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Kree Harrison, ‘American Idol’ Frontrunner?
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Is Nashville resident Kree Harrison poised to take this season's 'American Idol' title? After Wednesday's jaw-dropping performance of Patty Griffin's 'Up to the Mountain' -- which earned the 22-year-old a standing ovation from judges Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj and a move on to the Top 20 -- she not only has our vote but also our predi
Randy Houser’s Songwriting Won’t Turn ‘Sippy Cup Country’
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Since becoming a father nearly a year ago, Randy Houser has noticed an effect on his songwriting. The co-writer of Trace Adkins' "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" and Justin Moore's "Back That Thing Up" promises he hasn't gone soft since the birth of his son West, but there may be some topics now off musical limits...
Jake Owen: Dad’s Cancer Fight Doesn’t Get Him Down
Jake Owen has faith his dad, Steve, will beat cancer. Last month, the "Anywhere With You" singer revealed that his pop was in Minnesota having "cancer surgery" on his neck at the Mayo Clinic. While Steve is now undergoing radiation treatments five days a week for six-and-a-half weeks, the 31-year-old is staying positive...
‘Hart of Dixie’ Guest Star Logan Mize Plays Cool
The city of Bluebell, Ala., is about to get a dose of Nashville. Indie musician Logan Mize guest stars on this week's episode of the CW's "Hart of Dixie." While we can't reveal too much, the singer-songwriter will play himself, and promises to take the stage as well as debut his acting chops...
Mindy McCready Suicide: Stars React to Tragic Death
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As news broke Sunday (Feb. 17) of Mindy McCready's apparent suicide, stars took to social media sites to express their condolences and share their memories of the 37-year-old.
Mindy McCready Dead: Singer Dies From Apparent Suicide
Mindy McCready has died from what Arkansas police suspect was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
This news comes more than a week after the 37-year-old was released from a treatment facility for alcohol abuse. She had also undergone a mental health evaluation after family members questioned her ability to care for her two sons, 6-year-old Zander and 10-month-old Zayne...
Grammys vs. Fan-Voted Awards: Which Is More Prestigious?
While a Grammy is generally considered music's highest stamp of approval, some country artists would disagree. Competition comes in the form of the genre-centric CMA Awards, ACMs, CMT Awards and ACAs. The latter three all include some sort of fan voting, rather than industry...
Zac Brown Band Acoustic Album & More Coming in 2013
Zac Brown Band fans will be pleased to hear that much more new music from the group is expected in 2013. Last July, the Georgia boys released Uncaged, which was named Country Album of the Year at Sunday's (Feb. 10) Grammy Awards, and there could be as many as three new records from the band this year...
Crystal Bowersox, ‘Always … Patsy Cline': ‘Idol’ Alum to Star in Broadway Run
"American Idol" alum Crystal Bowersox is headed to Broadway, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The songstress, who was named Season 9 runner-up after winning fans over with renditions of Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" and Shania Twain's "No One Needs to Know," will portray one of country music's most iconic stars in the upcoming production, "Always
Faith Hill, Tim McGraw: Valentine’s Day Is Coming Up Roses
Valentine's Day only comes once a year, but that's not the only day of the year guys should shower their ladies with romantic gifts. After 16 years of marriage to Faith Hill, Tim McGraw is well aware of this fact.
"I feel like it's more of an all-year round thing, but I try to do something," Tim says of his Valentine's traditions...