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Scotty McCreery’s High School Friends Star in New ‘The Trouble With Girls’ Video
Scotty McCreery is the main focus of his new ‘The Trouble With Girls’ video, but it’s his hometown high school and fellow classmates that star in this just-released clip. McCreery borrowed the hallways and classrooms of Garner Magnet High School in Garner, N.C. and invited his friends to get in on the fun.
Willie Nelson Supports Occupy Wall Street
Willie Nelson is one of the first country stars to comment on the Occupy Wall Street protests, and the legend is giving the demonstrations a big thumbs up. Nelson wrote a poem that could be titled ‘We’re the Ones With the 99,’ and along with his wife, recites it in the video below.
Scotty McCreery Previews ‘The Trouble With Girls’ Video
Scotty McCreery chose his hometown high school as the set for his new ‘The Trouble With Girls’ video. He also chose which friends and classmates he’d pal around with, and which girl would play his love interest for the song from his new ‘Clear as Day’ album.
Brad Paisley Reacts to Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi’s Death
Brad Paisley has a few ideas of what should become of recently killed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The active tweeter posted two thoughts on the topic, and indicated the dictator would not be in his thoughts and prayers moving forward.
Lauren Alaina Has Best-Selling Female Country Debut Since 2006
By selling over 69,000 copies of her new album ‘Wildflower,’ Lauren Alaina‘s debut becomes the best-selling by a female country artist since 2006. She is also the youngest female artist with a Top 5 debut on the Billboard 200 since LeAnn Rimes in 1996.
Scotty McCreery, Sugarland + More Added to 2011 CMA Awards Lineup
If ‘American Idol’ winner Scotty McCreery keeps this pace up, he’ll be performing the halftime show at the Super Bowl before long. On the day the 18-year-old performed the National Anthem to kick off the World Series, it was announced he’d be performing at the 2011 CMA Awards in Nashville next month.
Michael Buble Previews Christmas Duet With Shania Twain
Shania Twain joined Michael Buble via Skype from Switzerland to record her lyrics for a version of ‘White Christmas’ that will appear on his ‘Christmas’ album, due out on October 24. In the preview video below, one sees how the two Canadian superstars made the long distance duet work while get a sneak peak at what the final song will sound like.
‘X Factor’ Contestant Tim Cifers Impresses Rihanna With Countrified Version of ‘Dance With My Father’
Country singer Tim Cifers impressed ‘X Factor‘ viewers with a vulnerable and sensitive rendition of Luther Vandross’s ‘Dance With My Father’ that left one judge uninspired. The 30-year-old sales manager from North Carolina felt he gave his best effort, but L.A. Reid disagreed.
Taylor Swift Reveals She Has 25 Songs Recorded For Next Album
With a year to go before Taylor Swift expects to put a new album in stores, the singer says she’s already recorded enough tunes to fill a double disc CD. During an interview with Ryan Seacrest Thursday morning, Swift revealed that she’s been writing and recording since her last album ‘Speak Now’ was released.
American Country Awards 2011 Nominees Announced
The nominations for the second annual American Country Awards were announced on Wednesday, with Jason Aldean and the Zac Brown Band leading the way with eight nods each. The Dec. 5 FOX broadcast honors country artists in traditional categories like Artist of the Year, but also unconventional categories like Touring Headline Act of the Year.
Rascal Flatts Live Album Available This November
A ten track live album won’t completely make up for missing Rascal Flatts on the road last summer, but it’s a start. On Nov. 8, the trio’s former record label is releasing ‘The Best of Rascal Flatts Live,’ a package that includes many of the group’s best known hits.
Scotty McCreery’s ‘Clear as Day’ Debuts at No. 1, Makes Billboard History
There was little doubt that Scotty McCreery would have the No. 1 country album in America this week, but his fans may be surprised to learn that the 18-year-old is tops in all genres, by a wide margin. ‘Clear as Day’ was purchased by 197,000 fans in its debut week.