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Taylor Swift Paints Pop-Laden Picture of Love Life on ‘Red’ (Exclusive Video Interview)
"We're happy, free, confused and lonely in the best way. It's miserable and magical," Taylor Swift sings in "22," a song on her brand-new album, Red. Those lyrics illuminate the rollercoaster ride that is this 22-year-old superstar's life, while also reflecting the myriad of emotions conveyed on the 16-song project...
Rascal Flatts Concert Ticket Sales Soar to Lucky Number 7 Million
"You can put the record on if you just want to hear all the songs. But if you want to go to a show and be entertained, you need to put more effort into it and we certainly have prided ourselves in doing that over the years," Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus told The Boot earlier this year...
Hank Williams Jr. Radio Show to Be ‘Loud and Rowdy’
"Loud and Rowdy" is the fitting title of Hank Williams Jr.'s new political radio show. The impassioned Republican will host three two-hour broadcasts leading up to the presidential election, airing his notoriously uncensored opinions on the Obama-Romney showdown, as well as giving news updates and, of course, playing a little music...
Martina McBride Book: Singer Turns Party Planner for Potential Project
Martina McBride's talents stretch way beyond the stage, and may one day stretch all the way to your coffee table! "I'm working on a book about entertaining," the singing superstar tells Country Weekly. "It's a book that's going to have tips on entertaining at home and cooking...
Country Newcomer Thomas Rhett Weds Childhood Crush
Thomas Rhett is officially off the market! The "Beer With Jesus" singer wed Lauren Gregory on Friday (Oct. 12).
Jerrod Niemann, ‘Free the Music’ Is Liberating Tribute to Country Music History
Jerrod Niemann is one of the most forward-thinking country musicians on the radio today, yet his musical inspiration comes from looking back ... way back. The Kansas native prides himself on being a music scholar who has studied not just the Keith Whitleys and Willie Nelsons who've come before him, but also their musical mentors, dating all the way back to the 1920s...
2012 CMA Awards Performers Revealed
Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kelly Clarkson and Little Big Town are the first group of performers confirmed for the 46th annual Country Music Association Awards. The four acts are all CMA nominees this year: Jason has three nods, including one for the top honor of the evening, Entertainer of the Year...
Lauren Alaina Tour Makes a Difference, Inch by Inch
Eighteen seems to be Lauren Alaina's lucky number. She has a big hit on her hands with "Eighteen Inches," which was co-written by her musical hero, Carrie Underwood, along with Kelley Lovelace and Ashley Gorley. The Georgia native kicks off her very first headlining trek, the 18-city Eighteen Inches Tour, today (Sept...
Brad Paisley ‘Southern Comfort Zone’ Is First, Experimental Taste of Upcoming Album
Brad Paisley experiments with his sound arguably more than ever before on his brand-new single, "Southern Comfort Zone," released to country radio Thursday (Sept. 20). It's no-doubt a country song, but the singer-songwriter merges steel guitar with a more rockin' groove than he's ever done before, and even includes spoken word by legendary radio personality and Opry announcer Eddie Stubb
Big & Rich Return With a ‘Hillbilly’ Rocker
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It may have taken almost four years for Big Kenny and John Rich to reunite for their fourth studio album together, but Hillbilly Jedi proves they didn't miss a beat.