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2011 American Country Awards Best Dressed Pictures
The best dressed artists at any given music awards show are often as news-making as the winners themselves, and tonight’s 2011 American Country Award’ best dressed were no exception. We want to bring special attention to adorable ‘American Idol’ duo Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, who both made our list of the ACAs’ most stylish, which is pretty impressive given their short awards show resume.
2011 American Country Awards Worst Dressed Pictures
The 2011 American Country Awards were a huge success, with many of country music’s hottest stars traveling 2,000 miles from Nashville to Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena just to show their faces on the FOX network. Unfortunately, some of the outfits that the artists packed to wear to the event were not as big of a hit, which quickly landed them on our worst dressed list, as seen in this gallery o
Garth Brooks Plans to Tour Again Eventually
Garth Brooks is currently playing a string of dates at the Las Vegas’ Wynn Casino, which run through February, but don’t expect him to take his show on the road for a full tour just yet. The 49-year-old country music icon won’t be coming out of retirement, at least until his youngest daughter graduates from college in 2014.
Chris Young Starts ‘No Alcohol December’
Chris Young is taking a month-long break from drinking — or at least, that’s the goal.
Taylor Swift Up for Role in New ‘Les Miserables’ Film
According to reports, Taylor Swift is on a list of females potentially suited to fill the role of Eponine in the new big screen adaptation of ‘Les Miserables,’ as directed by Oscar winner Tom Hooper. A source close to the film claims that Swift has even auditioned already.
2012 Grammy Awards Nominees Announced
The 2012 Grammy Awards aren’t until February, but the action got a head start with the entertainment-packed Grammy nominations concert when the 2012 Grammy nominees were revealed.
Tim McGraw Wins Battle Against Curb Records
It seems that Tim McGraw‘s next 30 years will be even sweeter than the last. A judge has ruled in favor of the ‘Felt Good on My Lips’ hitmaker in his legal battle with Curb Records, which means that the chains have been cut and he’s free to record new music apart from the label.
Jake Owen Sings the Blues in Steamy New ‘Alone With You’ Video
Poor Jake Owen. He can’t help it that beautiful women, especially drunk ones, throw themselves at him — but easy hookups are just not his style. In his new ‘Alone With You’ video, Owen speaks his mind and talks from the heart because the track he’s been running on has got him singing the blues.
Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean + More Attend 2011 CMT ‘Artists of the Year’ Celebration
On Tuesday, Nov. 29, stars of all types came out to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to honor country’s Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Lady Antebellum, who were celebrated for being chosen as the 2011 CMT Artists of the Year. The second-annual event — with pictures from the party seen here — brought entertainment from non-country artists Gavin DeGraw and the All-American
Brantley Gilbert Sells Out Multiple 2011 Taste of Country Christmas Tour Shows
You could say that Brantley Gilbert‘s 2011 Taste of Country Christmas Tour shows are going well. So far, the ‘Country Must Be Country Wide’ hitmaker has played four of the 10 concerts on his run, and all four have sold out. In December, Gilbert will hit six more shows across Texas and Louisiana — two of which are already out of tickets, as well.
‘Glee’ Covers Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ on Tonight’s Episode
Country music will get the ‘Glee‘ treatment yet again in a new episode of the hit show airing on Tuesday, Nov. 29. In the ‘I Kissed a Girl’ post-Thanksgiving return episode, one of the characters will tackle the Dolly Parton classic ‘Jolene.’
Taylor Swift Would Like to Have 10 Kids
Taylor Swift is thoroughly enjoying her life in the spotlight, and what else could she really need? The chart-topping songstress has millions of fans, countless awards and even more hit singles. And though she doesn’t currently have a boyfriend, Swift told ‘60 Minutes‘ that one day she’d love to be married with kids — lots of kids.