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Sunny Sweeney Celebrates Recent Marriage With New Tattoo
Sunny Sweeney will never forget her wedding anniversary. The ‘Drink Myself Single’ singer has just inked the date on her bicep. “My new “11″ tattoo,” she tweeted yesterday, showing off the still healing, shiny new ‘XI’ (the Roman numeral for 11).
Dolly Parton Looking to Tell Her Story on Broadway
Dolly Parton has the perfect topic for her next try at a Broadway musical: herself. The singer, songwriter and star of the upcoming ‘Joyful Noise’ movie says she’d love to make her personal story of determination and success into a musical, and has even begun to work on it.
Reba McEntire’s Christmas Tradition Remembers the Reason for the Season
This year, Christmas in the McEntire household will begin as it does every year. Reba McEntire and her family have a quirky but refreshing tradition to kick off the celebration: They sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Jesus.
Jake Owen’s Facebook Page Hacked
Over 200,000 followers of Jake Owen‘s page on Facebook could have gotten an eyeful this afternoon, as the ‘Alone With You’ singer’s account was apparently hacked. Friends and fans hoping to catch a few glimpses from his tour or of his dog Merle instead got pictures of, well … use your imagination.
George Jones and Glen Campbell Will Be Honored at 2012 Grammys
George Jones and Glen Campbell will be honored with lifetime achievement awards next year. During a special ceremony on Feb. 11 — one day before the 2012 Grammy Awards, which will air on CBS — their contributions will be acknowledged by the Recording Academy in front of five other honorees and an invitation only crowd.
Taylor Swift’s Photoshopped CoverGirl Ad Gets Pulled
Procter and Gamble have pulled print advertisements featuring Taylor Swift wearing CoverGirl NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara, but it’s not because of anything the 22-year-old country beauty did or didn’t do. The images were “enhanced in post production,” meaning they were Photoshopped to expand upon the makeup’s effect. That’s a no-no, according to the Council of Business Bureau Claims.
Keith Urban Announces First Batch of 2012 Tour Dates
Keith Urban‘s recent throat surgery went well enough that the country superstar is already scheduling tour dates in 2012. Urban recently posted four dates to the calendar at his official website, beginning with a Feb. 11 show in San Antonio, Texas.
State of Indiana Settles With Sugarland Stage Collapse Victims
The state of Indiana has settled with 63 of the 65 victims from August’s stage collapse before a Sugarland show at the Indiana State Fair. KRTV in Indianapolis reports that of the $5 million available for compensation, all but $2,000 has been claimed.
Rodney Atkins Responds to Domestic Assault Claims
Rodney Atkins has responded to reports that he was arrested and charged with domestic assault of his wife, Tammy Atkins, last month at their Tennessee home. According to court documents, his wife claimed that he attempted to smother her with a pillow and that he grabbed her by the face to throw her down the hallway after a long, verbal argument
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Rodney Atkins’ Divorce Documents Surface
After his arrest for alleged domestic assault, Rodney Atkins said he was left no choice but to file for divorce from his wife of over 13 years. TMZ has obtained the divorce documents, which include Tammy Atkins’ counter complaint and what both parties are seeking as part of their separation.
Dolly Parton Named One of the Hottest Women of All Time
Dolly Parton is the lone country music beauty to find her way on to Men’s Health’s list of the 100 Hottest Women of All Time. The country queen comes in at No. 92 — just a smidgen hotter than singer Linda Ronstadt, but quite as hot as ’70s actress Susan George.
Billie Jo Spears Dies at 73
Country singer Billie Jo Spears, best known for her chart-topping hit ‘Blanket on the Ground,’ died on Wednesday morning. KCNE television in Waco, Texas reports that the singer died in her home in Vidor, Texas at the age of 73.