While details about Friday morning's school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut are still trickling in, it's clear that innocent lives were taken when a gunman stormed Sandy Hook Elementary School and began firing. The small town in the state's southwest corner will be in the hearts of every American this weekend, including country music's biggest stars.
In order to honor the ultimate 2012 American Country Awards artist, Jewel and her husband, bull rider Ty Murray, took to the stage to announce the Artist of the Year winner. It's been such a great year for country music that it was kind of difficult to guess which artist would snag the coveted guitar award.
Miranda Lambert presented the first of the 2012 American Country Awards winners with guitar on Monday (Dec. 10) night, but later came back to accept three of her own at the star-studded event. However, it was Luke Bryan's night to shine, as the 'I Don't Want This Night to End' singer won nine total ACAs, including two for his radio successes.
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott has announced she is pregnant, topping off the week with more Nashville baby news. The singer and husband Chris Tyrrell shared the happy news with fans on the trio's Facebook page Friday afternoon. The married on Jan. 7 of this year.
The holiday season is all about spending time with family -- unless you're Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley. This week, the 'Wanted You More' frontman used the band's popular Webisode Wednesday feature to shed light on the ongoing feud between the band and Kelley's estranged family member, "Lady Aunt B."
Luke Bryan won the 2012 American Music Award for Favorite Country Male during Sunday's (Nov. 18) TV broadcast. He beat out his 'The Only Way I Know' cohorts Jason Aldean and Eric Church for the prize, which was presented by Lady Antebellum.
November 12, 2012 Ready or not the holiday season is just about here. Lady Antebellum released a new holiday album back in October titled 'On This Winter's Night' and one of the songs is their version of 'Holly Jolly Christmas'. The trio recently released a video for the song, and if you aren't currently in the holiday mood, watching this video will more than likely change that - so beware.
If you caught the CMA Award Show last night on ABC, one star looks like she is "ready to pop." Jennifer Nettles is with baby and is due later this month.
The 38-year old singer is also scheduled to tape her CMA Country Christmas special this weekend
The 2012 CMA Awards winners all had a big year in their own way, and the Nov. 1 awards show is the perfect way to celebrate -- completed only by new metal statues for the mantle.
If you are hoping to see Toby Keith tonight on ABC as part of the CMA Awards Show, you are out of luck. Toby said that he has better things to do tonight.
Lady Antebellum are practically built for Christmas albums. There's a Captain and Tennille quality to their partnership that's made hip by youth and intriguing subject matter. The trio's take on standards like 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' and 'Silent Night' are timeless, in that they could really be transported to any decade of country music. For them, covering yuletide hits is as easy as looking good.
