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Dierks Bentley Reflects on Loss of His ‘Biggest Influence,’ His Dad
Dierks Bentley‘s father, Leon Bentley, died on Friday, June 1. The singer was forced to cancel shows beforehand, and in the wake of his dad’s death, tweeted the news to fans, thanking them for their support. He also took a moment to reflect on the fact that his father was his biggest influence in country music, since his dad’s listening habits turned him onto the genre as a young kid.
Dierks Bentley’s Father Dies
It is with great sadness that we report that the father of country singer Dierks Bentley died yesterday (June 1).
Scotty McCreery to Phillip Phillips: ‘Go Out There Looking to Learn’
Scotty McCreery won Season 10 of ‘American Idol’ and became a legit country superstar in the ensuing year, so of course he has plenty of advice to offer to and to instill in the winner of Season 11, Phillip Phillips. McCreery offered his heir apparent a few choice words of advice: “Go out there looking to learn.”
Jennifer Nettles + Kelly Clarkson ‘Duets’ Partners Revealed
‘Duets,’ the new reality singing competition series starring Sugarland vocalist Jennifer Nettles and semi-country singer Kelly Clarkson, debuts this coming Thursday (May 24) in a two-hour premiere.
Reba McEntire Series ‘Malibu Country’ Picked Up by ABC
Congrats are in order for Reba McEntire. The singer’s new series ‘Malibu Country’ has been picked up by ABC. The pilot was given the greenlight earlier this year and now the series is a go. Reba shared the good news via Twitter and confirmed that she’ll be working with comedienne Lily Tomlin, too.
Kenny Chesney, The Band Perry + More Set for ‘TODAY’ Show Summer Concert Series
The TODAY show always has a great lineup of talent. This year they will beef up the country performances.
Jake Owen Gets Engaged at Hometown Concert
Sorry ladies, but Jake Owen is now officially off the market. The country singer proposed to his girlfriend Lacey Buchanan Saturday night (April 7) while performing at his annual charity event in his Vero Beach, Fla. hometown.
Blake Shelton Wins Male Vocalist of the Year at 2012 ACM Awards
Even though he is the co-host of the 2012 ACM Awards, Blake Shelton didn’t stuff the ballot to win the Male Vocalist of the Year award. He won it because he is awesome. We’d venture to guess that some of his newly-cultivated fans from his stint on the ‘The Voice‘ voted, too.
Dierks Bentley Performs ‘Home’ After an Intro From Bono at 2012 ACM Awards
Dierks Bentley has friends in high places. No, seriously. The singer performed his smash hit song ‘Home’ at the 2012 ACM Awards tonight (April 1), but not before he was introduced by none other than Bono. Yes, that Bono, of U2 fame.
Miranda Lambert Wins 2012 ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert followed up her win for Album of the Year with the 2012 ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year. Congrats, Miranda. It’s shaping up to be your night.
Toby Keith Turns 2012 ACM Awards Into a Party With ‘Red Solo Cup’
Toby Keith began his performance of his monster hit ‘Red Solo Cup’ while walking through the crowd at the 2012 ACM Awards tonight (April 1) with a — you guessed it — red Solo cup in one hand and a microphone in the other. The singer roamed amongst the people for the course of the entire song, and most of the audience members were also holding their own disposable receptacles — aka the things that
Brad Paisley Goes ‘Camouflage’ at 2012 ACM Awards
Wearing his signature white cowboy hat, Brad Paisley performed ‘Camouflage’ at the 2012 ACM Awards tonight (April 1). He did so after he was introduced by his buddy and tourmate Scotty McCreery, who offered up a half performance of ‘Water Tower Town’ moments before. Life imitated art as Paisley wore a black and grey camo pattern button-down for his performance.