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Daily Roundup: LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts + More
As country stars like Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum bask in their Grammy glory, it’s back to work for artists like Lee Brice, Jason Aldean and Ronnie Dunn. All three are included in the Taste of Country Daily Roundup, as is LeAnn Rimes — who is far from over the news of Whitney Houston’s passing — and Rascal Flatts, who’ve just announced a concert to benefit a few good causes.
Miranda Lambert Meets Lady Gaga at the 2012 Grammy Awards
Miranda Lambert found herself seated next to Lady Gaga at the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night and learned that behind the veil — or egg or meat dress — is a girl with a big heart. The two became fast friends during the ceremony.
Blake Shelton + the Band Perry Lead Celebration of Glen Campbell at 2012 Grammy Awards
As Glen Campbell took the stage at the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night, more than a few fans and friends in the audience looked nervous, not sure how the country legend would do during a celebration of his life and career. Halfway through his song ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ however, everyone breathed more than a sigh of relief. In fact, they were dancing in the aisles — literally.
Lady Antebellum Surprised by Best Country Album Win at 2012 Grammy Awards
The 2012 Grammy Awards continue to be good to Lady Antebellum. The country trio scored big again on Sunday night, ousting five other country stars to win the Best Country Album award for their latest album, ‘Own the Night.’
Taylor Swift Answers Critics With Flawless Performance of ‘Mean’ at 2012 Grammys
Taylor Swift has performed ‘Mean’ at award shows before, but Sunday night’s performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards felt a little more personal. The country superstar was soaring with confidence after winning two awards for the third single from ‘Speak Now’ earlier in the night.
Jason Aldean Fights Microphone Troubles During Duet With Kelly Clarkson at 2012 Grammy Awards
Maybe someone forgot to put fresh batteries in Jason Aldean‘s microphone, because the singer’s voice went silent during his duet performance of ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay’ at the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night. What started as a wonderful collaboration became an awkward moment that Aldean and Kelly Clarkson managed to make the most of.
Taylor Swift Wins Second 2012 Grammy Award in a Row for Best Country Song
Taylor Swift didn’t even have time to set down her first award at the 2012 Grammy Awards before her name was called again. The singer emerged from just offstage to accept the award for Best Country Song during a webcast prior to the official television broadcast.
Taylor Swift Accepts Award for Best Country Solo Performance at 2012 Grammys
Taylor Swift is one-for-one at the 2012 Grammy Awards. The 22-year-old country superstar was on hand to accept her award for Best Country Solo Performance for ‘Mean’ during a pre-show webcast prior to the Sunday night broadcast on CBS.
Brantley Gilbert Admits His ‘Wordy’ Songs Can Be Difficult to Remember
Country newcomer Brantley Gilbert‘s biggest fear is one every artist has had to address at some point. Usually a superstar can just point the microphone toward the crowd and let them pick up the words he or she has forgotten, but Gilbert only has a few songs that everyone in attendance knows the words to.
Daily Roundup: Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum + More
Dierks Bentley‘s new look and new album make the Taste of Country Daily Roundup today. The singer released ‘Home’ on Tuesday and debuted a new style during the same week. Faith Hill is back in the Roundup as well, talking about a gift she got from husband Tim McGraw that scared her blonde. OK, it wasn’t that bad, but read for yourself.
Loretta Lynn Joining Bret Michaels for ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ Remake
Eighties rocker Bret Michaels of Poison has revealed that he enjoyed Thanksgiving at Loretta Lynn‘s Hurricane Mills, Tenn. ranch, and afterward the two collaborated on a few songs. Rolling Stone reports that Michaels and Lynn are going to re-record his band’s 1988 hit ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ for Michaels’ upcoming solo album.
Indiana State Fair Rep Claims Sugarland Resisted Delaying Their Concert Before Stage Collapse
As courts decide who’s to blame, who to fine and how to learn from the tragic stage collapse that occurred minutes before Sugarland was scheduled to take the stage at the Indiana State Fair last August, one fair executive claims the band resisted any delay in their show.