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The Civil Wars Pick Up Best Country Duo/Group Performance Award at 2012 Grammys
Congrats to the Civil Wars for picking up the Best Country Duo/Group Performance award at the 2012 Grammy Awards. The pair nabbed the trophy for their debut album, ‘Barton Hollow.’ While the Civil Wars, and their music, are obviously quality enough to earn them a Grammy and the national attention that comes along with it, it was frontman John Paul White’s acceptance speech that will be vividly rem
Alison Krauss Takes Best Bluegrass Album at 2012 Grammy Awards
Alison Krauss and Union Station accepted the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album for ‘Paper Airplane.’ This particular award was not televised on CBS — the actual prime time broadcast begins at 8PM ET. Instead, Krauss and the band accepted the award during the pre-telecast, which streamed online. The bulk of the awards are handed out during the online stream, so this segment is more about t
Dolly Parton Mourns Whitney Houston’s Death: ‘Whitney, I Will Always Love You’
Dolly Parton and the late Whitney Houston are forever connected through one very specific hit ballad. Houston’s version of ‘I Will Always Love You’ — which Parton wrote and first released in 1974 — was a massive hit for Houston in 1992 as part of ‘The Bodyguard’ soundtrack.
Taylor Swift’s Speak Now Tour Drew Biggest Crowd of 2011
Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now tour was a global, 98-city trek that we are still talking about even though it’s long over. That’s because it was one of the hottest tours of 2011, as the singer traveled the world, strumming her guitar, singing her confessional songs, covering regional artists from the city in which she was playing and inviting big name locals to perform on stage with her. All three of th
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Display Their Love in Soul2Soul Commercial
Love is definitely in the air in the 30-second commercial for Soul2Soul, the new his-and-her fragrances from country’s first couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Hill and McGraw proudly display their passion and love in this black and white clip, which celebrates two fragrances and one love story. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, right?
Jason Aldean Buys 1,300-Acre Farm
What does a incredibly successful country superstar do to celebrate his good fortunes, which include notching his eighth No. 1 hit (‘Tattoos on This Town’), releasing one of the best-selling albums of the past two years (‘My Kinda Party’) and embarking on a sold-out tour? Well, fulfilling a dream like purchasing a nice chunk of property is great way to enjoy the fruits of your labor and that’s jus
Twin Babies Rock Out to Johnny Cash in Cute New Video
Johnny Cash, aka the Man in Black, was the king of infinite cool, and not exactly someone who would automatically come to mind when you think of lullabies or music with which to soothe babies. That is until the proud parents of 9-month-old twins Reece and Levi decided to use Cash as the soundtrack while their twins bounce around in their Jolly Jumpers.
Kelly Clarkson Covers Pistol Annies’ ‘Hell on Heels’
Kelly Clarkson is indulging fan requests on her current tour, playing whatever covers her fans request in advance and want to hear. At her Austin, Texas stop, Clarkson went country, something she’s been hinting at doing with her own music. She covered Pistol Annies‘ ‘Hell on Heels,’ musing that the song was requested by multiple people — and likely because she was in Texas. Texans love their Miran
Obama’s 2012 Campaign Playlist Features Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Darius Rucker + Dierks Bentley
Much like former Democratic President Bill Clinton — who went on late night TV playing the sax — President Barack Obama is using music to connect with a potential pool of voters. With the 2012 election nipping at his heels as he seeks re-election, the commander-in-chief has released a 28-track playlist via Spotify for his upcoming campaign.
Sugarland Groove With Matt Nathanson in New ‘Run’ Video
The new live video for ‘Run’ — a collaboration between Sugarland and pop singer Matt Nathanson — has landed. Nathanson penned the song with the duo, and the tune appears on Nathanson’s ‘Modern Love.’
Danny Gokey Shares Personal Wedding Video
Didn’t get the invite to Danny Gokey‘s wedding? We didn’t either, but never fear. The singer and his new wife Leyicet Peralta welcome fans into their wedding with a new video, posted to Twitter by Gokey himself, which captures several significant moments from their big day. Danny and his bride swapped vows on Jan. 29 and now, they’re giving us a window into their big day.
Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett to Duet at 2012 Grammys
Carrie Underwood and crooner Tony Bennett will be performing a duet together at the 2012 Grammy Awards this year. Fresh off her mashup performance with Steven Tyler, Underwood is teaming up with another amazing vocalist — though not for the first time.