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Taylor Swift the Big Winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:29 +0000

Taylor Swift won everything short of the Powerball jackpot Sunday night (May 19) at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The country superstar collected eight awards, including Top Artist, Top Album and Top Country Artist at the Las Vegas ceremony. Accepting the Top Artist Award from Celine Dion, Swift thanked her family and then her fans. [...]

One-Minute-Long, 17-Song Taylor Swift Mashup Goes Viral

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:27 +0000

In the internet age of instant YouTube stardom, aspiring performers are always looking for a new angle to get that breakout viral clip that could help launch them. It looks like guitarists Chad Neidt and Brian O'Sullivan have found one; their newly-uploaded clip -- in which they perform a jaw-dropping double-digit medley of Taylor Swift songs -- has garnered more than 25,000 views since it was uploaded at the beginning of May.

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple.Â The video features McGraw [...]

Taylor Gets Mean This Day in Country Music – May 6th [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:23:03 +0000

2011 – Taylor Swift’s “Mean” video has its world premiere on CMT. 2007 – Kenny Chesney and Brooks & Dunn wrap the two-day Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, for an audience of 30,000. Also playing: Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Pat Green and Sugarland. 2006 – [...]

Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw + Taylor Swift Among People's Most Beautiful

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:30:01 +0000

People magazine has issued a preview of its upcoming yearly Most Beautiful People list, and this year's roundup includes several of country's top stars. Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift were all named to the list in 2013. The magazine asked each of the stars to explain what they've learned about themselves that makes them feel beautiful.

Off the Air With Jeremy: Taylor Swift Flashback

Jeremy Robinson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:00:32 +0000

Have you ever heard me on the show making fun of the dinky little cupcake Taylor Swift once made me? Look carefully at my most recent chat with her (above) and you can just barely see it. It even has its own microphone! Jeremy Robinson is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated [...]

Tim McGraw Dishes on Taylor Swift's Big Impact on Country Music

Christina Vinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:00:16 +0000

When superstarÂ Taylor SwiftÂ penned ‘Tim McGraw’ years ago, she probably had no idea that in the future, the icon would passionately discuss his deep admiration for her, even diving into how she changed country music in a very special way. â€œSheâ€™s great. You know, Iâ€™ve been a fan of Taylor so longâ€¦ She actually toured with [...]

O Brother, Quintuple Platinum! This Day in Country Music – March 12th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:12:23 +0000

2002 – The “O Brother, Where Art You?” soundtrack goes quintuple-platinum. Produced by T Bone Burnett, it employs The Soggy Bottom Boys, Harry McClintock, Ralph Stanley, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Norman Blake, The Whites and John Hartford. 2010 – Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” earns a gold single. 2008 – Taylor Swift collects a platinum [...]

Taylor Swift Visits 10-Year-Old Cancer Patient

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:30:38 +0000

Tender-hearted country-pop superstar Taylor Swift fulfilled an ailing little girl’s dream on Saturday (March 9). The singer made a special visit to Omaha’s Children’s Hospital & Medical Center to visit a young fan who’s been battling cancer. 10-year-old Lauren Hacker is a patient at the facility, and her family and friends have been lobbying for [...]

The Birth of a Country Legend This Day in Country Music – March 7th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:41:07 +0000

1971 – Gilley’s nightclub opens in Pasadena, Texas. Named for part-owner Mickey Gilley, the home of the mechanical bull provides the inspiration for the 1980 movie “Urban Cowboy,” which results in a short-term country trend. Here is some of what made Gilley’s famous. 2011 – Big Machine releases Taylor Swift’s “Mean” to radio. 2010 [...]

Taylor Swift Joins Florida Georgia Line Onstage for 'Cruise'

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:29:27 +0000

At the CRS New Faces of Country Music Show last night (March 1), Florida Georgia Line performed, closing out their set with their No. 1 hit 'Cruise.' That's nothing out of the ordinary, right? Wrong! While it was an expected and high octane way for Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard to end the set, the performance got a major dose of star power when Taylor Swift "cruised" onto the stage to join the band for an impromptu duet.

Taylor Swift 'Goat' Version of 'Trouble' Goes Viral [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:21:40 +0000

Today on the Merrell in the Morning Show, Jimmy Carter, our man in Nashville, made mention of an edited version of Taylor Swift's song 'Trouble' that includes screaming goats. It has over 2 million views and has gone mega-viral. Check out the video here.

Vince Gill Declares His Greatest Support for Unfairly Treated Taylor Swift

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:53:10 +0000

Criticism is often a precursor to superstar fame, a reality that Vince Gill probably understands all too well. The ‘Threaten Me With Heaven’ singer says he thinks Taylor Swift has endured unfair criticism and has gone on the record to defend his fellow country music superstar. â€œSheâ€™s hitting the big home run â€“ itâ€™s so [...]

Taylor Swift's Grammys Bracelet Was Made by a Young Cancer Patient

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:00:42 +0000

Taylor Swift looked gorgeous on the red carpet of the 2013 Grammy Awards earlier this month, thanks in part to a beautiful bracelet designed by a young cancer patient. In partnership with Gabrielle’s Angels Foundation, famed jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz worked with Jaimin — a young boy who already had an eye for jewelry design [...]

Taylor Swift Sued for Ill-Fated Capital Hoedown Concert

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:22:26 +0000

Taylor Swift is being sued for not performing at last year's Canadian Capital Hoedown. The concert was canceled due to internal discord, but promoters think the country music superstar should have to share in the responsibility to refund music lovers who didn't get the chance to see Swift work her magic onstage.

Taylor Swift to Open the 2013 Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:26:05 +0000

Taylor Swift fans will want to tune in at 8PM ET on the dot tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 10, for the 2013 Grammys. That's because the singer is opening the show! That's a big deal -make that huge- and the powers that be are saving the best for first, as opposed to last.

Who Was Country's Best in 2010? This Day in Country Music – January 31st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:33:04 +0000

2010 – Taylor Swift wins four times at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, aired on CBS from Los Angeles’ Staples Center. “Fearless” takes Album of the Year and Best Country Album; “White Horse” earns Best Country Female Vocal and Best Country Song. 2008 – The Carrie Underwood video for “All-American Girl” has its premiere on [...]

Martina McBride Faces Her Fears This Day in Country Music – January 23rd (video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:00:16 +0000

2011 – Martina McBride delivers the national anthem at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field… while Joe Nichols and Hank Williams Jr. perform at halftime in the AFC Championship Game. The Steelers ground the New York Jets, 24-19. What’s more frightening than singing the National Anthem in front of a national audience? 2008 – Big Machine releases Taylor [...]

Charlie Daniels Suffers A Stroke This Day In Country Music – January 15th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:02:35 +0000

2010 – Charlie Daniels suffers a mild stroke while snowmobiling in Colorado.Charlie performs on the Grand Ole Opry in 2007. 2007 – Taylor Swift enlists actor Tyler Hilton as she shoots the video for “Teardrops On My Guitar” at Nashville’s Hume-Fogg Magnet School. 2005 – Kenny Chesney performs on NBC’s “Tsunami Aid: A Concert [...]

Taylor Swift Wins at People's Choice Awards and on Red Carpet

Danny Merrell — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:53:06 +0000

A few days ago, the latest, biggest news going around about Taylor Swift was yet another boyfriend break up, this time with One Direction singer Harry Styles.

Last night at the People's Choice Awards was Swift trying to make a bit of a statement?