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Ronnie Dunn Expecting First Grandchild
We know what Ronnie Dunn is thankful for at Thanksgiving 2011: the news that he’s expecting his first grandchild! Dunn told Kickin’ Country 100.5, albeit offhandedly, that he’s awaiting the arrival of a new family member and that he already knows it’s a boy.
Taylor Swift, ‘Last Kiss’ (From ‘Speak Now World Tour Live’) – Song Premiere
Taylor Swift‘s new ‘Speak Now World Tour Live’ set doesn’t hit stores until Monday, Nov. 21, but you can get a sample of what to expect right now with Taste of Country’s exclusive premiere of her live performance of ‘Last Kiss.’
Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley Gives Wedding Music Advice to Hillary Scott
Charles Kelley will make sure his musical preferences are played at Hillary Scott’s wedding, whether she likes it or not. After the 2011 CMA Awards on Wednesday, CMT caught up with the Lady Antebellum trio to chat about their award wins — and more importantly, how Scott’s wedding planning adventure is going.
Carrie Underwood’s CMA Awards 2011 Dresses
Carrie Underwood dazzled viewers as the co-host of last night’s CMA Awards 2011, but it wasn’t just her humor, wit and beauty that made her striking. In just three hours time, the ‘Before He Cheats’ hitmaker modeled a heap of costume changes, switching her dress at least at every commercial break (we counted nine dresses in all).
Vince Gill, Keith Urban + Brad Paisley Honor Glen Campbell at 2011 CMA Awards
Today’s country music wouldn’t be what it is without the iconic stars that led the way, like Glen Campbell, who changed the face of the industry with a string of Top 10 hits in the 1960s and ’70s. Realizing his greatness, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley took the stage at the 2011 CMA Awards to honor the legend, who announced in June that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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The Band Perry Grab New Artist of the Year Title at 2011 CMA Awards
For the Band Perry, the first, second and third time is a charm. The sibling trio picked up the award for New Artist of the Year at the 2011 CMA Awards, following wins for both Song of the Year and Single of the Year.
The Band Perry Folk Up the 2011 CMA Awards With ‘All Your Life’
Song of the Year winners the Band Perry turned the lights down low for their performance at the 2011 CMA Awards of their very folk-inspired new single, ‘All Your Life.’
Taylor Swift Performs New Single ‘Ours’ at 2011 CMA Awards
Taylor Swift sat in at tonight’s 2011 CMA Awards to deliver a solo acoustic performance of ‘Ours,’ pretty much confirming the rumors that the song from her ‘Speak Now’ song list is likely her new single.
Sugarland Snag Vocal Duo of the Year, Thank Indiana at 2011 CMA Awards
Despite nearly 10 years of unthinkable success as a duo, Sugarland still maintain a humble attitude. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush very modestly accepted the award for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 2011 CMA Awards … for the fifth time.
Miranda Lambert Fires Up ‘Baggage Claim’ at the 2011 CMA Awards
Miranda Lambert fired up her engine for tonight’s 2011 CMA Awards, performing her current single, ‘Baggage Claim,’ with little visual baggage to fall back on.
Blake Shelton and Kenny Loggins Bring ‘Footloose’ to the 2011 CMA Awards
Country’s funny man Blake Shelton kicked off the 2011 CMA Awards in Nashville, but fortunately, he didn’t take the stage to do stand-up. The reigning Male Vocalist of the Year rocked viewers and his peers with a remade version of the 1984 movie hit ‘Footloose,’ but not without a little help from the original recording artist, Kenny Loggins.
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood Getting Serious With New Girlfriend
Sorry, ladies — it seems that the last remaining single member of Lady Antebellum, Dave Haywood, is officially taken. According to his rep, things are getting serious for Haywood and lady friend Kelli Cashiola, who looked especially comfortable together at the BMI Awards on Tuesday evening.