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Comedian Tim Minchin Sings Most Hilarious Song About Prejudice You'll Ever Hear

Frank Pain — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:14:42 +0000

There are words in the English language that you just don’t say without being considered prejudiced. There are words about ethnic groups that are considered prejudice that you shouldn’t say, even if you’re joking. Some people say these words because they hear people from that group say them and think it’s OK. Well, it’s not. [...]

Holly Tucker Talks About Receiving Praise From LeAnn Rimes on 'The Voice After Show'

Dave Wheaton — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:05:31 +0000

'The Voice Season 4' announced that Holly Tucker is a part of its Top 10 on live television. They made the singer with West Texas ties sweat it out, as her name was the 9th called, but I don't think Holly will complain. She was all smiles during the recording of 'The Voice After Show', which featured all of the NBC talent show's remaining contestants.

George Strait Says It's Possible Kenny Chesney Could Join His Tour Next Year

Shay Hill — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:11 +0000

George Strait has announced his retirement and his final tour over the next 2 years. He says next year though to 'expect the unexpected'. Eluding to the fact that concerts next year will be lots of fun and probably have some surprise guests showing up on stage.

Sunny Sweeney Signs With Thirty Tiger Records for Her Next Album

Dave Wheaton — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:18:37 +0000

Sunny Sweeney is looking to build on the success of her 2nd album, 'Concrete', and she'll be using a different record label for CD number three. The 2013 ACM Nominee for Best New Female Vocalist has signed a deal with Thirty Tigers and is beginning working on her new album, which has a 2014 release planned.

Listen to Kacey Musgraves' Very Different Version of the Miranda Lambert Hit 'Mama's Broken Heart'

Dave Wheaton — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:08:04 +0000

Miranda Lambert's hit record 'Mama's Broken Heart' is one of the hottest songs in country music. It appears on Lambert's latest CD, 'Four The Record', and is an in-your-face, rocking country tune delivered with tons of attitude we've come to expect from Miranda. But did you know 'Mama's Broken Heart' was co-written by Kacey Musgraves?

Zane Williams Reaches a New Level of Success With 'Overnight Success' – CD Review

Dave Wheaton — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:14:19 +0000

Zane Williams is kicking his career into high gear these days, with singles rising higher and higher on the Texas radio charts and a spot on the popular documentary TV show Troubadour TX. Now, with the release of his latest CD, 'Overnight Success', it appears Zane will continue his upward trend.

George Strait Believes 'Love Is Everything' is His Best CD in a While

Dave Wheaton — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:30:51 +0000

George Strait‘s 40th album, ‘Love Is Everything,’ is now available, and if there’s one thing that King George wants to make clear about this effort, it’s that he doesn’t plan to fade quietly into retirement. His goal is still to make his best record ever. In a recent interview, Strait talked about the new CD, [...]

Mark Chesnutt is Back With His New Song "When The Lights Go Out"

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:21:15 +0000

Welcome back a friendly yet familiar voice to country music, Mark Chesnutt. I had to do a double take when I first heard the new song "When The Lights Go Out." I didn't realize how bad I missed hearing Chesnutt's voice on the radio. As Mark stages a come back, it's quite fitting that he leads off with a love song, and I think it fits him well.

Wade Bowen & Randy Rogers Team Up For Their 7th Annual 'Hold My Beer & Watch This' Tour

Shay Hill — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:55 +0000

Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers have teamed up the last 7 years to bring their fans an acoustic tour. The dates and locations have been released; at least partially. There will be more dates coming soon but here's what we know as of now.

Jana Kramer is Looking Extremely Hot in Her New Video "I Hope It Rains"

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:37:04 +0000

When can a touch of jealousy look extremely hot? When Jana Kramer expresses it in her latest video. In Kramer's newest release she wishes for rain, thunder, lightning and even a flood to happen during her ex-boyfriend's date with his new girlfriend. Not that she's bitter or anything, it's just the she wishes a little bad luck on her ex-man and his new girl-thing. The song is up-tempo and catchy that you'll be singing it in no time, check it out.

