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01/31/2012

• Taylor Swift Earns More Platinum, Gold
• Rascal Flatts, CMT Radio Live Plan CRS Party
• Shelton, Lambert's Super Bowl Performance Confirmed
• Reba McEntire "Alive and Well" Following Internet Hoax
• OFFSTAGE: Analyzing Grammy Winners and Losers
• Darrell Scott, Gretchen Peters Lead New Independent Albums
• OFFSTAGE: Danny Gokey's Best Days Are Ahead of Him
• Around the Web: Trisha Yearwood's Got Something in the Oven
• OFFSTAGE: Things Country Fans Say

01/30/2012

• Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Sings Hank Williams in Pepsi MAX Super Bowl Commercial
• OFFSTAGE: Girls' Day Out With Little Big Town
• Faith Hill Added to CRS' Concert Schedule
• Redemption Reveals Josh Gracin as Full-fledged Songwriter, Producer
• Gene Watson Launches New Album With Rare Nashville Show
• Around the Web: Rascal Flatts Set Up a Cliffhanger
• Lionel Richie's Tuskegee Due March 27
• OFFSTAGE: David Nail Inspired by Zach Braff Film
• Casey James' Debut Album Arrives March 20
• OFFSTAGE: Finding New Texas Music From a Little Green Gecko
• HOT DISH: Craig Morgan in My Kitchen
• Dump Salad

01/29/2012

• Miranda Lambert Postpones Show Following Friend's Death

01/28/2012

• Toby Keith and Luke Bryan Claim Top Ranked Album and Song

01/27/2012

• 10 Prime Hits: Texas Cities
• Miranda Lambert's Law & Order Episode Airs Feb. 8
• Taylor Swift Makes Billboard's Power 100
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift in Grammy Promo With LL Cool J
• OFFSTAGE: How David Nail Celebrated His No. 1 Song
• Around the Web: The Avett Brothers Open Their Photo Album

01/26/2012

• Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum Top List of ACM Nominees
• Keith Urban Shares No. 1 Party With Two Internet Talent Discoveries
• The Band Perry, Blake Shelton to Perform With Glen Campbell at Grammy Awards
• Merle Haggard Returns to California After Hospitalization
• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: It's Chili Time in America (Again)
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift Takes London
• CMT's Cody Alan, Lon Helton Nominated for ACM On-Air Radio Personality of the Year
• ACM Songwriter Nominations Go to Peach Pickers, Two Others
• OFFSTAGE: Miranda Lambert Loved Faith Hill's Cry

01/25/2012

• Norah Jones Covers Country With the Little Willies
• Alan Jackson Plans Performance During Country Radio Seminar in Nashville
• Merle Haggard Still Recuperating in Georgia Hospital
• Jay and Allison DeMarcus Expecting Their Second Child
• OFFSTAGE: Carrie Underwood's "Good Girl" Is First Single From New Album
• OFFSTAGE: Kellie Pickler's Take on Tammy Wynette
• OFFSTAGE: Blake Shelton On Hot, Homeless Girls

01/24/2012

• Garth Brooks Wins Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Hospital
• Lady Antebellum Celebrate Two No. 1's at Nashville Party
• Eli Young Band's First No. 1 Single Creates Party Atmosphere at BMI
• Tim McGraw, Kellie Pickler Head List of New Country Albums
• Country Artists Featured on Compilation Albums Released This Week
• OFFSTAGE: Scotty McCreery's College Admissions Admissions
• Around the Web: Oscar Nominations Fall Flat
• Trace Adkins Plans Songs & Stories Tour of Theaters
• OFFSTAGE: Jason Aldean on His Very, Very Good Garage Band
• OFFSTAGE: Miranda Lambert on Blake Shelton: "He Is the Life of Every Party"

