The 2009 American Music Awards are almost here! Here’s your list of Country nominees: COUNTRY – Favorite Male Artist Jason Aldean Darius Rucker Keith Urban COUNTRY – Favorite Female Artist Reba McEntire Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood COUNTRY – Favorite Band, Duo or Group Rascal Flatts Sugarland Zac Brown Band COUNTRY – Favorite Album Unstoppable – Rascal Flatts Fearless – Taylor Swift Foundation – Zac Brown Band CAST YOUR VOTES TODAY!Country Music Photo Gallery
Taylor Swift’s got style and everybody knows it! Taylor Swift was voted one of the “10 Best Dressed Women” of 2009 by People Magazine. Shocking right? The perpetual princess is listed with the “Best Sparkle” alongside First Lady Michelle Obama as having the “Best Accessible Glamour”, while stars like Cameron Diaz got “Best Jeans” and Reese Witherspoon was voted “Best Short Dresses”. On the worst dressed list you’ll find Paula Abdul and Jessica Simpson. Find out more at MTV.comCountry Music Photo Gallery
Jay Leno puts rapper Kanye West in the hotseat after his embarrassing behavior at the MTV VMA’s towards Taylor Swift. Kanye West sits down with Jay Leno and offers up his apologies for stealing Taylor Swift‘s groundbreaking moment on the MTV VMA’s. Jay hits Kanye with the tough question of “What would your mom have said” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrSg7nALbDM] Now my take: Kanye West is indeed a jackass, but you can’t take that moment back. Some radio stations have taken action against Kanye, either on their own or at the request of their listeners and pulled Kanye’s music from their rotation, leaving it up to the listeners to vote him back in. (WBVD and KHOP being just two of them). “Team Taylor” is showing up all over the web, from trending topics on social media to web-celebs making her the center of their latest vlogs and blogs. At the end of the day, Kanye’s behavior was inexcusable, but the resulting outpouring of fan support proves nothing else but the fact that Taylor REALLY won that award. Taylor Swift HAS captured the most widespread audience in today’s music, crossing all genre boundaries and building an emphatic and passionate fanbase that has the power to bend radio stations and even ornery rap stars to their will. Congratulations Taylor, and enjoy the FULL depth of your interrupted moment!Country Music Photo Gallery
Taylor Swift shares her reaction to being nominated for Entertainer of the Year Watching the CMA Announcements! I haven’t always been the strongest supporter of Taylor Swift, but somehow her sharing this video made me tear up a lil bit. She’s come a LONG way in the last few very short years, and I wish her all the success in the world.Country Music Photo Gallery
Taylor Swift announced she will be re-releasing “Fearless” but with 6 additional songs! Straight from Taylor Swift’s Myspace blog: “There’s a lot going on that I’m very excited about. One of the things at the top of my favorite things list is that I have new music coming out! What’s that you say? We just put out Fearless last year? I know! We’re not putting out a whole new album. We’re re-releasing Fearless with SIX new songs added. I’m so excited for you to hear this new music, see the new pictures, and watch the 50 million hours of bonus content. I love you a lot and I’ll see you on the road!”Country Music Photo Gallery
Taylor Swift reaffirmed her status as the “nicest celebrity ever” this past weekend in London, personally treating her waiting fans to some pizza, milk, and cookies, but country music’s biggest sweetheart will be bringing her Fearless Tour to NYC at MSG this Thursday, August 27! Check out MSG.com’s Taylor Swift hub here: http://msg.com/taylorswift/ While you’re there, be sure to check out photos of Taylor on and off the stage: http://msg.com/photos/taylor-swift-on-and-off-the-stage/slide/1/ Country Music Photo Gallery
