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Lauren Alaina to Sing ‘My Grown Up Christmas List’ for ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Special
‘American Idol’ runner-up Lauren Alaina will perform ‘My Grown Up Christmas List’ during next month’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, which airs on ABC. The show was taped last Thursday in Nashville, and a fan video captured the 17-year-old taking on the song that was first made famous in country circles by Amy Grant.
‘Glee’ Confirms Toby Keith’s ‘Red Solo Cup’ to Be Featured in December
If Toby Keith wasn’t a fan of ‘Glee‘ characters Sam and the rest of the New Directions already, he will be early next month. The country singer’s viral hit ‘Red Solo Cup’ is scheduled to get the ‘Glee’ treatment courtesy of Chord Overstreet‘s character in the Dec. 6 episode.
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Announce 2012 Tour Dates
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw met and became friends on the road ten years ago, and the two country superstars promise they’ll be having as much fun as fans when they reunite to kick off the Brothers of the Sun Tour next summer. Tickets for seven of the 19 dates go on sale Dec. 3 through Ticketmaster.
Trace Adkins Will Be in His Underwear for the CMA Awards Tonight
With the CMA Awards just hours away, artists are spending the day primping and prepping to look and sound their best for tonight’s show. Trace Adkins tells Taste of Country that he doesn’t want any part of that, revealing that he’ll be skipping the awards show this year.
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Plan 2012 Tour and Duet
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw are reportedly planning a 2012 tour that will be tough to beat. The country superstars are rumored to be finalizing details on a co-headlining show that will rival the 2011 dates Chesney did with the Zac Brown Band.
Brad Paisley’s Son Tries to Impress Carrie Underwood With ‘Cave Man’ Moves
Before Brad Paisley filmed the ‘Remind Me’ video, his son Huck (William Huckleberry) had a chance to meet Carrie Underwood for the first time. The 4-year-old has long had a crush on the blond singer, and Paisley says his boy made the most of his opportunity.
Toby Keith’s ‘Red Solo Cup’ Performed by 3-Year-Old
Toby Keith‘s ‘Red Solo Cup’ has caught on with the sippy cup crowd. This recently uploaded YouTube video shows a 3-year-old girl in a car seat belting out the chorus of Keith’s viral hit. Fast forward to the 20-second mark to watch her really scream the lyrics.
Rodney Atkins, Scotty McCreery Added to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup
Rodney Atkins and Scotty McCreery will help lead Santa’s sleigh through the streets of New York City on Thanksgiving morning. The 85th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup includes the two country stars, as well as pop artists like Neil Diamond, Cee-Lo Green and Avril Lavigne.
Blake Shelton Says 2012 Season of ‘The Voice’ Will ‘Make the Super Bowl Look Small’
Season two of ‘The Voice’ on NBC will reportedly feature a more talented group of singers, more confident coaches and many more weeks of blind auditions. During a mini-press conference on Friday, Blake Shelton hinted that the show may be the biggest thing to ever air on television.
Sugarland to Honor Stage Collapse Victims During Tonight’s Return to Indiana
As promised, Sugarland are returning to Indiana for a show in honor of the seven killed and dozens injured when the stage collapsed before an August show at the Indiana State Fair. Friday night’s concert at the Conseco Fieldhouse will benefit the Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund.
‘Glee’ to Use Toby Keith’s ‘Red Solo Cup’
Toby Keith‘s self-proclaimed “stupidest” song may become his most popular. ‘Red Solo Cup,’ a single from his just-released ‘Clancy’s Tavern‘ album, will be featured next month in an episode of the popular Fox TV hit ‘Glee,’ according to Rolling Stone.
Trace Adkins Shares Picture of Fire-Ravaged House Coming Down
It’s been almost five months since Trace Adkins‘s Brentwood, Tenn. homed burned, and now it looks like demolition crews are finally bringing it down. On Wednesday afternoon the big man tweeted this picture, adding, “The house coming down.”