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Daily Roundup: Randy Travis, Miranda Lambert + More
Randy Travis got a little too rowdy in Texas last night, and it cost him some time behind bars. That’s the big story in today’s Daily Roundup, but news of Miranda Lambert struggling to get through a show in Alabama and Jimmy Fallon’s impersonation of Taylor Swift also kept country music fans interested all day long.
Carrie Underwood Announces Release Date for New Album
Fans will have to wait only three more months for Carrie Underwood‘s new album. The singer announced today that she’ll release the still untitled project on May 1. This is Underwood’s fourth studio album, and it will feature to the to-be-released single ‘Good Girl.’
Keith Urban, Sugarland + More Release ‘Act of Valor’ Song Previews on iTunes
Keith Urban is one of 10 country stars on the ‘Act of Valor’ soundtrack, available for purchase on Feb. 21. His song ‘For You’ is the lead track on the album and is available to preview now at iTunes.
Reba McEntire Alive Enough to Make Fun of Death Hoax
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Reba McEntire is taking reports of her alleged tragic death very well. After tweeting yesterday that she was indeed still breathing and doing all the things expected of a healthy, 56-year-old woman, she posted this picture to the Reba McEntire on WhoSay website.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Release ‘America the Beautiful’ Duet
Blake Shelton will be busier than half the football players playing on Super Bowl Sunday. In addition to kicking off the new season of ‘The Voice‘ when the big game finishes, he and wife Miranda Lambert will take the stage to sing their version of ‘America the Beautiful’ before the game begins. Shelton and Lambert have just released the song to iTunes.
Reba McEntire Speaks Out to Assure Fans That She’s Not Dead
It quickly became clear that rumors of Reba McEntire‘s death were part of a hoax, but it’s still a relief to have the singer herself available to assure fans that everything is OK. McEntire took to her Twitter page on Tuesday afternoon to try to explain the hoax.
Lady Antebellum Singer Hillary Scott’s Bonus Wedding Cake Gets Hijacked by Furry Friend
The DJs at B104 in Bloomington, Ill. heard how Lady Antebellum‘s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood were unable to attend bandmate Hillary Scott’s wedding earlier this month. So they presented the trio with a wedding cake before this weekend’s show at the U.S. Cellular Colliseum to give them a “bonus wedding reception.” From the looks of things, the male members of the trio still might be craving cak
Miranda Lambert Begins Filming ‘Heartfelt’ Video for ‘Over You’
Miranda Lambert says she’ll begin filming the video for her new single, ‘Over You,’ this week. The song — about husband Blake Shelton‘s late brother — is already a Top 30 hit on the Billboard charts.
Scotty McCreery Sings ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’ at California Concert
If Scotty McCreery‘s time on ‘American Idol‘ didn’t prove that he’s capable of covering just about any song ever recorded, his stage show will. The singer played ‘Man of Constant Sorry’ by the Soggy Bottom Boys during a show in Lancaster, Calif. on Sunday night, as seen in the video below.
Lauren Alaina Covers U2′s ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,’ Raps Jason Aldean’s ‘Dirt Road Anthem’
Lauren Alaina ventured way outside of her set list to reward an auditorium full of hard-working high school students in suburban Virgina last week. During a visit to James River High School in Midlothian, Va., the 17-year-old singer sampled hits by U2 and Jason Aldean.
Kelly Clarkson Releases Country Version of ‘Mr. Know It All’
For years Kelly Clarkson‘s dalliance in country music has been little more than a playful tease. She shows up from time to time, suggesting that she’d consider crossing over at some point but then disappears. The emergence of a countrified version of her recent hit ‘Mr. Know it All’ could indicate she’s finally ready to make the next move.
Lauren Alaina Lashes Out at Hotel
Lauren Alaina has joined a growing list of country artists using Twitter to voice their displeasure with businesses. Yesterday, the 17-year-old ran into trouble with a hotel that made her and her posse wait for a cab in the cold.