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Brad Paisley to Perform With the Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
First, Keith Urban got the call. Then, Carrie Underwood received an invite. Next, Taylor Swift's presence was requested. Now, singer and guitarist Brad Paisley will take the stage and perform with rock legends the Rolling Stones on their current 50 & Counting Tour. Paisley is slated to join the Stones next week.
Taylor Swift Wins Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award
There is nothing that Taylor Swift can't do. The much-decorated, country-pop crossover queen writes hit songs. She acts. She has her own branded line of sneakers. She makes perfumes. She collects awards across all fields. And now, the 'Red' singer was honored with the Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award at the 41st Annual Fragrance Foundation Awards, which were held in NYC on June 12.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Wife Divorcing
It's 'Achy Breaky Heart' time, as Billy Ray Cyrus is headed for divorce once again. The country singer's wife Tish has filed papers to dissolve the two-decade marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.
Kelly Clarkson Debuts Sassy Marriage-Themed Country Single ‘Tie It Up’ Live
Kelly Clarkson can stop flirting with "going" country. She has made the leap and is firming her commitment to the genre with her new country single 'Tie It Up,' which she debuted at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville on Saturday (June 8). And boy, is it a sassy anthem!
Watch the Hilarious Jason Aldean, Kristen Bell Opening CMT Music Awards Skit
The opening skit of the 2013 CMT Awards was a hoot, with co-hosts Jason Aldean and Kristen Bell playing patient and psychotherapist, respectively, while prepping for the gig. She called him "Al" and it's all uphill from there -- the four-minute scene was dripping with A-list cameos and inside jokes. But if you're tried and true country, you'll get most of the references.
Hunter Hayes Makes Outside Crowd at 2013 CMT Awards Go ‘Crazy’
Crazy. That's exactly how the crowd reacted to superstar-in-the-making Hunter Hayes when he took the outside stage at the 2013 CMT Awards to perform his uber catchy single 'I Want Crazy.' How could they not go nuts over this talented and adorable country wunderkind who was born to perform?
Lady Antebellum Nab Group Video of the Year for ‘Downtown’ at 2013 CMT Awards
Lady Antebellum nabbed the 2013 CMT Award for Group Video of the Year for their uptempo hit 'Downtown,' a hilarious, goofy clip that saw the band members adopt drastically different personae.
Lady Antebellum Deliver Emotionally Resonant ‘Goodbye Town’ at 2013 CMT Awards
Lady Antebellum -- featuring a heavily pregnant Hillary Scott, who is due to give birth next month -- brought their latest single 'Goodbye Town' to the stage at the 2013 CMT Awards (June 5).
Kacey Musgraves Brings a Cafe and ‘Blowin’ Smoke’ to 2013 CMT Awards Stage
Kacey Musgraves brought KM's Cafe and her hit single 'Blowin' Smoke' to the stage at the 2013 CMT Awards on Wednesday.
Jason Aldean and Lenny Kravitz Open 2013 CMT Awards With Rockin’ Version of ‘American Woman’
2013 CMT Awards co-host Jason Aldean opened the 2013 CMT Music Awards with a thoroughly rockin' version of 'American Woman' with a blazing hot assist from rocker Lenny Kravitz.
Scotty McCreery Brings ‘See You Tonight’ to ‘The Tonight Show’
How's this for a two-fer? Scotty McCreery brought his new single 'See You Tonight' to 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' on Monday night (June 3), making for a whole lot of 'tonight' in one segment.
Taylor Swift Performs ‘As Tears Go By’ With the Rolling Stones
Taylor Swift performed 'As Tears Go By' with the Rolling Stones at Chicago's United Center on Monday night (June 3), engaging in a sweet and ethereal little dance with frontman Mick Jagger. In the space of one song, genres and generations collided on a stage in the Midwest.