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Keith Urban Reassures Fans Before Surgery
Aside from a few one song performances, Keith Urban has cleared his calendar for the remainder of 2011. He says he’ll be undergoing surgery to remove a polyp that formed during his most recent tour with Jake Owen.
Faith Hill Learns She Has a Biological Brother [VIDEO]
Faith Hill talked about her new album — the first in over six years — during her long conversation with ABC’s Robin Roberts last week. She also talked about her impromptu quest to find her biological mother and her discovery of a biological brother.
Taylor Swift Named Entertainer of the Year at 2011 CMA Awards [VIDEO]
Taylor Swift watched as her name went unread during the first four categories she was nominated for at the 2011 CMA Awards. When Reba McEntire announced the Entertainer of the Year Award winner, it seemed like the world had been lifted from the 21-year-old’s shoulders.
Hank Williams Jr. Surprises Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood During 2011 CMA Awards Opening
The 2011 CMA Awards began with one of the best laughs and biggest surprises in recent years when Hank Williams Jr. crept up on Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, who were busy making fun of him and his ‘Monday Night Football’ scandal. The co-hosts went right after Bocephus, with a spoof of his hit song ‘Family Tradition.’
Willie Nelson Cancels Concerts Due to Illness
Country legend Willie Nelson has been forced to postpone back-to-back shows this week due to an unspecified illness. A statement on his website only explained Thursday night’s postponement in Washington D.C., saying, “The show tonight at 9:30 Club has been postponed due to illness.
Blake Shelton and Kenny Loggins to Kick Off 2011 CMA Awards With ‘Footloose’
Next month’s CMA Awards in Nashville will begin with Blake Shelton. The reigning Male Vocalist of the Year will open the show singing ‘Footloose,’ the song he recorded for a remake of the 1984 movie starring Kevin Bacon.
Miranda Lambert Previews ‘Over You,’ Song About Blake Shelton’s Brother
Miranda Lambert says one song on her new album reduced her and husband Blake Shelton to tears. The couple co-wrote ‘Over You’ about the death of Shelton’s brother who was killed in a car crash in 1990. It’s the second of five songs Lambert is previewing from her new ‘Four the Record’ album.
Scotty McCreery Previews ‘The Trouble With Girls’ Video
Scotty McCreery chose his hometown high school as the set for his new ‘The Trouble With Girls’ video. He also chose which friends and classmates he’d pal around with, and which girl would play his love interest for the song from his new ‘Clear as Day’ album.
‘X Factor’ Contestant Tim Cifers Impresses Rihanna With Countrified Version of ‘Dance With My Father’
Country singer Tim Cifers impressed ‘X Factor‘ viewers with a vulnerable and sensitive rendition of Luther Vandross’s ‘Dance With My Father’ that left one judge uninspired. The 30-year-old sales manager from North Carolina felt he gave his best effort, but L.A. Reid disagreed.
NASCAR Driver Carl Edwards Plays Justin Moore’s Nemesis in New ‘Bait a Hook’ Video
Justin Moore gets the dog, Carl Edwards gets the girl. In Moore’s just released video for ‘Bait a Hook,’ Edwards’ pretty boy shows up the country singer. He’s got a bigger boat, a bigger truck and in the end a bigger fish. It’s Moore’s funniest video since his debut single ‘Back That Thing Up.’
Taylor Swift Reveals She Has 25 Songs Recorded For Next Album
With a year to go before Taylor Swift expects to put a new album in stores, the singer says she’s already recorded enough tunes to fill a double disc CD. During an interview with Ryan Seacrest Thursday morning, Swift revealed that she’s been writing and recording since her last album ‘Speak Now’ was released.
George Strait Announces 2012 Tour Dates Including Bossier City
George Strait‘s 2012 tour will kick off on January 27 in Lafayette, La. then in Bossier City, La. on January 28, and include at least 11 shows across the southern half of the country.