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Blake Shelton, Original Judges to Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'

Christina Vinson — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:49 +0000

Blake Shelton will return to the living rooms of millions for a fifth season of NBC's popular reality singing competition, 'The Voice.' Viewers can rest assured that the comedic country crooner will be sitting back in that big red chair, offering his humor and wisdom to contestant hopefuls come fall.

Kellie Pickler's Freestyle Leaves One 'Dancing With the Stars' Judge in Tears

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:45 +0000

Some are calling Kellie Pickler‘s freestyle during Monday night’s performance finale on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ the best dance of the ABC show’s 16 seasons. It was a spellbinding performance capable of leaving the toughest hearts shattered to pieces. Her perfect score of 30 was something of an afterthought, as anything less would have stirred [...]

Trace Adkins Wins 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:56 +0000

Trace Adkins‘ return to ‘Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars’ paid off in a huge way, as he was “hired” by host/executive producer Donald Trump in Sunday night’s heated competition against fellow finalist, Penn Jillette, winning the show. The singer, who wanted to win ‘Apprentice’ for the Red Cross after theÂ loss of his houseÂ in a devastating fire, certainly [...]

Would Keith Urban Return to 'American Idol'?

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:42:11 +0000

Most average people hate their jobs, toiling away to earn a wage and to make ends meet. It is a rare and precious few who get to do what they love for a living, and Keith Urban is one of those fortunate folks when it comes to being a judge on the embattled 'American Idol.' The singer and guitarist wants to return to his seat for Season 13 in 2014 and with good reason.

Kree Harrison Reveals Future Plans After 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:35:03 +0000

Country’s own Kree Harrison was revealed as the runner-up on the twelfth season of ‘American Idol‘ in the dramatic finale Thursday night (May 16), and in an interview after the show, she shared some of her future plans. “We have the tour, which is so exciting,” Harrison tells MTV News. “I get to travel the [...]

Kree Harrison Sings a New Song Titled 'All Cried Out' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:58 +0000

Country powerhouse Kree Harrison sang a new song titled ‘All Cried Out’ on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (May 15), giving fans a preview of the song she will release as her debut single if she wins the show’s twelfth season. The song is a slower country ballad that takes full advantage of Harrison’s smoky lower [...]

Lady Antebellum Say Hello to 'The Voice' Viewers With 'Goodbye Town'

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:21 +0000

Lady Antebellum have unveiled their second single, 'Goodbye Town,' from their chart-topping new record 'Golden,' and along with their new music video, have been busy promoting the heartbreaking song. On Tuesday (May 14), the trio appeared on 'The Voice,' where trio member Hillary Scott is a mentor, and gave a few of the contestants a chance to showcase their own powerhouse vocals.

Keith Urban Reveals Randy Jackson's Replacement and Who He Thinks Will Win 'American Idol' on 'Ellen'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:11 +0000

After the news broke last week that Randy Jackson will be departing 'American Idol' at the end of its 12th season, fellow judge and country star Keith Urban has revealed who will be taking his place -- sort of.

A Perfect Score Helps Kellie Pickler to Third Place on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:06 +0000

Kellie Pickler‘s Argentine Tango was perfect, but her Flamenco was stiff. She and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ partner Derek Hough tallied a 58 on Monday (May 13), good for third best on the night behind Jacoby Jones and Aly Raisman, who tied with 59s. Pickler and Hough did the Tango first (video above), and impressed [...]

Lady Antebellum Get Uncomfortably Close to a Fan on 'Jimmy Fallon'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:33 +0000

The hit country trio Lady Antebellum have been racking up plenty of television appearances, with a recent visit to Ellen DeGeneres and a hilarious stint on talk show host’s Jimmy Fallon’s late night show Wednesday night (May 8). Apparently, there’s something called “close-up serenading,” which involves a singer singing to a fan while standing only [...]