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Blake Shelton Joins Free Speech Campaign
You could say that Blake Shelton is a big advocate of his First Amendment right to free speech. OK, Shelton likes to run his mouth. The ‘Honey Bee’ hitmaker is notorious for using Twitter as an outlet for his thoughts — whatever they may be — which has sometimes shown him backlash from angry groups like PETA and GLAAD. To celebrate his freedoms, however, Shelton has jumped on board with the Free t
Taylor Swift Would Like to Have 10 Kids
Taylor Swift is thoroughly enjoying her life in the spotlight, and what else could she really need? The chart-topping songstress has millions of fans, countless awards and even more hit singles. And though she doesn’t currently have a boyfriend, Swift told ‘60 Minutes‘ that one day she’d love to be married with kids — lots of kids.
Taylor Swift Peforms ‘Iris’ With Goo Goo Dolls’ Johnny Rzeznik
Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now Tour draws to a close in New York City on Tuesday (Nov. 22), and the 21-year-old superstar is going out with a bang. At her first of two shows at Madison Square Garden on Monday, Swift invited yet another surprise guest to sing with her. This time, it was Goo Goo Dolls’ Johnny Rzeznik there to perform the band’s biggest hit, ‘Iris.’
Sugarland Sued Over Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
Victims of the August 13 Indiana State Fair stage collapse are seeking justice. Forty-four survivors of the tragedy, as well as family members of those who died in the horrific accident, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against those associated with the production of the show — including Sugarland.
Taylor Swift Brings Darius Rucker on Stage to Perform ‘Alright’
It seems like Taylor Swift has friends in all kinds of places — she thanked more than a dozen peers in her CMA Entertainer of the Year speech alone. On Friday (Nov. 18), during her concert in Columbia, S.C., the ‘Ours’ hitmaker added Darius Rucker to the list of stars she’s performed with.
Lauren Alaina Shows Off Slimmer Figure at ‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn’ Premiere
Lauren Alaina has been pretty open mouth about her weight loss achievement since dropping 25 pounds, and understandably, she likes to show off her hard work. The Georgia singer hit the red carpet on Nov. 14 to flaunt her hot new look at this week’s ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn’ premiere in Los Angeles in a mini dress and heels.
Taylor Swift, ‘Last Kiss’ (From ‘Speak Now World Tour Live’) – Song Premiere
Taylor Swift‘s new ‘Speak Now World Tour Live’ set doesn’t hit stores until Monday, Nov. 21, but you can get a sample of what to expect right now with Taste of Country’s exclusive premiere of her live performance of ‘Last Kiss.’
Miranda Lambert Brings ‘Baggage Claim’ to ‘Ellen’
Miranda Lambert packed up her usual glitz and glam to head over to the ‘Ellen’ show today, where she delivered an especially entertaining version of her hit song ‘Baggage Claim’ for the live audience.
Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley Gives Wedding Music Advice to Hillary Scott
Charles Kelley will make sure his musical preferences are played at Hillary Scott’s wedding, whether she likes it or not. After the 2011 CMA Awards on Wednesday, CMT caught up with the Lady Antebellum trio to chat about their award wins — and more importantly, how Scott’s wedding planning adventure is going.
Carrie Underwood’s CMA Awards 2011 Dresses
Carrie Underwood dazzled viewers as the co-host of last night’s CMA Awards 2011, but it wasn’t just her humor, wit and beauty that made her striking. In just three hours time, the ‘Before He Cheats’ hitmaker modeled a heap of costume changes, switching her dress at least at every commercial break (we counted nine dresses in all).
The Band Perry Grab New Artist of the Year Title at 2011 CMA Awards
For the Band Perry, the first, second and third time is a charm. The sibling trio picked up the award for New Artist of the Year at the 2011 CMA Awards, following wins for both Song of the Year and Single of the Year.
Carrie Underwood to Release 2012 Album
Carrie Underwood fans, rest assured. The ‘Before He Cheats’ singer has not let married bliss come in the way of her music career. Underwood promises that she will be touring like a “mad woman” and dropping a new album in 2012 (with a release date yet to be announced), the follow-up to 2009′s ‘Play On.’