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Rodney Atkins Responds to Domestic Assault Claims
Rodney Atkins has responded to reports that he was arrested and charged with domestic assault of his wife, Tammy Atkins, last month at their Tennessee home. According to court documents, his wife claimed that he attempted to smother her with a pillow and that he grabbed her by the face to throw her down the hallway after a long, verbal argument
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Shania Twain Stalker Appeals Guilty Plea
An already unpredictable court case against Shania Twain stalker John Palumbo just got stranger. The 51-year-old former doctor is appealing his own guilty plea in hopes of getting an acquittal or a new trial. Legal experts are suspicious of his motivations. The trial had officially ended in November.
Dolly Parton Named One of the Hottest Women of All Time
Dolly Parton is the lone country music beauty to find her way on to Men’s Health’s list of the 100 Hottest Women of All Time. The country queen comes in at No. 92 — just a smidgen hotter than singer Linda Ronstadt, but quite as hot as ’70s actress Susan George.
Toby Keith Releases Christmas Version of ‘Red Solo Cup’ Video
After a performance on the 2011 American Country Awards and an appearance on ‘Glee,’ Toby Keith has retooled the ‘Red Solo Cup’ video to reflect the holiday spirit. The singer provides another reason to watch the year’s most viral country music video by adding images of Santa Claus to it every 30 seconds or so.
Shaquille O’Neal Joins Easton Corbin to Perform George Strait Song
It’s hard to say who looks happier in this picture, country newcomer Easton Corbin or future NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. The big man surprised Corbin onstage in Orlando last Friday night, playing guitar on a cover of George Strait‘s ‘It Just Comes Natural.’
Jason Aldean Working on New Music With Rapper Ludacris
Jason Aldean and hip-hop star Ludacris appear to be working on something new. The rapper recently tweeted the photo of him and Aldean (seen above) pouring over a sound board in Nashville. “In studio again w/ Jason Aldean in Nashville Tn! More history being made right now!” Ludacris tweeted on Monday.
Taylor Swift Tops Billboard Year-End Charts
Taylor Swift is the top country artist of the year, according Billboard magazine. The annual lists of year-end charts were just revealed, and Swift leads in many country categories, including album sales, downloads and tour revenue. She also ranks amongst the most played country artists of 2011.
Emily Robison Hoping for a Dixie Chicks Reunion
The Dixie Chicks released their ‘Storytellers’ DVD last month, featuring 11 intimate VH1 performances from 2006. Aside from a documentary and the Emily Robison and Martie Maguire duo Courtyard Hounds, fans haven’t heart much from the group as a trio since that show in Los Angeles. Robison says she’s hoping that changes.
Carrie Underwood Shares Memories of First Kiss With Mike Fisher
Prior to taking home a handful of blue Fender Telecasters at the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night, Carrie Underwood chatted with Fox about the holidays and the traditions she has with hubby Mike Fisher. Actually, she talked about the traditions she doesn’t have with Fisher.
Garth Brooks Considers a Career in Politics
Garth Brooks is keeping his options open for when his youngest daughter graduates in 2014. While the singer has said he won’t hit the road or record new music until then, he could be considering a different sort of career during his later years.
Zac Brown Band Feeling Blue About Country Music Awards Losing Streak
The Zac Brown Band were nominated for eight awards at last night’s American Country Awards and five at last month’s CMA Awards in Nashville, plus one award at the American Music Awards. Today, their mantle looks the same as it did two months ago. The band tweeted about their recent run of bad country music awards luck.
Brantley Gilbert Shares on the Road Footage in New ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do’ Video
Fans may recognize scenes from Brantley Gilbert‘s new music video. Heck, a few may even recognize themselves amongst the clips for ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,’ the most recent single from the ‘Country Must Be Country Wide’ hitmaker’s ‘Halfway to Heaven’ album.