Miranda Lambert: country music icon, total spitfire, and now, budding actress! The ‘Baggage Claim’ hitmaker will make her acting debut on an upcoming episode of ‘Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,’ according to TVGuide.com.
Kelly Clarkson, the original reality television success story, may soon be lending a hand to contestants on the hottest new singing competition program. Clarkson is said to be in line to help Blake Shelton mentor his singers on NBC’s ‘The Voice.’
It feels like only yesterday that Blake Shelton‘s charge Dia Frampton was the runner up on the debut season of ‘The Voice.’ Well, season two is upon us, and Shelton is already raring to go and plotting his methods for another round. Shelton revealed that he will retain last season’s strategy of picking the singers with the most unique and different voices for his team. Obviously, Shelton has no interest in cultivating a poker face during the audition round.
Neal McCoy didn’t have to go far to find willing extras for the upcoming video for his new song ‘A-OK.’ The singer decided to film the clip in his hometown of Longview, Texas. KYTX reports that McCoy invited anyone and everyone to dance, clap their hands and sing along in the video for the song from his upcoming ‘XII’ album.
NBC just announced the lineup for their big New Year’s Eve show, and unlike many ball drop events, they didn’t forget to include a little country music. ‘The Voice’ coach and favored ‘Honey Bee’ hitmaker Blake Shelton will take the stage on ‘New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly’ alongside fellow judge Cee Lo Green, hip-hop’s Drake, pop’s Jessie J, Tony Bennett and the comedy styling of Jimmy Fallon, among others.
Once upon a time cruise ships were a destination for country stars with more grey in their hair than styling wax. Not any longer. Add Rascal Flatts to the list of contemporary artists with a cruise ship date in 2012.
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have only been married for a few months, but nevertheless, they get asked regularly when they’re planning to expand their country brood with kids. Lambert appeared on ‘The Talk’ on Monday to chat about her music with the circle of ladies, and she also answered the ever-pressing question again.
Taylor Swift is the top country artist of the year, according Billboard magazine. The annual lists of year-end charts were just revealed, and Swift leads in many country categories, including album sales, downloads and tour revenue. She also ranks amongst the most played country artists of 2011.
Neither Lori or I have ever been on a cruise. Have you? Here's a cruise that I wouldn't mind going on! With Blake Shelton!
Blake Shelton's father, Dick Shelton, who was taken to the hospital for pneumonia on Dec. 5, could be released as soon as Friday.
The Band Perry will make yet another high-profile appearance, this time at Dick Clark’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ with Ryan Seacrest on Saturday, Dec. 31 on ABC.
Trace Adkins says he expects nothing but smooth sailing and lots of fun when he co-hosts this year’s 2011 American Country Awards with Kristin Chenoweth, which will air live on FOX on Monday (Dec. 5) at 8PM ET.
