Dierks Bentley Fan Is Hero Who Ended Fort Hood Shooting Spree
In the aftermath of shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, that killed 13 people and injured another 30, Dierks Bentley learned that he had a connection to the civilian police officer who stopped the rampage.
Willie Nelson Abandons Usual Routine for Special Performance in Nashville
Willie Nelson is certainly a treasure trove of American music and a master interpreter of all styles. As if to prove this, he departed from his normal routine to play a concert dominated by cover songs Thursday night (Nov. 5) at Nashville's Ryman Auditori
Taylor Swift Talks About Hosting Saturday Night Live
Taylor Swift will be adding to her list of accomplishments this weekend on Saturday Night Live. She previously performed on the show, but Saturday (Nov. 7), she'll serve as host -- and musical guest.
Trisha Yearwood Finds More Family Recipes for Her Second Cookbook
After compiling her first cookbook, Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen, Trisha Yearwood found 60 or 70 recipes on the chopping block. However, she wasn't sure those leftovers would ever end up in print since she says it takes about a year to pu
CMT Insider Interview: Carrie Underwood
After two multi-platinum albums, Carrie Underwood says she felt less pressure while working her latest project, Play On, which arrived in stores this week.
Alan Jackson Signing Autographs in Downtown Nashville
Alan Jackson will sign autographs in downtown Nashville next week to call attention to the Alan Jackson Collection, a line of lifestyle merchandise being sold by the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant chain.
Carrie Underwood Encourages Her Fans on New Album, Play On (Part 2 of 2)
In the second half of this two-part interview with Carrie Underwood, the Checotah, Okla., native discusses her superhero producers, her fondness for small animals and the meaningful messages in new songs like "Change" and "Play On."
Disney Closes Carolwood Records
Trent Tomlinson and Love and Theft will be moved to Lyric Street Records following this week's closure of Carolwood Records.
CMT Insider Interview: Faith Hill Discusses New "Parfum"
Faith Hill still laughs about the first time she tried to pronounce the word "parfum," but she's clearly excited about her new women's fragrance that was recently introduced.
George Strait, Reba McEntire Announce 2010 Tour
George Strait and Reba McEntire will tour together in early 2010, starting Jan. 22 in Baltimore and visiting 19 cities before concluding on April 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Carrie Underwood Gets Back to Work With Play On (Part 1)
Carrie Underwood knew she needed to finish a new album this year. Luckily, she viewed the writing and recording process of Play On as a labor of love, rather than just one more thing to check off her huge to-do list. The album will be released Tues
Martina McBride Returns to Dairy Queen for Tuesday's Oprah
Martina McBride will appear on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show about first jobs on Tuesday (Nov. 3), returning to the Dairy Queen in Hutchinson, Kan., where she worked after high school.
Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson Join Country Throwdown Tour
Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town and Jack Ingram will serve as headliners for the Country Throwdown Tour 2010, an amphitheatre tour that will feature one main stage and two side stages.
HOT DISH: Jo Dee Messina Should Grab Attention With Upcoming Single
When Jo Dee Messina dropped by my kitchen to tape CMT's Southern Fried Flicks last month, she brought one song for me to hear. I have to tell you, when she played "That's God," I had to hold back the tears. At the time, the folks at her label, Curb
Tim McGraw Booms in With No. 1 Country Album, Southern Voice
Tim McGraw's Southern Voice enters Billboard's country albums chart this week at a resounding No. 1, propelled to that prominence, says Nielsen SoundScan, by first week sales of 137,000 copies.
Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Investigators cracked a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into their unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said....
11/07/2009 08:36:17am
Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) -- Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders - and tattoos - exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts....
11/07/2009 07:36:38am
Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by lawyer Brian Oxman, who said there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the Jackson family patriarch....
11/06/2009 08:22:12pm
Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts
HONOLULU (AP) -- The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptcy, citing a big drop in donations....
11/07/2009 12:12:51am
A&E: Reality show about Jacksons premieres Dec. 13
NEW YORK (AP) -- A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST....
11/06/2009 03:18:11pm
Judge OKs plea deal for 'Girls Gone Wild' founder
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A judge sentenced "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis on Friday to 301 days already served and a year of probation for filing false income tax returns and bribing Nevada jail workers....
11/06/2009 02:35:46pm
Rihanna: Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes'
NEW YORK (AP) -- Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw "no soul in his eyes."...
11/06/2009 11:04:33pm
Latin singer Alejandro Sanz searches for paradise
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Whenever Latin pop sensation Alejandro Sanz writes music, he sets off on a "long mental journey" to find inspiration. But when Alicia Keys surprised the singer at a party in New York by joining him in an impromptu jam session, Sanz knew then that he'd found his muse....
11/06/2009 09:38:08am
Augusten Burroughs shares his holiday stories
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's not uncommon for people to say that their holidays don't live up to a Norman Rockwell painting, but Augusten Burroughs says his holidays have been "hideous."...
11/06/2009 02:34:04pm