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‘Les Miserables’ Didn’t Need Taylor Swift’s Star Power, Producer Spills
Taylor Swift just may be the biggest thing in music right now, as her October-released 'Red' continues its reign atop the charts, selling several million copies and earning her a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year with its first single, 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' It's a foregone conclusion that Swift's star power could have provided a serious boost to the new flick 'Les Miser
Greg Bates Reflects on the ‘Best Year of His Life,’ Looks Forward to 2013
Newcomer Greg Bates made his debut on the country scene with his Top 5 single 'Did It for the Girl' in 2012. While he considers 2012 "the best year of my life," he is looking forward to bigger and better things in 2013. Why stop at a Top 5 song when he's got an album on the horizon and tons of new fans to convert?
Keith Urban Wishes Us All a Happy New Year From Australia
It's already 2013 in Australia, which is nearly a day ahead of U.S. local time zones. Country superstar and Season 12 'American Idol' judge Keith Urban is already welcoming in the new year while in Oz. He shared a New Year's Eve photo from Sydney, complete with fireworks going off in the background.
Oak Ridge Boys Perform for Ailing Former President George Bush by Phone
Serving one's country as president is certainly a high-pressure gig. But can come with continued "executive privilege" even after leaving office -- like having one of your favorite country groups perform for you on command when you're sick and need your spirits boosted. George H.W. Bush, who served as the 41st president in the 1990s, has been under the weather for about a month, so when
Tate Stevens to Perform on Fox’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live!’
Phillip Phillips, out. Tate Stevens, in! The 2012 'American Idol' winner is being replaced by the 2012 'X Factor' winner on Fox's 'New Year's Eve Live!' event.
Steel Magnolia’s Meghan Linsey Adopts a Puppy
Steel Magnolia singer Meghan Linsey is a mom. A canine mom, that is. Linsey adopted a super cute puppy she's named Betty.
Emmylou Harris Investigated for Hit-and-Run Accident
Country singer Emmylou Harris has been investigated for a hit-and-run accident that took place on a Los Angeles freeway back in October. The case is currently on the desk of the D.A., who will decide if she needs to be prosecuted.
Jake Owen to Perform at 2013 Orange Bowl
Jake Owen is set to kick off 2013 on a high note and doing what he does best, which is take the stage and perform. The singer and brand new father -- daughter Pearl was born on Thanksgiving Day -- will headline the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl.
Miley Cyrus Covers Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’
Miley Cyrus, daughter of country singer Billy Ray, offered up her loyal, respectful and soulful cover of Dolly Parton's hit 'Jolene,' penned in 1973, in her 'Backyard Sessions' series. The song was written 19 years before Cyrus was even born, but she does a terrific job with it. Did you know that Parton is Cyrus' godmother? True story!
Brad Paisley Performs ‘Behind the Clouds’ at Disney Parks Christmas Parade
It was a country Christmas, as Brad Paisley performed 'Behind the Clouds' at the annual Disney Parks Christmas parade. Paisley fans were able to invite the country superstar into their homes for the holiday, even if only for a few fleeting moments. The performance aired this morning (Dec. 25) but it was pre-taped a few weeks ago.
Lady Antebellum Perform ‘Have a Holly Jolly Christmas’ at Disney Parks Christmas Parade
Lady Antebellum celebrated Christmas this morning (Dec. 25) with all of their fans, courtesy of a pre-taped performance of 'Have a Holly Jolly Christmas' from their holiday record 'On This Winter's Night,' which aired on the annual Disney Parks Christmas parade on ABC.
Miranda Lambert Reveals How She and Blake Shelton Love to Celebrate Christmas
Christmas is something Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton look forward to -- and not just because everyone and their mother happily anticipates the holidays in light of cookies and eggnog, or that you get to tear open expertly wrapped gifts. The couple is so busy with their respective burgeoning careers that they view the holiday season as time to slow down and reconnect with one another. As it tur