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Blake Shelton Makes Final Cut on ‘The Voice,’ Three Country Singers Sent Home
Blake Shelton sent the most countrified member of his team home during Monday night’s episode of ‘The Voice.’ To be fair, the song Jordan Rager was asked to sing was way out of his comfort zone, but a perfect fit for his Battle Rounds contender Naia Kete. Rager’s growth during the rehearsals was commendable, but ultimately not enough.
Carrie Underwood Reveals ‘Blown Away’ Track Listing
Fans can now get a look at all 14 songs on Carrie Underwood‘s next studio album. Though ‘Blown Away’ isn’t in stores until May 1, the digital version is available to pre-order on iTunes today.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Ordered to Testify in Indiana State Fair Case
Next month, Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will return to Indiana to give a deposition for lawsuits stemming from the stage collapse that killed several people before last August’s concert at the Indiana State Fair. The AP reports that a judge ordered attorneys to find a suitable date to meet in court between April 1 and April 15.
Kix Brooks Bursts a Vocal Cord, Ronnie Dunn to Fill In
Kix Brooks has had to pull out of a scheduled show in Jacksonville, Fla. after bursting a vocal cord. Upon hearing the news, his old duet partner Ronnie Dunn graciously stepped in to replace ‘New to This Town’ singer.
Miranda Lambert Grieves Over Missing Dog
Miranda Lambert‘s bed is one dog lighter. The singer tweeted last night that she’s sleeping with only three of her four furry friends lately. “And no Blake isn’t one of em,” she said. The other pup, a mix named Virginia, went missing last week.
Kelly Clarkson Announces Debut Country Single ‘Mr. Know It All’
Kelly Clarkson is releasing her first solo single to country radio next month, and it will likely sound familiar to her most loyal fans. ‘Mr. Know It All’ was a Top 10 hit on the Billboard charts in 2011, but the singer has retooled the song for her country audience.
Stuffed Bulldog Reminds Fans to Vote Jason Aldean for ACM Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean is reminding fans that it’s OK to vote for him as the Entertainer of the Year before the 47th annual ACM Awards. The polls are now open at www.VoteACM.com, and Aldean’s camp has put together a short video starring a stuffed bulldog to get your head in the game.
George Strait Confirms Name of New Grandson
George Strait has opened up about life as a grandfather — and about the new little boy’s name. In an interview with Country Countdown USA‘s Lon Helton, Strait confirmed rumors that the family name would be carried on for decades to come.
Taylor Swift’s Cat Wants You to Vote for Her as 2012 ACM Entertainer of the Year
The polls are officially open for fans to decide which artist is worthy of the Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year awards, which will be handed out at the 2012 ACM award show in Las Vegas. Taylor Swift is leaving nothing to chance, filming a funny video as a way of convincing fans to vote. Actually, her new kitten Meredith does most of the smooth talking.
Josh Turner Is Star of Board Room and Basketball Court in New ‘Time Is Love’ Video
The irony of Josh Turner‘s ‘Time Is Love’ video is that by the end, everyone has listened to the singer’s message except for the singer. The just-released clip ends with Turner alone in gym shorts on a dark basketball court. All of his friends have gone home to the women and families that they love.
Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton Pack Their Bags for Las Vegas in First ACM Award Promos
The first commercials for the 47th annual ACM Awards have begun to air during the NCAA college basketball tournament. The spots revolve around Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire and their road trip to Las Vegas. The 2012 ACMs are on April 1.
Jason Aldean Teases ‘Fly Over States’ Video With Sneak Peek Clip
It’s not much, but a snippet of the music video for Jason Aldean‘s new song ‘Fly Over States’ is sure to have his fans leaning into the weekend a little more than normal. The just-released clip shows Aldean amongst abandoned airplanes at an airport outside of Nashville, but it’s only a taste of what’s to come — the full reel won’t drop in full until Friday (March 16).