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Luke Bryan Cleans Up At ACAs With 9 Awards

Luke Bryan didn’t want the American Country Awards to end. He cleaned up during the fan-voted show, earning nine awards, including artist and album of the year.

2012/12/11

Shelton Takes CMA Awards Entertainer Of The Year

Blake Shelton is entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards.

2012/11/02

Musician Kenny Chesney performs during the Brothers of the Sun tour at MetLife Stadium on August 11, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Chesney To Play Cowboys Thanksgiving Game

Country star Kenny Chesney will perform at halftime when the Cowboys host the Redskins on Thanksgiving Day to kick off the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.

2012/10/29

County Singer Jerrod Niemann In North Texas

Platinum-selling singer Jerrod Niemann is no stranger to the country music scene. Niemann is back in Fort Worth for a performance at Billy Bob’s Texas on Friday night.

2012/10/05

Singer Charley Pride sings the National Anthem before a Texas Rangers game in 2010. (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Items From Dallas’ Charley Pride Set For Museum

Growing up the son of sharecroppers, Charley Pride developed a love of country music that propelled him into a legendary career as one of its biggest stars. Now, items donated by Pride are headed to the Smithsonian.

Now, items donated by Pride from throughout his life will become part of the Smithsonian’s upcoming National Museum of African American History and Culture, set to open in 2015

2012/10/02

Musician Jason Aldean performs during his My Kinda Party Tour at the Gibson Amphitheatre on October 27, 2011 in Universal City, California. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Jason Aldean Talks About Cheating Reports

Jason Aldean took to his Facebook page Sunday night in the wake of recent cheating scandal reports.

2012/10/01

George Strait Hitting The Road For Last Time

George Strait is getting ready to park his tour bus. The enduring country music superstar announced Wednesday that he will embark on his final tour early next year.

2012/09/27

Singer LeAnn Rimes poses backstage at the American Giving Awards presented by Chase held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on December 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for American Giving Awards)

Rimes Sues Women Over Recorded Phone Call

LeAnn Rimes sued two women she claims illegally recorded a phone conversation with her and posted snippets online, one day after she sought professional help for anxiety and stress.

2012/08/31

Hank Williams Jr. Says Obama Hates U.S.

Hank Williams Jr. made it clear which candidate he’ll be voting for in November. The singer took a swing at President Barack Obama while performing for a crowd of 8,500 in Iowa.

2012/08/21

Mugshot of country singer Randy Travis after his arrest in Grayson County. (credit: Grayson Co. Sheriff's Office)

Randy Travis Arrested For DWI Near Tioga

Country singer Randy Travis has yet again been hit with an intoxication charge in North Texas, this time threatening to shoot and kill an officer during his arrest.

2012/08/08

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Best Upcoming Summer Concerts In DFW

DFW is legendary for delivering the hottest musical acts around. This summer’s lineup doesn’t disappoint. With our list, we think you’ll find there’s something for everybody to enjoy.

2012/07/26

Jack Ingram attends the 5th Annual ACM Honors at Ryman Auditorium on September 19, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for ACM)

Jack Ingram Brings Music Back To North Texas

Jack Ingram has certainly made his mark in the world of country music. Although he is originally from The Woodlands, just outside of Houston, Ingram started his entertainment career in North Texas.

2012/07/20