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Taylor Swift and B.o.B. Battle Pesky Creatures to Shoot New 'Both of Us' Video

Megan Pacella — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:00:45 +0000

Taylor Swift is no stranger to collaborating with artists of all genres. In addition to working with Justin Bieber, the Civil Wars, and others, Swift recently laid down vocal tracks for rapper B.o.B.’s newest single, ‘Both of Us.’ Last week, B.o.B. made the trek to Swift’s home state of Tennessee to film a music video for the song. While he claims to have enjoyed his time down south, both the rapper and his country counterpart encountered some obstacles during the shoot.

Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery + More Step Up to the Plate for City of Hope Softball Challenge

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:26:16 +0000

Greer Stadium was the place to be Saturday morning (June 9) if you were in Nashville for the 2012 CMA Music Festival. Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Vince Gill, Brantley Gilbert, David Nail, James Otto, RaeLynn, Chuck Wicks, Greg Bates, Whitney Duncan, the LoCash Cowboys and Bucky Covington were just a few of the stars on hand to play in the 22nd Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge, which raised funds for cancer research.

Carrie Underwood's 'Good Girl' Wins Video of the Year at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:57:13 +0000

Right after performing ‘Good Girl,’ the gilded goddess Carrie Underwood returned to the stage to pick up her award for Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 6). Country legend Alan Jackson, who revealed that he has made 54 music videos over the course of his career and pointed out the importance of the medium, presented Underwood with her buckle for the biggest award of the evening.

Miranda Lambert's 'Over You' Captures Female Video of the Year Award at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:45:39 +0000

After snagging an award for Male Video of the Year, Luke Bryan took the stage at the 2012 CMT Music Awards to present the award to Miranda Lambert for Female Video of the Year. It was surely a tight race as Sara Evans (‘My Heart Can’t Tell You No’), Lambert (‘Over You’), Martina McBride (‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’), Kellie Pickler (‘Tough’), Taylor Swift (‘Ours’), and Carrie Underwood (‘Good Girl’) were in the running for the coveted gold buckle.

Luke Bryan Wins Male Video of the Year at 2012 CMT Music Awards for 'I Don't Want This Night to End'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:35:12 +0000

Luke Bryan nabbed the buckle for Male Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards for his cinematic clip for ‘I Don’t Want This Night to End.’ The ever-excitable singer bounded up on the stage to accept his honor as though he just downed a case of Red Bull.

Lady Antebellum Win Group Video of the Year for 'We Owned the Night' at CMT Music Awards 2012

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:14:57 +0000

Lady Antebellum picked up the buckle for Group Video of the Year for ‘We Owned the Night’ at the 2012 CMT Music Awards. First, they open the show with a mashup and then they nab an award at the midpoint! It turned out to be a good night for Lady A.

Jason Aldean Wins 2012 CMT Music Award for CMT Performance of the Year With 'Tattoos on This Town'

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:27:11 +0000

Competition was stiff tonight for the 2012 CMT Music Awards for the CMT Performance of the Year award. Thanks to CMT’s television shows, series and specials, there have been plenty of rocking live shows aired on the television station this year. But none beat out Jason Aldean, who took home his first gold buckle ever.

Scotty McCreery's 'The Trouble With Girls' Snags USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:58:50 +0000

The Band Perry came on stage at the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight before their performance to present the award for USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year. Before they announced the big winner, Neil Perry gave viewers a taste of his vocals when he sang the chorus of the Doors’ ‘Break on Through to the Other Side.’ Although all of the nominees have had a great year, one country singer stuck out — and the audience was quite happy with the winner.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood's 'Remind Me' Wins 2012 CMT Music Award for Collaborative Video of the Year

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:38:05 +0000

When two of your favorite artists come together, the result is that the sum of their collaboration is greater than the individual parts. That’s what Jake Owen said when he took the stage with ‘Twilight’ star Kristen Greene to present the 2012 CMT Music Award for Best Collaborative Video of the Year.

David Nail to Play the Country Music Hall of Fame During 2012 CMA Music Festival

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:31:16 +0000

David Nail is one of many artists scheduled to perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville during the 2012 CMA Music Festival this week. Nail will kickoff the Hot Nights at the Hall concert series with his performance, which is slated for Tuesday night (June 5).

Check Out The Sky For a Rare Celestial Event

Jami Bond — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:05:25 +0000

Be sure to keep your eyes on the sky on Tuesday, June 5. It’s the last chance in our lifetime to see the transit of Venus across the face of the sun! Venus is set to pass between the Earth and the sun tomorrow just before sunset. Here in Montana, look for it to begin [...]

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Launch Brothers of the Sun Tour With a Bang

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:00:08 +0000

The long wait came to an end over the weekend when Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney‘s joint Brothers of the Sun Tour kicked off in Tampa, Fla. Saturday (June 2). The cat was even let out of the bag for the new McGraw music that he has been keeping tight-lipped about. His set consisted of fan favorites like ‘I Like It, I Love It,’ ‘Live Like You Were Dying,’ ‘Felt Good on My Lips’ and ‘Real Good Man,’ but also incorporated a few brand new tunes in ‘Mexicoma’ and ‘Truck Yeah.’

Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood + More to Go to Bat for Annual City of Hope Softball Challenge

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:00:04 +0000

One of the most anticipated events held during the 2012 CMA Music Festival is the annual City of Hope Softball Challenge, which brings country music’s biggest stars to the baseball field for a great cause. This year, Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood, LoCash Cowboys, Lauren Alaina, Brantley Gilbert, Vince Gill, Chuck Wicks, David Nail, James Otto, Jeffrey Steele and many more have signed on for the big game, set for Saturday, June 9.

Taylor Swift Speak Now Tour Exhibit to Open in Nashville

Megan Pacella — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:00:58 +0000

When country music fanatics pour into Nashville for CMA Fest next week, they’ll have the opportunity to get their fill of Taylor Swift, too. Starting June 6, an exhibit devoted entirely to the award-winning country songstress will be on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Appropriately named Taylor Swift: Speak Now — Treasures [...]

Kenny Chesney Wraps Rehearsals for Brothers of the Sun Tour

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:05 +0000

With just weeks until the launch of his Brothers of the Sun Tour with pal Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney has wrapped rehearsals for the all-arena outing. The country entertainer feels confident and prepared to take the stage show on the road, and admits the tour has been anything but a rushed project.

Patsy Cline Honored With Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:41 +0000

“Patsy Cline is an American music icon and perhaps the most accessible artist in country music history,” says Country Music Hall of Fame and museum director Kyle Young (quote via GAC). “Though she recorded for only eight years and made her last record nearly 50 years ago, her body of work — those classic torch songs and ballads of heartache — have continued to resonate with music fans of all genres.”

Taylor Swift Donates $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education

Megan Pacella — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:30:10 +0000

By now, everyone knows that award-winning country star Taylor Swift has a huge heart. And thanks to her award-winning, record-breaking music career, the ‘Mean’ hitmaker has a hefty bank account, too. What do you get when you put those things together? A gigantic donation to a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Celebrate the Music of Johnny Cash at the BST

Jami Bond — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:46:32 +0000

Johnny Cash fans rejoice! For the next 4 weekends you can enjoy the sounds of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. The Billings Studio Theatre Presents Ring of Fire, a jukebox musical that celebrates the lives and stories of Johnny Cash sang about in his music. Though he is never impersonated, his remarkable [...]