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Picture of the Week: Carrie Underwood Splurges on New Music
It’s difficult to tell for sure, but it looks like Carrie Underwood chose Best Buy to purchase a copy of her new album ‘Blown Away’ on Tuesday. We wonder if they asked for her phone number or zip code as she checked out? Or to see some identification?
Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch Dead: Country Stars React
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The death of the Beastie Boys Adam Yauch — aka MCA — proves how universal good music truly is. The artist didn't directly contribute to country music, but still dozens of artists are saddened by his passing.
Carrie Underwood Announces 2012 Blown Away Tour Dates
In addition to releasing her highly-anticipated studio album ‘Blown Away’ on Tuesday, Carrie Underwood announced a whopping 57 scheduled shows on her upcoming 2012 Blown Away Tour. Hunter Hayes will open dates across the country and Canada, with $1 from each ticket sold at North America shows benefiting Red Cross disaster relief.
Carrie Underwood Discusses Anxieties, ‘Blown Away’ and Life as a Wildflower
Do you need evidence that Carrie Underwood is still just a small town girl from Checotah, Okla.? Check out her Twitter page. The singer was one of the last holdouts to join, but now says she appreciates being able to jostle with her fans and followers. She doesn’t stalk anyone — most of the 26 people she follows, she knows — and hasn’t become addicted to the social media site just yet. Her favorit
Best Dressed Female – Readers Poll
The red carpet at country music awards shows is nothing short of a fashion show. While a few stars consistently take chances with outfits that fans agree are too short, too colorful or too… weird, five country females can always be counted on to exhibit class and beauty. Which of the following female artists would you call the ‘best dressed’ woman in country music?
Tim McGraw – Then and Now
You can still recognize Tim McGraw by his eyes and mustache, but much of the rest of his face is quite different in 2012. The singer is in much better shape than he was in this picture from 1993, for starters. There is something else that is different, and we can’t quite place it…
Carrie Underwood Admits Feedback From Her Husband Isn’t Always Well-Received
Carrie Underwood will release her fourth studio album ‘Blown Away‘ in three weeks (May 1). It’s the first she’s recorded since her marriage to hockey player husband Mike Fisher, but that’s not to say he’s had a heavy influence on the project. Underwood tells Taste of Country that the Nashville Predator has heard the album, and even offered a few opinions — but she’s not always listening.
Team Blake’s Chances on ‘The Voice’ – Readers Poll
After tonight, Blake Shelton‘s team on ‘The Voice’ will be down to just two members. Last night he said good-bye to rocker Jordis Unga. While the Minnesotan was heartbroken, she understood his logic. Forced to choose between four singers who’d all delivered brilliant performances during the live show, Shelton sent home the contestant who got the fewest fan votes two weeks ago.
Favorite New Hairdo – Readers Poll
Lauren Alaina revealed a new summer cut to fans over the weekend. The country cutie chopped her long locks, added a little more blonde and framed her face. The response from fans has been overwhelmingly positive, but where does the ‘Georgia Peaches’ singer rank among other recent hair cuts?
Remember When Kelly Clarkson Finished Second on ‘World Idol’?
When ‘American Idol’ copycat programs began enjoying success worldwide, someone thought it’d be a great idea to put the 11 individual country winners against each other for a one-day event called ‘World Idol.’ Kelly Clarkson — season one ‘Idol’ winner — was the U.S. representative, and she did very well, finishing second to Norway’s Kurt Nilsen. Yes, that mop-topped boy on the right (who vaguely r
Picture of the Week: Scotty McCreery Golfs at Augusta
Southern boy Bubba Watson won the Masters in Augusta, Ga. last weekend, and Scotty McCreery recognized his achievement by posting his own picture from the hallowed golf course. Who knew the ‘American Idol’ winner was such a good golfer?
‘American Idol’ Singers – Then and Now
Country music has been a happy home for a number of ‘American Idol’ contestants, including two winners — three if you count Kelly Clarkson, who just recently decided to try her luck in the genre. Since their time on the show, the singers have grown up considerably. Even Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina — who are just one year removed from the FOX reality series — look different than they did when