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Tim McGraw Files Countersuit Against Curb Records
Last week, Curb Records filed a breach of contract lawsuit against country superstar Tim McGraw in regards to his 'Emotional Traffic' album, which has now resulted in a countersuit brought by the star against Curb.
The countersuit seeks advance payment, recording-fund reimbursement and unspecified damages, as well as a jury trial, according to Billboard...

John Rich ‘Running on Adrenaline’ After ‘Apprentice’ Win
John Rich is enjoying his reign as the new 'Celebrity Apprentice.' He was crowned with the title by Donald Trump Sunday night (May 22), and the most important item he wanted to achieve over the course of the show -- raising more than $1 million dollars for St...

Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley Split the Charts
Rascal Flatts' 'I Won't Let Go' jumps three spots to land at the top of the Mediabase/Country Aircheck country chart, while Brad Paisley's 'Old Alabama' climbs to the top of Billboard's country chart. They trade places on the opposing charts with Brad at No...

Taylor Swift’s Fans Spoke to the Tune of Nearly $1 Million
Taylor Swift fans came out in droves Saturday night to watch the superstar in action during the last dress rehearsal for the North American leg of her Speak Now World tour, and at the same time, they were helping the victims of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through the Southeast in April...

John Rich Wins ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
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He's hired! Country music singer-songwriter-producer John Rich and Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin went head-to-head with each other in the finale of NBC's 'Celebrity Apprentice' Sunday night (May 22). Donald Trump announced John as the winner of this year's show during the live finale at Skirball Theatre in New York City...

Sara Evans Returns to ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Sara Evans returns to ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars' on Tuesday (May 24) to perform her latest multi-week No. 1 hit, 'A Little Bit Stronger,' on this season's finale.
The country songstress was the first country artist to appear on the show as a contestant in 2006 when she was paired with dance partner Tony Dovolani, who she said at the time was "sent from God...

Kenny Chesney Extolls the Virtues of Boating
When Kenny Chesney has a little time off the road or from the recording studio, he is most likely out on the water in one of his boats. In fact, he recorded a song titled 'Boats' for his 'Lucky Old Sun' album, and it includes the lines, "vessels of freedom/harbors of healing," which is very apropos to how he feels when he's riding the waves...

John Rich Talks ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Finale
John Rich has worked extremely hard to make it to the final two on NBC's 'Celebrity Apprentice.' The winner will be revealed live this Sunday (May 22), with the entire cast returning for the finale. The country singer-songwriter-producer has raised more than $750,000 for St...
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Brad Paisley Gets the Checkered Flag for ‘Old Alabama’ Video
Brad Paisley is speeding to Charlotte, N.C. for the NASCAR Spring All-Star Race on Saturday (May 21) to world premiere his new video, 'Old Alabama.' The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year drafted some pretty hefty names for the new clip, including a few NASCAR legends, as well as Country Music Hall of Fame members, Alabama...

Blake Shelton Names New Album ‘Red River Blue’
Blake Shelton rushed to put the finishing touches on his forthcoming ninth studio album last month, so he could turn it in to his label in time for its release July 12. The singer did not even have a name for the new project ... that is, until now...