she nixed it for practical reasons.
The ACM Party for a Cause is giving lots of bands a reason to head to Vegas, and it's not for the slot machines or Cirque du Soleil. As several fan-favorite country bands get ready for the Outnumber Hunger Live! concert, the Band Perry speaks out on the importance of raising awareness on hunger in America.
Tim McGaw's 'Superstar Summer Night' is shaping up to be one star-studded event, thanks to a continually evolving lineup. New additions to the already all-star lineup include Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Lady Antebellum. But it's not just country acts that are going to rock out with McGraw. Pitbull, the Cuban pop star known for his addictive Latin dance jams and 'hip-pop' tracks, is also newly slated to perform.
Five-time Grammy winner Wynonna Judd may remember 2013 as being her best year yet with many exciting ventures underway, including a magazine cover feature, new single, new album, new documentary, and 'Dancing With the Stars' debut. With all of this terrific publicity, the country music singer may feel that 'No One Else On Earth' is more thrilled about this year than her.
There's no better way to prepare for the return of the popular television show 'Breaking Bad' than by watching a hilarious parody of Taylor Swift's 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' Of course, instead of the girl-power anthem the song was originally meant to be, a few jokesters from Teddie Films turned it into a song about... er... inappropriate activities.
The country music party of the year just got a little more star-studded with the announcement of additional ACM Awards performers. With some of the biggest names in country music have already been announced for this highly-anticipated event, Hunter Hayes, Dierks Bentley, and Brantley Gilbert are the icing on the cake.
As he makes the rounds to promote his 'Spring Break...Here to Party' record, Luke Bryan paid a visit to 'Chelsea Lately' to have a little one-on-one chat with the acid-tongued host. Turns out they talked quite a bit about his ACM Awards co-host Blake Shelton's drinking habits, but the funniest part of this clip is when Sarah Colonna, a 'Chelsea' staffer, showed up, clearly crushing on the country cutie. That's when Bryan gets his flirt on.
'The Voice' judges Blake Shelton and Adam Levine talk tough, and had planned on hazing the two new judges Usher and Shakira, but they decided against it. Turns out they just didn't have the heart to go through with it.
If you combine the stars of A&E masterpiece 'Duck Dynasty' and a current country music single, do you know what you'll find? Darius Rucker's forthcoming 'Wagon Wheel' video, which will feature the duck call masters.
