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Pregnant Jennifer Nettles Shows Off Baby Bump at Sugarland Concert
Jennifer Nettles was showing off more than just her vocal range at Sugarland‘s West Palm Beach concert on Sunday night (July 29). The Grammy-winning singer revealed quite the baby bump when she walked on stage and grabbed a microphone. But if pregnancy has left Nettles feeling worn out, nobody at the show could tell — she and Kristian Bush, the other half of the duo, apparently put on an awesome set.
Gloriana Perform ‘(Kissed You) Good Night’ on ‘Good Morning America’
Country stars have been taking ‘Good Morning America’ by storm lately. During the latest installment of the show on Monday (July 30), Gloriana took the stage to put on a rendition of their hit single ‘(Kissed You) Good Night’ for a national audience. Between Tom Gossin’s deep singing voice and flawless contributions by the rest of the group, the band’s early morning gig was a hit.
Kelly Clarkson Covers Dixie Chicks’ ‘Wide Open Spaces’
Kelly Clarkson might have gotten her start in pop music, but she’s inching closer and closer to taking over country, too. Last weekend, Clarkson showed that she’s worth her weight in gold as a crossover artist when she put on a rendition of Dixie Chicks‘ ‘Wide Open Spaces’ during a performance in Murphy, CA.
Toby Keith Having Gallbladder Surgery
It’s hard to keep tough-as-nails Toby Keith down for more than a few days. The proof is in his bounce-back rate. This week, the ‘I Like Girls That Drink Beer’ hitmaker will undergo a minor outpatient procedure to have his gallbladder removed. And by Friday (August 3), he’ll resume his Live in Overdrive Tour in Detroit Lakes, Minn. If that’s not tough, then we don’t know what is!
Taylor Swift Still on the Lookout for Next Acting Job
Taylor Swift is by no means a one-trick pony. In addition to selling top albums and chart-busting songs, the 22-year-old country star has also successfully dipped her toe into the waters of acting. If Swift has her way, we could see more of her on the big screen soon.
Toby Keith Allegedly Turns Down ‘American Idol’ Judge Role
The ‘American Idol’ rumor mill is turning again, and this time, Toby Keith is the person of interest. Word has it that in an upcoming cover story for Inland Empire Weekly, the ‘Beers Ago’ singer dishes that he was asked to sit in the judges’ panel for the upcoming ‘Idol’ season, but he turned them down.
Jack Ingram Tips a Hat to Purple Heart Recipient at 35,000 Feet in the Air
There are plenty of reasons to love Southwest Airlines. But free baggage, funny flight attendants and low prices are nothing compared to the cool factor of the airline inviting Jack Ingram to perform an in-flight concert in honor of a military couple who was on board recently. On a flight from Austin to Dallas, the Texas native singer honored the family by playing ‘Wherever You Are’ in honor of 22
Gwen Sebastian Hoping to Win on 50 Shades of Grey, Bible Controversy
Gwen Sebastian is taking issue with Jonathan Denby, a hotel owner in England who replaced copies of the Bible in the Damson Dene Hotel’s nightstands with copies of the risque, but popular, fiction book 50 Shades of Grey.
Miranda Lambert Brings ‘Over You’ to ‘Good Morning America’
Miranda Lambert was all over the daytime talk show circuit yesterday (July 25). Before co-hosting to ‘The View,’ where she dished about the simple life she lives with hubby Blake Shelton and performed with her girls Pistol Annies, Lambert kicked off the day over at ‘Good Morning America.’
Taylor Swift’s Cat, Meredith, Is the Best Thing in Pop Culture
Forget about popular celebs, blockbuster movies and hilarious internet memes for a minute. They’ve all been bested by Taylor Swift‘s cat, Meredith, on E!’s 100 Best Things in Pop Culture list. Thanks to tiny Meredith’s precious meowing, fuzzy gray ears and ability to play fetch better than a dog, it’s no surprise that she would snag the top spot on the pop culture list.
Toby Keith Brings New Hit ‘I Like Girls That Drink Beer’ to Country Thunder Show
It doesn’t look like Toby Keith is ready to stray from making drinking-themed country tunes just yet. On Saturday (July 21), Keith announced that his latest single, ‘I Like Girls That Drink Beer,’ would be available for download this week. While most of us had to wait to hear Keith’s new tune, lucky concertgoers at the country star’s Country Thunder stopover in Wisconsin got to catch the new tune
Dierks Bentley to Release ‘Country and Cold Cans’ EP on August 21
In just a few weeks, Dierks Bentley will raise a glass to his fans when he debuts his four-track ‘Country & Cold Cans’ EP. The disc — which was inspired by the popular title track and the wild and crazy concertgoers who supported Bentley’s 2012 tour of the same name — is slated to hit shelves in late August.