Gwyneth Performs Music By Adele on Glee Gwyneth Paltrow, who is for the moment being considered a country music star, will be guest starring once again on Glee. Gwyneth is quickly becoming a regular on the popular musical show, and this week will performing Adele‘s “Turning Tables“. The episode airs Tuesday, April 19th 8/7c on FOX, so be sure to tune in.
Blake Shelton and Other The Voice Judges In Sneak Peak! The Voice airs on NBC Tuesday, April 26th and we’ve dug up a sneak peak featuring details about the show from the judges including Blake Shelton! This show promises to be different from other musical competition shows, and it looks like they have the goods to back up such a bold statement. Check it out now! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O5ydR9bVNY]
Country Nominees Announced for 2011 Billboard Music Awards! The 2011 Billboard Music Awards nominees have been announced, and country music is well represented in multiple categories! Check it out below! Nominees are determined by chart performance as well as social and streaming activity as compiled by Billboard between February 28, 2010 and March 1, 2011. The 2011 Billboard Music Awards will be televised on ABC on Sunday, May 22nd at 8pm ET. Top Country Artist Jason Aldean Kenny Chesney Lady Antebellum Taylor Swift Zac Brown Band Top Country Album Jason Aldean My Kinda Party Lady Antebellum Need You Now Sugarland The Incredible Machine Taylor Swift Speak Now Zac Brown Band The Foundation Top Country Song The Band Perry If I Die Young Lady Antebellum Need You Now Miranda Lambert The House That Built Me Sugarland Stuck Like Glue Taylor Swift Mine Top Artist Taylor Swift Justin Bieber Lady Gaga Eminem Rihanna Top Billboard 200 Album Taylor Swift Speak Now Lady Antebellum Need You Now Eminem Recovery Susan Boyle The Gift Justin Bieber My World 2.0 Top Duo/Group Lady Antebellum U2 Linkin Park Bon Jovi Black Eyed Peas Top Streaming Song (Audio) Lady Antebellum Need You Now Bruno Mars Just The Way You Are Nelly Just A Dream Eminem feat. Rihanna Love The Way You Lie Taio Cruz Dynamite Top Billboard 200 Artist Taylor Swift Lady Antebellum Eminem Susan Boyle Justin Bieber Top Female Artist Taylor Swift Rihanna Katy Perry Lady Gaga Ke$sha
Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson to Perform on American Idol! Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, American Idol’s Season 1 winner, will be featured as guest performers on Thursday night’s results show episode of American Idol. The two will be performing their hit song “Don’t You Wanna Stay“. Be sure to tune in to what promises to be an eventful show! The episode airs this Thursday, April 14th at 8/7c on FOX.
Toby Keith Performs Live on Dancing With The Stars. You might have caught Toby Kieth performing his latest single “Somewhere Else” at the ACMs, but if you didn’t it’s okay. Even if you did, and you want to see it again, you can! Keith will be performing LIVE on Dancing with the Stars next Tuesday, April 19th at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. You can also check out the “Somewhere Else” now, by clicking here. Keep your ears and eyes peeled because Keith is kicking off his “Locked and Loaded” tour with Eric Church, in just a couple months, June 30th in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Faith Hill Returns with Second Flower Ad for Teleflora. Faith Hill is teaming up with Teleflora for a second time, this go round for Mother’s Day! Faith initially collaborated with the flower arrangement designers this year for Valentine’s Day, and the launch was hugely successful. A mother herself, she knows how important it is to support moms, and has designed eight new bouquets for “The Collection by Faith Hill” specifically for Mother’s Day! You probably caught the hilarious and popular Teleflora Valentine’s commercial when it aired during the Superbowl earlier this year. Well, Faith is reuniting with the well meaning but clueless sound engineer for a second 30-second television spot, which is set to air on network TV and women-focused cable television channels, Wednesday, April 27th. If you missed it the first time, you can check out the hilarious television spot now. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8VBQioFH44] I Wonder what the engineer will try to say to his mom? I really hope he stays away from her rack… You can check out “The Collection by Faith Hill” by clicking here.
Trace Adkins Special Guest Judge on CMT’s Next Superstar! Trace Adkins, in an effort to promote the release of his latest single “Just Fishin’“, will be appearing as a special guest judge on this week’s episode of CMT’s Next Superstar. The remaining contestants are given the task of performing in groups of three on the street for tips only. The group who receives the least amount of tips will have to “sing to survive” with Adkins as their judge! The episode airs this Friday, April 15th at 9pm ET on CMT. You can check out Adkins new single by clicking here!
Ashton Shepherd Performs National Anthem for NASCAR. Ashton Shepherd, whose current single “Look It Up” is rising in popularity on country music airwaves, is set to perform the National Anthem this Sunday, April 17th at the prestigious Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in Talladega, AL. Ashton’s performance, as well as the race, will be televised on FOX, so check local listings!
Honky Tonk TV Has a Busy Week! Don’t miss Honky Tonk TV‘s take on everything country this week with their 20th episode because they have an awesome show in store! Featured this week are music videos from Lee Brice and Josh Turner as well as the latest news on Taylor Swift, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood and Darius Rucker. Correspondent L.B. catches up with Colt Ford, Corey Smith, Josh Gracin and rapper DMC (from Run DMC). Also, in store for fans is a LIVE performance by Stealing Angels in addition to a Dierks Bentley montage. You can catch the web version of the episode now. Or you can check local listings to catch the full episode on TV!
The Judds Are Out and About Promoting Their New Television Show. The Judds are currently all over the place promoting their new, self-titled television series, “The Judds“ which aired last night on the Oprah Winfrey Network, as well as dishing about other new projects like their recently released album I Will Stand By You: The Essential Collection. They will be featured guests on several talk shows this week, including CBS’s The Talk, The TV Guide Channel, and The Late Show with Craig Ferguson. So, be sure to check local listings for dates and times! If TV talk shows aren’t really you’re thing, you can also catch the Judds on the cover of the April 11th issue of Country Weekly. The next episode of “The Judds” airs next Sunday, April 17th at 10pm ET/PT. So, set your DVR and don’t miss out!!