01/23/2012

• Kellie Pickler Proves Herself With 100 Proof
• ACM Nominees Being Announced Thursday
• OFFSTAGE: Was Brad Paisley Tebowing in Denver?
• Rascal Flatts to Receive Artist Humanitarian Award at Country Radio Seminar
• Emmylou Harris Celebrates 20th Opry Anniversary With Ryman Auditorium Performance
• OFFSTAGE: Blake Shelton: Domesticity Becomes Him
• OFFSTAGE: Dierks Bentley on Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild
• Lee Brice's Bus Catches on Fire in Arizona
• HOT DISH: Prayers for Blake Shelton and His Family
• Buffet Macaroni Salad

01/21/2012

• Eric Church Hits No. 1 for First Time With "Drink in My Hand"

01/20/2012

• 10 Upcoming Albums: Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and More
• Three CMT Series Premiere This Weekend
• Steven Tyler, Carrie Underwood Set for CMT Crossroads Special From Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam
• Garth Brooks Testifies at Civil Trial Involving Oklahoma Hospital
• Luke Bryan, Eric Church Plan Free ACM Shows in Las Vegas
• OFFSTAGE: Brad Paisley Books Wrigley Field
• Grammy-Winning Producer Larry Butler Dies in Florida
• OFFSTAGE: Did Keith Urban Sing in His Sleep?

01/19/2012

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Waylon Jennings, Buddy Holly and More
• Dolly Parton Is Partner in New Theme Park in Nashville
• Zac Brown Band Picks "No Hurry" as New Single
• Rascal Flatts' New Album Due April 3
• OFFSTAGE: American Idol Kickoff Is a Little Bit Country
• Around the Web: Lauren Alaina's Wild Streak
• Kellie Pickler Hosting Fundraiser for Nashville Humane Association
• OFFSTAGE: Kenny Chesney's Next Album Must Be Feel-Good Music

01/18/2012

• Country's Grammy Nominees Gather for Red Carpet Run
• Steel Magnolia Exit Big Machine Records
• Brantley Gilbert Celebrates No. 1 Success of "Country Must Be Country Wide"
• Merle Haggard Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Cancels January Tour Dates
• Blake Shelton's Father Dies in Oklahoma
• Around the Web: Hear Tim McGraw's New Music
• Miranda Lambert Delays Shows Due to Father-in-Law's Death
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift On Emulating Effervescence
• OFFSTAGE: Tim McGraw Says Where the Sparks Fly

01/17/2012

• Brad Paisley Serves Virtual Reality During Minnesota Concert
• Trial Begins in Garth Brooks' Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Hospital
• CMT, Ryan Seacrest Partner for Reality Show
• OFFSTAGE: Ronnie Dunn Captures "Cowboy" Life
• OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift Is First Country Singer to Cover Vogue
• Lady Antebellum Earn Double-Platinum Certifications
• OFFSTAGE: Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman: Worst Dressed?
• Keith Urban Sets All for the Hall Date
• Jake Owen Plans Surgery for Broken Collarbone
• OFFSTAGE: Kid Rock Finds "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" at Travis Tritt Show
• Martina McBride's Hits and More Released

01/16/2012

• HOT DISH: Details on Hillary Scott/Chris Tyrrell Wedding

01/14/2012

• Charts: David Nail Scores First No. 1 Song With "Let It Rain"

01/13/2012

• The Civil Wars Triumph at the Ryman Auditorium
• Top 10 Country Tours in Early 2012
• OFFSTAGE: Hillary Scott "Melted" at Brotherly Love
• Wynonna, Shirley Caesar Join 105 Selected Voices
• Eli Young Band's New Video "Breaks" Through
• Charlie Collins, Roy Acuff Sideman, Dies at Age 78
• Country Ballads Spotlighted on NOW Album

01/12/2012

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Fake Celebrity Epidemic Spurs Call for Action
• Dolly Parton Makes a Joyful Noise in New Movie
• Keith Urban Plans First Show After Surgery
• CMA Music Festival Adds Seven Artists
• Kelly Clarkson Will Sing at Super Bowl: AP Report
• OFFSTAGE: Miranda Lambert's On Fire Tour Starts With Snow
• Grammys Add Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift
• OFFSTAGE: Brad Paisley Got a D in Guitar Class

