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Kelly Clarkson continues to dodge the inevitable marriage question, saying she and boyfriend Brandon Blackstock have a long-term future together without explaining why she wants to hold off on marriage. In an interview with Taste of Country Nights radio host Jeremy Robinson this week, the 2012 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year nominee explains why they're moving so slowly -- or at least slower than fans want them to. 

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While Halloween isn't until Wednesday (Oct. 31), country music stars put on their costumes to celebrate at concerts and events over the weekend. Hands down, these are the scariest, the sexiest and the most creative country music Halloween costumes for 2012. You may never look at these singers the same again!

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The five nominees for the 2012 CMA New Artist of the Year award reached their current levels of fame in very different ways. Thompson Square might be the only true "new artist," meaning an act that was previously unheard of before releasing a smash debut album. The others are no less deserving, however. This is an interesting category that will be fun to watch on Nov. 1. Who do you think will win the New Artist of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

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The Album of the Year category at the 2012 CMA Awards is as strong as it has been since the show moved to ABC. In any other year, all five nominees would be considered sure things to take home the trophy. For this reason, it's difficult to predict a winner with any conviction -- although we'll give it a try. Who do you think will win the Album of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

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Oh no! In what seems to be a Halloween takeover, zombies have suspended on Nashville. Officials are warning area residents -- and country music fans in general -- to stay away from any artist suspected to have a taste for flesh.

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Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson and Producer Todd arrived at the Texas State Fair excited to see two things: Big Tex and Kellie Pickler. Unfortunately, they received some terrible news from two fairgoers upon arriving.

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Keith Urban is celebrating his 45th birthday today (October 26)! Despite already having released six albums and notching 14 No. 1 hits in 13 years, it seems like his best days are still ahead. On a personal level, Urban's found the love of his life and they're raising two cutie-pie daughters together. Nicole Kidman has also become his muse, leading the singer to make stronger music than ever. 

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Thompson Square's new single 'If I Didn't Have You' is the fifth straight love song from the married country duo. While some may yearn for more varied subject matter from Keifer and Shawna Thompson, an easy argument could be made for the "If it ain't broke ..." philosophy of life and country music. 

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Now that Taylor Swift's 'Red' album has had a chance to sink in, the 16 songs (plus three more new ones at Target) are left to prove their worth -- without the benefit of advanced hype. Commercially speaking, the project is already a huge success with rumors of over four million songs from the album downloaded in the first 72 hours since its release. But what are fans, friends, foes and critics saying about 'Red'?

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Nominees for Song of the Year at the 2012 CMA Awards are similar to those for Single of the Year -- with two exceptions. SOTY is given to the songwriters, which are the singers of the song plus one or two co-writers in three cases this year. Each day leading up to the Nov. 1 ABC broadcast, we're explaining how each nominee can win the CMA Award, offering our prediction and looking for yours. Who do you predict to win the Song of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

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Love and Theft charged early, but a late push by Brantley Gilbert on Facebook was enough to come from behind to put his new song 'More Than Miles' in the winner's circle for a second straight day. Few artists can count on fan support like Gilbert. Today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, a country legend will be looking for a similar push from his fanbase. 

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Almost as exciting as the release Taylor Swift's long-awaited fourth studio album is decoding the not-so-hidden messages in the 'Red' liner notes. With each album, the superstar leaves clues as to who might have influenced each song by capitalizing certain letters in the lyrics. Put them together and... Well, you find out she was pretty inspired by the Kennedy family on this new album. 

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