Sammy Kershaw's home in Lafayette, La. was damaged in a fire that broke out in the kitchen on Thursday (April 4). The property sustained heavy smoke damage, but thankfully, no one was injured in the blaze.
Carrie Underwood came home to the 'American Idol' stage tonight (April 4), performing her new single 'See You Again.' Looking resplendent in a floor-sweeping, black-belted, strapless peach gown, with her blonde ringlets swept into a half-updo and accompanied by several background singers and a band, Underwood belted out her latest ballad on the stage where it all began for her.
Rascal Flatts recruited 'Nashville' star Charles Esten to appear in their new video for the contemplative ballad 'Changed,' which explores the dangers of alcoholism on the family unit.
There's no better (or more permanent) way to bond with a girlfriend than by getting matching tattoos -- especially when they are meaningful pieces and mark momentous occasions! Singer and 'Dancing With the Stars' competitor Kellie Pickler and aspiring 'American Idol' hopeful Kree Harrison, a favorite to win Season 12, have pledged to get matching tattoos if they both win their current reality competitions.
Thursday (April 4) is going to be one heck of a country music-filled night on 'American Idol.' Not only is Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood taking the stage to debut her new single 'See You Again' for the 'Idol' faithful, but former contestant Casey James will be on hand for the live premiere of his new song 'The Good Life' during the very same episode.
Luke Bryan's big year just got even bigger. The singer, who saw his 'Spring Break…Here to Party' record hit No.1 on the Billboard chart and is gearing up for his first stint as an ACM Awards co-host, just landed the cover of Billboard. That's a huge feather in the singer's cowboy hat, since the industry magazine is taking a moment to recognize and celebrate the Luke Bryan brand.
Taylor Swift invited one of her "favorite lead singers of one of my favorite all-time bands" to join her onstage at the third sold-out show of her three-night stand in Newark, New Jersey last night (March 29.) Swift brought the pop-rock singer Pat Monahan of the band Train onstage to sing his band's song 'Drive By.'
The Band Perry, who will release their sophomore set 'Pioneer' on April 2, are celebrating early with the Very Perry Chocolate Cherry cupcake, which was inspired by the band and one of their songs.
A benefit concert to support Gregg Lohman, the drummer in Kellie Pickler's band, is scheduled for Monday, April 1. The show is being staged to raise money to help offset the costs of Lohman's medical bills after a serious car accident earlier this month.
Florida Georgia Line's debut single 'Cruise' is a double platinum-sized hit. The duo's infectious song has been certified as such by the RIAA, meaning it has exceeded sales of two million copies. That's a huge feat for a newer artist in today's rapidly declining music industry landscape, so congrats to the boys on this enormous accomplishment.
May 7 is shaping up to be a big release date in country music. Hot on the heels of the news that Lady Antebellum's 'Golden' and Pistol Annies' 'Annie Up' will land on that date, Craig Campbell is getting in on the fun. The singer will release his sophomore effort 'Never Regret' that very same day.
Carrie Underwood will once again return to the place where it all began.
