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Danielle Bradbery Wins 'The Voice' Season 4, Blake Shelton Nabs a Threepeat

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:36:42 +0000

It was a threepeat -- and on his birthday! Coach Blake Shelton won his third season in a row of 'The Voice' Tuesday (June 18), as his team member, 16-year-old Danielle Bradbery, nabbed the big win! That's right. Texas girl Bradbery won Season 4. What a birthday present for Papa Bear Blake!

George Jones to Be Honored Through Future Monument, His Wife Announces

Christina Vinson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:00:54 +0000

The late George Jones was a legend in country music, and his impact on the genre will live on in more ways than one. Soon, a monument will be constructed for Jones at Woodlawn Cemetery, where he is buried. In anticipation of devoted fans who will be paying their respects at his graveside — especially those who [...]

Little Big Town Pay Homage to Fleetwood Mac with 'The Chain' Rendition at CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:00:36 +0000

It takes some serious chops to cover a Fleetwood Mac song — any Fleetwood Mac song. But at Wednesday’s (June 5) CMT Music Awards, Little Big Town proved that they can cross genres and make any song sound great. Before LBT stepped onto the dark, smoky stage, Keith Urban appeared in the crowd at the [...]

Carrie Underwood to Sing in Memory of Dead Tornado Victims at CMT Awards

Christina Vinson — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:00:19 +0000

Superstar Carrie Underwood is familiar with the tornado siren, having grown up in Checotah, Oklahoma and even attending college in the Sooner state. The recent deadly tornado in Moore hit home for her, and on Wednesday she'll sing in memory of the deceased victims at the 2013 CMT Music Awards.

George Strait, Keith Urban + More Added as 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:39 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards will be a big night in country music, boasting a terrific lineup of fan-favorite acts, including the King himself. Recently added to the mix are George Strait, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, making this evening a truly entertaining country music party.

Taylor Swift the Big Winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:29 +0000

Taylor Swift won everything short of the Powerball jackpot Sunday night (May 19) at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The country superstar collected eight awards, including Top Artist, Top Album and Top Country Artist at the Las Vegas ceremony. Accepting the Top Artist Award from Celine Dion, Swift thanked her family and then her fans. [...]

Country Artists Drop in at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards – Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:24:08 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which aired live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday night (May 19), brought out the biggest singing stars from all genres — including country. Shania Twain, the Band Perry, Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line and more were in attendance to represent the genre by [...]

Shania Twain, Jennifer Nettles + More to Present at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Christina Vinson — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:27 +0000

Vegas will once again be going country, but this time it's for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The superstar-filled event will be bursting at the seams with country artists this year -- it's just been announced that Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, Shania Twain and others will present awards during the event.

First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

2013 CMT Music Awards Nominees Announced

Billy Dukes — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:57:45 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards nominees have been announced, and two of country music's hottest men -- Luke Bryan and Eric Church -- lead the way with four nominations each. Miranda Lambert also tallied four nods, three as a solo artist and one as part of all-female trio Pistol Annies.