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Taylor Swift Snags Female Video of the Year at the 2013 VMAs
Taylor Swift's ardent, dedicated fanbase did it again. The singer won the fan-voted Female Video of the Year at the 2013 MTV VMAs, with no disruption from her nemesis Kanye West this time ... thankfully!
Taylor Swift Sets a New Record at the Staples Center
Move over Madonna, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake! Taylor Swift has arrived and she's taken over a major record previously held by all of those famous pop stars.
Toby Keith Gets His Own Street and Day in Illinois
Toby Keith is smack dab in the middle of his Hammer Down Tour but the 'Red Solo Cup' singer and beloved country star made a pit stop in Chicago to host the private grand opening of a new Toby Keith I Love This Bar and Grill outpost in the region and to get both a day and a street named after him.
George Strait Covers Billboard, Says ‘I’ve Got a Lot Left in the Tank’
George Strait doesn't do many interviews, but he did grant Billboard the rare chat in his new cover story. Strait has always maintained an air of mystery, preferring to let his music do the majority of the talking. But he does have a message for the music business and for fans.
Keith Urban Is ‘So Sorry’ About Canceled Concert in Austin, Texas
Keith Urban was fully dressed, amped up and ready to perform, but he couldn't take the stage in Austin, Texas as scheduled on Thursday (Aug. 15).
George Strait to Receive ASCAP Founders Award
It's been one helluva year for the King of Country! George Strait celebrated his 61st birthday in May and notched his 60th No. 1 single. He has also enjoyed a completely sold out run for his two-year Cowboy Rides Away Tour -- which is his official goodbye from active touring -- but not from actively performing or making music. Now, Strait will be honored with the ASCAP Founders Award this November
Carrie Underwood Launching OPI Nail Polish Line
Carrie Underwood is known as a fashion and style icon, both on the stage and off, so it was only a matter of time before she launched a cosmetics collaboration. While she has eschewed the idea of doing a perfume, she is "nailing" it by launching her own range of nail polishes through Nicole by OPI.
Kenny Chesney Rocks NYC With ‘Good Morning America’ Performance
Kenny Chesney rocked NYC yesterday morning (Aug. 9), taking the stage at 'Good Morning America' for its outdoor summer concert series. As the hosts introduced the country superstar, their voices were drowned out by the deafening roar of the crowd. NYC was ready and wanted a wake up cup of Kenny Chesney.
Brad Paisley Likes Not Taking Himself Seriously
Brad Paisley sat down with Sean Hannity of 'Hannity' on Fox News and talked about being one of the funniest men in country music, known for his sense of humor. He also discussed how he has been able to sustain his success over a long period of time. He did so without his trusty cowboy hat, too!
Cassadee Pope’s Documentary Series Set to Air in October
Cassadee Pope is going from one reality show to another...sort of. The singer and winner of Season 3 of 'The Voice,' who will release her Big Machine debut 'Frame by Frame' on Oct. 8, is the subject of her own documentary series, which is still without a title. CMT has announced the show's debut air date. It times up nicely with Pope's album release, airing the Friday before.
Judge Dismisses Curb Records’ Latest Lawsuit Against Tim McGraw
There's some good news for Tim McGraw that spells bad news for his former label, Curb Records. The two sides have been embroiled in years of legal battles, and the latest victory falls in favor of the country singer.
Florida Georgia Line Bring Double Dose of Country to ‘Conan’
Florida Georgia Line brought a double dose of country to late night TV on Monday (Aug. 5), commandeering the stage on 'Conan' to perform their latest single 'Round Here.' No matter where Florida Georgia Line are, it's always good times.