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Christopher Polk, Getty Images for City Of Hope Some of Music City's most up-and-coming stars gathered at Nashville's Greer Stadium on Saturday morning (June 8) to take part in a charity softball game that raises money to fight cancer.

Rick Diamond, Getty Images Some of country music's biggest stars are getting up close and personal with their fans.

Lauren Alaina has reached a major milestone in her young life. The 18-year-old singer-songwriter, who shot to fame on 'American Idol' in 2011, graduated from high school on Friday (May 31). Alaina was the runner-up to Scotty McCreery on the tenth season of 'Idol,' and she released her debut album, 'Wildflowers,' in 2011...

There's a saying in the music business that you have your whole life to record your first album, and only three months to make your second. When you're an "American Idol" finalist, that doesn't apply. After placing second in the reality competition in May 2011, Lauren Alaina immediately hit the road with the rest of her competitors and got straight to work on her debut album, Wildflower,

Lauren Alaina is a regular 18-year-old high school senior, who spends time with friends, is ready to graduate and dates on the weekends. However, her less than ordinary "after school job" has already started to affect her social life. "It's hard, when you're in this business, to find people who accept this life," Lauren tells The Boot...

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Scotty McCreery is in the middle of his first headlining tour as well as his freshman year of college. That doesn't mean the 19-year-old is neglecting his social life, though. He manages to spend time with friends -- including his former classmate, and rumored gal pal, Gabi Dugal -- but the singer says romance with his busy schedule isn't easy...

Last month, Lauren Alaina packed her bags and headed to PyeongChang, South Korea, for the Special Olympics World Games. While the trip may have taken her out of her comfort zone, she had a life-changing experience as an Ambassador for Project Unify, meeting and being inspired by numerous athletes from around the world...

Two of the best-selling "American Idol" champs, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood dominate a special Billboard magazine survey of the 100 hit singles the TV competition's finalists scored in its first 11 seasons. Of the 100 tunes ranked, 31 country hits that reached the Hot 100 made the list, the top-selling of which is Carrie's sassy smash, "Before He Cheats," which comes in