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‘X Factor’ Contestant Tim Cifers Impresses Rihanna With Countrified Version of ‘Dance With My Father’
Country singer Tim Cifers impressed ‘X Factor‘ viewers with a vulnerable and sensitive rendition of Luther Vandross’s ‘Dance With My Father’ that left one judge uninspired. The 30-year-old sales manager from North Carolina felt he gave his best effort, but L.A. Reid disagreed.
Taylor Swift Reveals She Has 25 Songs Recorded For Next Album
With a year to go before Taylor Swift expects to put a new album in stores, the singer says she’s already recorded enough tunes to fill a double disc CD. During an interview with Ryan Seacrest Thursday morning, Swift revealed that she’s been writing and recording since her last album ‘Speak Now’ was released.
American Country Awards 2011 Nominees Announced
The nominations for the second annual American Country Awards were announced on Wednesday, with Jason Aldean and the Zac Brown Band leading the way with eight nods each. The Dec. 5 FOX broadcast honors country artists in traditional categories like Artist of the Year, but also unconventional categories like Touring Headline Act of the Year.
George Strait Announces 2012 Tour Dates Plus Win A George Strait Autographed Guitar
George Strait‘s 2012 tour will kick off on January 27 in Lafayette, La. and include at least 11 shows across the southern half of the country. The ‘Here For a Good Time’ hitmaker previously announced that Martina McBride would open all shows on the tour. Plus like XL Country on our facebook page, click the George Strait Contest link on the left and get entered to win an Autographed Guitar!
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Scotty McCreery’s ‘Clear as Day’ Debuts at No. 1, Makes Billboard History
There was little doubt that Scotty McCreery would have the No. 1 country album in America this week, but his fans may be surprised to learn that the 18-year-old is tops in all genres, by a wide margin. ‘Clear as Day’ was purchased by 197,000 fans in its debut week.
Brad Paisley Tweets Picture of Carrie Underwood’s ‘New Look’
Brad Paisley continues to treat Carrie Underwood like a kid sister. The two country superstars are preparing up for their third stint co-hosting the CMA Awards next month, and the ‘Camouflage’ singer is getting started with the jokes early.
Blake Shelton Talks Babies After Teasing ‘Cool’ News
Blake Shelton is a 6-foot, 5-inch tease. On Tuesday, the ‘God Gave Me You’ singer tweeted about big news, but deflected any guesses and assured fans that wife Miranda Lambert is not pregnant.
Taylor Swift 2012 Album Likely Inspired by Recent Heartbreak
A recent article in the New Yorker touches upon Taylor Swift‘s 2012 album and fuels a conversation that followers of the Taylor Swift Arm Lyrics list have been having since late May: Did someone break the singer’s heart over the summer, and if so, who was he?
Blake Shelton Announces 2012 Tour and ‘Footloose’ Video Premiere
Blake Shelton won’t be easing into 2012. The country superstar and ‘The Voice’ mentor is kicking off a headlining tour before returning to the revolving seat on NBC’s hit reality show. Shelton announced this morning that he’ll bring Justin Moore and Dia Frampton on the road with him this January through March on his Well Lit and Amplified Tour, which will hit 27 cities.