Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson have a lot in common, with gleaming Grammy hardware, thriving music careers and devoted significant others. They also have a deep friendship, and Shelton, who has the honors of singing on Clarkson's big wedding day, recalls how their relationship came to be.
When you catch a glimpse of Carrie Underwood on the red carpet with her husband, Nashville Predators hockey star Mike Fisher, it's easy to think that they are a celebrity couple who has it all. But, not so fast. Underwood recently dished that her husband is like most men -- meaning being romantic doesn't exactly come naturally to him.
Willie Nelson may be approaching his 80th birthday, but he's still a spitfire with a whole lot to say -- and he's not afraid to speak his mind, especially when it's a cause he believes in. Nelson recently opened up on his views of the Supreme Court's consideration of gay rights and same-sex marriage, and he was his usual 'Shotgun Willie' self.
When superstar Taylor Swift penned 'Tim McGraw' years ago, she probably had no idea that in the future, the icon would passionately discuss his deep admiration for her, even diving into how she changed country music in a very special way.
Montgomery Gentry are one of the most successful duos in country music history. Consisting of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, they landed a deal with Columbia Records and shot to fame with the 1999 release of their debut album 'Tattoos & Scars,' which went Platinum on the strength of hit singles like 'Hillbilly Shoes' and 'Lonely and Gone.'
Singer-songwriter Lee Brice is wearing several hats these days, including fiance, father, hitmaker of No. 1 singles, current tourmate of Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley, and upcoming tourmate of Brad Paisley. Believe it or not, he's ready to add one more hat to the pile, as he's going to play producer for new duo American Young.
With superstardom comes tabloid interest -- especially in your love life, which Hunter Hayes is learning the hard way. The singer, who is only recently settling into superfame, has been the subject of some interesting dating rumors over the past few months, which came as a surprise to him.
Last week, we reported that the oft-criticized Taylor Swift had an unlikely ally in feminist punk rocker Kathleen Hanna. But Swift has also earned respect from other people in different arms of the entertainment field. Like screenwriter and 'Nashville' creator Callie Khouri, 55, who said that she supports Swift's formula since it's brought the '22' singer as much success as it has criticism. And you can't argue with success. Let the haters hate.
When Keith Urban's 2013 headlining tour kicks off this summer, he will be spending lots of quality time on the road with country quartet Little Big Town. With all that traveling together, there may be a hit collaboration in the making...or at least, that's what the 'You Gonna Fly' singer hopes.
Country superstar Brad Paisley opens up on a whole host of interesting topics in this weekend's issue of Parade. If you want the details on a controversial 'Wheelhouse' song, and his thoughts on 'Nashville,' you're in for a real treat. You may be surprised at what's going on in his cowboy hat-covered head.
With five nominations for the 2013 ACMs -- including prestigious Entertainer of the Year -- a Grammy, a celebrity husband and four albums, Miranda Lambert has had many accomplishments since her days on 'Nashville Star.' But she wants more, and she's looking to the queen of country, Dolly Parton, as her metric for success.
You can't accuse Steel Magnolia singer Meghan Linsey of being a pessimist. Despite an incredibly rough patch over the last couple of years that included her partner/fiancee Joshua Scott Jones going to rehab, the duo losing their record deal and then ending their personal relationship, she refuses to discount the possibility of them recording together again.
