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Kellie Pickler Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:02:57 +0000

Kellie Pickler has been named the winner of Season 16 of 'Dancing With the Stars,' besting Disney star Zendaya in the final two. "Grandpa Ken, we got you the trophy buddy," partner Derek Hough shouted, referring to the man who raised Pickler. NFL player Jacoby Jones finished third, with gymnast Aly Raisman finishing fourth.

Keith Urban Joins Kree Harrison for 'Where the Blacktop Ends' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:40:24 +0000

'American Idol' season 12 finalist Kree Harrison performed on the show's finale Thursday night (May 16), and she was joined by judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson for a high-energy rendition of Urban's hit 'Where the Blacktop Ends.'

Keith Urban Performs 'Little Bit of Everything' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:20:21 +0000

‘American Idol‘ judge Keith Urban sang his current single ‘Little Bit of Everything’ on the hit reality singing competition on Thursday night (May 16), showing the contestants how it’s done in the big leagues with a polished, tight and energetic performance. The song is a marriage of country-tinged instrumentation with a very radio-friendly pop hook, [...]

Kree Harrison Re-Visits 'Up To the Mountain' for Her Final Song of the Season on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:23:57 +0000

Aspiring country star Kree Harrison reached back to her favorite performance of season twelve on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (May 15), singing Patty Griffin’s ‘Up To the Mountain’ again to close out her participation in the reality singing competition. She originally sang the song during the Vegas round, stunning the judges with her standout performance [...]

A Perfect Score Helps Kellie Pickler to Third Place on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:06 +0000

Kellie Pickler‘s Argentine Tango was perfect, but her Flamenco was stiff. She and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ partner Derek Hough tallied a 58 on Monday (May 13), good for third best on the night behind Jacoby Jones and Aly Raisman, who tied with 59s. Pickler and Hough did the Tango first (video above), and impressed [...]

Kree Harrison Moves On to the Final Round of 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:15:26 +0000

Soulful country vocalist Kree Harrison survived again on 'American Idol' Thursday night (May 9), after a sensational run on the show's twelfth season highlighted by a long string of stellar performances. She will move on to the show's finale next week, where she will compete against Candice Glover to see which one will be crowned the winner this year.

Ellen DeGeneres Throws Hillary Scott an Impromptu Baby Shower

Christina Vinson — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:58:03 +0000

Lady Antebellum stopped by the comedic headquarters of 'Ellen' on Tuesday (May 7) to perform their hit 'Downtown' from their already successful fourth album, 'Golden.' They also sat down with the comedian, prompting some entertaining conversations and hilarious comments. Turns out DeGeneres had some surprises up her sleeve, as she threw the beautiful and very pregnant Hillary Scott an impromptu baby shower.

'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

Carrie Underwood Announced as New 'Sunday Night Football' Opening Singer

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:23:09 +0000

Carrie Underwood has been announced as the Faith Hill's replacement to sing the introduction to NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' broadcast this fall. The country superstar will sing the weekly introduction to the broadcast, beginning with the Sept. 8 matchup between the N.Y. Giants and Dallas Cowboys.

Keith Urban Voted Best 'American Idol' Judge Ever

Megan Pacella — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:40:51 +0000

Even though Keith Urban has only been a judge on ‘American Idol‘ for one season, which is winding down as we speak, his quiet and kind demeanor has already made him a fan favorite. In fact, Urban was recently voted ‘Best Idol Judge Ever’ in a Zimbio readers poll. In the poll of 1,200 Zimbio [...]

Kree Harrison Becomes a Top 3 Finalist on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:06:52 +0000

Powerful country soul singer Kree Harrison became a top three finalist on ‘American Idol‘ on Thursday night (May 2) after delivering two very different performances during Wednesday’s competition. Harrison has been a standout contestant since early in the season, delivering a wide array of material with equal confidence and poise. She has been a favorite [...]

Woodville's Kree Harrison Safe Again on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:10:18 +0000

22-year-old country-soul powerhouse Kree Harrison was safe again on ‘American Idol‘ Thursday night (April 25), winning her way to next week after her performances on Wednesday night met with a decidedly mixed reaction from the judges. Harrison sang ‘It Hurt So Bad‘ in a soulful, smoky rendition that earned her open criticism from the judges, [...]

'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

Kree Harrison Sings the Classic 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:07:30 +0000

Country soul singer Kree Harrison brought the Procol Harum classic 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' to the stage of 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 24), delivering a strong rendition that was a perfect showcase for her unique vocal strengths.

Kree Harrison Lands in the Bottom Two on 'American Idol' This Week

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:11:47 +0000

In an astonishing reversal of fortune, standout singer Kree Harrison landed in the bottom two on 'American Idol' on the results show Thursday night (April 18), narrowly avoiding having to sing for her life after the votes from Wednesday night's performances were tallied.

2013 ACMs Had Biggest Viewing Audience in 15 Years

Christina Vinson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:30:11 +0000

There were a whole lot of viewers who were crying along with Miranda Lambert when she won Female Vocalist of the Year and grooving to the beat of Lady Antebellum's performance of 'Downtown' during the 2013 ACM Awards. In fact, the 48th annual show had over 15 million viewers (15.38 million, to be exact), posting the largest audience since 1998.

Kree Harrison Sings Kris Kristofferson's 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:16:11 +0000

Kree Harrison sang the timeless Kris Kristofferson classic 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 10), once again demonstrating her wide range of interpretation and earning accolades from the judges.

Kellie Pickler's Husband to Perform Their Wedding Song While She Dances on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:00:09 +0000

Kellie Pickler -- our favorite to win this season of 'Dancing With the Stars' -- revealed an exciting and exclusive tidbit on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' on Friday (April 5). It involves her husband and their wedding song, and it is utterly romantic.

Woodville's Kree Harrison in the Top Three Again on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:51:40 +0000

Breakout singer Kree Harrison has done it again. Her performance of the Janis Joplin classic 'Piece of My Heart' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 3) was strong enough to earn her the votes required to put her back in the top three of the contestants this week.

Kree Harrison Performs Janis Joplin's 'Piece of My Heart' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:07:11 +0000

Country singer Kree Harrison sang the Janis Joplin classic ‘Piece of My Heart’ on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (April 3), once again earning universal accolades from the judging panel with her poise and powerful vocal delivery. Harrison has been a standout since the the first time she stepped on the ‘Idol’ stage, choosing a series [...]