Jeff Giles
Jason Aldean Corn Maze to Go on Display
Have you ever wanted to walk up Jason Aldean‘s shoulder, take a tour up and down his face, and stroll around his hat?
Now, thanks to an intrepid corn maze operator in North Carolina, you can.
Lady Antebellum Debuts Two New Songs from ‘Own the Night’ Album [VIDEO]
Two weeks can seem like an eternity when you’re waiting for something you really want — and Lady Antebellum fans are feeling it right now, counting down the days until the September 13 release of the band’s highly anticipated third album, ‘Own the Night.’
But if you’ve been impatiently marking down the days, we’ve got some good news — and a pair of new songs for you to enjoy.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles to Host Another ‘CMA Country Christmas’
When country’s finest return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to film this year’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on November 10, there will be some familiar faces on stage — starting with the event’s host.
As she did last year, Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will emcee the evening, which finds country stars sharing personal stories and performing some of their favorite holiday songs.
Ellen DeGeneres Makes Surprise Appearance at Taylor Swift Concert [VIDEO]
It was impressive enough that Taylor Swift booked a four-night run of sellout performances at L.A.’s Staples Center. Then she went and added surprise cameos from Justin Bieber and Jason Mraz, who each popped up for unannounced duets. Sunday night marked the end of Taylor’s Staples residency, and she had yet another surprise special guest for her fans: Ellen DeGeneres.
Are Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber Writing Songs Together?
When Justin Bieber showed up onstage at Taylor Swift‘s August 23 show for a surprise duet rendition of his hit ‘Baby,’ their impromptu collaboration made the concert memory of a lifetime for several thousand concertgoers and set news feeds abuzz for the rest of the week.
And as it turns out, that might not be the last we hear from the young megastar duo.
Josh Kelley Unveils New Song, ‘Best of Me’
Can’t get enough of Josh Kelley? The rising country star is here to fix what ails you with a new video blog that will provide fans with exclusive performances — including new and previously unreleased material.
He’s already kicked things off with a pair of tunes: the public debut of a new song, ‘Best of Me,’ as well as an acoustic version of ‘Naleigh Moon,’ from his first country album, 2011′s ‘Ge
Will Scotty McCreery Cover Keith Urban on His New Album, ‘Clear as Day?’
Scotty McCreery fans still have a little over a month to wait until the ‘American Idol’ winner graces store shelves with his debut album, ‘Clear as Day.’ But in the meantime, he’s on the road with this year’s ‘AI’ tour — and sharing a few tidbits about what we can expect to hear from the finished product.
And as it turns out, he might end up having at least one famous guest.
Lady Antebellum Works with Spotify and Pandora to Promote New Album, ‘Own the Night’
Billboard Magazine
When Lady Antebellum returns with its third album, ‘Own the Night,’ on September 13, the country trio will kick off a major promotional campaign that will see them on the road, on TV (including a performance on ‘Saturday Night Live’), and, of course, all over the radio.
But they aren’t stopping there. As the band revealed during a recent interview with Billboard, they’re also
2011 CMA Awards Nominees to Be Announced September 6
On November 10, the 2011 CMA Awards will bring together country’s brightest stars for an evening of glamour, excitement, and live performances of the year’s biggest hits — but you won’t have to wait until then for the fun to start.
The announcement of this year’s nominees will be an event unto itself, featuring an appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ by The Band Perry and Jake Owen, as well as a N
Early Buck Owens Recordings to Be Released in September
He’s a legend today, but Buck Owens wasn’t born into country music royalty — in fact, he struggled for years as a session musician and performer, releasing a series of little-known recordings for smaller labels.
Next month, thanks to a compilation scheduled for release by Rockbeat Records, fans will get a new chance to hear some of Owens’ earliest recordings for themselves.
Shoes That Tripped Up Shania Twain Sold for $9,000 for Singer’s Charity
You can hardly blame Shania Twain for wanting to get rid of the shoes that tripped her up when she fell during the 2011 CMT Video Music Awards ceremony in June — and you’ve got to hand it to her for raising some money for a good cause in the process.
After autographing the infamous heels, Shania put them up for auction on eBay two weeks ago, and after a 63-bid frenzy, she sold them for $9,000 — wh
Martina McBride Unveils New Songs During ‘CMT Unplugged’ Special [VIDEO]
We’ll have to wait until October 11 to hear Martina McBride‘s new album ‘Eleven,’ but she gave fans a sneak preview of her new material while taping a CMT special this week.
‘CMT Unplugged: Martina McBride’ aired Wednesday night, and nestled between the hits in her set list, she shared some of her favorite songs from the new album, in addition to a cover of Sara Bareilles’ ‘Love Song.’