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Oklahoma's Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado
Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music — Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill [...]

Kree Harrison, 'All Cried Out'? Song Review
They say specificity is the soul of narrative, which would mean Kree Harrison‘s first post-'Idol' single ‘All Cried Out' lacks soul, or narrative. The ballad is a showcase for her vocal range and power, but it's never made clear why the Texan is so bummed. Harrison performed the song during the final performance episode of [...]

Toby Keith Reacts to 'Devastating' Tornado in Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma
Country superstar Toby Keith called in to Anderson Cooper's talk show on CNN Monday night (May 20) to talk about the deadly tornado that struck his hometown of Moore, Okla. earlier in the day. The storm tore through the community and wreaked havoc, striking two elementary schools and leaving behind a death toll of at [...]

Kellie Pickler's Freestyle Leaves One 'Dancing With the Stars' Judge in Tears
Some are calling Kellie Pickler‘s freestyle during Monday night's performance finale on ‘Dancing With the Stars' the best dance of the ABC show's 16 seasons. It was a spellbinding performance capable of leaving the toughest hearts shattered to pieces. Her perfect score of 30 was something of an afterthought, as anything less would have stirred [...]

Eric Church Is 'In the Process' for His Next Album
If you've seen Eric Church lately, you may have noticed that he's grown his beard out a little bit more than usual. That's not because he's gotten lazy abut shaving — it turns out the beard is part of the musician's process for his next album. In a press release from Capitol Records, Church says [...]

'Time to Get Right' Mixes Jessta James' Music and Life Influences
Jessta James grew up country, but not in a country household. There was no uncle who played guitar, or family friend who knew a guy who knew a guy who knew a producer in Nashville to help guide his fledgling music career. His hometown, Bozeman, Mont., isn't exactly a pipeline for fresh talent — in [...]

Billy Currington, 'Hey Girl'? Lyrics Uncovered
Billy Currington‘s smooth voice makes his latest song sound totally original. But there are actually three songwriters behind the ‘Hey Girl' lyrics — the first single from an album that Currington promises to release this summer. Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley and Chris DeStefano make up the trio who co-wrote the lovelorn lines and easy beat [...]

Loss to Piers Morgan Fueled Trace Adkins' Run on 'Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars'
Don't let Trace Adkins‘ subdued reaction to winning ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice‘ fool you. The singer signed up to win this season, and not just because he wanted to help the American Red Cross. Adkins' 2008 loss to Piers Morgan hasn't sat well with him in the five years since, and he needed to get that [...]

The Henningsens Sing 'American Beautiful' With Talented PS22 Kids Choir
The talented singing fifth graders PS22 are receiving many deserved accolades, quickly becoming a nationally-recognized elementary school choir.�Family trio the�Henningsens�stopped by to sing ‘American Beautiful'�with the youngsters, who ooze heart and skill every time they open their mouths. Clara Henningsen — who recently got hitched — showcased her clear vocals alongside the choir, strumming her [...]

Darius Rucker Shoots Down Racist Tweet With a Few Words of His Own
Darius Rucker�has been open about the inspiration that transpired when he heard the classic ‘Wagon Wheel' at his daughter's high school talent show. However, he probably didn't expect to be slammed with a racist tweet following some criticism over the song. Twitter has become a major way for country stars to connect with their fans, [...]