Amanda Hensel
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Will Release New Music in 2012
New Year’s is still a few months away, but country music couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are already nailing down their resolution for 2012: to release new albums.
George Jones Announces 2012 Tour Dates
George Jones may be getting up there in age (he turned 80 in September), but he isn’t done hitting the road yet! The ‘Why Baby Why’ hitmaker just announced plans to tour North America through November 2012, touching some 35 cities over the next year.
Lauren Alaina Loses 25 Pounds
A lot has changed since 16-year-old Lauren Alaina first entered the ‘American Idol‘ race in early 2011. Not only is she now a country music staple with a debut album and a chart-topping single, but she has since shed her small town Georgia lifestyle — and with it, 25 pounds.
Justin Bieber Teams Up With the Band Perry for New Song ‘Home This Christmas’
When you think of country stars, you certainly don’t think Justin Bieber. But Christmas is all about sharing and caring, and the 17-year-old pop hitmaker is sharing the spotlight with country trio the Band Perry on a new holiday track, ‘Home This Christmas.’
Scotty McCreery, Sugarland + More to Perform on ‘CMA Country Christmas’
We can’t think of a better way to spend the holiday season than with a full lineup of country’s hottest stars, and on December 1, we’ll have the pleasure of inviting Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and more into our homes via our television screens. The ‘CMA Country Christmas’ event will air on ABC at 8PM ET that evening, but will be recorded live from Nashville a few weeks
Blake Shelton Records a Duet With Dia Frampton
The first season of ‘The Voice’ is long behind us, but Blake Shelton‘s work isn’t done. The ‘Honey Bee’ hitmaker has apparently been hard at work in the studio with last season’s runner-up, Dia Frampton, recording a duet that she spilled is called ‘I Will.’
Loretta Lynn Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Loretta Lynn is currently in the hospital with pneumonia, according to TMZ. The 76-year-old country music legend was scheduled to perform a concert tonight (Oct. 22) in Ashland, Kentucky. That has since been postponed and will be rescheduled “in the near future,” according to the venue’s website.
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Celebrate 6-Month Anniversary
Time definitely flies when you’re having fun in love! Congratulations to LeAnn Rimes and hubby Eddie Cibrian, who are celebrating six months of marriage today, Saturday. The pair wed on April 22 in a private and surprise ceremony, but have been more public about their love since the nuptials. Rimes and Cibrian said “I do” in front of 40 of their closest friends and family just a few months ago, af
Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton + More Top 2012 Stagecoach Lineup
Head’s up, California country fans: a whole list of great twang performers are headed your way! The lineup for the 2012 Stagecoach Festival has been announced, and nearly all of Nashville’s greats will pack their bags and head for the coast next April — including Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and many, many more!
Blake Shelton 2012 Tour Dates Announced
Slowly but surely, dates for Blake Shelton‘s much-anticipated 2012 Well Lit and Amplified Tour are being announced, and fans will be happy to know that the trek will begin as early as January. Though the ‘Honey Bee’ hitmaker will be headlining his run, he won’t be going out alone — Shelton is packing up his favorite ‘The Voice’ runner-up Dia Frampton and country crooner Justin Moore for the ride.
Luke Bryan Amps Up the Crowd in New ‘If You Ain’t Here to Party’ Video
If you’re not going to get wild and crazy, Luke Bryan doesn’t want you at his show. Lucky for him, the fans in his new ‘If You Ain’t Here to Party’ music video seem more than willing to scream, shout and rock out while the guitars wail and Bryan pumps his fist to the song, enticing them to bring it on.
Zac Brown Band Take Center Stage in Live ‘Keep Me in Mind’ Video
When you’ve had as many No. 1 singles as Zac Brown Band has — seven, to date — making music videos becomes an everyday thing. The group’s latest clip for ‘Keep Me in Mind’ seems almost effortless, though in a good way. The band shot the video live during a concert, but it comes packed with all of the genuine talent that makes ZBB so popular across the board.