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Zac Brown Band, Mumford & Sons + More Pay Tribute to Levon Helm at 2013 Grammy Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:55:40 +0000

In a moving tribute to fallen drummer/singer Levon Helm, Zac Brown and Nashville producer T Bone Burnett joined Elton John and Mavis Staples to perform his best-known song, the Band’s classic ‘The Weight.’ The musician passed away in April 2012 after a battle with throat cancer. He left behind a musical legacy that included songs [...]

Hunter Hayes Intros Carrie Underwood's Impressive 2013 Grammys Double Performance

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:19:19 +0000

Carrie Underwood sang snippets of both ‘Blown Away’ and ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ at the 2013 Grammy Awards — ultimately delivering one of the most impressive vocal performances of the night. Rising star Hunter Hayes introduced his tourmate by singing a piece of his hit ‘Wanted’ before Underwood presented a stripped-down acoustic version of ‘Blown Away,’ [...]

Kelly Clarkson Pays Tribute to Patti Page and Carole King at 2013 Grammy Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:45:12 +0000

Just a few minutes after winning the award for Pop Vocal Album at the 2013 Grammy Awards, pop star-turned-country singer Kelly Clarkson sang a stellar tribute to Patti Page and Carole King -- turning in the standout vocal performance of the night.

Carrie Underwood Walks Grammys Red Carpet in $31 Million Diamond Necklace

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:14:46 +0000

You don't need many accessories when you're wearing a $31 million necklace. Aside from her wedding ring and a stunning black Roberto Cavalli gown (plus a few intimates, we suspect), that's all Carrie Underwood had on as she walked the red carpet on Sunday night (Feb. 10) at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

2013 Grammy Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:56:10 +0000

The biggest night in music is also one of the biggest nights in fashion, and the 2013 Grammy Awards did not disappoint. The best dressed artists from the red carpet took chances, but didn't go too far with a good idea. Country music's best dressed stayed on the right side of the line between exciting and eyesore.

2013 Grammy Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:54:24 +0000

Country music's hottest stars walked the red carpet at the 2013 Grammy Awards, and while most shined, a few failed to impress on music's biggest night. Pictures of the worst dressed country stars from the 2013 Grammys don't quite compare to the worst dressed from the pop world -- did you see the moon man? -- but these three outfits were still less than flattering.

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley Deliver 'Over You,' 'Home' at the 2013 Grammy Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:16:11 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are no strangers to collaboration. The pair of iconoclastic country performers, who are currently on tour together, also performed together at the 2013 Grammy Awards, singing Lambert's 'Over You' and Bentley's 'Home' with decidedly mixed results.

Taylor Swift Opens 2013 Grammy Awards With 'Alice in Wonderland'-Themed Performance

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:28:55 +0000

Country-pop superstar Taylor Swift opened the 2013 Grammy Awards with her smash hit ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.’ The young star presented a huge production number inspired by ‘Alice in Wonderland’ — a visually impressive performance that played very well on television. Clad in white and with thigh-high boots (‘Dominatrix in Wonderland’?) and [...]

Miranda Lambert Continues Her Anti-Chris Brown Tirade in Concert

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:45:47 +0000

After Chris Brown was given the stage for not one but two Grammy performances this year, Miranda Lambert has had no problem stepping up to let her fans know how she feels about the hip-hop artist and his past as an abuser. Not only did she tweet several times with her feelings on the matter, but Lambert finally took her anger to the stage at a show this week, as seen in the below video Taste of Country received from a fan.

Blake Shelton + The Band Perry Lead Celebration of Glen Campbell at 2012 Grammy Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:59:35 +0000

As Glen Campbell took the stage at the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night, more than a few fans and friends in the audience looked nervous, not sure how the country legend would do during a celebration of his life and career. Halfway through his song ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ however, everyone breathed more than a sigh of relief. In fact, they were dancing in the aisles — literally.

Lady Antebellum Surprised by Best Country Album Win at 2012 Grammy Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:35:07 +0000

The 2012 Grammy Awards continue to be good to Lady Antebellum. The country trio scored big again on Sunday night, ousting five other country stars to win the Best Country Album award for their latest album, ‘Own the Night.’ The win is the group’s seventh Grammy, including five in 2011 for their ‘Need You Now’ [...]

2012 Grammy Awards Winners – Full List

Amanda Hensel — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:24:37 +0000

The 2012 Grammy Awards, like every year prior, were held to pay tribute to accredited artists of all genres at what is considered music’s biggest night. Country music wasn’t left out in the cold, of course, and many big names came out to Los Angeles on Feb. 12 to represent with big belt buckles, big hair and big voices.

Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett to Duet at 2012 Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:30:45 +0000

Carrie Underwood and crooner Tony Bennett will be performing a duet together at the 2012 Grammy Awards this year. Fresh off her mashup performance with Steven Tyler, Underwood is teaming up with another amazing vocalist — though not for the first time.

George Jones and Glen Campbell Will Be Honored at 2012 Grammys

Billy Dukes — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:45:46 +0000

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.