01/11/2012

• Jo Dee Messina Welcomes Second Child
• OFFSTAGE: Faith Hill Owned the Stage at People's Choice Awards
• David Nail Scores First No. 1 Single by Plumbing the Power of Songs
• Scotty McCreery's Debut Album Goes Platinum
• OFFSTAGE: Faith Hill's Choice Beauty Products
• Nikki Lane Feels No Shame for Her Funky Style
• Around the Web: John Rich Shoots His Heroes
• OFFSTAGE: Ronnie Dunn Knew Keith Urban Would Succeed
• OFFSTAGE: Country Stars Turned Movie Stars

01/10/2012

• Keith Urban Writes, Records Song for New Film
• Bentley, Bryan Reach Gold; Niemann Earns Platinum
• ACM Reveals Awards Show Hosts, Lionel Richie Special
• OFFSTAGE: Hillary Scott's Honeymoon Obsession
• OFFSTAGE: Faith Hill on Buns, Bangs and That Bob
• Around the Web: Scotty McCreery Rolls With the Punches
• Craig Morgan's New Album Due Feb. 28
• OFFSTAGE: Keith Urban's Favorite Songs of 2011
• CMT Blog: Dolly Parton's Joyful Noise Marks Return to the Big Screen

01/09/2012

• Eric Church Adds Tour Dates
• Rascal Flatts Release "Banjo" From Upcoming Album
• Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton Confirmed for RodeoHouston
• OFFSTAGE: Miranda Lambert Gets Law & Order Acting Role
• OFFSTAGE: Lady A's Hillary Scott Marries in New York State
• CMT's Sweet Home Alabama Returns Friday
• OFFSTAGE: Justin Moore Kicked Out of Truluck's
• OFFSTAGE: Jake Owen Gets Teeth Yanked
• HOT DISH: Glen Campbell Attracts Celebs to His Nashville Show
• Turnips

01/07/2012

• Charts: Zac Brown Band, Lady Antebellum Not Moving

01/06/2012

• 10 Prime Hits: New Year's Inspiration
• Grammy Album Includes Jason Aldean, The Band Perry
• Waylon Jennings Tribute Album Due Feb. 7
• Loretta Lynn Postpones Shows to Recover From Knee Surgery
• OFFSTAGE: Carrie Underwood's Shirt Reminds Me
• OFFSTAGE: Martina McBride: Less Wine, More Health
• Around the Web: Meet Kelly Clarkson's Best Friends
• OFFSTAGE: The Band Perry Saddle Up in Cowgirl

01/05/2012

• NASHVILLE SKYLINE: What's Ahead for Country Music This Year?
• Brad Paisley Renames His 2012 Tour
• Country Album Sales Dipped Slightly in 2011, but Overall CD Sales Up for First Time Since 2004
• Lee Brice Announces His Engagement
• Carrie Underwood Donates $350,000 to Hometown Schools
• OFFSTAGE: Will Keith Urban Sound Different?
• OFFSTAGE: Pistol Annies Preview New Track With Chieftains
• OFFSTAGE: Sara Evans Says God Will Never Let You Down

01/04/2012

• Glen Campbell Hits All the Right Notes at Nashville Concert
• Taylor Swift Offered Film Role for Les Misérables
• Neal McCoy's New Album Due March 6
• OFFSTAGE: Katy Perry's Broken Heart Isn't What Led Her Into Country
• Around the Web: Sara Evans' Book Scores With USA Today
• OFFSTAGE: How Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Spend New Year's
• OFFSTAGE: Lady A's NYC Dinner

01/03/2012

• Lauren Alaina's New Video Debuts Friday
• Around the Web: Hear Katy Perry's Country Song
• Jack Ingram Writes About Townes Van Zandt in New Book
• Tim McGraw's Emotional Traffic Due Jan. 24
• OFFSTAGE: Faith Hill Will "Tweet More"
• OFFSTAGE: Carrie Underwood Saves a Pup
• Elvis Presley's Elvis Country Reissued
• OFFSTAGE: Demi Lovato's First Country Song

01/02/2012

• HOT DISH: Taylor Swift, Civil Wars Deliver New Music
• Red Velvet Cupcakes