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Chris Young Starts ‘No Alcohol December’
Chris Young is taking a month-long break from drinking — or at least, that’s the goal. The ‘Tomorrow’ hitmaker shared via his Twitter page that he’s inciting No Alcohol December following the ever-popular No Shave November, which means he won’t drink until after Christmas.
Toby Keith’s ‘Red Solo Cup’ Gets the ‘Glee’ Treatment in New Video
Toby Keith won’t make his ‘Glee‘ television debut until next week, but a full clip of the ‘Red Solo Cup‘ cover has already hit the web. When an old McKinley High School regular (played by Chord Overstreet) returns in the ‘Hold On to Sixteen’ episode, a party ensues, and the red party cups get passed around like candy — filled with sparkling cider, of course.
Martina McBride Gets in the Spirit With ‘Please Come Home for Christmas’ on ‘CMA Country Christmas’
As Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles remarked, Martina McBride has one of the best voices in music — not just in country, but in all genres. McBride practically floated as she sang her rendition of ‘Please Come Home for Christmas’ on the Dec. 1 ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, which we’d argue could be the performance of the evening.
Faith Hill Lays Down ‘Little Drummer Boy’ During ‘CMA Country Christmas’
Faith Hill knows the true meaning of Christmas — it’s making sure the reindeer are fed. After spilling the intimate details of her holiday traditions with her country cowboy husband Tim McGraw during the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, the blonde songstress laid down a good kind of sleepy song: the classic ‘Little Drummer Boy.’
Rascal Flatts Welcome Winter With ‘White Christmas’ on ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Special
‘Snow flurries’ fell from the ‘sky’ in the Bridgestone Arena as the three Rascal Flatts wise guys — err, men (in host Jennifer Nettles’ words) — delivered a soft and sweet version of the classic, ‘White Christmas’ during the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special.
2012 Grammy Awards Nominees Announced
The 2012 Grammy Awards aren’t until February, but the action got a head start with the entertainment-packed Grammy nominations concert when the 2012 Grammy nominees were revealed.
Tim McGraw Wins Battle Against Curb Records
It seems that Tim McGraw‘s next 30 years will be even sweeter than the last. A judge has ruled in favor of the ‘Felt Good on My Lips’ hitmaker in his legal battle with Curb Records, which means that the chains have been cut and he’s free to record new music apart from the label.
Tim McGraw Attempts to Cut Ties With Curb Records to Record New Music
Tim McGraw is still searching for greener pastures. The iconic country singer is seeking to cut ties with his record label, Curb Records, once and for all, just so he can have the freedom to get new music to his patiently waiting fans. McGraw and Curb will go face to face in court starting Tuesday to hopefully find a resolution.
Lauren Alaina Flubs National Anthem at NFL Game
Lauren Alaina may have messed up the lyrics to the National Anthem at the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game on Thanksgiving day, but she was just thankful that she didn’t fall. The 17-year-old singer slipped while singing a line in the ‘Star Spangled Banner,’ and like a true professional, humbly picked up the pieces and finished the song.
Keith Urban Recovering From Successful Throat Surgery
From the sound of it, Keith Urban will be better in no time following a successful throat surgery. The ‘Without You’ singer underwent the outpatient procedure to remove a polyp on his vocal chords earlier this week and thankfully, came out unscathed.
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.
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