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The Boot rounds up today's (Jan. 14) country music news headlines from around the web. Fan voting will begin Jan. 21 for the Academy of Country Music's new artist categories. The nine nominees were announced today (Jan. 14): Jana Kramer, Kacey Musgraves and Sunny Sweeney are nominated for New Female Vocalist...

Kellie Pickler holds the distinct honor of being the only guest who has twice been invited to co-host Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show, "Anderson Live." The 26-year-old, who showed off her newly-shorn head (which was shaved in support of a childhood friend who is currently battling breast cancer) chatted with the veteran TV host on Monday (Oct...

In 2010, Chely Wright became the first mainstream country artist to reveal that she is a lesbian. Last year, the songstress celebrated another milestone by marrying LGBT activist and author Lauren Blitzer. Having faced the ups and downs of the public's reaction to her sexual orientation, the singer now keeps an eye on other celebrities who make the decision to "come out" to their fans, s

Reigning CMA Vocal Duo Sugarland will join an all-star cast of performers to honor 10 extraordinary, everyday people who have committed their lives this past year to changing the world. 'CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,' hosted by Anderson Cooper, will air Thanksgiving night (November 25) on CNN at 8:00 PM ET...