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Scotty McCreery Looking Forward to Watching ‘American Idol’ This Season
Between a Brad Paisley tour, media obligations and English tests, it would seem Scotty McCreery wouldn’t have much time to keep up with reality television, but the 18-year old says he’ll definitely be sitting down when the 11th season of ‘American Idol‘ begins on Jan. 18.
Taylor Swift Offered Role in ‘Les Miserables’ Movie
Taylor Swift has beaten Hollywood stars like Lea Michele and Scarlett Johansson for the role of Eponine in the film adaptation of ‘Les Miserables.’ According to Twitch, director Tom Hooper also auditioned Evan Rachel Wood for the pivotal roll in the legendary musical, but it’s the 22-year-old country star who’s received the offer.
Loretta Lynn Cancels First Concerts of 2012
A knee surgery and pneumonia kept country legend Loretta Lynn from fulfilling a number of her late 2011 tour dates. An unknown ailment is keeping her off the road to begin 2012. The singer has canceled her first shows of the year, a Jan. 7 stop in Ashland, Ken. and a Jan. 8 show in Durham, N.C.
Neal McCoy Makes ‘A-OK’ Video Shoot a Hometown Celebration
Neal McCoy didn’t have to go far to find willing extras for the upcoming video for his new song ‘A-OK.’ The singer decided to film the clip in his hometown of Longview, Texas. KYTX reports that McCoy invited anyone and everyone to dance, clap their hands and sing along in the video for the song from his upcoming ‘XII’ album.
Taylor Swift Shares 2012 New Year’s Resolution
If Taylor Swift stays true to her New Year’s resolutions, the meat of 2012 will resemble the end of 2011. The singer has touched on the new music that she’ll release next year and says that working with other artists is a goal for future projects.
Tim McGraw’s ‘Right Back Atcha Babe’ Released on iTunes
Tim McGraw‘s old record label is letting the songs from the embattled ‘Emotional Traffic’ album trickle out one at a time. Just weeks ago, ‘Better Than I Used to Be‘ was released as a single within hours of a judge’s decision to separate the parties. Now, the song ‘Right Back Atcha Babe’ is available on iTunes.
Dolly Parton Looking to Tell Her Story on Broadway
Dolly Parton has the perfect topic for her next try at a Broadway musical: herself. The singer, songwriter and star of the upcoming ‘Joyful Noise’ movie says she’d love to make her personal story of determination and success into a musical, and has even begun to work on it.
Kellie Pickler Performs New Song ‘Unlock That Honky Tonk’
Kellie Pickler is sharing new music with her fans and giving them a chance to download the title track if they pre-order ’100 Proof’ on iTunes. The singer has also released video of an acoustic performance of ‘Unlock That Honky Tonk,’ a banjo-driven, bluesy country tune that shows her fiery side.
Taylor Swift Shares ‘Epic, Romantic’ Reunion With Boyfriend in ‘Ours’ Finale – Webisode 13
The final scenes of Taylor Swift‘s new ‘Ours’ video change the mood of the entire production. Director Declan Whitebloom says Swift was instrumental in setting up a very drab and dreary first few minutes before closing with a vibrant romance.
Carrie Underwood Finished Recording New Album
Carrie Underwood will spend the holiday break with family, friends and her new album. A report from her fan club forum reveals that the singer has finished recording vocals for the still untitled fourth album, and she’ll be listening to the finished cuts over Christmas.
Keith Urban Announces First Batch of 2012 Tour Dates
Keith Urban‘s recent throat surgery went well enough that the country superstar is already scheduling tour dates in 2012. Urban recently posted four dates to the calendar at his official website, beginning with a Feb. 11 show in San Antonio, Texas.
Rodney Atkins’ Divorce Documents Surface
After his arrest for alleged domestic assault, Rodney Atkins said he was left no choice but to file for divorce from his wife of over 13 years. TMZ has obtained the divorce documents, which include Tammy Atkins’ counter complaint and what both parties are seeking as part of their separation.