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One-Minute-Long, 17-Song Taylor Swift Mashup Goes Viral

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:27 +0000

In the internet age of instant YouTube stardom, aspiring performers are always looking for a new angle to get that breakout viral clip that could help launch them. It looks like guitarists Chad Neidt and Brian O'Sullivan have found one; their newly-uploaded clip -- in which they perform a jaw-dropping double-digit medley of Taylor Swift songs -- has garnered more than 25,000 views since it was uploaded at the beginning of May.

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 [...]

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple. The video features McGraw [...]

Taylor Swift Spills All to Her Co-Writers

Christina Vinson — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:00:45 +0000

While superstar Taylor Swift effectively dodges questions left and right in regards to her personal life, there’s one group that she’ll always spill the elusive details to: her co-writers. The ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ hitmaker explains why she thinks it’s important to delve into the whole story before writing a song. “When I go into a [...]

Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw + Taylor Swift Among People's Most Beautiful

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:30:01 +0000

People magazine has issued a preview of its upcoming yearly Most Beautiful People list, and this year's roundup includes several of country's top stars. Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift were all named to the list in 2013. The magazine asked each of the stars to explain what they've learned about themselves that makes them feel beautiful.

Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean + Luke Bryan Lead 2013 Billboard Music Award Country Finalists

Billy Dukes — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:13:31 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Award nominations have been revealed and Taylor Swift shares the lead as a finalist in 11 categories for the May 19 awards show. The 'Red' album-maker is up for a host of country awards, but also all-genre honors like Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album ('Red') and the night's big prize, Top Artist.

Taylor Swift Releasing Entire Line of Keds

Christina Vinson — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:53:19 +0000

If Taylor Swift fans were excited about the limited edition red Ked tennis shoes that came out last fall, they now have a lot of other options to choose from. The singer is expanding her partnership with Keds this spring, and releasing a whole new line of women's champion shoes. If the shoe fits, why not wear all of them?

When Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber Swap Faces You Wind Up With a Pretty Cute Couple

Emerald Catron — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:00:51 +0000

It turns out when you swap the faces of Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, you wind up with a pretty cute lesbian couple. Thanks for the heads up, Reddit. We think Taylor Bieber (we think that’s the one with Bieber’s face, but we’re not sure — it’s very confusing) looks a liiiitle bit like Hayley [...]

Kevin McGuire Goes to ACMs, Family Credits Taylor Swift for His Health

Christina Vinson — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:00:05 +0000

Sometimes the best things in life take the longest, and in the case of Kevin McGuire, it took one full year of waiting. After missing out on being Taylor Swift's date to last year's ACM Awards, the 19-year-old -- who has survived a difficult battle with leukemia -- suited up and went to the 2013 ACMs with the star.

Taylor Swift to Finally Meet Cancer-Stricken Fan Who Was Supposed to Be Her 2012 ACMs Date

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:32:56 +0000

There is a happy ending to this story! Last year, New Jersey teen Kevin McGuire, who was suffering from cancer and in need of a bone marrow transplant, asked Taylor Swift to prom via a Facebook campaign. Despite everyone's best efforts, things didn't work out as planned. Luckily for McGuire, he's getting a second chance in more ways than one!