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Blake Shelton Continues On as 2011 CMA Awards Male Vocalist of the Year
Blake Shelton, the CMA reigning Male Vocalist of the Year, once again took the honors home during the 2011 CMA Awards on Wednesday night. Shelton competed in the category against Album of the Year winner Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban.
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Belt Out ‘Remind Me’ at 2011 CMA Awards
The two hosts of the 2011 CMA Awards (and two of country music’s biggest stars), Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, took to the stage at the Bridgestone Arena during Wednesday night’s show for a performance of their No. 1 hit duet, ‘Remind Me.’
Lionel Richie Joined by Darius Rucker + More for 2011 CMA Awards Performance
One of the night’s most anticipated performances at the 2011 CMA Awards, hands down, was the collaboration between Lionel Richie and some of country’s hottest stars.
Carrie Underwood Gives Advice to Lauren Alaina About Family and Love
If anybody can understand the whirlwind life that Lauren Alaina has been thrown into since her run on ‘American Idol,’ it’s the show’s fourth season winner, country superstar Carrie Underwood. “It’s been really hard because I’m gone away from home all the time,” Alaina tells Taste of Country of her post-’Idol’ life. “I asked Carrie how she handled it.”
Lauren Alaina Readies for Major 2012 Tour Announcement
To say that Lauren Alaina has been having a pretty great year would be putting it lightly. Besides winning over America on ‘American Idol,’ the country cutie released her debut album, ‘Wildflower,’ last month, which has already spawned two hit singles. Now, 2012 is already shaping up to be an amazing year for the soon-to-be 17-year-old. While she remains tight-lipped about the details, Alaina can
Lauren Alaina: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Skinny’
Last week, Lauren Alaina made headlines with her amazing physical transformation since dropping 25 pounds in only five months. Taste of Country caught up with the southern belle in Nashville over the weekend during the annual Family Day benefit, where we asked Alaina if she truly planned on losing another 10 pounds to reach her goal, as reported.
Blake Shelton Spends Third Week at No. 1 With ‘God Gave Me You’
For the third straight week, Blake Shelton has locked down the No. 1 position on the country singles chart with his latest smash, ‘God Gave Me You.’ The tune is the follow-up single to his four-week chart-topping hit, ‘Honey Bee.’ Both songs can be found on his ‘Red River Blue’ album that hit stores in July.
Lauren Alaina Headlines Annual ‘Family Day’ Event in Nashville
Lauren Alaina took time out of her hectic schedule to headline and join in some of the kid fun at the annual Family Day event in Nashville, benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation, on Saturday (Oct. 29).
Lonestar Reunite With Richie McDonald for New Album, 2012 Tour
Good news for Lonestar fans. Next year, the band’s original lead singer, Richie McDonald, will return to the group — best know for hits ‘Amazed’ and ‘I’m Already There’ — to mark 20 years of making music together. In addition to a tour to commemorate their anniversary, Lonestar will also release a brand-new album with vocals by McDonald.
Blake Shelton Spends Another Week at the Top With ‘God Gave Me You’
Congratulations to Blake Shelton, who is spending his second week atop the Billboard country singles chart with his latest single, ‘God Gave Me You.’ In addition to being No. 1 on Billboard, Shelton has also moved up a slot on Country Aircheck/Mediabase, where he tops that chart as well.
Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley Is Already Thinking About Next Album
Lady Antebellum just released their third studio album, ‘Own the Night,’ in September, and have only released two singles from the project — but member Charles Kelley is already putting his mind around the thought of making their next record.
Brad Paisley Reveals 2012 Tour Dates With Scotty McCreery, the Band Perry
The dates for the first leg of Brad Paisley‘s highly anticipated 2012 tour, featuring Scotty McCreery and the Band Perry, have been revealed.