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Rodney Atkins Marries Rose Falcon
Rodney Atkins and fellow country singer Rose Falcon are officially husband and wife.
Toby Keith Foundation to Open OK Kids Korral on November 21
With years of planning and golf tournament fundraising behind it, the Toby Keith Foundation will finally and officially open the OK Kids Korral. The facility, which was a labor of love for Keith and his organization, is a cost-free, home-away-from-home for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Luke Bryan Sells Out Madison Square Garden in Five Minutes, Adds Second Show
Five minutes. That's all the time it took for Luke Bryan to sell out his Jan. 25 show at the World's Most Famous Arena aka Madison Square Garden in NYC. But wait. There's even more good news for Big Apple country music fans and big city Luke Bryan fanatics.
Carrie Underwood Gushes Over Co-Stars in ‘Sound of Music Live!’ Rehearsal Video
Carrie Underwood is well aware that the upcoming NBC broadcast 'The Sound of Music Live!' is unexpected, since live musical TV is beyond rare these days. In a new 30-second clip from rehearsals, the star, who will play Maria, gushes about her co-stars, saying the talent is "off the charts."
Luke Bryan to Perform on American Music Awards
The hits keep on coming for Luke Bryan. He just sold out New York City's famed Madison Square Garden in five minutes and added a second show. Now, the 'Drink a Beer' singer has confirmed his participation at the 2013 American Music Awards. Bryan will be performing at the ceremony.
Taylor Swift Will Have Her Etiquette in Order When Meeting Prince William
Taylor Swift has a major gig coming up on her calendar. The 'Red' superstar will be playing at the Winter Whites Gala charity event to benefit the homeless on Nov. 26, where else but at the royal abode of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Lauren Alaina Reveals New Song ‘Same Day, Different Bottle’ Is About Dad’s Alcoholism
Lauren Alaina debuted a new song at the CMT Next Women of Country event in Nashville this week -- but not just any song. The teen reveals that the intimate and emotionally resonant track 'Same Day, Different Bottle' is about her father, J.J. Suddeth, who recently completed a stint in rehab.
George Strait Wins Entertainer of the Year at 2013 CMA Awards
George Strait, the King of Country, reigned supreme at the 2013 CMA Awards, nabbing the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy. The legend, who is retiring from active touring next year, was truly surprised by the win, but we weren't. It's doubtful that any of the country superstars at the ceremony were shocked by his win, either.
Jennifer Nettles, Darius Rucker and Rascal Flatts Pay Tribute to Kenny Rogers at 2013 CMAs
Jennifer Nettles introduced the Kenny Rogers tribute at the 2013 CMA Awards (Nov. 6). Rogers was honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, but before he received his trophy, he enjoyed modern acts performing a medley of his songs before joining him in song.
Blake Shelton Picks Up Fourth Male Vocalist of the Year Award at 2013 CMAs
The third time is usually the charm in life and superstition, but not for Blake Shelton -- unless, of course, we're speaking solely about his wins as a coach on 'The Voice.' For Shelton and his personal career, four is the magic number, as the singer picked up the Male Vocalist of the Year Award at the 2013 CMA Awards.
Alan Jackson and George Strait Memorialize George Jones With ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’ at 2013 CMA Awards
We lost the Possum, George Jones -- who is considered one of the greatest country singers ever, if not the greatest country singer ever -- earlier this year. Of course, the 2013 CMA Awards paid tribute to the legend, with Alan Jackson and George Strait performing a duet of 'He Stopped Loving Her Today,' which is Jones' most recognizable and beloved song.
Taylor Swift Delivers Breathtaking, All-Star Acoustic Version of ‘Red’ at 2013 CMA Awards
Taylor Swift turned in an all-star, acoustic version of the title track from 2012's 'Red' at the 2013 CMA Awards. She was joined by Alison Krauss and Vince Gill for this customized, slowed down and (likely) one-time-only version of her love-gone-wrong song.