Taylor Swift is Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Awards, Country

“I’ll never forget this moment because in this moment everything that I have ever wanted has just happened to me.”

Should Taylor Swift start packing her bags and call it a career? One week after wowing critics with her humor on Saturday Night Live, the 19-year-old reached a professional high when she perfected a clean sweep at last night’s CMA Awards.

After collecting wins for Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year (“Love Story”) and Album of the Year, she ended the evening with the event’s biggest award: Entertainer of the Year. Swift is now the youngest person to ever win that prize and the first solo woman since Shania Twain in 1999 to do so.

You can see a full list of winners after the jump.

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Carrie Underwood Sings About a Cowboy Casanova

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Upcoming Releases, Videos, Country

Does Carrie Underwood have a problem with men? (If your name is either Chace or Tony—feel free to give us your two cents.)

In “Before He Cheats,” the American Idol “might’ve saved a little trouble for the next girl” by carving her name into some leather seats. Now she’s warning ladies about a “Cowboy Casanova” who’s “like a disease.” Where is she finding these guys?

You can preview Underwood’s new song above and follow along with the lyrics posted after the jump. Her upcoming album, Play On, will be released on November 3.

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Brooks & Dunn Talk About Upcoming Split

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Upcoming Releases, Country

Nearly 20 years after releasing their first album, one of country music’s biggest duos has decided to call it a day.

Earlier this week, Brooks & Dunn announced to their fans that their long run will officially end next year. “After 20 years of making music and riding this trail together, we have agreed as a duo that it’s time to call it a day. This ride has been everything and more than we could ever have dreamed…. We owe it all to you, the fans. If you hear rumors, don’t believe them, it’s just time.” the message on the group’s website read.

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Kid Rock and Kelly Pickler: Detroit Rock Meets Country Charm

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Country, Rock

According to Vote For the Worst, former American Idol contender and current country crooner Kellie Pickler is dating Kid Rock. Apparently the two met last year during a USO tour, and it’s been reported that they’re quite the item in Nashville.

Did anybody see this coming?

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Taylor Swift Creates Her Own Behind the Scenes Video

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Videos, Country

What does a country superstar do when she’s not performing on stage? Well, Taylor Swift’s apparently just like any other 18-year-old. When she’s not being dumped over the phone, she’s talking to cats, fighting with her brother or lip-synching to someone else’s music. (In this case, Swift is mouthing the words to Katy Perry’s “Hot N Cold.”)

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Performers Announced for the 42nd Annual CMA Awards

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Awards, Performances, Country

As expected, next month’s CMA Awards will once again be a star-studded affair. Just last week, it was announced that performers from the world of rock and reggae would also join the 42nd annual event.

Here are the names that have been announced so far for Country Music’s Biggest Night:

• Trace Adkins
• Brooks & Dunn
• Kenny Chesney and The Wailers
• The Eagles
• Alan Jackson

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