Keith Urban Disscusses American Idol Judging Changes With 'Ellen'

Shay Hill — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:33:18 +0000

News of an American Idol judges shake-up was confirmed when Randy Jackson announced that he would be leaving the show at the end of this season. The fate of the other 3 judges have been rumored to be in jeopardy as well. Keith Urban's appearance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' today put to rest a few of those rumors.

Carrie Underwood Admits Her Flaws, Swears She's Not a Sociopath in Marie Claire Cover Issue

Christina Vinson — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:55:35 +0000

Carrie Underwood's celebrity status makes her seem almost untouchable, but she's not afraid to admit that, just like every other human being, she has flaws. The singer recently opened up in the cover issue of Marie Claire and explained just exactly what her idiosyncrasies are -- and why they don't make her a sociopath.

Hunter Hayes Modernizes Separates in Cool Colors and With Sneakers – Get the Look

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:00:28 +0000

Hunter Hayes is emerging with his own unique style. The 'Wanted' singer often pairs sneakers with suits at red carpet events, but it works for him since his take on that trend is young and fresh, and his combinations manage to be youthful without being sloppy. He modernizes the notion of suit-like separates with cool colors and kicks, and you can get his look easily and for around $200.

Man With No Arms Plays Drum Cover of 'Cant Stop' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers [VIDEO]

Chaz — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:23:45 +0000

It amazes me to see some of the things that people do who are limited. In fact, I work with a guy named Rudy Fernandez, who only has one arm. Yet, he is able to do the same things, if not more, than you and I in one day. Such as the case of this man with no arms, who completely nails this cover of 'Can't Stop' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Remember When Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Fell in Love Onstage?

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:57:33 +0000

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's anniversary is May 14, but knowing what we know now, another date is just as important. In 2005 fans saw a dopey grin on Shelton's face that was much more than one singer admiring another in song. As Lambert sang her portion of 'You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma' during the CMT '100 Greatest Duets' concert, the 'Honey Bee' star fell hard.

Luke Bryan Sets Release Date for Fourth Studio Album

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:58:40 +0000

Luke Bryan is on a hot streak. His third album, 'Tailgates & Tanlines,' has been certified Double Platinum, and the most recent of his Spring Break series, 'Spring Break ... Here to Party' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 in March. The budding superstar will continue that streak when he releases his fourth studio album later this year.

George Strait Feels 'Love Is Everything' Album Is His 'Best Release in a While'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:42 +0000

King of Country George Strait just released his new album, ‘Love Is Everything,’ with the same goal in mind that he’s always had — to top himself. “Every time I go into the studio, I wanna make the best album I’ve ever done in my life,” Strait says. “So you’re always looking for those songs [...]

Ray Price Hospitalized

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:04 +0000

Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Price has been hospitalized. The ‘For the Good Times’ singer was checked in and shared the news on his Facebook page Monday afternoon, thanking fans and friends for their prayers and support. “Doctors are pouring the fluids to me (sic) and I am feeling much better,” he wrote, adding [...]

Lady Antebellum Revisit Small Town Life and the Past in 'Goodbye Town' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:07 +0000

Lady Antebellum revisit small town life in their 'Goodbye Town' video, featuring the band members performing and seeming to factor into the action merely as spectators, as opposed to playing characters like they did in the 'Downtown' video. But not so fast... As the video rolls on, you realize that Charles Kelley is indeed the video's star in more ways than one.

Miranda Lambert's Mom Addresses Question of Her Daughter's Pregnancy

Shay Hill — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:51:39 +0000

For months now rumors have swirled around whether or not Miranda Lambert was pregnant. Miranda and Blake Shelton married almost 3 years ago and have stated that they are not planning for a baby just yet. However, that hasn’t seemed to quite the rumor mill much. So maybe with ‘mom’ stepping in addressing those rumors [...]