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Scotty McCreery Cheers on 'American Idol' Hopefuls at Charlotte Auditions

Megan Pacella — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:00:59 +0000

Ever since teenage country star Scotty McCreery won Season 10 of ‘American Idol,’ he hasn’t stopped giving props to the popular show that gave him his big start in country music. On Tuesday, McCreery even stopped by to lend some encouraging words as future ‘Idol’ hopefuls gathered in Charlotte, N.C. to try out for the show’s next season.

Average American's Net Worth Drops to a Level You Won't Believe — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:04:04 +0000

According to a study done by the Federal Reserve, the net worth of the average American family dropped a stunning 40 percent between 2007 and 2010 — mostly because of the housing crisis. The Survey of Consumer Finances, conducted every three years by the Fed, provides a snapshot of Americans’ savings, income and debt, as [...]

Montgomery Gentry to Kick Off 'Fox and Friends' All-American Concert Series This Week

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:30:01 +0000

Montgomery Gentry will tear things up true MG style when they head to ‘Fox and Friends’ on Friday (May 25) to kick off the network’s All-American Concert Series. Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry will break out all of their hits — both new and old – during the high-octane performance on the popular on program, scheduled during the 8AM ET hour.

Country Stars at the 'American Idol' Finale

Billy Dukes — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:30:50 +0000

The ‘American Idol’ finale is almost as hot of a red carpet party as any major award show. Stars from all over the world of music and movies turned up to get a glimpse of this year’s winner being crowned ‘American Idol’ champion. The honor went to Phillip Phillips this year, but a familiar face to country fans was on stage to do the honors.

Reba McEntire and Skylar Laine Duet to 'Turn On the Radio' on 'American Idol' Finale

Cristin Maher — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:30:46 +0000

While she wasn’t in the final running to become the winner of ‘American Idol‘ this season, Skylar Laine still got to perform on the big finale tonight (May 23). Oh, and did we mention Reba McEntire was there, too? Laine rocked the ‘Idol’ stage for one last time alongside McEntire, performing the country superstar’s hit single ‘Turn On the Radio.’

Reba McEntire Joins 'American Idol' Season Finale Lineup

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:00:26 +0000

Scotty McCreery isn’t the only country superstar celebrating the Season 11 finale of ‘American Idol.’ Reba McEntire is set to perform on tonight’s episode (May 23) with country hopeful Skylar Laine, who placed No. 4 this season after being eliminated a few weeks ago.

Luke Bryan Is Rooting for Phillip Phillips on 'American Idol'

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:05 +0000

If there was any doubt Luke Bryan would be pulling for his hometown hopeful Phillip Phillips to win this season of ‘American Idol,’ a recent video posted on his official Twitter account dismisses any suspicion. According to Bryan, his fellow Leesburg, Ga. native is the clear frontrunner as supreme winner during this week’s season finale.

Skylar Laine Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:36:46 +0000

Just when judges were beginning to believe 18-year-old country cutie Skylar Laine could win ‘American Idol,’ viewers sent her home. The Brandon, Miss. native was eliminated on Thursday night, receiving the fewest votes of the remaining five contestants. Laine and perpetual bottom-dweller Hollie Cavanagh were in the bottom two after over 60 million votes were [...]

Veteran in Oregon Faces Eviction for Putting Up American Flag

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:00:18 +0000

A navy veteran in Springfield, Oregon received an eviction notice from his landlord for putting up an American flag for Navy Day on October 27.