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Jennifer Nettles Opens Up About Her Blue-Eyed, 'Super Sweet' Baby

Christina Vinson — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:39:40 +0000

Jennifer Nettles, half of the superstar country duo Sugarland, recently unveiled the first public photo of her 5-month-old son, Mangus Hamilton, much to the delight of her fans. Now, she has opened up about her happy, blue-eyed baby and how her venture into motherhood is going.

Sugarland Singer Jennifer Nettles Recording a Solo Album

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:37:45 +0000

Sugarland went on hiatus last year so singer Jennifer Nettles could get ready for the birth of her son, and now she's back to work -- but not with her partner, Kristian Bush. Nettles has revealed that she is currently working on her first solo album.

Shania Twain, Jennifer Nettles + More to Present at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Christina Vinson — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:05:27 +0000

Vegas will once again be going country, but this time it's for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The superstar-filled event will be bursting at the seams with country artists this year -- it's just been announced that Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, Shania Twain and others will present awards during the event.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Shares First Photo of Newborn Son Magnus

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:30:39 +0000

Sunday was the first Mother's Day for Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles. She celebrated the holiday with another big first -- she debuted her son Magnus Hamilton Miller, born Dec. 6, 2012.

Kristian Bush Not Sure When Sugarland Will Pick Back Up

Christina Vinson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:31:48 +0000

As Sugarland takes a step back from music to give spunky Jennifer Nettles time to adjust to the demands of motherhood, everyone's wondering if the duo has plans of going their separate ways. Kristian Bush opened up on the details on their decision process, including what's next for the fan-favorite duo.

Taste of Country March Bandness 2013 Begins

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:03:33 +0000

The battle for the best team in American begins today, not next week. Taste of Country's March Bandness is a fan-voted search for the best country band of all time. Sixteen groups from five decades of country music will square off two at a time in this bracket-style tournament. It's a battle of legends versus modern superstars, outlaws versus pop-country herores and trios versus quartets, quintets or more-tets.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Family Make the Move to Nashville

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:41:18 +0000

Georgia girl Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland has made some major life changes in the past few months. She and husband Justin Miller welcomed their first child, son Magnus Hamilton, on Dec. 6, 2012. They also decided to move their nest from Atlanta to Nashville, purchasing a farm in the area!

Jennifer Nettles Opens a Breastaurant, Approaches Motherhood With Humor

Billy Dukes — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:17:14 +0000

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland gave birth to Magnus Hamilton Miller on Dec. 6, but fans haven't seen or heard from her or the one-month-old much since. Recently, the singer has begun sharing some of the more intimate ideas she's come up with since giving birth to her son, including a t-shirt idea that nursing moms will appreciate.

Sugarland's Kristian Bush Co-Writes Boys Like Girls Song, Plans Euro Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:00:39 +0000

While Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles tends to her newborn son -- first child Magnus Hamilton Miller -- her duet partner Kristian Bush continues to explore other sides of his sonic personality and remains increasingly busy.

Jennifer Nettles Delivers Baby Boy

Billy Dukes — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:55:54 +0000

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland gave birth to a baby boy on Thursday (Dec. 6). The singer and her husband, Justin Miller, announced the arrival of Magnus Hamilton Miller in a statement to the media on Friday morning. The couple have been married for one year, and this is the first baby for both of them.

'Pretty Little Liars' Star Lucy Hale Ready for Her Country Music Debut

Megan Pacella — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:00:14 +0000

Earlier this year, news surfaced that ‘Pretty Little Liars’ star Lucy Hale was going back to her Tennessee roots by making a country music album. It’s been several months since we heard anything about her country career, but it looks like the actress is going to hit the studio soon. According to E! Online, Hollywood [...]

Sugarland's Kristian Bush Shares What Parenting Advice He Gave Jennifer Nettles

Jessica Nicholson — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:00:17 +0000

Sugarland‘s Kristian Bush has some advice for singing partner Jennifer Nettles, who is currently expecting her first child with husband Justin Miller. “Sleep now,” he says with a laugh. He knows from experience. Bush has two children with his wife Jill. “The only piece of advice I gave her was [to] stop reading birthing books and start [...]

Sugarland Perform 'Baby Girl' With 4-Year-Old Cancer Survivor

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:00:35 +0000

The members of Sugarland got the chance to make a young girl’s life brighter at a recent tour stop in Minnesota. Singer Jennifer Nettles and singer-songwriter Kristian Bush were performing at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Aug. 8 when they were joined onstage by a very special guest — a 4-year-old cancer patient named Avery.

Indiana State Fair Case Involving Sugarland Not Going to Trial Until 2014

Megan Pacella — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:00:37 +0000

This summer, plenty of country music fans will both remember and mourn the Indiana State Fair tragedy. In August of 2011, the fair stage collapsed before a Sugarland performance, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. Since the accident, Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles have been wrapped up in depositions and legal proceedings for a trial that will determine who is responsible for the stage collapse.

Sugarland's Kristian Bush Also Ordered to Testify About Indiana State Fair Tragedy

Billy Dukes — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:00:10 +0000

A court order made public on Tuesday reveals that Marion Superior Court Judge Theodore Sosin is ordering both Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush to testify about the events leading up to last August’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. Previously it was believed that only Nettles would have to give a deposition.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Seeks Big, Diverse Voice for ABC's 'Duets'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:00:13 +0000

Jennifer Nettles was finally able to let out a little secret on her blog. The female half of the duo Sugarland was relieved to announce to her fans that she’s going to be one of the celebrity judges on the upcoming ABC show ‘Duets.’ Joining fellow judges Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke for the show, which will debut this summer, Nettles has to scour the country for two duet partners to join her on the show. In her blog, she dished a bit on what she’ll be looking for in a partner.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Struts Her Stuff for Heart Disease at Fashion Week

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:45:51 +0000

Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles used a recent break from her tour for a truly admirable cause. She joined forces with the Heart Truth, an organization that raises awareness about the little known fact that heart disease is actually the leading cause of death among women. Strutting her stuff for the organization on the red carpet in

Keith Urban, Sugarland + More Release 'Act of Valor' Song Previews on iTunes

Billy Dukes — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:01 +0000

Keith Urban is one of 10 country stars on the ‘Act of Valor’ soundtrack, available for purchase on Feb. 21. His song ‘For You’ is the lead track on the album and is available to preview now at iTunes.

Jennifer Nettles In Super Bowl Commercial

Joe Bob — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:57:18 +0000

Money, money, money!! How much do you think it costs for thirty seconds of commercial air time during the Super Bowl this year? It really doesn't matter... you can bet the cost is astronomical. With that in mind, how much do you think a prominent country star gets paid for appearing in the aforementioned commercial?

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Performs Neil Diamond Song at Kennedy Center Honors

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:05:06 +0000

Sugarland vocalist and newlywed Jennifer Nettles wrapped up a busy end of 2011, which included getting married as well as performing at Christmas specials and the Nobel Peace Prize concert, by appearing at the Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 27. The performance saluted the one and only Neil Diamond. Nettles performed a flawless rendition of Diamond’s classic, torchy ballad ‘Hello Again.’