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Craig Morgan Dog Sled Race Takes Singer to the Arctic Circle
How does a country singer prepare for a dog sled trip in the Arctic Circle? Grow a beard, of course. Craig Morgan has been invited to participate in Fjällräven Polar, a 200-mile, five-day dog sled race that starts in Sweden and crosses three countries in April.
"They d...
George Strait Honored By Country Radio
Tuesday night (Feb. 26), George Strait received an honor from the industry that helped him rack up 59 No. 1 hits. The iconic singer was presented with the Country Radio Broadcasters Career Achievement Award during the Country Radio Hall of Fame induction, the annual kick-off to the annual Country Radio Seminar in Nashville...
Carrie Underwood Blown Away Tour, American Red Cross Work for ‘Change’
Carrie Underwood has a big heart when it comes to helping others. During the current leg of her Blown Away tour, the songstress is donating a percentage of the proceeds to the American Red Cross.
"We kind of started something like this on the tour, when there was a reference to 36 cents in the song 'Change,'" Carrie told The Boot and other reporters at a recent media event...
Carrie Underwood, ‘Sound of Music’ Role to Honor Broadway Over Big Screen
Carrie Underwood is slated to portray Maria von Trapp in a live NBC broadcast of "The Sound of Music" this coming holiday season. This is a new venture for the singer, who has stayed mostly with music since winning Season 4 of "American Idol." Her only acting credentials so far are her small role in the movie "Soul Surfer," along with the various characters she has pl
Eddy Arnold Tribute Album, ‘You Don’t Know Me,’ Rediscovers Iconic Country-Pop Singer
An eclectic group of artists has been assembled for You Don't Know Me: Rediscovering Eddy Arnold, a CD tribute to the pop/country singer whose phenomenal career spanned seven decades. Produced by punk legend Cheetah Chrome and author/historian Don Cusic, the collection will feature Mandy Barnett, Alejandro Escovedo, Mary Gauthier, Lambchop, Jason Isbell, Bobby Bare Jr...
Jana Kramer Fan Proposes to Already-Engaged Singer!
Jana Kramer already has a beautiful rock on her left hand, courtesy of fiancé Brantley Gilbert, yet the "Whiskey" singer accepted another marriage proposal Monday night!
It all happened right on stage during KFDI Radio's Concert for Kids in Wichita, Kansas. Prior...
Carrie Underwood Grammy Performance Is a Chance to ‘Represent’
Carrie Underwood has performed on the Grammy Awards telecast before, but as her next opportunity in front of the live audience (and the millions watching all over the world) approaches, she admits she does get a little nervous. Mostly, however, it's been her chance to enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences...
Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert Grammy Performance Puts Country Music Center Stage
Dierks Bentley is set to perform on the Grammy Awards telecast awards with Locked & Reloaded tour mate Miranda Lambert and, naturally, he's pretty stoked about the impending experience.
"To perform on the Grammys will be one of the coolest things ever," says the singer. "I...
‘Two Black Cadillacs’ Video Drives Carrie Underwood to a ‘Dark Place’
Carrie Underwood's most recent singles, "Blown Away" and "Two Black Cadillacs," both have storylines that could easily be turned into movies.
"'Two Black Cadillacs' is so juicy that when you hear it, you see it playing out in front of you," Carrie told The Boot and other reporters at a recent media event...
‘American Idol’ Season 12: Carrie Underwood Is Rooting for the Ladies
Carrie Underwood is watching the current season of "American Idol," not only to support her buddy Keith Urban, but also to cheer on the ladies! The Oklahoma native is one of only four female winners in eleven seasons of the popular FOX show, and she's not happy with early predictions that another guy will win Season 12...