Taylor Swift lends her likeness and sound to the game Band Hero due out this November just in time for Christmas. Taylor Swift’s smash hits ” Love Story”, “You Belong With Me” and “Picture to Burn” are all going to be included on the fall release of Band Hero. From the makers of Guitar Hero, Band Hero encourages people to pick up an instrument and play either as, or alongside their favorite artists in the game, which Taylor is a big fan of! “Anything that encourages people to pick up an instrument and play, I’m fully behind. And, I’m really excited about Band Hero, because not only are fans getting to play my songs, but I’m actually in the game,” said Swift. “There are so many awesome things that go into being in Band Hero, like getting to customize my band to look like my touring band, and it’s so cool for people to feel like they are experiencing one of my concerts. This is one of the closest things out there to going to see me perform!” Taylor spent quite a bit of time with the creators of the game having her signature moves and sound fully broken down and built into the game so players can get the full Taylor Swift experience. “Taylor Swift’s impressive rise to the top of multiple music genres, along with the broad appeal of her songs, makes her a great example of the type of experience we are bringing to music fans with Band Hero,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs for Guitar Hero. “We’re thrilled to announce her as the very first of several playable in-game artists and showcase her many talents in our game.”Other Band Hero artists include No Doubt, All American Rejects, The Jackson 5, and Lily Allen.Country Music Photo Gallery
Taylor Swift has been announced as the host and headliner for 2010’s Country Radio Seminar and Music City Jam “I can’t think of a bigger star to host the Music City Jam at CRS-41 than Taylor Swift,” said CRB Executive Director Ed Salamon. “We’re thrilled to have her headline next year’s event and continue the tradition of superstar talent that has performed in years past.” “Taylor is an amazing talent, and we are thrilled to have her at the Music City Jam in 2010,” said Bob Romeo, Executive Director of the Academy of Country Music. “I can’t wait to see what she surprises everyone with. She always has a trick up her performance sleeve.” Country Music Photo Gallery
Musicians On Call announce James Taylor as headliner, and auction items from Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and more! From the Press Release: Musicians On Call (MOC) announces Grammy award winner, James Taylor as the headliner for their 5th Annual Benefit Concert & Auction which will take place at the world-famous Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square on February 24, 2009. The exclusive V.I.P. event will include a red carpet, with special appearances by artists and celebrities committed to the cause. As music and philanthropy are at the core of the brand, Hard Rock International has partnered with Musicians on Call for the benefit event, helping the charity to continue its mission of room-to-room hospital performances by both local musicians and national celebrities. “Musicians On Call’s campaign to bring music straight to the bedsides of patients in hospitals would not be able to continue to expand without the donations made at our annual event.” says Leslie Faerstein, Executive Director Musicians On Call. “It’s an exciting night made even more special by a performance by James Taylor. The impact of this one night has a profound effect throughout the rest of the year improving the health and spirits of thousands of patients one song and one bed at a time.” The charity auction includes items from some of today’s hottest country stars such as: Two tickets to Rascal Flatts 2009 tour with backstage passes Keith Urban Backstage BBQ Experience Leann Rimes signed memorabilia Signed guitars from Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, John Michael Montgomery, Blake Shelton and more! The auction began on February 10th and will close March 5, 2009 so there’s still time to bid on your most wanted items, and help out an amazing cause! For more about Musicians On Call, or to bid on items in the auction, please visit the Musicians On Call page on CharityBuzz!Country Music Photo Gallery
Taylor Swift releases her new video for “White Horse” starring One Tree Hill’s Stephen Colletti. Taylor Swift’s new video for the radio hit “White Horse” has been released on GAC and CMT with a lot of praise. The video is the second to star a male member of the One Tree Hill cast, after “Teardrops on My Guitar” hosted teenage heartthrob Tyler Hilton. In the video Taylor shows a more vulnerable side, ditching the prom dresses and falling into the emotion of the song. She goes on to talk about love, heartbreak, and getting back on that horse after a fall. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySqz4USHA4Y] You can catch Taylor Swift in concert on her very first headlining tour this summer with Kelli Pickler and Gloriana. Check out Taylor Swift concert dates at our partner site, CMOT!Country Music Photo Gallery
