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Steel Magnolia’s Joshua Scott Jones ‘Doing Wonderful’ After Rehab
Steel Magnolia fans got a nice surprise if they were paying close attention to the ABC’s crowd shots during last week’s CMA Awards in Nashville. Meghan Linsey was in the crowd, seated next to her duo partner/fiance Joshua Scott Jones. Jones had previously been in rehab dealing with undisclosed addictions.
Lauren Alaina to Sing ‘My Grown Up Christmas List’ for ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Special
‘American Idol’ runner-up Lauren Alaina will perform ‘My Grown Up Christmas List’ during next month’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, which airs on ABC. The show was taped last Thursday in Nashville, and a fan video captured the 17-year-old taking on the song that was first made famous in country circles by Amy Grant.
The Band Perry’s ‘If I Die Young’ Earns Song of the Year Honors at 2011 CMA Awards
No one has yet been able to top the Band Perry during the 2011 CMA Awards. The brothers-sister trio are two-for-two after picking up the CMA Award for Song of the Year for ‘If I Die Young.’ The song was also honored with the night’s first award, Single of the Year.
Brad Paisley’s Son Tries to Impress Carrie Underwood With ‘Cave Man’ Moves
Before Brad Paisley filmed the ‘Remind Me’ video, his son Huck (William Huckleberry) had a chance to meet Carrie Underwood for the first time. The 4-year-old has long had a crush on the blond singer, and Paisley says his boy made the most of his opportunity.
Rodney Atkins, Scotty McCreery Added to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup
Rodney Atkins and Scotty McCreery will help lead Santa’s sleigh through the streets of New York City on Thanksgiving morning. The 85th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup includes the two country stars, as well as pop artists like Neil Diamond, Cee-Lo Green and Avril Lavigne.
Miranda Lambert Brings ‘Baggage Claim’ to the ‘Today’ Show
Miranda Lambert began the media tour to promote her new album ‘Four the Record’ with Matt Lauer and the ‘Today’ show crew on Tuesday morning. Before performing her current hit, ‘Baggage Claim,’ Lambert talked a bit about the big year she’s had.
Blake Shelton Says 2012 Season of ‘The Voice’ Will ‘Make the Super Bowl Look Small’
Season two of ‘The Voice’ on NBC will reportedly feature a more talented group of singers, more confident coaches and many more weeks of blind auditions. During a mini-press conference on Friday, Blake Shelton hinted that the show may be the biggest thing to ever air on television.
Sugarland to Honor Stage Collapse Victims During Tonight’s Return to Indiana
As promised, Sugarland are returning to Indiana for a show in honor of the seven killed and dozens injured when the stage collapsed before an August show at the Indiana State Fair. Friday night’s concert at the Conseco Fieldhouse will benefit the Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund.
Scotty McCreery Previews ‘The Trouble With Girls’ Video
Scotty McCreery chose his hometown high school as the set for his new ‘The Trouble With Girls’ video. He also chose which friends and classmates he’d pal around with, and which girl would play his love interest for the song from his new ‘Clear as Day’ album.
Brad Paisley Reacts to Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi’s Death
Brad Paisley has a few ideas of what should become of recently killed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The active tweeter posted two thoughts on the topic, and indicated the dictator would not be in his thoughts and prayers moving forward.
Taylor Swift Reveals She Has 25 Songs Recorded For Next Album
With a year to go before Taylor Swift expects to put a new album in stores, the singer says she’s already recorded enough tunes to fill a double disc CD. During an interview with Ryan Seacrest Thursday morning, Swift revealed that she’s been writing and recording since her last album ‘Speak Now’ was released.
Scotty McCreery’s ‘Clear as Day’ Debuts at No. 1, Makes Billboard History
There was little doubt that Scotty McCreery would have the No. 1 country album in America this week, but his fans may be surprised to learn that the 18-year-old is tops in all genres, by a wide margin. ‘Clear as Day’ was purchased by 197,000 fans in its debut week.