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Miranda Lambert vs. Rascal Flatts – The Showdown
Miranda Lambert‘s new song took down Keith Urban‘s ‘For You’ last week, setting ‘Over You’ on a path toward Taste of Country Showdown mortality. Each week, we put two hit songs against each other and let readers decide which song is better. ‘Over You’ took just over 55 percent in a vote that ended Sunday night.
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Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Joins Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie as Stars of New Reality Series ‘Duets’
Three artists with ties to country music will be amongst the four celebrities to star on ‘Duets,’ a new ABC series that pairs amateurs with well-known singers. Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will join Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke on the competition show this summer.
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Randy Houser and Wife Welcome Baby West Yantz Houser
Congratulations to country singer Randy Houser and his wife Jessa Lee Yantz. The couple had their first child on Tuesday. As previously reported, Houser was at the hospital tweeting into the early morning before his wife gave birth.
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Jerrod Niemann Says Lee Brice Saved Him From Bus Fire Explosion
It makes sense that Lee Brice would be the first one to recognize a burning bus. After all, he watched his own go up in flames last month. Last night, Jerrod Niemann‘s bus caught fire, and he says it was the ‘Woman Like You’ singer who got his attention and made sure everyone was off the bus before an explosion that would have ripped through the cabin.
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Lady Antebellum Share First Dance Stories in ‘Dancin’ Away With My Heart’ Video
The new video for Lady Antebellum‘s ‘Dancin’ Away With My Heart’ features live footage of the band’s recent tour. It’s filled with images of fans singing along while holding up their iPhones and the trio working the stage in the dramatic fashion they’ve become known for.
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Lauren Alaina Saddened by the Death of Her Dog, Bella
Lauren Alaina is mourning today as her Pomeranian, Bella, has died. The 17-year-old singer tweeted the sad news Thursday afternoon.
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Zac Brown Auctions Off Harley Davidson Motorcycle to Help Baby With Muscular Dystrophy
With four small kids and a busy touring schedule, Zac Brown probably doesn’t have time to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle much — and it could be put to good use. The singer has listed the bike for auction on eBay, with all proceeds going to Andrew’s Warriors, a charity to help a 10-month-old boy with Central Core Disease.
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Waylon Jennings’ Family to Honor His Legacy by Releasing New Music
This week marked the 10th anniversary of Waylon Jennings‘ death, and in celebration of his life and career, his family announced plans to release an album of unreleased material. ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Final Recordings’ will be released sometime this year.
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Lady Antebellum Surprised by Best Country Album Win at 2012 Grammy Awards
The 2012 Grammy Awards continue to be good to Lady Antebellum. The country trio scored big again on Sunday night, ousting five other country stars to win the Best Country Album award for their latest album, ‘Own the Night.’
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Taylor Swift Answers Critics With Flawless Performance of ‘Mean’ at 2012 Grammys
Taylor Swift has performed ‘Mean’ at award shows before, but Sunday night’s performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards felt a little more personal. The country superstar was soaring with confidence after winning two awards for the third single from ‘Speak Now’ earlier in the night.
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Keith Urban Stars in Commercial For ‘The Voice’ Australia
Keith Urban is inching closer to becoming the second major country superstar to lead a team of contestants on ‘The Voice.’ The singer will star on the Australian version of the series when it begins later this year. The promotional video below gives fans of the singer an idea of what to expect from the show down under.
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Craig Morgan Makes Super Bowl Prediction, Shares Thoughts on Steven Tyler’s Anthem Flub
Craig Morgan has performed the National Anthem many, many times and is well aware of what can go wrong during such a stressful performance. The singer tells Taste of Country that he didn’t see Steven Tyler‘s heavily criticized performance before yesterday’s AFC championship game, but he feels bad for him anyway.